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Whaleback Retreat

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Consider a stay at Whaleback Retreat and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Whaleback Retreat

Welcome to this charming house in Leland. This marvelous property boasts 4 bedrooms, including a king bed, 2 queen beds, and a bunk bed with trundle. With 2 bathrooms featuring shower, tub and hair dryers, guests will feel right at home. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your holiday one to remember.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Leland, MI

What's nearby

  • Historic Fishtown - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Manitou Island Transit - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Van's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 16 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VI Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Streetside Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whaleback Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Whaleback Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whaleback Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whaleback Retreat located?

Situated in Leland, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Van's Beach and Historic Fishtown are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Whaleback Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Great weekend away!

The location was fantastic! Minutes from fishtown! exploring the area and the wineries!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Wonderful get away spot for families that is close to FishTown and Van's beach.

Plenty of room in this home for all of the family. Less than a 5 min drive to Van's beach or Fishtown. The property is expansive and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great area very close to downtown Leland. Host was very responsive and his home had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Fourth of July Weekend

We had an incredible stay at Bradley’s home. The pictures were exactly how the home was set up. A full kitchen full of all the cooking utensils you need. Rooms and bathrooms were all clean with plenty of towels to use. It was the perfect location, 5 minute ride to Leland where we enjoyed two delicious fish dinners at the Cove. Then only a 25 minute ride to the Cherry festival in TC. We enjoyed a beautiful day at the sleeping bear beach as well. I would 1000% stay here again. Bradley was very responsive if I needed to ask any questions as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025