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Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets

Travelers find a peaceful lakefront getaway on North Lake Leelanau where days are filled with sunshine and evenings offer perfect conditions for stargazing

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This guesthouse on North Lake Leelanau's shoreline is perfect for relaxation. Visitors enjoy sunny days by the water, lounging in chaise chairs or kayaking. Indoors, there's a pool table for entertainment, and the outdoor fire pit offers a cozy evening gathering spot.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Leelanau, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Lake Leelanau travel guide
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Lake Leelanau, MI

What's nearby

  • Aerial of Leland, Michigan of Lake Michigan in Autumn
    Lake Leelanau
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Front Street
    Front Street
    31 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    38 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Historic Fishtown
    12 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hop Lot Brewing Company
    11 min drive
  • Big Dex's Pizzeria
    13 min drive
  • Leelanau Pie & Pastry
    3 min drive
  • VI Grill
    10 min drive
  • Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs
    10 min drive

About this property

Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets

  • Guesthouse by the lake
  • Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets provides a garden and more. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this guesthouse is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • A pickleball court, outdoor furniture, and beach towels
    • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
    • A video library and books
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,005 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Wash dishes, can be left out to dry

Discard all food, condiments can be left in fridge

Leave garage door opener on counter, key in lockbox. Please give us a great review on VRBO.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lake Leelanau guesthouse is steps from Lake Leelanau and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Boathouse Vineyards. 45 North Vineyard & Winery and Aurora Cellars are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cozy, waterfront getaway for 2, w/loungers for relaxing & enjoying the sunsets Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mashon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for my husband and me. It is one of the cleanest rentals I’ve stayed in and it was centrally located for great access to Suttons Bay, Fishtown, Old Mission Peninsula, and of course Traverse City. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Life Experience

We loved our stay at this property. It is an idyllic setting with lots of privacy and the feeling of home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake front paradise

Perfect setting, comfortable stay, gracious hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peek-A-Boo Cottage

This cottage was a nice place to relax and play by and on the water. We would recommend it for anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eyrin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and serene

We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely return!!! Loved our boat ride around the lake, sitting on the balcony and enjoying the chairs on the boat dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The lakefront

Loved it. Very hospitable and gracious hosts. Loved sitting on the lawn by the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Beauty

Lovely little studio over the garage - perfect for two. Kitchen was well stocked, grill worked well, kayaks were a blast. Beautiful lakeside location on a quiet street great for morning walks and centrally located to experience all of the Leelanau peninsula. By far the nicest hosts we’ve ever stayed with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

We enjoyed the balcony for relaxing, reading, and eating. We appreciated the host allowing use of the garage under the quarters for parking. Big plus for those who are particular about their vehicle. Also enjoyed the quiet setting and the location to the small towns, lakes, and state parks. Would not hesitate to stay again to do more exploring of the area. The owner was friendly and inquired if all was ok when our paths crossed, but otherwise respected our time and privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

Our hosts couldn’t be more gracious. Super friendly and lovely to hang out with. They even took us for a pontoon boat tour of their lake! The property was beautiful and so well maintained. The carriage house had everything we needed and was so cozy. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be returning

This place was perfect. The accommodations are very comfortable and stocked with everything you need. The views of the lake and also sitting out on the dock to relax were great. Just what we needed. Location is ideal. Very close to Leland and Suttons Bay, the TART trail, wineries, and so much more. Jessie and Larry are both the best hosts ever. We felt very welcome throughout our entire stay. I highly recommend staying with them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carriage House Gem

The hosts of the Carriage House thought of every detail with this little gem of a studio apartment behind their beautiful home just north of the narrows along Lake Leelanau. It provides everything you need for a private, relaxing stay while enjoying beautifully landscaped grounds of the property owners which they humbly share with you, especially the waterfront views of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peekaboo was a perfect getaway!

The beautiful property along with the updated studio carriage house/apt was very comfortable and roomy! Had all the basics to cook, full kitchen island, balcony facing the water with that beautiful peekaboo view. The birds were all around as their feeders remained busy. Nice to hang out with morning coffee. Brushed up on my billiards skills at night after being out during the days :) Jessie and Larry were perfect hosts making sure I had everything I needed! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Fourth of July getaway

For us, this was the perfect little getaway spot right in the middle of a beautiful part of Michigan during one of the best parts of the year here. The property had everything that we desired; it was lovely to relax, play pool, turn on the AC to go to sleep and explore the surrounding areas! While there were political advertisements present, the hosts didn't overtly bring it up so no big deal. They did ask my wife if she was pregnant, which was kind of awkward, I don't think that they were trying to be rude. We did stay out of the lake because, as we learned after arriving, it's prone to giving people swimmers itch. It was lovely to watch fireworks over the lake though! We made lovely memories here and don't regret staying here. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Perfect location for launching and using our kayaks. Owners were very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Leelenau Getaway

The carriage house was wonderful and close to so many great attractions. Jessie and Larry were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Trip!

We loved our hosts. They were so helpful and the property was fantastic. Everything was just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our time. Larry and Jessie were great hosts. They were on sight and shared with us places to visit and where to eat. The pontoon ride around Lake Leelanau was an added bonus. We would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful studio centrally located

Beautiful studio close to Leland, Northport, Suttons Bay, the northern section of Sleeping Bear... and also easy to get into Traverse City if you wish. Quiet and beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leelanau getaway

We have been visiting this area for very many years and the carriage house was ideal for us. Our hosts Jessie and Larry were great and Lake Leelanau area once again provided us with a wonderful vacation of sailing, shopping, golfing and dining....
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

Everything was wonderful and better than advertised. The hospitality of the hosts is unmatched! Very friendly and accommodating, with great recommendations. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

This was by far the best VRBO i have ever stayed at. The owners have thought of everything to make your stay amazing. Larry and Jessie are so hospitable and kind. They even took us on a fabulous pontoon ride. Waking up every day in the beauty thatsurrounds you was magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, cozy getaway.

Everything was very easy and all instructions were detailed. Online description and pictures were Exactly as we found it. So nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Larry & Jessie’s place on Lake Leelanau was just perfect! They greeted us as we pulled up, showed us all around & were so kind & inviting! The loft was such a perfect space to relax & enjoy ourselves! Very comfortable & clean with everything you need! The Lake Leelanau area is so beautiful with tons of stuff to do! Will definitely be visiting again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect all around!

The perfect quiet and relaxing location on Lake Leelanau! We can't say enough about the hosts, Jessie & Ray. Very comfortable and well equipped carriage house. Close to hiking locations, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and several small towns with shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury treehouse

It’s perfect for a couples getaway. The hosts are amazing, and have thought of everything needed to have a comfortable stay. From the new appliances, VERY comfortable bed, to the beach accessories we didn’t pack. Highly recommend this gem!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023