From wooded cottages to Lake Michigan beachfront, a guide to choosing the right Left Coast home.
Our homes sit in six areas: inland near the dunes, on Big Glen Lake, on Little Glen Lake, on Lake Leelanau, on Lake Michigan, and in Northport and Suttons Bay.
Decide how close to the water you want to be and how many people are coming. Our homes sleep from 4 to 16 guests and range from one to six bedrooms.
Inland homes suit small families and groups who want seclusion or an easy trip into town. Borealis Haus and Empire Escape are in Empire, Michi’s Base Camp is tucked into the woods, and Maple Grove is a four-bedroom cabin in Maple City.
Michi’s Base Camp (Maple City): 1 bedroom, sleeps 4; pet-friendly, 2 dogs max
Bear Hollow (Glen Arbor): 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6
Kinnikinnick (Glen Arbor): 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8; pet-friendly, 1 dog max
Borealis Haus (Empire): 3 bedrooms, sleeps 9
Empire Escape (Empire): sleeps 9
Maple Grove (Maple City): 4 bedrooms, sleeps 6
These homes sit on Big Glen Lake, many with their own bit of beachfront. Most are large enough for multiple families or group retreats, and a few pair up for 14 to 16 guests.
4678 on Glen Lake: 4 bedrooms, sleeps 14
4678 on Glen Lake & Pine Cottage: 6 bedrooms, sleeps 16
Pine Cottage: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6
Annex: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6; pet-friendly, 1 dog max
Tonawathya: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8
Tonawathya Family Retreat: sleeps 14
Beechwood Cottage: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8
Birchway Breeze: 5 bedrooms, sleeps 12
Wander Cottage: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8
Glen Den is our Little Glen Lake home, with lake views from the back porch and room for 14. Leelanau Lakeshore Lodge sits on Lake Leelanau in Cedar with about 400 feet of shoreline and a private dock.
Glen Den (Empire, Little Glen Lake): 5 bedrooms, sleeps 14
Leelanau Lakeshore Lodge (Cedar, Lake Leelanau): 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6; no pets
Choose a Lake Michigan home for beach days and sunsets. Smaller units sleep 4, and the largest homes sleep 10. Our newest Glen Arbor condos are featured just below.
BeachComber 11 (Glen Arbor): 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
BeachComber 15 (Glen Arbor): 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10
Beachwalk (Glen Arbor): 4 bedrooms, sleeps 7
Empire Beach House (Empire): 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8
Griners Life Saving$ Station (Frankfort): 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8; pet-friendly, 2 dogs max
Island View (Glen Arbor): 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10
Farther up the peninsula, M22 Lakefront Lincoln Lodge in Northport is a five-bedroom log cabin on Lake Michigan, and Beachy Keen in Suttons Bay overlooks Grand Traverse Bay.
M22 Lakefront Lincoln Lodge (Northport): 5 bedrooms, sleeps 12
Beachy Keen (Suttons Bay): 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6; 30-night minimum; up to 2 dogs with HOA approval
Our newest additions are Lake Michigan condos in Glen Arbor, from one-bedroom units for four to two-bedroom units for six or eight.
Annex, Griners Life Saving$ Station, Kinnikinnick, and Michi’s Base Camp are pet-friendly, and Beachy Keen allows up to two dogs with HOA approval. Pet fees may apply, and Leelanau Lakeshore Lodge does not allow pets.
4678 on Glen Lake with Pine Cottage has 6 bedrooms and sleeps 16 guests on Big Glen Lake.
Our Big Glen Lake homes include Tonawathya, the Annex, Beechwood Cottage, Birchway Breeze, and Wander Cottage. Glen Den is on Little Glen Lake, and Leelanau Lakeshore Lodge is on Lake Leelanau.
Beachy Keen in Suttons Bay has a 30-night minimum stay.
You can book direct. Check availability to compare dates across our homes, or contact our team for help choosing.
Yes. Left Coast Vacation Rentals manages vacation homes across the Leelanau Peninsula. Learn about property management.
Details verified October 2026. Bedrooms, guest counts, and pet policies are confirmed against our booking system and can change.
