Our farm is the perfect getaway from the busy life. A mix of historical farmhouse and modern style, we are just minutes from the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Traverse City and historic Fishtown. Stay at our cottage for a rejuvenating week of gorgeous views and simple living in the summer or, book for a quick getaway during color tour, wintry weekends or blossom season.
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Looking for a weekly summer rental close to all the beauty Leelanau County has to offer? Need a place to stay for the fall color tour? Want to get away for Thanksgiving, Christmas or even a long wintry weekend?

Come visit our modern cottage right in the heart of Leelanau County, situated on a 135-acre farm. We're just 1 1/2 miles from the shores of Lake Leelanau and 3 miles from the Big Water at Good Harbor Beach. The village of Lake Leelanau is 6 miles North, Leland and Fishtown are 8 miles away, and Traverse City is an easy, 25 minute drive. Farming is a huge part of our family's life--there are pigs on the property, hayfields in every direction, heritage cows grazing in pastoral fields and farm tours available. Interested in the best grass-fed beef in Leelanau County? Inquire about burger, steaks and roasts to eat while you're here or to take home.

Everything about this cottage was designed to create a peaceful getaway for a small family, a group of friends, a solitary writer or a couple looking to explore this gorgeous area. The structure itself is a former farm building--a granary--and we've preserved its original charm and added a whole lot more. The cottage is a brilliant mix of new and old; we've kept the original grain elevator in the middle of the house, but the open kitchen and bathroom are new construction. You'll find touches of history everywhere--the open shelves in the kitchen were the former stair treads, and the bar that divides the kitchen and living room is made from a slab of cherry wood rescued from another farm down the road. You won't find any drywall in this cottage--we had the horizontal pine paneling custom-milled for us just a few miles away. And all of it was done by us.

Our weeks run Saturday to Saturday, with check-in on Saturday afternoons at 4 p.m. and checkout is on the following Saturday at 11 a.m.

We're full for July 2024, but there are still a few full weeks available in June and August.

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2-night minimum Sept-mid-June
7-night minimum mid-June-Labor Day

This historical cottage is the apple of our eye—the culmination of our life’s work and that of our family who came before us. It sleeps 6 comfortably, with one king sized bed and two full sleeper sofas. The kitchen is huge, with a large dining table, island and a bar for entertaining. You'll find the best local coffee and tea in the cupboard. There is a full spice rack and all of the basic kitchen staples so that if you'd rather eat (or bake) in rather than eat out, you'll feel right at home.

The living room is comfortable, with several couches and a cozy table that serves as both a breakfast nook and a card table at night. We are lifelong readers and the entire house is filled with books, making the cottage a perfect retreat for workshops and writers looking for a tranquil space to get work done. There's also a DVD library, wifi and television to suit all interests.

All linens and towels are included. There is a full sized washer and dryer in the bathroom for guests to use as often as they'd like.

Need more space? Inquire about booking our cottage next door that may be available at the same time--it sleeps an additional six people.