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Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm

Experience Northern Michigan's splendor from this cozy cottage’s great deck or lower level walkout area that leads to grassy outdoor space.

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Aerial view
Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio
Sun loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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.

Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm

Whether the height of summer season, the peak of fall colors, or a cozy winter weekend, experience Northern Michigan and all its splendor. Enjoy majestic sunrise views of West Bay (Lake Michigan) nestled between Traverse City and Suttons Bay- Spend the day on the dock, visit a local winery or brew pub, climb Sleeping Bear Dunes...
DAYBREAK puts you at the center of ACTION + RELAXATION

2 bedrooms and 1 bath are on the main floor with a great deck off the main living area. A queen bed with twin trundle, bathroom and ample living space are in the lower level that walks out to a lower deck area and grass. Easy dock access for swimming, sunbathing & water sports (paddleboard & kayak provided). A Pack-N-Play and baby gate are available as well. We have stocked the cottage with coolers, life jackets, beach chairs, a blue tooth speaker and beach towels.

***Brand new bathrooms as of may 1st!

Property manager

Lee Day

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on the property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Note from host: there is a pac-n-play and black out shades

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waterfront With Charm Suttons
Waterfront Home With Cottage Charm Suttons Bay
Waterfront Home With Cottage Charm Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 3 min drive
  • Black Star Farms - 5 min drive
  • Lake Leelanau - 7 min drive
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 9 min drive
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Ciccone Vineyard and Winery, and bigLITTLE Wines. L. Mawby Vineyards and Leelanau Cheese Company are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect girls vacay location!
The house was clean, smelled fresh, all appliances worked, beds were comfortable. The house is located in a great area so we were able to go south into town and also north to explore a little. It was a perfect week and I would definitely stay at this property again! Some people may find the traffic from M22 too loud, but after a while, we didn't even notice it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Cool House on the Bay!!!
We loved our stay! We enjoyed the house, the bay, the area… ALL so nice! Very cool location close to so much… and right on the water! Loved swimming, kayaking and floating! Highly recommend this cozy home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
just right
This property is on the water. The dock is great for swimming and using the kayaks supplied by the owner. The house is really nice and the deck outside has a beautiful view of the lake. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view of Lake Michigan
This is our second year of staying at this waterfront home south of Suttons Bay. The owner provided kayaks and life jackets which were used multiple times each day. The house is very clean and inviting. My grandchildren enjoyed playing the games on the shelves. The kitchen has everything you need for a vacation stay,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., STERLING HEIGHTS

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Access to All The Fun
The Waterfront home had beautiful views, especially from the expansive upper-level deck and wonderful dock with easy-access stairs to the clear, clean and waist-high - shallow for over 300 feet - lake. We built fires every night in the fire bowl to enjoy the moonrises and bountiful stars.The early-morning sunrises were absolutely stunning. The house is well-equipped and does have a cottage-like feel. Situated on M22, you do contend with traffic noise, but with a location halfway between Traverse City and Suttons Bay, it is a great spot to see and do so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation!
We have stayed at Lee's wonderful lake home three years now. It has everything we want: dock for kayaking, two decks for relaxing, fire pit. There is no amenity needed that is not stocked. The beds are comfortable. Not only is the house clean, but it decorated so lovely. The location is perfect for day trips. We visit many small towns, wineries, restaurants, bike trails and dunes. Lee is a great host; although we find that we don't even need to reach out to her since every detail is covered. The first year we had questions about the area and she was always gracious and quick to respond. Before finding this place, we stayed at a couple that were lacking. This one is a gem! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kadi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage
The waterfront home with cottage charm was a comfortable stay for the week. We enjoyed the lovely views of the water, the great deck overlooking it, and the open windows that let in a lot of sun and the view. The bathrooms were recently redone and are very nice. The home is right off of M22 and we were not prepared for how noisy the road is at night, and did detract from the peace and quiet of going up north. The basement is damp for anyone sleeping down there, and we had to get the propane tank filled for the grill and pick up more toilet paper and paper towel for our stay. Communication with the owner was very responsive, and there were a lot of board games and water toys that made our stay more fun with kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
The house was wonderful, right on Lake Michigan! It was as advertised and better! The kitchen had everything we needed, the house was stocked with all the essentials and the amount of water sport items was more than expected! Lee made it easy to communicate with and always replied promptly! If we need a place to stay again in N. Michigan, we will be looking here first!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
House on Lake Michigan
The house was clean and organized. We had everything we needed for cooking for seven people. The grandchildren with their parents enjoyed the kayaks. The sun rise was magnificent from the deck that overlooks Lake Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for families!
We had a wonderful stay! The two floors were perfect, we had a floor for grandparents and a floor for our family with the kids. The water was clear and shallow and fun for everyone to wade around. The water toys were a blast, we made extensive use of the kayaks, water matsl and stand up paddle board. We also had a lovely swan visitor. Great location between Suttons Bay and Traverse City. Stunning view of the bay. We loved every minute and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the Bay
Our VRBO was absolutely fantastic! The layout of the home as well as being right on the bay was the perfect choice for us and our friends. The distance to downtown was far enough away that we felt the charm of the bay but close enough to travel to all the fun downtown sites to explore and enjoy. The home was very clean and was supplied well with extras to have fun if we just wanted to stay, enjoy the dock and water. recommend this VRBO highly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun on East Bay
We had a great time. We enjoyed the water & the water toys. We drove to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes & did the scenic drive tour & took lots of photos! We drove into Traverse City & did some shopping in the Open Space tents & walked through the down town area & along the marina to admire the fancy boats. We ate at some of our favorite restaurants & A
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view!
Wow! The back of the house has two lare decks facing the water and is just gorgeous! House is beachy and super cute and very clean. Lower level is perfect for a family with kids. Location to TC and to wineries is awesome. Only downside is that it is on a busy street so those sleeping on main floor had some traffic noise (white noise on your phone might be helpful). All in all, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F., Detroit, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
We had an absolutely great time at Lee’s place and so lucky to have booked it! We went for a girls weekend and able to closely visit wineries, hang out on the balcony and have dinner in Traverse City. We kept remarking the whole weekend how perfect it was. We would love to come back next year, thanks Lee!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda P., Oakland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Lakefront Cottage
Great location for water fun and perfectly positioned between Traverse City and Suttons Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a really nice time at this property. 5 good sized adults, and there was plenty of space. Nice water toys, and the lake with great sunrises, all wonderful. Very attentive and action oriented property manager (Lee).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Side Escape
We had a wonderful week on the bay. The house is well put together and well stocked with quality kitchen equipment, comfortable beds and couches, and an abundant amount of towels, beach towels, blankets etc. all for a convenient and cozy time. The lake view from the balcony and downstairs porch cannot be beat. The dock with a ladder and stairs is perfect for getting in the water to swim or launch kayaks and paddle board which are provided with the house along with other water gear. The new bathrooms are great as well and the upstairs and downstairs set up gives ample space for everyone. Lee was very responsive but also mostly let us be which is our preference and even is mailing back an item I foolishly left behind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem
This gem is a peaceful place to play on the water and close to all the places you want to go. We were comfortable with eight people spreading among two floors. The house was clean, with extras to make us feel welcome. A great array of beach toys are provided for stay at home entertainment on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake vacation
This was a wonderful house for us. It slept five comfortably could have slept more but there would be less privacy since only three “bedrooms”. The house was clean and well stocked with cooking supplies and storage containers. Perfect lake access off the backyard with slightly rocky/mostly Sandy bottom and great swimming. We had access to two kayaks, a SUP, a lily pad, a gas grill, an anchor, and used everything! Only downsides are, when the AC is on to make it comfy upstairs, the downstairs is freezing, and there is constant traffic noise from M22. However, being on M22 was also great since it was so easy to get to Sutton’s Bay, Leland, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City. Lee was very responsive amd accommodating. We will definitely come back to Daybreak!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful lake house
Daybreak is a beautiful property with a wonderful lakefront view of the sunrise. Having our own dock, paddle boards, and kayaks available was wonderful. The water is very shallow so the kids were able to go quite a ways out without problems. The house is well-kept, the new bathroom remodels are excellent, and we all enjoyed a very relaxing week. Lee is very responsive and took care of any issue we had right away. I highly recommend renting this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
We came up north as a group of girls to explore the Traverse City area and check out the wineries. Our rental was perfectly spacious for the 8 of us and we really enjoyed spending time on the downstairs deck (the weather wasn’t quite warm enough for hanging out in the water). Would recommend this place to any groups similar to ours for sure. Very clean and perfect for what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice water view from both floors.
We had a great time wine tasting in the area. It’s in a great location and close to wineries. Host was awesome and great communication. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Great location for the activities we planned. Home was cozy and clean. Provided all the beach amenities. House was fully stocked with cleaning items and kitchenware.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice bay side property
Small but had everything we needed. Road noise was loud 6:30 AM through 9:00 PM ish.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house on The Bay
House was very clean. The kitchen set up was great. The dock and the Bay were great, sandy bottom and nice swimming. Pretty shallow, about waist high for quite a ways out. The mattresses were extremely comfortable, one of them being a Sleep Number. The two bedrooms and bathroom upstairs were a little small and a little tight....My husband and I stayed upstairs and the second bedroom remained empty...Not sure how four people could share that little bathroom but for a week it would be ok...The bedrooms upstairs also get alot of road noise, which bothered me at first but after the first night I didn't really hear it anymore....And after 11 pm it dies down. But if you think it would bother you get dibs on the downstairs. The downstairs was the best. Our adult son stayed there and it was very private with his own bath and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021