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Nestled in lovely Leelanau County, Merbert Creek Cottage offers a tranquil retreat on the Leelanau Bike Trail. Unwind with family and friends after a day at the beach or exploring local wineries, shops, and beaches nearby. The cottage features three bedrooms with comfortable beds and private bathrooms for ultimate relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage

  • Conveniently located in lovely Leelanau County, you will find our newly renovated cottage directly on the Leelanau Bike Trail. Our 1950’s Merbert Creek Cottage is just 4 miles to Suttons Bay and 10 miles to downtown Traverse City. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is the perfect “Northern Michigan Getaway”. A great location to gather after a long day at the beach, shopping or exploring the surrounding area. Minutes away from several highly recommended local wineries, shops, and beautiful beaches.

    You will be directly on the TART Trail which is not only great for biking, but also a wonderful walking trail. This property is sure to please everyone traveling to our area!



    The cottage has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 has a twin-sized bunk bed. Bedroom 2 and 3 share the hallway bathroom.

    Amenities include: Gas grill, custom black walnut dining table, exterior deck, Wi-Fi, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, wine fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer, flat screen TV(s).

    Don't miss out on booking this beautiful cottage. 5 night minimum during June, July and August vacations, 3 night minimum for the rest of the year. Check in is 4pm and check out time is 10am unless other arrangements have been made.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • 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 - 25

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

Rules

-Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am per township ordinances. -You must be 25 years of age and have positive reviews to book this property. -No pets

-No smoking in the house or on the property. -Booking guest must be present for the entire reservation. -No bachelor/bachlorette parties

-No parking on grass -Booking guest is responsible for actions/damages of all guests at the property. -No other guests other then on original booking.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

About the area

Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Lakes Children's Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Suttons Bay travel guide
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    24 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    29 min drive - 35.3 km
  • The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:
    Torch Lake
    56 min drive - 76.8 km
  • bigLITTLE Wines
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hop Lot Brewing Company
    10 min drive
  • Brengman Brothers
    11 min drive
  • Leelanau Pie & Pastry
    16 min drive
  • VI Grill
    10 min drive
  • Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage located?

This family-friendly Suttons Bay holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of bigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards. Lake Michigan is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kim Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great stay and location. Second time we’ve stayed and enjoyed everything, clean, updated home, etc. only negative was tv and internet service was not the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Outstanding trail side home near TVC and Suttons Bay

One of the best stays we’ve had. Beautiful and thoughtfully outfitted home with all the amenities of a high-end hotel. Fantastic location and setting. Close to all the area attractions. Cannot go wrong staying here, and Charlie is a gracious and super responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim Patrick B.

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

Fall color and bike tour

Very impressed with the cleanliness and quality of workmanship in home. Very convenient to bike trail, Suttons Bay and several wineries. It was a great home base for our Leelanau and Old Mission adventures. Plan on visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Beautiful cottage I’

The home was beautiful, very clean, and well appointed. Charlie was amazing to work with and left me lots of snacks.! I will definitely be back! P
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Great trip up North!

Lovely and clean house! Enjoyed cooking a couple dinners on the grill! Near to golf, boat launch and wineries. Easy to drive to many near-by cities/towns. Enjoyed the near-by trail for daily walks. We had a couple fires in the evenings. Fun time for all of us! 😄😄
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exceptionally clean and well appointed. Charlie was very easy to communicate with. Centrally located to the wineries on Leelanau Peninsula.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I’d give 10 stars. Best VRBO we have ever rented.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would 100% recommend. We will definitely return. Super clean home. Gel comfortable. Quick responses from the owner. If we were to critique one thing, master bedroom has a queen bed. Would prefer a king.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

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

Amazing Place to Stay

This little home is absolutely adorable! If I could have bought it from the property manager I would have. The communication was very quick and efficient and the owners ensure your stay is nothing short or wonderful. We will be staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Beautiful House, Great Location

We enjoyed everything about staying at the house. I'll point out some highlights below. The house seems to be recently remodeled and was well done. Very clean There are so many amenities and little touches around the house that make staying here great. Quiet location but very close to wineries and restaurants around the peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Great stay at lovely house

This house is beautifully located in the farmland outside Suttons Bay, right off the bike trail and convenient to Lake Michigan, restaurants, and the grocery store. The house itself is clean and attractive and had everything we needed for our family stay, including coffee, bottled water, a bottle of wine and some snacks. We loved the fire pit and s'mores-making supplies! The bedrooms and bathrooms were nicely designed and laid out and there were lots of common areas for hanging out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Gem on the TART

This Place is right in so many ways! Clean Bright New Comfortable This was great for our family reunion in Sutton’s Bay. You can literally access the TART trail right off the back yard! Charlie was very responsive when we had some minor issues. Snacks and coffee were a nice touch. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Wonderful Home!

The home is immaculate, comfortable, and private. The owner was helpful and accommodating. We use VRBO very often, and this was one of my better experiences. My wife was delighted with the kitchen and found it very well equipped. Plenty of yard space if you have children, and the backyard connects directly to a bike path. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a ping pong and foosball table in the garage. My only request is that the owner adds a fire pit somewhere on the property. Overall this place is an A+
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great Place to Stay

Our family (husband, wife and 2 small kids) very much enjoyed this house. It was perfect for what we were looking for, as it provided a clean, newly remodeled, impeccably furnished home for our family to stay in. Everything was new and the owners did a great job on the furnishings. The game room was a nice touch in the garage and the outdoor patio was perfect for our evening meals (no bugs surprisingly!) The only thing we wish was included was a fire pit for evening bon fires and s’mores. As far as location, being right next to the trail is awesome and its easy to get to either downtown Sutton’s Bay or further west activities like Lake Leelanau, Leland, etc. I’m sure wine lovers, I.e. visitors without small children will absolutely love the location as there’s probably 30 wineries within a very short drive. Speaking of small children, the only downside is the house is on a pretty busy highway, although it is set back some with a yard separating it so it’s not a huge deal, but you do obviously have to pay close attention when they are outdoors. Would recommend this house to anyone and we would gladly stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

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

Best place to stay!

I'm not sure you could find a more perfect place to stay up north! One of the cleanest, nicest vacation rentals we've stayed at in a long time. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Nice place.

We enjoyed our stay and will look to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Beautiful and comfortable home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House is spacious, very clean, and well-furnished, and the setting is beautiful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Beautiful remodel & great location

Beautifully remodeled house that fit myself, my husband, two grandparents and two toddlers perfectly! The location to the tart trail cannot be beat if you are coming up for biking. We would def stay here again...and might be planning a fall trip already :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

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

BEAUTIFUL HOME!

The home is beautifully done! Everything was clean and comfortable! The Owner responded quickly to any questions we had and was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat A.

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

Wonderful!!

Loved the house and all the extras ie wine, coffee, snacks, water. The firepit was another added bonus which we enjoyed. Also, the bike/walking trail behind the house was wonderful.....walked most mornings!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Review

Great Property and location. The finishes are very nice and the place was very clean. Charlie was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Lovely

This recently remodeled property is lovely. Perfect for our family. Great customer service. Was like staying in a high-end resort only more room!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great week off

Kids rode from backyard, down tart trail, to Suttons Bay for ice cream and beach. Everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Beautiful cabin on bike trail

The property was wonderful. Everything is new and clean. So much attention given to the detail in this home. The bike trail is right in the back yard. The owner was extremely responsive to our questions. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOhn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024