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Charming Northport home on Lake Michigan. Fire pit. Dog ok.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Nestled in Northport, this charming waterfront family cottage offers a tranquil retreat with direct lake views from the enclosed porch and beautiful yard. Unwind by the firepit or explore nearby shops, art galleries, and restaurants within walking distance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Northport home on Lake Michigan. Fire pit. Dog ok.

This charming two-story waterfront family cottage in Northport features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy the enclosed porch with direct lake views and a beautiful yard featuring a beach and fire pit. Climb down a few steps on a ladder to reach Lake Michigan. The house is located on a quiet side street, within walking or biking distance to the town's shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

Dogs are welcome in this home.

-- THE PROPERTY –

Sleeps 9.

Bedroom 1: King Bed || Bedroom 2: Queen Bed || Bedroom 3: Queen Bed || Bedroom 4: 2 Twins || Separate living space: Futon Bed

OUTDOORS: Enclosed porch, yard, fire pit, gas grill

INDOORS: WiFi, DVD player, board games, puzzles, gas fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, crock pot, dishwasher, ice maker, trash bags, paper towels

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

MISC: living space on two levels

PARKING: 4 spaces

-- POLICIES --

- Dog allowed with a fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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

Property is also known as

Northport Beach Retreat waterfront pet ok
Charming, Waterfront Home on West Bay. Pet Friendly Cottage
Charming, Waterfront Home on West Bay. Pet Friendly Northport
1118-148950

About the area

Map
Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Willowbrook Mill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christmas Cove Farms - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peterson Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 12 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Knot Just a Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Northport home on Lake Michigan. Fire pit. Dog ok. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Northport home on Lake Michigan. Fire pit. Dog ok.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Charming Northport home on Lake Michigan. Fire pit. Dog ok. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Willowbrook Mill and Lake Michigan. Christmas Cove Farms and Leelanau State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Charming Northport home on Lake Michigan. Fire pit. Dog ok. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Perfect

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 was our second stay and we plan to keep returning! The location and amenities make this a perfect get-away for our family. We love the enclosed porch, the water quality and view, the short walk to downtown and the easy drive to much more.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Lovely house

Everything was as advertised. Clean and had everything you would need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Great Place

We totally enjoyed our stay here. Everything was just great. The only thing, is the coffee pot should probably be replaced, as it took quite a while to fill. The view, was just so beautiful and the sunsets in October were awesome. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

Another wonderful week!

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 come back every year and love staying in this house.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jaymes P.

wonderful home on the bay

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 relaxing, close enough to town to walk, quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Very pleasant experience and enjoyable 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 enjoyed our stay very much. Also, being close to town was a real plus. We liked the very spacious kitchen and nice appliances. The sunrises every day were beautiful to wake up to. The house was very cozy and all the rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle W.

Hidden gem

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 house was situated beautifully on the bay, the moon rises were amazing! Close enough to walk to town to participate in Northport activities and enjoy the restaurants, brewery, and shops but far enough away from the hustle and bustle to have a relaxed, quiet stay. House is the perfect blend of modern kitchen and bathrooms while preserving the old “cabin” feel in the wood paneled living room and upstairs bedrooms. When you hear “best of both worlds”, it accurately describes the esthetic and experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

Another great summer

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: Back again for another great stay - love this house as much as ever!

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Great Cottage Near Northport

The house is great. The pictures are accurate and it’s overall very comfortable. The yard and beach are nice especially with little kids. The beach is small but perfect to contain a roaming 4 year old. Quick walk into town and very very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Beautiful setting and 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: The view from this house is absolutely gorgeous! Very clean, well equated kitchen. Easy walk into Northport. Bring your bikes or golf cart and it would be even better. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Grand Rapids, MI

Northport retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Loved location and property. Would definitely go back!
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10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Perfect Location For a Week Away

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 house was in a perfect location. The house was immaculate when we arrived, and much larger than the pictures show for the price. Our two young children had a blast playing on the beach, and running around in the water all week. Very close to downtown, that you can even walk to, to do any shopping you desire with a public park/beach as well. We'll definitely be coming back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Dorene O.

Lovely 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’ve rented this home for long weekends on multiple occasions and have always found it charming and convenient.

4/10 Poor

Michael C., Ypsilanti

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location not cozy or clean.

There property is nicely located on the water and within walking distance from town. The amenities were limited. The house was full of cobwebs and dust. The furniture and kitchen were cheap and dirty. The communication was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

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

Sons wedding

Excellent, everthing we needed plus. Wedding venue in the area. We needed a place for us, grandma. Our 2 adult kids with 2 granddaughters. Perfect setting, rooms were great. Easy in and out without huge requirements, be kind to all properties! Wish we had more down time to enjoy the spaces. One word of care, slippery tub in master bath. Nursing bruised pride.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Brigid N.

Great View

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was created view of the lake was amazing and so was the little beach area. We did not like the lack of air flow and the limited windows. The house was very hot and uncomfortable, we had to use all the window fans and it still didn't cool the place down even at night. Wouldn't recommend for smaller toddler age children. Adults would do just fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melody D.

Best place ever!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 love everything about the place. The location is quiet, clean, beautiful and we'll be back again next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian H. H.

Another great week!

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 another wonderful week in this perfect cottage.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Our 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: Our stay at this place was a perfect fit for our family. Right on the water and a close walk to town. Would definitely stay again at this location!
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10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Beautiful Home!

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 is our second year staying at this beautiful rental house. Couldn't ask for a better location! Everything we needed was provided. Very quiet street.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

Beautiful View close to town

Our stay was great, close to everything yet far enough away not to be bothered. IF I had to make one complaint it's that the lawn could have been mowed to keep the bugs down a bit. Overall I still give 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kara S., Lansing

We LOVE Northport

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: This house is great! The shared spaces are larger than they appear in the picture. We were able to fit 6 people easily. The kitchen is spacious and a great place to cook. The house looks directly out to the water; its gorgeous! As of now, there is a small beach that can be accessed by stairs (only about 5 steps down). The water is crystal clear and we did find a couple of Petoskeys. Its not a great swimming beach because it stays very shallow (only about 2 feet). However it would be great to splash around in during the Summer. The house is about 3-5 blocks from downtown Northport. It is an older house so there are LOTS of notes from the owner. We did enjoy the binder with the history of the location. Overall is was a great location and great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ranae W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks

Great house for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Heaven

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: Great location and the view was amazing! Don’t forget to stargaze ! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria S., Wixom

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

Wedding Trip

The house was perfect and a lot bigger than it looked in the pictures. It was clean, close to the downtown and fully stocked. The property management company did an excellent job accommodating us. I highly recommend this house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022