A family-friendly stay in Leland awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan within a 20-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 3 bathrooms, a patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Leland holiday home, you'll be 8.1 km (5.1 mi) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 9.4 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 17 min drive - 24.5 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
VI Grill - 15 min drive
Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - 2 min drive
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - 6 min drive
Streetside Grille - 15 min drive
The Cove - 20 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit.
This uniquely and beautifully designed inn is nestled in the trees. While it does not have access to direct waterfrontage it has fabulous views of North Lake Leelanau from the sprawling porch. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the sunrise/sunset on its lovely, large deck while drinking coffee in the morning or sipping wine in the evening. This home will provide a cozy and comfortable stay at a perfect location.
Leland is less than a mile from the house. Two public beaches nearby are Van's Beach on Lake Michigan, and Nedow's Bay Beach on Lake Leelanau. Approximately six miles south of the house, you will find Good Harbor Beach on Lake Michigan, a part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 11.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: two twin beds || Bedroom 3: full bed & twin bed || Bedroom 4: full bed || Bedroom 5: full bed || Bedroom 6: twin bed
OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, outdoor games, covered porch, NO direct lake access, ladder ball, cornhole game
INDOORS: WIFI, DVD player, board games, pool table
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
1118-245961
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit.?
Yep, Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. is a short 19-minute walk from Van's Beach.
Fun beach activities include windsurfing, sailing and fishing. You can also find motor boats.
Does Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit.?
No, Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit.?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Reviews
Historic home near Leland. Huge porch, fire pit. Reviews
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Wonderful
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
tara a.
30 Aug 2025
tara a.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt W.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very large and in a great location just outside of Leland, MI. It was just as advertised.
Matt W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elle S.
29 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a family vacation
First off, what a cool property with a ton of history. The front porch is a perfect place to chill out with a drink in hand. The property was clean and had exactly what was listed available. The grill was very dirty from previous guests but we made it work (and cleaned it before leaving). Bring your own bbq tools though! We couldn’t figure out how to get the AC to work but there are windows galore and so many fans around the house. We loved the location. Just a few minute drive into town. We had 7 adults and 2 kids, and we had a few extra beds to spare. Lots of space for hanging out, inside and out. The pool table has seen better days but it works, and we spent a lot of time playing that and cornhole (which they also have at the house). Two fridges so you have plenty of room for drinks and food. If we visit the area again, we’d definitely try to book here.
Elle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea P.
26 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The biggest lake house you'll find!
Having a spacious home for my family getaway was exactly what we got. The home is well loved and the history there is evident. The kids loved being able to visit each room and the sunrises on the porch was exactly what the grown ups needed. Could not have asked for a better place!
Andrea P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Ashley B.
22 May 2025
Historic Property
Local family needed a place to stay while work was being done on their house. The Swiss Inn had a enough bedrooms for separate sleeping spaces at a tolerable price point so we tried it for a week. We were going about our daily lives, not in vacation mode. The bedrooms were generous and there was enough space for my large family to spread out. The kids enjoyed the pool table despite it's condition. The old photographs of the house are neat. Some cons - doing laundry was a challenge due to the configuration of the washer and dryer. There also seems to be a back up in the laundry room sink - I had to bail it out a few times over the week as it filled up when the washer was in use and then wouldn't drain. The water softener didn't recycle until midway through our stay, so the water was very hard (undrinkable) and made dishwashing difficult. There were mouse droppings on the downstairs bed upon our arrival and we saw a mouse scurry back and forth under the sitting furniture near the stairs several times on our final night. The screen on the sliding door fell off - that and several of the interior doors were barely functional. On our departure date the cleaning woman arrived prior to check out time and sat in her vehicle while we loaded up. Overall, while the house is unique and old, it is in need of some maintenance. I realize this is tricky when trying to maintain the character. If you're looking for lots of space at a reasonable price point it fits the bill.
Ashley B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Kathleen S.
31 Aug 2024
Nice place in a great location
The only complaints were the inability to lock doors (porch and kitchen entries to house) and the inability to use the pool table due to heavy mildew . wet smell
Kathleen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pacific S.
11 Aug 2024
Pacific S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Alan G.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Doors that didn't lock, worn facility
First, on a positive note, the property accommodated all of us. However, no door on the first floor bedroom. Kitchen access door did not lock. The front door had a note on it to not turn the lock. On our first night we were greeted by a bat that entertaining but somewhat unsettling. There was no note to enable the wi-fi connection to the internet. My son found a way then we found the pw in a coffee cup in the cupboard. The pool table was an attractive feature but patched with duck tape and the cue sticks were almost unusable. Important because son, nephew, great nephew wanted to play me and beat me. Traveled to a local pub/bowling alley to have the matches. Of course they lost. Didn't know the docks opposite the facility were part of an association. The annual fee is $75. Wasn't paid. We were not supposed to utilize. Son had worked with one of the neighbors in NYC. Worked out. Overall, the facility is not well maintained. Otherwise we would rent again!
Alan G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda F.
24 Jun 2023
Dream property
This house & property was absolutely amazing! The front porch & lake view across the street was our favorite aspect of this property. The house had enough bedrooms to accommodate our ever growing family & it felt like it took us back in time. I tried researching about it & the original family but came up short. The character of the house & layout were amazing. It didn’t get dark until after 10pm which was crazy especially when trying to convince 3 little girls it was bedtime!
You definitely need to bring fans as there is no air conditioning as stated in the description, & there were only two fans provided. There are way more ammenities provided than what it states. More towels than it says they provide. The kitchen is super stocked!
We only have a few complaints. 1 was the front door was very hard to lock & unlock. 2nd while the top surfaces were clean, the house needs a deep deep good cleaning. Under tables & chairs & along the baseboards was extremely dirty. If we had something of the kids roll under anything we didn’t even want to reach under to retrieve it. Last I have never had to wash dry & fold provided towels or strip beds anywhere I have ever stayed. I looked but did not see that in the checkout description on the site. We only saw that on the paper on the refrigerator. It states those things are not part of the cleaning crews job. It certainly should be. All that being said, we would definitely stay here again! Great location and so much to do!