Cedar Cottage, Private Beach on Lake Leelanau

Experience 'The Great Lakes State' while vacationing on the sandy shores of Lake Leelanau in this charming vacation rental! Situated just steps from the water in beautiful northern Michigan, you'll be within easy driving distance of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan, Traverse City, and tons of options for outdoor recreation. Recharge in the modern cottage featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open floor plan, and a beautiful deck with stunning views. -- THE PROPERTY -- Dock/Boat Slip available June 1 to August 31, 2024 | Bed & Bath on Ground Level | Saturday-Saturday Stays Only in July & August Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds Sleek oak furnishings enhance the cottage's 1,400-square-foot, 2-story interior. In the open-concept living/dining area, floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors span the entire length of the room, letting natural light pour in and offering a great view of Lake Leelanau, which has shallow water ideal for children. Bring along your family's favorite recipes and utilize the fully equipped kitchen to prepare delicious homemade feasts! The adjacent 6-person dining table can perfectly accommodate your whole group and faces the large windows, or allowing you to dine on the deck and admire lovely lake views while you eat! Wind down by relaxing around the fire pit or watching a movie with the group, before retreating to the 3 bedrooms for a restful night of sleep. Wake up in the morning to the smell of coffee brewing and bacon crackling, and kick-start your morning with a hearty home-style breakfast during sunrise before hitting the road for the day's activities! -- THE LOCATION -- This lake escape is an excellent base for exploring not only Lake Leelanau, but tons of surrounding attractions! You'll find great dining, shopping, fishing, and boating just minutes from the property. The area has quite a few wineries, including Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery (right up the road!), 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Tandem Ciders, and Shady Lane Cellars. Drive 20 miles west to explore Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore, the largest natural sand dune on the Great Lakes. Scenic drives, spectacular views, wildlife spottings, and great nature trails await at one of the most popular northern attractions in the U.S. Hiking the Dune Climb is a must! Once you get to the top of the Dune Climb, you can make the trek down to Lake Michigan! Depending on the season, Lake Michigan offers countless fun water activities for the whole family! For another day trip, check out Leland's Fishtown - about a 20-minute drive north, you can walk along the docks and experience the ins and outs of this historic commercial fishing spot, which is one of the only working fishing villages left in Michigan! -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings. Evidence of additional guests or parties for the day will result in extra fees - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: The entrance is not handicap accessible, but there is a bedroom and accessible bathroom located on the ground floor - NOTE: The dock/boat slip availability is June 1 to August 31 for the 2024 season - NOTE: The strict maximum occupancy of 6 applies to all visitors during the day, overnight guests, and children over 2 - NOTE: The homeowner may be present on the property for purposes of repair, maintenance, and inspection. This includes yard work and grass cutting. Homeowner shall use this right in a reasonable manner - NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning