House in Suttons Bay, MI
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
The Harbormaster is where location, convenience and the Northern Michigan experience meet. Located just a mile north of the historic town of Suttons Bay, directly off of Leelanau county's most beautiful roadway, M-22, the Harbormaster boasts unobstructed views of the serene Suttons Bay shoreline from the front of the property. Walk just off the back deck to find the famous TART trail where you can bike, walk, run or cross country ski safely over 10 1/2 miles not only leading to Suttons Bay but also portions of Traverse City and all the postcard-worthy sites along the way. The Harbormaster is where Northern Michigan vacations begin and lifelong memories are made.
The property is deeply nestled in the heart of wine country and a .6 mile walk on the paved TART trail to a pristine public beach, children's park and downtown Suttons Bay. The municipal marina is a half mile away where slips are available.
Points of interest and approximate driving times from Harbormaster:
Traverse City - 20 minute drive
Historic Fishtown in Leland - 6.4 miles
Hickory Hills Ski Resort - 30 minute drive
The iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 30 minute drive
Van's Beach for the best sunsets - 6.4 miles
There are also numerous public lake access points along the Leelanau peninsula placing this property at the center of all the Up North destinations and activities your friends and family are vacationing for.
The Harbormaster is positioned on a 1-acre parcel with a fenced-in backyard portion and a massive side yard for family activities including those late-night campfires under the stars.
The home has undergone recent updates. The most recent update is the staircase leading to 300 feet of privately shared waterfront, appliances, fixtures & Temperpedic mattresses. Recent improvements include a newly renovated kitchen, upstairs bathroom & master bathroom. As you enter the main living room through the front door, you will find comfortable seating, a grand stone gas fireplace, a flat-screen LCD TV with DVD/Blu-ray and cable. High-speed internet is reliable and strong. The bay window is the perfect place to experience a panoramic view of Lake Michigan while enjoying your morning coffee. Walk through the living room into the kitchen and dining area and you will find a farm table and well-equipped kitchen capable of handling family dining with ease. The sliding doors lead to a newly painted deck overlooking the fenced-in yard and TART trail. Just past the kitchen is the master bedroom with a king size bed and a renovated full bathroom. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms both with queen size beds and a newly renovated bathroom. The basement includes a large open recreation area with a ping pong table and a large LCD flat-screen with DVD/Blu-ray and cable. One downstairs bedroom features a bunk bed with one full and one twin bed. The other downstairs bedroom includes two full beds.
The Harbormaster is a family owned and operated property. We strive to provide everything to ensure your Up North experience is as memorable as ours have always been. We include all linens, towels, blankets, a pack n play, a high chair, beach toys, beach towels and a cooler. S'mores utensils are located inside the grill and the patio umbrella with additional outdoor seating and corn hole are located in the freshly painted shed. You will also find a full-size washer and dryer just off the kitchen.
Dogs are welcome to stay at our home on a case by case basis, provided they are well behaved. We hope that your dog(s) will love the fenced-in yard and TART trail as much as our rescue dog, Jacques, does. After all, dogs are family too.
Follow us on Instagram @harbormasterm22
Security Camera Disclaimer.
We have 3 security cameras that watch our property when we are away.
In the front of the home we have a Ring Doorbell that monitors the front door. We also have a camera positioned to monitor the driveway. The third camera is in the back of the home that monitors the backyard.
The property is deeply nestled in the heart of wine country and a .6 mile walk on the paved TART trail to a pristine public beach, children's park and downtown Suttons Bay. The municipal marina is a half mile away where slips are available.
Points of interest and approximate driving times from Harbormaster:
Traverse City - 20 minute drive
Historic Fishtown in Leland - 6.4 miles
Hickory Hills Ski Resort - 30 minute drive
The iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 30 minute drive
Van's Beach for the best sunsets - 6.4 miles
There are also numerous public lake access points along the Leelanau peninsula placing this property at the center of all the Up North destinations and activities your friends and family are vacationing for.
The Harbormaster is positioned on a 1-acre parcel with a fenced-in backyard portion and a massive side yard for family activities including those late-night campfires under the stars.
The home has undergone recent updates. The most recent update is the staircase leading to 300 feet of privately shared waterfront, appliances, fixtures & Temperpedic mattresses. Recent improvements include a newly renovated kitchen, upstairs bathroom & master bathroom. As you enter the main living room through the front door, you will find comfortable seating, a grand stone gas fireplace, a flat-screen LCD TV with DVD/Blu-ray and cable. High-speed internet is reliable and strong. The bay window is the perfect place to experience a panoramic view of Lake Michigan while enjoying your morning coffee. Walk through the living room into the kitchen and dining area and you will find a farm table and well-equipped kitchen capable of handling family dining with ease. The sliding doors lead to a newly painted deck overlooking the fenced-in yard and TART trail. Just past the kitchen is the master bedroom with a king size bed and a renovated full bathroom. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms both with queen size beds and a newly renovated bathroom. The basement includes a large open recreation area with a ping pong table and a large LCD flat-screen with DVD/Blu-ray and cable. One downstairs bedroom features a bunk bed with one full and one twin bed. The other downstairs bedroom includes two full beds.
The Harbormaster is a family owned and operated property. We strive to provide everything to ensure your Up North experience is as memorable as ours have always been. We include all linens, towels, blankets, a pack n play, a high chair, beach toys, beach towels and a cooler. S'mores utensils are located inside the grill and the patio umbrella with additional outdoor seating and corn hole are located in the freshly painted shed. You will also find a full-size washer and dryer just off the kitchen.
Dogs are welcome to stay at our home on a case by case basis, provided they are well behaved. We hope that your dog(s) will love the fenced-in yard and TART trail as much as our rescue dog, Jacques, does. After all, dogs are family too.
Follow us on Instagram @harbormasterm22
Security Camera Disclaimer.
We have 3 security cameras that watch our property when we are away.
In the front of the home we have a Ring Doorbell that monitors the front door. We also have a camera positioned to monitor the driveway. The third camera is in the back of the home that monitors the backyard.
Amenities
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Heating
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Parking Available
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Patio
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Waterfront
Bath or shower
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Children's high chair
Cribs or cots available
Ironing facilities
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Desk
Hairdryer
Fire extinguisher
Map of Suttons Bay, MI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The house met our needs perfectly. It was clean and has a perfect location. The hike/bike path is directly behind the property, and it is an easy walk to downtown. The only downfall for us was that the lake access is located across a busy street. We had small children in our party, so it was all hands on deck when going to the lake. The lake is very shallow by the dock (great for our purposes). Water shoes are a must. We had very easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and Leland. We enjoyed Hop Lot brewing, Vi Grill, and 9 Beans Row in Sutton’s Bay. There were a couple of minor house issues, but the owner was very responsive.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We loved our stay! Host was very easy to communicate with and the house had lots of nice touches: games, fuseball table, beach supplies. We loved having access to the lake and dock. Hope to come back soon!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The house was amazing! Perfect for our family of 6 adults. Property was clean, well stocked with everything you need for cooking. The yard was great for outdoor games and our dog loved it! Sam was communicative and responsive. One of the best houses we’ve stayed in!
6 / 10Average·May 2026
We were so excited to stay a this rental because it was close to the location of our son's wedding venue. The host was also very flexible with our arrival and departure times due to setting up and tearing down from the wedding. However, when we arrived it appeared that either the cleaning was not done or done so quickly that things were missed. The toilets did not appear to be cleaned well with hair on them (yuck) and dust/dirt on the counters, floors and even on some of the bedspreads in the basement. There were also several dishes/silverware that had food caked on them. It was also very clear that the deep down cleaning had not been done in quite some time and there were massive cobwebs everywhere, dusty and food under the carpet in the kitchen. We were also not convinced that the sheets were actually changed because pulling the bedspread back the sheets were very rumpled. I ended up taking all the sheets and bedspreads off of al the beds and rewashing them along with towels and fully cleaned the bathrooms and wiped down the very dusty stairs. In trying to communicate with the host, he was originally very responsive to the issues and I sent him photos upon his request. He mentioned a refund but I have not heard anything back since that last messaging through the VRBO site to know how they will be compensating us for me actually doing all the cleaning. We were very disappointed in the cleanliness. This is something that should be top notch when you are renting out a space.
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9.8Outstanding
(86 Ratings)
"The house met our needs perfectly. It was clean and has a perfect location. The hike/bike path is directly behind the property, and it is an easy walk to downtown. The only downfall for us was that th..."
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