Big Sandy Beach !Walk to Village! Suttons Bay Waterfront Cottage.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Beach view

Gym

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Suttons Bay, MI

Leelanau Cheese Company
4 min drive
Black Star Farms
6 min drive
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
10 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Best beach in Suttons Bay!This charming updated cottage is directly on Suttons Bay and is walking distance to restaurants, a movie theater, a brewery,shops, gym, yoga, and galleries. A perfect spot for families with children or couples. This is owned by a 5 th generation beach family. This not your typical rental and treated as a home.
The house has 2 kayaks and a gas grill for your use. A public park with a playground is just a short walk down the beach. The wonderful TART trail passes nearby and is paved all the way to Traverse City.
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Park is a short drive away and all of Leelanau County's attractions are at your fingertips (wineries, golf, charter fishing, breweries, quaint shopping towns, boat tours, etc).
Suttons Bay is just 15 miles from Traverse City with its full service airport and many popular attractions including the National Cherry Festival, Film Festival, Interlochen Rts Academy and many micro-breweries and wineries!
Our cottage:
Master bedroom- 1 queen bed w/ water view
Guest bedroom- 2 twin beds (bunk bed)
Library bedroom-1 queen bed en-suite full bath
2 Bathrooms - full with shower
Kitchen - updated, open concept layout with a view of the lake! New granite counters , dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, fully equipped for cooking!
Gas Grill.
Sun deck for easy beach and lake access.
Washer and dryer available in garage
Flat screen TV with basic cable
Wireless Internet
Wood burning stove winter only use
Deck with deck furniture and outdoor fireplace
Beach fire pit
2 Kayaks, life jackets,
Our Village:
Movie theater
Ice Cream
Shops
Brewery-walking distance “Hop Lot”
Gym
Yoga
Galleries
Fine dining/farm to table
Pubs/outdoor space
Marina
Public trails for biking, hiking
Bike rental, e-bike rental, kayak, paddle board rental
Playground down the beach

Property manager

Rick & Karin

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great beach for children

Events

No events allowed

Risk your security deposit if occupancy over 5

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Risk security deposit-strict policy in & out

3 Cars on property-parked in driveway only. No campers.

Occupancy 5 people at all times on property. Please do not choose our home if you will have more than 5 people at any time during your stay!

We have the right to ask you leave if you break house rules

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

Note from host: risk your security deposit if occupancy over 5

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Suttons Bay

Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is 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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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

Leelanau Sands Casino - 8 min drive
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 9 min drive
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 10 min drive
Historic Fishtown - 18 min drive
Grand Traverse Bay - 25 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪VI Grill - ‬16 min walk
‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬15 min walk
‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Sandy Beach !Walk to Village! Suttons Bay Waterfront Cottage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Sandy Beach !Walk to Village! Suttons Bay Waterfront Cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Sandy Beach !Walk to Village! Suttons Bay Waterfront Cottage.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Sandy Beach !Walk to Village! Suttons Bay Waterfront Cottage. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Suttons Bay holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Leelanau Cheese Company and Black Star Farms. The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms and Lake Leelanau are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

17 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful home with great beach & close to everything

My family had a great week of fun in the sun at this quaint cottage on the bay. The house has everything you need to play (kayaks, games, floats) and everything you need if you just want to relax (a beautiful beach, deck and fire pit). Thank you for letting us stay at your little slice of heaven!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

7 Aug 2024

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

Perfect!

This cottage was perfect. Clean, well stocked kitchen. Close to town and activities. The back patio/ beach area was so nice and a perfect place to relax and enjoy lake activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

9 June 2024

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

Vacay on the Bay

Cute small but cozy cottage directly on the beach. Nicely appointed with modern updates.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

12 Aug 2023

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

Perfect spot on Sutton’s Bay

We spent 2 weeks at this charming cottage on Sutton’s Bay and loved every minute! When we weren’t lounging on the deck or enjoying the beach and lake- we were walking to town for shopping/dinner, playing pickleball on the public courts nearby, taking a bike tour through the local wineries or taking long walks on the TART trail. This cottage is close to all of it! It is very comfortable,clean and well stocked and the owner was a pleasure to deal with. We would definitely rent this cottage again!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G., Lafayette CA

31 July 2023

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Just what we needed!

After a very long travel day, we were so happy to arrive at this wonderful cottage. The owners provided everything we needed for a relaxing week. It's really hard to describe how beautiful the location is on Suttons Bay...can't be beat!!! You can actually watch the sunrise and the sunset...gorgeous! We had the opportunity to explore the area (Northport, Leland, Glen Arbor, and Sleeping Bear Dunes) but mostly just wanted to hang out at the cottage to swim, kayak, and rest. Would love to come back some day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

22 July 2023

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

Wonderful family getaway

Windrush cottage was a perfect spot for our yearly family vacation. Close proximity to town, and a beautiful beach out front. Karin was responsive and easy to communicate with. We will be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penn D., Miami Shores

27 June 2023

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stunning views and a great location

This is a magnificent property. It’s was perfect for us. It’s a 2 min drive into town where you will find a variety of good places to eat and shop. It’s also a comfortable walk into town as well. The location is perfect. The views from the house and the back deck are stunning. The owners are great. We had no issues whatsoever- we highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GREG M.

19 Oct 2022

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

Cute Cottage w/ Beautiful Views

Great property in a beautiful location, everything we asked for. Karin and Rick were wonderful to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P., Holt,MI

4 Oct 2022

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Fall at Windrush

We had a wonderful time at Windrush and look forward to returning! The cottage was immaculate and beautifully decorated with lots of personal touches by the owners. It was interesting to see pictures of the cottage when it was first built and how it has evolved over the years. It It’s obvious how important the cottage is to the owners by how beautifully maintained it is! The cottage was well-stocked with everything we needed, plus there were some additional items for our use like kayaks and bikes. The owners, Rick and Karin, were always readily available to answer any questions we had and did so promptly! They were great! We highly recommend Windrush to anyone looking for a Sutton’s Bay waterfront rental!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

25 Sept 2022

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Fall Girls Getaway

Windrush exceeded all our expectations. So bright and inviting. We truly felt like guests in this well maintained home. It was very clean. I especially appreciated all the extras such as toiletries and dish soap. I will definitely come back with my family in the Summer. Such a well loved gem in paradise.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

11 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful getaway home

Wonderful cottage located on Suttons Bay. Very clean and nicely decorated. Very relaxing to sit out on the back deck and enjoy the beautiful bay, swimming and kayaking. Just a short walk from town. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

17 Aug 2022

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One of the best

Windrush is truly an ideal place to spend a week. It was perfectly comfortable and accommodating for my wife and I, and her parents. The back deck practically sits in the waters of Suttons Bay and offers a beautiful, unobstructed view of the bay. The ample seating options are very comfortable for reading, happy hour, or a nap! The owner is very kind and communicative.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

13 Aug 2022

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Great location

Very nice property in a great location. Extra touches like grill. Kayaks, and bikes are nice. Would definitely return

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara H., Ann Arbor

10 Aug 2022

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Wonderful location

The location was fantastic. We loved the deck, the dock and the beach. We enjoy cooking meals and found the kitchen to be a bit disorganized and we’re glad we brought some of our own kitchen tools. The main shower was wonderful; the library bathroom would be nicer if updated. Rick and Karin were extremely responsive to our queries. It was a very relaxing vacation place.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 July 2022

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AMAZING DOCK AND VIEWS

Nestled in Sutton's Bay cove, on the water, we enjoyed calling this our little home for a week. We are a family of four, children are 20 and 17. We absolutely loved the dock and whenever at home that was our first choice to be. Watching the sunrise and the sunset everyday was our favorite thing to do. The home has a new, comfy couch that we enjoyed inside while we kept our eye on the Wimbledon matches, movie one night and card games another night. The showers have good water pressure. The inside of the home has had improvements but not all of it. It felt very cozy inside so the limit of 4-5 guests is crucial in the home. We appreciated the kayaks on the property and enjoyed them quite a bit. Karin was very responsive to questions about activities in the area and we really appreciated her communication. Rental bikes from Sutton Bay Bikes took us to Traverse City one day. Tennis many mornings and evenings at Herman Park, Sleeping Bear Dunes, lunch at The Farm Club and enjoyed Sutton Bay town (lunches, shops, coffee) and other small towns in the area. It was a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

26 June 2022

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

Wonderful location on Suttons Bay

This was our second time staying at this property, and we really do love it. The location is perfect. It is walking distance to the town of Suttons Bay and the Leelanau Bike Trail. It is close to Traverse City and the many fun towns on the Leelanau Peninsula. The property itself, with the deck overlooking Suttons Bay is just beautiful. The home is clean, functional, and well decorated. We loved our time there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

2 Oct 2021

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Serene

This was a great house. Beautiful view. Nice deck and very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S., Detroit, Michigan

22 Sept 2021

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Lovely stay!

Our family enjoyed our stay at Rick and Karin’s very much. The deck / outdoor spaces are phenomenal and the view of the bay is stunning. Our four year old enjoyed the beach and dock, as well as the toys and books provided. The house is comfortable and relaxing. Rick and Karin were quick to answer any questions we had. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

8 Sept 2021

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Beach and walking distance to the downtown

We loved our stay in Sutton’s Bay! My younger two children played in the sandy beach every morning. The kayaks were a treat too. Lots of living area inside and deck outside. We walked up the the coffee shop most mornings and enjoyed the delicious dinner restaurants as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

12 Aug 2021

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Perfect spot on Sutton’s Bay

It’s an ideal home in an ideal location. We love the proximity to town, paddle board rentals, wineries and use of kayaks. Especially appreciate the peacefulness of the lake and family friendly area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

8 Aug 2021

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Gorgeous

What a beautiful home in an amazing setting. Just great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

3 July 2021

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Wonderful location on Suttons Bay

We had a wonderful stay in this home right on Suttons Bay. The location is perfect. We could ride our bikes or walk into town or to the grocery store. The home and deck are right on the water with a little beach area and a great dock. We loved sitting on the comfortable deck furniture and enjoying the spectacular views of the bay. We used the kayaks and enjoyed our time out on the water. The home is cute and well stocked with dishes, etc. We loved waking up in the morning to the sound of the water and looking out over the bay right away. We enjoyed many beautiful bike rides right out the door and along the roads and along the fantastic Leelanau Trail that goes all the way to Traverse City. The town has nice shops and several great restaurants. Thank you for sharing your special spot with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

24 June 2021

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Perfect Sutton’s Bay Location!

Simply a lovely property! It is just as pictured and certainly one of the best rentals we’ve had in years of vacationing along Lake Michigan. The location is peaceful yet close to great restaurants, shops, beaches and local sights. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

22 June 2021

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Wonderrful Lakefront cottage

Couldn't ask for more. The property was fantastic! Sutton's Bay was really nice and we enjoyed biking to the vineyards.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

27 Oct 2020

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Absolutely Beautiful

We had a wonderful stay--everything about this home was as advertised. The property was beautiful and the location was perfect--just a short walk to downtown Suttons Bay while still getting to enjoy a location directly on the bay. The property owner was very helpful and was very quick to reply to questions. We highly recommend Windrush!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rick & Karin

We're not good at talking about ourselves. However, we know people who are good at it. Anyway, here goes... our Windrush Beach House has been in our family for many generations and is a real jewel. Enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Very few cottages in Suttons Bay have a sandy swimming beach with no rocks and we are lucky to be one that has a beautiful beach when lake levels are down. We are also an easy walk to town.