`The Otherside`-Fishtown Shanty in Leland!

Leland is a magical little town. I've travelled the world and always love going back, even though it's not easy to get to from the west coast.

Year Three of our Fall stay! Mary Lou is a great host. The shanty is picture perfect. We have many favorite places in the area, and always enjoy finding something new. So many great restaurants but we always make time for one night of cooking in-the place is to wonderful to leave!

Loved it

Great location! The shanty had everything we needed. It’s perfect for 2 couples. It was very clean. Would highly recommend.

The place is so clean, it has everything you want.

Fantastic property. Very unique.

Fabulous setting, wonderful historic building, best views of sunsets and access to beaches, towns and M22. Communication was seamless and straightforward, place was well-stocked with utensils, covers, everything one would need.

Everything was wonderful. The cottage is well appointed and had everything we needed. Amazing location, another great Leland stay!

Check in was easy, kitchen is great although we did not use it much. Probably one of our best vacations ever, wish it would have been longer. We have stayed in,Leland yearly for over 40 years, but this has topped everything. Will stay again. Mary was great!

Well cared for and well-refurbished property. Felt somehow brand new but also historic. Great location for Van's beach. Short walk into Fishtown. Very comfortable and well-decorated. Look forward to another stay, and highly recommend.

This is a beautiful shanty with a lot of room. Shanty was super clean when we arrived. The location is the best! We did get some pics of the sunset from our roof top. Fishtown is a wonderful place.

Everything was perfect!

It’s a very comfortable place on the water and walking distance to Lake Michigan. The sun sets are beautiful!! I highly recommend this place.

Great weekend get away. We really enjoyed our stay. House was perfect. Just the cutest stay. We look forward to staying again and have shared the place with family already. The only thing that would have been helpful is a light on to find the house in the dark better. But Mary was immediately available both times I called for help so it wasn’t an issue.

Nicely appointed and comfortable.

This place is storybook! It’s even better than the photos. Our 2nd year staying in the shanty for the Michigan Fall experience. On our sunny days, we loved watching the waves and the sunset from the top deck, walking to the beach and the shops. On our last night, the wind picked up as if winter had arrived! The place is so warm and cozy we had a wonderful night cooking in the kitchen and watching the town close up and say goodbye to another season. This is the most unforgettable place I have ever stayed in. Love sitting in the nook reading books and watching the fisherman and tourists. Comfortable beds-aren’t good nights’ sleep part of vacation? Thank you, Mary Lou!

The location & property were amazing! Every detail was thought about and there was nothing that was not provided. Easy check in & parking. We loved that we could just walk to shops, restaurants & Van's beach. We would definitely recommed it was fantastic!

I fantasized about getting snowed in to this cozy and charming shanty if only to read the perfect collection of books! It is an iconic location and perfect for exploring all of Leelenau Peninsula. We watched the salmon struggling mightily make their way up the falls to spawn. A short walk from the back of the shanty takes you to the beach. Our stay was much to short!!