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Mother and Baby in pasture for small barn.

Guest house with Horse barn in background

Horse Pasture property to West of Guest house

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Suttons Bay, MI

Leelanau Cheese Company2 min drive
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery7 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino9 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)28 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a great time at this location. It was easy to find, right on the main road along Grand Traverse Bay. The property...

David M.

Dec 24, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills

This guest house is at the center of our 30 acre Gentlemen's ranch, one mile south of Suttons Bay and 1/2 mile from the Bay. The address for our location is 1624 South West Bayshore Drive (which is M-22), Suttons Bay While there is not a water view unless you are on top one of our hills, the setting is an idyllic location with panoramic valley and hill views. This house has a warm natural all wood interior with beautiful artwork, yet all the modern amenities such as wifi and satellite TV with multiple movie channels.
The grounds are professionally landscaped and maintained by the Landscape Architect owner.
There is a large open area that includes a wrap-around leather couch and a loft with two beds along with a separate bedroom with a queen-size bed with an exceptional quality mattress. It is important to note that the only access to the loft is a straight up and down ladder. Because of this if you have kids younger than five or adults older than 40 or so (depending how spry you feel) the loft is probably not for you.
There is plenty of room to park any toys (campers, boats, trailers) right on the property. The owners have a 26 foot motorboat and other water toys, so arrangements could be made for their use. If there is a need to stall your horses, or if you want to ride a horse or two, those arrangements can be made as well.
On the property is a large barn, a small barn (both for horses) along with indoor and outdoor riding arenas. Attached to the indoor riding arena is a viewing area with a pool table, bathroom and laundry.
At night, there is a firepit area to warm up on the cold Northern Michigan nights and we are far enough away from any city so that the panoramic star views are incredible.
We are only 1/2 mile away from the Suttons Bay to Traverse City trail and you could ride bikes/horses snowshoe/hike/cross-country ski in any direction from here and see wonderful water vistas and orchard/hill/valley views.
We are 30 minutes away from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Homestead Resort that has skiing with hills that border on Lake Michigan.

Keywords: Northern Michigan, Suttons Bay, Horse Farm boarding (weekly/monthly) Indoor and Outdoor Riding Arenas, riding trials, Sailing/Power-boat excursions available

Property manager

Debbie Slocombe

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The loft is suitable for children over 5

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Sorry we have guests with allergies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

Leelanau Cheese Company - 2 min drive
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 7 min drive
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 8 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino - 9 min drive
Chateau Chantal - 41 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪VI Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
‪Streetside Grille - ‬2 min drive
‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬10 min drive
‪Northern Latitudes Distillery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Horse Farm Country Cottage on Rolling Hills located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Leelanau Cheese Company and Black Star Farms. The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and bigLITTLE Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

9 June 2024

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

Horse Farm in Suttons Bay

This property is every bit as described and more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

16 May 2024

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

Great Location

Love the location, close to Suttons Bay, Traverse City and Leland, bike trails and wineries.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

24 Dec 2023

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

Early fall in northern Michigan

We had a great time at this location. It was easy to find, right on the main road along Grand Traverse Bay. The property is a working horse farm and landscape business, so there is equipment and plants around. Beautiful horses grazing in the fields is a plus. The guest house is a beautifully rustic northern Michigan retreat. Lots of wood in all rooms. The loft was somewhat difficult to get to, by way of a ladder, straight up the wall. My only complaint would be with the shower. It had low water pressure and was lukewarm. Overall, it is a great property and we will consider it as a place to stay on a future visit to the Leelanau area.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K., Wyandotte, Mi

1 Nov 2023

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

Clean, quiet and quaint

We had a restful stay at Debbie and Jeff’s place. I really enjoyed watching their horses. Their guesthouse is conveniently located close to wineries, hiking, Sutton’s Bay restaurants and shops and Traverse City. Looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

31 Oct 2023

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

Nice Getaway

Perfect place for couples. Roomy living area and cozy kitchen/eating area. The bed was quite comfortable. It was quiet and peaceful outside. Just a short distance to Suttons Bay and Traverse City. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

26 Oct 2023

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

Return visitors

Always enjoy our time at this cottage. Such a great place to stay while in the area. Peaceful and relaxing. Great hosts and love seeing the horses.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James and Linda G., Port Clinton

15 Oct 2023

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

An Awesome Stay!

A beautiful property in a great location. The cottage was cozy, very clean and comfortable. A peaceful setting that was in an ideal location to see the entire area. We hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L., Clio,Michigan

10 Oct 2023

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

Perfect guest home in Suttons Bay!

Took a girls trip with two friends and we had the best time here. Great location, friendly hosts, fantastic guest house, and beautiful property. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ebony G.

28 Sept 2023

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

Great stay!

We loved this property. Very clean and peaceful and so close to everything we wanted to do on the Leelanau Peninsula. We were within easy biking distance of downtown Suttons Bay and several nearby wineries. It's also only a 15 minute drive from Traverse City so we had the best of both worlds.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David P., Wayland Michigan

20 Sept 2023

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

Pretty property

The property was lovely. The patio with gas fireplace was a plus. The amenities in home were sufficient. The hosts were lovely to chat with. Unfortunately for we three ladies in our 60’s, we did not use the loft to sleep in. We didn’t feel comfortable using the ladder that goes into the loft as it is straight up the wall and having to use potty in middle if the night would have been difficult. Might be fun for children or younger adults. But it was a really cute lovely place!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

10 Sept 2023

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

Horse ranch guest cottage

Sweet property, very beautiful and relaxing. Nothing to cook with!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

konkite

8 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful week

Owners very friendly and helpful. Beautiful property. Will definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

4 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Location

We stayed here for our wedding weekend and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. It was in the perfect location close to everything we wanted to see. The place was just as advertised. Debbie and Jeff were great to work with and very welcoming.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabrianne L.

17 Aug 2023

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

Lovely Stay

Lovely home situated in a garden minutes from everywhere we had to be!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

15 Aug 2023

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

Great family vacation

Everything was exactly how we were hoping it would be. Definitely will be coming back! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

31 July 2023

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

Wonderful Place to stay

This location is perfect for going to all of the locations in Leelanau and Traverse City. It is very laid back and enjoyable. Remember to say hi to Squeakers if you decided to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

15 July 2023

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

Sutton's Bay cottage

Beautiful property. Owners very nice and offered wonderful suggestions for restaurants in the area. Location is convenient to all of Leelanau county as well as Traverse City. Feel very safe. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

27 June 2023

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

Great and relaxing stay!

We have visited this property many times and can recommend it. The property is clean, bed is comfortable and the area is beautiful and relaxing.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

13 June 2023

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

Wonderful

This experience was a pleasant surprise. Great location, gracious host, immaculately clean place. All appliances and fixtures were in proper working order. We can not wait to return!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

30 May 2023

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

Fantastic Cottage and Property!

The stay was so enjoyable! The cottage is cozy and beds are very comfortable. We couldn’t be happier. We wished we could have stayed longer. Jeff and Debbie are wonderful people. We hiked everyday in the surrounding areas. It is a wonderful place to relax and recharge.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Perfect guesthouse in a beautiful setting. Besides cleanliness, a comfortable bed and uniqueness of staying near the horses on the property, the location is perfect for exploring the traverse city region!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

24 May 2023

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

Wonderful Getaway!

We had another great stay! Debbie and Jeff are wonderful hosts. The property is beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

18 May 2023

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

Return guests

Always enjoy staying here. Owners are so nice and welcoming. Such a relaxing location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

21 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful property

Wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed the horses, the cats, and the owner's dog. The recommendations the owner made for food were perfect. The space is clean and cozy and has everything we needed. The property was close to everything we wanted to do, hiking, wineries, and hanging out in not only Traverse City but Sleeping Bear Dunes. We definitely recommend this place. We loved it!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

17 Nov 2022

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

Great location and property!

The property was so wonderful, I wish we could have stayed longer! Unfortunately, there was a huge storm the night we were there and thousands of homes lost power around the state including the property. The owner came out right away to check on us and see what he could do to help! It was so nice feeling cared for despite an unexpected situation! And thankfully, the power came back relatively quickly! Super friendly and caring owners!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Slocombe

Jeff and Debbie live on the property with their daughter Samara. Jeff is an attorney and Debbie is a Landscape Architect who designed the beautiful grounds and maintains them as well. They enjoy the life up North with the opportunity to raise, ride and show horses.

Why they chose this property

Jeff and Debbie have been coming to the Traverse City/Suttons Bay all of their lives for vacations and decided to move to the area in 1999. They love the location of Suttons Bay because it has all the activities of Traverse City, yet the idyllic lifestyle of a Village just a short distance away.

What makes this property unique

Our home is just a five minute walk to the beach or a one mile bike ride/hike to Suttons Bay. The TART trail (Rails to Trails Suttons Bay to Traverse City) makes it a 13 mile bike ride to Traverse City.
You can bring your own bikes or borrow some of ours to ride into the Village for a nice breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Because we are on 21 acres surrounded by much more open area, you will not be constricted to a small area.