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Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Shared beach on the bay - Shared beach on the bay
Outdoor dining
Kitchen - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels
Living Area. - DVD player, games, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

View map
Northport, MI
  • Place, Leelanau Sands Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Christmas Cove Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.

Prime summer requires a 3-night minimum.

Enjoy this cozy cottage with access to amazing 400' shared frontage on West Grand Traverse Bay. Two quaint bedrooms and one bathroom with wood floors and enclosed porch. The enclosed porch is a perfect area to dine or just relax. Outside, enjoy the picnic table and charcoal grill for dining outdoors. Enjoy the spacious grounds and shared beach area. Water access is just across the yard. (You do not have to cross a road.)

A great central location to explore all that Leelanau has to offer. There is lots of fun to be had in Northport during the summer (just 4 miles away), including Northport Wine & Craft Beer Festival, Leelanau UnCaged, Northport Dog Parade, and fireworks on the Fourth of July.

One pet is allowed.

-- THE PROPERTY –

Sleeps 6.

Bedroom 1: Queen || Bedroom 2: Bunk Beds (2 twins) || Shared Space: sofa bed in living room

OUTDOORS: picnic table, charcoal grill, shared waterfront

INDOORS: enclosed porch, DVD player, games, no internet

KITCHEN: Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, no A/C

MISC: living space on one level

-- POLICIES --

- One 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
Barbecue

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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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

Northport

Located in Northport, this holiday home is on the beach. Leelanau Cheese Company and Grand Traverse Lighthouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nathaniel Rose Wine and Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
Map
Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Peterson Park - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 24 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 43 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knot Just a Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tandem Ciders - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Willowbrook Mill and Leelanau Sands Casino. Christmas Cove Farms and Nathaniel Rose Wine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Getting to the beach is an easy walk and sunsets/sunrises are beautiful there. I would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David C.

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

Quiet get away.

Cozy, clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

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

Up north

Cabin was clean and comfortable. Good location for what we wanted to do. Quite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Great time

Easy, quaint, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Nice Cottage

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: Having the enclosed porch just makes this! Plenty of room for 4 adults. Bunk beds were a tad short for adult men, haha, so they slept on the pull-out sofabed. Great location, almost no bugs, easy access to the beach, and the water was actually warm! We - and the dog - had a terrific week!
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6/10 Okay

Adriane R.

Great location, but house runs hot

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location between Northport and Suttons bay. The beach access was beautiful and provided sandy and warm access to Lake Michigan. However, the home was not equipped with enough fans to make the warm weather comfortable while in the house, as there is no AC.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Great Up North Getaway

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: Great little cottage with beach access. Had everything you could need for a getaway up north. And most importantly for us, dog friendly!!!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Northport getawwy

Spur of the moment decision to vacay UP NORTH. Found this little dream cottage was open on our dates. Very clean and pleasantly decorated cottage with a beautiful screened in front porch. Close to many things we wanted to do and lovely little beach . Not so fond of the internet outage, but good communication with maintenance. Will be renting again if available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

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

Great stay!

Great little cabin with everything we needed! Loved the beach access and being able to bring our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Great location

The location was great. We enjoyed the close beach and water and grilling right at our vacation home. We loved downtown Northport for shopping and some meals. And it was so close to everything else for sight seeing, wine tasting, and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Northport

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very nice. Close to the water. Beautiful grounds. Will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Weekend stay

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. Nice, quiet, near everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Tamara D.

A true “up north” vibe

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Up north vibe or feel.... We loved our stay and the home. Having the beach close was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Scott N.

Nice cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: If the cottage had provided internet, and if the cleaning staff had actually cleaned the shower, the visit would have been perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Okemos, MI

comfortable and cute

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: Nicely decorated cottage with everything you need. Short drive to Northport and Omena, great price for beach access.
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Up north sanctuary

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: This cottage is set in between the three towns in the Leland Peninsula. If you’re looking for a great place to stay that makes traveling easy. This would be a place to stay. The property was very clean and maintained and easy to access. I would definitely stay here again if my travels take me this way.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

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

Lakeside Cottage

Perfect little cottage. 6 of us didn’t need anything more. Clean, beautiful location, and quiet. Loved sitting by the water early in the morning. Glad we brought air mattress, fit well in the screened porch area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Weekend Getaway

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: Wonderful stay! The house was cute, clean, and very relaxing for our family.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renter from New Buffalo

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: Great stay. Wonderful cottage in the perfect location for me. Should get a chef's knife for the kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Weekend getaway

The cottage looks exactly like the photos. It is small but very cute on the inside. We loved the screened in porch and the short walk to the beach that is on the property. It was very clean upon arrival. It probably could use some updates but we loved that there was a grill for the cottage and chairs to be outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brianna S.

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

No response

My 2 year old son ended up very sick and admitted to ICU overnight the day we were supposed to go and we were unable to go to the cottage. I tried reaching out to ask if there wasn’t anything that could be done even a cleaning fee reimbursement or credit since we weren’t there at all I have ICU paperwork I could send but they did not even respond to say sorry we can’t do anything at the least. It’s very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Charles P.

Northern Michigan Visit

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: Cozy cabin with charming beach touches. Games and puzzles to play, and a cute tradition of painting rocks to leave behind. Quiet and peaceful. Short walk past the other cabins down a small slope to the beach on the lake. Fire pit on the beach and chairs, and a shallow and sandy entry to the are perfect for swimming. Close to downtown Northport.
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8/10 Good

Charles P.

Northern Michigan Visit

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: Cozy cabin with charming beach touches. Games and puzzles to play, and a cute tradition of painting rocks to leave behind. Quiet and peaceful. Short walk past the other cabins down a small slope to the beach on the lake. Fire pit on the beach and chairs, and a shallow and sandy entry to the are perfect for swimming. Close to downtown Northport.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janet G.

Baypoint Cottage Excellent Location

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: Location, location, location! Beautiful along Traverse Bay. Also awesome fall colors! Overall, this cottage was cute and clean with responsive and helpful management. We left a list of minor items that could be improved, but did not affect our stay. Yes, we would rent again!!

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