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Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Leelanau
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage

Conveniently located in lovely Leelanau County, you will find our newly renovated cottage directly on the Leelanau Bike Trail. Our 1950’s Merbert Creek Cottage is just 4 miles to Suttons Bay and 10 miles to downtown Traverse City. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is the perfect “Northern Michigan Getaway”. A great location to gather after a long day at the beach, shopping or exploring the surrounding area. Minutes away from several highly recommended local wineries, shops, and beautiful beaches.

You will be directly on the TART Trail which is not only great for biking, but also a wonderful walking trail. This property is sure to please everyone traveling to our area!



The cottage has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 has a twin-sized bunk bed. Bedroom 2 and 3 share the hallway bathroom.

Amenities include: Gas grill, custom black walnut dining table, exterior deck, Wi-Fi, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, wine fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer, flat screen TV(s).

Don't miss out on booking this beautiful cottage. 5 night minimum during June, July and August vacations, 3 night minimum for the rest of the year. Check in is 4pm and check out time is 10am unless other arrangements have been made.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of bigLITTLE Wines. You'll find features like an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from bigLITTLE Wines and a few minutes from L. Mawby Vineyards
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Charlie Leiby

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall color and bike tour
Very impressed with the cleanliness and quality of workmanship in home. Very convenient to bike trail, Suttons Bay and several wineries. It was a great home base for our Leelanau and Old Mission adventures. Plan on visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOhn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding trail side home near TVC and Suttons Bay
One of the best stays we’ve had. Beautiful and thoughtfully outfitted home with all the amenities of a high-end hotel. Fantastic location and setting. Close to all the area attractions. Cannot go wrong staying here, and Charlie is a gracious and super responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip up North!
Lovely and clean house! Enjoyed cooking a couple dinners on the grill! Near to golf, boat launch and wineries. Easy to drive to many near-by cities/towns. Enjoyed the near-by trail for daily walks. We had a couple fires in the evenings. Fun time for all of us! 😄😄
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage I’
The home was beautiful, very clean, and well appointed. Charlie was amazing to work with and left me lots of snacks.! I will definitely be back! P
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at lovely house
This house is beautifully located in the farmland outside Suttons Bay, right off the bike trail and convenient to Lake Michigan, restaurants, and the grocery store. The house itself is clean and attractive and had everything we needed for our family stay, including coffee, bottled water, a bottle of wine and some snacks. We loved the fire pit and s'mores-making supplies! The bedrooms and bathrooms were nicely designed and laid out and there were lots of common areas for hanging out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House, Great Location
We enjoyed everything about staying at the house. I'll point out some highlights below. The house seems to be recently remodeled and was well done. Very clean There are so many amenities and little touches around the house that make staying here great. Quiet location but very close to wineries and restaurants around the peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place to Stay
This little home is absolutely adorable! If I could have bought it from the property manager I would have. The communication was very quick and efficient and the owners ensure your stay is nothing short or wonderful. We will be staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay!
I'm not sure you could find a more perfect place to stay up north! One of the cleanest, nicest vacation rentals we've stayed at in a long time. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
We enjoyed our stay and will look to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and comfortable home!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House is spacious, very clean, and well-furnished, and the setting is beautiful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Deerfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem on the TART
This Place is right in so many ways! Clean Bright New Comfortable This was great for our family reunion in Sutton’s Bay. You can literally access the TART trail right off the back yard! Charlie was very responsive when we had some minor issues. Snacks and coffee were a nice touch. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful remodel & great location
Beautifully remodeled house that fit myself, my husband, two grandparents and two toddlers perfectly! The location to the tart trail cannot be beat if you are coming up for biking. We would def stay here again...and might be planning a fall trip already :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL HOME!
The home is beautifully done! Everything was clean and comfortable! The Owner responded quickly to any questions we had and was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
Loved the house and all the extras ie wine, coffee, snacks, water. The firepit was another added bonus which we enjoyed. Also, the bike/walking trail behind the house was wonderful.....walked most mornings!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Great Property and location. The finishes are very nice and the place was very clean. Charlie was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
This recently remodeled property is lovely. Perfect for our family. Great customer service. Was like staying in a high-end resort only more room!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week off
Kids rode from backyard, down tart trail, to Suttons Bay for ice cream and beach. Everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin on bike trail
The property was wonderful. Everything is new and clean. So much attention given to the detail in this home. The bike trail is right in the back yard. The owner was extremely responsive to our questions. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Our family (husband, wife and 2 small kids) very much enjoyed this house. It was perfect for what we were looking for, as it provided a clean, newly remodeled, impeccably furnished home for our family to stay in. Everything was new and the owners did a great job on the furnishings. The game room was a nice touch in the garage and the outdoor patio was perfect for our evening meals (no bugs surprisingly!) The only thing we wish was included was a fire pit for evening bon fires and s’mores. As far as location, being right next to the trail is awesome and its easy to get to either downtown Sutton’s Bay or further west activities like Lake Leelanau, Leland, etc. I’m sure wine lovers, I.e. visitors without small children will absolutely love the location as there’s probably 30 wineries within a very short drive. Speaking of small children, the only downside is the house is on a pretty busy highway, although it is set back some with a yard separating it so it’s not a huge deal, but you do obviously have to pay close attention when they are outdoors. Would recommend this house to anyone and we would gladly stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Bruce Twp., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home!
The home is immaculate, comfortable, and private. The owner was helpful and accommodating. We use VRBO very often, and this was one of my better experiences. My wife was delighted with the kitchen and found it very well equipped. Plenty of yard space if you have children, and the backyard connects directly to a bike path. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a ping pong and foosball table in the garage. My only request is that the owner adds a fire pit somewhere on the property. Overall this place is an A+
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021