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Beautiful Cottage on the Water of Pristine West Bay

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Suttons Bay, MI
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Leelanau Cheese Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Black Star Farms
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Suttons Bay

When you stay at this vacation home in Suttons Bay, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Front Street. .This beach vacation home is 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ciccone Vineyard and Winery.

What's nearby

  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive
  • Black Star Farms - 6 min drive
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 10 min drive
  • Front Street - 14 min drive
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪VI Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boone's Prime Time Pub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Cottage on the Water of Pristine West Bay

100 feet of private beach in a quiet and exclusive neighborhood area. Wake up to spectacular sunrises. Look out towards Power Island(Once owned by Henry Ford). At night, look out over the water to see the lights of Traverse City in the distance.

This fully furnished newly remodeled cottage with large windows for your unobstructed greater than 180 degree panoramic water views. For even better views we installed all glass railings on the deck in late 2022. Other upgrades in 2022 included new deck furniture and full house air conditioning. You are only 50 feet from the water (10 steps down). Every room has a view of the water. The kitchen is open to the living room which allows exceptional views as well.

The cottage is immaculate. Our renter customer feedback surveys in the last few years have rated 'cleanliness' as 'outstanding' by 100% of our renters, 'location' as outstanding by 90% of our renters. In addition, 100% of our renters indicated 'our web-site description was accurate' and 100% said that 'they would consider coming back and renting from us again'.

Each bedroom has a queen bed and the living room has a double size futon and an extra couch. WiFI is included.

The cottage is 6 miles south of Suttons Bay and 8 miles north of Traverse City. This cottage is located on a small side street away from any main road. A convenience store is less than a 5 minute walk. Perfectly located for the many activities of Traverse City and Leelanau County. Enjoy the beach, swim, boat, water ski, fish. A public boat launch is less than 1 mile away. Enjoy wine tasting at the many wineries only minutes away.

Several golf courses are nearby, one is located less than 10 minutes away. If you prefer live entertainment and gaming, the Leelanau Sands is a 12 minute drive away. The paved Leelanau trail (15 miles long) is great for hiking and biking is 1 1/2 miles away. The Vasa trail is a 25 minute ride away. Great Dining and shopping is also just minutes away.

Enjoy the many fall and winter activities. Fall activities include color tours, golf, or wine tasting at the numerous nearby wineries. Winter activities such as downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing, snowmobiling are all nearby.

NO PETS

NO SMOKING

Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a kitchen island. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a water park, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Duane Amato

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Cottage Water Pristine West Bay House Suttons Bay
Beautiful Cottage Water Pristine West Bay Suttons Bay
Beautiful Water Pristine West
Beautiful Cottage on the Water of Pristine West Bay Suttons Bay

Beautiful Cottage on the Water of Pristine West Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Waterfront Cottage
Beautiful location. Clean and comfortable with everything we needed. We had a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Relaxing.
Perfect location and excellent view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best moon views on the bay!
We loved our time here. The cottage was very clean and well maintained. Thoughtful little touches that were so welcoming. There was a basket of snacks when we walked in, the fridge had a pitcher of filtered water and there was ice in the freezer. A fresh sponge in the kitchen and new bar of soap in the bathroom. The kitchen is tight if you have more than one person in there but it was definitely well stocked, even with small appliances. There was a listing of places to eat, shop and see while we were in the area. I have vacationed in this area all my life and this cottage had THE BEST views of the moon I've ever seen. We were graced with bright beautiful views almost every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B., Commerce Twp

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week on the West Bay
My Wife and I had a wonderful week at Duane and Vicki’s place. To start with, the location and views were fantastic with it sitting right on the water of the West Bay. We spent a lot of time sitting on the deck taking in the views. The guest house was very comfortable and stocked with all the needed basics. Duane and Vicki were very gracious hosts, and you can tell they care very much about their guest’s experience. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

D.E. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation Stay
Cute property with excellent deck area for lounging and eating. Fully functioning kitchen and great location. Close to so many attractions and activities. Our hosts were very communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fourth of July Week
Duane and Vicki were reachable, responsive and friendly hosts with a nice property. The cottage was very clean and well-kept. Nothing appeared worn or stained or outdated. Cottage had a fresh and vacation-y feel to it. Photos are accurate, however, it seems like the waterfront may have eroded some since pictures were taken, as there wasn’t enough room to use the fire pit as we would have liked during our week - too near the water’s edge to fit chairs. Overall this was a good value and a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant stay!
Very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific location
Beautiful location with great view of Grand Traverse Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Guesthouse!
My husband and I could NOT have enjoyed our stay more! Duane and Vicki were amazing hosts and the location and amenities were spectacular! It was exactly the view we were hoping for and so much more! The deck was perfect for relaxing and the cottage had everything we needed to be comfortable and relaxed. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

D L., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Quit & Private Cottage on West Bay
This West Traverse Bay Cottage was excellent. It is nestled between several full time residential homes. It is very quiet and private, and perfect for a couple (or 2) with the 2 bedroom and 1 bath layout. There is ample living space inside. The kitchen has a lot of cabinet space to store groceries etc. The owners have made several very nice upgrades - AC/Heat mini-split in the main living area, new stove, new clear plexiglass on the deck. The grill was very clean and started first time. And the location is very convenient to get to Suttons Bay or Traverse City + the Shady Lane Market is a short walk. Would reco!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Michigan Summer Vacation
Truly a Great Lake House on a beautiful property. Accommodations were excellent and perfectly described in the listing. Location and owner’s hospitality were the best we have experienced in Traverse City. Easily a 5 star experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!
Cottage is very comfortable and well maintained. Beautifully landscaped. Amazing view. Super quiet. Hosts were personable and attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother/Daughter Trip
Cannot stress enough what a fantastic experience we had. Let’s start with the view, which could be seen throughout the house. Even when preparing meals in the kitchen. So clean. Sitting on the deck overlooking the lake at all times of the day or night was priceless. My daughter and I both slept beautifully on the beds. Our host was extremely helpful and friendly. Always making improvements to an already perfect place. Asked questions to make sure we were happy with everything. Short trip either way to Suttons Bay or Traverse City, each loaded with cute shops and wonderful dining. The whole area is absolutely beautiful. My daughter and I both agree we’d love to return. What a memorable time we had. We were so sad to leave. Thanks so much to the Amatos!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

fred b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Everything was fine only thing I would add full house A/C and dishwasher
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY A B.

Liked: Cleanliness
suttons bay stay
GREAT PLACE GREAT HOSTS. LOOKING TO COME BACK.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
When we arrived the property owner had a nice welcome basket for us. We had great weather for the week, the location was amazing, nice and quiet like we prefer, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, amazing view!
This property is perfect! It is clean, comfortable and has a perfect view of the lake. Waking up each morning and having a cup of tea was perfect. The owners are also super friendly and helpful throughout your whole stay. They give great suggestions on places to eat and things to do if you are new to the area. We also took our own kayaks and put in almost every day. There is a nice garage attached to the house where you can store kayaks, bikes or strollers. This was our 13 month daughters first big vacation and the place was spacious enough for her to have room to play! Overall, we are extremely happy with our stay and look forward to going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
This was the perfect location to explore the Leelanau peninsula and surrounding areas. And the house itself was the perfect place to relax and unwind in front of picture-perfect views of the Grand Tranverse Bay. We definitely hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, beautiful property
Stayed here with my family including our children who are 4 and 1, we had a fabulous time. The beach area is great, just enough beach to play in the sand for the kids. Water shoes are a must. The lake house is clean and cozy with an amazing view. The owner was great and super accommodating. He even went so far as purchasing a new grill when the old one wouldn’t work. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake house
We couldn't have been more pleased with this vacation rental. Extremely clean, comfortable furniture, comfortable beds, all with amazing views. It is a great place to relax and recharge. We hated to leave but will definitely be back. Thank you Duane and Vicky for sharing your lovely lake house with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Awesome peaceful beautiful!!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage on the bay
Friendly, helpful owners right next door. Aqua shoes are a must for access to the water. Don’t forget sheet sets and towels for your stay. Great location for all our activities in the area. Absolutely stunning view from the deck and in the front room of the cottage. Wear your life jacket on your kayak or SUP. The Sheriff is in the area. We have stayed at many different VRBO properties in this area. This is definitely #1.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip
We had a wonderful stay at this guest house. It is perfect on the water and the owners are great to work with. It was our second time staying there and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
West shore of Wet Bay
It was great and we would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021