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Welcome To Your North Coast Cottage Getaway
Relax & Unwind in the Hot Tub, While the Forest Behind You & the String Lighting Add to Ambiance
Cozy, Fun, North Coast Vibes Design Throughout the Cottage
Breathtaking Bay Sunsets Only a Short Walk Away
Private, Nature Setting, Yet in the City & Central to Any Adventure You're After

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Creekside Hot Tub|Walk to Beach|Uniquely Northern

Summary:
Revel in Leland’s Cottage, a tribute to memories of yesterdays. A completely remodeled 1940s log cottage with all the comforts of today. The living room’s large windows frame Mitchell Creek's gentle meander around the cabin, & creek-side fires flicker. String lights dance above the hot tub, creating an enchanting ambiance. A true park-like setting in the city, steps from the beach, combining classic log cottage charm with trendy new vibes. For those seeking an unforgettable Northern affair.

The Space:
Located in the Center of the Northern Michigan Scene. Leland's Cottage, Newly Remodeled North Coast Cottage Sleeps 6. Perfect for a Laid-Back Group of Friends, Couples, Co-Workers, & Families Looking for an Authentic Northern Michigan Experience.

- Pet Friendly for Well Behaved Dogs. (See Pet Policy)
- Meticulously Prepared for Your Stay
- Incredible Central Location Steps from the Beach & Tart Trail (Paved to Downtown TC)
- Our Cottages Exclusively Offer a Nature in the City Experience Found Nowhere Else Right in TC
- Luxurious & Private 6-Person Creek-Side Hot Tub
- Hot Tub Waiver Required for Use.
- Free EV Charging
- Creek-Side Fire Pit
- Mitchell Creek Offers Diverse Fishing Depending on the Season
- State Land Trail Access Directly Out Back Door

- 3 Bedrooms w/ Queen Size Beds. Memory Foam Mattresses + Pillows
- 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath + Additional Sink Vanity Area
- New On Demand Hot Water Heater, Never Runs Out of Hot Water for Showers

- Full Kitchen w/ Major Appliances + Stocked w/ All the Cookware, Glassware, Plates, & Utensils
- Coffee, Tea, & Sweetener
- Charcoal Grill + Utensils for Grilling

- All Clean Linens Will Be Prepared for You Including Bedding, Kitchen, Bath Towels, + Extra Blankets
- Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, & Q-Tips

- Smart TV with Sling Cable + Roku for Personal Sign-In
- WIFI + Desk Area for Work or Pleasure
- Washer + Dryer

Have a larger group or want to get the whole family together, along with Leland’s Cottage we have two other adjacent cottages. Book two or all three to set up your own private retreat. Message for availability & more info.

Guest Access:
You'll have full private access to the entire cottage, hot tub, & driveway.

The Neighborhood:
Centrally Located in the Heart of Traverse City & All it has to Offer!

- Less Than 1 Block from the State Park Beach on Grand Traverse Bay & the Tart Trail (Paved to Downtown TC)

- Access Downtown within Minutes by Car or Bike.

- 5 Miles from the Heart of Old Mission Peninsula & it's World Famous Wineries.

- 1.7 Miles & 3 Minute Drive to the Cherry Capital Airport.

- 7.3 Miles to Flint Fields Horse Park & Renowned Great Lakes Equestrian Festival.

- 5 Miles from Vasa Pathway, a Local Favorite for Hiking, Biking, & Skiing.

- Less than 35 Minutes to One of the Nation's Most Stunning Shorelines, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park!

Getting Around:
Getting around by bike is easy, thanks to the Tart Trail system. Access less than a block away.

The Bay Area Transportation system offers multiple bus stops throughout TC, Old Mission Peninsula, & surrounding areas, with the closest being less than a block away.

Lyft and Uber are also available at your convenience.

Wine Tour buses/private drivers also available for cottage pickup/drop off.

Other Things to Note:
- Pet owners, please be advised on pet policy.
- A waiver must be signed in order to access the hot tub.
-The exterior property of this home is monitored by Ring Home Security.
- Leland’s Cottage has its own private yard, & also shares a yard along Mitchell Creek with one of our adjacent cottages, feel free to explore, but please be conscious & respectful of other guests & pets when outdoors.
- With the great central location by the beach, we are located on a main road. While we're separated by a tall 8ft. privacy fence & trees, at times there will be some traffic noise on the property, more during the busier summer months. Our property offers the only place in Traverse City that you will find nature in the city.

Interaction with Guests:
I’ll always be available via your booking app messenger and happy to help! In the case of an emergency, I’ll be available by phone. You may also see me from time to time taking care of the lawn.

Property manager

Lauren Klein
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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: limit 2 total
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must Follow Our Pet Policy, 2 Pets Max. Must Sign Waiver to Use Hot Tub. Noise Kept to Minimum After 10pm. No Tents Allowed. No Parties, Events...

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Street - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪J & S Hamburg South Airport - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside Hot Tub|Walk to Beach|Uniquely Northern pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Creekside Hot Tub|Walk to Beach|Uniquely Northern?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside Hot Tub|Walk to Beach|Uniquely Northern?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Hot Tub|Walk to Beach|Uniquely Northern located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Traverse City State Park and Traverse City Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Fall Weekend

Great place to stay while we were in TC for a soccer tournament. Loved the layout and there was plenty of room. We also enjoyed the privacy outside. Our dog loved the surrounding nature and the creek as well as being able to walk to the state park to play in the sand & water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jagadish K.

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

Excellent place , very good location

Would come back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

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

Wine Weekend

We stayed for a couples weekend away and couldn’t have been happier with the home! We absolutely loved the cozy wooded feeling of this property! Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z.

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

Great location, great stay

The property was described to a tee. Very clean, very convenient location. All the amenities were as described and makes you feel right at home. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

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

Pleasant as always

Lauren n Tom, Have gone and above to improve their cabins! We always look forward to our stay! We'll definitely be coming back! Thank you for being wonderful hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Highly recommend

This place is very nice , super clean and the host was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. 5/5 stars I highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb E.

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

Amazing

This rental was absolutely amazing and the property manager is very responsive. I will definitely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

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

Absolutely solitude, will be back highly recommend!

Will be renting it again next year! Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan Michael B.

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

Summer/birthday party vacay

This establishment was amazing, it was very clean and had everything we needed. It was a great summer vacation spot to explore downtown traverse, the wineries and the near by inland lakes. Thank you for such a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Wonderful People to work with

The house is in a great location, owners were very easy to work with, and the house met all expectations from the Pictures and description.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

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

Great stay with family

The property is great! It was listed accurately and was very accommodating. The kitchen had everything that was needed to cook and enjoy! We loved the hot tub and fire pit. It was a great stay at a very conveniently located, cozy home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Such a beautiful home!!

We had such a great stay at this home- it was beautiful and relaxing, both inside and out! We would definitely stay here again! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., United States

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

Outstanding

Impressively clean. Fantastic location. Best hot tub. Will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee J., Romulus

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

Happy customer !

The house was very clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The host Lauren was very accommodating when I had a few requests. I highly recommended staying in this beautiful house :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Caledonia, Michigan

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

Cozy, Clean, Cute & Convenient

This place is absolutely the nicest VRBO experience we have had in Northern Michigan. The place is darling and so well equipped and furnished. All the details make such a difference. We loved staying here and will plan on this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

Absolutely beautiful

It was a very nice relaxing time, and the house was immaculate! Sad it wasn’t a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

unique getaway

Overall the stay was great - place was neat, well organized, and everything was very easy and accessible. Super unique location, but the fence made it feel very quiet and private and away from everything, which was exactly what we were looking for. Great to be so close to downtown but feel like you were out in nature. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something unique and quaint but only a few short miles to downtown TC.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Fall/Winter Weekend Getaway

My sisters, mom and I went up for a quick weekend in Traverse City and this house was perfect for us! Despite being close to town, you felt secluded and the yard space was beautiful with wooded area and river right out back! Great location and excellent communication, would definitely come back and spend even more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Best long weekend getaway!!

We were wowed as soon as we opened the door. So clean, spacious and it has everything we needed. The hot tub was awesome and also very clean. It was close to everything. We did some hiking at sleeping bear dunes and had a wonderful dinner at the Artisan. The lake and the views exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G., New Berlin, WI

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

Wish we lived closer!

Loved Traverse City and the house! Smartly decorated, cute and comfortable. 5 of us and our little pooch had plenty of room. Proximity to the beach and downtown was awesome. Highest compliment I can give is WHEN we come back to TC, we will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcy H.

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

Great spot for a family trip to TC!

My husband had a work conference at the Grand Traverse Resort and we decided to turn it into a long-weekend in TC with our family of 5 and 2 dogs (kids aged 7-11). The location of this property was perfect - only about 8 min drive to downtown, 3-4 min to Toms grocery (even closer to Costco), and 8 min to the resort for his meetings. Plus, only a 3-4 min walk to the closest beach! It is right next to the airport, which worried me a little, but I really didn't notice any airplane noise. As mentioned by others, it is on a fairly busy road, but there is a large privacy fence in place which makes it so you can't even tell (other than a little road noise at busy times of the day). The house is right on a gorgeous little creek, with a beautiful view from the living room. Crystal clear water, and my kids had a great time watching the fish and ducks from the bridge & along the riverbank. The home itself was comfortable and had everything we needed. I appreciate the fact that they included lots of the little things that other properties make you buy on your own (paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, dog waste baggies, etc). They had easy access to several washer and drier units in the basement. Just a few small things that weren't deal breakers - the sliding door outside from the main bedroom was really hard to lock, and while the heating did work, we had to crank it way up to get the place to feel warm enough. But nothing that was really a big deal. Overall, a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Girls weekend

Oh my gosh! Cutest little cottage! So clean and fresh. My girlfriends and I had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

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

Everything and more

This was our very first family vacation and this rental fit our needs so perfectly from the clean uncluttered indoors to the gleaming stream and backyard hiking trail. Lauren was amazing to work with and we couldn't have had a better experience. I highly recommend this property if you're looking for great beach and nature access and a short drive to downtown. Perfect in every way!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

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

Amazing stay

Our family of five had an amazing time at this property! The kids loved exploring the creek, we enjoyed countless games of Uno, the amenities were beyond what we expected and the hot tub was perfect for relaxing after all our day excursions. Plenty of parking (even though we only had one vehicle) and the availability of laundry facilities saved us a few times! The toad noise was more than we expected but I’m assuming it’s because of the construction on the main drag which I’m sure will be finished soon. This is more than a ‘home away from home’. This property is way more than we expected and just what we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cassidee L.

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

Great location and space

This was the perfect stay for anyone who wants to be close to downtown, wineries, the beach, etc. Most things we wanted to do were within a ten min drive and at most, a twenty min drive. The house was clean and smelled great, dog friendly, which is a huge plus. They even had treats and poop bags available. Hot tub was large and well heated with beautiful string lights. The creek has many fish right beside the house. A perfect stay with plenty of room for the family and pets, great accessibility, WiFi, etc. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lauren Klein

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Hi, we're your hosts Lauren & Tom!

We're a married couple who shares a love for all things hosting, our two pups, and new adventures. After years of visiting our favorite place, we decided to move from Grand Rapids to Traverse City in the pursuit of happiness. Days were filled with working too many hours and spending too much time apart, so we packed up and began our new journey.

As a team, we started from managing one rental home to owning our own and could not be more grateful for the opportunity to share our love of hosting with our guests.

We believe that no matter whats going on in life, its important to take time away, recharge, find new adventures, and create fond memories. Our mission is to provide the best possible stay in hopes that you and your loved ones are able to experience all of this and more.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Lauren & Tom

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home after a long search, to find a unique space that embodies what we love so much about Northern Michigan. While still being in a great location, central to anything someone would want to do in the Traverse City area.

Nature is always one of the most important things we look for in a home, as we're definitely outdoors people. The balance of finding that with still being centrally located isn't easy. When we came across this cozy cottage, we just know that this was the one, nature in the city!

It truly represents Northern Michigan in any season, but you're still so close to anything else that you'd want to do. :)

What makes this property unique

Mitchell Creek is absolutely what sold us on this home. It's amazing that you're next the State Park beach, the Tart Trail, and right in town. However the scenery reflects the secluded feel of Northern Michigan.

We stayed in the home for 6 months in the Fall of 2018 to the Spring of 2019 while we remodeled it. Watching the wildlife throughout the different seasons was unreal, we couldn't believe the variety of wildlife on the property, while still being in the city. From the Salmon running up the creek in the fall, to the Steelhead in the Spring, Mallard ducks mating, a northern mink fishing after a heavy rain, or the deer that would come almost right up to the window! It's a very special place, and you never know what you might see!

Languages:

English

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