[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whaleback Retreat Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/082b26ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/w1290h858x0y0-be968058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/223c785a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/96e64457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/0aa79b2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Whaleback Retreat and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Whaleback Retreat Welcome to this charming house in Leland. This marvelous property boasts 4 bedrooms, including a king bed, 2 queen beds, and a bunk bed with trundle. With 2 bathrooms featuring shower, tub and hair dryers, guests will feel right at home. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your holiday one to remember. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92500000/92500000/92499984/ee48b217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Highly rated 3 Bed,3 Bath, 0 cleaning fee dog friendly additional daily fee. 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Cozy Fireplace and Open Kitchen Great for Holidays Lake Leelanau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 137 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=23619177&PinnedHotelID=23619177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.00333,-85.77302&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BquqGjpojO%3FW%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40SBW%40U%40SBUBUBUBUBSBUDSDUBSDSDUDSFSDSDSFSFQFSFSFQFSFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHQHOHOJOHOJMHOJOJMJMJOJMLKJKJMLKJMLKJILKLILKLGLKLGLINGLILGLGNELGNELENELENENCLCNENALCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLDLFLFNHLFLHLFLJLFLJLHLJJHLJJLLJJLJJLJJLJNJLJLJNHNJLJNHNHNHNHPHPHNHRHNFPHPFPFRFPHRDRFPFRDRDRFRDRDTDRBRDTDTBRBRBTBTBTBT%40RBT%40V%40R%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATAVARATATCTATCRCVCTCRCTCRERETCTERERERGRERERGRGRERIPGRGPGPIPGRINIPIPIPININININKNKNILKNKNKJKNKLMJKLKLMJKJMJKHMLMHMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMFODMFODODMDOBODMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMIMIMIMIMMKIMKKKMKKMKKMMKMKOKKKOKOIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIQIOIQGSIQGQGQGSGQGSGSGSESESGSESESESCUEUEQCUCUCSCUCWCSAUAUCUAUASAWAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ThEgZIcgXutX5FiYctaUsTYpSno=) Leland, MI #### What's nearby - Historic Fishtown - 2 min drive - 2.5 km - Manitou Island Transit - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Van's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 8.3 km - Leelanau Sands Casino - 20 min drive - 23.5 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪VI Grill - ‬13 min drive - ‪Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬6 min drive - ‪Streetside Grille - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Cove - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whaleback Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Whaleback Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whaleback Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Whaleback Retreat located? > Situated in Leland, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Van's Beach and Historic Fishtown are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whaleback Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael J. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend away! The location was fantastic! Minutes from fishtown! exploring the area and the wineries! ##### Michael J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole W. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful get away spot for families that is close to FishTown and Van's beach. Plenty of room in this home for all of the family. Less than a 5 min drive to Van's beach or Fishtown. The property is expansive and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks! ##### Nicole W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia S. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fourth of July Weekend We had an incredible stay at Bradley’s home. The pictures were exactly how the home was set up. A full kitchen full of all the cooking utensils you need. Rooms and bathrooms were all clean with plenty of towels to use. It was the perfect location, 5 minute ride to Leland where we enjoyed two delicious fish dinners at the Cove. Then only a 25 minute ride to the Cherry festival in TC. We enjoyed a beautiful day at the sleeping bear beach as well. I would 1000% stay here again. Bradley was very responsive if I needed to ask any questions as well! ##### Julia S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy A. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was in a great area very close to downtown Leland. Host was very responsive and his home had everything we needed! ##### Joy A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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