On the Bay in Northport: A Lake Michigan Stay Where Sunrise Sets the Tone. A RentMichiganCabins.com Listing Partner Since 2018!

Cabintimers, meet On the Bay—a shoreline vacation home in Northport where mornings start with coffee and a front-row seat to Grand Traverse Bay. This is Leelanau Peninsula living at a human pace. You’re a mile south of downtown, close enough for a bakery run yet tucked behind the trees with big-sky water views and space for everyone to spread out.
Inside, the home is built for easy, multi-generation travel: Wi-Fi and AC, a fully stocked kitchen with a dishwasher, comfy bedrooms, and plenty of books and games for a low-key afternoon. Outside, you’ve got a level lot that makes life simple—carry kayaks to the water, grill on the deck, gather around the firepit, and use the fish-cleaning station after a day on the bay. There’s boat and trailer parking, too. Non-smoking, no pets, kid-friendly, and even handicap access—helpful for grandparents or anyone who appreciates fewer stairs.
Why Cabintimers love this spot
Because Northport is north of the noise. Launch for paddles in calm water, scan the horizon for freighters, and let the sunrise handle your daily alarm clock. When you’re ready to roam, Leelanau’s best day trips fan out in every direction.
Northport & Suttons Bay: Walk into town for Friday’s farmers market, hit Barb’s Bakery for the classics, browse indie shops, and check the taps at Northport Brewing. In Suttons Bay, cycle the Leelanau Trail, sip at Tandem Ciders, and grab dinner steps from the marina.
Lighthouses & overlooks: Drive to Leelanau State Park and tour the Grand Traverse Lighthouse. Detour to Peterson Park for dramatic shoreline views or find a quiet swim at Christmas Cove.
Sleeping Bear Dunes day: Hike Empire Bluff or the Dune Climb, cool off in Glen Arbor, and wind back along M-22 with golden-hour stops at farm stands.
Wine & farm-fresh finds: This peninsula is grape country. Green Bird Cellars & Farm near Northport is a worthy stop, and the Leelanau Wine Trail dots the map with scenic pours.

Good-to-know booking notes (because clarity = relaxation)
Book direct with the owner for the lowest rate and local tips—no platform service fees, no middleman. Typical stays require two nights, with weekly bookings in late June through early September. You’ll see straightforward policies and an old-school owner contact who actually knows the shoreline, the winds, and where to launch on a calm day. That’s the Cabin Time difference.
Trip-planning spark
Here’s a simple “On the Bay” rhythm: sunrise paddle, bakery run, midday swim off the bay, nap in the hammock shade, lighthouse at golden hour, s’mores by the firepit, stargazing to close the loop. Repeat, but swap in a wine trail, a Suttons Bay bike ride, or a Glen Arbor picnic. Your call.
Ready to map out a lakeshore week that actually breathes? Visit the On the Bay listing on RentMichiganCabins.com and book directly with the owner. Bring your questions—local expertise comes standard when you skip the middleman.


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