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Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay

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West Bayshore Village front yard
back yard view of West Bayshore Village
View of West bayshore Village from boat launch
Living room kitchen
 Handicapped bath shower, for us old farts who likes to sit in the rain!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Black Star Farms
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay

Experience one of Leelanau counties unique historic properties! On site we have a wine tasting venue, Hawkins Farms Cellars, and a Thai restaurant, and close to lots of activities. Bring your boat, we have water access to the Traverse Bay, just across the street, with free overnight parking. The apartment is a 1 bedroom with queen size bed, living area with a couch, and coffee table, full kitchen, washer/dryer, full bath, coffee maker, microwave, free wireless internet, and flat screen TV.

Property manager

Salve and Rich Van Steenis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Leelanau Cheese Company - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Black Star Farms - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 13 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay in the heart of Leelanau county wine tasting region. Views to Traverse Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Suttons Bay apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ciccone Vineyard and Winery and Lake Michigan. BigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Great Stay!

The property was perfect for our long weekend in Michigan. I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Great location!

The apartment was lovely and well appointed. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. The Thai restaurant was delicious! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Summer home

I stayed for 12 weeks at this beautiful and quiet apartment. Everything I needed was there, including a washer and dryer, coffee maker, microwave, fridge and stove.
Stayed 76 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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

Great location and amenities

We had family staying in Sutton’s bay and was very close and travel to be with family. Clean place, great room temperature and everything worked as expected. Easy and enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very neat place, clean, friendly ownership. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sarah r.

Perfect getaway

The room was clean, the owners were friendly and the onsite wineries were a lot of fun. Would definitely go back! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loraine C., United States

Great getaway

Really enjoyed our stay at your apartment. It is very clean and everything we needed was right there. It was nice to be just five minutes out of town . We would definitely recommend this place to stay if you’re in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B., Strongsville

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

August Getaway

Great location, great people, great stroll along Shady Creek. A very peaceful getaway. Hope to see you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B., Strongsville

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

A Perfect Place to Stay

An excellent place to stay in Suttons Bay. Very comfortable and spotless rooms. The wine tasting and restaurant on site are added bonuses. Owners are friendly and responsive. I highly recommend this property. It is close to restaurants in Suttons Bay and a short drive to Traverse City. We can't wait to return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B., Strongsville

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

Hawkins Delight

Wonderful, quaint place. Friendly owners. So nice that you can dine and taste wine right on the property. We felt like family. Can’t wait to go back. Food is excellent too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Helen D.

Great value and location

Property was spacious and very clean, easy check-in / out and prompt refund of security deposit. Pictures are accurate. You can't beat the location for easy access to Traverse City and and places north or west on Leelanau!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Great Location! Comfortable Apartment!

This apartment had everything we needed. We love having a fully stocked kitchenette for breakfast. The location is great since it was close enough for trips to Traverse City and close enough to Suttons Bay for our favorites bike trail, L Mawby and Hop Lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great spot for a Leelanau Co getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. A very clean, well-maintained, one bedroom apartment. Located directly behind a wine tasting room that also has a Thai food restaurant and a store. We love the location as it was central when visiting all of the wineries from mission point all the way to Northport. We would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoph B.

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

Comfy

Very nice, clean place. They we accomodating as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Perfect Leelanau Experience

Great place and wonderful hosts! We arrived late on a Friday evening, and Rich hooked us up with some tasty spring rolls since most restaurants were already closed. The apartment is in a perfect location, clean, and provided all the required amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heather B.

The apartment was spacious and clean.

We enjoyed our stay in the apartment. The barn beam ceiling was an unexpected and intriguing surprise. The setting was very private with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. The Thai restaurant located on the premises was absolutely delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Saudia M., Ypsilanti

Perfect Getaway

This home met all our needs for our anniversary getaway to Traverse City. It was the perfect location on Leelanau..the attached Thai restaurant only increased the value of this booking. The food is so delicious! The apartment was so very clean, neat and tidy. We instantly felt at home. Salve and Rich were such hospitable hosts. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great location and beautiful property

My husband and I had a wonderful stay! The owners told us about a private beach across the road. We went down there and had it all to ourselves the afternoon that we checked in. I appreciated the signs asking us to take off our shoes in the bedroom and we were nicely asked to leave our bikes outside. You can tell the owners are proud of their property and we appreciated the cleanliness and hospitality. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Z., Troy, Michigan, USA

Great property, super clean, charming, and well-appointed apartment!

The pics were pretty accurate, but the appeal was so much better in-person. I loved the little cheese shop and winery attached, which was a stop on the wine-tasting tours. Very clean and well-kept units and property. The owners are very nice and welcoming. I just wish we had more time to try eating in their restaurant but we were very busy wandering and taking in sights around the Leelanau peninsula. We highly recommend a stay here to come enjoy the beaches and beach towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great location!

As advertised. Check in and out were easy. Unfortunately, we couldn't take advantage of the on site Thai and pizza place. They were sadly understaffed for the week of the 4th. Maybe another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location, clean, nice place to stay, needs better amenities and communications.

This place was at a wine tasting room which was great except the hours were short. They also had a restaurant onsite but because of their hours did not get a chance to try. Place itself appeared new. Needs to have more amenities for a stay like soap for the washing machine, more utensils etc. Communications were not good witht ht landlords as they did not give any responses to messages or any info on surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan G., Holt

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

Perfect Getaway!

This place was perfect for us. Fishing, food, wineries and site seeing. The rooms were very clean, very spacious and well tended to. The onsite winery and Tai resturant was ideal when we did not want to travel. I drove across the road almost every morning to fish. Late morning it was either back on the boat for the afternoon, off sight seeing and off to wineries. 4 wineries within about a mile. Suttons Bay maybe 10 min, Fishtown was only 30 min Glenn Arbor was 40 min. Staff were great very friendly and helpful. It was a great 5 days away for me and the wife. We will be back. Thank you to all the staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bethani I.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Suttons Bay Stay

It was a beautiful property in a great location. It was very clean and quiet. There is a restaurant in the building but we heard no noise from the business or smells until we actually went to the restaurant. The only problem we had was that we were under the impression that we had a room with 2 queen beds but there was only one bed. My husband slept on the couch in the living area. There was a full kitchen which was a surprise and an apartment sized washer and dryer in the pantry area. Even though the sleeping arrangements were not ideal we really enjoyed our stay. We also enjoyed a carry out we had at the Thai restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Quiet outside of Traverse City

Although 15 minutes from Traverse City, it is also right on M22 so very easy to navigate. We didn't spend much time in the room since we were there to see the sights. We missed the restaurant as it was closed whenever we would get back so it was not a noisy distraction at all. The room is around the back so you aren't bothered by any of the winery and restaurant traffic. A DVD player would have been nice but plenty to watch on cable when we got back from our busy days. It's small but clean and just what we needed for our stay. Thanks for an enjoyable weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel M., Fort Wayne, IN

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

Couples weekend getaway in July

Property and location are great! The people on site were helpful but I do not believe they are the actual owners. They people on site seemed to know what was going on so we ran into no issues though the Wifi and Wifi password information provided to us was not accurate. For this we had to review the piece of paper we signed in on to get this info. The location and the facilities are clean and in a great area! The bed was hard for us. We were told the couch is being upgraded which should really help elevate the apartment. If you want a couples' getaway with a great location and ease of access to a bevy of wineries, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dune National Forest, Leelanau Peninsula, and Old Mission Peninsula, then this place is a superb choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Salve and Rich Van Steenis

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Hello I am Salve Van Steenis, this is my home that I share with my husband, Richard. We will welcome you here to share our life in Suttons Bay. I am a Thai Chef, and Richard works in our wine tasting room Hawkins Farm Cellars. Lets have some fun together, see you soon!

Languages:

English

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