Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay!

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January 2025

February 2025

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4107 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Suttons Bay, Michigan

The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
19 min walk
bigLITTLE Wines
20 min walk
Leelanau Cheese Company
5 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
30 min drive

Room options

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Fall in love with the beauty of Michigan at this lavish Suttons Bay cottage, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental cottage immediately adjacent to The Leelanau Trail. Affordable, clean, and comfortable, this Suttons Bay home is ideal for groups looking for a break from city life. After days spent touring wineries, enjoying lake life, or exploring the area's many bike paths, you'll look forward to spending evenings around the fire pit with your loved ones reflecting on the day's adventures.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Skylit Loft: 2 Twin Beds, Futon

With wooden accents, rustic decor, and exposed beam ceilings, this cottage uniquely combines modern luxuries with simple pleasures. Ideal for a weekend getaway or an extended visit, you'll find everything you need for a relaxing stay!

Gather in the living room, turn on the flat-screen ROKU TV, and enjoy the warmth of the gas fireplace until stomachs start to rumble. The well-equipped kitchen boasts expansive countertops, a dining table for 4, and everything you'll need to whip up a 5-star feast.

When weather permits, ditch the indoors and dine al fresco. The furnished patio, located just steps from the cottage, features several tables, a fire pit, and a charcoal grill. Whether you're looking to enjoy a Fourth of July barbecue or simply roast marshmallows, this luxury outdoor space is sure to be perfect.

The Skylit Loft offers beds for 3, a flat-screen HDTV, free WiFi, and endless natural light. The little ones will love having their own cozy space as they drift to sleep in their twin beds

In the morning, hop out of the primary bedroom's queen bed, take a rejuvenating shower in the shower/tub combo, and head out for a day of outdoor adventure.

-- THE LOCATION --

Located in Suttons Bay, a quiet lake town minutes from Traverse City, this home offer access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, many fine restaurants and bistro's, and 'postcard perfect' beaches!

Bring your bike or rent one before enjoying The Leelanau Trail, a renowned 'Rails-to-Trails' project that runs all the way to Traverse City. The trail also connects to the TART Trail and extends into the well-known VASA Trail.

Excite your inner sommelier by touring some of Northern Michigan's magnificent wineries. Thanks to Suttons Bay's 45-parallel location, the weather is ideal for growing grapes and producing wine. You'll find numerous wineries within minutes of the property.

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property has a strict max occupancy of 5
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the cottage.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace and a furnished balcony/patio
Just a 2-minute drive from The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and a few minutes from bigLITTLE Wines

Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Suttons Bay cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Furnished patio
Garden

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Basketball nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby

Safety features

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

General

Garden
Unit size: 1,150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Leelanau Country Cottage ~ 4 Mi to Suttons Bay! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Anthony P.

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay. It was tough with no air conditioning in summer in July. There are fans. Beds were comfy. No laundry, so prepare for that. Kitchen is equipped with eating utensils, a few cooking utensils, plates, mugs, cups, bowls, a few pans. No coffee but there were filters. No cooking oil supplied. There was salt and pepper. We had to share bath towels for the duration of stay. Only given 5. Prepare for that too. There was no outdoor patio that was sufficient enough to eat on. We were a little disappointed with the fire pit and the area it was in on the property. It was located on a concrete slab which may have been a home or large shed at some point. Didn’t have that up north feel for a fire pit. We loved the wood paneling and the decor, it did give an up north and cozy feel. We got locked out and Bill was there within 5 minutes to help us. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Oceanside, CA

25 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Setting

My wife and I stayed here for five nights. The quiet setting was just what we were looking for and the proximity to Sutton's Bay and Traverse City made it ideal.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home Base

We stayed here due to the location and the ability to easily sleep our family of 4. We loved the property itself for the quiet and secluded feel to it. However, it was only 5 minutes into the town of Suttons Bay and 10-12 minutes into Traverse City. We found it easy enough to do a day to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and beaches of Lake Michigan. We greatly enjoyed our stay and will definitely plan for another trip here next season.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy E.

12 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We stayed four nights at the Leelanau Country Cottage. We really enjoyed our stay and Bill was very helpful delivering supplies to us and providing ideas for local dining options. The upstairs area allowed the kids to have a space to hang out separate from the main living area. My husband and I enjoyed breakfast on the seating area just outside the kitchen and we made a bonfire one night as well. Definitely a relaxing location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

13 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Three nights at Leelanau Cottage

Bill’s cottage was perfect for us and we lucked out with amazing weather. We loved the proximity to the bike path and wineries, visiting three one afternoon. We biked into Sutton’s Bay for paddle boarding and ice cream on another day. Hanging out by the “ruins” of the old barn was so cool. We made a fire and watched the stars come out. Other reviews mentioned that the trees need to be trimmed but I felt like they added privacy. The kitchen could use a couple more small things like a big bowl and large spoons. We improvised. Would definitely stay again. Thanks, Bill!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

8 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Quiet and a bit rural but easy to get to Sutton’s Bay, Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear. Very light at night, bring your eye mask. Very clean, good kitchen, cool in the summer, lovely old barn(?) foundation to explore. Porch is not usable due to overgrown tree.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Shawn K.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Suttons Bay Cottage

This property and location were perfect! It is such a great location, just 20-30 minute drive to everything on the peninsula. The cottage was clean and efficient. Everything about the stay was great. I would highly recommend this property for a nice relaxing stay on the peninsula.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable cottage

Very good experience. Owner was nice and moved his car to accommodate our truck and boat making it easier for us to park and go in and out. Great central location to Traverse City and Sutton’s Bay. Overall a great family get away! Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Indiana

28 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway!

Location is perfect and quiet but also near so many things! On the bike trail, and short drive to the wineries and scenery in Leelanau peninsula! Host was gracious and informative. We will return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

E W.

30 Aug 2018

Quiet, private location met our expectations for multi-purpose getaway.

Stayed 5 nights to attend a wedding at nearby winery but also wanted to ride bikes and explore the area. Cottage is roomy. Great location right on TART trail system; convenient to Sutton’s Bay and Traverse City, with all the wineries, restaurants and shopping but very private and quiet.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

6 Aug 2018

Clean, comfortable, well located, beautiful property. Our host was friendly and helpful

An excellent spot for families or couples. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

21 Jul 2018

Everything needed in one bundle!

GREAT location, right on the Trail. We biked to breakfast, wine tasting and just around town. Does not get much better than this. Who needs a waterfront room? There is SO MUCH WATER here we could not decide what Beach to try next. We WILL be back... can't do it all in a few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Julie B.

18 Jul 2018

Cute cottage. Owner responded immediately to requests.

Great location. Nice place to hang out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

26 Sept 2017

The only place we will stay when we go to the Traverse City area!

We have stayed at this gem at least four times now, it's like a home away from home when we return. Bill makes sure we have everything we need, he is the most gracious host. We love it, so peaceful. It's exactly what we need to escape running our own business for a few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

18 Sept 2017

Clean & well kept, great hospitality & communication from landlord

Stayed with my wife and 4 small children, the country cottage sits adjacent to the Leelanau Trail and near many wineries, short drive to Suttons Bay. Everything felt so peaceful and restorative as time seemed to slow down during our stay. The landlord Bill was very informative to find places off the beaten path as we decided to explore a few local beaches and trails. The cottage was clean, well maintained and in working order. No complaints, planning to come back soon. Highly recommended for peace and quiet, especially if you're interested in utilizing the trail or a home base to visit the local gems (beaches, wineries, towns, food).

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Kim Z.

4 Sept 2017

Not Bad

We loved that cottage was centrally located to various towns in Leelanua county. We also liked that we could walk to Leelanua Trail as it was at end of driveway. The outside area around cabin could stand for a good mowing and tree trimming. Drove thru low hanging tree branches as pulling in or out of cottage driveway area and due to overgrowth of tree branches into deck area we were not able to enjoy sitting out on deck. Bill was friendly and helpful and overall we did enjoy our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

17 Aug 2017

Great place, very clean, very accommodating!

Bill was very friendly and gave me some good information about the area. He also was very accommodating to special requests like using an iron and brought it right over when I contacted him. Great experience overall.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

8 Aug 2017

Great location with everything you need!

We took a girls trip for a few days and stayed at this lovely cottage. It has everything you need. We thought we would be disappointed not being on the water, but turns out we did not mind at all! The beach was a short drive away. We loved being able to grill out and roast marshmallows in the evenings. Stay here, and you will enjoy your vaca!

10/10 Excellent

deb p.

3 Aug 2017

Leelanau County Cottage

This was a lovely private, country setting. We enjoyed the late evenings with it being light out until 10:00 p.m. We loved being able to have bonfires. And no mosquitoes!!! The close proximity to the bike trails was a plus. Other activities we took advantage of were kayaking, beach combing, hiking, climbing the dunes, picnics, and shopping.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

15 Jul 2017

Something for Everyone!

What's not to like about this clean, comfortable, beautifully renovated historic farmhouse? It's located close to wineries, restaurants, shopping, beaches and golf courses, yet when you are "home" you can still experience all the privacy you desire. Cyclists will love the Leelanau/TART Trail, a 17-mile paved trail connecting Suttons Bay to Traverse City. If you don't have bikes, rental bikes are available in Suttons Bay. Be sure to check out Hop Lot Brewing Company. Got kids? A visit to Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum is well worth the drive to Northport. Bill is a wonderful host. He welcomed us warmly and made us feel special. We even got to meet his delightful, hard-working (HA!) cats.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

10 Jul 2017

Early Summer on the Leelanau

Peaceful property and home. Convenient location, just south of Suttons Bay, and right on the TART (Traverse Area Recreation Trail) bike trail. Spent three full days exploring the lovely Leelanau Peninsula, including Northport, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Judith H., Whitehouse, Ohio

24 Jul 2016

Private, quaint and a home away from home!

We really enjoyed our stay at Leelanau cottage! It was close to the beach, restaurants, the grocery, the Dunes and shops. Bill was friendly and helpful with his recommendations. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

27 Jun 2016

Wonderful time

The cottage was very nice, quiet, clean, comfortable and in an area where it was close to the things we wanted to do. We kayaked the Platte River, went to Sleeping Bear Dunes, took a bike ride on the TART trail, that was spectacular. We even took in a Steve Miller Band concert at Interlochen. We were greeted when we got to the cottage and Bill had all kinds of information for us and gave great recommendations on eateries, which we took advantage of. Sutton's Bay has some really great bar n grills. We even took the time to have a fire in the fire pit two nights under the stars and the moon. Can't get better than that. I would recommend the cottage to anyone wanting to stay in this area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Veit D., Bindlach

26 Aug 2018

Liebevoll eingerichtetes Ferienhaus mitten in der Natur

Auf unserer Rundreise um die Großen Seen nutzten wir ein paar Tage in diesem liebevoll eingerichteten Ferienhaus mitten in der Natur. Es war im Haus alles vorhanden, was man zum Wohlfühlen benötigte. Bill, der Vermieter, stellte uns vielseitiges Informationsmaterial zum Erkunden der näheren Umgebung zur Verfügung und gab uns Tipps, wo sich die schönsten Strände befanden. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018