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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12269 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Leland, MI

Van's Beach3 min drive
Manitou Island Transit3 min drive
Historic Fishtown5 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)44 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We go back year after year - enough said?

Jeff K.

Aug 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lego loft atop upper level & supplies for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

Leland, MI

What's nearby

Van's Beach - 3 min drive
Manitou Island Transit - 3 min drive
Historic Fishtown - 5 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Riverside Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬7 min drive
‪Northern Latitudes Distillery - ‬7 min drive
‪Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - ‬5 min drive
‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬7 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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

29 Aug 2023

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.

17 Aug 2023

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.

9 Aug 2023

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.

30 July 2023

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.

23 July 2023

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

18 July 2023

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.

18 July 2023

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.

26 June 2023

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.

15 Aug 2022

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.

18 July 2022

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.

3 June 2022

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.

24 Jan 2022

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.

3 Sept 2021

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.

9 Aug 2021

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.

20 Aug 2018

Lovely views of both lakes!

Our second time here, just a lovely spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

29 July 2018

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.

19 July 2018

Spectacular!

This is a gorgeous house on an astonishingly beautiful piece of land.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

11 July 2018

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.

21 Aug 2017

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.

14 Aug 2017

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

6 Aug 2017

Beautiful setting

This was our third year staying two weeks at Serenity. First off, it may be the most beautiful location and view in area... with stunning views of Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau. The owners are meticulous with the grounds... gorgeous grass yard and garden. The home itself is clean, simple and enjoyable. There are Very few downsides, and these are only if you have small children. (Perfect home for adults and older children) You need to bring toys and other outdoor items to help keep them busy.... the steps to Lake are a plus bc the sheer number and steepness make it difficult for children to maneuver. The entrance to stairs is also somewhat hidden and not tempting for young children. The location is great to town, easy enough to bike or walk. The street is quiet and very pretty/safe. Aside from concrete floors/no rugs (high noise level) and some rooms have no or little protection from sun/daylight... these issues can be remedied with fans or noise machines. It is a glorious spot to sit back, enjoy the view with cup of coffee in morning and/or cocktails over the heavenly endless evenings and sunsets. The owners are friendly, accommodating and accessible.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John O.

16 July 2017

Spectacular spot

This house is perfection for my family. Secluded enough to feel privacy, but close enough to everything to be convenient. The view is not to be believed! The pictures are great, but the real thing is better. We've already booked our week for next year. Outstanding in every way...the lake is cold in early July, but wetsuits fixed that. The beach was rocky because the water levels are high this year, but 10 feet out it was all sand...we were in the water every day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

21 Aug 2016

Spectacular views from any direction on the property.

This is an amazing home on a premier piece of property. We have stayed there twice and would not hesitate to stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

29 Aug 2015

Beautiful sunrise and sunset!

The house was absolutely beautiful! It was spotlessly clean and well maintained. Great location with beautiful views from every room. Our stay was enjoyed by our whole family!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenni F.

24 July 2015

Beautiful home with amazing views

This was our second stay at this property and we cant say enough how great it is. The home is spotless, beautifully decorated, spacious, full of light, and well equipped. Every room had wonderful views of either Lake Michigan, lake leelanau, or both. The lovely outdoor spaces were enjoyed by everyone in our group, ranging from age 4 to 70. Didn't want to leave and can't wait to go back!

About the host

Hosted by Jill Butryn

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.