Lake Leelanau MI Cottage Style Homes for Sale

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1944750 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.

Charming countryside retreat with income potential on nearly 5 private acres in the heart of desirable Leelanau County! This beautifully crafted, energy-efficient custom home (built in 2017) offers easy single-level living with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath in the main residence. Step inside to an inviting open-concept floor plan featuring a spacious great room with vaulted wood ceilings, creating a warm and airy atmosphere. The stylish kitchen is outfitted with crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, and flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas. Durable luxury vinyl flooring runs throughout for both comfort and convenience. Enjoy peaceful countryside views from multiple outdoor living spaces, including a covered front porch, rear deck, and patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Built for low maintenance and efficiency, the home includes quality Pella windows, SmartSide siding and trim, excellent insulation, electric heat, and a mini-split system for year-round comfort. Adding exceptional value is the charming detached guest cottage, offering 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, along with a strong rental history—ideal for guests, extended family, or income potential. The 4.9-acre parcel is partially wooded and thoughtfully landscaped, providing privacy while backing up to serene farmland. Located just minutes from Suttons Bay, Leland, and Lake Leelanau, this property combines tranquility with convenience. An oversized septic system allows for potential future expansion. Offered turn-key, this unique property is ready to enjoy as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Total finished square footage includes both dwellings: 816 sq ft (main home) + 192 sq ft (guest cottage). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of Leelanau County countryside!

8350 E Horn Road, Lake Leelanau

$465,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1943541 MLS

Unique investment opportunity in Lake Leelanau to own a versatile commercial/income property featuring 24 fully rented self-storage units and a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offering approximately 480 sq ft. The cottage is currently utilized as a short-term rental and is ideally located near the Narrows of Lake Leelanau, with close proximity to restaurants, wineries, and nearby lake access—making it an attractive option for both visitors and long-term use. With all storage units fully occupied, this property offers immediate and consistent income, along with additional revenue potential from the cottage. Ideally positioned in a desirable Lake Leelanau location, this is a unique opportunity to invest in a property with multiple income streams and strong local demand. Square footage includes both the storage units and the cottage. Year built is approximate for the storage units; the house was relocated to the property and its exact age is unknown.

300 W Philip Street, Lake Leelanau

$2,600,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1943346 MLS

Located on the south shore of North Lake Leelanau at the end of a private road just 2.1 miles from Leland. Perfect all sports lake lifestyle with 121 feet of hard sand lake bottom. Open floor plan with a classic natural field stone fireplace, two master ensuite bedrooms, large deck, manicure lawn, vibrant perennial garden, and much more. Dock, pontoon boat, two jet skis, and hoists are available. Some furnishings are available as well.

4537 E Duck Lake Road, Lake Leelanau

$915,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1938367 MLS

3-bedroom, 1-bath cozy year round cottage offering 118 feet of direct sandy bottom South Lake Leelanau frontage and everything you need to start enjoying your Up North life. Nestled on a tranquil 0.68-acre setting, along a quiet, well-maintained private road, this charming cottage is cozy, clean, and comes fully furnished with everything (minus a few exceptions) from furniture to dishes and includes the dock! Outside, enjoy the large yard, peaceful panoramic views, and room to relax or entertain. A major bonus: the oversized, heated 2-car detached garage plus a 12' x 30' lean-to perfect for storing boats, bikes, kayaks, and all the other lake toys. This has been a primary home for many years. Roof age believed to be about 15 yrs, and sunroom (heated and cooled by mini split) approximately 15 years old. Ideal year-round home, seasonal escape, or short-term rental

3535 S Sunrise Lane, Lake Leelanau

$1,800,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1938230 MLS ⋅ Eastern Heights BLDG.

Custom built in 2019, this stunning ranch lake house sits high above North Lake Leelanau, offering sweeping 180-degree sunset water views and an expansive lakeside concrete patio designed for unforgettable outdoor gatherings with family and friends! Located on a professionally landscaped 1 acre lot in desirable Leland Township, the property includes a custom permanent stairway to the water, InstaDock system with patio extension, and a solar-powered boat hoist - ideal for enjoying the “Up North” lake lifestyle. The 2,283 sq ft main level offers living/ kitchen/dining areas with 24’ tall vaulted ceilings and a beautiful stone fireplace with a 150-year-old barn wood beam mantel, hardwood and tile flooring, Cambria quartz countertops, and GE Profile appliances, The spacious main floor master suite features a curb-less walk-in shower and walk-in closet, while the 2,283 sq ft unfinished lower level offers 9’6” ceilings, egress window, and insulated walls providing for easy future expansion. Additional highlights include an oversized extra deep, insulated, and finished garage, underground sprinklers, security system, and extensive premium landscaping. A rare opportunity to own one of the most dramatic sunset viewpoints on North Lake Leelanau with township & road commission approved permits for permanent stairs connecting to the seasonal dock on the lake. Don’t wait……sunsets, water access, and endless Leelanau memories are calling!

3911 N Hareld Drive, Lake Leelanau

$735,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1934599 MLS ⋅ Cozy Bay BLDG.

Looking for a charming, up north, get away cottage on an all sports lake? Look no further! This circa 1978 chalet style cottage on the east side of South Lake Leelanau, has so much potential to take it's mid-century roots and be expanded... Three generously sized bedrooms, one on the main level, two on the upper, one includes lake facing balcony, will have family members debating who gets which. One full bath on the main floor and half upstairs provide convenience and utility. Main floor utility room houses the large laundry room, there's plenty of closet and pantry area to complement the functional galley style kitchen. You'll enjoy firing up the wood stove, or wood burning fireplace on a cool winters day, as you relax and take in the sunset facing perspective on the lake. The wooded setting gives a sense of privacy but could be opened up a bit to enhance the water view. The 14x30 detached garage is well built (frame construction) with a built in work bench on the west end and plenty of room to store the toys. You'll enjoy the low maintenance exterior and yard, it will give you more time to recreate, visit the nearby village of Lake Leelanau, Suttons Bay, Leland, or just relax the days away. Plenty of time to see this wonderful place, as we're going to keep open for showings until June 17th at 4:00, when offers will be due, and decided on within 24 to 48 hours. Sunsets anyone?

3228 S Skeba Road S, Lake Leelanau

$1,400,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1933637 MLS ⋅ Sunset Shores BLDG.

LAKE LEELANAU WATERFRONT HOME! Really Nice 3BD-1.5 BA-1276 SQ Ft Ranch w/100 Ft on North Lake Leelanau. Updates Include Metal Roof - Insulation - Crawl Space Renovation - New Well Pump 2024 - Natural Gas Heat & Central AC - Interior Paint & Flooring - etc. Large Deck w/Awning. Oversized Two Car Garage. Old Grandfathered Boathouse By Lake. Nice Dock Included in Sale. Most Furnishing to Stay w/House. Great Lake Views from House. Wow!

915 N Sunset Shores Drive, Lake Leelanau

$875,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1930931 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Year round classic east side lakefront cottage to enjoy the sunsets! So... close to Lake Leelanau to indulge in the new Distillery, wineries, dining & shopping options! 4 Season wall to wall porch to enjoy the lake view, with plenty of room for the family & friends to visit. 2 additional bedrooms upstairs with a family room situated on a deep private site for the kids to camp, enjoy renowned walleye fishing, swimming off the dock & of course boating on all sports gorgeous Lake Leelanau. Enjoy watching or participating in rowing and the aqua planes land. Winter brings it home with ice fishing, ice boating; year round fun. Wood floors have been restored in the past, and are lovely. This vintage home has a basement for great storage and a detached one car garage. Bring the paddleboards, bikes and toys, sit back and enjoy the lake life!

444 S Lake Leelanau Drive, Lake Leelanau

$4,150,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1924347 MLS ⋅ Dalton Shores BLDG.

The ultimate Up North lifestyle awaits you. Luxury custom cabin on over 200' of North LAKE LEELANAU frontage. Sandy bottom and expansive views highlight both sunsets and sunrises. No luxury material was missed in this Easling-renovated cedar and fieldstone home — vaulted, log cathedral ceilings, Ipe wood decking, copper features including a stunning kitchen hood and roof sheathing, two floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplaces with hand hewn timber beams, Up North log column accents, and cedar shake roof. Luxury continues with this home's amenities, including: Wolf range and Subzero refrigerator, central vac, heated primary bathroom floor and steam shower, and heated 3+ car garage. This home features a brilliant layout designed intentionally for entertaining as well as the perfect hospitality center for extended family visits. Natural beauty surrounds you with a conservation easement drive and a subtle peninsula which offers expansive lake views in multiple directions (allowing for famous LAKE LEELANAU sunsets and sunrises) as well as privacy from neighbors. The lakefront home you've been waiting for is now here...

781 Dalton Shores Road, Lake Leelanau

$2,890,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1921859 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.

A magnificent creation, where "Up North Cottage & Craftsman Estate" blend beautifully. If you are looking to begin, or continue your "Leelanau Legacy", look no further. This beauty rests upon approximately 120' of prime, sandy/firm lake bottom on North Lake Leelanau. Located on the south shore in a slight cove that is protected from the prevailing summer winds and late-day glare of the sun. Over 4000 s.f. of absolute fun & functional living spaces (not including the awesome bonus room with 1/2 bath above garage). A beautifully updated (2016) kitchen facing the lake with granite tops, new appliances. The dining room & 4-season sun/family room have beautifully re-finished hardwood floors. On the other side of kitchen, there are gorgeous exposed timbers over the spacious yet cozy living room with fieldstone wood-burning f.p. There is a second fieldstone f.p. with natural gas in the dining room. A total of three master bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms. The 4th bd room is on the main floor with walk-in closet. A large open loft area upstairs perfect for many uses. Wait till you see the (added in 2007) custom lakeside outdoor kitchen with seating for 6, classic outdoor shower, a unique "cut" for walk-right-in sandy lake entrance. Too much to mention, this property must be seen in-person to appreciate. New driveway June 2024. Lots of FLEX space for accommodations. All measurements, zoning & other listing data have been obtained via seller and third party sources, deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Buyer should verify prior to closing. Check out all attachments for helpful information. Home has a whole house carbon water filter system (NuVoH2O) in main water line. DaVinci Roofscapes polymer roof new in 2017 with transferable lifetime warranty.

6125 E Ryans Way, Lake Leelanau

$3,100,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1914373 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.

Absolutely, "EXCEPTIONAL!" There's just no better way to describe this Lake Michigan/Good Harbor Bay home.... Designed by Dan Clancey, and built by D. Scott-M.A.C. Construction in 2000, this timeless, waterfront cottage is a masterpiece! From the twin flanking columns that support a stunning barrel vaulted front entry porch, to the expansive sunset facing deck that has views of Pyramid Point, Whaleback, and both South and North Manitou Islands, with attention paid to every detail inside and out, if you are looking for a legacy home, this could very well "be it"... You'll get a glimpse of the water as you approach the threshold, and be wowed with your first step into the foyer, wherein a spectacular great room awaits, with a vaulted ceiling, accented by hand-hewn beams, impressive, custom split stone fireplace with a raised hearth, built-in cabinetry, wood floors, dining area to accommodate the masses for those special occasions & wet bar. The kitchen too, is exceptional; equipped with Sub Zero refrigerator, Gaggenau gas cook top, steam table, & hood, Dacor double oven, granite & stainless steel counter tops, wine cooler, bead board Wooden Hammer cabinetry, tile back splash, & pasta faucet... a cooks dream! You'll enjoy the adjacent conversation space that overlooks the kitchen & the big water... a lovely spot for sharing a bottle of wine, or dessert after dinner. The master/primary suite is divine, with gas fireplace, wonderful bathroom with slate heated floors, double sink, marble vanity top, claw foot tub with a stunning water view, step in tile shower, & massive walk-in-closet with lots of storage. Lower level features 3 spacious bedrooms, each with water views, wood floors & ceilings, one with private bath, the other two share a second. Family/media room with cut stone gas fireplace, wood floors, wet bar area, easy access to the lovely beach. Impeccably maintained! SHOWINGS BEGIN 8/14. We're keeping it available until 9/7 @ 5PM when offers are due.

566 S Manitou Trail, Lake Leelanau

$2,395,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1911227 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.

This is a classic E. Leland cottage on N. Lake Leelanau with charm, expansive grounds and beautiful sunset water views. The cottage is set above the lake and makes you feel like you live in a tree house. The property has 212' of prime frontage on one of the best lakes in Leelanau County. The cottage has charm with 4 bedrooms,3 baths in the main cottage, master with F/P and private bath, living area with F/P and a screened eating porch. Your guests would love the guest house with full bath, living area with fireplace and bedroom. There is an additional parcel across the road with a 2 car garage included in the sale.

2411 N Lake Leelanau Drive, Lake Leelanau

$529,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1913022 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.

Charming countryside cottage with guest cottage situated on a partially wooded and landscaped 4.9 acre private parcel in the heart of Leelanau County. This custom high-quality energy efficient home built in 2017 features single floor living with two bedrooms and one bath in the main house. It has a desirable open floor plan including a great room with vaulted wood ceilings, white kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Enjoy the countryside view from your covered front porch or rear deck or patio. Very low maintenance and well insulated with Pella Windows and SmartSide siding & trim and electric heat and mini-split for year round comfort. There is also an adorable freestanding guest cottage with one bedroom and one bathroom with excellent rental history (from previous owner). This property is located just minutes from Suttons Bay, Leland and Lake Leelanau in a tranquil setting backing up to farmland. Extra large septic system offers potential for a future home expansion. Square footage is a combined total of the house and the guest cottage (main house is 816 sq ft and cottage is 192 sq ft).

8350 E Horn Road, Lake Leelanau

$1,025,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1920419 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Welcome to The Narrows Edge nestled on almost 2 acres along the serene narrows of North Lake Leelanau. This property offers private access to 22 miles of lake living and is within walking distance of downtown Lake Leelanau. Three separate living spaces include a darling 2 bed, 1 bath cottage (est. late 60s), charming 2 bed, 2 bath chalet (1991) with attached 1 bed, 1 bath apartment (added 2020) for a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. The apartment and cottage boast an excellent rental history, making it a wonderful investment opportunity or a perfect lakeside sanctuary. Other favorite amenities include the gorgeous antique mantel, fire pit, 1-car garage, car-port, private cottage patio, waterfront deck and 3-season sunroom overlooking the tranquil waters and conservation land across the lake. Launch your small boat and/or water toys from the 100 ft of private frontage with permanent dock or simply relax and enjoy the views. Bask in the sunshine all day from this north-facing property. Embrace the beauty of lakeside living at The Narrows Edge, where every day is a peaceful retreat amidst Leelanau's natural splendor.

308 W Main Street, Lake Leelanau

$560,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1921402 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Enjoy Lake Leelanau living with a little land to spare! Located in Leland School District and just west of downtown Lake Leelanau, this offering is in a wonderfully central part of the County - less than 10 miles from 15 different wineries, close to over 28 different conserved natural areas, and near to other exciting village hubs like Leland, Northport, and Suttons Bay! Perched on the hillside of a 1-acre parcel, this home has distant views of the countryside and glimpses of north Lake Leelanau beyond. This charming 2-story home has 2x6 exterior framing, boasts 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and sits over a spacious cast-in-place concrete basement with 2-car garage. Efficiently organized into 1200 sf, the main floor is host to the kitchen, living room, dining area, laundry, and primary suite - this level accessed via stair from the garage below or through the delightful south facing side door and deck. Central to this main floor is the spectacular (and huge!) island kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops and high-end cabinetry and appliances. The living room is cozy and has been creatively decorated to incorporate a small dining area opposite a large built-in entertainment center. The primary bedroom is generous and includes coved ceilings and a comfortable en-suite bathroom with double sinks, tiled shower, walk-in-closet, and built in dresser. Upstairs, two bright bedrooms flank a sweet shared bathroom. With a total of about 767 sf here, this floor is spacious - each bedroom large enough to accommodate a large closet and a sitting area or small desk. Plenty of opportunity remains in the basement / garage level - finish the back workroom with egress window to your liking and organize the front garage stalls to keep all your summer toys. No private deed restrictions, dues, or by-laws here! You MUST step inside this great single family home to appreciate the peacefulness and privacy offered. Bring your vision to the landscape and make this house your home!

6460 E Duck Lake Road, Lake Leelanau

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