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Unique round house with Lake Michigan waterfront. Gorgeous views. Pet ok.

Spiral staircase to upstairs. - Spiral staircase to upstairs.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Northport, Michigan

Christmas Cove Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Peterson Park
‪6 min drive‬
Grand Traverse Lighthouse
‪22 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Unique round house with Lake Michigan waterfront. Gorgeous views. Pet ok.

Make this your amazing Northern Michigan vacation retreat tucked away on beautiful Lake Michigan on Christmas Cove. This highly desirable area is just north of Northport. 1 bedroom plus loft and 2 bathrooms welcomes up to 7 guests. This home rents weekly Sunday to Sunday only during prime summer months. Memorial and Labor Day weekends require three nights.

Unique round home with two levels. Located on a quiet side street, facing west for great sunsets. Dark night skies for star gazing and shooting stars. There are 39 steps to the beach stepping onto beautiful sandy frontage. Wow does it get any better than this!

Main level bedroom has 1 Queen. Open concept loft upstairs has 1 Queen and a futon. There is a sofa bed for overflow sleeping. HDTV, DVD, CD player. Internet access. Full kitchen with dishwasher. Washer and dryer. Cell service can be intermittent.

Catch falling stars in the dark night zipping across the horizon. Beach chairs and picnic table for lounging while you enjoy the gentle breezes. Gas grill and deck. Views of the Manitou Islands and Fox Islands. Easy drive into the village of Northport. Enjoy summer and fall farmers markets and music in the park in the village of Northport. There are plenty of fun places to dine in town, as well as a brewery, a bowling alley, and live entertainment. Head a little further north to the Leelanau State Park and Grand Traverse Lighthouse. About 45 minutes to Traverse City or the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Your well-mannered pet is welcome. No air conditioning.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 7.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed || Bedroom 2: Queen bed and Sofa bed futon || Bedroom 3: Sofa bed futon (LOFT)

OUTDOORS: Deck/patio, Gas grill, Beach chairs, Picnic table, Fire pit, Exceptional sunsets & views, Swimming

INDOORS: WiFi, TV, DVD player, Board games, Books, CD player, Puzzles, NO cable

KITCHEN: Coffee maker, Dishes & utensils, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Dining table, Cookware

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, NO A/C, Linens & towels, Smoke alarm

PARKING: Space for 3 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Pet allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

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English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

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Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this holiday home is on the beach. Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery and Nathaniel Rose Wine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Leelanau State Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

Northport, Michigan

What's nearby

Christmas Cove Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Peterson Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Christmas Cove Farms - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
Grand Traverse Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 15.6 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 26 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Northport Brewing - ‬10 min drive
‪New Bohemian Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Northport Pub & Grille - ‬10 min drive
‪The Tribune Ice-cream & Eatery - ‬10 min drive
‪Barb's Bakery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique round house with Lake Michigan waterfront. Gorgeous views. Pet ok. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique round house with Lake Michigan waterfront. Gorgeous views. Pet ok.?

As of 25 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique round house with Lake Michigan waterfront. Gorgeous views. Pet ok. on 29 June 2025 start from AU$1,166.68, 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.

What time is check-in at Unique round house with Lake Michigan waterfront. Gorgeous views. Pet ok.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique round house with Lake Michigan waterfront. Gorgeous views. Pet ok.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique round house with Lake Michigan waterfront. Gorgeous views. Pet ok. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Northport holiday home is just steps away from Christmas Cove Beach and Lake Michigan. Peterson Park and Christmas Cove Farms are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

11 Oct 2023

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

Great location, warm and comfortable

Stay was great and awesome location. Quiet, comfortable and close enough to downtown Northport.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

23 Aug 2024

Perfect Beach, Come Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach is perfect! The Dome House is older but very comfortable and homey. This was our 3rd year in a row renting this property.

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10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

7 Nov 2024

Love This Place!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at this cozy spot on Lake Michigan! The property was comfortable and had all the essentials we needed. The views were stunning, and we were thrilled to witness the northern lights, a comet, and even a halo moon, (which we’ve never seen before)! The lake and fall colors added so much beauty to the experience. It’s a great place to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of northern Michigan. We’d definitely recommend it for a relaxing getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

10 June 2023

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

Northern Lights

Beautiful spot for sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

24 Sept 2024

Fun in the Sun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Thoroughly enjoyed our end of summer stay at the Dome. Perfect weather all week made for lots of time spent strolling the beach, making stone flowers in the sand, collecting fossilized rocks, and watching the beautiful sunsets and moonsets (super moon week). Couldn't believe how calm the lake was and how refreshing to get in the water. The cottage was so relaxing and had everything we needed to make the stay comfortable and enjoyable.

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10/10 Excellent

Corey P.

10 Nov 2020

Perfect Up North getaway

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

17 Oct 2021

What a special place to visit!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

19 Oct 2020

We LOVED the dome home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Liene K.

5 Oct 2022

Our favorite place in the world

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: No matter what the weather staying in the Dome Home is cozy, warm, beautiful, and a vacation. The beach can't be beat and being able to watch the furry family member play in the water is priceless.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Grand Haven, Michigan

24 Oct 2017

Northern Lights Lakeside home

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

28 Sept 2022

End of Summer Vacay

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8/10 Good

William S.

12 Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

Debbie K., Arlington Heights, IL

31 Aug 2023

Great Location but Exterior Maintenance REALLY Lacking

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful location but exterior maintenance is lacking. Windows and screens are covered in spider webs and landscape debris, grass not cut, and access to beach is treacherous which is not mentioned in description. But home is clean and comfortable.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

17 Oct 2017

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I had a perfectly wonderful week at Northern Lights cottage with our dog Lady. The weather was very summerish for early October and we had the beach all to ourselves on several occassions. Wonderful walks on the beach down to Cat head point, nice quiet afternoons sitting on the dunes overlooking the big beautiful lake and ever changing sky. A great place to recharge, clear the mind, and truly rest in a little piece of paradise.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

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8/10 Good

Jeanne L.

5 Oct 2020

A great getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our visit and the cottage location. The only negative it needed cleaning, Cobwebs on lamps, spiders in corners of all rooms(been there awhile), Most of the utensils and pans needed to be rewashed (i.e.,oil and food on pans,measuring cups,dishes etc. YUCK. The waste can in the kitchen was so gross-(Food in the bottom of it). Don't get me wrong our stay was great the uniqueness of the cottage was great. Just didn't like that I had to clean before we enjoyed tour stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie K., Arlington Heights, IL

25 Sept 2022

Great Location, Challenging Hike to the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is older but in beautiful shape. Great view! Well equipped kitchen! Neighbors are close but very quiet. We would have loved if the windows and screens were clean; lots of webs and dead bugs 😕 inside and out. The carpeting is fairly grundgy. Hard surface flooring would be a perfect upgrade. BUT overall such a beautiful comfortable setting. FYI- the hike to the beach is challenging especially when carrying chairs, coolers, kids, dogs, etc. but once you’re there the beach is FABULOUS!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Danielle G.

22 Oct 2023

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

Unique and Beautiful Location

Super unique and cute house. It was super warm inside even despite the high winds at night coming off the lake which was great. The interior had everything needed for a cozy stay, and was very dog friendly. The cleaning service could do a better job. There was dust all over the furniture and under the master bed it looked like it hadn’t been touched in a long time, my dog was obsessed with trying to clean up whatever was under it. Possible the place had sat empty for awhile before we stayed. Overall a great place for the value we paid in late October, with lots to do around the local area during color change. The biggest issue was the cleanliness when we arrived but it wasn’t bothersome enough to put a damper on the trip and we would return again. The outdoors was more overgrown then I’d expect for that area. Beware of ticks if you have a dog and go down to the beach, we found about 20 total on ourselves and our dog over the course of two days in late October from just one walk down to the beach. The stairs to the beach are a bit intense if you are not an able bodied adult as well. The outdoor grill is in rough shape with a couple burners that didn’t look function. We didn’t find out if it was as the propane tank was empty, but wasn’t too big of a deal as we just cooked inside instead. Overall it had a beautiful view of the lake, and if it was summer the beach itself would compensate for any other issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

30 May 2017

Northern Lights Vacation in May

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property is not well suited for people with knee, hip or back issues or small children. We loved the location of the cottage on Christmas Cove Beach, but didn't realize there was a steep stairway from the cottage through the trees to the dunes with 20+ rustic steps with big stones jutting out on the top 3 steps making footing difficult and treacherous for anyone with physical limitations. The cottage itself was clean and comfortable with beautiful views through the kitchen picture window and living room doorwalls and off the deck outside the living room. We were initially inundated with Mayflies both on the property and on the beach, but they dissipated after a few days so they weren't as annoying. The area of Northport is very lovely with lots of flowering cherry and apple trees the last week of May and blooming trillium along the trails in the parks. We had some delicious food in Northport and took many long walks on the beach enjoying the every changing views of the skyscapes and Lake Michigan. We had contacted the rental agency about a shade that was not in the bedroom window and the stairway from the dunes to the beach that was not setup for use but no one from maintenance got in touch with us during the week to fix these issues.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pepper F.

6 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen L.

17 June 2024

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

Good

Good location and amazing views for sunsets!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen L., Ann Arbor

6 July 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great locations!

We enjoyed our visit and the location was great! Very disappointed with the water in the house, its smell horrible like a rotten-egg. We had to brush our teeth with bottle water. And the house need to be more clean. When we get there the dinning table and the counter so dusty!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

31 May 2022

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

Cozy dome home nestled in the forest!

The windows all across the front of the home made this cabin for me. The views of the forest and Lake Michigan were magical. The wood burning stove was such a treat in the evening. We lounged on the deck for hours. The kitchen was fully stocked which made it a breeze to make our meals. It is close to town and many outdoor adventures. Surrounded by beautiful nature! Would definitely recommend this lovely cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Saint Joseph, MI

31 Aug 2021

Beautiful property!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved our entire week stay. Beautiful beach & very comfortable cabin accommodations. Cabin was clean & well taken care of. ONLY complaint would be that the steps leading down to the water are deteriorating & could use an update for safety's sake. Otherwise we were VERY happy & already discussing possibility of returning next summer. Thanks!

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

17 Aug 2021

Relax and Restore

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Northern Lights is a terrific place to stay on Lake Michigan. The view of the lake through the trees is beautiful, especially the sunsets! Access to the lake is down 30 or so steps through the woods but you are rewarded with a shed full of "lake gear" floats, sand shovels & buckets, life preservers, lounge chairs, etc. Also a fire pit that is sheltered by the dune. Once you get to the beach you are rewarded with sandy, rocky beach in either direction...you could walk for hours! And we did! The house is comfy and has a fully stocked kitchen. We cooked and grilled all our meals! The washer & dryer made it so convenient! This was our 3nd year there and wed highly recommend it!

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

6 July 2021

A little slice of heaven on the lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I've stayed here multiple times, and I'm always enchanted by the dome house on Lake Michigan. It's got incredible views and access to the lake and is a short drive into the adorable town of Northport. While much of the week was enjoyed soaking up the sun and the waves on the beach, there are also several great hiking trails within a half hour of home, as well as other cute upnorth towns such as Leland and Suttons Bay to explore. Visit Up North has been great to work with -- I appreciate being able to access all my rental info via email and through their app. Would love to visit again!

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

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Andrew W.

Great location, warm and comfortable

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Perfect Beach, Come Home

Debbie K.

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Love This Place!!

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Catherine C.

Northern Lights

Catherine C.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Fun in the Sun

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Corey P.

Perfect Up North getaway

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

What a special place to visit!

Sarah S.

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Liene K.

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