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Nestled on the shores of Lake Leelanau, this charming two-bedroom cottage offers a cozy retreat for up to 4 guests. With a living room overlooking pretty lake views and comfortable outdoor seating, unwind with beautiful sunsets and enjoy fall color views from the deck or yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Charming beach house on Lake Leelanau. Includes kayaks and a fireplace.

  • Must book weekly in the summer months of July and August

    Enjoy spending some time at this charming two-bedroom cottage on Lake Leelanau. This cozy lake house offers comfortable lodging for up to 4 guests. The living room has plenty of seating overlooking the pretty lake views. There is wall-unit air conditioning and a wood-burning fireplace.

    No more than 4 guests are allowed; however, there is a bunk house with one twin bed and twin bunk beds if guests want to spread out. The bunkhouse does not have a kitchen or bathroom.

    Enjoy the spacious, great outdoors. Walk out the door to a deck with comfortable outdoor seating and enjoy beautiful sunsets and fall color views. The huge yard is perfect for outdoor games. 100' of shoreline includes a dock and boat hoist, which has a 3000 lb. limit. Three kayaks are included, too! Fire pit. Gas grill.

    Located minutes from the village of Lake Leelanau. Here, you can pick up groceries and visit wineries, a distillery, antique shops, and restaurants. There is a boat launch just a couple of miles from the house. Suttons Bay and Leland are about 10 minutes away.

    Your well-mannered pet is welcome. One dog only, please.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Sleeps 4.

    Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bunk House: twin bed, bunk beds

    OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, grassy yard, deck, outdoor dining table & chairs, hammock, kayaks (3), dock, boat hoist

    INDOORS: WIFI, cable TV, board games, wood-burning fireplace

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

    GENERAL: Iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, wall unit A/C & heating

    MISC: living space on one level

    PARKING: space for up to 3 vehicles

    -- POLICIES --

    - Pet allowed with a non-refundable fee

    - No smoking

    - No events, parties, or large gatherings

    - Must be at least 18 years old to book

    - Additional fees and taxes may apply

    - Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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 area

Located in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Historic Fishtown is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Jacob's Corn Maze and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Lake Leelanau travel guide
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a marina, dense forest, and clear turquoise waters.
    Lake Leelanau
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy dune, dense forest, and a large body of water.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    15 min drive - 20.6 km
  • A slice of fruit crumble pie on a glass plate with a coffee cup in the background.
    Front Street
    23 min drive - 32.3 km
  • A coastal town with a large body of water, dense residential area, and a prominent church.
    Traverse City Beach
    31 min drive - 39.9 km
  • A clear turquoise lake with a forested island in the background.
    Torch Lake
    58 min drive - 81.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hop Lot Brewing Company
    13 min drive
  • VI Grill
    12 min drive
  • Fiddleheads
    6 min drive
  • Leelanau Pie & Pastry
    5 min drive
  • Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming beach house on Lake Leelanau. Includes kayaks and a fireplace. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming beach house on Lake Leelanau. Includes kayaks and a fireplace.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming beach house on Lake Leelanau. Includes kayaks and a fireplace.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming beach house on Lake Leelanau. Includes kayaks and a fireplace.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming beach house on Lake Leelanau. Includes kayaks and a fireplace. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Leelanau and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery and Black Star Farms are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Charming beach house on Lake Leelanau. Includes kayaks and a fireplace. Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Lake house

Absolutely beautiful!! This place had charm and character. It was spotless. We enjoyed our time by the fire and outside in the sun. Very spacious lot. Comfortable beds and our pups loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Great 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: Cute house on Lake Leelanau. Perfect location for Sleeping Bear Dunes, wineries and Leland.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Great spot for a getaway

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 a great stay! The lake access was great and being able to use the kayaks and enjoy our time was exactly what we needed!
Verified

8/10 Good

DENISE D.

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

On the lake

Leelanau Blue is charming as described, the view of the lake and sunsets were beautiful. My husband and I enjoyed a relaxing week.The only complaint we had was the dog and cat hair that was on the pillows and floors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jemma T.

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

Two + Dog

Comfy and cozy. Good view of lake and nice size backyard for dog. Kitchen well equipped. Rusty
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandy

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

Great place!

We loved staying at this little cottage. They did a great job on the remodel. Cute and cozy. Great view. All the furniture was very comfy. I would recommend bringing water shoes lake bottom more of a sand/clay mixture. Firepit was very nice. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

lake leelanau 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: A very nice small cottage that is totally renovated that has great view of lake, large dock and nice deck too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Leelanau Blue in November

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 cottage is just as described. It is cozy, lovely and well maintained.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

Amazing dock for hanging at the water

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Clean organized home, beds are comfortable, location is amazing. Loved that the shades in the home are black out shades for excellent sleeping.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

Amazing dock for hanging at the water

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Clean organized home, beds are comfortable, location is amazing. Loved that the shades in the home are black out shades for excellent sleeping.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

Perfect Lake Front 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: We loved Leelanau Blue! We've stayed in many cottages through the years and this one topped them all. From the views to the furniture, linens, and a beautiful kitchen to cook in - this was perfect. We can't wait to come back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

Perfect Lake Front 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: We loved Leelanau Blue! We've stayed in many cottages through the years and this one topped them all. From the views to the furniture, linens, and a beautiful kitchen to cook in - this was perfect. We can't wait to come back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Our Great Escape

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: I have been coming Up North for over 40 years. First on Otsego Lake in Gaylord with my children's great grandparents and now the Leelanau Peninsula. This is by far the best vacation rental in these many years. Quiet, so well appointed and dog friendly. This is our second year and we will gladly stay return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marty E.

Leelanau Blue

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: This is our third year staying at Leelanau Blue. It is everything we look for in a vacation rental. Most of all the view is spectacular. We vacation in October and are treated to a colorful display that gets better every day. Additionally, the location is perfect for the things we like to do, restaurants where we eat, groceries, wineries, etc. And for days when we just want to relax, knit, read cook and eat in, the cottage is perfect for that.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Fantastic

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: Perfect size for our family of 3 that stayed. Only drawback was no washer or dryer. Otherwise the house was nicely filled with kitchen gadgets and met all of our needs. It was a great location, especially if you want to hit the wineries. The back deck was perfect. My father has mobility issues and the single floor living was ideal.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Libby H.

Great location; comfy house

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: Our family of 3 humans and a dog had a great stay. The house was perfect for a group our size, and the location is convenient to everything up north. We swam, boated, read on the deck, watched the Olympics. The house had everything we needed -- dishes, kayaks, comfy seating indoors and out, fire pit, big yard -- except I didn't notice in the listing that there's no washer/dryer; wasn't an issue once we went shopping, but something to keep in mind when you pack.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marty E.

A Second Stay at Leelanau Blue

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 stayed at the Leelanau Blue cottage for a second year in a row and were as satisfied this year as last. The cottage has everything we need for a comfortable, pleasing vacation. We come the first week in October and this year the weather was cold and rainy several days, but we stayed in the cottage and read, knitted and played games, all while enjoying the wonderful view. Writing this review reminds me that I need to book it for next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick g.

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

Leelanua County

Great view of sunset. Very nice cottage, welll equipped and comfortable beds Well located for visiting the western side of Grand Traverse Bay We should have checked when leaves had max color change. We wanted to have fireplace blazing and settle down with good book. Weather was comfortably warm and a fire was not needed. Quiet neighborhood. Everywhere we stayed on the trip had lowest grade TP ever created. WHY. charge $3/dat more
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Barry S.

Leelanau Blue

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The interior of the Leelanau Blue cottage is modern & updated & was very clean. Two bedrooms, one is comfortable the other is tight on space. There is A/C but many of the windows lack screening so opening at night is not an option. The location is unbeatable, close to Suttons Bay and Leland. Ample outdoor furniture exists & is in good condition. There are 5 large tree stumps in the yard which pose a danger issue for kids playing & the dock was broken down at the seawall but passable. There is no ladder to get in/out of the water which made egress very difficult. The dock also had a lot of duck & seagull feces down near the end by the boat hoists.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Perfect small cottage - great location

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: My husband and I and our little Boston Terrier loved our stay at Leelanau Blue. It doesn’t look like much from the road, but inside is a designer’s dream. They have updated this small cottage beautifully, with tasteful furniture and décor, quality bedding and linens, drinkable tap water, good wifi and cable system, and everything you’d need to make your stay enjoyable. The air-conditioning unit was larger than expected, and with the heat wave that came through, it was very much appreciated. Ironically, we had to turn the furnace on a couple of days later. The deck had a comfortable, cushioned sectional which was fun to sit on and look out at the beautiful water, plenty of other nice deck chairs and a table/umbrella and chairs. The yard was plenty big to walk our dog around, quiet neighbors and neighborhood. My only wish list item would be a ladder to make going in and out of the water easier. This cottage was perfect for us and we can’t wait to come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

This Beautiful Beach House was perfect.Amazing sunsets, lake view, quiet , and so peaceful. My daughter and I had an incredible time. Lake house is small but adorable! And close to shopping area. Definitely worth it and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

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

Lake Leelanau

The lake is gorgeous can see right into the water. We used the kayaks - water was very placid and peaceful. Quiet relaxing and great house. I cried when we had to leave. Visited nearby Suttons Bay and Fishtown (Leland) Absolutely loved it. Want to go again!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marty E.

Leelanau Blue Vacation

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: This is our fourth time staying at Leelanau Blue. It is a lovely rental in a wonderful location with a view that we never grow tired of. It’s a great place for vacation. The kitchen is well appointed and the main bedroom bed is very comfortable. The deck has lots of seating and a table for eating outside. Great rental!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake view is awesome. Our weather was unseasonably warm. Was able to swim in October. The place is great. Clean and updated. Bathroom even has a heated floor. Next time I would bring my boat. Property manager called to make sure everything is ok too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025