Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-close to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay | Cottage in Traverse City

10.0 (58 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Traverse City Cottage | Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-close to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay

2 Bedroom Cottage in Traverse City

Willow Tree Cottage is the perfect location for getaways with family and friends! Situated on spacious tree-lined property, this newly renovated cottage offers private lakefront views and breath taking sunsets over Lake Leelanau. Enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water or kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing with provided equipment.
Enhance your stay on the Leelanau Peninsula Trail, featuring 17 miles of paved trails for biking, dog-walking or exploring nearby vineyards. Located 15 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes, and just a 10-minute scenic drive to downtown Traverse City, Suttons Bay, and historic Fishtown in Leland.
New renovations (Spring 2022) include fully renovated bathroom; new flooring and furniture; central air and furnace heat; spacious new kitchen w/ eat-in island; exterior paint, fresh landscaping and much more! There are 2 bedrooms- each with a queen bed. There is a sitting room with 2 chair/ottomans that covert to twin beds. Amenities include wifi and smart tv; board games; DVD player with movies; fire pit; large deck for grilling; and an indoor porch, perfect for family meals and game nights. Provided equipment includes 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, life vests for all ages, and yard games.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- We allow no more than 2 non-shedding dogs, under 50lbs. There will is a $100 charge per dog.
-There is a $100/day charge to dock a watercraft. Due to the shallow shoreline, there is a lot of wear and tear on the dock. Do not trailer the boat to the property, as we have a very steep driveway with a sharp, narrow turn. There is boat launch 1/4-mile south of the cottage, with a wash station to help protect against invasive species.
- We highly recommend that our guests purchase the VRBO Cancellation Protection, as unforeseen circumstances arise often and we advise protecting your vacation investment.

Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-close to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay is located in Traverse City. Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-close to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay provides accommodation, featuring TV, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lake Leelenau Waterfront Cottage-close to Traverse City, Fishtown & Suttons Bay has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Traverse City has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Traverse City, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 27
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: non-shedding dogs only. $100 charge per dog. pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Jocelyn H.
Sep 17, 2025 05:19:59 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: This was our second week-long stay at this property. Our first visit was great with no issues but also no owner interaction. During our second stay, however, we had a very poor experience with the owner.On our third night, a loud septic alarm went off at 1:45 a.m. from a locked closet we couldn’t access. It continued until morning, preventing any sleep. The owner did not respond until 7:30 a.m., when she explained what it was and told us it was a septic holding tank alarm and we could not unplug it (even though we had no more info to gain from it) and it wouldn't go off again for 6 hours. Less than two hours later, it went off again as we were trying to get back to sleep. I unplugged it to rest and received a sharp text from the owner saying she could tell it was unplugged. When I explained, she offered no apology.That evening the alarm went off yet again. The owner didn't know if the tanks had been serviced and only then told us we could unplug it. The next day, she confirmed the tanks had been emptied but implied I had not followed instructions, even though I had not been told the issue was resolved.We lost an entire night of sleep due to an alarm we couldn’t access or silence, and the owner offered no acknowledgment or resolution beyond saying it was “part of lake life.” While the location itself is nice, this experience and the lack of support left us very disappointed, especially for a property of this price and as a repeat guest.
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