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Custom Lake Michigan home with amazing views

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Front view of the house, garage is to the right
Lake Michigan from the patio
The lower patio, a cozy spot for a meal
View from beach deck
Steps to beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Leland, MI
  • Van's Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manitou Island Transit
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Historic Fishtown
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double Upper Level

1 Double Bed

King Upper Level

1 King Bed

Lower Level Family Room

2 Double Beds

Queen Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Queen Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Custom Lake Michigan home with amazing views

Family getaway perched on a bluff between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and quaint villages. Relax on spacious patios, attractive landscape, grill and dining areas overlooking unparalleled lake views. Indoors, experience a comfortable, high-quality home with a full kitchen with granite countertops, bathrooms with spacious, marble showers, and a large soaking tub. Gas fireplace, large dining area, and laundry. 240 steps to private beach access on Lake Michigan. NO WEDDINGS or PARTIES. 3 bedrooms upper level share 1 large full bathroom with double sink and soaking tub, 1 bedroom main level with full bathroom with shower, family room in lower level with 2 full-sized futons and full bathroom with shower. Allergen free indoor environment. No smoking. No pets. No weddings. Beach not suitable for boats.

Property manager

Jill Butryn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lego loft atop upper level & supplies for children
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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
Absolutely no parties, weddings, or gatherings.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leland

Located in Leland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Leland, MI

What's nearby

  • Van's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Manitou Island Transit - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 18 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northern Latitudes Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Lake Michigan home with amazing views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom Lake Michigan home with amazing views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Lake Michigan home with amazing views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom Lake Michigan home with amazing views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Leland holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Van's Beach and Manitou Island Transit are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Spectacular home!

The stunning home was the perfect place for our little family getaway. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Loved it!

We made a return visit to this property. Great location. Wonderful house. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

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

Amazing again!

The home and property are incredible. Sits on a bluff. Sunrise over lake Leelanau and sunset over Lake Michigan. Beautiful landscaping. Minutes to Leland. The house is spotless, huge and has everything you need. Comfortable beds, 3 big bathrooms with showers and master with a large tub too! The kitchen and living area is perfect. Jill is a great host. Booked again for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

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

Serenity in every way !

3 generations , our 4th stay here . The way the trees frame sunsets over Lake Michigan melts all stress away each evening . So many lovely spots on the property to appreciate the landscaping and views . The house has lots of thoughtful touches to accommodate and entertain all ages . Truly a special spot . We will be back for our fifth time !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

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

Serenity Indeed!

Everything about this house was perfect for our 3-generation family - the views, the landscaping, birdsong, wildflowers along the road, outdoor living spaces, kitchen set up and sunsets. The owners were responsive to early inquiries and provided a safe and clean space. Leland and surroundings towns are just a short drive away.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Million dollar views at every window....

We go back year after year - enough said?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JASON V.

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

Exception views!

Great stay, very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth T.

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

Family gathering

We had a great stay at Serenity. Loved waking up to the sunrise over Lake Leelanau and sunset over Lake Michigan. The house was beautiful and comfortable with a smart layout for indoor and outdoor gathering. Quiet neighborhood but very convenient to get to town. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth B.

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

Serenity gardens!

We had a wonderful week. What a fabulous house and amazing location. The house was perfect for our four generation family group. Our three year old grandson went out and picked raspberries for his breakfast every morning, and he loved climbing the ladder and playing the "Lego loft." My 93 year old father was grateful for the main floor bed and bath and the wonderful views in every direction. Everyone who stopped by marveled at the wonderful gardens and landscaping, and enjoyed the bees busily working the lavender plants. A few of the hardier souls climbed down to the beach (and back up!). We had a small problem, but Adam responded immediately, and it was fixed very soon after. We hated to leave -- what a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

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

Beautiful home with incredible views

This is a great home, perched on a bluff with incredible views of lake Michigan to the west and Lake Leelanau to the East. Beautiful landscaping to match the amazing views. The house is perfect. It was very clean, the beds are great, the kitchen well-stocked and a great area to gather with the family, inside and outside. It is only a few minutes to downtown Leland and Vans Beach is a very short drive. We definitely will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walt P., Lithia, USA

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

Great location for a summer escape

We had a wonderful time. Great location and great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Spectacular Week

Ten members of our family enjoyed an incredible week at this beautiful property in Leland, MI. The location was perfect. Everything in the house was in pristine condition. Wonderful place to stay. Access to Lake Michigan was a real bonus. We are hoping to come back to this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thad C.

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

Beautiful Comfort

We had a wonderful week long stay at Serenity. The home is so comfortable and the views are breathtaking! Our family and friends had a great time. Patio meals, yard games, and just watching the sunsets were are favorite things to do! It is also very close to the town of Leland, better known as Fishtown, which we really enjoyed. Glen Arbor and Sutton's Bay were fun little towns to visit too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

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

Lovely property !

Our third time staying at this beautiful property . Comfortable spaces inside and out , so close to our favorite places , too. House manager is very quickly responsive as is the owner . Just a nonstressful beautiful place to stay.!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

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

Beautiful

What a fantastic property and location! Breathtaking views on all sides - just a fabulous setting for a vacation retreat. Only suggestions I would give are 1) if you have small children you need to watch them closely in the backyard given the steep dropoff and 2) if you rent bikes, rent e-bikes as the area is super hilly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Lovely views/peaceful weekend

We enjoyed the views, the comfortable beds (including the futon beds in the basement), the large lawns, fire pit and s’mores, comfortable gathering space in the living room and nice big dining table for all 8 of us. It was a great home base for our trips to sleeping bears dunes and Sutton’s Bay—lots of wineries close by. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Wonderful stay

Incredible - location, accommodations, views, cleanliness - all exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Million dollar sunsets!

I’d like to find something negative to say, as I don’t want to find it booked on “our week”, but truth is, this is the ONLY place we’ll stay. When it’s not available, we don’t take a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

RHETT G.

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

Beautiful Leelanau Vacation Spot

Views, location, and the home were all spectacular! Thank You for the opportunity to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Lovely views of both lakes!

Our second time here, just a lovely spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

Great house, beautiful view

We very much enjoyed our stay at Serenity. The view was incredible (looking directly at the manitou islands and sleeping bear dunes) and the yard was large and flat, which allowed our children to play without worry. It was also away from any major streets. The house is pretty kid proof. Floors are concrete downstairs. Kitchen is well stocked. Only downside is the beach is about 300 steps down and very rocky.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Spectacular!

This is a gorgeous house on an astonishingly beautiful piece of land.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Fantastic House, Fantastic Location, Fantastic Views

This house is in a great location, is well stocked with everything you might need and has stunning views. I do not think you could find a better place on the peninsula. The house is close to beaches, towns and notional parks. Wow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Serenity is the perfect name for this special place

We are a family of six adults ( my husband, me, and two grown sons and their wives) and two grandchildren, ages 2 and 5 months. The setup was perfect for us to each have our own comfortable room. The views, the views, the views! Pictures can't adequately capture the beauty , the vast expanse of Lake Michigan that is viewable from virtually every angle of the property. The view of Lake Leelanau was far greater than we had expected. It is truly a special property to afford such a scenic vista from every spot on the property. The grounds are gorgeous and obviously well tended to. Flowers and berry bushes of all kinds frame the yards. TWO huge lawns, both in the front and in the back of the property with the softest grass for kids to play on or to take naps! We utilized the game room table downstairs every night for card and dice games. The upstairs deck was perfect for lunches or late afternoon sunning. We have stayed in numerous rental homes over the years and this one had the best equipped kitchen. When on vacation it is so nice not to have to change cooking plans because of a lack of utensils or pots and pans. We also enjoyed the outdoor fire pit on an evening when the air was still. We enjoyed the northern look of the post and beam construction throughout the house. The family room had comfortable seating for everyone. Two car garage was a plus. Leland is our second home, basically, so we are very familiar with all that the area has to offer. Of course Carlson's for smoked whitefish and spread, Fischer's Happy Hour cheeseburgers or broasted chicken followed by Sanders hot fudge sundaes are to die for. The Bluebird's Sunday Brunch is absolutely a must. The Cove , with its chubby Marys, cherry chicken wraps and whitefish tacos always satisfy. We recommend the Hop Lot in Suttons Bay, and of course the wineries. I loved Trish's Dishes for breakfast, and the Blue Boat for lattes or a cold cherry espresso brew. Serenity provided the most peaceful ambiance, coupled with the convenience of many fun things nearby. Everyone who comes must travel to Glen Arbor to climb the famous Sleeping Bear Dunes, followed by the Lake Michigan overlook of the Pierce Stocking scenic drive. The owner of this property is an absolute pleasure to communicate with. She stopped by and gave us a tour of her garden and even let us dig in and pull some ingredients for an abundant salad. We definitely created memories and will be back in 2018!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Another great week at this home!

Our family's 2nd week in the past 3 summers to this home was as fantastic as the first trip. The view cannot be overstated it is a truly rare treat to behold morning, noon and night. 5 min drives to great beaches on both Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau as well as short trips to Fishtown and downtown Leland make the location just perfect. The house itself is warm and comfortable and plenty of room, games, books, etc. in the finished downstairs to keep the kids entertained while the adults relax. Thanks Jill for sharing such a wonderful place to vacation we'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jill Butryn

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4 generations of our family enjoy this property, and we are so grateful to share this wonderful with experience with you.

Why they chose this property

You have to see it to believe it. Truly, this property is incredible--a unique location in a beautiful county. We used to visit the Leelanau peninsula regularly and fell in love with the natural beauty of the area.

What makes this property unique

Leelanau County is home to people who choose to be here--artists, entrepreneurs, culinary experts, farmers and orchardists, wine-makers--successful people who are live here because they love it, too, and they give the area a unique culture. Locals are friendly and enjoy sharing their 'little piece of heaven on earth'. Despite being in a rural setting with unparalleled quiet and natural beauty, this property is near everything from National Park to golf courses to live entertainment to award-winning dining experiences.

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