200 feet of pristine lake frontage & two cottages - One rental fee
Surround yourself with some of the most amazing views of South Lake Leelanau from almost every room of this lake front property. Unique rental property with a home, separate guest cottage, and a 650 sq. ft. bunk room. Large property with 201 feet of private frontage on South Lake Leelanau, great for swimming and situated on a point allowing for expansive lake views and an abundance of recreational opportunities.
We purchased the property in November 2016 and made updates to the property at that time. Our goal is to provide you with a vacation setting that serves as your personal gateway to fun and relaxation with the hopes that you will return to vacation with us again in the future. The main house was updated with fresh paint and color schemes, touches of owners personal charm, updated furniture and boasts a refreshed lake house theme. Home includes a newly constructed bunk room that will sleep 6 complete with new full bath and equipped with social/media area guaranteed to be hit for any age. The social/media area will has casual seating with flat screen TV, cable/DVD (PS3 player) with a multitude of movies. The garage has also been decked out to serve as a great gathering space of fun for your family/friends equipped with casual seating areas and rustic bar area to enjoy snacks/refreshments, and/or games. A great place to share some laughs while competing or simply chillin' as a spectator.
MAIN HOUSE: Two Bedrooms and one full bath with fully equipped kitchen (with Keurig Coffee maker) and 2 family room areas. *Both family rooms provide exceptional lake views from every seat *Main living space is equipped with a large flat screen TV, DVD player and cable. *A large sliding glass door gives you access to the spacious deck and brings you within 50 feet of the Lake Leelanau shore line. *Air Conditioning and WIFI *Bedroom 1 sleeps 2 and is furnished with an inviting king size bed with solid wood panel headboard/footboard. *Bedroom 2 sleeps 2 people and is equipped with two twin beds. Both bedrooms have closets with full mirrored slider closet doors.
BRICK GUEST COTTAGE (aka “the nut house”): The guest cottage offers you lakeside cozy charm and is nestled within 25 feet of the waters edge. You won't want to leave the large sun porch as you gaze down the spectacular south lake view. Step outside the porch area and you will find a nice patio to enjoy your morning coffee as you witness the beautiful sunrise over the lake. Once inside you will find 2 bedrooms, full bath, and small but fully equipped kitchen complete with stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, and coffee maker. The living room area has a flat screen TV with Cable. This room also has a door with access to the waterfront. Air Conditioning Bedroom 1 has a queen size bed. Bedroom 2 has two twin beds and will sleep 2.
Both cottages offer lake cottage rustic feel with ranch style/single level living which means easy access to living areas and outdoor fun. This property gives you privacy yet an abundance of gathering spaces to create vacation memories to last a lifetime.
WATERFRONT ACCESS: Enjoy sitting along the waters edge on the sunning platform as you descend down a few steps to the dock. Here you will see the crystal clear water and packed sand bottom just waiting for your water recreation activities. Rent a pontoon, kayaks or bring your own water toys to maximize your lake vacation experience.
FUN AREAS This property also offers you an abundance of outdoor space for yard games and a picnic table to share outdoor meals. Additionally, a vacation retreat would not be complete without a lakeside fire pit for those evening gatherings while enjoying the night sky and yummy s'mores.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION The location of this property is one of the prime locations in Leelanau County, but you may find this 201-foot waterfront property is hard to leave. * Lake Leelanau - 2 miles * Leland (Fishtown) - 7 miles * Suttons Bay - 6 miles * Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 miles Lake Leelanau is a 23 mile long, all-sports lake with crystal clear water and natural sandbars excellent for swimming, kayaking, paddleboard, waterskiing, and boating. The lake is also known for its exceptional walleye and smallmouth Bass fishing. Aside from the adventures the lake setting provides, this property is ideally located near many other area attractions: * Lake Michigan beaches * Golf Courses * Traverse City and Glen Arbor just a short distance away * Wineries (Leelanau Peninsula is home to over 30 wineries) * Craft Breweries (20+) in Leelanau and Traverse City area and Distilleries * Crystal River (Canoeing/kayaking) * Casinos * Abundance of skiing, biking, and hiking trails.
Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy this spectacular rental opportunity.
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About the area
Lake Leelanau
Located in Lake Leelanau, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 14 min drive - 19.5 km
Front Street - 32 min drive - 43.1 km
Traverse City Beach - 39 min drive - 50.7 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Hop Lot Brewing Company - 12 min drive
Leelanau Pie & Pastry - 4 min drive
VI Grill - 12 min drive
Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - 12 min drive
Streetside Grille - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 200 feet of pristine lake frontage & two cottages - One rental fee pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 200 feet of pristine lake frontage & two cottages - One rental fee?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 200 feet of pristine lake frontage & two cottages - One rental fee on 3 June 2026 start from AU$885, 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 200 feet of pristine lake frontage & two cottages - One rental fee?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 200 feet of pristine lake frontage & two cottages - One rental fee?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 200 feet of pristine lake frontage & two cottages - One rental fee?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 200 feet of pristine lake frontage & two cottages - One rental fee located?
This family-friendly Lake Leelanau cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery and Bel Lago Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the perfect property for my siblings and our families to meet up and spend a week by the lake! Everything was as listed, and Stacie was very responsive to questions. Such a beautiful, peaceful location that all ages can enjoy.
Kathleen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Kathleen, thank you for being our guests.
We love to hear about families making memories at the cottages.
This was our group's second year staying here and it was great. The two cottage setup is nice for people with different sleeping habits and the location is amazing.
Craig H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Craig,
Great to have you back yet another year!
We are so glad the cottages work out well for you and your group. Hope to host you again in the future.
Stacie
We have stayed here before and we love it. Access to the lake dock and swimming is right on the property. Plenty of space to spread out. Lots of activities in nearby towns. Kitchen in the main house and the cottage are well stocked. We had a great time!Bring beach towels, we found only one.
This is an awesome property for a group weekend in northern Michigan. The hosts were very kind and the layout is awesome for a bigger group to have plenty of space and things to do!
Adam O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Adam,
A sincere thank you for being our guests. It always brings us joy to hear about the great time spent and memories made at our cottages and on the shores of Lake Leelanau.
The two cottages were great for our larger group with beds for all. Easy check-in process and good communication with the owners. Would definitely stay here again.
Craig H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2022
Craig, we were happy to be your hosts. Glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed your time at the cottages.
Thank you for staying with us.
Stacie
Wow! What a great place for families to stay. We traveled with our adult children and grandchildren. We all agreed that this is the best place yet! Check in was easy. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. The air conditioning was a plus! The bunk room also has air conditioning which was needed because we had a hot week!
We stayed here for the third year in a row. Location is great, separate houses are nice for different sleep habits, and the property owners communicate well. Looking forward to year four already.
We had a wonderful stay on Lake Leelanau. The cottage is in a very nice central location. We loved renting a pontoon and being able to dock it out front. My kids loved swimming out front. We would love to return for another visit!
Laura T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Laura,
Thank you for being our guests. Happy to hear that fun was had by all! We certainly hope you can join us again in the future.
Stacie
We took a family trip and it was perfect for a larger group. The kids loved the bunk room and garage with the toys. The main house was a great size to hold dinners and the propert is very peaceful.
liz g.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
It was a pleasure to be able to host you and your family.
Sounds like some wonderful memories made…we are thrilled to help make that happen. Thank you.
Stacie
We had a great time exploring Leelanau County. We went to Torch Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Fishtown, Traverse City, Glen Haven Beach, Suttons Bay, Northport, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, and Good Harbor Beach. The two houses were perfect for our families and centrally located to all the little towns. Would definitely stay here again.
We were in the area for a golf tournament. Location was wonderful. The two homes provided plenty of space for congregating and activities. The bunk room is huge. Will definitely use this place again if we're in the area.
Jason J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
Jason, thank you for being our guests and sharing your experience. We certainly hope you will stay with us again.
Stacie
The easy to find. Beautiful home - -the lake was great For fishing and water skiing
Zoraida S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Zoraida,
Thanks for being our guests. We are so happy to hear that you all had a great time and enjoyed fishing and water skiing during you stay!
Stacie
We had a family wedding and a group of us stayed here. It was a perfect location with a beautiful view ,the space and set up was great. Plenty of room for everyone! It was clean and fully stocked with everything you need !The owners were very friendly and accommodating! We would definitely stay here again!!
Kimberly K.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for being our guests. We are so very thrilled that your family enjoyed our lake cottages for this very memorable event.
We chose this property for the location and close proximity to the wineries we were visiting during the weekend. The main house and the brick cottage were clean and very inviting. We would definitely rent this property again.
Melissa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Melissa, thank you for the feedback and being our guests. We love hearing about the wonderful memories being made with family and friends at the cottages. You had an awesome weather weekend for your stay. Fall colors are stunning right now.
Hope you stay with us again.
Stacie
The property provided enough space for our large family to gather, play games and enjoy our each other.
The kids loved the bunk room with all the videos, puzzles and games in their own space. What an excellent concept!!
Thank you, fun was had by all!
Rosemary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Rosemary,
It was a sincere pleasure to host your family.
Thank you for being our guests.
Stacie
The cottages and property were just as described and exceeded our expectations. Large enough to accommodate our guests and visitors, even when it rained. Beautiful views and close enough to all the sites and shopping in the peninsula. Very comfortable and homey feeling. The owner was very easy to contact, quick to respond and friendly.
Rick K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
Thank you for sharing your comments and feedback about your experience at the cottages. We enjoyed having you as our guests and hope you will stay with us again in the future.
Stacie
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nichole E.
5 Nov 2017
Relaxing fall weekend
The house and cottage were wonderful to stay at. Our entire family went up and the extra room was very accommodating. The location is extremely close to vineyards and towns, which made little daytime trips enjoyable and convenient. They have a converted garage into a rec room, which we had a great time playing ping pong and corn hole. We would definitely stay here again.
Nichole E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank your for being our guest and for your comments about your experiences at the cottage. We are very happy that you enjoyed your time in Lake Leelanau ....it really is a special place and brings us much joy to have others enjoy it with thier families and friends.
The house has a beautiful view and everything we needed. It’s clean and well appointed. Plenty of room for 5 couples and extra space for kids with lots of activities. Close to wineries and downtown lake Leelanau. Short drive to Fishtown and Northport. You won’t find a better value or view on Leelanau Peninsula! The house is also very private with lots of space between neighboring properties. We would absolutely stay here again!
This was our 3rd time staying in this cottage. Three generations together. They always put Granny and Papa in The Nut House. So spacious and well stocked. Great swimming area and fun game room. The teens love the bunk room off the garage.
David P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
We are thrilled to have you as our repeat guests and love hearing about the wonderful memories being made and fun had by all three of your generations.
Sincere thank you!
Stacie
About the host
Hosted by Stacie Hillier and Greg Zabonick
Greg and I both had a love for the Traverse City/Lake Leelanau area when we were very young. Greg is originally from a small town in southern Michigan and often spent summer vacations "up north" near Interlocken. I lived my whole life in the UP of Michigan until last year at which time I moved to the Detroit area. When we toured the property, we instantly fell in love with the cottages and the location...the views are spectacular and bring peace to your soul and fresh air to your lungs. To us it represents much of what we missed about our childhood and hometowns...the beauty and peace of natural surrounding, an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, and room for the whole family to enjoy special time together creating memories. We are very excited to be able to share our UP North "get away" with you.
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