Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-10 min to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 691 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Gym

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Traverse City, MI

Lake Leelanau1 min walk
Front Street16 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)25 min drive
Chateau Chantal33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sitting Room

2 Double Futons

Sitting Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Willow Tree Cottage is the perfect location for getaways with family and friends! Situated on spacious tree-lined property, this newly renovated cottage offers private lakefront views and breath taking sunsets over Lake Leelanau. Enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water or kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing with provided equipment.

Enhance your stay on the Leelanau Peninsula Trail, featuring 17 miles of paved trails for biking, dog-walking or exploring nearby vineyards. Located 15 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes, and just a 10-minute scenic drive to downtown Traverse City, Suttons Bay, and historic Fishtown in Leland.

New renovations (Spring 2022) include fully renovated bathroom; new flooring and furniture; central air and furnace heat; spacious new kitchen w/ eat-in island; exterior paint, fresh landscaping and much more! Amenities include wifi, cable, and smart tv; board games; DVD player with movies; fire pit; large deck for grilling; and an indoor porch, perfect for family meals and game nights. Provided equipment includes 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, life vests for all ages, and yard games.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
- We allow no more than 2 dogs. They must be under 60 pounds, preferably non-shedding. There will be a $100 charge per dog.

- We highly recommend that our guests purchase the VRBO Cancellation Protection, as unforeseen circumstances arise often and we advise protecting your vacation investment.

Property manager

Nichole Ranka-Weith and Frank Weith

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Lake view

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Non-shedding dogs only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Village at Grand Traverse Commons and City Opera House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 14 min drive
Front Street - 16 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 22 min drive
Chateau Chantal - 33 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Brengman Brothers - 8 min drive
Shady Lane Cellars - 6 min drive
Cedar Tavern - 20 min drive
Paradise Cove Bar and Grill - 8 min drive
Suttons Bay Ciders - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-10 min to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-10 min to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-10 min to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-10 min to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Leelanau and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and bigLITTLE Wines. L. Mawby Vineyards and Brengman Brothers are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

12 Apr 2024

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

Loved It!

Well appointed cottage in a great location! Private, awesome lake views, beautiful sunsets. It was a perfect home base for a four night adventure of hiking, sightseeing, shopping, boating, wineries, breweries, along with some needed relaxation. We would definitely recommend this property and would love to return in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

25 Oct 2023

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

Willow tree

This is a fabulous property. Right on the lake, fantastic sunsets!!!! Two lovely bedrooms, and a cozy living room. Very close to the Leelanau trail and short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes. They thought of everything, from coffee pot, toiletries, cleaning supplies, spices, lots of dishes and kitchen supplies. I have never been in a VRBO so well stocked with everything!!! This is a wonderful property, we had three days of rain but still loved our vacation… the BEST!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

10 Oct 2023

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

Fall Stay at Willow Tree

We had a lovely stay in this cottage. Its location is excellent. It is on Lake Leelanau and close to Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, and The Leelanau Trail. We visited all of these spots! The cottage is well stocked, very neat and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Y.

6 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing retreat!

My husband and I enjoyed a short visit to this charming cottage. It was very clean throughout, and the hosts provided everything to meet your needs. The location is quiet with a gorgeous view of the Lake Leelanau right out the back door. I would recommend attention to the 2 back doors. Maybe due to the heat, they were very tough to close and lock. Lovely spot for a MIchigan getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

29 Sept 2023

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

A little slice of heaven

The property was beautiful, perfectly updated, and had pretty much anything and everything you would need in a rental house. The screened in porch was perfect for late evenings, had the most dreamy sunsets, and sat by the fire overlooking the water. The house was fully updated, bathroom updated, a very large kitchen. The property manager responded promptly and was very kind and helpful. Overall a wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023