Cedar Shake Garden Retreat
About this house rental
Summary: Welcome to Cedar Shake Garden Retreat, a charming and historical home located in the heart of downtown Suttons Bay. Built in 1902, this cedar shake home is situated just one block from local shops, restaurants, and bars, making it the perfect location for a relaxing vacation. With its prime location on the Leelanau Wine Trail, you'll have easy access to some of the best wineries in the area. And when you're ready to hit the beach, you'll be just two blocks away from Suttons Bay Beach. The Space: This family-friendly home has something for everyone. Kids will love the dedicated lower level with bunk beds, games, toys, and a ping pong table. The large backyard with a fire pit, gas grill, and plenty of seating is perfect for a summer evening BBQ. Enjoy your morning coffee on the beautiful front porch overlooking downtown Suttons Bay. And when it's time to hit the beach, we provide beach chairs for our guests. The home is fully stocked with all the supplies you'll need for your stay. Sleeping arrangements include a king bed in one room, queen beds in two other rooms, a full bed in another room, two sets of bunk beds (4 twin mattresses) in the lower level, and 2 pull-out sofas in the living room. Take advantage of the public tennis courts, park, and seasonal ice rink located just one block away. This is the perfect vacation spot for families, couples, and groups of friends looking to explore all that Suttons Bay has to offer. Book your stay at Cedar Shake Garden Retreat today! Sleeping Arrangements are as follows: Upstairs room 1: King bed Upstairs room 2: Queen Bed Upstairs room 3: Queen Bed Upstairs room 4: Full Bed Lower Level: 2 sets of bunk beds (totally 4 twin mattresses) Living Room: 2 pull-out sofas. Please note: - We list this home as able to sleep 12, but can accommodate up to 14 with two pull-out sofas in the main floor living room. - While this home does not have central air- each upstairs bedroom has one AC window unit and a ceiling fan. The basement, where the 4 bunk beds are located has a ceiling fan but is usually pretty cool. Guest Access: The entire home & garage. The Neighborhood: Our home is located in Downtown Suttons Bay, just one block back from the main street! Getting Around: Walking distance to downtown Sutton's Bay. Downtown Traverse City is just a 17 mile drive away! Other Things to Note: This home invites you to bring your furry friend on your trip to Northern Michigan! Please know, we collect a $100 pet fee. After you have confirmed your reservation, we ask that you message us to let us know you will be bringing your pet(s), and we will then send the additional charge of $100 over! We do not allow for any more than 2 pets per stay. Interaction with Guests: Guests will be able to reach out at any point with questions or concerns via call, text, or Airbnb. We strive to be readily available to all guests.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Suttons Bay, MI
House in Suttons Bay, MI
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(19 Reviews)
5.0
What a great home for a lazy weekend in Suttons Bay enjoyed by sisters, daughter and nieces! This was our 4th annual girls weekend and this house was by far the best! Kitchen was beautiful as well as the 4 bedrooms and living room. We will be back for sure!
5.0
Wonderful stay in this beautifully-landscaped historic home with a serene decor just a short walk to the beach, shops, theater and
restaurants. Central location to wine-tasting. Great for families.
4.0
Pros - amazing location, cute backyard, really nice to sit out in front porch. I would say for the cost, we were a little disappointed with the place. We had 8 people, with the house listed as suitable for 12- it would not have accommodated 12 as is given seating options. For the price, would have liked more kitchen items (only 1 spatula and 1 dish towel). One bedroom has a really saggy mattress , and you can’t run all the upstairs Ac units at once yet some windows don’t open. The property managers were very responsive to any issues. I would stay there again given the location but I would now know to bring some household items for myself.
5.0
The house was a block from all of the local shopping and restaurants.
We really enjoyed the front porch to gather.
5.0
Cute house!!! We really enjoyed our stay. It’s really close to downtown and all the fun shops. We would definitely stay here again if we come back.
3.0
First I'd like to commend Sarah for her excellent customer service. After terrible customer service by Danielle, she saved the day. We were not provided the amount of TP and paper towels that Danielle told us were there. The cleaning crew were in a hurry (still there when we arrived) yet Danielle was rude in telling us that she believed the cleaning crew (who probably wanted to save their jobs) and not the customer who paid alot of money. Danielle told us we had to go out and get our own. Thankfully Sarah was coming over to do some outside cleaning and when I told her the situation, she checked the storage (no TP) and went to the store to get some which she left with a nice note. Thank you Sarah!
As for the property, the pictures are a bit deceiving. The property is not as well maintained as the pictures show. The showers, not only extremely small, but had mildrew in the frames. The bathroom vent fans were caked in dust. The refrigerator ice tray had mold on it. Also I awoke one night to find a chipmunk in my room. Apparently he came through a hold in the floor by the radiator.
The location of the house was perfect. One block from the main part of town and a couple of blocks from the beach. There was garage parking for our car which was nice.
3.0
Great location in the heart of Suttons Bay! Nice old house with a lovely backyard. We stayed with 5 adults and had plenty of room. However, the house is marketed for 12-16 people and that is a stretch. Although there are two bunkbeds in the basement and two pull-out sofas in the living room, in addition to the four bedrooms upstairs, the place does not accommodate that many people in other areas. People in the area asked us if we would recommend the house for a large gathering they were planning with family coming into town for a month and we advised against it. For example, the dining table seats just four people and there were only seven dinner plates. The kitchen in general is not very well equipped. Not a problem if you eat out every day but we wanted to cook ourselves and had to borrow a number of basic kitchen utensils from the neighbors. Apparently the oven had not been cleaned - when we turned it on the first day it started smoking heavily and set off the fire alarms. Finally, the house has individual airconditioning units upstairs but the screens had not (yet?) been put on the windows so we could not open any of the windows downstairs or upstairs despite a few very warms days at the end of May. In conclusion, a nice place but given its price point it fell a bit short of expectations.
3.0
Long weekend in Suttons Bay
Great location in the heart of Suttons Bay! Nice old house with a lovely backyard. We stayed with 5 adults and had plenty of room. However, the house is marketed for 12-16 people and that is a stretch. Although there are two bunkbeds in the basement and two pull-out sofas in the living room, in addition to the four bedrooms upstairs, the place does not accommodate that many people in other areas. People in the area asked us if we would recommend the house for a large gathering they were planning with family coming into town for a month and we advised against it. For example, the dining table seats just four people and there were only seven dinner plates. The kitchen in general is not very well equipped. Not a problem if you eat out every day but we wanted to cook ourselves and had to borrow a number of basic kitchen utensils from the neighbors. Apparently the oven had not been cleaned - when we turned it on the first day it started smoking heavily and set off the fire alarms. Finally, the house has individual airconditioning units upstairs but the screens had not (yet?) been put on the windows so we could not open any of the windows downstairs or upstairs despite a few very warms days at the end of May. In conclusion, a nice place but given its price point it fell a bit short of expectations.
4.0
The property was as described. It was cold so we didn't need to use the air conditioners in the windows. It was within walking distance to the shops and restaurants in Suttons Bay. A nice backyard that would have made a great gathering space if the weather had cooperated. Lots of seating inside as well. A large kitchen so many could work in there if needed.
Will consider renting again when we need that large of a space.
5.0
The place is amazing. Can easily fit a large group of people and very clean. Amenities are top notch and the host responds to emails very quickly
4.0
Great location for our needs
The property was as described. It was cold so we didn't need to use the air conditioners in the windows. It was within walking distance to the shops and restaurants in Suttons Bay. A nice backyard that would have made a great gathering space if the weather had cooperated. Lots of seating inside as well. A large kitchen so many could work in there if needed.
Will consider renting again when we need that large of a space.
5.0
Traverse city trip
The place is amazing. Can easily fit a large group of people and very clean. Amenities are top notch and the host responds to emails very quickly
5.0
Very cute house! Nice and clean
5.0
Cute house
Very cute house! Nice and clean
5.0
Our extended family of 8 were very comfortable in this spacious charming house. Having all the bedrooms allowed everyone to have their space
Short walk into town a highlight Everything so close. We’ve always enjoyed visiting this area and this was a great choice to stay
5.0
Cedar Shake Resort
Our extended family of 8 were very comfortable in this spacious charming house. Having all the bedrooms allowed everyone to have their space
Short walk into town a highlight Everything so close. We’ve always enjoyed visiting this area and this was a great choice to stay
5.0
This property is amazing. Our son had his wedding at Black Star Farms and we couldn't have asked for a better location. Walking distance to everything in Suttons Bay. Perfect for our family and friends to celebrate his wedding. I requested more blankets and they were delivered promptly. Absolutely perfect.
5.0
Wedding weekend
This property is amazing. Our son had his wedding at Black Star Farms and we couldn't have asked for a better location. Walking distance to everything in Suttons Bay. Perfect for our family and friends to celebrate his wedding. I requested more blankets and they were delivered promptly. Absolutely perfect.
5.0
Great location. Perfect walking distance. Clean. Comfy beds. Everything you could need.
5.0
Perfect stay!
Great location. Perfect walking distance. Clean. Comfy beds. Everything you could need.
5.0
Excellent property for three couples to enjoy time in the Suttons Bay area. Parking was a bit tight for three cars but really enjoyed the setting. Front porch and back deck were wonderful.
5.0
Great Place to Stay in Suttons Bay
Excellent property for three couples to enjoy time in the Suttons Bay area. Parking was a bit tight for three cars but really enjoyed the setting. Front porch and back deck were wonderful.
4.0
We stayed here for a couple of days. Lovely place, fairly clean with the exception of the dust on the fans and a insects living here and there. The upstairs bathroom had some sort of ant colony under the heat elements that kept crawling about! Hopefully they find their way out. Backyard is cozy and beautifully done with a nice clean deck. The place is spacious and perfect for a getaway from all the noise of a busy lifestyle.
I would have given it five stars if it wasn't for the minor cleaning related notes we had.
4.0
Cozy farmhouse inspired house
We stayed here for a couple of days. Lovely place, fairly clean with the exception of the dust on the fans and a insects living here and there. The upstairs bathroom had some sort of ant colony under the heat elements that kept crawling about! Hopefully they find their way out. Backyard is cozy and beautifully done with a nice clean deck. The place is spacious and perfect for a getaway from all the noise of a busy lifestyle.
I would have given it five stars if it wasn't for the minor cleaning related notes we had.
5.0
Quiet street with wonderful covered porch for reading, daydreaming. Private backyard with grill. Finished basement with games and bunk beds. Room for everyone to get together.
5.0
Fabulous vintage house
Quiet street with wonderful covered porch for reading, daydreaming. Private backyard with grill. Finished basement with games and bunk beds. Room for everyone to get together.
5.0
We loved this house! It was so spacious! It was also a perfect location!!!! Thank you so much!!
5.0
Perfect getaway house!!!
We loved this house! It was so spacious! It was also a perfect location!!!! Thank you so much!!
5.0
Clean, comfortable, accommodating. Excellent location!
5.0
Solid option in Sutton’s Bay
Beds/mattresses, linens/towels, bathrooms - all good. Kitchen supplies leave more to be desired; for example, did not appreciate scratched up nonstick pans to cook with or ancient tin colander etc. having said that, we usually found what we needed. Private back yard was lovely. Porch was nice too. Wii games fun for kids. A/C units loud. Location excellent. Overall it worked for us. Not certain of value, due to personal insufficient experience with VRBO.
5.0
Family Gathering
Clean, comfortable, accommodating. Excellent location!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Suttons Bay?
The average price for a rental in Suttons Bay is $410 per night. This rental is $92 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cedar Shake Garden Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cedar Shake Garden Retreat pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cedar Shake Garden Retreat?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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