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Suttons Bay Vacation Rental | 5BR | 3BA | 2,431 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Cottage Exterior
Outdoor Space | Shared Fire Pit and Dock
Living Room | Sleeper Sofa | Flat-Screen TVs
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9225.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

< 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront 'Manitou Cottage'

Collect your crew for an unforgettable getaway at 'Manitou Cottage,' this 5-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental in Suttons Bay! Start your mornings enjoying a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise over the bay, then head out to swim and fish off of the shared dock. At day’s end, head back to prepare a home-cooked meal in the full kitchen, or dine al fresco using the gas grill on the patio. After dinner, head down to gather around the waterfront fire pit to roast s’mores! ‘Vacation You’ awaits!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Dogs Welcome w/ Fee | 2,431 Sq Ft | Shared Dock & Beach | Proximity to Hiking Trails

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 4: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TVs, DVD player, dining table, high chair, books, board games
OUTDOOR LIVING: Balcony, deck, outdoor seating areas, fire pit, gas grill
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, stove/oven, fridge, stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, Crockpot, microwave, toaster, ice maker, dishware/flatware, spices, basic cooking essentials
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central A/C & heating, washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required to access, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

GET OUTSIDE: Sutton Park (0.3 miles), Leo Creek Preserve (0.6 miles), Suttons Bay Marina (0.8 miles), Houdek Dunes Natural Area (9 miles), Clay Cliffs Natural Area (10 miles)
HOTSPOTS: Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center (4 miles), Tamarack Gallery (7 miles), Fishtown (10 miles)
WINERIES & VINEYARDS: French Valley Vineyard Tasting Room (2 miles), 45 North Vineyard & Winery (3 miles), Blustone Vineyards (4 miles)
TRAVERSE CITY (~15 miles): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (20 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site, with some shared outdoor amenities. Other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This property does not permit the docking of any watercraft. Rental slips are available at the nearby Suttons Bay Marina. There is a free public boat launch just north of town. For more information please reach out to the Guest Contact

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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
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Leelanau Cheese Company - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Black Star Farms - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Nathaniel Rose Wine - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lake Leelanau - 8 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is < 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront 'Manitou Cottage' pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at < 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront 'Manitou Cottage'?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at < 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront 'Manitou Cottage' on 14 May 2026 start from AU$1,056, 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 < 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront 'Manitou Cottage'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at < 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront 'Manitou Cottage'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is < 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront 'Manitou Cottage' located?

This family-friendly Suttons Bay cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Leelanau and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms. Leelanau Cheese Company and Black Star Farms are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This wasn't a private home or beach as I had hoped (and for the price). The small beach area is shared with 3 other cottages and the property has a partial road/trail thats heavily used that runs through the property. It could use some furniture and cleaning updates but was a great location walkable to town and was good for a long weekend with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

Lakefront cottage just a 5 minute walk to Sutton Bay Village

The Manitou cottage met the description for amenities, space, and location.Communication with property managers was great. We used the shared private beach & firepit 5 of the 7 days we were there. The Lake Sutton Bay Village had great restaurants, shops & rentals for kayaks/ paddle boards/ boats etc. Very convenient for trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Wineries in all directions & Traverse City.was a short drive. Would definitely stay here again.!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Great house, close to town

We really enjoyed our stay at the home. It had everything we needed, was directly on the most beautiful part of Suttons Bay, and was easy walking distance to town. Great house, great experience overall. No complaints and very thankful to the owners. If I had to call out anything to be aware of: it is directly on the M-22 highway, and directly adjacent to a public park, which makes access easy but also reduces privacy. We also paid a crazy amount for the house since we wanted the 4th of July week, but it was not cheap!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paula S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

NOT WORTH THE MONEY

This property is definitely neglected and run down. The person that took the pictures of each room is a genius with Photoshop. There wasn’t one room that looked like the VRBO site pictures. No air-conditioning on the second floor and it was hot! Not on the beach and what beach you should be able to see was overgrown with brush so the view was not a view at all. When I told the manager that ice machine was impacted and broken in the refrigerator, she told me ‘it’s old- go buy some ice.’ The windows were absolutely filthy and the sills were filled with bugs and dirt. I really wish I had something positive to say but I don’t. Feel like such a fool-Never again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Anika S.

Great location! Well stocked kitchen!

The location of the house was great and is within walking distance to town. Some of the upgrades made to the kitchen and bathrooms were very nice. If you enjoy cooking the kitchen was very well stocked. We didn't realize there is an apartment attached to the house until our friends, who stayed in the bunk room, were kept awake by the residents of the apartment who decided to cook and slam cabinets at all hours of the night and early morning. The master bedroom was decent but we could literally hear every single thing being said in the bedroom above us which made taking naps and sleeping in general difficult. Our friends who stayed in the other bedrooms said they couldn't hear much so I think the biggest problem with noise was in the master and bunk room. Also, because cars can still go 55 mph on M-22 just outside the house there was a lot of traffic noise too. Overall it suited most of our needs and is a good house for a stay with friends or family. I'd only recommend this house if you have three or less couples who want to stay in the same bed in their own bedroom. It's not conducive to more couples than that unless you're open to sleeping separately in a bunk bed or on a sleeper sofa.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

John Hodgson

Wedding Group

The house was in a good location for the wedding and was adequate for the family members that stayed with us. It was great being on the lake and within a short walk to Sutton's Bay restaurants, etc. Great for a family gathering.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucie H.

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

Just a great place

The location was great. The service was excellent. Exactly what we needed for 3 Families with a wide range of ages. Something for everyone. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thomas

Good accommodations, excellent help

I rented the house for a group of people attending a family reunion. Other houses were used as well. The house at 124 S Shore is an older house, located close to town and right on the bay. It's a little hard to find (the red garage door helps!) and very close to the south end of town - within walking distance. We had a few minor issues with sliding doors on the laundry and an umbrella outside but otherwise it's in very good condition and was quite comfortable. Most of the help I got was from Pam and all of that was on the phone. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable and helped me get things started. I made a final call when we left and to say thanks and goodbye. The property was pretty much as advertised and I was not disappointed. The people involved in managing our stay were very professional and helpful.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

George D.

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

Property in Disrepair

We paid way too much per night for this property for our family attending a local wedding. My objective is to save other families from this same disappointing experience. The plus side of this property is its location— lovely view and close to town. But that is where the positive ends. The exterior of the cottage is run down, the deck is peeling, and the dining table on the deck is peeling as well. The umbrella in the table has some sort of cloth holding the umbrella upright. The grill was filthy, so we bought cleaner and scrubbed ourselves before using. The sand by the lake is old and dirty, the beach is small and shared. The beach chairs uncomfortable and unattractive, the fire pit is functional but uninviting. The house itself is dark, the furniture uncoordinated, worn out (some pieces broken), floors and rugs unclean. The kitchen utensils, plates and glasses are also a collection of cheap and unmatched items. The pans are worn out, many showing rust stains. The broom in the kitchen was curled up on itself— unusable on a floor desperate to be swept. The bedrooms have sheets that are of poor quality and also unmatched. The curtains are sheer and provide no protection from the traffic noise. My spouse had to repair a falling door on our first night. The bathrooms are dated. The appliances work, but at 25% of what you might expect— hours to dry a few towels. The air conditioning vents are concentrated shots of cold air and extremely loud. The screens are damaged or missing. The linoleum is buckling and the carpet held down by silver duct tape. There is a long history of complaints on this property. I only wish we had done our due diligence and gone somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Early Summer Paradise

We could not have been more pleasantly surprised with the condition of the property and the surrounding grounds. We are VERY picky regarding cleanliness and reasonable functionality of a property as I travel for work. The cottage was perfect for our 2 families, and the grounds led directly to dock which is also adjacent to the city park. Our Property Manager was super responsive and checked in with us throughout to make sure we had everything. We could not have been more pleased and we will return! Thank you for the PERFECT vacation!♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D'Ayn S.

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

Great stay!

We had a fabulous time, this property is huge and in a great location! Lake Michigan is just steps away!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary Lynn F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location but rundown lake house

The location was amazing. You are right on Suttons Bay and near a park with a nice sandy beach and calm waters. Nice fire pit too. Great place for my dogs to swim. But the pictures of this house are a far cry from its actual condition. From the online pictures, I thought this was a very upscale house especially given the nightly rental rate. Not so. We arrived after sundown and were very disappointed at the disrepair of the lake house. The rooms are 1950's except for two nice bathrooms. The master bedroom has very old carpeting and a very small outdated bathroom. The hallway buckles when you walk. The kitchen dishwasher top drawer fell out when you tried to load the dishes. Don't be fooled by the pictures.
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne B.

Our group of 13 enjoyed our stay ! We will return

We enjoyed the property and would return. Only recommendations would to not have that pine tree there over the beach/fire pit area. Everything was covered in sap....very annoying and messy. Also. The master bedroom bathroom is moldy and needs repair. Other than that nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Liz F.

Great size/location for 9 people, BUT...

This was a great property for our annual family vacation. The lake was across the street, we were very close to town, right across the street from the grocery store. However, when we arrived to the property, it was filthy. It didn't look as if it had been cleaned prior to our arrival. The rugs hadn't been vacuumed, floors hadn't been swept/mopped, dust on every surface. There were no towels available to us. The toaster was broken. Water was leaking from the kitchen ceiling. The refrigerator was filthy, with spills & crumbs. One of the kids' beds appeared to have dirty sheets, as our child got in the first night and said it was filled with sand. There were no clean sheets available to us to change her sheets. I will say that the property manager did respond very quickly and provided us with more towels, a new toaster, and other cleaning products. Also, there is an apartment connected to the back of the house, which wasn't clear to us prior to our visit. I was very concerned about our 5 children being too noisy and disturbing the family that was renting that space. Overall, we had a good stay, but I think the property needs to be spotless when renters arrive. That just turned us off the moment we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donna S.

The absolute BEST quality of this cottage is LOCATION! It is an easy walk to downtown Suttons Bay!

The location is great but the cottage itself is run down and was not clean. The refrigerator was not cooling most of the week and it leaked. There is an ATTACHED apartment with only a single interior door separating the house to the apartment. The deck is small and in need of attention. The yard, beach, dock, and fire pit is all shared with tenants in the attached apartment and 3 additional properties. It wasn't a problem for us but definitely not private. There is a lot to do in the area and awesome restaurants right downtown which is walking distance to the cottage. We rented kayaks and a paddle board and kept them right at the cottage. We loved our vacation time with family, the location, food and fun in the area but the cottage itself was just average and overpriced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay K.

good location

Pictures on site are a little deceiving, in the listing the square footage is not listed (which was my fault for not asking.) and when we arrived we realized that the property was kind of close "living quarters" for the group we had. Bedrooms were fine but only one area for people to gather inside and a table on the smallish deck. The house was clean except for a mold problem in the master bath. We enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk into Suttons Bay. The park right next door was a help since the "water front" at the cottage was not swimming friendly. Over all it was a good vacation spot but just a little smaller thank we hoped. The EVOLVE company was VERY VERY VERY hard to communicate with during the rental process. The "on site" were better but did not address the mold problem during our stay at all, just asked for pictures. We took care of it ourselves but it returned immediately, it was only from moisture but the ceiling in the master bath needs to be addressed ASAP. It should be mentioned also the stairs going to the second floor are really steep and a little treacherous. Again this was not a bad rental just a little more in the details needs to be revealed. Also the apartment that is in the same home and rented out, we had absolutely NO PROBLEM with the renters but would have liked to know that it was there and possibly available for an additional rental while you are there and also that you have another family living in the same home (separate entrances) We did enjoy our stay in Suttons Bay but probably will not rent this property again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Family fun!

Perfect place and location for our large group of 4 families - 8 adults, 8 kids
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ellie W.

Spacious, convenient location, great for large groups

Our family loved the big cottage for our parents anniversary celebration! 14 of us slept comfortably. The house is so close to downtown Suttons Bay, and is conveniently located by the park. Greg and Carole stopped by on our second day to check in and make sure we had everything we needed. Great house for our large family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Christina R.

Great Location, huge cottage

I rented this cottage for a group of 10 adults. The location was fantastic. It has beach access, is right next to a public park and beach and is walking distance from downtown Sutton's Bay. There are rooms good for kids and the cottage is fully stocked. We had a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

2nd time stay

This is the 2nd year in a row we've stayed at this house. We had two families of 5 staying and it was the perfect size. The location is the best! Short walk to downtown Suttons Bay and across from Hop Lot and the grocery store. The bonfire area is great and the public beach is right next door so we used that instead of the private beach area to give us more space, the park there is great for the kids! The only complaint would be that the dryer wasn't working for the first half of our stay and that was a huge inconvenience. Carol was very accommodating with this. Also wish there was a TV in the bedroom upstairs with the queen bed, we used this as a second "master". We would definitely stay here again! Love it, would highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Up North Getaway

We stayed in the large cottage with a group of friends and had a blast! With a gorgeous view of Suttons Bay, modern amenities in the kitchen, and plenty of space, you can have the Up North experience you've been waiting for! Access to downtown Suttons Bay is simple -- just a short walk to downtown and the cute shops and restaurants (that is, if you actually want to leave the cottage!). It has great access to championship golf and the plentiful wineries that dot the Leelanau peninsula. It is an extremely comfortable cottage with a multitude of bedrooms and bathrooms so the family or group of friends can stay together. My wife and I can't wait to visit again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Amazing Location with Tons of Space!

My husband and I stayed in the main house with 8 other friends for a weekend in May. Only a block from Suttons Bay downtown, we were able to walk to breakfast and the shops (at which we made several purchases), which was extremely convenient I would 100% recommend these cottages for a family, friends or even romantic vacation. There is space enough to sleep a lot of people and more importantly- enough bathrooms! You are also steps away from Traverse, the wineries, and right on the water. You can't beat that! Great "Up North" getaway!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best house, best location in Suttons Bay.

My husband and I stayed in the big house with 4 other couples for a long weekend. We had an absolute blast. The linens and towels were top of the line. We cooked two nights and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. We were able to walk to breakfast and into town each morning which was lovely, and enjoyed a perfect bonfire on the beach for our final night. Additionally, we enjoyed golf and a chartered wine tour within miles from the cottage. Highly recommend this house, it has everything you need for a fabulous experience.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

You will love this place!

My wife and I rented the Bayview Cottage. It had a nautical theme we loved. Very nice appliances. New paint throughout (white, blue, and a cheerful yellow). Really nice. Really clean. Very nice neighbors in cottages nearby who would wave but let you have your privacy. You just won't believe the views of Suttons Bay morning and night until you see them for yourself! Sailboats, I mean picturesque; really pretty. Beach is 30 yards out the door. Firewood provided. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, and we even drove up and across the Macinac Bridge one day. Do yourself a favor and book the reservation. You will love it. It's really, really nice.
Archival

8/10 Good

phillip j.

Wonderful

Great house, and a perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

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