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Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN

This beautiful getaway cottage on south Lake Leelanau is a vacation
hot spot. Perfect for families and couples alike. This secluded
110ft lakefront cottage is the absolute in rest and relaxation
vacation lakefront cottage. Traverse City, Suttons Bay, and Leland
are all within minutes from this location. This 2 bedroom, 1
bathroom cottage has a real family atmosphere. This cottage has a
rustic feel to it, though the amenities will make you feel right at
home sweet home. Near this location you have golfing, shopping, wineries
water activities, great fishing/ excellent walleye fishery , casino's
and the Lake Michigan Sand Dunes. Come check out this small piece of
paradise we call home.
Pure Michigan!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
1 small kennel trained , not free to roam 100$ fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside water socks suggested for swimming

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Key can be left on the table lock door behind you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Front Street - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 24 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 25 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 59 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Farm Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Cove Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN?

As of 6 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN on 7 Apr, 2026 start from S$386, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Leelanau Cottage , Traverse City, Leelanau County,PURE MICHIGAN located?

This Traverse City holiday home is on the beach, steps from Lake Leelanau and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Brengman Brothers. BigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot on lake

My husband and I had a nice, relaxing week at Matt’s cottage. It has everything you need with the best spot on the lake. Sunsets are amazing! Wish we would have stayed two weeks. Thanks Matt!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Week on the Lake

We had a wonderful stay at Matt's place. The property had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed playing in the water off the dock. It was a hot week and the air conditioning worked well to keep us cool with the help of ceiling fans and other fans. For our son, he enjoyed finding the ducks hidden around the house. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy O.

A great getaway

We spent a week at this little getaway and found that Matt provided an excellent description of his rustic camp. Matt was great to work with and we found the area fantastic! Lots to do and lots to see. The water was wonderful and the fishing wasn't bad either. Some recent upgrades include a patio door off the front to a nice sitting deck overlooking the lake. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to enjoy the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable small lake home with plenty of privacy

We had a great two weeks at this modest home on the east side of Lake Leelanau between Suttons Bay and Traverse City. As avid cyclers, we loved that it was a short ride to the TART trail. The kitchen is well stocked, and had everything we needed to bake a pie with the berries we picked at Bulldog Berries (just a ten- minute drive away). The driveway is very steep - not a problem for our four-wheel drive vehicle, but a stretch for our other car. Pro-tip: the first night we were visited by numerous gnats and other insects - until we realized that there were large spaces around the window air-conditioner. Once we removed the air conditioner and closed the window, the problem was solved. The numerous fans kept the house comfortable inside.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Break from Pandemic

It was the perfect place for a total getaway. I love Lake Leelanau and the surrounding areas. The cottage is cozy and the sunset views are spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week up north with children

Everything instead the house and the yard was great and exactly as expected. Unfortunately the driveway was extremely steep and difficult to get in and out of, even with 4 wheel drive. We had a fantastic time though. Matt was a great host. He had most essentials in the house for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Clean, cute and cozy! Beautiful views

We loved it and hope to back next year! Thanks Matt!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Beautiful, warm, clean

Beautiful lake, warm water, clean cabin with everything we needed. Quiet and quant stay close to lots of cute towns. Fox sighting in back yard, visit from mama duck with her babies, and loons calling at night made our visit all the more magnificent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Wonderfully relaxing

Just got back from a week at this quaint cottage and had a wonderful, relaxing time. The cottage is well stocked with every kitchen essential, and there were more than enough towels and linens provided. The Leelanau Peninsula's beauty is incomparable, and the cottage's proximity to the wineries, bike trail, and shopping was great. We were able to view the sunset each evening from the end of the dock, and the lake itself is so peaceful and quiet. It was hard to leave and return to our reality of city life, but we hope to stay again next summer. My only suggestion would be an outside umbrella, as with the loss of some beautiful trees last year due to some horrible weather there was no shade in the evenings until after 8:00. We had an exceptionally hot week (yay!) so this may not always be a problem for some. The view simply can't be beat, and the owners were more than accommodating in walking us through the cottage and providing us with tons of brochures for every sight-seeing possibility. We were very happy with our stay here, and are looking forward to staying again next summer.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

We had a wonderful week!

A small, yet cozy, quiet and private cottage, proved to be a great home base for us during our visit to the Leelanau Peninsula. The cottage was clean, well-equipped, wi-fi enabled, with a firepit and a simply furnished deck and offered us a gorgeous view of Lake Leelanau for evening relaxation and drinking the wine we purchased during the day's journey. In addition, the relatively central location of the cottage in the peninsula made traveling to any site quick and easy. We used the Leelanau Peninsual Wine Trail app and found it to be very helpful. We were grateful for the good communication with the owners and that they provided quick and helpful service to us. One note -- the electrical outlets are the old two-prong ones and we would bring some adapters for the next visit. Overall, though, this was not a problem. We had a 5-star vacation visit here!
Archival

8/10 Good

A great place to unwind

This cottage was a great place to unwind and relax. The only way that it could have been better was if Mother Nature had cooperated. When we arrived, the owner walked us through the cottage and explained everything. The owner offered information on the area for sight seeing, entertainment, and dining. He also gave us directions to the local grocery store. The cottage was clean and neat, and was stocked with everything you could possibly need. It had large windows, with a great view of the lake. We enjoyed sitting on the deck each evening to watch the sunset. We were glad that wi-fi was available for our use when the weather wouldn't hold. We liked the proximity to Traverse City, and Grand Traverse Bay. It was easy to take daily sight seeing trips, or find a place to dine out. We hope to visit again.
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8/10 Good

Angie C.

Peaceful location

Our family of 4 plus a dog spent a week at this cottage. We found the location relaxing and enjoyable. As the pictures show, the property is large and lakefront. The water (in August) was warm and fairly shallow for several yards, allowing my children plenty of space to play in the water. The lake was clear and clean. The bottom was a bit rocky, but we wore water shoes and were fine. The boat traffic on the lake was light, allowing us ample opportunity to canoe and to enjoy the peacefulness of the lake. We spent many hours on the deck, enjoying the sunset and the beautiful view. The house is situated far enough from the road that you do not hear or see traffic. The road has fairly light traffic, making it fine for walking and running. My children and I walked the dog every morning and saw only 1 or 2 cars during the entire walk. The house is also 2.0 miles from the TC-Suttons Bay bike trail. We were able to run along the trail, and to bike up to Suttons Bay. The trail is recently paved and very well kept (with a doggie water bowl at mile 10!). The proximity to TC and Suttons Bay is also a bonus, making it easy to drive or bike to either location. The house itself is simple and clean. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, etc., coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dish and hand soap and plenty of towels. The bathrooms and bedrooms had clean towels, linens, and plenty of extra blankets. The house also had plenty of fans. The owner (Matt) was friendly, and available when we had questions. The only two drawbacks were that the driveway is a bit steep and is rock/dirt, and that made it difficult for a 2 wheel drive SUV. The house also does not have internet. If our summer travels take us back to this part of the state, we would stay here again. We thought the price was very reasonable, and would recommend this place to others.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Great Place - Paradise Awaits You!!

Great place. Quiet, great beach (usual rock and hard sand, clean, clear see to the buttom) no mucky beach here!!! Nice deck for relaxing day and night. Great location. Nice and clean, cottage feeling that makes you just want to come back again. Cannot beat the area and its amenities. The abundance of fans and windows keep it cool even on hot August days. Well stocked kitchen. Suttons Bay, Traverse, etc., beautiful cities with - tons of wineries, festivals and activities are in abundance in the area, and you are in the middle of it all in a peaceful location. Priced right and great value for the area. I will be back, and will let my family and friends know too!!
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10/10 Excellent

Return Renter (Six Years)

I have been coming back to this cottage for several years. It continues to not only meet my time to get away needs but the improvements and additions have made my stay more comfortable. The location is ideal. Quiet, with nice frontage on one of Michigan's premier lakes. Large lot. Just minutes to other attractions, services, dining, and awesome views around the peninsula. Matt has done a nice job in providing all the comforts and conveniences. The large patio door leading to the spacious deck makes for terrific views and a place to put your feet up. The new kitchen is well stocked with every possible utensil. I have stayed at couple of other nearby rentals but this cottage is the best value in what I seek for a get-away. I look forward to this retreat each year.
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10/10 Excellent

Return Renter (Six Years)

I have been coming back to this cottage for several years. It continues to not only meet my time to get away needs but the improvements and additions have made my stay more comfortable. The location is ideal. Quiet, with nice frontage on one of Michigan's premier lakes. Large lot. Just minutes to other attractions, services, dining, and awesome views around the peninsula. Matt has done a nice job in providing all the comforts and conveniences. The large patio door leading to the spacious deck makes for terrific views and a place to put your feet up. The new kitchen is well stocked with every possible utensil. I have stayed at couple of other nearby rentals but this cottage is the best value in what I seek for a get-away. I look forward to this retreat each year.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

wonderful place, well located

We loved this cottage and area! Cottage has updates including new kitchen and bed/mattress. Right on beautiful lake Leelanau, great for swimming and we saw alot of fishing. Close to numerous wineries (beautiful area in the fall) and short drive to Sutton's Bay, Traverse City and Leland. Surrounding area is full of wineries & good restaurants. Cottage is immaculate, has gas grill, deck on back with small table and chairs. Fire pit. Loved Bella Fortuna restaurant in nearby town of Lake Leelanau.

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