Perched along the water, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 3 bicycles for outdoor exploration and offers lake views from the patio. Enjoy nearby activities like rafting, fishing, hiking, and biking, with attractions such as Lake Leelanau and Brengman Brothers close at hand.
Highlights
Top-rated comfy beds
Guests liked the comfy beds here.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Lake Leelanau
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
Lake Leelanau
Place, Lake Leelanau
1 min walk
Front Street
Place, Front Street
18 min drive
Traverse City Beach
Place, Traverse City Beach
25 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
27 min drive
Where you'll sleep
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Other Bathroom
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
South Lake Leelanau lakefront home, Kayaks/Bikes provided, Clean Sandy bottom
Sunset Point is a beautiful west-facing lake front property with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on Lake Leelanau. Our property is on the southern end of Lake Leelanau in a peaceful quiet setting and is just 10 minutes to downtown Traverse City and 20 minutes to Suttons Bay. The sunsets are spectacular and can be viewed while sitting around the campfire or from the spacious front deck. There are plenty of outdoor chairs available for your use and the kitchen is well-equipped with all of the items you will need to enjoy your up north vacation. During the months of June, July, and August we rent from Sunday to Sunday. During May and September shorter stays are available with a 4 night minimum requirement.
ACTIVITIES: This property offers a nice beach area with gradual slope into the water with sand bottom, which is great for little ones to play in. In the middle of the beach area, there is a long dock with a ladder for easy access to the lake. If you don't feel like jumping into the water, we have two kayaks along with life jackets that you may use at any time during your stay!
If being in the water isn't your number one activity, we also offer four bikes for your enjoyment to use at your leisure. The house is less than 1 mile to a paved bike path (TART Trail) with a 10.5 mile paved trail through Traverse City and a 17 mile paved trail connecting Traverse City and Suttons Bay. In addition we are within several miles of many wineries and eating establishments such as Farm Club, Paradise Cove, Jacob's Farm and others.
At the end of the day, don't forget to watch the sun descend over the water and hills, as we have been known to get some of the most beautiful sunsets Northern Michigan has to offer!
ABOUT THE HOUSE: Our house will sleep 6 people in beds, 2 in each bedroom (all mattresses are newer, and a pull -out couch in the living room if needed). Master Bedroom with King bed has slider doors which open to an expansive deck and the lake is only steps from the deck. Second bedroom has a queen bed and third bedroom has two extra long twin beds and a 40 inch tv. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and the living room has an Air Conditioning unit. There is also ample room for parking cars in the driveway.
There is one external camera which faces the red holding tank light on the west-facing exterior wall of the garage. This camera should not be disabled as it signals when the holding tanks need to be emptied.
PRICE: Summer Rentals (June, July and August) are Sunday to Sunday. In general, a weekly rate is $4,375 plus VRBO fees, cleaning and taxes.
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Grilling allowed outside only and on concrete only
There is no tying a boat to the dock as it may cause damage to the dock and the boat.
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Property # 2085461vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
Front Street - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
Traverse City Beach - 25 min drive - 27.5 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
West End Tavern - 13 min drive
Harrington's By The Bay - 14 min drive
Cedar River Coffee Company - 21 min drive
Hayloft Inn - 13 min drive
Farm Club - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is South Lake Leelanau lakefront home, Kayaks/Bikes provided, Clean Sandy bottom
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at South Lake Leelanau lakefront home, Kayaks/Bikes provided, Clean Sandy bottom
?
As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Lake Leelanau lakefront home, Kayaks/Bikes provided, Clean Sandy bottom
on 23 June 2027 start from AU$4,788, 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 South Lake Leelanau lakefront home, Kayaks/Bikes provided, Clean Sandy bottom
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at South Lake Leelanau lakefront home, Kayaks/Bikes provided, Clean Sandy bottom
?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at South Lake Leelanau lakefront home, Kayaks/Bikes provided, Clean Sandy bottom
?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is South Lake Leelanau lakefront home, Kayaks/Bikes provided, Clean Sandy bottom
located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Leelanau and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Brengman Brothers. Cedar Lake and Grand Traverse Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was a great size for 4 adults and two tween boys. It was outfitted with nearly everything you would need for a comfortable and fun week on the lake. The location was perfect… 15-30 minutes could get you to Traverse City, Suttons Bay, or Glen Arbor. We are a crew that likes to explore a lot so the house was a great starting point. When we weren’t out exploring, the kayaks were a definite hit for my family, too! Definitely recommend opening the screened doors and windows when you’re home to let the fresh lake breezes flow through (but remember to also close them when you leave for the day :)). All in all another great week in northern Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thanks for the nice review. We agree on the great location and the fresh lake breeze. We appreciate you staying with us. Hope to see you again. Thanks, Dave and Laurie
we loved our stay. great family time sitting by the fire playing on the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for leaving a review! We appreciate you renting from us. Hope you have a great rest of the summer.
Dave and Laurie
2nd time staying at this property and everything is exactly as described in the listing. Perfect location with great amenities all around. Cannot go wrong choosing this property for your Michigan vacation!
Great location for tons of activities and great selection of restaurants. The house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for the review. Glad you had a nice time. We appreciate you renting from us. Hope you have a great rest of the summer.
Dave and Laurie
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Charles S.
17 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Love the lake and the area. Great location on lake. Did not have mourning buoy as shown in agreemen.
We were a group of 3 couples from Ohio and Kentucky visiting to enjoy the lake, cooler weather, and all the area offers in the way of vacation activies. The property by the lake exceeded our expectations! The place was exactly as advertised and true to the pictures online. The check in process was very easy with a lockbox, and we found the property very clean. And given that one of us is OCD about cleanliness, that's really saying something! The kitchen is well stocked for having meals in and also stocked with some grocery items. The backyard overlooking the lake was definitely the place to be, and we all spent a great deal of time on the deck, the dock and around the firepit. The property is close to many area attractions including Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Leland, etc. The equipment in the shed is good quality, kayaks, bikes, water floats, lawn chairs, etc. The bike trail is just down the road which is so convenient! We also enjoyed being very close to Farm Club and Shady Lane Winery! Last but certainly not least, David was very responsive to my inquiries so this was much appreciated! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Thanks for the nice review. It is so relaxing hanging out on the deck and looking at the water. We look forward to your return!
Dave and Laurie
House is on beautiful part of Lake Leelanau and has a big sandy swimmable lakefront. Kayaks are awesome. Furniture and beds are clean and very comfortable. Host is friendly and super responsive. We hope to stay with Dave again!
This was a beautiful place to stay night and day. Was able to see the Northern Lights one night and boat another day on the lake. I love every second spent here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Alexis, so glad you enjoyed your stay. What a treat to experience the northern lights. Thanks for leaving a response.
- Right on the water
- Good kitchen facilities
- Quick response by owners to problems
- Easy access to bike paths - that go to Traverse City/Sutton's Bay/Wineries
- About 15 min by car to Traverse City and to Sutton's Bay
- Bikes and kayaks provided
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Great having you and your family as guest! Appreciate your responds and hope to see you back in the future.
Dave and Laurie
- Had good facilities: full size kitchen, 2 baths, cable, internet, patio furniture, grills, bikes and kayaks.
- Close to bike trails.
- Close to Sutton's Bay and Traverse City
- Plenty of shopping and places to eat nearby.
- Easy to get to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2022
Thanks Keith! Glad you had a great time.
Dave and Laurie
We had a lovely week hanging out on the lake. The home is immaculate and comfortable. Good location to see the sights of you want to, but secluded enough to be a retreat from town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay. It sure is nice to be close to town if you need anything but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of the lake. Thanks for renting with us and leaving a review.
Dave and Laurie
We all had a fantastic time at this place. Perfect location and had everything you needed from kayaks, to bikes to plenty of outdoor seating for everybody to enjoy the amazing sunsets each night. Close to TC and Suttons Bay if that is your thing…
Overall I would highly recommend anybody to rent this property and enjoy all that is to offer on beautiful Lake Leelanau.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Phil,
Thanks for leaving a review. We are happy that you and your family had such a great time. Thanks for renting with us.
Dave and Laurie
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this gem. The lake views were so beautiful and the access was perfect for our 2 families of four. Our kids range from ages 1 to 6 and the beach was perfect for all. The cottage itself was very clean, has a great layout and is stocked with pretty much everything you’d need. We loved our visit and would jump at the chance to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Its hard to find a house on this lake with a "beach area" and this cabin (Sunset Point) truly does have an amazing beach entry shoreline. I welcome your return. Thank you Connie of Leelanau Chalets
They weren’t lying about the sunsets! our family of four loved this house and the location. It is on a quiet street and direct access to the lake from the deck is one of the biggest perks of the house. The owner was extremely responsive when we reached out and the check-in and checkout process were easy. Having the kayaks, lifejackets and tubes available was also a huge plus for my kids. This house was centrally located to all the places we had to visit in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Hi Betsy,
Thanks for the review. We are glad you had a nice trip and hope to see you again.
Dave and Laurie
Kitchen was good sized and well equipped.
Had gas and charcoal bbq grills.
Kayaks and bikes provided.
TV and cable.
Great sunsets.
Near Sutton's Bay, Traverse City, bike trail and wineries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thanks for staying with us and thanks for the review!
Dave and Laurie
The house worked out perfectly for our family. The house was clean & well stocked. We especially loved the shed filled with kayaks & bikes and toys. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
We are so glad you had a nice time! Thanks for renting with us. Dave and Laurie
The property was perfect for a lakefront week away. It was my wife and I, our 2 grown children and their guests(all 30+ years old).
We spent most of our time outside on the deck or sitting in the water. Any time spent indoors was in the nicely appointed kitchen or relaxing out of the sun in the family room. The location was perfect...easy access to Traverse City or up the Peninsula to Wineries and Restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2022
Thanks for the review. Glad you and your family had a great time!
Dave and Laurie
We were in town for a wedding over Labor Day weekend. Made it an extra long weekend to be sure we could explore the area in-between wedding functions. We took advantage of just hanging out at the lake, using the kayaks and found a fun shell floaty in the shed the girls loved. House is just as pictured. Beds were comfy. Great views and easy drive to all the hot spots. As always, never enough time to see and do everything, so we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Thanks for the nice comments. Glad you had a great time!
Dave and Laurie
Awesome home in perfect Western Michigan location. Dave and Laurie’s home is a beautiful lake vacation home for a family or group of friends! We were there for a week with our 3 adult children and space was very roomy and comfortable. The house was extremely clean. There were plenty of really nice towels. Beds were very comfy. Kitchen had all necessities and then some!Being on the lake was great — nice dock and clear sandy bottom. Plenty of water toys for us and large deck for relaxing. The location was perfect with proximity to so many cute towns, bike trails and Traverse City. There are so many things we wanted to do but ran out of time.Will definitely try to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thanks for the review. We appreciate you and your family staying at our place and look forward to seeing you again!
Dave and Laurie
Our family vacation went off without a hitch at David's place. The location is perfect - close to Traverse City and everything else further north up the peninsula. The lake was wonderful and the house was stocked with everything we you'd need for a good trip.
The kitchen was very well stocked and we didn't lack for any kitchen tool or pot/pan that we wanted to use for cooking. The beds were comfortable, all appliances worked perfectly, coffee machine kept us caffeinated, air conditioner cooled the house down on a couple of hotter days and the house was nice and quiet. Plenty of towels and kitchen gear kept us comfortable.
We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2022
John,
Thanks for the review. We are so happyyou enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime.
Thanks,
Dave and Laurie
What a great place for a vacation. A beautiful, comfortable well-appointed house sitting at the exact perfect place for a great sunset even on cloudy nights. Close-ish to basically all the attractions and restaurants, (don’t miss Farm Club just up the road) but far enough to feel secluded from the summer crowds. Highly reccomended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay. It is great being close enough to town if you need anything but far enough to feel away from it all. Thanks for renting with us.
Dave and Laurie
About the host
Hosted by David DeGraaf
We are pleased to offer our lake home to you so that you can also enjoy a place on the water to relax, enjoy the sunsets, and enjoy company around the fire pit. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have about our property!
Why they chose this property
With this property, you get to enjoy the peace and quiet of being right on the lake with the convenience of only being 10 minutes to downtown Traverse City for shopping and restaurants. We are also close to some of the best wineries and golf courses northern Michigan has to offer.
What makes this property unique
While we won't give you the exact locations of our favorite fishing spots, S. Lake Leelanau has some of the best fishing just a few strokes from the dock with the use of our kayaks. If fishing isn't your thing, the property is only a couple minute paddle to the Tiki bar!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests