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Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan

Escape to a tranquil lakeside haven where memories are made while watching sunsets and roasting marshmallows.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan

Welcome to the Story Cottage on beautiful Lake Leelanau!

Create your own story while visiting northern Michigan and stay at our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom lake house. Enjoy sunset views from the enclosed screen porch, relax in the waterfront hammock, and roast s’mores in the fire pit under northern Michigan’s night sky. Located on 150 feet of waterfront and 1.6 private wooded acres near the narrows on south Lake Leelanau, this is the perfect location nestled in the heart of Leelanau County:

• 3 minutes to the village of Lake Leelanau
• 7 minutes to Suttons Bay
• 9 minutes to Leland and historic Fishtown
• 13 minutes to Lake Michigan (Good Harbor Bay)
• 25 minutes to Traverse City
• 30 minutes to the Sleeping Bear Dunes national park

The master bedroom features a king bed with an incredibly comfortable memory foam Casper mattress. This bedroom includes a private bathroom and shower. The second bedroom includes two bunk beds. A second bathroom and shower is located in the main area of the house. A queen sized sleeper couch is in the living room. The cottage sleeps up to 8 people comfortably.

Other amenities at the Story Cottage include:

• 2-car garage for ample parking
• 2 kayaks for use during your stay
• Dock access for your boat if needed
• Beach chairs, towels, and gear
• Nest thermostat (air conditioning + heating)
• Washer and dryer
• 1GB Spectrum internet with WiFi
• 2 HD TVs with Roku sticks for streaming
• Yale smart lock for remote access
• Stocked cookware and tableware
• Microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposal
• Toaster and coffee maker
• Towels and linens provided
• Basic toiletries provided (shampoo, soap, etc)
• Pack and play for the little ones

About Lake Leelanau:

Lake Leelanau runs 21 miles through the middle of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan. It is connected to Lake Michigan via the Leland River in Leland, MI, home of historic Fishtown. The entire lake includes two bodies of water, usually referred to as North Lake Leelanau and South Lake Leelanau, connected by “the narrows” in the village of Lake Leelanau.

As summer comes to the Leelanau Peninsula, you will enjoy the area’s stunning scenery, the lake’s clear fresh water, boating, fishing, restaurants, shopping, and much more.

Property manager

Andrew Hawkins

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Boathouse Vineyards - 19 min walk
  • Historic Fishtown - 10 min drive
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 13 min drive
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 13 min drive
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Lake Leelanau Waterfront Home: 10 min to Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Cute little cottage in a great location. You could tell the owners put a lot of thought into making the place comfortable and accommodating for guests. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Retreat
It was such a perfect place for our spring break. The decor is lovely and the cottage was a wonderful, easy place to stay with young kids. Hosts were attentive and easy to communicate with. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Fantastic property, host, amenities! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Story House
Beautiful lake house in a great location. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The cottage was perfect for our vacation. The lake offered swimming and fishing right outside our door! The area was great for wine tastings. I would recommend this little cottage to anyone looking for a laid back vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, clean and well appointed
We normally visit this area of MI in the summer. I was recovering from hip surgery and thought it would be nice to spend mid September here and this property did not disappoint. Perfect size for 2-4 people. Great Lake access, clean and well stocked with anything you would need, comfy beds and a fantastic yard. We ended up being able to go up one day early and the owners did something for us totally unexpected when we inquired about this. 5 stars top to bottom
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Week!
We had a smaller group of 3 for most the week with a couple more visiting for a few days for a total of 5 and the house was incredibly comfortable. The large bunk beds were a huge hit with our kiddo. All of the beds were also very comfortable. The water looks a little shallow, but we rented a pontoon for the day and docked at the house just fine. Very close to everything we wanted to visit including great restaurants and a little grocery store 5 minutes away. The kitchen is absolutely packed with everything you might need. We have rented lake houses a half dozen times or so and the laundry machine was so nice to have throughout the week. We will be getting on the early email list with the owners to book a week for next summer! Thanks for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cottage
The cottage was perfect for us. Just the right size and stocked with everything we needed. From puzzles/books to extra blankets as well as kitchen utensils -- this place had it all. Location was great -- loved the lake property (and the fire pit) and it was close to restaurants/shops/hiking/scenery. Owner was very responsive and answered our questions right away. We loved it and we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home on Lake Leelanau
Perfectly located lakefront home with all the amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming lakeside cottage
We loved our stay at the Story Cottage! We appreciated all the attention to details like plenty of storage in bed and bathrooms and power strips for charging phones etc. Kitchen well furnished with everything we could need. We enjoyed one of the most beautiful sunsets we had ever seen one evening! It’s a lovely, quiet place and convenient to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a pleasure
The lake house isn’t huge but it’s just right two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a nice size kitchen, and all open the dining area, the living room no TV in the living room only TVs in the bedrooms but when you’ve got like to look at why did you need a TV?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay at story cottage
We had a wonderful stay at story cottage. My children (3 and 1) loved the bunk bed room and had lots of fun playing w the legos. The yard and beach were perfect for a young family. I loved the dark bedrooms (great when you need to put a baby’s down to sleep at 7:30 when the sun is still out). Also, laundry room is clean and large enough for pack and play. House was quiet enough that my husband and I could enjoy our evening together once the children went to bed. Awesome location just minutes to great restaurants, sleeping bear dunes, Leland and vineyards. We were sad to leave but have great memories and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024