We had the absolute best time staying at the Boathouse. It was myself, my husband, sister, brother in law, niece, and mom. Plenty of bedrooms throughout and a nice open living space. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything you could need. The house was in a very walkable area. Just a one block walk will get you to downtown- with a grocery store, shops and restaurants. One block in the other direction will get you to an awesome waterfront park with a marina and beach and playground. I can’t say enough great things about the house and location. The proximity to Sutton’s Bay and Traverse City is excellent. We were able to hit some of favorite places in those towns and then head back to Northport within about 40 minutes tops. The Boathouse is now a favorite and we will for sure be making a return visit!

Great experience. House was old but in great condition.

Wonderful cozy cottage in a great location in Northport. We had everything we needed and more. The owners are wonderful and easy to communicate. Will definitely return.

We absolutely loved staying in Northport. Mary Ellen was an excellent host always on top of communication and quick to respond to questions. The house was very charming and perfectly set up for our group of six. The location was great in walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. Parking was easy too. I really loved being able to bring our two dogs. We enjoyed playing cards at the dining room table, preparing meals in the spacious kitchen and making smores by the firepit. My only suggestions would be new mattresses upstairs and more towels. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

We had a group of 8 people and 2 dogs and this house fit our needs perfectly! It was in a great location that allowed us to just walk into town and down to the beach. It was also a great location to be able to explore all of the peninsula and not have to drive very far to get anywhere. We would definitely love to stay here again!

We had a great week at the boathouse. Myself, my husband, our 3 girls and their 3 friends (ages 11-17) all loved the house. There was plenty of room (we probably could have squeezed in another 3 girls!), beds were comfy, AC and ceiling fans kept us all cool, and the welcome bottle of wine was appreciated! Northport is our favorite up north town, and the location was perfect, the girls could walk down to the beach/park or to the shops/restaurants. And still close enough for day trips to sleeping bear and traverse city. Porch swing and fire pit were great when we were just hanging out at the house. Would love to stay here again sometime!

Process very easy! This is the second time we’ve used this property. Whole family loves this place!

Process very easy! This is the second time we’ve used this property. Whole family loves this place!

This was such an enjoyable place and I am so glad I found it. Northport is such a quaint area. So peaceful. The house was immaculate and comfortable. The layout was perfect for our group of 8. Plenty of sleeping room. And you didn’t get the sense that there were beds squeezed into odd places. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped for everything needed to cook meals. Plenty of utensils. Bathrooms had towels for everyone. We brought along our own beach towels, because we like to have enough to lay out. And I brought along my own hair products but I always do. There’s a small supermarket in town for supplies. And we absolutely loved the fire pit. Sat out there every night. Never once used the TV set. A great place to air out with all the comforts of home. Definitely a keeper. We got really lucky with the weather too. If I didn’t have to get back to work I’d have requested additional days.

This was such an enjoyable place and I am so glad I found it. Northport is such a quaint area. So peaceful. The house was immaculate and comfortable. The layout was perfect for our group of 8. Plenty of sleeping room. And you didn’t get the sense that there were beds squeezed into odd places. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped for everything needed to cook meals. Plenty of utensils. Bathrooms had towels for everyone. We brought along our own beach towels, because we like to have enough to lay out. And I brought along my own hair products but I always do. There’s a small supermarket in town for supplies. And we absolutely loved the fire pit. Sat out there every night. Never once used the TV set. A great place to air out with all the comforts of home. Definitely a keeper. We got really lucky with the weather too. If I didn’t have to get back to work I’d have requested additional days.

The property was perfect for a relaxing week. We used the fire pit and barbecue for a few of our extended family members in town. When rain put a kink in our wedding photo plans the adorable curb appeal provided a perfect backdrop. The rooms are spacious and the closet space was amazing and perfect for the wedding dress and bridesmaids gowns. The owner was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Walking distance to town and the beach was perfect. I have to add the ample parking couldn’t have been better since we towed a trailer of wedding decor!

I booked the boathouse for my painters, who came from Traverse City to work on my home in Northport. The guys were very pleased with the accomodations, Mary Ellen was extremely friendly and easy to work with, and it was a very good experience. Thank you so much!

I booked the boathouse for my painters, who came from Traverse City to work on my home in Northport. The guys were very pleased with the accomodations, Mary Ellen was extremely friendly and easy to work with, and it was a very good experience. Thank you so much!

Lovely home.

We really enjoyed our stay here for a family wedding. The house was in the perfect location with shops and restaurants within walking distance. The beds are very comfortable. The owners are very responsive and kind. I would recommend coming when it is still light outside because the outside lighting is dark outside. We would stay here again.

Lovely home.

We loved our stay at the Boathouse. It is so comfortable and welcoming and we loved relaxing on the front porch with views of the bay. The kitchen is large and had everything we needed, the family room and dining room were spacious and comfy, and with four bedrooms that sleeps many, we could spread out and have private spaces as well. We walked to dining and shops multiple times every day. It was so easy! We would definitely return to the Boathouse.

Property clean owners very responsive

Property clean owners very responsive

The Boathouse had everything we needed. 4 bedrooms with comfortable beds! Well equipped kitchen, great outdoor space for a fire at the end of the day. Very close to the water and public beach. A beautiful old house with loads of character. North port is a quiet, very walkable town with friendly residents. We loved it!

We are visiting our children and grandchildren from California. The house was perfect for our group. We could walk to the beach and town.

We are visiting our children and grandchildren from California. The house was perfect for our group. We could walk to the beach and town.

The house is in a great location - walking distance to shops and restaurants and to the beach to put in kayaks. The two downstairs bedrooms were great for less mobile family members and the common area has comfortable furniture and a big dining table. Plenty of parking. We had a great vacation.

We had a fun stay right at this cottage-style rental in the heart of Northport. The location is wonderful and provided easy access to town and the beach.

Fabulous to return to the boathouse again. The Boathouse has comfy beds, good baths, a nice kitchen, and bucolic setting. Northport is back to business. Short walk to New Bohemian Cafe, Garage Bar & Grill, Northport Pub & Grill, The Mitten Brewing, Barb's Bakery, Tom's Supermarket, The Tribune. Quick walk to the water, great place to wall your dog!! Local beaches are back - don't miss Gill's Pier Beach and Van's Beach. We sure do love Northport, and Mary Ellen continues to be a fantastic host and friend!!

The rental process was easy.

We enjoyed a quick stay with family for a few days. It was our first time with a rental and overall a good experience!

We enjoyed a quick stay with family for a few days. It was our first time with a rental and overall a good experience!

My family was looking for a last-minute short trip up north. We didn't want to commit to a whole week, so this house was perfect because it offered the flexibility to book for 4 nights. The location is fabulous. It's a block to downtown Northport (very charming) and to the water. There are also some great hiking trails within a 10-minute walk. Also, we were able to easily explore other parts of the Leelanau Peninsula. The house is charming, clean and has plenty of beds. It's spacious and had many extra amenities, like a bag of ice in the freezer, propane for the grill and wood for the fire pit. I was surprised that there was no body soap or shampoo in the bathrooms. I wish I had known to ask in advance. I've always had soap and shampoo provided in other VRBO rentals. I didn't realize it's up to each renter to determine if they provide that. There is a musty smell in the house, particularly on the first floor. The house is near the water and it's an older home, so I'm not sure it's avoidable. But, if someone has allergies or asthma, I think this might be important to know.

My family was looking for a last-minute short trip up north. We didn't want to commit to a whole week, so this house was perfect because it offered the flexibility to book for 4 nights. The location is fabulous. It's a block to downtown Northport (very charming) and to the water. There are also some great hiking trails within a 10-minute walk. Also, we were able to easily explore other parts of the Leelanau Peninsula. The house is charming, clean and has plenty of beds. It's spacious and had many extra amenities, like a bag of ice in the freezer, propane for the grill and wood for the fire pit. I was surprised that there was no body soap or shampoo in the bathrooms. I wish I had known to ask in advance. I've always had soap and shampoo provided in other VRBO rentals. I didn't realize it's up to each renter to determine if they provide that.There is a musty smell in the house, particularly on the first floor. The house is near the water and it's an older home, so I'm not sure it's avoidable. But, if someone has allergies or asthma, I think this might be important to know.

Northport is a cute and quiet town. We enjoyed the walkable location and comfort of this home. The porch was a great place for morning coffee, and we enjoyed the patio with fire pit too.

We absolutely loved The Boathouse on Waukazoo! This home is so adorable and beautifully decorated. We loved the nautical theme in the entire house and we were so impressed with how the owners have kept the character of the 1800s home but modernized it for current family needs. All of the furniture was so comfortable and we loved the big kitchen that we could all be in and cook together. The bathrooms were also very updated and upgraded and also had the nautical theme. We loved all of the outdoor spaces. I spent every morning with my coffee sitting on the front porch staring at the bay across the street. We loved the porch swing and we loved the furniture on the back patio where we relaxed by the fire pit and made s’mores. We also loved that this home is pet friendly. Thank you Mary Ellen for your excellent communication and for making sure this home is so welcoming and comfortable. Also what a wonderful location. Only a block from downtown so we were able to walk into town to have coffee in the morning at the Bohemian Café and walk to the cute shops and restaurants and farmers market on Friday! We could also walk to Tom’s Market when we needed groceries. We rented a pontoon from North Shore Outfitters and we were able to walk over to the marina every day. Such an awesome location! Northport is just a perfect small town right on the gorgeous bay, and The Boathouse was the perfect home for us for our week of vacation. Just wish we could have stayed longer and can’t wait to go back!