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Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport

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Plenty of room to be close or spread out.
Living area
Exterior
Sing a longs are greatly encouraged!
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Northport, MI
  • Place, Willowbrook Mill
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Cedar Room

2 Double Beds

Dogwood Room

1 Queen Bed

Lake View Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Maple Room

1 Double Bed

Village View Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Waukazoo Room

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport

Centrally located near the waterfront and within walking distance to everything in Northport! This historic home has 6 bedrooms, three full bathrooms, living room, parlor, and a large eat-in kitchen equipped with everything you need for a big family gathering.

Skye House & Gardens is a historic home located in the very heart of Northport, Michigan. For over 150 years, it has stood on the corner and watched history unfold.

Northport makes a great day out for visitors of all ages, but there’s so much to do here that we guarantee one visit just won’t be enough.

Full changeouts between guests of fresh laundered & sanitized sheets, comforters, shower curtains, bath mats & towels. Rigorous cleaning protocols in place.

The rear of the house is a completely separate apartment. There is no access to the rear apartment or the greenhouse from the main house.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Have a wonderful stay! Your five star reveal makes all the difference so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Please put used towels in the shower. No need to strip beds.
Please double check drawers, and closets to make sure your personal items make it home with you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SMOKING INSIDE A $5,000 fee for each room where smoke smell is detected to cover deep cleaning and 5 hour ozone treatment.
MOST IMPORTANT: Have a wonderful time and enjoy your stay. We hope the memories made here are ones you cherish forever. We are so glad you're here!
Thank you for choosing Skye House. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all and do leave us a five star review. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2880105vb
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Northport

Located in Northport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Historic Fishtown and Grand Traverse Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Leelanau State Park. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Willowbrook Mill - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 15 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 22 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Front Street - 39 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 47 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Knot Just a Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northport Pub & Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport located?

Situated on the waterfront, 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location Heather was so helpful with all of our questions… so thoughtful brought us a goodbye gift …. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends so enjoyed staying-they were sad to leave. Thank you for the arrival goodies. The history of the house is so special too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Great place

The accommodations were clean and inviting. Enough room for 9 of us. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

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

Highly recommend!

We booked for a family vacation with our kids and grandkids. The large kitchen with plenty of seating was a big plus. Great location walking into town and the beach. Hosts are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

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

Great

Perfect location. Big open main rooms. Very clean. Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather and Greg went above and beyond for our bridal parties stay at the house! Heather made sure we felt comfortable and met us for a tour and gave us all of the history behind the house which was an added bonus. Our friends loved how close this house was to town and how many people it could occupy. They had the BEST time walking into town, shopping around and getting drinks at the local bars. The house was clean and there were towels set out for each guest. We are so happy with the stay they provided!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Congratulations on your wedding! We wish you every possible happiness and a long happy life together.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Sky house

Charming town, great location. Very spacious property. Needs patio and grill. Huge yard but not usable. Back yard was unsightly . Huge potential once completely remodeled. I would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Thanks for the great review! Yes, renovations will continue on the grounds. Every year it will get better and better. Greg and Heather
Verified

4/10 Poor

Denise D.

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

Northport

Unfortunately many changed flights and flew home early or drove home early due to inefficient air conditioning making it impossible to sleep. Not having a bath tub for the toddlers was a bit of a problem. One family stayed until Saturday. Had the weather been cooler I think all would have been ok. The children were happy there. Heather had house well stocked and was very gracious. Location couldn’t be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thanks for that feedback. We have now added window air conditioning units to the upstairs. The unusually hot weather surprised us all. Future guests will not have this problem. The renter had already been given a substantial discount and the pet fee was waived.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Fantastic family gathering stay.

This lovely historic home checked all the boxes. It was very clean with all the amenities you need. All the beds are very comfortable. It has a beautiful lake view with only a short walk to the public beach. You can walk to everything in town which was great! The communication with the owners was smooth and they answered all my questions. Check in/out process was simple. I highly recommend staying here for your next family/friend gathering. :) There is an apartment attached to the house but we didn't notice extra noise. It made no difference to our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg and Heather

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Thank you for choosing Skye House. It is our sincere hope that you have a wonderful stay.

Why they chose this property

Enjoy this spacious and gracious home in the heart of the village. Walk to shops, pubs, art events, Northport Beach, the sailing school and so much more. You will never be bored in this little village.

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