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Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok

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A lakeside seating area with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, surrounded by grass and a wooden deck.
A wooden staircase leading to a dock over water.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.
A living room with two blue sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A sunroom with a ceiling fan, large windows, a blue sofa, two blue chairs, a coffee table, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Leelanau
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok

Find your perfect getaway at Lake Leelanau in this charming home that boasts 160 feet of beautiful private lakefront! You can comfortably host up to six guests across three welcoming bedrooms—enjoy the spacious king bed, a cozy queen bed, and two twin beds. Also, there's a sleeper sofa for extra convenience. The warm dining room is perfect for family meals and fun game nights together. In the living area, you’ll find plenty of seating, and the sun porch is a lovely spot to unwind and take in the stunning views, come rain or shine!

Venture outside to discover a charming fire pit with stunning lake views and a gas grill perfect for creating unforgettable outdoor meals. Wake up early to stroll down to the beach and feel the sand between your toes or enjoy splashing in the serene waters, or simply drift away on the jetty while taking in the breathtaking beauty of Lake Leelanau. There's also a delightful swing hanging from a majestic willow tree, a private yard ideal for play and badminton, and an outdoor dining area designed for al fresco enjoyment—complete with beach chairs, sand toys, stand-up paddle board, kayak, dock, and boat hoist (5,000 lbs). We warmly welcome well-mannered dogs for a nonrefundable fee, and we kindly request that pet owners ensure their furry friends are well cared for! No more than two dogs.

Neighboring towns with restaurants, wineries, and shopping are just over seven miles away.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 6.

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

OUTDOORS: fire pit, gas grill, private yard, badminton, outdoor dining table & chairs, porch, beach chairs, sand toys, stand-up paddle board, kayak, dock, boat lift (5,000 lbs)

INDOORS: WIFI, DVD player, TV, Roku

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

GENERAL: washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, no A/C

MISC: living space on one level

PARKING: 2 spaces

-- POLICIES --

- Dogs allowed with a fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional rental agreement required

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9711179
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 deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Hippie Tree are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Front Street and Grand Traverse Mall. Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 16 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Front Street - 16 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 18 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar River Coffee Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Farm Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Tavern - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok?

As of 12 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok on 19 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,225, 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 Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Lake Leelanau sunset view, fire pit, grill, dock, boat lift, dog ok located?

This Traverse City holiday home is on the beach, steps from Lake Leelanau and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms. Grand Traverse Bay and bigLITTLE Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Latitude Adjustment cottage

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: Very nice property, quaint cottage with beautiful sunset views. We had a great time.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience so glad you enjoyed your stay at this lakeside home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had great views of the lake and convenient location to restaurants, shopping and wineries. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of this property. We look forward to your return visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quaint & Comfortable

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: The place was everything we needed for a long weekend Up North. There's no AC, but it wasn't ever too hot in late Aug/early Sept. Very shaded, I think. Fans available as well. The pictures don't do the "fun porch" justice. There was all kinda of lake toys in there for our use. They even had a yard spike for a dog run--which was a blessing. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay with Visit Up North again.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2026
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for sharing your experience with future guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely setting. Sweet cabin (very retro looking but everything functioned well). Getting in and out of the driveway is a challenge and sweeping the mayflies off the porch screens would have given a better view. But, all-in-all? A unique and beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this lovely setting. Ah, nature in all its glory.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Hideaway

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 absolutely love the property. It was an incredibly peaceful day, and all of the characteristics of the property were as described. My kids loved the lakefront in the privacy of the backyard. Watching the sunset was a huge highlight being down off of the main road also helped make it feel more cozy and private. Would love to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you for sharing your experince. We are pleased to know that you loved the lakefront and the beautiful sunsets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip!

Wonderful trip with all the extras. Fully stocked home with lots of room for our family of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet

Very private location Great View !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage has a lovely yard with many spots to sit and just enjoy beautiful Lake Leelanau. The house is well equipped. The kitchen had pretty much anything you would need for cooking meals. The beds were pretty comfortable and lots of linens were available. We loved being able to bring our 2 dogs with us. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this home along with your furry friends.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This was a wonderful rental to stay at. We had six adults stay and it was a comfortable amount of soace. The lake view is gorgeous and we got a spectacular view of the fall color across the lake. Enjoyed the fire pit right by the water. Great location for visiting Traverse City and Sutton’s Bay with plenty to do.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2025
So glad you enjoyed this lakeside home! Thank you for taking time to share your experience.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Not worth it

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The pros: property itself is beautiful, house was itself generally clean, rental company staff was super nice. The cons: water heater (from 1993!) needed service at 10 p.m. the night after we arrived; wi-fi went out within 24 hours of our arrival and three days later it was still not fixed (I ended up paying to switch wireless plans so we could have internet); master bath toilet needed plunging multiple times; the floor around the shower in the other bathroom was spongy; the outdoor structure that housed the badminton/water tubes/outdoor games was a mess (e.g., stuff thrown in, broken corn hole); and, despite ant traps in the house there were ants throughout the week. This was less of a vacation and more troubleshooting the next thing to go wrong. Would not stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very special location on the lake

Somewhat small lake cottage with outstanding location. Small beach good for swimming, grassy "pier", screened porch, gas grill, ample lawn with picnic table, fire pit for s'mores...Near interesting spots to explore. Gorgeous old willow tree! Beautiful sunsets on the lake...
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What can be said? This house had everything we could of needed for a comfortable stay. House was perfectly clean when we arrived, view of the lake and sunset, perfect. Beautiful water frontage, with walk in access. Dock for the rental pontoon. And our fur babies could come with us. One of my best vacations in a while. The location is in the center of it all. Thank you.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thank you! We are pleased to know you enjoyed this home and lovely lakeside location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

lake leelanau

It was a great place for us and the dogs, we had plenty of room and the screen in porch was great - we could close it off when needed. Had ample dishes & cookware. the washer dryer was great.the yard was wonderful and the dock & water along with the swing were the best.thank you so much for a lovely vacation PS also found some great little farm to table stores to buy from just down the road- also best strawberries ever Early Glows at Bardenhagen farm just 10 mins away!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best place to stay!!!

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 come to this property from a bad one and OMG were we surprised at how wonderful it was. The views from the inside are just as beautiful as the outside ones. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!! Thank you to the ladies that had moved us from the other space that was very bad.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
So glad to know this was a best place to stay! Please Visit Up North again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Cabin!

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: Two adults and three 17-year old boys. Plenty of space, very cute little cabin on Lake Leelanau. We loved the location, hearing the waves roll into the beach, the bonfire and the yard was perfect for our dog, it’s kind of naturally fenced in with bushes and trees. Kitchen had everything we needed, bathrooms looked new and really nice. We had a great weekend in this cabin and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lake leelanau lakefront home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Arrived later in afternoon and sun was setting over the lake. It was a pretty setting on the make. House was clean and cool. Property is lovely with a little jetty and chairs to face the lake. Overall lovely week but house could use some updates.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location while also at GLEF

We chose to stay here while our 12yr old was horse showing at Flint Fields. It was a bit of a drive but not unreasonable. Kept our youngest happy because she hates going to horse shows. We also have family on north lake Leelanau so it made it convenient. House is clean, comfortable. Not fancy. Honestly, reminded me of going to my grandparents lake cottage when I was a kid. Was like a trip down memory lane.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely October Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This was the perfect spot for a family reunion of sorts. It was very accessible for my elderly parents and gave them easy access to the lake. We loved how close it was to some very amazing October-peak-leaf-viewing spots around the area. The beds are comfy with 100% cotton sheets (it's amazing how rarely you find this in rentals these days!), there was plenty of space for all 5 of us, with ample room around the table for family dinners and card games. We were very impressed that the management company showed up quickly, on a holiday no less, when we asked for more kitchen towels - super responsive! We wouldn't hesitate to rent this home again for a future visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you. We are so pleased to hear that this home was a good fit for your family gathering! We look forward to your return.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

This nice house has mice.

We saw and had to catch and dispose of a mouse in the living room during our stay. Even though after this happened, we discovered mouse traps/poison in several places on the property. And when we called the host, they told us they would drop off some traps and peanut butter. Which we didn't believe was a very professional way to handle the situation. Neither was their unwillingness to provide a fair refund of our money, even with assistance from Vrbo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
We are sorry for your experience. This is very unusual. We did speak with you and had one of our employees set a few traps. We offered several options which were rejected.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Check-in process was breeze and I received great communication beforehand. The property photos were as advertised. The location of the property is close to most things and right on the lake.The cleanliness of the property needed a bit more care. We found broken glass, beer cans, a few rotting animal carcasses, and a few other trash items along the lakeshore and it smelled like rotting fish near the water the majority of our stay. The management company responded to our concerns quickly, however, it did take full day to fix the situation (we were only there 2 days). They stated that it was hard to find someone to come out on the weekend (we were there on a Thursday). But, they eventually did fix it. I’d say the location of this place is great, easy instructions, great lakefront but the management company could work on some of the kinks (perhaps checking the outside cleanliness of the property along with the inside) to make it easily a 5/5 property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love Lake Leelanau and Latitude Adjustment!

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: We enjoyed our stay at this nice lakefront cottage on south Lake Leelanau! The cottage was clean and comfortable, and every room had a quiet ceiling fan AND a box fan, so the cool breezes from the lake could be enjoyed inside. (I needed a break from the HOT to COLD to HOT that comes with hot weather and air conditioning! Ughh!) We loved the breezy-side location on the lake and did lots of swimming right in front of the cottage. (Bring water shoes, as the beach is mostly covered with small rocks.) We brought our own kayak so launching it from the beach was super easy. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked and eating outside at the picnic table was really enjoyable. The only thing that would be nice is windows in the screened porch that are easier to slide to fully open. Overall, a fantastic stay; we even met the next-door neighbors who are lovely, super friendly folks. The property's management was helpful and responsive during a busy holiday week. Thank you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

latitude adjustment

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: property was in a great location. overall, things were a little dated inside and could use some updating. beds were comfortable, lighting could use updating as many bulbs and lamps were not working properly
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Glad to know that you enjoyed this location. We thank you for your suggestions. Please know, if we are alerted we are always happy to bring a lamp and light bulbs, whatever is needed.

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