White Fence-Exquisite Private Waterfront!

Suttons Bay, Michigan
$750 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This classic coastal farmhouse has been restored with classic style and design with new windows in December 2020! This beach home features quality finishes and timeless designs throughout the 2022 square footage. Three covered porches and two large gazebo's along with multiple decks, extensively landscaped and manicured grounds, and unobstructed bay views from throughout the estate make this a one of a kind property. Known for its classic white and black awnings, White Fence creates a wonderful relaxing setting that enjoys over 127ft of private sandy frontage on Suttons Bay. Outdoor fire pits and beach front seating make this the ideal vacation property and Suttons Bay is the ideal northern Michigan destination. Guests have access to kayaks, jet ski hoist and boat hoist with dock for their private watercraft. Hoist will hold up to a 21’ boat.

The location of the property is less than 1/4 mile south of Suttons Bay, off M-22 on South Shore Dr. Walking to the many restaurants and shops is very easy with sidewalk access directly from the property.

The Main House at White Fence boasts two large bedrooms and full bath upstairs and a queen sofa bed in the main floor living room that can serve as a semi-private bedroom. There is also a dining room and family room on the main floor. In addition the jewel of this property is the fully equipped gourmet kitchen with a new Wolf 6 burner cooktop added in 2020!

In addition, guests have full access to the Carriage Suite, an adjoining property that is ideal for a couple, in-laws or visitors. The Carriage house suite boasts a queen bedroom, living room suite, full bath, gas stove, two flat screen tv’s, kitchenette and separate private living quarters.

White Fence is an exclusive property that has been meticulously maintained. The grounds, private beach, seating areas indoors and out, make this an ideal retreat for adults or two adult couples. This property is only available to accommodate up to 8 guests. While we love pets, White Fence has a no pet policy however Sutton's Bay Animal Hospital will gladly board your pet while you stay.

Summer rentals are available by the week and a two day minimum is required in the fall, spring and winter. Our turnover day in the summer is Saturday or Sunday.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2022 Sq Ft (188 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Only Allowed Outdoors Not Under Canopies 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 : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Hadley D.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We (my 75 yr old parents, 2-yr old son, and mehusband) had an amazing stay at White Fence. Mike is extremely responsive and answered any questions or concerns very quickly. The private, GROUND LEVEL (i.e. not having to climb 50 steps), was wonderful for my mobility-challenged father and my toddler son. The proximity to Suttons Bay town (2-min walk to great grocery store, and 5-min walk to the 'main strip') is also excellent, and it serves as a great base to explore other great spots within 15-30 min drive. The only thing you should be aware of and prepared for is the noise the M-22 makes during the night, but this is easily dealt with by having the A/C on in the summer or wearing ear plugs. Again, the house is really wonderful and the slight separation we were able to achieve by housing ourselves in the main house and my parents in the other was actually really nice.

  • Erin E.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We have explored several northern Michigan towns and properties. Our family agreed that this was our favorite. The location of the house and beach is absolutely perfect. The town of Sutton’s Bay is adorable. And the proximity to Traverse City for a little louder evening is great as well. We biked to wineries, cherry stands, and the golf course. With a variety of ages and interests, everyone found something they loved. The house itself is adorable with 1 million places to hang out and enjoy the northern Michigan weather. In fair balance, it is an older house that’s been remodeled, so the rooms are a little choppy. It worked perfectly for our group to hang together, but also have time away. We highly recommend!

  • Dtarnacki@clarkh....

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Great location, with beautiful beachfront. Very clean inside. Maybe the outside could use a little TLC M 22 traffic can be noisy at night.

  • Vickey M.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    Unfortunately we had rainy weather, but the few sunny days we had were spent in the water for sure! The walk into town is effortless and a nice thing to do for breakfasts and or dinners and or shopping or biking! The trail for biking was wonderful, the town was great too! Hosts were amazing. Very responsive. If any issues come up, they bend over backwards to help. As hosts they get an 11 out of 10! For those having to work on vaca, we were in the carriage house and the internet was incredibly fast! Suttons Bay was such a nice change from the hustle and bustle of Traverse, but close enough to drive there with relative ease.

  • Genevieve C.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2023

    Stayed Jul 29, 2023

    Absolutely lovely property in THE best location!! The private beach, carriage house, fully stocked kitchen and beautiful outdoor spaces were just a few of the things we loved. We will be back next year!!

  • Brad C.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    We have stayed here several times, and love it.

  • Happy K.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2022

    Stayed Jul 30, 2022

    The White Fence was absolutely perfect for our family of 3 generations. My husband and I used the Carriage House and our children and granddaughter were very happy in the main house. There was plenty of room for joint meals, inside and out, and family gatherings! We lived on the porch with the rocking chairs and the gorgeous view of Sutton’s Bay. Mike was great at answering all of our questions before we arrived, and we appreciated the many amenities supplied. It was exactly the type of vacation we needed to end our summer!

  • Michael S.

    Submitted May 4, 2022

    Stayed Apr 29, 2022

    Mike and his wife were great host, we loved the property and proximity to town. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

  • Wyman L.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2021

    Stayed Aug 14, 2021

    I have been vacationing in the Grand Traverse area for the last ten years and “White Fence” is the best ever.

  • Mark R.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2021

    Stayed Aug 7, 2021

    Great experience

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$750+
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