Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Suttons Bay, MI

Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
‪3 min drive‬
Black Star Farms
‪5 min drive‬
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
‪9 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Whether the height of summer season, the peak of fall colors, or a cozy winter weekend, experience Northern Michigan and all its splendor. Enjoy majestic sunrise views of West Bay (Lake Michigan) nestled between Traverse City and Suttons Bay- Spend the day on the dock, visit a local winery or brew pub, climb Sleeping Bear Dunes...
DAYBREAK puts you at the center of ACTION + RELAXATION

2 bedrooms and 1 bath are on the main floor with a great deck off the main living area. A queen bed with twin trundle, bathroom and ample living space are in the lower level that walks out to a lower deck area and grass. Easy dock access for swimming, sunbathing & water sports (paddleboard & kayak provided). A Pack-N-Play and baby gate are available as well. We have stocked the cottage with coolers, life jackets, beach chairs, a blue tooth speaker and beach towels.

***Brand new bathrooms as of may 1st!

Property manager

Lee Day

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a pac-n-play and black out shades

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on the property

Please, no smoking anywhere on the property, inside or outside. Please, not PETS!

Please do not use the neighbors yard for water access, respect our property line and utilize our property only.

No boats allowed docked on our dock. The winds kick up quickly and can damage boat and dock...both of which are expensive to repair and replace.

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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 and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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.

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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Leelanau Cheese Company - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
Black Star Farms - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 14 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
‪VI Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Brengman Brothers - ‬8 min drive
‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬8 min drive
‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home with Cottage Charm located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Ciccone Vineyard and Winery and bigLITTLE Wines. L. Mawby Vineyards and Leelanau Cheese Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

16 Sept 2024

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

Perfect girls vacay location!

The house was clean, smelled fresh, all appliances worked, beds were comfortable. The house is located in a great area so we were able to go south into town and also north to explore a little. It was a perfect week and I would definitely stay at this property again! Some people may find the traffic from M22 too loud, but after a while, we didn't even notice it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

18 Aug 2024

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

Super Cool House on the Bay!!!

We loved our stay! We enjoyed the house, the bay, the area… ALL so nice! Very cool location close to so much… and right on the water! Loved swimming, kayaking and floating! Highly recommend this cozy home!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann M.

10 Aug 2024

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

just right

This property is on the water. The dock is great for swimming and using the kayaks supplied by the owner. The house is really nice and the deck outside has a beautiful view of the lake. We had a wonderful week.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo P.

6 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful view of Lake Michigan

This is our second year of staying at this waterfront home south of Suttons Bay. The owner provided kayaks and life jackets which were used multiple times each day. The house is very clean and inviting. My grandchildren enjoyed playing the games on the shelves. The kitchen has everything you need for a vacation stay,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

28 July 2024

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

Easy Access to All The Fun

The Waterfront home had beautiful views, especially from the expansive upper-level deck and wonderful dock with easy-access stairs to the clear, clean and waist-high - shallow for over 300 feet - lake. We built fires every night in the fire bowl to enjoy the moonrises and bountiful stars.The early-morning sunrises were absolutely stunning. The house is well-equipped and does have a cottage-like feel. Situated on M22, you do contend with traffic noise, but with a location halfway between Traverse City and Suttons Bay, it is a great spot to see and do so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

22 July 2024

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

Perfect Vacation!

We have stayed at Lee's wonderful lake home three years now. It has everything we want: dock for kayaking, two decks for relaxing, fire pit. There is no amenity needed that is not stocked. The beds are comfortable. Not only is the house clean, but it decorated so lovely. The location is perfect for day trips. We visit many small towns, wineries, restaurants, bike trails and dunes. Lee is a great host; although we find that we don't even need to reach out to her since every detail is covered. The first year we had questions about the area and she was always gracious and quick to respond. Before finding this place, we stayed at a couple that were lacking. This one is a gem! :)

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kadi P.

17 July 2024

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

Nice cottage

The waterfront home with cottage charm was a comfortable stay for the week. We enjoyed the lovely views of the water, the great deck overlooking it, and the open windows that let in a lot of sun and the view. The bathrooms were recently redone and are very nice. The home is right off of M22 and we were not prepared for how noisy the road is at night, and did detract from the peace and quiet of going up north. The basement is damp for anyone sleeping down there, and we had to get the propane tank filled for the grill and pick up more toilet paper and paper towel for our stay. Communication with the owner was very responsive, and there were a lot of board games and water toys that made our stay more fun with kids!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

13 July 2024

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

Wonderful Stay!

The house was wonderful, right on Lake Michigan! It was as advertised and better! The kitchen had everything we needed, the house was stocked with all the essentials and the amount of water sport items was more than expected! Lee made it easy to communicate with and always replied promptly! If we need a place to stay again in N. Michigan, we will be looking here first!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo P.

14 Aug 2023

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

House on Lake Michigan

The house was clean and organized. We had everything we needed for cooking for seven people. The grandchildren with their parents enjoyed the kayaks. The sun rise was magnificent from the deck that overlooks Lake Michigan.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

29 July 2023

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

Perfect spot for families!

We had a wonderful stay! The two floors were perfect, we had a floor for grandparents and a floor for our family with the kids. The water was clear and shallow and fun for everyone to wade around. The water toys were a blast, we made extensive use of the kayaks, water matsl and stand up paddle board. We also had a lovely swan visitor. Great location between Suttons Bay and Traverse City. Stunning view of the bay. We loved every minute and would definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

10 July 2023

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Our stay at the Bay

Our VRBO was absolutely fantastic! The layout of the home as well as being right on the bay was the perfect choice for us and our friends. The distance to downtown was far enough away that we felt the charm of the bay but close enough to travel to all the fun downtown sites to explore and enjoy. The home was very clean and was supplied well with extras to have fun if we just wanted to stay, enjoy the dock and water. recommend this VRBO highly.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 July 2023

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Fun on East Bay

We had a great time. We enjoyed the water & the water toys. We drove to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes & did the scenic drive tour & took lots of photos! We drove into Traverse City & did some shopping in the Open Space tents & walked through the down town area & along the marina to admire the fancy boats. We ate at some of our favorite restaurants & A

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

13 Oct 2022

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

Gorgeous view!

Wow! The back of the house has two lare decks facing the water and is just gorgeous! House is beachy and super cute and very clean. Lower level is perfect for a family with kids. Location to TC and to wineries is awesome. Only downside is that it is on a busy street so those sleeping on main floor had some traffic noise (white noise on your phone might be helpful). All in all, loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F., Detroit, MI

11 Oct 2022

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

Perfect Stay!

We had an absolutely great time at Lee’s place and so lucky to have booked it! We went for a girls weekend and able to closely visit wineries, hang out on the balcony and have dinner in Traverse City. We kept remarking the whole weekend how perfect it was. We would love to come back next year, thanks Lee!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda P., Oakland, MI

7 Sept 2022

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

Relaxing Lakefront Cottage

Great location for water fun and perfectly positioned between Traverse City and Suttons Bay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2022

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

Great Stay

We had a really nice time at this property. 5 good sized adults, and there was plenty of space. Nice water toys, and the lake with great sunrises, all wonderful. Very attentive and action oriented property manager (Lee).

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

1 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful Lake Side Escape

We had a wonderful week on the bay. The house is well put together and well stocked with quality kitchen equipment, comfortable beds and couches, and an abundant amount of towels, beach towels, blankets etc. all for a convenient and cozy time. The lake view from the balcony and downstairs porch cannot be beat. The dock with a ladder and stairs is perfect for getting in the water to swim or launch kayaks and paddle board which are provided with the house along with other water gear. The new bathrooms are great as well and the upstairs and downstairs set up gives ample space for everyone. Lee was very responsive but also mostly let us be which is our preference and even is mailing back an item I foolishly left behind.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

25 July 2022

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

A Gem

This gem is a peaceful place to play on the water and close to all the places you want to go. We were comfortable with eight people spreading among two floors. The house was clean, with extras to make us feel welcome. A great array of beach toys are provided for stay at home entertainment on the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Holly G.

11 July 2022

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

Lake vacation

This was a wonderful house for us. It slept five comfortably could have slept more but there would be less privacy since only three “bedrooms”. The house was clean and well stocked with cooking supplies and storage containers. Perfect lake access off the backyard with slightly rocky/mostly Sandy bottom and great swimming. We had access to two kayaks, a SUP, a lily pad, a gas grill, an anchor, and used everything! Only downsides are, when the AC is on to make it comfy upstairs, the downstairs is freezing, and there is constant traffic noise from M22. However, being on M22 was also great since it was so easy to get to Sutton’s Bay, Leland, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City. Lee was very responsive amd accommodating. We will definitely come back to Daybreak!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

6 July 2022

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

Beautiful and peaceful lake house

Daybreak is a beautiful property with a wonderful lakefront view of the sunrise. Having our own dock, paddle boards, and kayaks available was wonderful. The water is very shallow so the kids were able to go quite a ways out without problems. The house is well-kept, the new bathroom remodels are excellent, and we all enjoyed a very relaxing week. Lee is very responsive and took care of any issue we had right away. I highly recommend renting this property!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

12 June 2022

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

Loved our stay!

We came up north as a group of girls to explore the Traverse City area and check out the wineries. Our rental was perfectly spacious for the 8 of us and we really enjoyed spending time on the downstairs deck (the weather wasn’t quite warm enough for hanging out in the water). Would recommend this place to any groups similar to ours for sure. Very clean and perfect for what we were looking for!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

22 Oct 2021

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

Great location, nice water view from both floors.

We had a great time wine tasting in the area. It’s in a great location and close to wineries. Host was awesome and great communication. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

18 Oct 2021

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

Cozy Cottage

Great location for the activities we planned. Home was cozy and clean. Provided all the beach amenities. House was fully stocked with cleaning items and kitchenware.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

7 Oct 2021

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Nice bay side property

Small but had everything we needed. Road noise was loud 6:30 AM through 9:00 PM ish.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

19 Sept 2021

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

Very nice house on The Bay

House was very clean. The kitchen set up was great. The dock and the Bay were great, sandy bottom and nice swimming. Pretty shallow, about waist high for quite a ways out. The mattresses were extremely comfortable, one of them being a Sleep Number. The two bedrooms and bathroom upstairs were a little small and a little tight....My husband and I stayed upstairs and the second bedroom remained empty...Not sure how four people could share that little bathroom but for a week it would be ok...The bedrooms upstairs also get alot of road noise, which bothered me at first but after the first night I didn't really hear it anymore....And after 11 pm it dies down. But if you think it would bother you get dibs on the downstairs. The downstairs was the best. Our adult son stayed there and it was very private with his own bath and quiet.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lee Day

With a love of Northern Michigan 3 siblings and their families came together from Cleveland, Denver & Traverse City and purchased DAYBREAK TC as a family owned vacation home. We take great pride in providing a warm, inviting cottage full of amenities for a comfortable stay. We have taken extra precautions to ensure a safe and clean stay amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why they chose this property

With just 25 feet between you and the water, this perfectly appointed cottage gives you the best of West Bay & Lake Michigan -10 minutes to Suttons Bay & 20 minutes to Traverse City allows for easy access to a host of all-season activities, world-class restaurants and beautiful scenery. The TART trail is right around the corner and is situated in the heart of Leelanau County wine country. If you fancy a day of relaxation, the private dock gives you easy access to the lake with a view of Power Island.

What makes this property unique

Footsteps to the water with sunrise views, this house offers the best year-round access to Northern Michigan fun!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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