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In-Town Leland! Walk to Beach.Good for Groups.Gas FirePit

In-Town Leland! Walk to Beach.Good for Groups.Gas FirePit

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Perfect for groups with five bedrooms and three full bathrooms
The Bluestone Cottage is a 5BR home within walking distance to Lake MI & Leland
Lovely living room and dining room with 50” Smart tv with cable/wifi
Fully equipped kitchen with all the basics you’ll need plus blender & crockpot
Upstairs Primary Suite with King bed, gas fireplace and sitting area.

Overview of In-Town Leland! Walk to Beach.Good for Groups.Gas FirePit

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12168 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Leland, MI
  • Popular LocationHistoric Fishtown10 min walk
  • Popular LocationManitou Island Transit11 min walk
  • Popular LocationVan's Beach12 min walk
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Attached to Master Suite

2 Single Beds

Bedroom with en-suite bath

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom with screen porch

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom with Twins

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

In-Town Leland! Walk to Beach.Good for Groups.Gas FirePit

The Bluestone Cottage is within walking distance to Lake Michigan beaches and to the town of Leland with great restaurants, cafes, galleries, shopping and Historic Fishtown! The stylish, comfortable house is ideal for wine tasting weekends and vacations for exploring Leelanau County as we are right on the wine trail. Head to Verterra, Chateau Fontaine, Boathouse, Aurora, 45 North and Black Star Farm all within minutes! Great layout for a big group with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

So grateful to have received so many lovely 5 STAR reviews this year:“House is great. A fantastic location in Leland. We walked downtown to dinner every night. The beach is on the way, so we stopped for the sunset. The house is very clean and well stocked. Beds are comfortable. We couldn't have asked for anything else. Melissa is super helpful with information about the area in advance and sends prompt emails with everything about check-in and leaving. We would love to stay here again”

There’s so much to do up north! I’ll send our favorite hiking and biking trails, wineries, breweries and best local restaurants.

Walk to Lake Michigan and the center of Leland from The Bluestone Cottage in Leland. Guests love the quaint town with Historic Fishtown, cute shops and cafes. The house offers 5 Bedrooms (King, 2 Queens, 4 Twins, plus pull-out) and 3 bathrooms plus an open concept living and dining room which opens to a quiet back deck and shade garden.

Hike nearby Clay Cliffs for stunning views. Visit 45 North and taste their Award-winning whites and play bocce. Taste Tandem Ciders by the firepit, or enjoy lake views at the Boathouse Vineyard on their heated porch!

You'll love the decor, the bedroom layout (good for multiple families/couples), the back deck for grilling, and the front porch for morning coffee. Amenities include Central A/C, cable tv, wifi, charcoal grill and games for the whole family.

We are right on the wine trail, as described in Travel & Leisure, Leelanau, “best known for cherries, sprawling sand dunes, massive blue lakes, and bucolic scenery may just be America’s next great wine touring region”.

We take cleaning seriously at the Bluestone.
We are open all year round for wine tasting, biking, shopping or golf weekends.

Come enjoy early spring in Leelanau County including hiking the Leelanau Conservancy Trails, biking on the TART trails, reading by the fire in the Master bedroom, walking the beach searching for Petoskey stones, and visiting the cider houses and wineries. We are open for hiking, biking and wine tasting weekends.

All the wineries are open and have roaring fireplaces, fire pits, heated porches and igloos to welcome you in. Our gas fireplace in the Primary Bedroom is a cozy place to spend lazy mornings.

Plan now for Winter and Spring 2024! Wineries are open with new heated outdoor spaces! Hiking is gorgeous; wildflowers are blooming. Fall is the season for cider houses! Ask me about igloos, ice shanties and other outdoor tasting options. I can help arrange wine tasting tours.

Near trails for hiking, biking (check out the mountain bike trails at 45 North), and wine tasting. Check out the fire pits at Farm Club for microbrew and local eats. Reserve an igloo at Hop Lot and try the BBQ and s'mores for the kids. I’ll send you lists of wineries and cider houses with fireplaces and walking trails.

The Bluestone cottage, with all stylish interiors, has plenty of room for 10-12 people, and the layout works well for multiple families. 5 Bedrooms (King, 2 Queen, 4 Twins, pull-out), 3 Full Baths, open Living/Dining room, front porch and back deck for grilling. Guests love our well-designed interiors and luxury linens!

The Bluestone Cottage is a quick 3 minute walk to the secluded North Beach on Lake Michigan, and just 3 blocks from Fishtown and the heart of Leland. Guests love that they can walk everywhere from the Bluestone Cottage on quiet back streets.

We are centrally located near the towns of Leland, Northport and Suttons Bay, and right on the wine trail. It is an ideal location for exploring Leelanau County; within a short scenic drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Suttons Bay, Northport, or Traverse City. You can walk into the town of Leland for coffee, lunch, ice cream and even wine tasting at Verterra, or drinks at Rick's Cafe overlooking the Leland Dam!

Looking for Waterfront? Check out The White Birch Cottage in Lake Leelanau (VRBO 610555). 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sleeps 10. Chef's kitchen, gas fireplace, gorgeous interiors. Dock on Lake Leelanau in the Narrows with canoe and kayak, large lawn, firepit, volleyball net and ping pong table.

Recent reviews: 'Very nice accommodations for our group of eight. We loved the location. The kitchen was well-equipped. Everything gave a clean, well-maintained impression. I would highly recommend it to others.'

Our amenities include cable, wi-fi, laundry, central A/C, parking for 4 cars, charcoal grill, games, front porch, back deck and screened-in porch.

The house layout is well suited for multiple families: upstairs you will find a King bedroom, a Twins room and Full bathroom with tub and shower. Downstairs features a Queen bedroom with Full bath with shower on one end of the house and on the other side, there is a Queen and a Twins room which share a Full bath with tub and shower.

The Bluestone Cottage is a great location in the fall too. Leelanau County is lively with great restaurants, easy access to Traverse City, stunning Leelanau Conservancy hiking trails, the TART bike trail, superior golf courses, tennis and basketball courts in nearby Suttons Bay and award-winning wine and microbrewery tours -- hard ciders too!

'The house is fantastic' Guest, July
'The house was perfect for us' From Chicago, February

Enjoy the cool Michigan evenings on the front porch with garden views, the private back deck with charcoal grill, and a screen porch off one of the Queen bedrooms.

Leland is the perfect place to enjoy your free time, whether you love to walk on endless Lake Michigan beaches, boat on Lake Leelanau, shop in the quaint town of Leland, go wine tasting or explore farther and see all of gorgeous Leelanau County.

'The white-sand beaches feel as sweeping and sublime as oceanfront' Martha Stewart Living July/August 2013

In prime summer, we are a Sunday to Sunday rental to easily accommodate wedding parties and their families and guests.

Love the Suttons Bay restaurant scene? Try the Schoolhouse Cottage in Suttons Bay (VRBO 491672). 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 8-10. Walk to town, beach, Marina, tennis and basketball courts and we’re within a short distance to bike trails.

Visit our local wineries, cider houses and breweries! Check out our unique boutiques, walk on the beach, go for a hike, or kayak on Lake Leelanau. Visit our award-winning gourmet restaurants. I am happy to share my favorites!

Enjoy evenings sipping local wines on the front porch admiring the perennial garden or grilling on the private back deck. Take the kids for ice cream at The Harbor House or build a bonfire on Van's beach!

The Leelanau Peninsula has a wide variety of special events throughout the year. The Old Art Building Art Shows, the Suttons Bay Art and Wine events.Coming up North in the Spring or Fall? Enjoy our cozy gas fireplace in the Master Bedroom and enjoy the area's many outdoor activities: hiking at Houdek Dunes, mountain biking at 45 North, walking along the Marina paths in Suttons Bay, biking the TART trail to Traverse City (stop at Farm Club for a beer) and taking walks on the beach! Leland and Suttons Bay are bustling and Traverse City is a short drive. Book an ice shanty at Little Traverse Inn or check out Martha’s Leelanau Table cookbook series.

If this house is booked when you want to go on vacation, feel free to check out our nearby rental VRBO#491672. The Schoolhouse Cottage in Suttons Bay, on a quiet street in the Village, has lots of charm. Built as a schoolhouse for the Lutheran church, now it's a gracious home with 4 bedrooms (Sleeps 8-10), 2 bathrooms, large living and dining rooms and updated kitchen. Enjoy evenings on the outdoor patio with grill, or walk to town for an Italian ice or catch a movie at the Bay Theatre. All within a 3 minute walk!

Want to be on the water, or looking to bring your boat on vacation? Consider the luxurious White Birch Cottage on the Narrows of Lake Leelanau (VRBO 610555). Enjoy a super-comfortable and relaxing vacation in this well-designed waterfront home which sleeps 10-12. Relax on the porch overlooking the picturesque Narrows, lounge on the spacious dock enjoying the view, kayak through the adjacent Leelanau Conservancy property, or walk to town for tastings at Northern Latitudes and The Boathouse Vineyard.

I encourage you to “Ask the Owner A Question” or use Instant Booking as I respond to all inquiries and am always happy to answer any questions about the area and offer ideas for hiking trails, wine tours, and restaurants.

Heading to Saugatuck/Douglas? Visit my newest property: The Rivercroft Cottage (VRBO #1813395). The Rivercroft Cottage which sleeps 10 is within a short walk to downtown Saugatuck. An historic home with ties to Ox-Bow Art School, the Rivercroft Cottage is beautifully furnished, features 5 BR and 3 1/2 Baths (recently renovated), an elegant living room, formal dining room, casual family room with cable tv, a delightful fenced-in backyard with fire pit, and a classic front porch

Property manager

Melissa Smith
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Languages

English, French, Spanish
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Sustainability

Sustainability practices

At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Humane treatment of on-site wild animals
Locally-owned tours and activities
Local culture and ecosystem education
Local artist showcase
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack N Play and High Chair available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Nearby hiking trails and beaches are dog friendly

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our house is in a family-friendly neighborhood. Please keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm. No fireworks. No drones.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Leland

Located in Leland, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Historic Fishtown - 10 min walk
  • Manitou Island Transit - 11 min walk
  • Van's Beach - 12 min walk
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Riverside Inn - 10 min walk
  • Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - 10 min drive
  • Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - 10 min walk
  • Nittolo's Seafood And Social - 9 min drive
  • The Cove - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In-Town Leland! Walk to Beach.Good for Groups.Gas FirePit pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at In-Town Leland! Walk to Beach.Good for Groups.Gas FirePit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In-Town Leland! Walk to Beach.Good for Groups.Gas FirePit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In-Town Leland! Walk to Beach.Good for Groups.Gas FirePit located?

Nestled on the beach, this Leland cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Fishtown and Lake Michigan. Van's Beach and Manitou Island Transit are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TJ A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suttons Bay Wine Tasting and Hiking Tour
A close friend group of 10 (mid-60s) needed a place to stay for a weekend of hiking (snowshoeing cancelled due to warm weather) through wine country. We needed a clean place that provided a room for each couple, kitchen and dining area that could accommodate the whole group, and casual area in which we could all sit. We also wanted to be able to walk to restaurants and shops. This home had it all. Very clean with comfortable bedrooms, kitchen, eating area, and casual area handled an in-house dinner, breakfasts, and great card games with all 10 around the kitchen table. The three bathrooms were clean, great showers, and plenty of hot water and water pressure. While the home is not “spacious” it is very comfortable and fully met our needs. The owner, Melissa, answered questions before our stay and provided great recommendations for eating, hiking, and enjoyment around the peninsula. Our Friday evening started with a great meal at Riverside Inn (walkable) in Leland in a dining area that accommodated all ten of us that set the perfect mood for the weekend. If we return to Leelenau Peninsula this home will be on our list for rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Wonderful location! The rental offers all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leland
Great location and comfortable house. Suggestions of places to visit were super helpful! Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Beautiful area, clean home, walking distance to the cute town! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lorrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall family getaway
Nice weekend, a little rainy and cool but enjoyed are stay. Cottage was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Smith

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Our family of four lives in Grand Rapids and we escape to Leelanau County every chance we get! We love walking the beaches with our Golden Retriever, hiking and geocaching throughout the county, waterskiing and tubing on pristine Lake Leelanau, and exploring new restaurants and wineries!

Why they chose this property

The Bluestone Cottage gives us a chance to be just one block from the most hidden and desirable beach in Leelanau and just a short walk along the lakefront back streets to Leland, the most charming town up north and one of 'America's Best 8 Lake Towns.'

What makes this property unique

We love the generous size of all the 4 bedrooms, the classic front porch, private back deck and 3-season screen porch for early mornings and we love being in-town Leland.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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