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Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Located on West Grand Traverse Bay, this cozy cottage offers a serene retreat with 400' shared frontage and an enclosed porch perfect for dining or relaxation. Enjoy the spacious grounds, picnic table, charcoal grill, and shared beach area just across the yard. With WiFi and a DVD player indoors plus games to keep you entertained.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.

Prime summer requires a 3-night minimum.

Enjoy this cozy cottage with access to amazing 400' shared frontage on West Grand Traverse Bay. Two quaint bedrooms and one bathroom with wood floors and enclosed porch. The enclosed porch is a perfect area to dine or just relax. Outside, enjoy the picnic table and charcoal grill for dining outdoors. Enjoy the spacious grounds and shared beach area. Water access is just across the yard. (You do not have to cross a road.)

A great central location to explore all that Leelanau has to offer. There is lots of fun to be had in Northport during the summer (just 4 miles away), including Northport Wine & Craft Beer Festival, Leelanau UnCaged, Northport Dog Parade, and fireworks on the Fourth of July.

One pet is allowed.

-- THE PROPERTY –

Sleeps 6.

Bedroom 1: Queen || Bedroom 2: Bunk Beds (2 twins) || Shared Space: sofa bed in living room

OUTDOORS: picnic table, charcoal grill, shared waterfront

INDOORS: enclosed porch, DVD player, games, no internet

KITCHEN: Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, no A/C

MISC: living space on one level

-- POLICIES --

- One pet allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Northport
1118-23707
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Northport

About the area

Map
Northport, MI

What's nearby

  • Willowbrook Mill - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Nathaniel Rose Wine - 6 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Christmas Cove Farms - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery - 7 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Knot Just a Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Willowbrook Mill and Leelanau Sands Casino. Christmas Cove Farms and Nathaniel Rose Wine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Getting to the beach is an easy walk and sunsets/sunrises are beautiful there. I would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Great time

Easy, quaint, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

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

Up north

Cabin was clean and comfortable. Good location for what we wanted to do. Quite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

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

Great stay!

Great little cabin with everything we needed! Loved the beach access and being able to bring our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

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

Quiet get away.

Cozy, clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Great Up North Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great little cottage with beach access. Had everything you could need for a getaway up north. And most importantly for us, dog friendly!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Nice Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Having the enclosed porch just makes this! Plenty of room for 4 adults. Bunk beds were a tad short for adult men, haha, so they slept on the pull-out sofabed. Great location, almost no bugs, easy access to the beach, and the water was actually warm! We - and the dog - had a terrific week!
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6/10 Okay

Adriane R.

Great location, but house runs hot

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location between Northport and Suttons bay. The beach access was beautiful and provided sandy and warm access to Lake Michigan. However, the home was not equipped with enough fans to make the warm weather comfortable while in the house, as there is no AC.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Northport getawwy

Spur of the moment decision to vacay UP NORTH. Found this little dream cottage was open on our dates. Very clean and pleasantly decorated cottage with a beautiful screened in front porch. Close to many things we wanted to do and lovely little beach . Not so fond of the internet outage, but good communication with maintenance. Will be renting again if available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Great location

The location was great. We enjoyed the close beach and water and grilling right at our vacation home. We loved downtown Northport for shopping and some meals. And it was so close to everything else for sight seeing, wine tasting, and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very nice. Close to the water. Beautiful grounds. Will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Northport

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Weekend stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay. Nice, quiet, near everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

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

Lakeside Cottage

Perfect little cottage. 6 of us didn’t need anything more. Clean, beautiful location, and quiet. Loved sitting by the water early in the morning. Glad we brought air mattress, fit well in the screened porch area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Scott N.

Nice cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If the cottage had provided internet, and if the cleaning staff had actually cleaned the shower, the visit would have been perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Tamara D.

A true “up north” vibe

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Up north vibe or feel.... We loved our stay and the home. Having the beach close was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Okemos, MI

comfortable and cute

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nicely decorated cottage with everything you need. Short drive to Northport and Omena, great price for beach access.
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10/10 Excellent

Rita K.

Great place on Lake Michigan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place for a family. Close to the lake and all the local restaurants, shopping and attractions.
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful stay! The house was cute, clean, and very relaxing for our family.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Weekend getaway

The cottage looks exactly like the photos. It is small but very cute on the inside. We loved the screened in porch and the short walk to the beach that is on the property. It was very clean upon arrival. It probably could use some updates but we loved that there was a grill for the cottage and chairs to be outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Charming Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice nice swimming
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Up north sanctuary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cottage is set in between the three towns in the Leland Peninsula. If you’re looking for a great place to stay that makes traveling easy. This would be a place to stay. The property was very clean and maintained and easy to access. I would definitely stay here again if my travels take me this way.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mike i.

Pleasant Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The little cottage we stayed in was very well appointed with everything we needed. It was clean, had lots of towels and bathroom supplies.
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10/10 Excellent

Renter from New Buffalo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great stay. Wonderful cottage in the perfect location for me. Should get a chef's knife for the kitchen.
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10/10 Excellent

Dayna A.

Cute little place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a cute little place. Had all we needed for our stay. Only thing is there’s no outside light on this cabin so bring a headlamp if going out at night.