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The cottage has 2 bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom between the bedrooms. The kitchen and dining room/living room are situated in an open floor plan. The kitchen has all the necessary tools for cooking with a stove and refrigerator for your use.
The love seat in the living room folds out into a twin bed to comfortably sleep a 5th person. Both bedrooms have a new queen size bed which are very comfortable.
I have lived in the area for 20 years and have always dreamed of owning a place on the water. I am lucky enough to have found the perfect spot and to own a piece of paradise. I love sharing this property with others and see the joy they get from being there. I'm an engineer by day and love going out to the cottage as often as possible. Like you, I need a vacation and I am lucky enough to get to retreat to a perfect location.
Gary Hughey purchased this Cottage in 2012
This is very close to Traverse City where I both work and live. Leelanau County is one of the most beautiful places in the country and on top of that this cabin nearly boarders Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. I have many excellent memories as a young person visiting the Dunes for the challenging dune climb with my friends. They always wanted to see how fast they could climb to the top! Try it, it will be day to remember!
When this was built, they put it very close to the water. 12 feet past the end of the deck is the water's edge, making the cabin feel like an extension of the lake. There is a fire pit in between the cabin and the water for evenings sitting around a fire by the water. This cabin creates unique opportunity to enjoy the closeness of the water and all the amenities necessary to be comfortable.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
This cottage is the perfect location , close to sleeping Bear Dunes and travers city. We had a great time the view off the deck is just beautiful , and the water is perfect for the kids to swim on there own while we sat at the fire pit. I was pleasantly surprised with how clean the inside of the cottage was, and that it had everything we needed to enjoy our stay . The only downside for me was the lack of furniture in the living area , it’s not so bad when your out side the whole time , however we had a few rain days and spent more time then we wanted inside. Overall I hope to return next summer .
The Eckert’s
Absolutely perfect in so many ways. First off all, very clean. Wonderful lake views and so close to Lake Michigan where we followed a lot of little county dead end roads which led to lovely beaches. Weather was perfect. And as "mature" folks, we appreciated the good mattresses!
Cute, comfortable cottage right on the lake - beautiful view. The location was perfect for us as we love to visit Leland, Northport, Glen Arbor etc. We definitely recommend this rental!
2nd stay. Quaint cottage steps from the lake. Love the location. Owner is responsive. We’ll be back!
My family and I really enjoyed everything about this property! The owner was also very nice and accommodating, helpful, and resourceful! Answered any and all questions! I loved having a cottage right off the lake and just enjoying the beautiful scenery!
Pros:
- Great location for what we were looking for in our time
- Gary had great communication and was really helpful
- View of Little Traverse Lake and access to water with canoe/boat
Cons:
- Definitely had a rental property feel with much of the furniture, kitchen appliances, amentities, and arrangements being very used and more toward the end of their life then begining.
- We ran into a couple of high 80 degree days and the cabin was extremely hot and difficult to sleep with no AC.
This beautiful spot boarders Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which was voted the most beautiful spot in America in 2011. The park has 70,000 acres of spectacular scenery with trails, beaches, scenic drives, and amazing views looking across Lake Michigan.
Located in Leelanau county, there are endless sightseeing opportunities. Trails, lakes, fishing, mountain and road biking, golfing, wine tasting and much more are all near by. There are nearly 20 wineries with tasting rooms.
Traverse City is just 22 miles away. There are always fun and interesting events happening for the whole family. Check out the National Cherry Festival or the now the world famous Traverse City Film Festival. Known for it amazing restaurants and fine food; you will not be disappointed in the culinary discoveries Traverse City holds.
Bass, pike, perch and bluegill are abundant in the lake right out your front door. Countless opportunities for fishing are present in the area just waiting for you to go out and discover.
Gary Hughey
Property # 467114vb