Lakefront 'Manitou Cottage' Near Dwtn Suttons Bay!

Collect your friends and family for an unforgettable Michigan getaway at 'Manitou Cottage,' a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental cottage in Suttons Bay! You can spend days swimming and fishing off of the shared dock or swimming along the sandy shore. The cottage has everything you need for the perfect home-away-from-home experience! -- THE PROPERTY -- Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2 : Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed, Twin Trundle Bed | Bedroom 4: Twin-over-Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Twin-over-Twin Bunk Beds | Loft: Sleeper Sofa Upon entering the ‘Manitou Cottage,’ you're sure to notice the magnificent exposed wooden beams, hand-made interior doors, and a custom-made arts and crafts table, which were all salvaged from an old barn. It’s these unique features that make the cottage such a wonderful place to spend a vacation! Start your day out on the patio with a warm cup of coffee! The only sounds you'll hear as the sun rises over the bay are noises made by the local wildlife. After a day at the beach, head back to the cottage and relax on the plush sofa in the living room. The cottage's open floor plan allows everyone in your travel group to spend time together. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare delicious home-cooked meals during your stay in Michigan! For an al fresco cooking, step outside and make juicy steaks and burgers on the gas grill. You can enjoy your tasty meals at the dining table adjacent to the kitchen, or out on the patio overlooking the bay. After dinner, head down to the fire pit by the water to roast marshmallows with your travel companions. Sitting down by the fire is the best way to end a perfect day in Suttons Bay! Retire to the bedrooms at night to rest up for another exciting day! The master bedroom features a king bed and en-suite bathroom and the second bedroom boasts a comfy queen bed. The third bedroom has a twin bed and a twin trundle bed, and the fourth bedroom has a twin-over-full bunk bed. Four guests will sleep comfortably in the fifth bedroom, which has a pair of twin-over-twin bunk beds, and 2 additional guests can sleep in the loft, that has a sleeper sofa. All 13 of your friends will find the ideal sleeping accommodations for them. -- THE LOCATION -- Centrally located in Suttons Bay, in the gorgeous Leelanau Peninsula, this incredible property offers a shared sandy beach directly on Suttons Bay, for instant access to water activities, while also providing effortless access to town, great eating and other recreation! With a shared dock on Suttons Bay, this cottage is in the perfect location for spending days fishing and swimming in the tranquil waters! You can also access the shared beach just steps from the front door. Enjoy swimming and wading along the sandy shores. You'll have access to the onsite dock, but you can rent additional dock space at the village marina. Mooring offshore is available with prior owner permission. Wine lovers rejoice! The cottage is within a short driving distance from 14 different wineries and vineyards in beautiful northwest Michigan. If you grow tired of making food in the cottage, you can take a short walk downtown to dine at any of the tasty local restaurants. After dinner, be sure to stay in the area to browse the town's unique shops. Adventurous guests will adore traveling to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes to try climbing the dunes, or flying a kite in the strong winds! If you're feeling lucky, travel to Leelanau Sands Casino to press your luck playing poker or try to hit it big playing the slots! The Leelanau area is also great for cross country skiing each winter. History buffs won't want to miss traveling to visit historic Fishtown and Leland, or visiting the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in nearby Traverse City. -- REST EASY WITH EVOLVE -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly with $150 per stay fee (dogs only, maximum 2 allowed) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Please note that there are other 3 other vacation rental units on the premises, and there may be other travelers present during your stay. The beach and dock are all shared between all units - Due to record high water levels in 2020 our shoreline suffered massive damage. Our beach may not look the same as you remembered but we promise we did our best to make it the best it can be.