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Lower-level home in Suttons Bay. A/C. Walk to water, shops & restaurants.

Bayside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Welcome to Front Cottage!
Living room with Cable TV
Pretty winter park view. Just a few blocks from Front Cottage.
Kitchen and dining area. - Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels.
Living area with gas fireplace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Nathaniel Rose Wine
  • Place, Leelanau Cheese Company
  • Place, Leelanau Sands Casino
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lower-level home in Suttons Bay. A/C. Walk to water, shops & restaurants.

Located in the heart of Suttons Bay, Front Cottage is a vintage-style lower-level house with three bedrooms and one bathroom.

Enter from the street into a charming living room with nice decorative touches. There are hardwood floors throughout. It has a gas fireplace, air conditioning, and a washer/dryer. The bedrooms have one queen bed, one full bed, and a daybed.

A gorgeous beach is just around the corner–a very easy walk. In fact, all of Sutton's Bay is easily walkable. Check out the unique shops and restaurants! The library just behind the cottage offers free WIFI, and the Leelanau Trail, farm markets, and wineries are all close by. There is plenty to do in town or within a short drive in any direction.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 5.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: full bed || Bedroom 3: day bed

OUTDOORS: Shared gas grill

INDOORS: WIFI, smart TV, gas fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar & hand soap, central A/C & heating

MISC: Walk to beach, restaurants, and shops, 16 miles to Traverse City

PARKING: Room for two cars (includes roadside parking)

-- POLICIES --

- No pets

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Nathaniel Rose Wine - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Leelanau Cheese Company - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Black Star Farms - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lake Leelanau - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Streetside Grille - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower-level home in Suttons Bay. A/C. Walk to water, shops & restaurants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lower-level home in Suttons Bay. A/C. Walk to water, shops & restaurants.?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Lower-level home in Suttons Bay. A/C. Walk to water, shops & restaurants.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower-level home in Suttons Bay. A/C. Walk to water, shops & restaurants.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lower-level home in Suttons Bay. A/C. Walk to water, shops & restaurants. located?

Located in the heart of Suttons Bay, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, 45 North Vineyard & Winery and Nathaniel Rose Wine. Leelanau Cheese Company and Leelanau Sands Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

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

Perfect location

we stayed here during a friends wedding. It was a great location and perfect size for the 4 of us
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Fall 2020 vacation

Beautiful inside and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Amy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Labor Day weekend stay

Great location and very clean and comfortable. Don't come to this place expecting to be able to connect to the Wi-Fi or watch television though.. 4 tvs and only one of them in the bedroom worked. Property manager, Lindsay is great to work with. Overall good stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki J.

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

Great location and house

We liked walking to the great restaurant next door, downtown, etc. The configuration worked well for us needing separate bedrooms (light sleeper, snorer).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Fun and relaxing

The location of the house was perfect for walking to shops and restaurants and the beach. The rental shop was close too and we wheeled our kayaks and paddle boards to the beach. It was clean and quiet. We hit the road twice to climb the dunes too. Just a great place. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Marie A.

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

Great location and value but could use some updates and details

This property is in the heart of town, which is both a good and bad thing. Was super convenient to be across the street from the beach and playground, right by ice cream store, etc. However, both the restaurants across the street and right next door play music at night and although they state that they close at 10 pm, they did not. It was challenging getting kids to sleep because of the noise and the fact that the sun goes down up north not until well after 9 pm and rises about 6 am. None of the rooms have curtains, only thin blinds. Some room darkening curtains would make a huge difference for everyone to get good sleep. We also had issues with the Internet going out repeatedly. Contact with the property company was scarce.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Sutton's Bay Escape

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: Stayed for three nights in this great duplex...clean, perfect location, close to beach and town, large spaces, exactly what we needed for fun in the sun. Rental agent communicated well and all accommodations were exactly as stated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Troy, MI

Front Cottage Suttons Bay

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: On our annual gals weekend we chose Suttons Bay. This was a great location, and the cottage was great! It appears to be undergoing some minor renovations, painting etc. That didn’t bother us in the least! We loved having the 3 bedrooms. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

James L.

Nice while it lasted

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Got bumped out at 8:30 PM the night of our arrival. Owner had not reported scheduled driveway work.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Beautiful Interior

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was 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 lovely on the inside, full of charm and has plenty of space for 3-5 people. I would note that the house is close to the road which is great for convenience to downtown, but the road noise is very noticeable inside particularly at night. We also had a few dishes in the kitchen that were put away but had not been cleaned. Aside from that, it is a very welcoming place and was the perfect little weekend home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Perfect for a Sisters Rendezvous

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: My three sisters and I could not have asked for a nicer cottage in which to spend our 2021 Rendezvous. It really felt like spending time at a friend's summer place. We enjoyed morning coffee in front of the gas fireplace and evening wine on the front porch as we watched the quiet community go by. This cottage is very well appointed with everything we could have wanted (except, perhaps a lamp in the double bedroom). The location is really convenient for enjoying all that the Leenanau Peninsula has to offer and downtown Suttons Bay is just a short walk away. Hoping to have an excuse to rent Green Shutter Cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Carol B.

Great location has a trade off

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at this Suttons Bay home over Memorial Day weekend. We did enjoy our stay for the most part, although I wish I would have read the reviews more thoroughly before booking. On Friday night our guests got almost no sleep. There was a lot of noisy foot traffic into the early morning hours. The front bedroom needs noise reducing curtains! Also, no wifi the entire weekend. I realize this isn't an emergency, but wish someone would have come to at least try resetting the router.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kristin C.

Nice location, good price, decent property

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our Girls Weekend trip to Suttons Bay and nearby traverse city and the price was right on this cottage- but have lots of suggestions for the property owner. First of all, cottage needed a deep clean. Surfaces were fine but lots of dead bugs and cobwebs under tables and in corners plus old cottage smell made it not feel so homey. We were ok with vacuuming but couldn't find a vacuum under 30 yrs old with a hose attachment. Paperwork says to call if it's not clean but who has time for that? I'm on vacation! More than one mornings worth of coffee would've been nice. Also since there's only one bath, please hang a few more mirrors in bedrooms so ladies can do makeup or hair instead of waiting to use bathroom. Only mirror in entire place was in bath. Extra towels and linens would be helpful and things like Kleenex and tin foil or cling wrap available. Property wasn't bad and location was nice but not sure we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
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8/10 Good

Gary K.

cOLOR TOUR

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: Cute place, yet a bit noisy from the upper level people staying above us. Overall the location was great and it was a clean home

6/10 Okay

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was not our first time renting this cottage. Unfortunately, this stay wasn’t as nice as in previous years. It was clean when we arrived, but smelled very stuffy, like it had been closed up for quite some time. The pillows on the couch had a musty smell that was very noticeable and unsettling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Laura A.

Nice home needs better locks

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice home clean however, the key in the lock box worked very poorly opening and locking the front door, and did not get it to work in the side door at all. Because the large shrubs along the side of the house are so overgrown when the wind blows throughout the night, the shrubs grate against the screens and the windows. Change the front door lock to a coded key lock pad. Trim some of the greenery and then you get a five star review.

6/10 Okay

Charlotte L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Floor dirty-kids feet were black after walking on it. Front door lock didn’t turn well to open and needs maintenance. Only one trash receptacle for 3 units. Not enough. Otherwise good location and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Kitchen was awesome, however, the ice maker never worked, and we could get the bedroom tv's to work - operator error??? Green Cottage, lower level would like to book for next year - will send separate email.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linde H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!! The house was clean, comfortable and had a well stocked kitchen. The location was great for our family, close the beach, stores and ice cream. We will happily stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn V.

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

Pretty Sutton’s Bay

Well cared for property. Very clean with all the needed amenities. Vintage home with refurbished woodwork everywhere. A lot of room for a family to eat and sleep in great location. My only concern was the house was split into 3 separate entrances and the lower level had only street access with no views or comfortable outdoor seating. Amazing beach within steps but no views or ability to enjoy within the property. There is also an outdoor bar/restaurant right up against the bedroom wall and window. You can hear all the diners conversations until they close at 9:00. All in all, considering the price, I would have wanted some outdoor space and a tiny bit more privacy. The parking is also street parking which is tricky during prime dining hours. Wish this had been explained more. You will enjoy the location if you are spending time in the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn and Bob C.

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

Nice location on the edge of downtown Suttons Bay

We love staying in Suttons Bay, as everything is walkable. This house was at the north end of the city, but still walkable to restaurants. There were 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. There was a restaurant right next door and you could hear people talking and their music, while it was open. But luckily, it closed at 8:00 pm. My husband and I stayed in the front bedroom and you could hear the traffic in the morning. Other than that, the kitchen and living room were roomy and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good house. Bad property manager.

The house is a good house. Other reviews are accurate. The management comapny that the owner is using is aweful. A one hour session from a handy man would do this place wonders. The management company harassed us to sign a contract that could only put fear into a guest. Lots of instructions with bold text that is condescending are plasterd all over the house. The management company's rules say, do not email any issues. But the office is closed so please just leave a voicemail message for them to get back to you when they feel like it. Then they also say to not call the off hours number unless it is an absolute emergency. During the weekend they check in with a different number that they won't answer if you call it back(that voicemail says it is a texting only number). It was a very confusing stay that could have been great had a different host/manager who actually cares was in place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Triska A.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Anniversary

Beautiful place great location and little dusty bad dirty but overall nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Love it

It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna P.

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

Streetside

Good location but sooo noisy from early morn traffic. Bathroom needed better cleaning - spider webs covered with dust above the lights Great supplies in kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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