Second Glance Cottage | Lake Leelanau Waterfront

4 Bed - 2 Bath full house rental with 100 feet of direct frontage on beautiful Lake Leelanau! At 1500 sq. ft. and with a large yard there is plenty of space for the whole family! The drive to Traverse City is an easy 15 minutes though the country, you can’t be closer to the action on this lake. This serene lakefront escape was recently updated with granite counters and new appliances. Enjoy relaxing fireside after a day of wine tasting, kayaking, and exploring all that the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer.

*NEW for 2022*
Brand new patio with covered pavilion by the water!

*About the Property*
This cozy lakehouse can be found at the end of a quiet road just on the outskirts of Traverse City. You’ll have privacy and peace just 15 minutes from downtown - a rare find! We have high quality patio chairs and couches and reclining chairs to soak up the sun. The dock, kayaks, and outdoor space will have you ready to relax all summer and into autumn as the water will still be warm enough to swim into September!

A perfect home for large groups or families, this lakehouse includes 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The open-concept living room and kitchen make cooking during your vacation a breeze; or use the provided grill for a simpler meal after a busy day exploring the area!

The home includes all the amenities you’d hope to find to make your vacation feel like a home-away-from-home, such as a coffee maker, washer/dryer, WiFi, and including plenty of towels, linens, & beach towels.

*About the Area*
This home is perfectly situated! We sit just a mile and a half from the TART Trail, a 17-mile trail providing a paved connection between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. The trail is perfect for a walk, bike ride or morning run as it winds through picturesque forests, farms, vineyards, lakes, and ponds of northern Michigan.

Here, you’ll also be amidst Traverse City wine-country! Minutes away, you’ll find 20+ wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula alone. Just ask, and we can recommend a wine trail for you!

Lake Leelanau is one of the largest inland lakes in the Traverse City area, and includes two bodies of water, usually referred to as North Lake Leelanau and South Lake Leelanau. The home is on the southern shore. The lake covers over 8,000 acres and is easily accessible by boat as it offers two boat launches. Watersports are popular or you can just take a cruise up to the lakeside towns of Leland or Lake Leelanau for lunch. Fishing is excellent at all times of year and we even see lots of fish right off the dock!

Vacationers flock to this area of Traverse City to enjoy the scenic beauty, boating, quaint shopping and charm. Those who are new to the area can explore the nearby villages like Leland, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor and Northport. Sites like Sleeping Bear Dunes can be visited for a day-trip, and there are numerous sandy beaches surrounding the bays and lakes.

Shopping can be found in downtown Traverse City as well as the cute shops in downtown Suttons Bay and Leland. Must-try restaurants also line the downtown Traverse - we’ll recommend our favorites before your arrival! The drive toward Traverse City is easy and through the country so you can avoid traffic as much as possible.

*We are here to make your stay feel like home - feel free to contact us with any questions, and we hope you enjoy your time in beautiful Traverse City!*