A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views.

Beautiful location. Comfortable home and beds. Cool to see the artwork from the former owner. Would have been great to know there was no coffee avail - even a starter pack. Otherwise EXACTLY what we were hoping for. Thanks!

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: This was a charming location, lots of room for a smaller place, very clean and tidy.

Amazing location right on Lake Michigan; private, quiet, and perfect for dog walks and swimming. Close enough to town and fun day trips, and equipped with everything you'd need for your stay. The sunroom/porch was our favorite spot with unbeatable views. The host was responsive, accommodating and easy to work with.The outside is a bit overgrown and the beds were very uncomfortable, but overall we had a great stay. With new beds this would be a 5/5 stars.

The location of this property is very beautiful and private with spectacular views of Lake Michigan! Close to all the main attractions, Grand Traverse Light House, Christmas Cove Beach, Leelenau State Park etc. right on Lake Michigan. The cottage itself needs some TLC. On arrival the home had a very musty old smell. It looked clean on first glance however it really needs a deep clean. Tons of bugs in corners and carpets are super old and very stained. With a fresh coat of paint, hard floors throughout, updated beds/furniture and a deep clean it would be much better. The outside needs some major landscaping. Tons and weeds and overgrown brush hosted tons of mosquitos and bugs. I was very disappointed that during our stay they had the lawn scheduled to be mowed which I felt was kind of rude considering what we paid to stay there. Also the lawn person sprayed tons of herbicide/round up on an overgrowth of weeds right next to the front door which is where our dogs came in and out to go to the bathroom. That stuff is poison and we don’t even use it at our own home. It made no sense given the fact that around the entire home there are tons of unkempt weeds and brush, I really did not understand that. When she was done it didn’t look any different so what was the point.From the pictures it looked like a nice sandy beach front but in fact it is all rocks and broken shells which absolutely kill your feet to walk on, it is not really a swimmable area. Unfortunately we will not return.

Great place!

We had a great time a family. We loved that the water was only a few steps away. We also enjoyed visting the state park up the road and the beautiful town of Northport.

Enjoyed the beautiful, secluded property on Lake Michigan, especially the spectacular sunrise views.

The place made me feel like a child again at my grandma’s. Older home filled with love. Nothing fancy, just a normal simplistic place. The coffee maker didn’t work and the company replaced it within hours. My negatives? The master bedroom next to the bathroom really could use a new mattress. The exterior really needed some love too. You could tell it was a purchase and flip to rent out place which made me sad to be honest considering the love the original owner had. Please note the fireplace is non operational due to them running pipe through the chimney.

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location; beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Close to gorgeous Christmas Cove, Lighthouse, hiking trails and charming Northport. The house was not very clean - windows full of dead bugs, spider webs - could have easily been vacuumed. Appreciate effort to keep fruit flies under control but the glasses of dead fruit flies everywhere should have been emptied before our arrival. Coffee maker doesn't work - major concern; I saw previous renters mentioned this and not resolved by our stay. Dryer doesn't work; same, mentioned by previous reviewer. Larger beds would increase comfort. I realize deeply wooded area but grounds were very overgrown and unkept. With a little effort this could be an ideal vacation home.

This is a modest 3-bedroom ranch home with a scenic Grand Traverse Bay shoreline sitting among acres of splendid Pine, Maple and Birch Forest. A generous amount of very nice lawn chairs are situated in the yard for viewing sunrises and sitting around a small fire pit. A nice 10 step staircase descends to a private natural coastline that is spectacular. Inside the home is bright, tidy and attractive. Window views are picturesque. Beds and furniture are clean and comfortable but larger beds would be an improvement worth considering. Some amenities need to be replaced including the Keurig coffee maker, some cookware and the clothes dryer. Artwork throughout the home from original owner, Cornelia Crisp adds appeal. Some furnishings and décor are a little dated, but clean and pleasant. The owner produced guidebook is thoughtful, helpful and appreciated. There is ample material for reading and TV media is provided. Check-in was easy. Communication was good. Proximity to charming towns, the lighthouse, trails and scenic areas is a definite plus. Allowing pets is why we came. Persistent fruit flies in the kitchen were a nuisance and a musty smell ranged from barely detectable to prevalent after it rained. Landscaping around the home was sadly unkept and messy. We enjoyed our stay and loved the location and being able to include our pet but the fruit flies will keep us from coming back. With better maintenance and housekeeping this rental could realize its full potential and earn

We had a great time, just steps to the water.

The location was lovely and the town of Northport was perfect and close. We loved that we could bring our dog. The bugs were horrendous!

Loved the fire pit and the close access to the lake.

Comfortable home right on Lake Michigan with beautiful views. We enjoyed the sunrises and hunting for Petosky stones on the shore. The home was roomy enough for our family of 4. I thoroughly enjoyed having my morning coffee on the enclosed back porch! Quiet, wooded location but not too far from town. We enjoyed our stay at this lovely home!

Very clean and great views!