A Lake Michigan cottage on the Leelanau Peninsula
Northport, Michigan
Pure Lake Michigan bliss. A fully furnished cottage set in the trees above a private beach, minutes from Leland, Suttons Bay and Northport, and a natural base for the Leelanau Peninsula wine trail.
The best part of Wind-n-Wood is what's at the bottom of the yard. A private stairway winds through the cedars to a long sand beach and clear Lake Michigan water, shallow and turquoise near shore, deep blue beyond.
Spend the whole day down there. Swim and wade in the sandy shallows, launch a kayak or paddleboard on calm mornings, walk the shoreline hunting for Petoskey stones and beach glass, and come back down in the evening for a fire-lit end to the day by the water.
Private beach access from the property by a wooden stairway. Bring or rent your own kayaks and paddleboards.
A cedar ceiling rises two stories over a fieldstone fireplace with a wood-burning stove and a hand-hewn timber mantel. A wall of glass doors opens straight onto the deck, with the lake showing through the trees.
Wood-burning fireplace, forced-air heating and air conditioning, TV, books and Wi-Fi.
A full kitchen for cooking real meals after a day on the peninsula, opening onto a bright dining nook where six sit comfortably under a stained-glass lamp.
Refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, electric range and oven, Keurig and drip coffee makers. Washer and dryer in the house.
The main-floor bedroom has a king bed, its own bathroom and a second fieldstone fireplace with a wood stove. Upstairs, off the open loft, two bedrooms each have a double bed and share a bathroom.
Bed linens, towels, soap, hangers and a hair dryer are provided.
Eat breakfast in the glassed-in sunroom, dinner on the wide deck, and finish the night around the fire pit ringed with built-in benches under the trees.
Private backyard, not fully fenced.
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Booked nights are struck through. Calendar syncs with Airbnb about once an hour; confirm final dates when you book.
Wind-n-Wood sits near the tip of the peninsula, minutes from Northport, Leland and Suttons Bay. Spend your days on the water, among the vineyards, and on some of the prettiest bike routes in Michigan.
Swim, wade and float off your own beach. On calm days the water is glassy and clear enough to see the stones on the bottom, perfect for kayaks and paddleboards. Charter fishing and sailing go out from the nearby harbors.
The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail winds through rolling vineyards and tasting rooms known for Riesling, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines. Pick a few wineries for a slow afternoon, with a designated driver or a hired tour.
The paved Leelanau Trail rail-trail runs from Suttons Bay toward Traverse City through orchards and farmland. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail follows the national lakeshore past dunes and forest, and quiet back roads link the villages.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is an easy day trip, with the Dune Climb, the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and sweeping views from the bluffs high above Lake Michigan.
At the very tip of the peninsula, Leelanau State Park is home to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, quiet trails and rocky beaches looking out over the lake and bay.
Wander the weathered fishing shanties of historic Fishtown on the Leland River, pick up smoked fish, and catch the ferry to the Manitou Islands for a day of hiking.
Northport's marina and village are close by. Suttons Bay has a walkable main street on Grand Traverse Bay with galleries, restaurants and a classic small-town movie theater.
Summer brings cherries and farm stands, fall brings apples, cider and color across the hills. Traverse City's restaurants and shops are within driving distance for a night out.
The whole cottage is yours, apart from the basement and a few storage closets.
Self check-in with a smart lock and a private entrance.
Pets are allowed. Assistance animals are always welcome.
Exterior security cameras monitor the driveway entrance only.
Reservations, house rules and payment are handled through Airbnb.
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