Spectacular Views, Private Waterfront, Prime Location & Sleeps 10

Suttons Bay, Michigan
$725 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The Harbormaster is where location, convenience and the Northern Michigan experience meet. Located just a mile north of the historic town of Suttons Bay, directly off of Leelanau county's most beautiful roadway, M-22, the Harbormaster boasts unobstructed views of the serene Suttons Bay shoreline from the front of the property. Walk just off the back deck to find the famous TART trail where you can bike, walk, run or cross country ski safely over 10 1/2 miles not only leading to Suttons Baybut also portions of Traverse City and all the postcard-worthy sites along the way. The Harbormaster is where Northern Michigan vacations begin and lifelong memories are made.

The property is deeply nestled in the heart of wine country and a .6 mile walk on the paved TART trail to a pristine public beach, children's park and downtown Suttons Bay. The municipal marina is a half mile away where slips are available.
Points of interest and approximate driving times from Harbormaster:
Traverse City - 20 minute drive
Historic Fishtown in Leland - 6.4 miles
Hickory Hills Ski Resort - 30 minute drive
The iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 30 minute drive
Van's Beach for the best sunsets - 6.4 miles
There are also numerous public lake access points along the Leelanau peninsula placing this property at the center of all the Up North destinations and activities your friends and family are vacationing for.

The Harbormaster is positioned on a 1-acre parcel with a fenced-in backyard portion and a massive side yard for family activities including those late-night campfires under the stars.

The home has undergone recent updates. The most recent update is the staircase leading to the 300 feet of waterfront, plus new carpeting, appliances, fixtures & Temperpedic mattresses. Recent improvements include a newly renovated kitchen, upstairs bathroom & master bathroom. As you enter the main living room through the front door, you will find comfortable seating, a grand stone gas fireplace, a flat-screen LCD TV with DVD/Blu-ray and cable. High-speed internet is reliable and strong. The bay window is the perfect place to experience a panoramic view of Lake Michigan while enjoying your morning coffee. Walk through the living room into the kitchen and dining area and you will find a farm table and well-equipped kitchen capable of handling family dining with ease. The sliding doors lead to a newly painted deck overlooking the fenced-in yard and TART trail. Just past the kitchen is the master bedroom with a king size bed and a renovated full bathroom. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms both with queen size beds and a newly renovated bathroom. The basement includes a large open recreation area with a ping pong table and a large LCD flat-screen with DVD/Blu-ray and cable. One downstairs bedroom features a bunk bed with one full and one twin bed. The other downstairs bedroom includes two full beds.

The Harbormaster is a family owned and operated property. We strive to provide everything to ensure your Up North experience is as memorable as ours have always been. We include all linens, towels, blankets, a pack n play, a high chair, beach toys, beach towels and a cooler. S'mores utensils are located inside the grill and the patio umbrella with additional outdoor seating and corn hole are located in the freshly painted shed. You will also find a full-size washer and dryer just off the kitchen.

Dogs are welcome to stay at our home on a case by case basis, provided they are well behaved. We hope that your dog(s) will love the fenced-in yard and TART trail as much as our rescue dog, Jacques, does. After all, dogs are family too.

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Security Camera Disclaimer.

We have 3 security cameras that watch our property when we are away.

In the front of the home we have a Ring Doorbell that monitors the front door. We also have a camera positioned to monitor the driveway. The third camera is in the back of the home that monitors the backyard.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2700 Sq Ft (251 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Foosball Table Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near A Hospital Near The Bay On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

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

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Review Review

  • Bryan L.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Great location to everything Suttons Bay had to offer. House was perfect for our group. Clean and had everything we needed. Great view of the bay. Would definitely stay again. Owner was very accommodating and commication was amazing.

  • Denise W.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    Close and convenient to restaurants, wineries and shops of Sutton Bay.

  • Terri S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Great location and spacious yard!

  • Bruce

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    Great place and stay!

  • CHRIS C.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Beautiful and very comfortable house in every way! Loved every aspect of it. The location could not be any more ideal! We enjoyed biking and walking on the bike path, wading around at the beach and enjoying the dock. Sunrises and sunsets are lovely. The town, restaurants, boat launch and marina are so close it made everything very easily accessible.

  • Svetlana A.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    We had a good time, location is perfect, house is very clean and recently remodeled with greatly stuffed kitchen. The only thing- there is only 1 bedroom on the 1 st floor, and other “downstairs” 2 bedrooms are actually in the basement, so statement that there are 3 bedrooms downstairs was misleading.We had difficulty maintaining comfortable temperature in the bedrooms, whileIt was freezing cold in the basement, it was very warm in the bedrooms on the 2 nd floor.Aside from that, we had a wonderful time!

  • Dennis M.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Our family of 6 adults and 4 kids stayed for 8 nights. Positives include private beach, walking path to town, fire pits, great deck, parking, and well-equipped kitchen. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    We had a wonderful time with family and friends at this well-kept property in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Everything was clean and comfortable, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the surroundings.The private beach was a highlight—perfect for relaxing, swimming, and soaking up the sun. Its peaceful setting gave us the feeling of a true getaway. Suttons Bay itself was just a short trip into town, and the TART bike trail running directly behind the house made it even more convenient to explore the area.We appreciated the thoughtful location and upkeep of the property, which made our stay smooth and memorable. Highly recommended for those looking for a blend of nature, relaxation, and easy access to local sights.

  • Doug K.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Nice house. Enjoyed spending time with family.

  • Michael G.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Our family was in the TC area for a wedding. We wanted to stay in a place that would provide close proximity to all of the events leading up to the wedding including the ceremony and reception. This rental was perfect as advertised. Location, cleanliness, great yard, access to walking paths. Property in great shape and plenty big for our need. Would rent again and recommend.

  • Marcia D.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Beautiful home with all amenities. Great water view, close to everything. Pretty fall colors. Would stay here again.

  • Jamey W.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    Really enjoyed our time at Sam’s house and would recommend it to anyone looking for a Norther Michigan getaway! Clean house with great views. A nice fenced in yard for the dogs. Quick and easy communications and check in process.

  • Michaeline H.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We loved the location of the beautiful home on the Leelanau peninsula. It was so easy to get to a number of towns and places we enjoy up in that area. The large fenced in yard was great for our mini Aussie Doodle and the trail behind it was superb for our bikers and walkers in the family. Loved being able to go down to the beach and relax there. One suggestion, we could not find more than one kitchen washcloth and towel in the kitchen. So providing more would have been helpful. Also, we would have used the a/c on a night or two but it seemed to be a locked thermostat. It was a very pleasant and restful stay.

  • Austin L.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    We stayed at this property for a two week family vacation with 6 adults and 2 children. The location was great. It backs up to the TART trail which you can take directly into town. Additionally the private beach was nice for moments when we didn’t want to pack up snacks and all the other gear required for a day at the public beach. Additionally the yard is a nice size for yard games. We truly had a lovely stay. The only downside was with the cleanliness of the home, made worse by the owner’s seemingly apathetic response. I messaged the owner after a week into the trip when we found a live mouse in the basement. I then used this opportunity to let him know that we found old pizza and rolled joints in the drawers when we arrived, something we were willing to overlook but wanted him to know as it seemed like the drawers were forgotten in the cleaning process. While I wasn’t asking for anything in my message, I was disappointed to learn that the owner was aware of prior issues with the cleaning service, but still charging a cleaning fee without doing anything to make sure the issues are resolved. Additionally, there was no apology for the poor cleaning service nor an offer to lay mouse traps. I find this unacceptable and am leaving this review in hopes that the owner will choose to do something to improve the cleaning service for future guests. If the response to my private message would have indicated intent to improve this in the future, I would not have shared this.

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