Family Friendly Lakefront Home

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12201.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Lake Leelanau, MI

Leelanau Sands Casino16 min drive
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms19 min drive
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery21 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

Mater Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

**Family Friendly stays only, please no Bachelor/Bachelorette or College Parties. Our goal is simple. We want you and your family to make this newly remodeled lakefront home your regular weekly rental home for your Northern Michigan vacations. My family purchased this home in October 2015 and started an extensive remodeling phase that was completed in February 2016. You will have plenty of fun at this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home located on South Lake Leelanau.

This property offers a huge backyard, 3 foot lakeside fire pit, sand bottom lakefront, a basketball hoop, and ample parking. The interior of the home features a remodeled open floor design with a huge chef's table that offers gorgeous views of the lake. I just replaced all of the windows throughout out the house and added a new central air condition for comfort. Also included in this remodeling are new hardwood flooring throughout the main level of the home and a new full bath in the lower level. There is a great dining area on the outside upper deck of the home that should be used to take advantage of having laughs during a meal while watching the sunset over the lake. The kitchen flows into the large living room area that is equipped with a big flat screen HDTV with full cable TV access.

The Master Bedroom overlooks the lake and has its own full bathroom. The other two bedrooms on the main floor offers a queen bed in each bedroom with a full bathroom across the hall. The lower bedroom offers three sets of bunk beds and a new full bathroom. Sheets and towels are included in the rental.

Lake Leelanau is recognized nationally for being an excellent fishing lake. Fishing off the dock has been known to net its share of Walleye, Perch, and Bass Fish. It is also an all sports lake, that you can rent a Pontoon or Water Ski Boat and have it delivered to your dock for your convenience. Lake Leelanau travels for miles from Leland to Traverse City and offers restaurants and bars that you can dock your boat and dine.

The town of Lake Leelanau, which is only 2 miles down the road, has a grocery store, coffee and breakfast shops, a vast number of wineries, and a distillery that is known for their Gin, Vodka, and Whiskey. The town of Leland is about 7 minutes away. Leland is where the Historic Fishtown is located with its many restaurants and shops, and Fishing Charters that will take you and your group out on Lake Michigan for Lake Trout or Salmon fishing trips. The city of Suttons Bay is also a short 9 minute drive that offers its own flare of restaurants and shops, along with a movie theater. If a trip to the Sleeping Bear Dunes is something you would like to do, it is located less than 30 minutes away. So many things to see and do in the heart of Leelanau County, and THIS house sits perfectly centered on South Lake Leelanau ready for you to enjoy and relax.

Property manager

Bill Fundaro

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

Historic Fishtown - 13 min drive
Leelanau Cheese Company - 16 min drive
Leelanau Sands Casino - 16 min drive
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 19 min drive
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 21 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪VI Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
‪Streetside Grille - ‬12 min drive
‪The Riverside Inn - ‬13 min drive
‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Lakefront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Lakefront Home?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Lakefront Home?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Lakefront Home located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Leelanau and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery and Bel Lago Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Darshan V.

3 June 2024

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

Great spot right on Lake Leelenau!

Friendly host, really well remodeled house right on Lake Leelenau. 3 bedrooms and 2 bath on the main floor and another full bath downstairs off the bunkhouse that walks out into the backyard. Second tier deck overlooking the water outside the kitchen is great. Well appointed kitchen with big island and seating all around it. We stayed here for the Bayshore Memorial Weekend and it was great. Coffee and cocktails on the new second story deck were the best!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

23 Oct 2023

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

Family Wedding Weekend

Amazing home, gorgeous view, sparkling clean! Owner answered all my texts within minutes! We had a group of 10 and plenty of room! Highly Recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

17 Oct 2023

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

My niece's wedding

The house was just as advertised. Very clean, very roomy. Beautiful updated bathrooms. Beds for all 10 of us, with room to spare. Beautiful, convenient location on Lake Leelanau. Would consider staying here again. The host was very helpful in ironing out an issue with VRBO not acknowledging receipt of my payment to him.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

23 Aug 2023

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

Wedding week for my daughter

Not as clean as we were expecting, we cleaned the kitchen floor and vacuumed the basement carpet Cleaning people need to be more affective, they didn’t leave enough towels, bed comforter was dirty and they forgot to leave a bottle of wine per the host’s directions Bill called them and resolved our issues Host did mention that there we’re going to be fruit flies, my wife had to make a trap to try and control them, seems like it helped

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

janice c.

27 June 2022

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

Fantastic Family Vacation!

We have been coming to the Traverse City area for several years now with our extended family. This home is absolutely beautiful and has the perfect layout for a large family gathering. Plenty of space for board games and large family meals. It was extremely clean. The lake is great for swimming and boating. The shallow area is sandy, not rocky like many other properties in the area. There is a kayak rental right up the street. We kayaked back to the house! The dunes and Traverse City are not too far away which our older teens took full advantage of. Plenty of parking which has been an issue at other properties. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The owner is very gracious and easy to contact.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

22 Aug 2021

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

Great Lake, Great Home

Very much enjoyed our stay. Lake was perfect, home was just as advertised! Easy boat trip to a beautiful sand bar on Lake Leelenau, fishing off the dock and fires at night. Great stay!! Would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

16 Aug 2021

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

Very Nice House

Our family enjoyed our stay. The house was very nice, well appointed and everything we expected. Bill was very helpful and responsive. No issues and we will stay here the next time we are in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Z., Greenville MI USA

7 June 2021

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

family trip

Bill was great to deal with, the house was perfect for our mixed group of family. We had 4 families stay the weekend for a short family reunion. The location was great, the house was perfect for us and well equipped with all that we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

27 Sept 2020

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

Wonderful home!

We enjoyed everything about our stay at this lakefront home! It is clean, spacious, & well equipped; the view is gorgeous; & the yard, dock, & waterfront are perfect for family outdoor activities!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

1 Aug 2020

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

Amazing house with the perfect location!

Bill’s property is one of a kind. Beautiful house with upgrades, super clean and a great set up. We had two families including 4 teenagers and the house had everything we needed. We ate every meal in the house and the fully stocked kitchen was perfect. The view of the water is so peaceful. We rented a boat for the week and were able to tie it up to the dock. Bill is easy to communicate with and available for any questions. A great week of making memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

20 June 2019

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

We really enjoyed our stay at your lake place. It was a great property and fit our family perfect.

We really enjoyed our stay at your lake place. It was a great property and fit our family perfect.We would definitely return in the future and hope for a little warmer weather next time. Thanks again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

CAROL M., St Clair Shores

31 July 2018

Wonderful vacation week!

My extended family of eleven spent our twelfth year vacation at this beautiful home. It is without a doubt, the nicest home we ever rented in northern MI. We loved how the five children ages 6 thru 15 had their own dorm and private bathroom downstairs. This also gave the adults some alone time away from the kids. The house is laid out very nice with a large open kitchen and family room. The master suite was perfect for my husband and I. The yard is big and the grass is soft and green. The water was warm with a great sandy bottom. Everyone had a wonderful time and we thank the owners for sharing their beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Barb I.

16 Aug 2017

The lake house was very clean and plenty of room for everyone.

This was a great place for a family vacation. The home was very clean and maintained very well. There was plenty of yard space and a great swing set for my grandson. It also had a good spot for campfires at night right by the lake. We all loved the big open kitchen. It was a great week with with the whole family .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

17 Aug 2016

Great Vaca!

This is the first time we stayed at this home. Had a great time. Wide open living space for the two families we had. Many updates and decorated beautifully. The home was clean and very well maintained. Big open yard for lounging in the sun or yard games. It was easy to secure our boat at the dock. We had a small issue with the indoor internet, but the owner was very attentive and talked us through correcting the problem. It was easy to connect to the internet whether we were inside or outside in the yard. Its an easy drive to nearby towns-Leland, Northport, Glen Arbor. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

8 Aug 2016

Beautiful

Beautiful home in a great location. We had 4 families staying here - plenty of room in and out. Owners were wonderful to work with.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

4 Aug 2016

Great location, clean home, friendly/helpful owner

Home was clean and ready right when we arrived. Plenty of space for our 2 families. Kitchen, eating area, family and family room all open together, great for gathering/meals. Nice big lawn for relaxing, water is shallow enough to walk right in from the grass and has sandy bottom. Quick drive to Lake Leelenau (the town), Leland, or Suttons Bay. Bill was very helpful before our rental week, making sure we knew what was included. Also texted to check in on the second day, make sure we had everything we needed. Plenty of parking, nice fire pit, dock was great for our boat all week. Quick boat ride north to tie up in Lake Leelenau for lunch or dinner. All in all, a great place to spend a week up north!

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

8/10 Good

Joe W.

25 July 2016

Great Experience

We arrived a little early and the home was already to go. The home was very clean and ready for us, which was super. The home was well equipped in the kitchen and the kitchen was very large, lots of natural light, much better then other places we have stayed in the past. Nice deck over looking the lake, lower level deck had a dual grill with gas or charcoal options, lots of seating for a large group, nice dock for boats and toys and close to many eateries. This was a great home for families.

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie C., United States

15 July 2016

Beautiful Home - Great Location

Thanks for sharing your home with us. We had two families of 5 each stay comfortably. The teens loved the private kids space downstairs. Th new kitchen was perfect, we could all fit around the island. The location on South Lake Leelanu was excellent. We could easily boat to the town of Leland, through the narrows and into Lake Leelanu (North lake). Having a dock to tie up our rented pontoon boat was great as well. We were slightly worried about the slope of the yard as one in our group has trouble walking. and with stairs. She was able to maneuver around the wide open living area with her walker on the new floors and with help get down to the dock. We could drop her off near the front door for easy access to the house or drive her to the parking area for boating. Finally, Bill was great to work with, even checking in that all was well. We will be back to this great home.

About the host

Hosted by Bill Fundaro

My wife and I are life-long Michigan residents. We hail from the Detroit Metro area and have longed for an "Up-North" property that our young family could enjoy for years to come. We, like many "City Folks", have taken summer vacations all throughout Northern Michigan escaping the hustle and bustle of the city life for a week at a time. Once we visited Leelanau County, and more specific, Lake Leelanau, we knew that this was different from the rest. My wife and I are extremely happy that we bought this home in October 2015. We have stayed in this home for our weekly rentals for the past four years and loved everything about the house and the location it is from the nearby towns and amenities.

Something that never gets old to me is when leaving the city to head to this home and finally pulling up in this lakefront home's driveway is the very first smell of clean, fresh air when you open your car door. That is when you know that you are in for a very special week away. I hope that you will feel this same sensation when you book this property for your weekly vacation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about this home for your vacation.

Why they chose this property

After staying in this area for the past two summers, I had the unique opportunity to purchase this house in October 2015. I am invested a considerable amount of money back into the home to remodel this property. I opened up the floor plan to enhance the family gathering spots of this home and have added central air for comfort. In addition, to replacing all of the windows and adding hardwood floors to the main level of the house, I have also added a new full bathroom in the downstairs to make this house a 3 full bathroom home for your convenience. With a new fire pit in the massive back yard, you, your family, and guest will feel like you are staying at a 5 star resort. My goal is that you make this home your regualr rental spot year after year.

What makes this property unique

This newly remodeled home is complete with a new open floor plan, hardwood floors, added new full bathroom on lower (lakefront) level, and new windows. Perfectly located on South Lake Leelanau your family will enjoy all of the fun water activities in the sand bottom, clear waterfront, directly located in the backyard of the property. You are minutes away from Historic Fishtown in Leland, and the shopping and restaurants of Suttons Bay.