The Boathouse on Waukazoo! Beach, Bars, Brewery all within a block!

Love love love the boathouse on Waukazoo. Walks with our chocolate lab were never ending! Comfy beds, great location with quick drives to the lighthouse, Suttons Bay, Gills Pier/Onomonee Rd. Beach, plus access to the bay in Northport.

Thank you for the welcoming wine and the excellent communication. Getting the key out of the lock box could be updated. Location is convenient to everything. Outside areas beautiful.

This was our third stay at the Boathouse on Waukazoo and per usual, we had a great time! The house is very well equipped with anything you may need while you’re there. The beds are comfy and the living room/dining area is great to hang out in as a family. We love to walk through downtown to visit the shops (and Barb’s Bakery!), and to walk to the park by the water. Looking forward to another repeat visit in the future. Thank you to the hosts for offering such a fantastic home to make memories in!

Loved staying here. It had everything we were looking for and more. Highly recommended!

Great house in a great location. Northport is cute, walkable and friendly. Easy to get to local attractions—we went to several lighthouses, Sleeping Bear, Fishtown, South Manitou Island and Traverse City. House was clean, comfortable, well-stocked kitchen. We would definitely consider returning.

We had a great time and the house was exactly as pictured. Well stocked and well located, we'll be back for sure!

Everything was excellent. Only 2 blocks to beach and downtown. Very comfortable. Already booked for next year.

Our host was excellent and responded to our questions very quickly. This little house was warm and homey and it’s right next to all the shops and activities in Northport. We’ve already booked this home again in 2026!

The location of the property is within close walking distance of everything, which we really enjoyed. The city of Northport is beautiful and authentic. There is a sense of community here. This is not a tourist trap and you will soon feel like a resident. In regards to the property, it needs some TLC in the areas of cleanliness and maintenance. Every corner and crevice of the house was covered in spider webs, the cabinet drawers were soiled with coffee grinds, the shower curtain on the main floor was covered in what appear to be pink mildew, the silverware and cups were soiled with food particles, some of the bedding was soiled with hair and what appeared to be bodily fluids, the sofa cushions were covered in what appeared to be cat hair. The washer was growing black mould. The interior and exterior of the home is in need of a fresh coat of paint, the deck boards on the front porch are splintered need to be cleaned and sealed, the grill needs to be cleaned and the outdoor furniture needs to be power washed. We really tried to look past some of this and enjoy the trip, but each day we would find something new. We did contact the owner and sent her pictures of our main concerns, and she did send out a cleaning person, which which helped some. My suggestion to make this place great, is a good deep cleaning, and some minor maintenance.

Our family of ten, all 14 and older, had a fabulous time at the Boathouse. The home was tucked away down a main side street where we could walk to the beach, groceries, shops and restaurants. We had wonderful nighttime fires on the side patio and read books on the swing on yet another side porch. We took daily walks along the beachside road and walked to tennis and pickleball courts. Sleeping and bath arrangements were comfortable for our big group. The kitchen offered everything we needed for “eating in” when wanted. Northport is such a beautiful, fun town in close proximity to Leland, Sutton’s Bay, Traverse City and even a nice day get-away to Glen Arbor and Empire. We are so thankful to have found this Boathouse gem.

Property was very clean, and comfortable to stay. Only thing that would be nice is a reclining chair.

This was our second stay at the Boathouse and it was just as great as the first. The home is equipped with most anything you’d need for a long stay. The proximity to downtown restaurants and shops (and Barb’s Bakery!) make it the perfect place to stay for an up north getaway. We can’t wait to rebook and come back for a third time!