Title: Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90318506&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. Family-friendly vacation home in Leland ## Photo gallery for Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. ![Beach - Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90320000/90318600/90318506/2c1fa380.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90320000/90318600/90318506/953d8fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90320000/90318600/90318506/5bfa45a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo - Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90320000/90318600/90318506/7e87f80c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo - Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90320000/90318600/90318506/d62cd3e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the trees, this uniquely designed inn offers a cozy retreat with fabulous views of North Lake Leelanau from its sprawling porch. Unwind on the large deck while drinking coffee or sipping wine and enjoying beautiful sunrises/sunsets. The nearby beaches of Van's Beach and Nedow's Bay invite exploration. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. Discover the charm and character of this beautiful six-bedroom, three-bathroom retreat located on the shores of North Lake Leelanau in the heart of Leland, Michigan. The Old Swiss Inn comfortably sleeps up to 13 guests and is pet friendly. We offer the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience-ideal for families. Inside, you will find a spacious layout with multiple gathering areas, cable, smart TVs, Wi-Fi, and a game room complete with a pool table and second refrigerator. Enjoy your mornings on the large front porch, where you can sip coffee and watch the sunrise over the lake - or wind down in the evening with a glass of wine as the day fades. Lake access is just a short walk away, perfect for swimming, kayaking or fishing. The expansive yard features a fire pit, grill and lawn games. A wagon, beach chairs and cooler are provided to make your lake days even easier. For recreation and adventure, explore the nearby Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau beaches, pickleball courts, paved biking routes or take a day trip to the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, in scenic Glen Arbor. Stroll through Fishtown, Leland's historic waterfront district filled with unique shops, galleries and fresh local eats. Close to wineries, golf courses and casinos, The old Swiss Inn is perfectly situated for fun and relaxation in every season. Experience the timeless beauty and welcoming spirit of The Historic Old Swiss Inn - your home away from home in one of Michigan's most beloved lake destinations. Two dogs are allowed with a fee. \-- THE PROPERTY -- Sleeps 13. Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: two twin beds || Bedroom 3: full bed & twin bed || Bedroom 4: full bed || Bedroom 5: full bed || Bedroom 6: twin bed OUTDOORS: fire pit, gas grill, outdoor games, covered porch, deck, Lake Leelanau access .3 miles from the house, outdoor dining table and chairs INDOORS: WIFI, smart TVs, cable, board games, pool table KITCHEN: fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, crock pot, electric griddle, toaster, drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels GENERAL: washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, ceiling fans in all rooms, box fans, no A/C MISC: living space on two levels, lake access across the road is not available to guests PARKING: space for 4 vehicles \-- POLICIES -- \- Two dogs allowed with fee \- No smoking \- No events, parties, or large gatherings \- Must be at least 18 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Griddle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster - Waffle maker ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69760000/69751800/69751724/8926d225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-bedroom Little Glen Lake home. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 1118-245961 ## About the area Located in Leland, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. [Visit our Leland travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Leland.dx183374) [View more Vacation homes in Leland](https://www.expedia.ca/Leland-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183374-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.01007%2C-85.76520&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7OAdb6740gyjjVIoWCPq5ZRaXUM=) Leland, MI ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse 6 min drive - VI Grill 15 min drive - Village Cheese Shanty 2 min drive - Nittolo's Seafood And Social 7 min drive - The Cove 20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok.? ### What time is check-out at Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok.? ### Where is Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Pet ok. Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 15, 2024 #### Swiss Inn Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 wonderful time....this place was very unique... we were a little surprised at how many spider webs there were....seems like those should have been cleaned up before we got there This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon O. Oct 11, 2023 #### Swiss Inn Leland Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice. Could use a door or curtain in downstair bedroom. ##### Gordon O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt W. Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is very large and in a great location just outside of Leland, MI. It was just as advertised. ##### Matt W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea P. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The biggest lake house you'll find! Having a spacious home for my family getaway was exactly what we got. The home is well loved and the history there is evident. The kids loved being able to visit each room and the sunrises on the porch was exactly what the grown ups needed. Could not have asked for a better place! ##### Andrea P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Bill M. Jun 17, 2025 #### Swiss Inn Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location < than a mile from Leland, swimming, beaches retail.Ideal for large groups. ##### Bill M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 11, 2025 #### Very Good Stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family stayed for a two night trip on a weekend. What a great location! It’s a quick drive into downtown. The inn was clean. The space was so nice! We loved the ample seating, in the house, outside, on the front porch. That front porch made for a great hang out spot! We loved that they had cornhole and a pool table. The table isn’t in great condition but it plays well and we spent a lot of time playing. Because it’s an old place, some of the outlets in bedrooms didn’t charge our devices at night, and the door to the front of the house couldn’t be locked. But those were our only complaints and honestly, it wasn’t bad at all. We had a lovely time! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elle S. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for a family vacation First off, what a cool property with a ton of history. The front porch is a perfect place to chill out with a drink in hand. The property was clean and had exactly what was listed available. The grill was very dirty from previous guests but we made it work (and cleaned it before leaving). Bring your own bbq tools though! We couldn’t figure out how to get the AC to work but there are windows galore and so many fans around the house. We loved the location. Just a few minute drive into town. We had 7 adults and 2 kids, and we had a few extra beds to spare. Lots of space for hanging out, inside and out. The pool table has seen better days but it works, and we spent a lot of time playing that and cornhole (which they also have at the house). Two fridges so you have plenty of room for drinks and food. If we visit the area again, we’d definitely try to book here. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6e56757c-d535-4785-994e-1e8eefc6ed23-1753792476605.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/335fe56a-ff32-4463-9b92-d1cff56069e0-1753792476996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Elle S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathleen S. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place in a great location The only complaints were the inability to lock doors (porch and kitchen entries to house) and the inability to use the pool table due to heavy mildew . wet smell ##### Kathleen S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ashley B. May 22, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic Property Local family needed a place to stay while work was being done on their house. The Swiss Inn had a enough bedrooms for separate sleeping spaces at a tolerable price point so we tried it for a week. We were going about our daily lives, not in vacation mode. The bedrooms were generous and there was enough space for my large family to spread out. The kids enjoyed the pool table despite it's condition. The old photographs of the house are neat. Some cons - doing laundry was a challenge due to the configuration of the washer and dryer. There also seems to be a back up in the laundry room sink - I had to bail it out a few times over the week as it filled up when the washer was in use and then wouldn't drain. The water softener didn't recycle until midway through our stay, so the water was very hard (undrinkable) and made dishwashing difficult. There were mouse droppings on the downstairs bed upon our arrival and we saw a mouse scurry back and forth under the sitting furniture near the stairs several times on our final night. The screen on the sliding door fell off - that and several of the interior doors were barely functional. On our departure date the cleaning woman arrived prior to check out time and sat in her vehicle while we loaded up. Overall, while the house is unique and old, it is in need of some maintenance. I realize this is tricky when trying to maintain the character. If you're looking for lots of space at a reasonable price point it fits the bill. ##### Ashley B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alan G. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Doors that didn't lock, worn facility First, on a positive note, the property accommodated all of us. However, no door on the first floor bedroom. Kitchen access door did not lock. The front door had a note on it to not turn the lock. On our first night we were greeted by a bat that entertaining but somewhat unsettling. There was no note to enable the wi-fi connection to the internet. My son found a way then we found the pw in a coffee cup in the cupboard. The pool table was an attractive feature but patched with duck tape and the cue sticks were almost unusable. Important because son, nephew, great nephew wanted to play me and beat me. Traveled to a local pub/bowling alley to have the matches. Of course they lost. Didn't know the docks opposite the facility were part of an association. The annual fee is $75\. Wasn't paid. We were not supposed to utilize. Son had worked with one of the neighbors in NYC. Worked out. Overall, the facility is not well maintained. Otherwise we would rent again! ##### Alan G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda F. Jun 24, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream property This house & property was absolutely amazing! The front porch & lake view across the street was our favorite aspect of this property. The house had enough bedrooms to accommodate our ever growing family & it felt like it took us back in time. I tried researching about it & the original family but came up short. The character of the house & layout were amazing. It didn’t get dark until after 10pm which was crazy especially when trying to convince 3 little girls it was bedtime! You definitely need to bring fans as there is no air conditioning as stated in the description, & there were only two fans provided. There are way more ammenities provided than what it states. More towels than it says they provide. The kitchen is super stocked! We only have a few complaints. 1 was the front door was very hard to lock & unlock. 2nd while the top surfaces were clean, the house needs a deep deep good cleaning. Under tables & chairs & along the baseboards was extremely dirty. If we had something of the kids roll under anything we didn’t even want to reach under to retrieve it. Last I have never had to wash dry & fold provided towels or strip beds anywhere I have ever stayed. I looked but did not see that in the checkout description on the site. We only saw that on the paper on the refrigerator. It states those things are not part of the cleaning crews job. It certainly should be. All that being said, we would definitely stay here again! Great location and so much to do! ##### Brenda F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### tara a. Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location ##### tara a. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pacific S. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Pacific S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024