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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Northport, MI
  • Place, Willowbrook Mill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Christmas Cove Farms
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Good Neighbor Organic Vineyard and Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relax, Unwind on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm

Prepare to be wrapped in calm the moment you glimpse Lake Michigan’s inviting turquoise waters during your stay at Blue Calm.

Follow the winding, wooded drive to your private log cabin retreat. Listen closely and you’ll hear gentle waves brushing the shoreline. At dawn, the sky erupts in rainbow hues over the water. Spend your days drifting between carefree beach time, leisurely kayaking or paddleboarding (one of each provided), or even paddling toward Northport’s famous Gull Island. Unwind in the beach hammock with a peaceful nap or retreat to the sunny front deck with a good book. Enjoy backyard picnics featuring farmers market finds and meals off the gas grill. At day’s end, sip a local wine or craft brew beneath the covered lakeside deck on the cozy porch swing for two. Then gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows beneath a star-studded sky before drifting to sleep to the soft chorus of crickets and waves.

And repeat.

Eco-Conscious Commitment: To protect this remarkable lakeside haven, Blue Calm emphasizes environmentally responsible practices: non-toxic cleaning products, recycled or cloth alternatives when available, on-site recycling and composting, and overall efforts to minimize environmental impact.
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-- THE PROPERTY –
Waterfront | Quiet
3 BR/2 BA | 1650 Sq Ft

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 8)

Main Level (1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom):
Bedroom 1 - King Bed, TV
Bathroom 1 - Tub/Shower combo, Sink, Toilet

Upper Level (2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms):
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed, lake view
Bedroom 3 - Full over Full Bunk Bed, Twin Trundle
Bathroom 2 - Shower, Sink, Toilet

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-- INDOOR LIVING –
Open Concept | Gorgeous Views

This home does not have air conditioning
WiFi: Yes
Heating: Yes

Main Level - Unwind and relax
Stunning Great Room where sweeping turquoise views pour in through double sliding glass doors.
TV in the Great Room for local channels or streaming apps. Please note: internet speeds vary and are often not suited for streaming on multiple devices, especially during hot weather. We encourage guests to unplug and explore.
The woodstove is not for guest use

Upper Level - Sitting Loft
Games
Magazines
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-- OUTDOOR LIVING –

New Weber Gas Grill
Beautiful shoreline
Kayaks
Standup Paddleboard
Beach chairs
Fire pit
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-- EXPLORE NORTHERN MICHIGAN –
Perfectly situated in the heart of Northern Michigan, the cabin is close to wineries, restaurants, hiking and biking trails, boating, casinos, and more.

5 minutes to Northport Village
15 minutes to Suttons Bay
20 minutes to Fishtown, Leland
40 minutes to downtown Traverse City
50 minutes to Cherry Capital Airport
50 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes
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-- PARKING --
Parking for up to 4 vehicles in the turnaround driveway. .
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-- ACCESSIBILITY–
There are several steps to get into the home. All necessities are on the main floor of the home. The lower level bathroom is a shower/tub combination.
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-- WATER FEATURES–
Dock is for loading/unloading only; not for boat storage
Boats can be rented nearby in Northport
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-- REST EASY WITH US–
Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and settle into vacation mode. We take pride in maintaining clean, comfortable homes and are committed to ensuring a great stay. If any issue arises, our friendly team is available 24/7 to assist with urgent needs.
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-- POLICIES –

No smoking
No pets
No parties, events, or large gatherings
No fireworks
Day guests are not permitted without management approval
Minimum age to book: 25 years old
Due to liability, township rules, and insurance policies. Maximum capacity must not be exceeded at any time (strictly enforced and randomly checked)
Quiet enjoyment of the property is required
Photo ID may be required at check-in
Additional taxes and fees may apply
Security: Cameras on the exterior only (north side and front of home)

Refer to rental agreement for full house rules and policy details.
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-- INCLUDED STARTER SUPPLIES –

All linens and towels are provided. Beach towels are not provided.

A starter set of the following is provided:
Paper towel
Toilet paper
Garbage bags
Hand soap
Dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs
Coffee & filters
Laundry detergent

Depending on your stay length, you may need to purchase additional supplies. Some amenities—such as docks and grills—are seasonal and not guaranteed. If a specific item is important to your stay, please contact management in advance.

Welcome to your lakeside sanctuary on Grand Traverse Bay—where you can truly unwind, recharge, and breathe deeply.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and a 4-minute drive from Willowbrook Mill
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

3213-278937

Relax, Unwind on Grand Traverse Bay at Blue Calm Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Autumn Getaway!

Great location with a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan Getaway

Great Place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elli H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful water view

Cabin was clean but had to deal with fruit flies. ( that time of year) When walking across the floor sounds like bubble wrap. The cabin was well appointed. The view was amazing. It was close to many villages but still private. Outside space with firepit overlooking the Bay was our favorite. Plus found four Petoskey stones. They also need a larger coffee pot that works. But on the whole a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue and Calm

This is the 3rd year staying at Blue Calm and each year improvements are made on an already restful location. The owners are very easy to communicate with and quickly respond to any questions we have. One thing that I personally love is that inside you have all of the comforts of home, and outside is almost like camping with a sandy lot and nice firepit, hanging hammocks and water toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as advertised

Lovely, quiet, woodsy cottage on heavenly Northport Bay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Boca Raton, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Calm

Very calm and relaxing with that view! Close to town and close to a few local wineries.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and location

My family and I loved staying at Blue Calm. It was exceptionally clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The property and house were beautiful. We would certainly consider returning to this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theodore B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing getaway

The house is located in a peaceful, secluded area just south of Northport. We really enjoyed our stay, the place was clean, organized and had everything we needed. Perfect for our family of four!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Calm cabin

Beautifully renovated cabin (especially the bathrooms) in a very nice setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Our Stay

We have been coming to Leelanau for several years, and this place was our favorite that we have stayed at over the years by far. The property is a great blend of rustic and updates, and its location on the water nestled in between downtown Suttons Bay and Northport, is nothing short of incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Blue Calm

This space is the perfect place for a quiet fall get away. The home interior was clean and disinfected prior to arrival. For a summer escape it is nice and shady to keep you cool. Right on the Grand Traverse Bay with beautiful view of the sunrises. The outside is rustic with a camping feeling. So, camping only with a nice house. We will come back next year for sure! Beware the camping atmosphere includes poison ivy and dirty sand yard. We brought our two medium sized dogs and they loved it too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., Sylvania, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Had a great time. Near town but far away enough away to enjoy peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kira C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot in Northport

This place was absolutely gorgeous. The house was clean and on a quiet, secluded road. the water pristine and warm, and the paddle board and kayak there were welcome surprises! We hope to stay again! The only tough part was low Internet speed as one of us was trying to work remotely. Overall such a fabulous stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cabin with beautiful view on Grand Traverse Bay

My family enjoyed our week at the Blue Calm cabin, especially the sunrise views from bed, the free use of the SUP and kayak, and the peacefulness of being away from it all! Cabin was nicely furnished with updated bathrooms and well stocked in the kitchen. We found lots of great hikes and cute little towns in a 30-min driving radius and were grateful for the local recommendations of the hosts (in the binder they left). The region was a bit buggy in July, so do bring some bug spray for hanging out in the yard or going on hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Calm is BEAUTIFUL AND CHARMING!

We had kids from 9-11, teenagers and a few adults. EVERYONE LOVED Blue Calm. The house is even better than the pictures represent so you'll be pleasantly surprised when you get there-we were expecting it to be more rustic. The bathrooms are bright and beautifully designed. The entire house was immaculately clean when we arrived. Check in was simple-unlike many VRBOs we've experience. Close to Northport for groceries/gas etc., easy access to main roads. The view of the sunrise each morning from my bed was unreal. This is a perfect hideaway spot up north. Kitchen appears a little sparce and small from the vrbo website but I feel the photos don't represent the size and function very well. We (2-3 of us at a time) cooked and grilled every day with no issue-plenty of space and high quality kitchen furnishings to work with. A few antique items mixed in to make it interesting. Beds in the adults rooms at least were very comfortable which also doesn't happen very often in a rental. After 10 years on Lake Leelanau, we tried something new and we'll definitely be back next year! Thanks Connie and Matt! The only part of Blue Calm we didn't love was the Ohio State O over the front door with a red and grey ribbon LOL Go BLUE!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Amazing long weekend, this property was perfect in every way. Found petoskey stones right in the shallows. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madonna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

It was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming - just like pics

Love this property. Definitely the UP NORTH we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arvind S.

Beautiful..!!

Very cute cabin in a serene location to have fun in water and watch beautiful sunrise. Would be great if the property had an AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view!

We loved our time at Blue Calm! This property is lovely. It’s a quiet spot but easy to use as a base for exploring - we visited Sleeping Bear Dunes, downtown Northport and Sutton’s Bay. You cannot beat the view! The beds were comfy and we really appreciated the use of the kayaks and paddle board. Our interaction with the management company went smoothly. Check-in was easy and we had no issues. I would suggest a few things to make future renters more comfortable - more coffee mugs, hairdryers in bathrooms and life jackets for the kayaks (we brought our own but others might not). We love this area in Michigan and would definitely rent this location again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a weekend with friends! Wish we could have stayed longer!

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing respite in nature

Loved this entire experience...my family and I stayed at Blue Calm for a few days and had an amazing time. Rustic but charming cabin, tons of extras, and lots of calming lake breezes. We kayaked and paddle boarded, grilled out and enjoyed the fire pit and dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019