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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Cedar, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

LABOR DAY DISCOUNT Best View on Lake Leelanau, Autumn color weekend specials

Perfectly kept cottage in excellent condition with the best view on the lake just 50 feet away; view from the master bedroom is also of the lake, view from upstairs bedroom is directly on the lake. The 100 foot frontage has wonderful sand bottom. Dock and mooring for boats. Large stone fireplace on main floor, gas fireplace in upstairs bedroom overlooking the lake. Many antiques. The living area has 60 feet of windows giving 160 degree view of lake as you dine.

This cottage is central to all the best vacation attractions in Northern Michigan; about equidistant to Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Northport, Leland, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Good Harbor Beach, Sugar Loaf, Interlochen (featuring a superb summer concert schedule), Leelanau, and many other parks, attractions, and amusements). And the fishing on Lake Leelanau is among the best in the region. No smokers and no pets please.

Only a short distance from the cottage, take a pleasant boat or canoe trip along the Cedar River through the Pere Marquette State Forest and National Area 3 miles into Cedar and enjoy some of the best unspoiled scenery in the region (an adventurer may continue for miles toward Lime Lake or along other tributaries). Or take a longer excursion the entire length of Lake Leelanau through the narrows, down the Carp River to Leland; moor right up to some of the best restaurants around.

* Three bedrooms with extra beds *Two fireplaces: gas up overlooking lake, woodburning down in stone fireplace. * Bathroom with shower. * 160 degree view of Lake Leelanau. * Kitchen with all amenities including microwave, coffeemaker, blender, etc.

* Fishing boat (possible motor). * paddle boat (excellent exercise).
Fire pit at lakeside
* Canoe *2 Kayaks
* Boat launch nearby
* Shallow, perfectly sandy bottom
* Friendly surroundings
* Much more - just ask
* Cable TV-VCR-Stereo, internet
* Antiques

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Cedar

Located in Cedar, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Traverse City Beach. Jacob's Corn Maze and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Cedar, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 24 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 31 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Elderberry Farms Estate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Cove Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jacob’s Farm TC - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LABOR DAY DISCOUNT Best View on Lake Leelanau, Autumn color weekend specials pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at LABOR DAY DISCOUNT Best View on Lake Leelanau, Autumn color weekend specials?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LABOR DAY DISCOUNT Best View on Lake Leelanau, Autumn color weekend specials on 16 May 2026 start from AU$477, 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.

How much is parking at LABOR DAY DISCOUNT Best View on Lake Leelanau, Autumn color weekend specials?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LABOR DAY DISCOUNT Best View on Lake Leelanau, Autumn color weekend specials?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LABOR DAY DISCOUNT Best View on Lake Leelanau, Autumn color weekend specials?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LABOR DAY DISCOUNT Best View on Lake Leelanau, Autumn color weekend specials located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Leelanau and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bel Lago Winery and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Lime Lake and Manitou Passage Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in process was very easy, owner stayed in constant contact with me throughout the entire process. The views were magnificent, the sandy bottom water was fantastic and the quiet peacefulness away from city noise was welcome. Owner was great to work with and accommodating, would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went for Labor Day weekend and our girls enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks, as well as the lake and bonfire with the neighbors. Neighbors were very friendly and communication with the owner was prompt and thorough. We would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Last minute

We had a great time in this lovely historic cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

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

Quaint cottage on the lake!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage. The views of the lake were fantastic and the shallow sandy bottom encouraged floating and relaxing. The owners were super easy to work with and offered many suggestions of things to do while in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Nice affordable stay

The property is in a great location. It’s really close to all the other towns. The lake is beautiful and it has its own dock. The only thing I would suggest is the outside be power washed and re stained. This didn’t effect the interior at all but, first impressions. Even though the weather didn’t completely cooperate we still really had a very nice time. Great place and location !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bart W.

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

Peaceful and friendly

Older cottage, with old charm. Nothing fancy but fit our family needs. Super location with boat landing 50 feet away. Friendly neighbors. Located on west side of the lake with less wind. Watch the long boat rowing club practice every other morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary M.

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

This property is Shared Lakefront

The view and location on the lake are fantastic! We loved the close proximity to our favorite winery, Lake Michigan, Cedar, TC, Fishtown, hiking, etc! However you should know a few things that the owner doesn’t disclose. This is a shared lakefront and there can be many people (neighbors/renters) sharing the lakefront, fire pit, dock and parking. The back neighbors watch you like a hawk and yell at you out their window. There is limited parking and we were not informed of a limit of 2 cars. (traveled in 3 cars). The owner will promise you the moon but doesn’t follow through. (extra days, $$ off next stay, free time during off season, but the neighbors said no one returns) We turned on the oven and the place filled with the smell of gas. We were told someone would be out the next day and when they didn’t come, I texted the owner and was told he would be out the next day, no one ever showed. The dock steps are unsafe and the whole thing shifted during our stay, making it more unstable. Owner told us the dock was his but the neighbors laughed and stated that all of it is shared property, including the dock. (next door neighbor helped put in the shared dock) There were cobwebs and visible dirt on the floors, dust everywhere. The neighbors were nice enough but clearly unhappy with the VRBO situation. The owner should not be charging the same about for a similar place with private lake frontage! Honesty about this property is what is missing! VRBO did nothing to help us!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

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

Perfect fall getaway

The cottage was everything we hoped for and more. In a quiet, peaceful and beautiful setting it is a perfect spot to unwind and appreciate nature's offerings. The weather was too chilly to partake of the many available water activities, but the front windows overlook the lake and invite you to sit a spell and take in the ever changing views. The kitchen is equipped with everything you might need and the host, Robert, is a treasure trove of information on the general area. He recommended restaurants, wine tastings, things to do and see, which were very helpful. If traveling in the colder months, you should know that there is no central heating, although the fireplace is very efficient once you get your fire going., There are also several electric space heaters which warm things up quite quickly. We enjoyed the comfortable cottage and accompanying view very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Lake Leelanau cottage

Had a wonderful time at the lake cottage. Beautiful views, clear/clean water for swimming, and lots of close destinations for day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Great relaxing stay

The cottage was as described, and the lake is beautiful with a nice sandy bottom. The location is great, centralized between lots of different attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Lake Life is Best

Our family had an amazing time at this property! The cottage is adorable, and the views spectacular. The main bedroom upstairs has such a great view of the lake. Comfortable bed (queen? full?) and shelves full of books to read. The other upstairs bedroom has 2 twin beds, and a few rollaways. My boys loved the sitting area in between the two rooms. Downstairs bedroom has another full bed and also has a bit of a lake view. The gathering space downstairs is perfect, cozy but lots of room to share meals and play games while still having full view of the lake. The kids loved splashing around in the lake, and the older kids had a blast with the kayaks. Sunrises are amazing here! Definitely a spot we would love to return to. Bob and Cathy are wonderful hosts and were so helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location. Needs a thorough clean-up.

We booked this cottage for a family get-away including several adults plus my elderly mother. I didn't end up bringing my mom and I'm glad that I didn't since this cottage has several steps and was very dirty. It was just my husband and I. I love the location lake front and near the Sleeping Bear Dunes park area. I appreciated being able to use the kayaks. What I wasn't expecting was having to bring all my own linens-sheets & towels. Thankfully we didn't need all the beds. The cottage was very dirty. The bathroom had layers of sand, dirt, and even blood spots on the floor. I got on my hands and knees and mopped the entire bathroom twice to get up the bugs, dirt, etc. The mop water was dark brown from dirt. The shower had the previous guests' soap and smears. The entire cabin was full of cobwebs and insects. The wall unit air conditioners were visibly covered in black mold and smelled very musty. We turned them off immediately and kept the windows open. The cottage is quaint but cluttered. The deck had chairs strewn all over covered in bugs. We swept the deck, cleaned off the furniture, and stored the extra chairs. The neighbors will share your lake frontage so expect them to walk by often and in the area by the cottage. Overall, major decluttering and cleaning are needed for this cottage. We thankfully did not end up needing the upstairs which does not have a stair rail to hold on to. Please be aware there is a step down into the kitchen and bathroom area. We appreciated having a washer and dryer. We brought all our own paper products and soaps, etc. There was 1 roll of toilet paper when we got there and no other toiletries. I contacted the owner about the condition of this cottage and he said he was sick to hear of the condition and would reimburse my cleaning fee. I have not heard from him since. In the age of Covid, it's simply unacceptable to rent such a dirty cottage. I do feel for him having trouble finding cleaning help. I gladly would've paid twice the cleaning fee if any of it had actually been done. I am writing this review to warn others who need a clean cottage with clean AC so they don't get sick from staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great little cabin!

It reminds me of cottages we used to rent as a boy. Very rustic and cute. Good airflow and fantastic water off the dock. Parking is a little weird, but good value and nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

We love this property and the neighbors.

We rent this every summer for 2 weeks and love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma B.

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

The cottage

Everyone enjoyed themselves was very much what you would want for a cottage the view of the lake and the surrounding s was beautifu especially liked gathering around the fire pit at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Abby E.

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

Weekend getaway

My husband and I had a great time! It was a peaceful, relaxing trip. Best view of the lake I’ve seen yet! Bob was very helpful and friendly. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Place

The property was great, it was very clean and quiet. There's a nice fireplace inside the house that really helps it warm up during the cold evenings. The location is also great, about 15 minutes to Sutton's Bay, 20 to Traverse, and 20 to Sleeping Bear Dunes (among many other great places). Our family had a very memorable time and were thankful to Bob for the great accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Birder's Paradise

The outside space, sunroom area, and wonderful bedroom overlooking the lake as the Loons wake you up was simply amazing. The cabin was so nice and cozy. We had a great stay and it was so peaceful. The views can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elva L.

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

Super cozy little spot by the lake

I enjoyed the cute house on the very clean and tranquil lake. Great place to stay at if you need peace and quiet. Will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella L.

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

Perfect Cozy Lake Cottage Getaway

This cottage was perfect for our little trip! The cottage itself is cozy and comfortable, had everything we needed for our family - and the views overlooking Lake Leelanau are beautiful - especially if you can catch a sunrise! Location was great for us too since it's basically midway between Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Also, we couldn't ask for a nicer, more responsive owner - Bob made sure that we had everything we needed, and gave us some great recommendations of things to do/see in the area. We'll definitely be making another trip out here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Awesome and relaxing

Perfect location. Quaint cottage. Kitchen could use updating, but had everything we needed. Bob was easy to get in touch with and neighbor Becky was very helpful, especially when we got locked out and she had the spare key. Centrally located to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Great Location

Excellent location if you're a fisherman on the south end of the lake. Straight shot across to the bay. Very cabin like feeling and great views of the lake/close to the water. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

A+ Lakefront Stay

Loved the environment associated with the property. Informative owner along with provided amenities make for an exceptional stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake D.

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

Great location

Great location, great neighbors, property was as listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Family Vacation

This is a wonderful property surrounded by super friendly neighbors. The kids loved the dock and sandy bottom. The owner was very responsive and super helpful with any questions we had. There was plenty of room for our family! It’s centrally located to Sutton’s Bay, Glen Arbor Leland and surrounding Lake Michigan beaches. Plenty of places to explore!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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