Barefoot Beach Retreat

3 Bedroom(s) | 2 Bathroom(s) | Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom #1
    Bedroom #1
  • Sunrise at Bare Foot Beach Northport
    Sunrise at Bare Foot Beach Northport
  • Short walk to the Marina & downtown Northport
    Short walk to the Marina & downtown Northport
  • Relax on the front porch & watch the boats go by
    Relax on the front porch & watch the boats go by
  • Northport Lighthouse
    Northport Lighthouse
  • Northport marina
    Northport marina
  • High-speed internet, cable, DVD player, wood-burning fireplace.
    High-speed internet, cable, DVD player, wood-burning fireplace.
  •  Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, trash bags
    Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, trash bags
  • Dining for 6
    Dining for 6
  • Dining Area
    Dining Area
  • Bedroom # 2/trundle bed/2 twins
    Bedroom # 2/trundle bed/2 twins
  • Downstairs bathroom
    Downstairs bathroom
  • Upstairs bedroom/2 twin beds
    Upstairs bedroom/2 twin beds
  • Upstairs bedroom/2 twin beds-Access from exterior of house
    Upstairs bedroom/2 twin beds-Access from exterior of house
  • Upstairs bathroom
    Upstairs bathroom
  • Dining, kitchen, living room
    Dining, kitchen, living room

Sleeps 6
3 Bedrooms

Located on beautiful West Grand Traverse Bay, this very charming, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage is in the enchanting village of Northport. The living room flows into the kitchen, with a dining area between. The house has a fire pit and a large, covered porch, perfect for relaxing, overlooking the expansive bay view.

It is a short walk to downtown Northport, which offers gift shops, restaurants, a playground, and much more. There is music in the park during the summer, and it is also a short drive to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Christmas Cove, and Peterson Park.

The dock is not guaranteed due to high water levels. Shorelines will change with high water levels.

A well-mannered pet is welcome. Owners, please clean up after pets.

-- THE PROPERTY –

Sleeps 6.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: day bed with trundle (two twins) || Bedroom 3: two twin beds

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, large covered porch, grill

INDOORS: high-speed internet, cable, DVD player, wood-burning fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, trash bags

GENERAL: towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, upstairs window A/C

MISC: bedroom with two twins is accessed via outdoor stairs

PARKING: 3 spaces

-- POLICIES --

- Pets allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

Amenities

combination tub/shower
queen
shower
toilet
tub
autumn foliage
bay/sound
churches
festivals
forests
library
marina
museums
restaurants
winery tours
Dining
DVD Player
Satellite / Cable
Television
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Heating
Linens Provided
Living Room
Parking
Towels Provided
Wifi
Free Wifi
Fire pit
Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Dining Table
antiquing
beachcombing
bird watching
eco tourism
gambling casinos
horseback riding
outlet shopping
paddle boating
photography
scenic drives
sight seeing
sledding
walking
ATM/bank
groceries
medical services
Beach
Beach View
Beachfront
Downtown
Lake View
Lakefront
Village
Water View
Waterfront
Bicycles
Deck / Patio
Golf
Lawn / Garden
Outdoor Grill
bedroom
full
half
shower
cycling
fishing
fly fishing
freshwater fishing
golf
hiking
hunting
ice skating
jet skiing
mountain biking
roller blading
sailing
sound/bay fishing
swimming
children welcome
non smoking only
pets considered
Private entrance
necessary
Dining Area
Adventure
Away From It All
Family
Smoke detectors
Emergency phone number: Police
Emergency phone number: Fire
Enhanced cleaning practices
Clean with disinfectant
No-contact check-in and check-out
High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF
SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
Linens & Towels
No Air Conditioning provided
Window Air Conditioner
Fans
Fireplace
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Skylights
Smoke Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
vacuum
Full Kitchen
Utensils
Cookware
Coffee Maker
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Toaster
Internet (Wifi)
Television(s)
Cable Television
DVD Player
VCR Player
Fire Pit
Charcoal grill
Porch
Paddle Boat(s)
Beach Chairs
Lounge chairs
Beachfront
Sandy bottom
Lakefront
sunsets
Exceptional Sunrises
Sunrise view
Waterfront
Sandy Lake Bottom
Sandy Shoreline
On Bay
Northport and Omena Area
Lake Michigan
Beachcombing
Biking
Boating
Fishing/Fly Fishing
Hiking Trails
Horse Back Riding
Playground/Park
Public Parks w/Swim Beach
Sight-Seeing
Snow Skiing
Swimming
Golf
Sugarloaf the Old Course
Bahle Farms Suttons Bay
Tuckers Bowling Alley
Northport Creek Golf course
Leelanau Sands Casino
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Heritage Trail
Northport Creek Golf Course
Bird Watching
Photography
Scenic Drives
Walking
eco-tourism
Antiquing
Nearby Area Fitness Center
Nearby ATM
Nearby Boat Launch
Nearby Casino
Nearby Coffee Shop
Nearby Farmers Market
Nearby Golf Course
Nearby Grocery/Shopping Center
Nearby Library
Nearby Medical Services
Nearby Post Office
Nearby Winery
Dog Walking Services
Art Gallery(s)
Wine Tour(s)
Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat.Lk.Shore
Festivals
Cherry Festival
Bike rentals
Jet ski rentals
Canoe rentals
Wine Festivals (summer& fall)
Tall Ship Cruises
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M22 Challenge-Glen Arbor
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Suttons Bay Ciders-Suttons Bay
Northport Dog Parade
Bel Lago Winery-Cedar
Chateau Fontaine-Lake Leelanau
Laurentide WInery-Lake Leelanau
Northern Latitudes Distillery-LL
Brengman Brothers-TC
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Guest Reviews of cottage on the beach in northport. sunrise views. pet considered.

Northport , MI

Vacation Rental Reviews by

Cute cabin on the water

         

Review date: 2023-08-13

Review by Mike L.
It's a house but has a bit of an old cabin feel. Great location - on a beautiful beach, uncrowded outside, walk to town. It comes with more than is in the description - outside chairs, fire pit, fans inside. The upstairs is an entirely separate apartment, which is great, altho the beds are kind of small. The second bedroom downstairs is also small, better for kids. Overall a really goood place.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2023-08-14

Manager Response:
Thank you ! Glad to know that you enjoyed your stay. the beach and location.

Not Going Barefoot

         

Review date: 2022-07-12

Review by
Porch, beach, view, location all great. Fans dirty and one with no knob so one speed and no on/off, just a plug. Bedroom lamp with broken pull cord. Plug/ unplug. No permanent window screen in bedroom. Nasty trash can with clean bag over it. Food splattered on cupboard and wall. Poor dish washing arrangement. Way too many dishes and no place left for food storage. Bed pillows flat- had to buy. Way too many throw pillows especially in these days of Covid. Had to use several sheets lint roller on couch to remove human hair and dog(?).
3 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2022-07-13

Manager Response:
.While we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location and beach. We are very sorry to hear of these other issues/ Please know if we are notified, we are happy to send a houskeeper to take care of cleaning issues.

Ten days at Barefoot Beach Retreat

         

Review date: 2021-08-28

Review by Beth S.
Had a nice time and location was ideal!House was old and a bit beat up.Small bedrooms, beds a bit shot, no dish towels, screen door was falling apart. Lots of flies and mosquitos.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-08-30

Manager Response:
We are plesed to know that you enjoyed this home's location right on the beach! And we appreciate your notes - we are addressing with the owner.

Awesomely incredible location

         

Review date: 2021-08-24

Review by Tom K.
We like to walk to town first thing to pickup donuts and coffee and then sit by the water and watch the kids swim, maybe take a dip ourselves, before heading out on the days adventure. Perfect spot for us.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-08-26

Manager Response:
Wonderful ! We are so pleased to know that this home was a good fit for you and your family.

Great Getaway

         

Review date: 2021-08-05

Review by
We loved our stay!
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2021-08-06

Manager Response:
We so glad to know. Thank you!

A Great Place To Relax

         

Review date: 2020-07-14

Review by
Our overall experience was wonderful. Waking up to see the water each morning was very relaxing. The cottage was clean and well-maintained. I would recommend this place to all.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2020-07-23

Manager Response:
So glad you enjoyed. Do visit us again soon !

great Northport spot

         

Review date: 2019-08-18

Review by Tom K.
Very basic cabin ideally located near town and on the water
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2019-08-19

Manager Response:
Thank your for letting us know you enjoyed this location !

Overall great experience will return

         

Review date: 2018-08-09

Review by Carrie L.
We really enjoyed barefoot beach and we are checking our schedule for next year hoping we can stay there again. Our only disappointment was cleanliness. There was dog hair everywhere, dirty finger prints on kitchen appliances and cabinet handles, and the 1st floor bath had dust and hair all over it. I did a quick vacuum and wipe down of the dirty surfaces. I also understand that this is a dog friendly rental, so a little dog hair would have been expected but this was clumps and hair everywhere as if it had not been vacuumed.However, location location location was perfect and our family very much enjoyed the dock and perfect access to swimming. The property management was excellent with speedy service to replace a broken shower head!!!Our kids loved having the upstairs all to themselves!
4 out of 5 stars

Too short!

         

Review date: 2018-08-01

Review by Linda H.
We had another great stay at Barefoot Beach. Because of everyone's schedules this year we only stayed one week. Definitely not long enough. We continue to love this place.
5 out of 5 stars

July 9-16

         

Review date: 2017-07-19

Review by Richard B.
Very good, what one is getting here is the water and view, nice porch, and deck at the water. The heavy bushes out front seem to harbor bugs, I would also hire a pest control Co once per year to spray.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2018-01-07

Manager Response:
We will let the owner know of your complaint and hope you come back again!

Barefoot Beach Review

         

Review date: 2016-08-16

Review by Heather D.
Was a great vacation! The house was nicely redone, but very small for 5 people. The living area was cute, but it was very small for all 5 of us. A washer and dryer, as well as AC would have been helpful. The kitchen did not have a designated space for a pantry, and was missing a number of key items. The kitchen also had limited counter space for food prep. I think for what we paid, the house needed more living space. The staff at Visit Up North was phenomenal. We had a tv break, and they had a repair man there within 24 hours, and a message when he would show up! Every time I called with questions, they were always answered completely, and with patience. We almost had a situation where we had to cancel last minute, due to a father's health condition, and the staff member who I spoke with was really gracious and understanding. You guys are great! This is our second Up North vacation rental.
4 out of 5 stars

Location, location, location!

         

Review date: 2015-09-23

Review by Mary Ann C.
Barefoot Beach was the perfect locale for my husband and I to stay with our daughter, her husband, and our 1-year old grandson. We babysat while they were able to walk into town to enjoy a friend's wedding, reception, and next day bonfire party!. The cottage was charming, we'll equipped, and right on a beautiful, uncrowded stretch of private beach. The bedroom situation was fine for us--we used the outside stairway to access the upstairs bedroom--the beds were comfortable and the bathroom fine, but the slanted ceilings upstairs ( which we knew about before renting) make it somewhat difficult to navigate. That being said, we would rent this cute little house again! The porch overlooking the lake was reason enough!
5 out of 5 stars

Barefoot Beach Retreat equals Relaxation

         

Review date: 2015-08-26

Review by Sheila W.
We stayed at the Barefoot Beach Retreat in August 2015. It is a wonderful old cottage with lots of charm and character. The furniture is very comfortable as well as the beds. We really enjoyed the covered porch. We sat out there most of the time during our entire stay and just took in the beautiful view. The beach and water are hard packed sugar sand which is perfect for swimming. We will be recommending this place to everyone.
5 out of 5 stars

barefoot beach

         

Review date: 2015-08-11

Review by Elizabeth S.
Even though house was supposed to be no smoking it had a smoky smell. Also there was no smoke detector in u p stairs area. Not a good arrangement if you have small children.
4 out of 5 stars

Nice Stay on the Beach in Northport

         

Review date: 2014-09-18

Review by
We had a great time in Northport at this unit. The location on the water couldn't be beat. The home was very clean and all the utensils and linens we needed were provided. Although it is an older house, it has been well maintained and one can see that attention has been given to updating the house, especially the bathroom and kitchen. We thought it was unusual that access to the upstairs bedroom was from an outside staircase. On the other hand, our teen though it was ideal. There were many things to do and see in the area. Although we had planned to spend some time in Traverse City we didn't feel the need to do so. It was great having 3 bedrooms. The kids did watch some cable TV and we used the wifi. The wifi signal seemed a little weak and we had some disconnections but we were just checking and writing email so it wasn't a big issue at all. The staff was very helpful and experienced we had all the information we needed. We liked being within walking distance of restaurants and the grocery store. We would definitely rent again.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2014-09-19

Manager Response:
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the town of Northport. It is a wonderful charming waterfront community. We hope you will visit again.

Beautiful View

         

Review date: 2014-08-07

Review by
We had a great time staying at Barefoot Beach. We loved the adorable cottage charm of the place and enjoyed the large front porch. The location was excellent and provided and easy bike ride or walk into town. We even biked to the Leelanau State park.
5 out of 5 stars

Another great time in Northport

         

Review date: 2014-08-05

Review by Linda H.
This was our fifth vacation at Barefood Beach and it didn't disappoint. The lake was a bit colder than we would have liked, but the cottage and the town -- as well as the whole peninsula -- were as stellar as always. We seem to discover something new each vacation. This year, it was the Northport Youth Summer Sailing camp, and Longview Winery. We've already reserved our time for 2015....can't wait to return.
5 out of 5 stars

A Second Time

         

Review date: 2013-07-30

Review by Suzanne M Y.
We got relief from a hornet's nest, grass & shrubs got trimmed, ants sprayed, and new kitchen faucet replaced as a result of my management call. Why didn't the owner check these things out before our visit? Felt that children were endangered with the insects. Kitchen was full of ants the day after our arrival. If not fixed, the porch & railing & bedroom ceiling will start to cave in eventually. Makeshift geese barrier doesn't work--much poop. Relatives live next door so we played mostly there. Location is perfect, however.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2013-07-31

Manager Response:
We are sorry about the insects. The cycles of bugs in northern Michigan is something we cannot can only address when the problem presents itself. We will address the issues on the porch. Thank you for bringing to our attention.

Another great summer vacation

         

Review date: 2013-07-23

Review by Linda H.
This was our fifth annual stay at Barefoot Beach, and we couldn't be happier. The grandkids were in the lake constantly, and we adults continue to enjoy Northport and the surrounding communities. Love the new Soggy Dollar, and of course, we hit Barb's many times!
5 out of 5 stars

Just Right

         

Review date: 2012-08-26

Review by Julia P.
Not roughing it, not fancy; just right.Because our family has moved many times, simply having rented this spot for a week or two several times over the past 11 summers makes it the most consistent spot over time in our son's growing up years. Now that we can bring our dog, it's even nicer to be there and feel 'at home.' Enjoyed the new porch table and chairs this visit.
5 out of 5 stars

Breathless Barefoot Beach

         

Review date: 2012-07-31

Review by Suzanne M Y.
The best location for a family vacation! Although the cottage is small, it's cozy, comfortable, and CLEAN. But, the water will bring us back--crystal clear, sandy (not mucky) bottom, shallow for a long way. The upstairs is an OVEN; hopefully air-conditioning is being installed. We look forward to returning.
4 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2012-07-31

Manager Response:
We are working on a/c for the summer of 2013.

Our July visit to Barefoot Beach Retreat

         

Review date: 2012-07-10

Review by Martha S.
Barefoot Beach Retreat is a lovely home which is lovingly maintained for its guests. The property owners obviously care about providing welcoming lodging. The location is excellent (allowing walks into town or to the marina)and we hope to return again.
5 out of 5 stars

Response date: 2012-07-10

Manager Response:
We hope you do too.

great location for young family

         

Review date: 2011-09-08

Review by
The water was very shallow with a sandy bottom: excellent for little children. A short walk to restaurants. Although an older property it was very clean (no dust) so I had no allergy problems at all.
5 out of 5 stars

Very pleasant

         

Review date: 2011-08-22

Review by

4 out of 5 stars

Stayed Cool During the Hottest July

         

Review date: 2011-08-09

Review by Linda H.
This was our third vacation at Barefoot Beach. We continue to love the property, but I was a bit afraid that we'd be uncomfortable because of the unusual July heat and humidity this year. I was pleasantly surprised at how cool the house stayed, even during the day. We did bring extra window fans to help at night. And, of course, we had the lake outside the door! We're already looking forward to next July -- though we hope it's a bit cooler!
5 out of 5 stars

July 4 Party

         

Review date: 2011-07-12

Review by Theresa H.
The property and the town of Northport was very nice. I would definitely stay again. Had a wonderful time.
5 out of 5 stars

Another Wonderful Vacation

         

Review date: 2010-07-20

Review by Linda H.
This was our second vacation at Barefoot Beach. We thought it would be hard to top last year, but this stay was even better. I can't think of a better place to bring our family together each year. We've already reserved again for next summer.
5 out of 5 stars

Nice Beach Front Property

         

Review date: 2009-09-26

Review by Vladimir G.

4 out of 5 stars

Awesome...

         

Review date: 2009-08-17

Review by
You really cant beat the view from Barefoot Beach. It was wonderful to sit on the patio inches from the water roasting marshmallows in the firepit. The village of Northport is adorable, with lots of variety for places to eat. Sleeping Bear dunes is an easy day trip. We would stay here again.
5 out of 5 stars

Location, location, location!

         

Review date: 2009-07-21

Review by Linda H.
This was by far the best vacation in a long time. The house is extremely cute and very clean. It's perfect for extended families, because the upstairs is self-contained with its own space and bath -- outside stairs. Northport is adorable, but Suttons Bay and Leland are also so close that you can find more than enough to do. Barb's Bakery (their cinamon sticks especially) was the highlight of the town! We've already reserved again for next year.
5 out of 5 stars
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