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THE HIDEOUT, On Lake Leelanau in the Middle of Everything !

THE HIDEOUT, On Lake Leelanau in the Middle of Everything !

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View from the lake.
Welcome to the Hideout
Property grounds
Conversation area with  a 
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The hammock view

Overview of THE HIDEOUT, On Lake Leelanau in the Middle of Everything !

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Lake Leelanau, MI
  • Popular LocationHistoric Fishtown16 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeelanau Sands Casino20 min drive
  • Popular LocationCiccone Vineyard and Winery25 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Den

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

THE HIDEOUT, On Lake Leelanau in the Middle of Everything !

Our classic knotty pine family cottage is waterfront on Lake Leelanau. Its at the end of the lane tucked between the cedar forest and clear stream. No through traffic, no shared front yard; a place where you truly feel on vacation. Whether you enjoy sunrise and a cup of coffee, or sunset and and a glass of local wine you are sure to unwind in this beautiful location.

The cottage is comfortably furnished with an Up North flair featuring log furniture and numerous northwoods touches. The open floor plan, living room- kitchen is perfect for conversation, family meals and games.

There are three bedrooms, two full baths, and a popular outdoor shower, plus a large family room giving you lots of space to spread out.
The 1st bedroom has a queen bed, the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have double beds with a twin over (bunk style) beds. Kids love the hand carved turtles and raccoons on their beds. The den has a futon couch/bed, TV, DVD player, bar and game table. The family room makes a nice mini-suite, or a great place for the kids to hang-out.

From the front deck we've seen turtles, otter, deer, grouse, and eagles. The shallow lake entry area is perfect for play. The dock has room for your boat or make it your private fishing pier. Our area of the lake is popular with the fisherman who know the good spots.. Two kayaks and a canoe are included for a quiet morning paddle. The old-style pine picnic table and charcoal grill make outdoor meals a pleasure. Retire to the oversize hammock to read a book or take a nap. When it's time to clean up head for the outdoor shower with dressing area. The perfect end to an upnorth day is around the campfire where stories are told and marshmallow S'mores are the traditional treat.

Location, Location Waterfront, and on your own secluded lane, just five minutes south of Lake Leelanau. Day trips to Leland, Northport, Suttons Bay, Empire or Glen Arbor for unique shopping and restaurants are so easy.

The Hideout is centered in Leelanau Wine Country with many personal favorites with in 5 minutes. Sleeping Bear Dunes headquarter is a short drive and stunning Lake Michigan sunsets at Good Harbor Beach are 10 minutes west..

Our dock is available for your boat and there is generous parking for your boat trailer.

We will have tourism information at the cottage on arrival. If you have specific planning needs please contact us in advance.

VISIT 'THE HIDEOUT' AND SEE WHY GENERATIONS of FAMILIES RETURN TO LEELANAU COUNTY EVERY YEAR!

Property manager

Diana and Lou Aug

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Lake view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Shallow sandy water play area

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking
Failure to advise that septic alarm goes off will result in $50 penalty

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lake Leelanau

Located in Lake Leelanau, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 1 min walk
  • Historic Fishtown - 16 min drive
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 20 min drive
  • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms - 23 min drive
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • VI Grill - 16 min drive
  • Streetside Grille - 16 min drive
  • Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - 9 min drive
  • Nittolo's Seafood And Social - 8 min drive
  • Paradise Cove Bar and Grill - 26 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall trip
Nice cozy cottage right on the water. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
This was our 2nd year staying andcwe had a wonderful time! Diana is amazing to work with and the cottage and property are always clean and super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
My mother, brother, and I had an excellent time at the hideout. It's tucked away on Lake Leelanau and is the perfect spot to explore the Leelanau Peninsula. The only caveat is the bedrooms with bunk beds do not have 3 prong outlets, so if you're bringing a computer or any other device which needs a ground, you may want to bring an adapter or charge elsewhere in the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judhajit R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakeside cottage
The cottage is wonderful. It is truly a hideout...lots of privacy. Location is great...sunrise in the patio or deck is a memory that will be cherished. Will recommend to friends
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with Girlfriends
Great location to biking trails, Pickleball, wineries and shopping. We were able to kayak right from the cottage. Great shoreline and swimming spot. Cottage was cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Diana and Lou Aug

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Why they chose this property

Five generations of our family have been vacationing in Leelanau County. As children moved away for careers it has always provided the place to 'disconnect' and reconnect and have fun together.

What makes this property unique

Since we are from the Chicago area we really appreciate the slower pace and peace and quiet. Walking out on the dock, coffee in hand, to watch the sun come up is a superb way to start the day. In the city we forget how brilliant the stars of the night sky can be and the excitement of seeing a meteor shower or if lucky, the Northern Lights. The pace of life totally changes for our whole family. We have time to enjoy each other and the simple things.
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