Title: Luxury Waterfront Log Home 15 min from Traverse City w/ Dock - 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 # Luxury Waterfront Log Home 15 min from Traverse City w/ Dock Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89405600/89405552/6d92b28c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89405600/89405552/d5ddd157.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89405600/89405552/80a5dd37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89405600/89405552/5f8faede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89405600/89405552/3fb17975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Grand Traverse Bay, Hilltop Log Lodge offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your family vacation. Enjoy quality time with loved ones in the grand room by the stone fireplace, or challenge them to a game night in our spacious game room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 107500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Luxury Waterfront Log Home 15 min from Traverse City w/ Dock The perfect location for a family vacation "up north"! Hilltop Log Lodge sleeps up to 10 adults in 5 bedrooms with room for up to 6 children in additional sleeping areas. This custom built lodge is a true work of art and we are so happy to be able to welcome your family to experience our favorite place on earth. Private dock on our 180' of private Grand Traverse Bay frontage May-Oct. Huge grand room with stone fireplace. Game room, patio overlooking the water, outdoor firepit, full kitchen! Our home has received over one hundred5 star reviews; we very recently began managing the property ourselves after our long-time manager decided to return to school so we look like a new listing, but we are experienced hosts with a long history of delighted guests who return year after year! We are available by phone (call/text) 24/7 during your stay and have an emergency contact in the area in case an urgent need arises. Located near scenic M22 15 minutes from Traverse City, 5 minutes from quaint downtown Sutton's Bay and 30 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes. Surrounded by local wineries, cideries, small business shopping, state parks and forests, lighthouses and art galleries. Parking available for up to 5 cars at the lodge. 2 car garage. 1 mile from the TART bike trail system. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 8 bathrooms - Bathtub - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### 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 - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Table tennis ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 7,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34120000/34113100/34113069/177fa296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Large House On Water Just 5 Miles To TC Traverse City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 166 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=34113069&PinnedHotelID=34113069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36360000/36360000/36359970/d589d600.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Incredible Mid-Century Modern Waterfront Home on West Bay, on M22 - Sleeps 12 Suttons Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 113 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=36359970&PinnedHotelID=36359970&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76180000/76173700/76173650/a3b1879c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### East Bay Escape | Private Beach | AC | Sunrise | Paradise | Downtown Traverse City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=76173650&PinnedHotelID=76173650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902500/110902442/06681881.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large 6-bedroom home, sleeps 16! 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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 496039 ## 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%7C44.90889%2C-85.63349&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zpmdm4DwFaHJWd5hleu8XyBjFNE=) Suttons Bay, MI #### What's nearby - Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Leelanau Cheese Company - 4 min drive - 4.0 km - Black Star Farms - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 9 min drive - 4.7 km - Leelanau Sands Casino - 15 min drive - 16.9 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Farm Club - ‬13 min drive - ‪Hop Lot Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive - ‪VI Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬35 min drive - ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Waterfront Log Home 15 min from Traverse City w/ Dock pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Waterfront Log Home 15 min from Traverse City w/ Dock? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Waterfront Log Home 15 min from Traverse City w/ Dock? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Waterfront Log Home 15 min from Traverse City w/ Dock located? > This family-friendly Suttons Bay vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ciccone Vineyard and Winery and Lake Michigan. 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