Cedar Shake Garden Retreat

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12218.3 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Suttons Bay, Michigan

Leelanau Sands Casino
‪6 min drive‬
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
‪9 min drive‬
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
‪9 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Welcome to Cedar Shake Garden Retreat, a charming and historical home located in the heart of downtown Suttons Bay. Built in 1902, this cedar shake home is situated just one block from local shops, restaurants, and bars, making it the perfect location for a relaxing vacation.

With its prime location on the Leelanau Wine Trail, you'll have easy access to some of the best wineries in the area. And when you're ready to hit the beach, you'll be just two blocks away from Suttons Bay Beach.

The Space:
This family-friendly home has something for everyone. Kids will love the dedicated lower level with trundle bets, games, toys, and a ping pong table. The large backyard with a fire pit, gas grill, and plenty of seating is perfect for a summer evening BBQ.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the beautiful front porch overlooking downtown Suttons Bay. And when it's time to hit the beach, we provide beach chairs for our guests.

The home is fully stocked with all the supplies you'll need for your stay. Sleeping arrangements include a king bed in one room, queen beds in each of the other three bedrooms, two trundle beds (4 twin mattresses) in the lower level, and a pull-out sofa in the living room.

Take advantage of the public tennis courts, park, and seasonal ice rink located just one block away. This is the perfect vacation spot for families, couples, and groups of friends looking to explore all that Suttons Bay has to offer. Book your stay at Cedar Shake Garden Retreat today!

Sleeping Arrangements are as follows:
Upstairs room 1: King bed
Upstairs room 2: Queen Bed
Upstairs room 3: Queen Bed
Upstairs room 4: Queen Bed
Lower Level: 2 sets of trundle beds (totaling 4 twin mattresses)
Living Room: 1 pull-out sofa.

Please note:
- We list this home as able to sleep 12, but can accommodate up to 14 with a pull-out sofa in the main floor living room.
- While this home does not have central air- each upstairs bedroom has one AC window unit and a ceiling fan. The basement, where the trundle beds are located has a ceiling fan but stays cool.

Guest Access:
The entire home & garage (fits one vehicle).

The Neighborhood:
Our home is located in Downtown Suttons Bay, just one block back from the main street!

Getting Around:
Walking distance to downtown Sutton's Bay. Downtown Traverse City is just a 17 mile drive away!

Other Things to Note:
This home invites you to bring your furry friend on your trip to Northern Michigan! Please know, we collect a $100 per pet fee. After you have confirmed your reservation, we ask that you message us to let us know you will be bringing your pet(s), and we will then send the additional charge of $100 per pet over! We do not allow for any more than 2 pets per stay.

Interaction with Guests:
Guests will be able to reach out at any point with questions or concerns via call, text, or Airbnb. We strive to be readily available to all guests.

Property manager

Bayshore Vacation Rentals

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

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

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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Suttons Bay, Michigan

What's nearby

Black Star Farms - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
Historic Fishtown - 16 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
‪VI Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬3 min walk
‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Shake Garden Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Shake Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Shake Garden Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Shake Garden Retreat located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and 45 North Vineyard & Winery. Lake Leelanau and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

22 Oct 2024

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

Great house in a great location!

Loved the private fire pit experience. Well stocked kitchen and supplies. Short walk to shopping, food, and beach. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

22 June 2024

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

Great home for our family

The home is set perfectly for our needs on the special occasion. We would stay here again. only feedback is that you need to replace the Fire pit it is falling apart, and the grill also needs to be replaced.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

9 Aug 2023

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

Sutton’s Bay Gem

Wonderful stay in this beautifully-landscaped historic home with a serene decor just a short walk to the beach, shops, theater and restaurants. Central location to wine-tasting. Great for families.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

23 Sept 2021

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

Great Place to Stay in Suttons Bay

Excellent property for three couples to enjoy time in the Suttons Bay area. Parking was a bit tight for three cars but really enjoyed the setting. Front porch and back deck were wonderful.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

7 Nov 2022

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

Great location and very clean

The house was a block from all of the local shopping and restaurants. We really enjoyed the front porch to gather.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

2 Sept 2024

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

Perfect Spot for a Family Get-together

Cedar Shake Garden Retreat was the perfect place for our children, grand-children and dog to gather for a week “Up North.” Sutton’s Bay is a lively resort village on Traverse Bay, full of good restaurants, interesting shops and a lovely city park and beach on the bay. The house is on a quiet street a block off the main drag close to everything, with a beautiful private back yard and fire pit for ‘s’mores-making and a large front porch for family conversations. We could not have been with our choice of accommodations!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B., Scottville, Michigan

19 Oct 2021

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

Perfect stay!

Great location. Perfect walking distance. Clean. Comfy beds. Everything you could need.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

3 June 2024

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

A weekend for the me.ory book

This property is spectacular--the pictures don't do it justice. The house is roomy, very comfortable and fully stocked. The outdoor areas are serene and secluded and this darling town is only steps away. Hiking, swimming and other outdoor activities are close as well. We were in town for a nephew's wedding and this housd couldn't have been more perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

14 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful House,

What a great home for a lazy weekend in Suttons Bay enjoyed by sisters, daughter and nieces! This was our 4th annual girls weekend and this house was by far the best! Kitchen was beautiful as well as the 4 bedrooms and living room. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

6 July 2024

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

Magical

8 adults, 3 kids, and 2 dogs…we were very comfortable and didn’t feel at all crowded. House is located one block up from the charming downtown and beach access. Had a great time discovering new places, beach day, riding bikes, playing pickleball, and the cooler Michigan weather. The kitchen was not stocked very well for making dinners but we adapted and it didn’t take away from our experience. Management company is great to work with; quick responses and clear communication. Give this place 5 stars all around!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

7 Nov 2021

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

Wedding weekend

This property is amazing. Our son had his wedding at Black Star Farms and we couldn't have asked for a better location. Walking distance to everything in Suttons Bay. Perfect for our family and friends to celebrate his wedding. I requested more blankets and they were delivered promptly. Absolutely perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah O.

26 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Amazing location, house needs a little TLC

Pros - amazing location, cute backyard, really nice to sit out in front porch. I would say for the cost, we were a little disappointed with the place. We had 8 people, with the house listed as suitable for 12- it would not have accommodated 12 as is given seating options. For the price, would have liked more kitchen items (only 1 spatula and 1 dish towel). One bedroom has a really saggy mattress , and you can’t run all the upstairs Ac units at once yet some windows don’t open. The property managers were very responsive to any issues. I would stay there again given the location but I would now know to bring some household items for myself.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy Z.

17 June 2024

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

Nice location

House location was great! Very close the downtown strip and beach. When booked asked if it was possible to check in early and unfortunately we could not be accommodated. Cleaning/staff was still there when we arrived at 4pm check in time. They quickly finished up and left. Bed in the bedroom at the top of the steps on the right needs to be replaced. The mattress sags and springs poke through. Unable to run all AC units yet there are no screens to open the windows. However, the biggest complaint/concern is the basement. Four of the beds are located in the basement and the basement is damp and smells musty and moldy. The smell is so overwhelming. The basement is so damp the bedding was damp to the touch. House comfortably sleeps 8, basement should not be counted as sleeping space.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

13 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

24 Oct 2022

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

Cute house

Cute house!!! We really enjoyed our stay. It’s really close to downtown and all the fun shops. We would definitely stay here again if we come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kerry A.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Customer Service

First I'd like to commend Sarah for her excellent customer service. After terrible customer service by Danielle, she saved the day. We were not provided the amount of TP and paper towels that Danielle told us were there. The cleaning crew were in a hurry (still there when we arrived) yet Danielle was rude in telling us that she believed the cleaning crew (who probably wanted to save their jobs) and not the customer who paid alot of money. Danielle told us we had to go out and get our own. Thankfully Sarah was coming over to do some outside cleaning and when I told her the situation, she checked the storage (no TP) and went to the store to get some which she left with a nice note. Thank you Sarah! As for the property, the pictures are a bit deceiving. The property is not as well maintained as the pictures show. The showers, not only extremely small, but had mildrew in the frames. The bathroom vent fans were caked in dust. The refrigerator ice tray had mold on it. Also I awoke one night to find a chipmunk in my room. Apparently he came through a hold in the floor by the radiator. The location of the house was perfect. One block from the main part of town and a couple of blocks from the beach. There was garage parking for our car which was nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jan V.

31 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Long weekend in Suttons Bay

Great location in the heart of Suttons Bay! Nice old house with a lovely backyard. We stayed with 5 adults and had plenty of room. However, the house is marketed for 12-16 people and that is a stretch. Although there are two bunkbeds in the basement and two pull-out sofas in the living room, in addition to the four bedrooms upstairs, the place does not accommodate that many people in other areas. People in the area asked us if we would recommend the house for a large gathering they were planning with family coming into town for a month and we advised against it. For example, the dining table seats just four people and there were only seven dinner plates. The kitchen in general is not very well equipped. Not a problem if you eat out every day but we wanted to cook ourselves and had to borrow a number of basic kitchen utensils from the neighbors. Apparently the oven had not been cleaned - when we turned it on the first day it started smoking heavily and set off the fire alarms. Finally, the house has individual airconditioning units upstairs but the screens had not (yet?) been put on the windows so we could not open any of the windows downstairs or upstairs despite a few very warms days at the end of May. In conclusion, a nice place but given its price point it fell a bit short of expectations.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

JoAnn S.

23 May 2022

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

Great location for our needs

The property was as described. It was cold so we didn't need to use the air conditioners in the windows. It was within walking distance to the shops and restaurants in Suttons Bay. A nice backyard that would have made a great gathering space if the weather had cooperated. Lots of seating inside as well. A large kitchen so many could work in there if needed. Will consider renting again when we need that large of a space.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fawaz A.

17 May 2022

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

Traverse city trip

The place is amazing. Can easily fit a large group of people and very clean. Amenities are top notch and the host responds to emails very quickly

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

23 Jan 2022

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

Cute house

Very cute house! Nice and clean

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy E.

25 Nov 2021

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

Cedar Shake Resort

Our extended family of 8 were very comfortable in this spacious charming house. Having all the bedrooms allowed everyone to have their space Short walk into town a highlight Everything so close. We’ve always enjoyed visiting this area and this was a great choice to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mustafa F.

31 Aug 2021

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

Cozy farmhouse inspired house

We stayed here for a couple of days. Lovely place, fairly clean with the exception of the dust on the fans and a insects living here and there. The upstairs bathroom had some sort of ant colony under the heat elements that kept crawling about! Hopefully they find their way out. Backyard is cozy and beautifully done with a nice clean deck. The place is spacious and perfect for a getaway from all the noise of a busy lifestyle. I would have given it five stars if it wasn't for the minor cleaning related notes we had.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas J.

14 Aug 2021

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

Fabulous vintage house

Quiet street with wonderful covered porch for reading, daydreaming. Private backyard with grill. Finished basement with games and bunk beds. Room for everyone to get together.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

31 July 2021

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

Perfect getaway house!!!

We loved this house! It was so spacious! It was also a perfect location!!!! Thank you so much!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach D.

13 July 2021

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

Solid option in Sutton’s Bay

Beds/mattresses, linens/towels, bathrooms - all good. Kitchen supplies leave more to be desired; for example, did not appreciate scratched up nonstick pans to cook with or ancient tin colander etc. having said that, we usually found what we needed. Private back yard was lovely. Porch was nice too. Wii games fun for kids. A/C units loud. Location excellent. Overall it worked for us. Not certain of value, due to personal insufficient experience with VRBO.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bayshore Vacation Rentals

What makes this property unique

Check-In: Is at 4pm (Early Check-in is not possible due to our cleaning crew needing to complete their work)
Check-Out: Is at 11am (We are unable to accommodate late check-out, our cleaning service will arrive at the house promptly at 11 AM.)
*Please note when booking you will incur the following charges under Required Fees:- Processing Fee: 3% - Cleaning Fee: $345
In addition, you will also be charged with a Security Deposit of $1000 fully refundable within 14 days of your stay, as long as no damages occur.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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