Historic Wheeler Cottage on Scenic North Lake Leelanau | House in Lake Leelanau

9.8 (56 Reviews) |   7 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  17 Guests
Lake Leelanau House | Historic Wheeler Cottage on Scenic North Lake Leelanau

7 Bedroom House in Lake Leelanau

Now Booking for 2025 and Beyond
Discover the enchanting beauty and endless activities of the Leelanau Peninsula. The Wheeler Cottage is ideally located on North Lake Leelanau, close to Lake Michigan and charming nearby towns.
Our cottage is within 10-25 minutes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Leland’s Fishtown, premier golf courses, renowned local wineries and restaurants, hiking trails, and the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Traverse City regional airport provides easy accessibility with direct flights from many major metro areas. Enjoy water sports like swimming, skiing, fishing, sailing, and boating. Explore art galleries, antique shops, and quaint boutiques for a leisurely day out.
The historic Wheeler Cottage, a cherished local landmark on Warden’s Point, North Lake Leelanau, was built over 115 years ago (circa 1907) and sits on nearly 4 acres. Our cottage was one of the earliest cottages built by a prominent businessman named Warden on the east side of Lake Leelanau and could only be accessed by steamboat at the time The property boasts a verdant landscape of tall maple and cottonwood trees, lush grounds, and flower gardens. The Cottage faces west, offering stunning sunsets and over 360 feet of prime Lake Leelanau frontage with full dock access.
Constructed from local natural materials, the spacious Wheeler Cottage is approximately 5,000 square feet and features a foundation of large field rocks formed by ancient glaciers, with interiors crafted from wild cherry and maple woods. Most of the original maple furniture, now considered collectors' items, remains in the Cottage along with modern furnishings for comfort.
Check out drone video of property (copy and paste in URL)
https://youtu.be/d0y8JzxRtF4?si=iw4h3xl9gTi_zlAg
Offline VRBO Cancellation Policy:
Due to the limited flexibility on how to define cancellation policy within VRBO, we offer the following offline cancellation policy:
Cancellation by Guest:
If you wish to cancel your reservation, please notify us as soon as possible. We will immediately relist the cottage for the dates of your booking.
Refund Policy:
If we are able to successfully re-rent the cottage for the same period and at the same rate, we will provide you with a refund minus any costs incurred in the re-rental process (e.g relisting fees, discounts offered to secure the re-booking).
Communication:
We will communicate with you promptly regarding the status of re-rental efforts and refund calculations.
This policy ensures that we can provide flexibility to our guests while managing our rental property effectively.
Thank you for your understanding.

Historic Wheeler Cottage on Scenic North Lake Leelanau is located in Lake Leelanau. Historic Wheeler Cottage on Scenic North Lake Leelanau provides accommodation, featuring Guest Services, Kitchen, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Guest Services, Kitchen, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic Wheeler Cottage on Scenic North Lake Leelanau has 7 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 17 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lake Leelanau has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Lake Leelanau, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

Show more
OneKey Logos

This Property is OneKey Eligible

Earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible vacation rentals, villas, cottages, cabins, and more when you book on Vrbo.

JOIN TODAY

Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 4 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Note from host: Non Smoking
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Casino nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • On the waterfront
  • On the lake
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 pm minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 9:30 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: badminton,volley ball court,sandy beach, 2 docks
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;non smoking

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Ray M.
Aug 13, 2025 09:10:48 PM
Review Score:   6
Summary: The yard and fire pit area were fantastic. We had 8 adults and 6 grandchildren and we played kick ball, volleyball and a variety of yard games and really used the grounds a lot. Having the pontoon right our front was nice but there was not a beach for the kids to play and swim at the house. The lack of air conditioning was somewhat uncomfortable. We used the laundry the water has a lot of iron in it and stained some of the clothes. Overall we had a good stay with family...
See All Reviews
Check House Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD US $1,579
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 216 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Lake Leelanau