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A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views.

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Property grounds
Shoreline
Outdoor enclosed porch. - Outdoor enclosed porch.
Living Room - Living Room
Kitchen - Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views.

In search of a quiet retreat on Lake Michigan? Bayside East, located in Northport on the peninsula's tip, offers a secluded setting nestled in the woods along 200' of Lake Michigan shoreline. Stunning sunrise views and starry nights skies are sure to please.

This three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch home welcomes six guests with one queen, one full, and two twin beds. There is a queen sofa bed in the living room. The house has an enclosed porch that overlooks the lake. There is great cell service in this area.

A well-behaved dog is welcome, and owners must clean up after pet.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 6.

Bedroom 1: queen bed | Bedroom 2: queen bed | Bedroom 3: two twin beds | Shared space: queen sofa bed

OUTDOORS: gas grill, rocky beach & lake bottom, picnic table

INDOORS: WIFI, Smart TV, fireplace not available

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

GENERAL: washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C

MISC: living space on one level

PARKING: 3 spaces

-- POLICIES --

- Dog 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

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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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9683538
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 in a rural area and on the waterfront. Aurora Cellars and Manitou Island Transit are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Leelanau State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse West Natural Area - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Leelanau State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grand Traverse Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Lake Michigan. Leelanau State Park is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

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. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
We are glad to know that you enjoyed this home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

monica m.

Wonderful location

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: This was a charming location, lots of room for a smaller place, very clean and tidy.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2025
Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed this wonderful location - right on the water.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Comfortable home and beds. Cool to see the artwork from the former owner. Would have been great to know there was no coffee avail - even a starter pack. Otherwise EXACTLY what we were hoping for. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Thank you for the 5-Star review! We are pleased to know that we met your expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the beautiful, secluded property on Lake Michigan, especially the spectacular sunrise views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Lake house

We had a great time a family. We loved that the water was only a few steps away. We also enjoyed visting the state park up the road and the beautiful town of Northport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location right on Lake Michigan; private, quiet, and perfect for dog walks and swimming. Close enough to town and fun day trips, and equipped with everything you'd need for your stay. The sunroom/porch was our favorite spot with unbeatable views. The host was responsive, accommodating and easy to work with.The outside is a bit overgrown and the beds were very uncomfortable, but overall we had a great stay. With new beds this would be a 5/5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this lake Michigan home and beachfront. We are sorry the beds did not work for you; all beds were replaced in July of this year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Private, great view

We had a great time, just steps to the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa B.

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

Cabin on lake Michigan

Nice cabin, spectacular views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole A.

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

Great Time

Very clean and great views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Very nice.

Loved the fire pit and the close access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina P.

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

Quiet retreat

The location was lovely and the town of Northport was perfect and close. We loved that we could bring our dog. The bugs were horrendous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

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

Great weekend getaway

House was great, clean and comfy. Nice location to see sights. Host was awesome. When we lost the key they were out with another in about 1 hour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandi R.

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

Fall Weekend

Beautiful fall weekend! We loved the location and listening to the sounds of the waves all night. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
So glad you found this property so relaxing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Beautiful view, comfortable home

Comfortable home right on Lake Michigan with beautiful views. We enjoyed the sunrises and hunting for Petosky stones on the shore. The home was roomy enough for our family of 4. I thoroughly enjoyed having my morning coffee on the enclosed back porch! Quiet, wooded location but not too far from town. We enjoyed our stay at this lovely home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann K.

Rustic 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: We had a great visit on the Leelanau peninsula. The cottage is very remote but has all the amenities you need. A beautiful spot on Grand Traverse Bay. Close to Leelanau State Park and very private. We can’t wait to visit again!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Grandma’s home

The place made me feel like a child again at my grandma’s. Older home filled with love. Nothing fancy, just a normal simplistic place. The coffee maker didn’t work and the company replaced it within hours. My negatives? The master bedroom next to the bathroom really could use a new mattress. The exterior really needed some love too. You could tell it was a purchase and flip to rent out place which made me sad to be honest considering the love the original owner had. Please note the fireplace is non operational due to them running pipe through the chimney.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Jessica A.

Nice location, but not well maintained

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was in a great location, and there was lots of room to roam. However, the house itself was very disappointing. The house had an old, musty odor to it, the furniture was very beat-up and uncomfortable, the front door was difficult to open, the microwave was a few decades old, and the roof was leaking in the screened-in porch, among other things. It's clear this house is not well-maintained and I'm surprised it continues to be used as a rental. We are usually satisfied with rentals managed by this company, so we were surprised by the state of this one.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2022
We will let the owner know your complaints. There is a problem with all of the smaller cottages on the water when it rains with musty feel the humidity was very high that weekend so that probably lent to that. We do show pictures of it being older and agree it would be nice if it were more fixed up but we try to price things accordingly.
Verified

4/10 Poor

John G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rental could use some care

We booked a 5 night stay but left after 3 nights. The home itself was superficially clean but under the kitchen table and under other furniture not clean. Carpet in bedrooms with old stains. Ceilings had old water and leak stains. There were ants on the kitchen counters near the toaster and coffee maker also in the bathroom. With more care the rental could be so nice. Outside is overgrown with weeds and shrubs and uncomfortable to take our dog out. Windows were covered with dead bugs. The water view is pretty but not swimmable, rocks and algae. If you do chose to go, bring bug spray. Looks like it was well loved at one time but now just doing the minimum.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so sorry this was your experience. If contacted, we are always happy to take care of any housekeeping issues right away. We will address your other comments right away.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bridgit G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of this property is very beautiful and private with spectacular views of Lake Michigan! Close to all the main attractions, Grand Traverse Light House, Christmas Cove Beach, Leelenau State Park etc. right on Lake Michigan. The cottage itself needs some TLC. On arrival the home had a very musty old smell. It looked clean on first glance however it really needs a deep clean. Tons of bugs in corners and carpets are super old and very stained. With a fresh coat of paint, hard floors throughout, updated beds/furniture and a deep clean it would be much better. The outside needs some major landscaping. Tons and weeds and overgrown brush hosted tons of mosquitos and bugs. I was very disappointed that during our stay they had the lawn scheduled to be mowed which I felt was kind of rude considering what we paid to stay there. Also the lawn person sprayed tons of herbicide/round up on an overgrowth of weeds right next to the front door which is where our dogs came in and out to go to the bathroom. That stuff is poison and we don’t even use it at our own home. It made no sense given the fact that around the entire home there are tons of unkempt weeds and brush, I really did not understand that. When she was done it didn’t look any different so what was the point.From the pictures it looked like a nice sandy beach front but in fact it is all rocks and broken shells which absolutely kill your feet to walk on, it is not really a swimmable area. Unfortunately we will not return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to know that you found the location private and beautiful. Some lakeside homes when closed for a few days can have a musty smell, which dissipates. We will review these comments with our housekeeper and resolve them. This home is privately owned, and sometimes maintenance is scheduled. When informed, it is our policy to notify our guests of maintenance. The online description of the home reads " OUTDOORS: Gas grill, rocky beach & lake bottom, picnic table.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Short Retreat Up North

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Two friends and I, as well as our two dogs, spent 3 nights at Bayside East. The cottage is absolutely lovely -- very clean, with many conveniences. We loved the former resident's artwork and wish that there had been some literature on it. The location is rather remote, which was fine for us during this trip. But, it did mean we couldn't easily run out for things. The beach is very rocky, and the steps down to it were wobbly. I don't think I would bring my grandkids here, since I don't think they'd be able to swim. It is walking distance to the lighthouse, though, which is nice. We had a problem with gnats, which seemed to appear when we opened the windows. They seemed to come through the screens. It could have been a time of year thing. We did have fun -- kind of -- using home remedies to get rid of them!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Nice to hear that you enjoyed this home with your furry friends ! We are sorry about the fruit flies. They are seasonal due to the large amount of fruits produced in our area at this time of year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven W.

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

Just a step or two away from splendid

This is a modest 3-bedroom ranch home with a scenic Grand Traverse Bay shoreline sitting among acres of splendid Pine, Maple and Birch Forest. A generous amount of very nice lawn chairs are situated in the yard for viewing sunrises and sitting around a small fire pit. A nice 10 step staircase descends to a private natural coastline that is spectacular. Inside the home is bright, tidy and attractive. Window views are picturesque. Beds and furniture are clean and comfortable but larger beds would be an improvement worth considering. Some amenities need to be replaced including the Keurig coffee maker, some cookware and the clothes dryer. Artwork throughout the home from original owner, Cornelia Crisp adds appeal. Some furnishings and décor are a little dated, but clean and pleasant. The owner produced guidebook is thoughtful, helpful and appreciated. There is ample material for reading and TV media is provided. Check-in was easy. Communication was good. Proximity to charming towns, the lighthouse, trails and scenic areas is a definite plus. Allowing pets is why we came. Persistent fruit flies in the kitchen were a nuisance and a musty smell ranged from barely detectable to prevalent after it rained. Landscaping around the home was sadly unkept and messy. We enjoyed our stay and loved the location and being able to include our pet but the fruit flies will keep us from coming back. With better maintenance and housekeeping this rental could realize its full potential and earn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at this home. We appreciate your thoughtful comments, we will follow up on the items that need attention. During late summer and early fall our farms and orchards are in harvest mode - which is the clarion call for fruit flies.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rene K.

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

Lovely Location, Living Smell Was Not Expected!

As stated during phone conversations with the rental management company, we will not be leaving terribly negative feedback - only honest. The rental company that managed the home was cooperative and polite; they were accessible and responsive. The location of the home was lovely however the living smell within the home was not. It was disgusting - beyond musty or wet, it was sick with black mold and a dank smell of a biological spore. It physically made us sick. We drove 5 hours to discover unbreathable air in the home that burned our eyes and caused our asthma to flare immediately. It was a huge disappointment (for which the rental management company profusely apologized for). Our money was fully refunded (eventually). There is an unfinished basement that is dreadfully unsafe for pets and small children; the listing does not include this information. The trees block the view of the lake (as do the shrubs and overgrown landscape) and there are other strange buildings on the property - again not safe for curious children. The beach in nonexistent; all rock due to current water levels. Check/call with the rental company prior to booking this rental to confirm issues have been fixed, remediated and updated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lori K.

Bayside East

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location; beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Close to gorgeous Christmas Cove, Lighthouse, hiking trails and charming Northport. The house was not very clean - windows full of dead bugs, spider webs - could have easily been vacuumed. Appreciate effort to keep fruit flies under control but the glasses of dead fruit flies everywhere should have been emptied before our arrival. Coffee maker doesn't work - major concern; I saw previous renters mentioned this and not resolved by our stay. Dryer doesn't work; same, mentioned by previous reviewer. Larger beds would increase comfort. I realize deeply wooded area but grounds were very overgrown and unkept. With a little effort this could be an ideal vacation home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Retreat

Lovely home tucked away in the forest on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. Perfect for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and spend some quiet time rejuvenating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Loved the location. Tucked away on the shore of Lake Michigan. Clean and spacious. Great getaway for rock hunting, wineries and sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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