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Quiet, Private, Waterfront - Luxury on 125 Ft. of Suttons Bay

Beachfront cottage in Suttons Bay with patio

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Nestled in the heart of Suttons Bay, White Fence of Suttons Bay offers a serene retreat with beautifully landscaped grounds and seating areas. Unwind on your private deck overlooking the bay or stroll to nearby shops, art galleries, and gourmet restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Quiet, Private, Waterfront - Luxury on 125 Ft. of Suttons Bay

White Fence of Suttons Bay is a truly unique vacation property. The property is a compilation of restored circa 1900 farm buildings just one block south of one of the most quaint villages in the Upper Midwest. The Village of Suttons Bay has deluxe shopping, art galleries and excellent restaurants abound. White Fence of Suttons Bay is within walking distance of it all and centrally located for touring all of scenic Leelanau County and its multitude of wineries, fine restaurants, charming villages and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.

White Fence is a small and quiet property which has been meticulously renovated. The guest suite is artfully done with privacy, quiet and magnificent views of the bay kept in mind. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with seating areas throughout including private decks on the beach. Night star gazing is memorable. Although we love pets and children, the carriage house suites is not designed for either.

Directly across the street from White Fence is a gourmet grocery store which specializes in local produce and houses an extensive wine selection where the sommelier can describe to you the award-winning local wines. There is an outdoor kitchen area at White Fence with a charcoal grill should you decide to cook and hot plate for sautéing and boiling.

Also directly across the street, is the Leelanau Trail, an extensive biking, walking and running trail. It offers miles of scenic enjoyment. In the winter months, the Trail is groomed for cross country skiing.
White Fence was originally opened for business on July 4th, 2010. The new owners are permanent residents of Suttons Bay and our aim is to maintain the beauty and tranquility that has been pleasing guests since the beginning.

For Summer Rentals the Carriage House is only being rented as part of the whole White Fence of Suttons Bay Property. Please see our listing # 1172449 for our summer rental information. This exquisite property is the perfect location for families or couples.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Rules

Minimum two night stay required
All reservations are subject to owner screening and approval before they become final. This will occur within 24 hours of the booking.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quiet Private Waterfront Luxury on 125 Ft. of Suttons Bay

About the neighborhood

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Suttons Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Black Star Farms - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Historic Fishtown - 16 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Dex's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Streetside Grille - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, Private, Waterfront - Luxury on 125 Ft. of Suttons Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, Private, Waterfront - Luxury on 125 Ft. of Suttons Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, Private, Waterfront - Luxury on 125 Ft. of Suttons Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, Private, Waterfront - Luxury on 125 Ft. of Suttons Bay located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 mi (10 km) of Leelanau Cheese Company and Black Star Farms. 45 North Vineyard & Winery and Nathaniel Rose Wine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Quiet, Private, Waterfront - Luxury on 125 Ft. of Suttons Bay Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley G.

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

Beautiful stay

this place is wonderful and access to everything you need is very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Cozy cottage

Very happy with our stay. The cottage was well stocked and very clean. The view is gorgeous and having a little private beach with a fire pit is so cozy! Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

First Visit to Sutton's Bay

Had a great time! The carriage house was exactly what we were looking for as a home base for exploring the peninsula, cute and cozy. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Wonderful property within walking distance to Suttons Bay !! Will be back soon !!

Easy reservation process and check in was a breeze !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Excellent accommodations

One of the best places my wife and I have stayed at in 55 years of traveling. We already made reservations for next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Great get away!

Multiple stays at the White Fence Carriage House and looking forward to next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyse F.

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

Great stay!

We had a fantastic time at the carriage house! The location is wonderful -- it's walkable to downtown Suttons Bay, and there's a beautiful view of the water. The house was very clean and cozy. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

New years get away

Beautiful setting on Traverse Bay, quaint home. Perfect for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ngouane P.

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

Incredible Lakeside View

Thank you for a delightful stay in this comfortable & cosy carriage house. We stayed here to climb & hike the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. A perfect location for exploring, as at every turn there was a hiking trail, lake, wineries & restaurants. So peaceful drinking our morning coffee & enjoying the lake view. We made so many incredible memories here thanks to our wonderful host’s thoughtfulness, easy communication & accuracy of listing. Check in & out process was simple. Our experience was 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Beautiful view and great location

This little carriage house was clean and well-maintained. The view of the water was beautiful, the beach in front was great, and the location was close to everything (Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Northport, Fishtown/Leland, the wineries). We had a terrific stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl J., Traverse City, Mi

Sutton's Bay Cottage

A beautiful, very clean and well maintained cottage on the water. Perfect place for 2 people. The weather was great, restaurants in town were great, can't say enough about it. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

paul p.

Charming carriage house on the water

The carriage house is beautiful, perfect location, can walk into town, very comfortable, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Loved the fireplace and the early morning views of the water. It has absolutely everything you could possibly need. Looking forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Suttons Bay at its best

This property is beautiful. The location is perfect!! Town is a short walk away but we didn’t want to leave the water!! Would definitely recommend. Owner is very responsive and offered an earlier check in for us even without us asking :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Fantastic getaway

The carriage house was even more delightful than the photos. If you can order up a rainstorm before your travels, do it. The sound of the rain on the roof as we went to sleep was bliss and the bed was as comfy as I've ever slept in at a VRBO property. Leelanau is a gem, thanks for a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Fabulous!!! Definitely recommend this beautiful place

It was beautiful! Perfect! The owners were great , they stocked the kitchen made us cookies left a bottle of wine ! The place is gorgeous and clean right across the street from the water. I was very impressed . We had a great time! Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

shannon h.

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

Phenomenal Experience…

A gem, nothing more needs to be said! The customer service was beyond expectations…10 out of 10!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

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

A lovely cottage on the bay, easy walk into town.

Everything was very nice and as described in the listing. The main house associated with this guest house was vacant during our stay so we had use of their section of the beach. A public park and beach is just 100 yds or so to the south if you’re looking for a swimming beach and playground equipment. We enjoy walking and the street along the shore that starts south of the cottage at the park, continues for a couple miles out onto the peninsula forming the south shore of Suttons Bay. A nice walk. This location provides quick access to all the main cities of the peninsula and we took full advantage of that fact, visiting Leeland, Glen Arbor, Point Oneida historic district and Traverse City. Would love to do again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

The perfect gettaway

We were lucky to find the carriage house on such short notice! When we arrived, Mike was working in installing his docks and welcomed us to the property. This is the perfect location since you are able to walk to Suttons Bay and Hop Lot Brewery in just a few minutes. The property is on a private drive and has its own water access. If you have small kids, there is a park with swings, slides and water access only a few hundred feet to the south. Overall the Carriage House was clean and kept nice. Keep in mind, it does not have central air but it does have a wall mounted air conditioner but still stayed cool from the bay breezes. 10/10 would recommend and will be staying again in the future. Thanks to Mike and his family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael w.

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

Excellent quality lodging on Sutton‘s Bay

spacious, high-quality designed lodging, that includes wonderful artwork. Great access to a beautiful beach area right on the water. The only downside was the properties exterior needs cleaning and painting.Another bonus was a great grocery store right across the street. The property backs up to a major highway, but the noise was minimal inside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Ideal Location

We could have titled this in a number of ways but you can’t beat this location that has a private beach and proximity to downtown Suttons Bay. We stayed in mid-May and it was very quiet and traffic was light. No problem getting into restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Suttons Bay

It was a bit too cold to really enjoy the beach and the water, but the view was peaceful and beautiful, as was the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

December 2024 stay

Wonderful carriage house— perfect place to relax with beautiful view of bay. Close to Suttons Bay. This was our fourth visit and we plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Nice cozy getaway

This was a very nice property. It is in a great location and easy to walk downtown
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley Y.

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

Lovely spot on the bay; very clean; great bed; great access to Sutton’s Bay downtown.

Perfect spot to access Northport, Leland, and Sutton’s Bay in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Relaxing

The view was wonderful, wished the weather would have been better that we can have enjoyed the beach. But it was very relaxing and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024