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In the heart of Suttons Bay, this 5BR, 3.5BA home offers ample space for your family and friends in a child-friendly setting. With a scenic woods setting and partial view of Lake Michigan from the second floor, unwind on the expansive deck or cozy up with Netflix and full cable package.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

BOOK YOUR SUMMER 2026/2027 UP-NORTH RETREAT NOW

  • Update (Spring 2026): We've recently completed several elegant and tasteful renovations.

    Welcome to Our Charming and Modern 5BR, 3.5BA Home in Northern Michigan! Perfectly situated 5 blocks from the lake, this property offers ample space for your family and friends in a child-friendly setting.

    Please Note: During the high-demand months of July and August, we are only accepting week long reservations with Saturday as the check-in/check-out day.

    About the Space:
    Our modern yet rustic home in the village of Suttons Bay is nestled on 4 private acres, just blocks away from the bay. This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house is equipped with contemporary amenities against the backdrop of Northern Michigan's charm.

    House Details:
    - Size: 3,100 sq ft
    - The largest deck in the northern Michigan :)

    Bedrooms:
    - Master bedroom with a king bed
    - Second and third bedrooms with queen beds
    - Fourth and fifth bedrooms with two twin beds each
    - 2 inflatable air beds with fresh linens (available upon request)

    - Scenic woods setting with a partial view of Lake Michigan from the second floor
    - Flooring: Hardwood and carpet
    - Kitchen: Wood countertops, newer appliances (fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dishwasher), fully equipped with cooking appliances and silverware
    - Forced-air (A/C) air conditioning and ceiling fans in most rooms for your comfort
    - Entertainment: Full cable package, Netflix, and wireless internet
    - Amenities: Fresh linens, towels, hand towels in each bedroom, washing machine, dryer, ironing board, and iron
    Convenient Access to the TART Trail:
    The house is ideally located for easy access to the TART trail, just a 4-minute ride away. We provide 3 bikes for your enjoyment and exploration.

    Travel from Traverse City:
    The commute from Traverse City typically takes between 15 and 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

    Reservation Requests:
    When requesting a reservation, please include:
    1. A brief introduction (2-3 lines) about yourself, including your origin, what brings you to Northern Michigan, and the ages/occupations of each group member.
    2. Any additional information or special requests you may have.

    Thank you for considering our home for your stay in Northern Michigan!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,100 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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Suttons Bay is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Suttons Bay travel guide
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy dune, dense forest, and a large body of water.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    14 min drive - 21.7 km
  • A coastal town with a large body of water, dense residential area, and a prominent church.
    Traverse City Beach
    32 min drive - 40.7 km
  • A clear turquoise lake with a forested island in the background.
    Torch Lake
    59 min drive - 82.1 km
  • beach near Suttons Bay Marina
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach near Sutton Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hop Lot Brewing Company
    3 min drive
  • Big Dex's Pizzeria
    6 min drive
  • Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs
    13 min walk
  • VI Grill
    13 min walk
  • Fiddleheads
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BOOK YOUR SUMMER 2026/2027 UP-NORTH RETREAT NOW pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BOOK YOUR SUMMER 2026/2027 UP-NORTH RETREAT NOW?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BOOK YOUR SUMMER 2026/2027 UP-NORTH RETREAT NOW?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BOOK YOUR SUMMER 2026/2027 UP-NORTH RETREAT NOW?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BOOK YOUR SUMMER 2026/2027 UP-NORTH RETREAT NOW located?

Situated in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. 45 North Vineyard & Winery is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 64 reviews
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9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvonne p.

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

Loved our stay

Great house. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

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

Comfortable Family Setting

We enjoyed having our whole family stay over! Very comfortable place with convenient access to hiking, beach, and downtown Sutton's Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic stay in Suttons Bay

Beautiful property tucked away with a 5 minute walk to downtown SB. The house is magnificent, with all the amenities needed for a trip away from home. The owner Chris was attentive and eager to do whatever was needed to make it a great stay. We’ve stayed at several properties in SB, and this is the nicest!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

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

Quiet location

House and property were magnificent tucked away in a wooded hill side. 5 minutes to town with many wonderful shops, places to eat, and access to the bay. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Up-North Retreat! The host was very communicative and went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. The location is ideal for exploring both Suttons Bay and nearby communities, and as a central location to venture north, south, and west. Less than an hour to Sleeping Bear Dunes (a must-see), among other up north attractions. The house itself is beautiful (pictures don't do it justice) and the large decks and fenced-in backyard were a highlight for humans and dogs alike! We hope to come back very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

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

Family time

Outstanding property! Ample space. Well stocked kitchen. Fenced yard for the dogs. Every you could ask for regarding amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Wonderful Stay in Suttons Bay

The house (inside and outside) was spacious, in wonderful shape and it was perfect for our growing family. The adults and kids loved it. It's in a quiet, beautifully wooded neighborhood. You have a five minute walk to downtown Suttons Bay and the public beach. Chris is a great property manager and was on top of everything throughout the entire rental process.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

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

Our Sutton’s Bay Happy Place

Our 3rd consecutive year at School Hill. We absolutely love it. It fits our family beautifully. Every room is so comfortable and well furnished. Kitchen has everything needed for a perfect vacation. Grounds are wooded with 3 decks for relaxing. Could not be better for a family and their fur babies! We hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great house. Close to everything.

Quiet neighborhood a few blocks from downtown Suttons Bay. Chris was easy to reach. I had some confusion about house access and he responded right away. The location made easy access to TC and Leland. There were 5 of us so having our own rooms was nice. Would certainly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Wedding Weekend

The house was incredible. Very clean house. Comfortable. The dogs loved the backyard, couldn’t get them to come inside. We were able to use the fire pit one night. It was very nice. Nothing negative to say about this house
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Quiet Wooded Retreat Yet Close to Resort Town

House is more spacious than appears in photos! Nestled on hill and surrounded by woods helped provide quiet remote feel, yet remarkably close to town of Suttons Bay. Within walking distance - downhill to town. Nicely appointed with all imaginable kitchen appliances and excellent dinnerware. Comfortable beds and linens! Deck is fantastic. Great layout for our mixed family - space for everyone to enjoy, gather, or have private time. Wish I would have made time to use the exercise room! Honestly can’t say enough about this rental. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena R.

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

Perfect location!

House is in great shape and HUGE - pictures don’t do the size justice. Two large porches over looking a sloped backyard. Kitchen was well appointed with stuff for cooking and even spices. Rooms were clean and spacious - plenty of space for teens to hangout downstairs and adults upstairs. There is an exercise room. Location is super close to downtown Sutton’s Bay - walking distance — but just far enough away for it to be private. Perfect landing spot from which to explore the entire Leelenau peninsula. It is on a series of hills, so biking down to trails is great, but up will give you a workout. Shaded and private. We truly enjoyed our stay. Hosts were very responsive and we’d definitely come back when visiting the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nola T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, the house had plenty of space for our group, including a beautiful deck for lots of time outside. It was very convenient to be able to use the garage, and the host was responsive all weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Leelanau Wedding Stay

Our daughter had a destination wedding and we needed a place in Suttons Bay for our family to stay. This place worked out great for everyone for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENISE K.

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

Summer 2024

Great place, great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

sam s.

Fantastic location

Absolutely great location with an easy walk to town and the beach. House is large with plenty of room for our group of 14. We ate most meals on the large deck amongst the large pine trees. Lots for families to do in the area, not to mention the plethora of wineries and distilleries for the adults.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had stayed here last year and totally enjoyed everything about it. This year was exactly the same, with a few nice updates. Couldn't have asked for a better time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey S.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a fantastic stay in Sutton's Bay. The house was perfect to accommodate our needs and allowed for great togetherness but also spacious enough that everyone had their own space and privacy. We look forward to staying at this house again next year. Thank you Chris.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Family fun

This is my family’s second stay here and it did not disappoint. One of my favorite spaces is the deck. It’s so beautiful and peaceful, So much room for my whole family to hang out. The location is perfect. Walkable to town and the beach. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda L.

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

Even better than it looks!!!

Our family loved every minute of our vaca in northern MI~this beautiful home was PERFECT for us, and our host immediately addressed a couple of minor issues we had. The deck was incredible, and we loved the fire pit for s’mores making! House is located just an easy walk away from the village & the beach. We were very happy with our home away from home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Perfect Home for a Large Family

We found this home to be located in a wonderful and secluded wooded setting, offering the quite we were looking for. The home it self was clean and well maintained. The house was also well equipped with and we lacked for nothing. An added bonus was modern 18 speed bikes which we took advantage of with the great trails around. We would rent here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angeline L.

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

The house, the town - perfect for our summer reunion

Chris' house in Suttons Bay was absolutely perfect for our multi-generational family reunion. There was plenty of space in the house for gathering and together time, and room to spare for anyone who needed some quiet too. The photos truly do not do it justice. Just as perfect is the house location, nestled in a quiet cul de sac but still a short walk from the heart of Suttons Bay - the beach, fishing pier, Leelanau Trail access, shopping and eating - an nice stroll for all of our family. It was also very easy to drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City - so much to see and do in this beautiful corner of Michigan, it would be a joy to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

DeAnn C.

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

Fall weekend for 8

The home was in a great location, well stocked and had lots of room for eight of us. I do feel that the cleanliness was an issue with all of us. The kitchen and baths need more attention and there was a water leak/stain in the living room that was unsightly. The owner was very fast with responses on a couple questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Perfect Family Venue

Our family vacation was better than we could ever hope for due to all that was offered by this home. We were immediately impressed by the spacious kitchen, living areas and awesome deck. Had wonderful evenings on the deck, relaxing, roasting marshmallows on the fire pit, cooking on the gas grill and star gazing. We loved being able to walk into town to eat, shop and enjoy the beach with the playground. The Dunes, canoeing and Traverse City were all within a half hour of the house. The house, itself, was very clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable. We would highly recommend this house to our family and friends or anyone, for that matter, who wants a wonderful vacation spot in a private, wooded location, with a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a perfect week at this spacious, beautiful home. The listing was accurate and the house was clean and well equipped. The muffins and local wine on the counter were a welcome surprise! We cooked a couple of family meals in the kitchen. We also used the grill and firepit without any issues. There was plenty of space for 7 adults and our well behaved lab. The setting was very peaceful and we loved being able to walk to downtown Suttons Bay. The uphill walk home was slightly strenuous but totally manageable. The location allowed us to easily hike Sleeping Bear Dunes and kayak the Crystal River in Glen Arbor. Many wineries and the towns of Empire, Leland, and Northport were also fun to explore. The restaurants in Suttons Bay and the local beach are also wonderful (especially Martha's Leelanau Table and Hop Lot) We highly recommend this rental and the surrounding areas!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025