Nestled in Sutton's Bay, Michigan, Hilltop Vistas offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with spacious living areas and rustic yet modern decor. Enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and style in Leelanau County for families or groups seeking relaxation or adventure. Savor delicious meals using fresh local ingredients in the fully equipped kitchen, unwind on the deck with a glass of local wine or gather around the firepit under starry skies.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Home north of Suttons Bay. Game room, arcade games, Grill, Fire pit. Dog ok
Welcome to Hilltop Vistas! Discover the charm of Michigan at our lovely retreat nestled just outside of Sutton's Bay. Surrounded by cherry orchards and stunning views of rolling hills, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers a wonderful blend of comfort and style in Leelanau County—perfect for families or groups looking for both relaxation and adventure.
Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, with spacious living areas and a charming mix of rustic and modern decor. The fully equipped kitchen is great for preparing delicious meals with fresh local ingredients, or you can unwind on the deck with a glass of local wine. One of the highlights of this property is the finished walkout basement, complete with a bar, large-screen TV, and a fun video game area. Whether you're enjoying drinks with friends or having some friendly competition, this space is sure to become everyone’s favorite spot during your stay!
Outside, there's a cozy fire pit where you can gather around and roast marshmallows under the starry sky. When you're ready to explore, you'll find plenty of options nearby—wineries, restaurants, beaches, Fishtown in Leland, and the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Dunes are all just a short drive away. Popular places like Hop Lot Brewery, Tandem Ciders, Blustone Winery, and Nine Bean Rows Bakery are all within five minutes or less!
Our Sutton's Bay location makes for an ideal home base to relax and enjoy Northern Michigan. Book your stay today and get ready to experience the beauty and charm of this wonderful destination, perfectly situated between downtown Sutton's Bay and downtown Lake Leelanau.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 10.
Bedroom 1: king bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: queen bed || Bedroom 4: double bed || Shared space: queen sleeper sofa in basement
OUTDOORS: 3+ private acres, deck, outdoor chairs, gas grill, fire pit, corn hole
INDOORS: gas fireplace, WIFI, Smart TV, board games, stereo, game room, foosball table, arcade games
KITCHEN: fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, electric oven/stove, drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, mini waffle maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: washer & dryer, towels & linens, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, toilet paper, bar soap, A/C in primary bedroom & secondary bedroom
MISC: living space on two levels
PARKING: space for 4 vehicles
-- POLICIES --
- Dogs are allowed with a fee
- No smoking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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)
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
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
About the area
Located in Suttons Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. Visit our Suttons Bay travel guide
Is Home north of Suttons Bay. Game room, arcade games, Grill, Fire pit. Dog ok pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Home north of Suttons Bay. Game room, arcade games, Grill, Fire pit. Dog ok?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Home north of Suttons Bay. Game room, arcade games, Grill, Fire pit. Dog ok?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home north of Suttons Bay. Game room, arcade games, Grill, Fire pit. Dog ok?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home north of Suttons Bay. Game room, arcade games, Grill, Fire pit. Dog ok located?
This family-friendly Suttons Bay holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of 45 North Vineyard & Winery and Lake Michigan. Aurora Cellars and Boathouse Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Home north of Suttons Bay. Game room, arcade games, Grill, Fire pit. Dog ok Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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:
After our long-time, annual rental became unavailable, we tried this new property. It is amazing. Plenty of room, great location, and very comfortable. We would love to make this our new, long-time rental.
Stayed thanksgiving weekend. House is awesome. Perfect layout. Basement is spectacular- watched football all day!
Close to many attractions. Great property!
The house was absolutely even better than the pictures. So clean and everything we could possibly need was there. I would recommend this place 100 percent.
Melody P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paula M.
12 May 2025
Mother’s Day 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:
We had a wonderful time! Everything about our stay was perfect. Our only suggestion would be extra toilet paper and basic spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder). It was very clean and comfortable. The driveway is a little challenging, but once you go up and down once, it’s much less intimidating, lol! Highlight of the weekend was the bobcat visitor on Saturday night. He hung around for probably 30 minutes...very cool!
Paula M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Erin H.
1 Aug 2024
Great Place!
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 really enjoyed our stay at Hilltop Vistas! The house was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family of 7. The kids especially enjoyed the video games in the basement. We all enjoyed the fire pit. We liked the quiet location. Thank you for the beautiful home!
We rented this house for 10 days to accommodate our family (4 adults, 1 infant & 2 dogs) and can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed it. It’s the perfect size house for a summer getaway, with plenty of bedrooms for everyone to have their own space. The furnishings were really nice, beds were comfortable & they provided a lot of nice touches (like portable fans in each bedroom).
The location is perfect! It’s secluded & quiet, but in 5 minutes you can get into downtown Suttons Bay & within 25 minutes you’re in Traverse City. Plus it’s close to Leland, Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Leelenau, making this the perfect “home base” for all of your Michigan summer activities.
Highly recommend & we will definitely be back!
This place was perfect from the beginning to the end. Easy check in and great communication from the property managers. It was clear that the home is well loved and cared for. Everything was clean and had its place without feeling cluttered. Because of the cooler nights, no air conditioning was no problem, but it was nice to have it in the primary bedroom (and the basement bedroom was the perfect temperature). Updates bathrooms and kitchen. Great decks in the front and back. The front deck gave me a little anxiety because the key almost fell through once! Would suggest adding a keychain so it can’t fall through.
The kids loved the big hilly driveway and had races every night, but that didn’t tire them out enough to ignore the fun video games in the basement. Would absolutely stay here again.
Beautiful property, quiet and peaceful. Very clean. Spacious. Nice outdoor area
Beth H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Nov 2025
Hilltop Vistas
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! what a great place...the driveway is an adventure, we left before the snow hit, I couldn't imagine driving down that if it was icy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
becky g.
15 July 2025
In love with Hilltop Vistas
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:
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. It was clean, spacious, and peaceful.
becky g.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
23 June 2025
Family vacation
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:
Fantastic
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 home is even lovelier than the photos convey--clean, tastefully decorated, spacious, and comfortable. This part of Michigan is a favorite of ours with Sleeping Bear Dunes, vineyards, orchards, beaches, adorable towns with shops and restaurants, and short, scenic drives to all the sights. This home was the perfect spot to begin and end our days indoors and out. We wish we could have stayed longer and hope to return.
We had a great stay at this vacation rental! The home was spotless, beautifully maintained, and even better than the photos. The kitchen was fully stocked, and the house had everything we needed — we truly wished we could've stayed longer. While the steep driveway was a bit of a surprise at first, it quickly became a non-issue. We even spotted a mama turkey and her baby wandering the property, which was such a sweet touch. The location was ideal — centrally situated on the peninsula with easy access to Suttons Bay, Northport, and Traverse City. The management team was also fantastic, responding quickly to the couple of questions we had. All around, a perfect getaway!
Caitlin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
22 Aug 2025
Great for kids
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:
We had four adults and six kids, ages 3-10, and happened to catch a couple rainy days. The game room downstairs saved the day. The kids loved the games and watched a couple movies and were down there every chance they had. They house easily accommodated all of us and although we were originally looking for something close to the water, we enjoyed the serenity of the location.
Great house, great location, easy check-in process. Easy communication with property manager.However, house was not cleaned after previous guests upon check-in. Dirty house, dirty towels, dirty beds. Property manager was quick to send a cleaning crew, but this delayed us being able to use the house for a few hours (thankfully we didn’t check in at night). Property manager did offer an apology in the form of a gift card to a local establishment.Even given circumstances, the house was great and I would rent again.
Joseph F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Patricia O.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Gorgeous on the Surface
The home is beautiful, and views are stunning - but the experience was awful. Arrived late into the night to find the property unlocked and dirty. It was clear there was no maid service or inspection. Texted the number provided, with no response. We elected not to call the emergency # - and what exactly would be considered an emergency? it was after 10pm, and no one in our party wanted to wait late into the evening for a "potential" cleaning service to arrive and try to clean around 4 tired adults and the dog. So I spent the first night stripping beds, and cleaning the house so my family could get some sleep. Thankfully I was able to locate extra sheets and towels. Not a great way to start your vacation. The property appears on the surface to have all of the amenities that would meet all the needs of their guests, however, the basic needs are not met. The large laundry soap, and dishwasher soap were virtually empty, no extra bars of soap or paper towel were available. and although we are in allergy season in MI - there was not a box a tissue to be found, The icing on the cake was finding that the first aid kit they provided was empty when we opened it hoping to find a simple band-aid.
The Welcome book says " your property has been cleaned and inspected" I wish that would have been true - I hope they come up with a better system to ensure this doesn't occur again - We spent a lot of money and left wondering if staying in a VRBO is a good idea.