Title: Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67327700/67327666/54d19b7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67327700/67327666/d4f7c530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67327700/67327666/c71a2f99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67327700/67327666/e8d09eda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67327700/67327666/a02f457e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in lovely Leelanau County, Merbert Creek Cottage offers a tranquil retreat on the Leelanau Bike Trail. Unwind with family and friends after a day at the beach or exploring local wineries, shops, and beaches nearby. The cottage features three bedrooms with comfortable beds and private bathrooms for ultimate relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage Conveniently located in lovely Leelanau County, you will find our newly renovated cottage directly on the Leelanau Bike Trail. Our 1950’s Merbert Creek Cottage is just 4 miles to Suttons Bay and 10 miles to downtown Traverse City. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is the perfect “Northern Michigan Getaway”. A great location to gather after a long day at the beach, shopping or exploring the surrounding area. Minutes away from several highly recommended local wineries, shops, and beautiful beaches. You will be directly on the TART Trail which is not only great for biking, but also a wonderful walking trail. This property is sure to please everyone traveling to our area!

 The cottage has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 has a twin-sized bunk bed. Bedroom 2 and 3 share the hallway bathroom. Amenities include: Gas grill, custom black walnut dining table, exterior deck, Wi-Fi, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, wine fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer, flat screen TV(s). Don't miss out on booking this beautiful cottage. 5 night minimum during June, July and August vacations, 3 night minimum for the rest of the year. Check in is 4pm and check out time is 10am unless other arrangements have been made. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Table tennis - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68694400/68694305/6613e6a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 3 bedroom upper-level condo in the heart of Suttons Bay. 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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 ## About the area ![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%7C44.90784%2C-85.66366&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kx2eRYn__l9JOS_R_Xc-SEnyvXw=) Suttons Bay, MI #### What's nearby - L. Mawby Vineyards - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Black Star Farms - 8 min drive - 6.2 km - Leelanau Sands Casino - 15 min drive - 16.9 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Farm Club - ‬11 min drive - ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive - ‪VI Grill - ‬10 min drive - ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬11 min drive - ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Newly renovated 1950's leelanau trail side cottage located? > This family-friendly Suttons Bay vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of bigLITTLE Wines and L. 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