Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cottage with Shared Private Beach

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2 bedroomsSleeps 446.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Traverse City, MI

Lake Leelanau
‪1 min walk‬
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
‪10 min drive‬
Front Street
‪17 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Up North perfection on South Lake Leelanau. Watch the sunset from the patio, shared gazebo, beach or lakeside firepit. Private, regularly groomed beachfront . 20 minutes to Traverse City, Suttons Bay or Leland. 30 Minutes to Traverse City Horse shows. Two bedrooms, one bath. Freshly remodeled, full size refrigerator, indoor and outdoor dining and picnic table. Beachfront is 50 feet away with uninterrupted views to the water. Sleeps 4 comfortably.

Guests to supply all linens, bedding, towels and paper products. Beds and pillows all incased. Mini-split heating and cooling for year round comfort. Seasonal cross country skiing, snow shoeing, hiking and swimming available near the property. Several boat rental companies in area. 30 Minutes to Flint Fields Horse Park

4 acres shared West Wind Resort property. Large patio and two parking spots as well as boat trailer parking. Boat launch 1 mile down the road. Boats under 20 feet may utilize Slot 1 in the marina. Engines must be down when docked. The cottage is geared toward adults and not appropriate for children under 13. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

Property manager

Kyrstin Ritsema

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Cottage geared toward older families.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely nothing unnatural to be flushed other t

Beaching of boats and off shore docking prohibited

Parking in cottage #1 slots or designated overflow

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is 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.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
Front Street - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
Chateau Chantal - 39 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪VI Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Brengman Brothers - ‬9 min drive
‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬15 min drive
‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cottage with Shared Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cottage with Shared Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cottage with Shared Private Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lake Leelanau Cottage with Shared Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Leelanau, bigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards. Lake Michigan and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

27 Oct 2024

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

Nice peaceful getaway.

Beautiful yard and lake. Clean accommodations and nicely furnished. The only recommendation would be queen beds in each room if you are with another couple but other than, our stay was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

18 Aug 2023

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

Waterfront Cabin

We enjoy the cabin. It has a beautiful lake view. The patio furniture was comfortable for morning coffee and evening drinks.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

1 Sept 2023

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

West Wind Resort

We loved this place! It was small but cozy and it had everything we needed to be comfortable during our stay. We had a few questions and the owners responded quickly . We definitely we be coming back.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K., Saginaw

30 Aug 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Location! Its a short drive to attractions. And that's if you even want to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

18 Sept 2023

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

West Wind

Cottage was very clean and nicely decorated. Outdoor seating area was very pleasant with a beautiful view of the lake. Sunsets gorgeous. Convenient to all of Leelanau Peninsula.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tom C.

3 Aug 2022

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

Cozy Cottage on Lake Leelanau

Cottage was as listed. It’s cozy but has everything you need.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey V.

3 Aug 2023

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

Family Vacation 2023

My family has been going to the eest wind cabins for over 20 years, and this cabin is one of the best. It was very clean when we got there and stocked with everything we needed, along with lake access, boat docking, and firepits. The owners are super easy to work with and we will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher F.

30 June 2022

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

West Wind 2022

My family and I have been visiting this property for 3 consecutive years and absolutely love it! Super clean and well maintained. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyna N.

16 July 2023

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

Leelanau never dissapoints

Cutest cottage! Near so many activities and restaurants. Been coming up for many many years. Now my Grands are enjoying all that Leelanau has to offer. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

23 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing

The cottage and the location was perfect for our needs. It was difficult to leave the serenity and peaceful surroundings. The only difficulty we had was the TV. The owners were at able to help us through the problem hence we had no TV during our stay. That was disappointing.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

25 July 2022

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

Wonderful stay!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! There were only two of us, so space was plentiful. Every morning we sat out on the patio and had our coffee, and each evening we sat there and read or chatted about our day. The sunsets were gorgeous and there was always a pleasant breeze. The cottage was very clean, updated and well-equipped. The Internet worked well, as did the AC (although we didn't use it much). The location is central to many of the attractions of the area including Traverse City, Leland, Fishtown and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. We're already talking about "next time!"

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

18 June 2021

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

Beautiful Cottage - Great Location!

The cottage was lovely and so welcoming! It was so clean and beautifully updated. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and were so glad for the A/C with the unexpectedly hot temps while we were there. The best part? The views from the picture window. Gorgeous views and great access to Lake Leelanau. We watched beautiful sunsets each evening – from the house, from the beach, from the water on kayaks. The location is great too for accessing everything the Leelanau peninsula had to offer. Traverse City was 15 mins away. Leland/Fish Town was 15 mins away. Suttons Bay was 15 mins too. The Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor area is about 30 mins away. So many great activities nearby, but a peaceful, lake retreat to return to each evening. The grounds at the cottage were kept great too. It’s location is part of a small ‘resort’ with about 10 similar cottages and a common beach. We had the bad luck of arriving in the middle of a mayfly hatch but the groundskeeper kept the beach area cleaned and groomed. Only comment is to make sure the space does fit your group's needs. It’s a lovely cottage with a queen-sized bed in one room and 3 ‘bunk’ twin beds in the other room and one small bathroom with shower. There is not a ton of room otherwise and because of the design of the cottage no closets or storage areas inside. And you do need to provide your own linens - towels and bedding - so that will be part of your luggage. Not a critique but just be aware of the size when considering your needs. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

28 Sept 2022

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

Wow! What a stay!

Cannot say enough about what a wonderful experience we had. The cottage is perfect and the location on the lake was breathtaking. I wish I could share some of the photos I shot because the ones at the listing dont do the setting justice.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

31 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location.

This cottage is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug S., Howell, MI

31 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful get-away

Property is just as nice as described. Very private and quiet, while centrally located near so many great Northern Michigan destinations. Will plan on staying here in the future!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

29 Aug 2021

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

Vacation spot

Beautiful spot on lake leelanau. Better than the pictures. Would definitely be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annamarie H.

22 Aug 2021

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

Just what we needed

We loved our stay, it was peaceful, relaxing and close to activities we wanted to do! We hope to rent this again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen K.

21 July 2021

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

Lovely little cabin

Clean, well equipped cabin right on Lake Leelanau. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Season B.

24 June 2021

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

Beautiful property, beautiful view

Clean, beautiful, cozy, and perfect view property. Fire pit, sandy beach, private marina for our boat, play ground and basketball hoop for the kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kyrstin Ritsema

My husband grew up on Lake Leelanau at his grandparents cottage on the South Lake. We started bringing our children up when they were 4 and 1 and now they are sailing the lake on their own. Blessed to acquire our own personal piece of heaven and make it our own in 2020. Its our pleasure to share it with you when we are not enjoying it ourselves!

Why they chose this property

One of the first cottages we rented was in the West Wind Resort and we loved the convenience to everything we like to do. Its the perfect size to have and still be able to enjoy yourself. Great home base, and quiet location.

What makes this property unique

This is our personal cottage, not just a rental property. All the things you would need for yourself or older children are available for your use. Dishes, outdoor furniture, coffee maker, etc. We only ask that if supplies are used that they be replaced. If items are broken or damaged let us know ASAP. We want you to be comfortable and look forward to establishing return guests.

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk Room

Master

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property