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Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays!

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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

common area

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays!

Our little cabin is a rare find--a waterfront cabin right in the heart Leelanau County that provides weekend rentals for two.
The cabin offers 150 feet of sandy beach frontage; the swim area stretches out for well over one hundred yards, with clear shallow water and a clean sandy bottom. It is uniquely situated on the north shore of south Lake Leelanau, offering dramatic lake vistas that stretch several miles to the south, while the western shore with its rolling green hills and majestic sunsets are also clearly in view.

It is an absolutely charming studio log cabin at Au She Gun Resort on beautiful Lake Leelanau. This enchanting cabin is fully updated, with a fully equipped kitchen, and bath, but its vintage log interior and tranquil natural setting still provide that rustic "Up North" feel.

There is a shared fire pit available for evening campfires. Two shared docks and moorings are available for your boat, and boat rentals are available nearby.

The cabin offers access to the best of both worlds. It is tucked far away from busy roads and highways, yet it is still conveniently located just minutes from all that this beautiful area has to offer in sightseeing, shopping, wineries, dining, and exploring.

Perch Cabin is a studio unit, with no private bedroom, and a very small bathroom with a stall shower. It is a light housekeeping unit: linens (sheets and towels) are NOT provided. There is a queen sized bed, and a futon with full sized mattress.

THE CABIN DOES NOT OFFER CABLE OR WIFI.
NO AIR CONDITIONING

Please note that some older reviews reference family stays, because the cabin formerly had a 4 person maximum, but the maximum is now only 2 people (the only exception that can be made to the maximum capacity would be for infants). We apologize for any confusion or disappointment that this change may cause.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Close windows and skylight
We appreciate your removing trash; there is a dumpster in a clearing to your left before you exit the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If a cancellation is made after 30 days, and we are able to re book your dates for a full fee, we will refund your deposit fully.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 cabin is in a rural area 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Front Street - 16 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 20 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 58 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays!?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays! on 22 Aug 2025 start from AU$399, 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 Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rare find--Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cabin at Au She Gun with weekend stays! located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Leelanau and within 3 miles (5 km) of bigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards. Lake Michigan and Ciccone Vineyard and Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very cozy and great place for a couple to get away and connect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend up north! This place was PERFECT for what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Great location and cozy spot

Overall loved the cabin and area, would definitely do again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it- perfect for myself and 15 year old slept on the couch! We both said we had the best sleep!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Cute Little Log Cabin

We had a very nice stay, on beautiful Lake Leelanau. This little cabin has everything you need to enjoy yourself on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

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

Lake leelanau

We had a lovely 3 night stay in this cozy cabin with beautiful views of the lake. It is a great location to several bike and hiking trails, Lake Michigan, sleeping bear sand dunes and several quaint little towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Great little cabin

We had a great stay at the cabin. The cabin had everything we needed. It is so quiet & peaceful on the lake. We enjoyed watching the sunset from the shore. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

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

Relaxing cabin on the lake

Nice, clean and quiet property... right on the lake. My girlfriend and I enjoyed all of the amenities. Hosts were super helpful and friendly. Thank you Ann and Niel for sharing your cabin with us. It made for an amazing 4th of July.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we wanted. Quiet and away from the busy world. It was as simple as we could ask for. Great weekend getaway. Neighbors were very nice and helpful. Lakeview was awesome. The cabin was perfect for the two of us. The lake breeze and waves hitting shore made for some great relaxing mornings, afternoons and evenings. We did some great day trips all within 30 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Trish G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

WAY overpriced!

I emailed owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martha s.

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

My happy place😃

I’ve been coming to this area since I was a kid. And have stayed in Perch cabin for the past 6 years. Perch is very clean & well organized. This is my favorite place to be, my happy place! 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Breath of fresh air.

What a unique, charming cottage. Super clean. Very comfortable. Lovely neighbors. Gorgeous lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

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

Loved it

Awesome quiet and lots to do in area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth and Tony C.

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

Sweet Retreat

The cabin was neat as a pin and well-appointed. The property was gorgeous and so peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanette B.

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

Great Lake cabin getaway

Cute little cabin on the lake. Friendly neighbors. We brought our boat and launched about 1 mile away. We would stay again. Thank you Ann & Neil!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SURBHI J.

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

Pure bliss

We loved everything about this property! We made good use of the firepit by the lake. And the sunsets were simply gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

The place was extremely clean and the location is perfect. We enjoyed family time at the property.

Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Excellent Get away

easy transaction
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

beautiful cabin on pristine lake

My wife and 2 young children had a fantastic couple nights at the Perch Cabin. My son hugged us over and over to thank us for the surprise. Great memories made. And the neighbors other cabin owners were great people. thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey S.

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

My kids and I had a wonderful stay at the cabin. It was the perfect size for the three of us.

The experience renting the cabin was extremely easy. Cheaper than a hotel and much nicer. The view and scenery were beautiful. Checking in and out couldn't have been easier. My messages were returned right away and the owner was very friendly. My kids and I very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Fantastic Cabin on South Traverse Lake!

Had a wonderful time for a week in late July at this little cabin on the East side of South Lake Leelanau. The neighbors were friendly, and the view and beach were excellent with soft sand and two boat docks. You can wade out in the clear water 100 yards or more and take the waters. The cabin was very well furnished and clean, and the large windows open wide all around for a nice lake breeze and the scent of the balsams to relax you in the afternoon. The cabin sits on property far enough back from the road that it's quiet and peaceful. No complaints about anything! Hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan T.

Clean, Cozy, Cute

This cabin is perfect for a young family looking for a getaway to Northern Michigan. Kids will love sleeping in the loft and making it their space. The grounds offer a swing set and toys for young kids, a firepit and wooden swing for those a little older, and a beautiful, hard packed, sandy bottom beach for everyone's enjoyment. It was just what we needed for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Clean and lots of room for our things, well done in a small footprint. Beautiful lake!

Be clear on the address to send the payment to, mine was returned by post office. Had a canoe for our use which was a nice touch as well. We didn't use it but had a nice TV and lots of DVDs for use. Would go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Wonderful lake cottage!

My family and I had a great time at this little cottage on this beautiful lake!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Au She Gun

I actually stayed in those cabins as a kid for 26 summers.Our families came year after year and we made life long friends here. I remember back then having to pump the water in the sink and we only had cold water and a pot belly stove in the middle of the room. These cabins are awesome as is the beach there and the entire lake. Au She Gun will forever be in my heart and the BEST place to take your children year after year after year! Start your own memories here and you'll never regret it. It's the best. Diane Odell (Watts)

About the host

Hosted by Neil & Ann O'Donnell

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Neil and Ann raised their family and work in beautiful Northwest Lower Michigan.

Why they chose this property

The first time we saw our cabin and its setting, we knew it was a very special place, that we would want to share with our children for years to come.

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