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#26482
140 year old Cottage
House • Northport MI United States
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed January 2024
Views 1604
General Overview
Northwestern Michigan was just selected as one of the top 10 most beautiful places in the world to visit in 2024 by CNN. National Geographic Explorer as called Northport the “quintessential summer sailing village”. ABC viewers have voted Leelenau County the most beautiful place in America on more than one occasion. Northport has about 600 residents, several art galleries, 6-8 restaurants, beaches, a dog park, a marina, a weekly farm market, a grocery store, a public library, several other village parks and hiking trails, and there is a beautifully landscaped golf course. Our house is the only house in town that borders it. Every thing in town is a 10 minute or less walk. You are allowed to drive golf carts in tow too. There is too much nearby to include here. There is even a marijuana store. Legal in Michigan
The Space
1600 sq foot home, with large deck, and a screened in porch, wood floors, 1 bath room with a large claw footed tub with shower, large kitchen with a full pantry, professional level French copper and cast iron cookware, gas cooktop, electric oven, pantry, all maple countertop, dinning room that seats 8 an opens onto the deck, outdoor grill a fire pit, 2 bedrooms 20 x14 and 12 x 16, finished basement, full laundry, outdoor clothes line, many many windows, a 500 square foot art studio, Every where there is art, lots of oriental rugs on wood floors, perennial gardens, vegetable garden, a greenhouse, a stone ruin, many kinds of large mature trees, 2 acre invisible fence for dogs ad infinitum.
Guest Access
2 floors and a completely finished basement a door to the outside. One bedroom on the first floor and the other is the second floor. Not a place for wheel chairs.
Notes
There is more room for sleepers if they are flexible. You are also allowed to camp in the village and we have a 2 room tent.
Features
Washer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
BBQ
Hot tub
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Kayak
Tennis court
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Luxury
Village
Beach
Water
Remote
Tropical
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
Cross-country skiing
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
Smoking allowed
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
It is really quiet and peaceful. When the foliage is out you can’t see the house from the road or the neighbors. It is a real neighborhood.
Getting to my home
The airport is in Traverse City. Pickup may be possible. The whole county is popular with cyclists and they do come to Northport. There are buses from Traverse City too, but only during the day. There are many many miles of recreation trails in the county, but to walk here from the airport is a good 35 miles. People fly to Northport in their own plane an lots of people sail into bay.
Nearest airport
Commercial airport in Traverse 35 miles.
Getting Around
Walk in Northport and drive or cycle to other nearby recreation and villages
Map of Approximate Location
People Like Us Local Guide
Meet for a drink or stop by.
Feedback
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Leroy and Betsy were wonderful hosts! They are so sweet and relaxed and were really fun to chat with when meeting in person. Their home is in such an amazing location to enjoy all of the things that northern Michigan has to offer. The home and furnishings are super fun, spunky, colorful, vibrant, and creative. Betsy is an artist and it shows! Everywhere you look from dishes to wall art shows her fun personality and talent. If you’re seeking plush beds, a microwave, or 5 star accommodations, this home is not for you. But if you’re looking to take in peaceful nature, build incredible fires in their gorgeous yard, enjoy the beautiful nature and crystal clear waters of Lake Michigan, create delicious meals with cast iron cookware, and browse fun local shops, you’re in luck! We’d happily exchange with Leroy and Betsy anytime!
Premium
Leroy
I am in the plaid coat and Betsy is next to me. I am a retired National Park Service Maintenance Supervisor Worked and worked at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Haleakala National Park, and wear many other hats too. My wife partner is a biologist, retired nurse and an artist. The poodles are Napoleon Bone Daddy a Yuci 2 Moons.
Travelling group
My Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates Flexible
"All in Summer 2026"
Dates Flexible
"Summer 2025"
Dates Flexible
"Summer 2026"
Dates Flexible
"Actually, downtown during the Blues Festival"
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