Charming Cottage in the heart of Leland Village / Remodeled this year!

Modern yet historic cottage situated ideally in the heart of the village of Leland, Michigan and Leelanau County. One block off of Main Street across from the Village Green Park. Home was originally moved to current location in the mid 1800s. Look for the original 10-inch plank floors in the living room and custom carpentry thru out. Fully updated home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathroom. Modern eat in kitchen, two dining areas inside and wonderful sitting areas and garden outside. A a new master suite and ensuite master bath addition and extensive renovations/restoration in Summer 2020. Other upgrades included interior upgrades to the guest bathroom, re-designed/upgraded laundry room and (2) outdoor patio areas.

Walk to Lake Michigan beach access north and south of the Leland Harbor, Lake Leelanau Nedows Bay access at the end of Pearl Street a short walk away. Walk to the Leland Country Club, Leland Yacht Club, Hancock Field for tennis or basketball - playground, walk to all the shops, galleries, cafes, library and cultural center at the Old Art Building and Leelanau Historical Museum. Order late evening ice cream cone across the street or take a glass of wine and walk a few short steps to the Leland Harbor at sunset each evening @Fishtown as the sun hides behind the Manitou Islands. Always a beautiful way to end the day regardless of the time of year.

the cottage is extremely efficient. If entering from the eastside/driveway you will arrive in a generous combination laundry/mudroom area. Ideal for wet bathing suits and towels - or removing snow gear too. A great place to stage cut flowers or fruit from the farmers market just across the street. the kitchen is large eat in/sit in space where guests will not want to leave. there is a private porch and garden seating area on the Southside of the house accessed off the kitchen - nice for entertaining in and out. there is an open living and dining space with a wood burning stove. inviting and cozy for relaxing or gathering. Upstairs is a well crafted sleeping space w/two separate bedrooms. Efficient spaces with built-ins for storage. Private, warm spaces which invite guests to read or nap peacefully away from it all.

The cottage is 30 walking steps to the river and 83 walking steps to the Leland Harbor. You will walk or easy bike everywhere> grocery, library, wine tasting, meals, golf, tennis, paddle board, kayak, shop for art, books, gear right here.

Easy drives to all Leelanau County has to offer> local wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore starts 7 miles south of town. Across the street is the field office for the Leelanau Conservancy providing maps and details on well groomed managed trail systems thru out the county including a new mountain bike trail. There are (4) easy yet spectacular hikes with 2-3 miles of the cottage. Leelanau State Park is at the tip of the peninsula offering trails and tours of the historic lighthouse at Cathead Bay. Also a short drive away.

Bring your paddle boards, bikes, kayaks, surfboard, kite board, canoe. ALL can be enjoyed on any of the (3) accessible bodies of water>Carp River across the street in town Leland, Lake Leelanau park and public beach access at the end of Pearl Street 3 minutes way, or Lake Michigan 4 short minutes away on North Street. Leelanau County offers world class road biking - the cottage would be a terrific home base after long yet easy road rides to Northport, Suttons Bay, Omena, Glen Arbor.

The cottage is in the center of all the wonderful, cultural, and outdoor amenities/beauty Leland and Leelanau County have to offer for a unique get away. Private and romantic in the middle of all the fun. It truly is a special Leland gem worthy of a visit for a small family - a couple or two.

Walk to (4) restaurants > Leland Lodge, Bluebird, Riverside Inn, the Cove.
Walk to coffee at Blue Boat or Trish's Dishes (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Harbor House Ice Cream, The Mercantile grocery store, Verterra wine tasting room, post office| banking | Salon 22 beauty spa, Leelanau Books, Mainstreet Art Gallery, Fishtown shops.