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In the narrows on Lake Leelanau, pet friendly, sleeps 8, and a dock!

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A building with a covered patio area, featuring outdoor seating and a red umbrella.
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An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, red and white chairs, and a red umbrella.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Leelanau
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lake Leelanau, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boathouse Vineyards
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

In the narrows on Lake Leelanau, pet friendly, sleeps 8, and a dock!

2 bedroom 1 bath sleeps 8, pet-friendly quaint cottage in Lake Leelanau Michigan with a dock and firepit. One large slip for your boat and one smaller slip provided for your jetski, canoe or kayak. In a protected cove. Boaters paradise!

*NEW water Pump* Water pressure Fixed*

Cable tv and WIFI provided also. Bring your boat and the dog. 3 split wall air conditioners (which keeps this cabin very cool) and ceiling fans. Full size washer and dryer. 120 foot of lake frontage. One full bathroom with tub/shower combo.
Deck area outside great for lounging to read a book or to do a BBQ, Charcoal grill provided. This deck area is looking down the access which leads to the water.

1st Bedroom with a queen bed. 2nd Bedroom with a queen bed. Along with 2 sofa sleepers.

Cottage is located in a quiet peaceful setting with just a short walk down to your dock and lakefrontage. Firepit area with plenty of seating. Bring your watersports. Ideal fishermans retreat.

Extra cleaning in our common areas have been done as a added precaution. Our houskeepers are taking extra care when cleaning the property and the surrounding area. Conducting additional deep cleaning to commonly touched surfaces. This is a lovely place to work from home. We are taking additional precautions to assure your health and safety come first. Linens are being laundered on high heat.

Pet friendly = dogs only. Pet fee applies per dog per night.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2723530vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this cottage is on the waterfront. Historic Fishtown is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boathouse Vineyards - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 36 min drive - 47.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fiddleheads - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In the narrows on Lake Leelanau, pet friendly, sleeps 8, and a dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at In the narrows on Lake Leelanau, pet friendly, sleeps 8, and a dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the narrows on Lake Leelanau, pet friendly, sleeps 8, and a dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the narrows on Lake Leelanau, pet friendly, sleeps 8, and a dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In the narrows on Lake Leelanau, pet friendly, sleeps 8, and a dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Boathouse Vineyards and Lake Leelanau. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O.

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

Perfect

Property was great. We didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia R.

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

Perfect for us!

We were looking for a dog friendly rustic place that was peaceful, private, and affordable. This place was just as advertised and the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This place was the perfect size for our two families of four. With four adults and four kids, having two living room areas was ideal—it gave the kids their own space, which helped them settle down at night. The location was also fantastic! We loved being able to walk to the dock to fish and then spend our days at the Lake Michigan beaches. The only suggestion I have is to improve communication with the owner, as messages sent through VRBO didn’t seem to go through.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

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

Comfortable Cottage

This was a well loved cottage that was great for our family of four’s summer holiday stay. The location between Leland and Suttons Bay can’t be beat and we appreciated the walking distance to the store and Fiddleheads. The beds were comfortable but pull out couches probably aren’t ideal for a multi-night stay. Overall, we enjoyed the week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A relaxing getaway on the bay

This cottage was the perfect place for my wife and 2 dogs to escape for the weekend. We kayaked every day in the bay and am already missing the views on the lake. The area is quiet and in my opinion the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. If I could’ve stayed for the whole summer I would’ve. The host was very responsive and gave us a great list of things to do in the area once we arrived. We will be back same weekend next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruta P.

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

Cottage

Sweet cottage. Wooded with cut grass. Flowers, birds, bunnies. Short distance to dock on the narrows. Super clean, quaint, all looks original to the ‘70s. Everything worked perfectly. Peaceful. Loved it and would rent again. Great patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

July 4th retreat with Labs

Dogs loved it, decor has feel that you are staying at grandma’s and neighbors are campers. So price felt bit out of line for overall experience. It worked for me and the dogs, would not been ideal for family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K.

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

Great Little Getaway

We stayed with our four kids and brought the boat. The kids fished off the dock where we parked the boat during our stay. In walking distance of a grocery store, Fiddleheads breakfast/lunch spot, the Boathouse Winery, the Capital Dog (great ice cream), a True Value and even a gas station.Plenty of seating on the deck and the four queen beds (two were pull out couches) worked for our family. If needed plenty of space for an air mattress. Typical northern Michigan cabin: small kitchen but open to the rest of the place, small bathroom, settled wood floors. so much charm, felt like going to grandmas house :) lots of extra towels and bedding if needed. AC units kept the house nice and cool in the humid late July heat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carly S.

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

Nice space, so many bugs though.

We immediately had to air the place out and kill 50 flies. There were many dead flies, ants and spiders throughout the place, also found mouse poop. Hair on the toilet seat/rim, as well as on the floors. We enjoyed or stay once we cleaned up the above issues. Worked out well to have our dog with us, which is why we booked this location. Was a nice space and had everything we needed just need more attention to cleaning before renters arrive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Douglas S F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We were sorely disappointed in this property. The smell of mildew was overpowering when we stepped into the home. We tried airing it out and using air fresheners but nothing worked for the entire week we were there. The home is an old vacation type with mismatched decor and tired fixtures. Dead bugs on the bed covers. Mouse droppings in the kitchen drawers. Had to wash all dishes and silverware before use. Floors were uneven and sloping. TV was very small. Towels were old and mismatched. Not one bar of soap. Two rolls of toilet paper. Lots of room for a larger family. Lake access is a walk down to a series of docks that say "do not enter". Location to area attractions is good.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chelby c.

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

Fishing weekend

My husband and his buddies stayed at the home for their boys weekend/ fishing weekend. The water pressure was good and seemed to have improved since the last review, so that's a plus. However it seems to be that the cupboards and kitchen drawers had mouse poop in them so they may need to be cleaned better, and there was no fire pit as advertised in the posting, they were really disappointed by that. The cleaning lady showed up at 10 instead of 11 per check out time, and once I reached out to the owner/management regarding that they promptly responded back so that was appreciated. Overall not a bad experience but definitely some things to improve upon. Thank you for the opportunity and hospitality in welcoming them in your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thanks for the feedback! The firepit is on the front of the property. Large pad with brick pit and red chairs. We will make sure it's clear in the future. Also working with the cleaners!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We stayed at In the Narrows on Lake Leelanau for two nights. The location was excellent — close to the boat launch, restaurants, coffee shops, and local stores. Check-in was simple, parking was easy, and the cottage was generally clean on the surface.However, the property is extremely outdated and feels largely unchanged for decades. The furnishings, towels, and overall condition show significant age and wear, and the home would benefit from meaningful updates to improve comfort.The listing should also be updated to accurately reflect what the property offers. Although dock access was advertised, there was no usable space to park a boat, and the water view from the home is minimal. This was a major factor in choosing the rental, so the lack of clarity was disappointing.We also encountered cleanliness issues. The bedding had noticeable dog hair, and the dryer was full of hair and debris, requiring extensive cleaning before we could wash the linens. While the owner responded politely, no assistance or solution was offered.This cottage has potential due to its location, but guests should be aware that it is very dated and that some amenities described in the listing may not match the actual experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Listing not as advertised

Terrible water pressure had us buying gallons of water at the nearby grocery store and using those to wash our hair and fill the back of the toilet so it would flush properly. I let the property manager know and I still haven’t gotten a response back. For the price per night, I would nnot recommend this rental!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bryan B.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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