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Front porch / Screened in Sumer / faces east

Premium #26482

140 year old Cottage

House • Northport MI United States

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Beds

1 Bathroom

Pets welcome

10 Car spaces

1 Car available

Primary home

Exchange types accepted

Simultaneous

Non-Simultaneous

Non-Reciprocal & Globe

Hospitality

Statistics

Listed January 2024

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

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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

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!

Home Feedback: Rena stayed with Leroy 6 months ago

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

Desired Destinations

Open to any destination

Can travel at any time