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A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Q: Where is A private ranch home on Lake Michigan with stunning sunrise views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lighthouse West Natural Area and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Lighthouse and Leelanau State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

5 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James T.

24 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house

We had a great time a family. We loved that the water was only a few steps away. We also enjoyed visting the state park up the road and the beautiful town of Northport.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

15 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the beautiful, secluded property on Lake Michigan, especially the spectacular sunrise views.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, great view

We had a great time, just steps to the water.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole A.

3 Jun 2024

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Great Time

Very clean and great views!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice.

Loved the fire pit and the close access to the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa B.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on lake Michigan

Nice cabin, spectacular views.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tina P.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

The location was lovely and the town of Northport was perfect and close. We loved that we could bring our dog. The bugs were horrendous!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

House was great, clean and comfy. Nice location to see sights. Host was awesome. When we lost the key they were out with another in about 1 hour.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brandi R.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fall Weekend

Beautiful fall weekend! We loved the location and listening to the sounds of the waves all night. Very relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

27 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandma’s home

The place made me feel like a child again at my grandma’s. Older home filled with love. Nothing fancy, just a normal simplistic place. The coffee maker didn’t work and the company replaced it within hours. My negatives? The master bedroom next to the bathroom really could use a new mattress. The exterior really needed some love too. You could tell it was a purchase and flip to rent out place which made me sad to be honest considering the love the original owner had. Please note the fireplace is non operational due to them running pipe through the chimney.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view, comfortable home

Comfortable home right on Lake Michigan with beautiful views. We enjoyed the sunrises and hunting for Petosky stones on the shore. The home was roomy enough for our family of 4. I thoroughly enjoyed having my morning coffee on the enclosed back porch! Quiet, wooded location but not too far from town. We enjoyed our stay at this lovely home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann K.

6 Jul 2023

Rustic getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great visit on the Leelanau peninsula. The cottage is very remote but has all the amenities you need. A beautiful spot on Grand Traverse Bay. Close to Leelanau State Park and very private. We can’t wait to visit again!

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2/10 Terrible

Jessica A.

12 Oct 2022

Nice location, but not well maintained

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was in a great location, and there was lots of room to roam. However, the house itself was very disappointing. The house had an old, musty odor to it, the furniture was very beat-up and uncomfortable, the front door was difficult to open, the microwave was a few decades old, and the roof was leaking in the screened-in porch, among other things. It's clear this house is not well-maintained and I'm surprised it continues to be used as a rental. We are usually satisfied with rentals managed by this company, so we were surprised by the state of this one.

4/10 Poor

John G.

1 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rental could use some care

We booked a 5 night stay but left after 3 nights. The home itself was superficially clean but under the kitchen table and under other furniture not clean. Carpet in bedrooms with old stains. Ceilings had old water and leak stains. There were ants on the kitchen counters near the toaster and coffee maker also in the bathroom. With more care the rental could be so nice. Outside is overgrown with weeds and shrubs and uncomfortable to take our dog out. Windows were covered with dead bugs. The water view is pretty but not swimmable, rocks and algae. If you do chose to go, bring bug spray. Looks like it was well loved at one time but now just doing the minimum.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Linda H.

26 Sept 2022

Short Retreat Up North

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Two friends and I, as well as our two dogs, spent 3 nights at Bayside East. The cottage is absolutely lovely -- very clean, with many conveniences. We loved the former resident's artwork and wish that there had been some literature on it. The location is rather remote, which was fine for us during this trip. But, it did mean we couldn't easily run out for things. The beach is very rocky, and the steps down to it were wobbly. I don't think I would bring my grandkids here, since I don't think they'd be able to swim. It is walking distance to the lighthouse, though, which is nice. We had a problem with gnats, which seemed to appear when we opened the windows. They seemed to come through the screens. It could have been a time of year thing. We did have fun -- kind of -- using home remedies to get rid of them!

8/10 Good

Steven W.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just a step or two away from splendid

This is a modest 3-bedroom ranch home with a scenic Grand Traverse Bay shoreline sitting among acres of splendid Pine, Maple and Birch Forest. A generous amount of very nice lawn chairs are situated in the yard for viewing sunrises and sitting around a small fire pit. A nice 10 step staircase descends to a private natural coastline that is spectacular. Inside the home is bright, tidy and attractive. Window views are picturesque. Beds and furniture are clean and comfortable but larger beds would be an improvement worth considering. Some amenities need to be replaced including the Keurig coffee maker, some cookware and the clothes dryer. Artwork throughout the home from original owner, Cornelia Crisp adds appeal. Some furnishings and décor are a little dated, but clean and pleasant. The owner produced guidebook is thoughtful, helpful and appreciated. There is ample material for reading and TV media is provided. Check-in was easy. Communication was good. Proximity to charming towns, the lighthouse, trails and scenic areas is a definite plus. Allowing pets is why we came. Persistent fruit flies in the kitchen were a nuisance and a musty smell ranged from barely detectable to prevalent after it rained. Landscaping around the home was sadly unkept and messy. We enjoyed our stay and loved the location and being able to include our pet but the fruit flies will keep us from coming back. With better maintenance and housekeeping this rental could realize its full potential and earn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rene K.

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lovely Location, Living Smell Was Not Expected!

As stated during phone conversations with the rental management company, we will not be leaving terribly negative feedback - only honest. The rental company that managed the home was cooperative and polite; they were accessible and responsive. The location of the home was lovely however the living smell within the home was not. It was disgusting - beyond musty or wet, it was sick with black mold and a dank smell of a biological spore. It physically made us sick. We drove 5 hours to discover unbreathable air in the home that burned our eyes and caused our asthma to flare immediately. It was a huge disappointment (for which the rental management company profusely apologized for). Our money was fully refunded (eventually). There is an unfinished basement that is dreadfully unsafe for pets and small children; the listing does not include this information. The trees block the view of the lake (as do the shrubs and overgrown landscape) and there are other strange buildings on the property - again not safe for curious children. The beach in nonexistent; all rock due to current water levels. Check/call with the rental company prior to booking this rental to confirm issues have been fixed, remediated and updated.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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6/10 Okay

Lori K.

25 Sept 2024

Bayside East

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location; beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Close to gorgeous Christmas Cove, Lighthouse, hiking trails and charming Northport. The house was not very clean - windows full of dead bugs, spider webs - could have easily been vacuumed. Appreciate effort to keep fruit flies under control but the glasses of dead fruit flies everywhere should have been emptied before our arrival. Coffee maker doesn't work - major concern; I saw previous renters mentioned this and not resolved by our stay. Dryer doesn't work; same, mentioned by previous reviewer. Larger beds would increase comfort. I realize deeply wooded area but grounds were very overgrown and unkept. With a little effort this could be an ideal vacation home.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

Lovely home tucked away in the forest on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. Perfect for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and spend some quiet time rejuvenating.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Sept 2022

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Great stay

Loved the location. Tucked away on the shore of Lake Michigan. Clean and spacious. Great getaway for rock hunting, wineries and sunsets!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

4 Sept 2022

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Family vacation

We were looking for a place last minute and found this gem available. I was hesitant at first given the negative review. I’m so happy we gave this place a chance! The “smell” was simply the up north home by the water smell. For anyone who’s traveled up north in Michigan you’re already familiar with that musty smell and it was not bad at all. The beach may not be for little ones (no sand) but it was the ideal spot for us. My 10, 15 & 17 year old kids had an amazing time rock hunting. This water property is not the sit in the sand and swim all day. It’s for the more adventurous family that enjoys bonding over rock hunting and wading in to the beautiful water (water shoes from local store were perfect). The peaceful quiet privacy was the perfect getaway. Slept amazing in the very comfortable beds. Everything you could need was available. We cannot wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Morgan M.

30 Jul 2022

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Classic Northern Michigan Lake Cottage

My family had a great time staying in Northport! The house was a classic northern Michigan cottage. Nothing special or fancy. But it was functional and close to many attractions. Great beaches within 10-15 minutes, lake in the back was beautiful and relaxing. Woods was such a peaceful setting. Not the best location for swimming, lots of rocks and no beach or dock. The house is older and could use some updates but all in all very nice house in a great location!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent S.

18 Jul 2022

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Crisp Cottage

We had an amazing week at the lakeside cottage. The open feel of the house due to all of the windows was awe inspiring. We woke with sunrises over the water and moon rises tucked us in. Magical!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Betsy K.

23 Nov 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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