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Historic Fishtown Shanty-Renovated and Remodeled

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Outdoor dining
Marina
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Leland, MI
  • Place, Historic Fishtown
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Manitou Island Transit
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Van's Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Leland

When you stay at this cottage in Leland, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Van's Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Historic Fishtown.

What's nearby

  • Historic Fishtown - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manitou Island Transit - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Van's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 23 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Pie & Pastry - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬4 min walk

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 Fishtown Shanty-Renovated and Remodeled

One of the most unique rental properties right on the river in Leland's Historic Fishtown, this century old fishing shanty was home to one of the many fishing family businesses that occupied the village for decades.

Step out on the dock to watch the fishing boats and the Manitou Island Transit ferry coming and going from the Leland River. Observe the visitors on the other side of the river, meandering through Fishtown's "shanty" shops. Take a short walk to explore beautiful, expansive beaches of Lake Michigan and all the restaurants and shops in Leland, including Carlson's fishery, where you can get fresh caught Great Lakes fish.

Remodeled by the Carlson family in 2000, and newly renovated this year after sustaining damage from high water, this comfortable, well furnished, two bedroom, two bathroom shanty with a generous deck facing Lake Michigan, can sleep 6-8 people. This unique opportunity to spend a week in a one-of-a-kind property is offered through The Fishtown Preservation Society. If you are looking for an unforgettable vacation experience, this is it!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free cottage features ecotours nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby, water skiing nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Stay at own risk as this property is ON the water.

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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