Right on the Lake Michigan - walk to town and across from TART trail

Suttons Bay, Michigan
$967 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Air conditioning newly installed! Comes with a paddle board, 2 kayaks and 8 bikes to use on the Leelanau Trail located right across the street! We also have some nets for fishing. This is the ideal location to walk to town, bike to town or start your day trip to the many locations on the peninsula.

This property is unique because it is so close to the shoreline. Lake Michigan's waters lap just a few feet from the house providing panoramic views of Lake Michigan, sunrises and sailboats floating in and out of the bay. Once you book, you will receive an interactive guide to the area with direct links for things to do.

We fancy this place as a little bit of country (rustic wooded area) and little bit of rock and roll (Lake Michigan waves). In this complicated world, life is simple here.

This home is just north of Suttons Bay on Lake Michigan. This hone was built in the 50’s by a ship captain who sailed the Great Lakes. He wanted to feel like he was on the water while he was in his home. We think he picked the perfect spot. The property is tucked on a piece of land that provides panoramic views of Lake Michigan while waves lap against the shoreline just a few feet from the house. Sitting on the spacious covered porch feels like you are sitting on the water. Each of the three bedrooms provides lake views. We found an old sign in the garage and believe he named this home the “Admiralty Haus”.

Enjoy the beach and pull up an Adirondack chair to relax by the fire pit to star gaze in the evening or rest after a swim in the shallow waters. There is an additional wood deck with a gas grill where you can relax while cooking or do morning yoga. You will see ducks, loons, herons, hawks and eagles swim and fly by and if you are into rock hunting, Lake Michigan delivers Petoskey stones (look for them after a storm), Charlevoix rocks and other beautiful rocks. Take a walk to the local toy store Enerdyne to get rock polishing supplies and take a look at the rocks on display to help inspire your search.

There is something for everyone here. If you want more activity, across the street you will find the TART trail. That is a paved trail you can hop on to walk or bike into town (local shop provides bike rentals in case you don’t bring your own). The trail is a total of 18 miles long stretching all the way to Traverse City winding through beautiful farms, vineyards and hop lots. The Village of Suttons Bay has local shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors and two spacious public beaches. Hansen’s grocery store is a little over a mile away, dozens of wineries are within minutes of this location, Traverse City is 14 miles south, Leland, Lake Leelanau, Glen Arbor and Northport are easy and beautiful drives less than 20 minutes away. Be sure to visit the farm markets, parks, movie theaters, hiking trails, vineyards and distilleries. This is a wonderful, family friendly community.

Need to remote work Two bedrooms are equipped with a desk/workspace so you can work remotely. We provide an additional computer monitor with an HDMI hook up to your computer.

This cottage provides breathtaking views, relaxation and comfort year round.

The cottage sleeps up to 8 people. It includes three plus bedrooms, two full baths and one half bath. One bedroom on the main level includes a queen sized bed and an attached bathroom with a stand up shower. Two other bedrooms are on the second floor and are spacious. One bedroom features a king bed and a large closet for storage. The other bedroom features a queen size bed and two built in twin beds with two twin trundle beds. We just completed a renovation that includes a rebuilt covered porch with Trex decking, restored the original knotty pine wood inside the home, remodeled the bedroom with built in beds and trundle beds and a fresh coat of paint inside and out.

The cottage offers a well appointed and functional kitchen, a porch, a deck, gas grill, coffee maker, smart TVs in the living room and in the new bedroom – We provide access to sign into Netflix, Disney+, etc. We have a selection of family games. This is our own family vacation home so we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Check-In 4:00 PM, Check-Out 10:30 AM

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    20 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Francesca F.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Beautiful property that is exactly as described! Our group of eight fit perfectly, and all of us loved hanging out watching the sun rise on the porch in the mornings and then swimming and boating all day. Communication with host was excellent.

  • Teresa O.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We had an amazing time here this summer! Water is beautiful and we enjoyed spending time on the covered deck, having beach bonfires and kayaking in the bay.

  • Tobin T.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Very clean and well equipped including bikes, kayaks and paddle board. Everything needed for cooking and grilling. Super comfortable beds with great quality linens. Great shopping and restaurants close by in Suttons Bay, Leeland, Glen Arbor and Traverse City. Owner super helpful and responsive. Beautiful beach but good idea to have water shoes.

  • Martin G.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    This was a very nice home in a perfect setting. The house had all of the supplies that were needed, including a kayak and bikes. The water was perfect and shallow.

  • Felix S.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Great property! The layout was perfect for our family. Rooms for us and the kids upstairs. Grandparents had their own room w full bath on the first floor. We’ll be back!

  • Heidi M.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    This was a great house for our family - very clean, lots of space, and perfect location. We would definitely book here again!

  • Shane L.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Beautiful house with great amenities, great location and communicative hosts.

  • Elizabeth S.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    Lovely home/cottage right on Sutton's Bay. Very comfortable for 8 people and had everything we needed. Loved the fact that there was even a little beach with a fire pit -- great for long summer evenings in Michigan!

  • Peter T.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay at the Suttons Bay house located steps away from the water. Every room in the house has windows that overlook the Bay and there is a deck that is the perfect place to relax with your family and enjoy the view of the bay. The house has everything you need to enjoy a beach front stay, and the village of Suttons Bay is delightful and we spent a day at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, which is a short drive away.

  • Kirsten H.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    We had an amazing time! The kids just loved the beach house. The water is beautiful, shallow, and rocky. We all wore water shoes and the kids enjoyed looking for unique rocks. The fact that it was shallow was a plus because we had little kids. Overall, the house was well stocked for all our needs, we had plenty of space for everyone. They do not have central air, which was okay because we went when it was high of low 80 and they had plenty of fans. And one thing I would have loved is a stick vacuum for all the sand the littles inadvertently drug in. I would also suggest bringing a gate or two if you have a toddler to keep them from the stairs.

  • Chauncey M.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    George and Tia were wonderful hosts and their property is just perfect for a vacation at the lake. The house is situated right at the water, so each day began and ended with a swim and paddle. The house is so convenient for taking advantage of many fun activities and great restaurants. The house was incredibly clean and nicely laid out with an open living/eating area with lovely porch overlooking the lake and big beds in each bedroom + twin beds. My friends and I had a fantastic time and loved staying in this gem of a house.

  • Caitlin K.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    This house is the perfect up north home, conveniently located on the water and close to town. My girlfriends and I all slept comfortably on the most comfortable mattresses, enjoyed quiet mornings on the porch and had plenty of space to hang inside together at night. We enjoyed wading and floating in the water and lounging on the beach watching sailboats sail by in a picturesque setting. The owners gave us great recommendations and were easy to communicate with. I would definitely recommend a stay at this beautiful home (and I know my girlfriends feel the same!). Pro tip: pack sandals or water shoes for the lake as it’s a bit rocky.

  • Alison S.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    Beautiful home, beautiful setting. The porch was the gathering place for our family at all times of the day. Gorgeous sunrises, well-appointed kitchen, comfortable everything. Enjoyed biking along the TART trail and easy drives to cherry picking and wineries. Wonderful stay.

  • Sara G.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    This VRBO is literally right on the water! The views are amazing, and the home is lovely. My parents, my husband, and our 3 teenage daughters fit perfectly into the home. My parents stayed downstairs with a private bath, and our daughters had a big room with multiple beds to themselves. The owners were super responsive and kind. One day we rode bikes into Suttons Bay - an easy and fun ride. Highly recommend this lovely home!!

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$967+
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