On the Beach right in the heart of Leland! Walking distance to Fishtown!

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My favorite view! Beautiful flowers and the view of the islands.

Beautiful beach side deck for watching sunsets!

Driveway view of the home. The Home was built in 1911.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9279 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Check out the area

Leland, MI

Van's Beach10 min walk
Historic Fishtown12 min walk
Manitou Island Transit13 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Blue Room

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Double Bed

Pink Room

2 Single Beds

Red Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lake Michigan beachfront home in the village of Leland, MI.

The charming Leland Lakefront Cottage is a beautiful authentic private summer residence in the historic town of Leland. An "up north" Michigan experience in Leelanau County truly from a bygone era of summers spent on the shore of refreshing Lake Michigan enjoying breezes off the lake while watching a lovely sunset. The cottage Accommodates 9 guests - with 4 generously sized bedrooms, one small bedroom and 3 bathroom plus post beach shower on the lower level to rinse sandy beach bodies and feet.

Large picture windows in the living and dining area overlooking Lake Michigan and the view of the Manitou Islands.

Sandy Lake Michigan beach access out the back door. Located just south of the Leland Harbor to watch the boats coming and going throughout the day. Access to 2 large outdoor decks and seating areas. Kayaks available on site-bring life jackets. Linens and towels provided. Housekeeping included post visit. Parking for 3-4 vehicles-no boats or other vehicles.

Lovely grounds, flowers, and landscaping in a private wooded setting, quiet, serene yet close to all Leland has to offer (walking or biking distance to grocery, shops, restaurants).

Property manager

Sara Cavanaugh

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children over age of 2 are considered a guest.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Events are not permitted. Special parties for weddings, birthdays or other gatherings must be approved in advance. Property is in private enclave.

Potential guests are required to connect via phone with property owner prior to reserving to ensure alignment to policies and terms of stay.

Compliant with maximum guest occupancy of 9 total guests is required. Exceptions including small children or infants must be approved by the owner.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leland

Located in Leland, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Leland, MI

What's nearby

Van's Beach - 10 min walk
Historic Fishtown - 12 min walk
Manitou Island Transit - 13 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino - 21 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

The Riverside Inn - 14 min walk
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - 9 min drive
Northern Latitudes Distillery - 9 min drive
Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - 14 min walk
Nittolo's Seafood And Social - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Beach right in the heart of Leland! Walking distance to Fishtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Beach right in the heart of Leland! Walking distance to Fishtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Beach right in the heart of Leland! Walking distance to Fishtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Beach right in the heart of Leland! Walking distance to Fishtown! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Leland holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van's Beach and Lake Michigan. Manitou Island Transit and Lake Leelanau are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

JP R.

13 Sept 2023

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

Historical gem

We loved our stay. The host was communicative, and thorough, and thoughtful touches were made throughout the house, down to labeling different lights. Our group had a wonderful time and I'd love to go back. The location is the best you can get - walking distance to town, privacy on the beach, and a neat old well-maintained house on a hill with unobstructed views. If you like the charm of older properties and appreciate how lovingly a house can be maintained, then you will love this house. The huge picture windows looking out on the blue waters of Lake Michigan, coupled with the majestic stone fireplace give you a feel that you cannot easily duplicate.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

6 July 2023

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

Awesome

We had a fabulous rime. the cottage is so sweet with great location to beach, town and all!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

30 July 2022

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

Loved It

Beautiful house in great location with best views you can imagine. Owners were great and very helpful too. Five stars all around!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful fall stay!

We had a wonderful family fall trip at this delightfully historic Cottage. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. The star of the show is the amazing view!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merrill S., Chicago

29 Sept 2021

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

Bliss

We were able to catch the bonus days of summer at this lovely cottage. The views are just spectacular as is the beach front. The cottage has great historic significance to the community. Sara was fantastic about communicating.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sara Cavanaugh

My name is Sara Cavanaugh and I'm a third generation Leland summer kid. My grandfather, Paul Hancock bought the Hancock cottage in 1934. We have been enjoying our summers in Leland since 1934. Leland is near and dear to us and we have preserved the cottage in the yesterday era but still having modern amenities. Most of the furniture in the bedrooms are original to the home. We are right on the beach with spectacular views of North and South Manitou Island. The cottage is in the heart of Leland but in a very private wooded area. You can just park your car for the week and walk to Leland and enjoy Fishtown and the cute shops.

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