The Boathouse on Waukazoo! Beach, Bars, Brewery all within a block!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Check out the area

Northport, MI

Willowbrook Mill5 min walk
Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery5 min drive
Christmas Cove Beach10 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs BR 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs BR 2 (kids room)

2 Single Beds

Upstairs BR 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs BR 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming historic downtown Northport home built in 1908. View of the bay from the front porch. Less than a block to the public beach, park, marina, bars, restaurants and brewery! Four bedrooms include two downstairs and two up. Jack and Jill full bathroom upstairs. Large fully equipped kitchen. Washer and dryer. Smart TV with wireless internet. Huge lot with lots of parking. Front porch and side patio for enjoying the summer nights.

Northport is at the tip of the Little Finger and is close to all that Leelanau County has to offer including; winery and cidery tours, breweries, Fish Town in Leland, shopping in Suttons Bay, boating and fishing in the bays and the inland lakes. Hiking trails lead to hidden beaches. Ten minutes to the north is the Leelanau State Park and the historic Grand Traverse Lighthouse.

More photos to come....

Please note that this house has steps at all entries and may be difficult for those with mobility challenges.

Property manager

Mary Ellen Philbin

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$200 non-refundable deposit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check in for 7 day stays must begin and end on Saturday. All summer stays have 7 day minimum.

Pets defined as dogs only. Limited to one large or two medium to small dogs.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Northport

This holiday home is located in Northport. Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Historic Fishtown are local landmarks, and 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.

Northport, MI

What's nearby

Willowbrook Mill - 5 min walk
Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive
Leelanau State Park - 7 min drive
Peterson Park - 8 min drive
Christmas Cove Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Northport Brewing - 4 min walk
Northport Pub & Grille - 2 min walk
Leelanau Wine Cellars - 7 min drive
Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms - 5 min drive
The Tribune Ice-cream & Eatery - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boathouse on Waukazoo! Beach, Bars, Brewery all within a block! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse on Waukazoo! Beach, Bars, Brewery all within a block!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boathouse on Waukazoo! Beach, Bars, Brewery all within a block!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Boathouse on Waukazoo! Beach, Bars, Brewery all within a block! located?

Situated in Northport, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Willowbrook Mill and Lake Michigan. Christmas Cove Farms and Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

25 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful

We had a lovely winter stay! Charming house in the center of town.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred D.

8 Nov 2023

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

Attending a Wedding

The property was a great fit, with a full bath upstairs and downstairs, perfect for a diverse family of adults, elementary age kids, grandmother and grandfather. Ample kitchen for making our breakfasts, lunches and watching movies in the evening, and accessibility to a quaint town.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane N., La Porte, IN

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conveniently located

Conveniently located to downtown Northport and surrounding areas for bike riding. Our week concluded with the Uncaged Festival in Northport which was really nice.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarkis K.

13 Sept 2023

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

Northport trip

We had a great stay. This house is conveniently locate near sleeping bear dunes, Glenn Arbor and Suttons Bay. Within walking distance to downtown Northport. Very convenient for going out for dinner and drinks at night. Great house with a lot of character. Plenty of beds and bedrooms for me and my family. Comfortable beds and furniture. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

13 Aug 2023

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

Great location close to everything

Great communication from owner, nice & comfy.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Ellen Philbin

Pat and I (Mary Ellen) live and work in Orlando, Florida. We both grew up in Michigan and have visited family often over the years. I grew up in Suttons Bay which is just south of Northport. I, and my Florida born kids, have visited Leelanau County every year since they were born (nearly 30 years). We now have kids and grand kids in Traverse City! The whole family loves Leelanau County and feel like we belong there! So, we bought our own little piece of paradise! Since we are still working, we are willing to share our happy place with you! We hope you enjoy it and if we can do anything to make your stay more comfortable, we will do our very best!

Why they chose this property

The Boathouse was built in 1908. It has all of the good and some of the challenging that comes with a house this old. This house is not easily accessible to people with mobility issues. The front entrance has two sets of stairs. The back entrance is not paved and is slightly uphill. Inside it has very high ceilings and nice roomy spaces. We love the character of the house. In the winter there is a beautiful view of the bay from the front and side porches. In summer the view is there but a bit more elusive due to the lush trees and bushes. On the top of the list of pros about the Boathouse is it's location! Less than a city block to the public beach, the public park and the marina. The road to the beach is not busy so you can let the kids come and go safely.
Downtown is literally two houses away! Groceries, bakery, restaurants, bowling alley and brewery all within steps. Can't beat this when traveling with a young family or a fun adult get away...