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Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach!

Apartment near Lake Michigan in Northport

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A marina with boats docked along a wooden pier.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a rug, a guest bed, a black leather chair, and a window with blinds.
A waterfront property with a red-roofed building, a dock with a boat, and a calm water body reflecting the structure.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a large window.
A dining area with a round table and four stools, large windows with wooden frames, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Northport, MI
  • Place, Willowbrook Mill
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christmas Cove Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Northport

City center stay.Your stay at this apartment will put you steps from Willowbrook Mill and a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Also, Grand Traverse Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Christmas Cove Farms is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Willowbrook Mill - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Historic Fishtown - 15 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 22 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 47 min drive - 40.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knot Just a Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yard & Lake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barb's Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach!

Searching for a one-of-a-kind rental? This charming upper-level apartment above the Northport Post Office could be perfect. Northport is rich in history and a delightful town. Post Office Box 1 is a spacious two-bedroom, one-bath unit with a walk-in shower. With 1200 sq ft of space, it never feels crowded. The apartment retains much of its original architecture, featuring towering ceilings and tall windows that offer fantastic views of Northport. Upon entering, guests are greeted by an open area leading to the kitchen and living room. The queen bedroom is off the dining area, and the king bedroom is adjacent to the living room. The king bedroom has a TV. The main living area includes a queen bed for extra sleeping space. Wall units provide air conditioning, and ceiling fans are installed in the bedrooms.

The kitchen boasts marble floors, stainless steel appliances, and ample room to cook. It includes a gas stove, dishwasher, and a separate laundry room with a washer and dryer. Off the kitchen is the dining area, which seats six. Walk down the hall to the living room and enjoy a space filled with entertainment options. Relax with some TV, cozy up by the gas fireplace, or listen to your favorite tunes on the high-quality BOSE radio. An additional seating area off the living room is perfect for board games or workspace. Internet is available. While there is no cable, ROKU and YouTube TV are provided. Rainy-day puzzles and games are also available. Northport Beach, Marina, and Park are just a block away. Located at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, Northport is home to Leelanau State Park, Lighthouse, and Kiehl Lake Natural Area—just a few of the area's natural attractions. Enjoy great restaurants, coffee shops (Barbs Bakery is a local favorite!), and Toms Grocery Store—all within walking distance.

CARS IN THE PARK: This traditionally happens on Memorial Day weekend. Visit their website at for more information.

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS are managed by the Village of Northport. Funded by donations, they are a spectacular display to celebrate this holiday.

The Northport Performing Arts Center organizes MUSIC IN THE PARK.

THE NORTHPORT DOG PARADE typically happens around the second week of August.

NORTHPORT UNCAGED brings together food, art, and music in downtown Northport.

NORTHPORT TREE LIGHTING Festivities Saturday after Thanksgiving


Top trails (5)
Lake Michigan Trail Loop. Moderate• 4.6(408) #1 - Lake Michigan Trail Loop. ...
Mud Lake Trail Loop. Moderate• 4.6(229) #2 - Mud Lake Trail Loop. ...
Lighthouse West Trail. Moderate• 4.7(90) #3 - Lighthouse West Trail. ...
Kehl Lake Outer Loop Trail and Old Birch Trail. Easy• 4.6(55) ...
Mossy-Hemlock Trail. Easy• 3.0(1)

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1: king bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Living area: queen bed

INDOORS: WIFI, Roku with YouTube TV, fireplace, Bose radio, and wall A/C units in the main bedroom and living room.

KITCHEN: fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: washer and dryer, towels and linens, toilet paper, bar soap

MISC: the apartment is located on the second floor, with no elevator; however, it does have a chairlift for those who are unable to use the stairs.

PARKING: parking for 2 vehicles

-- POLICIES –

- Dog may be considered, but ask first

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional rental agreement required

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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 deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1118-193397
Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach! to the airport?

This apartment is 33.4 mi (51-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach! to the beach?

This apartment is 3.9 mi (10-min drive) from Christmas Cove Beach and 11.8 mi (15-min drive) from Van's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Leelanau Sands Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach! to downtown Northport?

This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Northport.

Downtown Northport walking to everything including beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marika P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location in Northport! We felt at home immediately in the apartment, and had everything that we needed. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

E A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place! One of the nicest rentals I've ever seen and/or stayed at. Immaculate, quiet and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location downtown northport

This was a perfect spot for my family to stay while visiting extended family. Nice spacious place close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place! Super clean, plenty of space.

Great place! Super clean, plenty of space. Ideal location in the center of Northport close to neighboring beaches, cities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is GREAT! You really have the top half of the building - front to back. It's very well put-together, it's a very comfy stay, the fireplace works great, the views are both scenic when you want and private with the window coverings they have. I can heartily recommend this place to anyone who handle a flight of stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Amazing and beautiful property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gorgeous rental property and beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

Beautiful place. Located in town near all shops and brewery. The finishes are amazing. Was stocked with plenty of towels, paper towels, games.Loved all the windows, the kitchen and dining room was large. Communication was fast and efficient. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Wonderful Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 5 artists renting your space for the annual Gene Rantz paintout in July. Perfect for all our needs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kei S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

In the past, we often stayed in the remote location with 100% privacy so I was little concerned being in the center of village but the convenience of being at across from the grocery store, the gas station that we can order delicious pizza(!) and Northport Marina was priceless! Steps away for Friday farmers market and the concert in the parkThe unit is beautiful and spacious, very comfortable.After 9pm, the village becomes like a ghost town and perfectly quiet.Loved it here! Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

We loved this rental. It was so clean and welcoming! The games and display case was so great! I loved all the touches and the management group was excellent. The communication was so easy and supportive. The condo was so well built! I loved the big closet in the main room. We will rent again when we visit! We are picky renters and this stay passed the test. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

peaceful getaway in Northport

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We truly enjoyed the time spent at the Post Office Box 1 vacation rental in Northport in early July. The location was outstanding, within easy walking distance of the marina, lakefront park space, and downtown Northport. The rental has been beautifully renovated, with more space than expected and high end finishings & furniture. We are already looking forward to a return visit to this property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place and great location

We stayed over the 4th and had the greatest time. My kids loved the spacious apartment, and the ability to walk to the beach and park wherever we wanted. There isn't a lot of eating options though, we wished there was a place for breakfast, and everything closes early during the week - so we had some issues with that but thankfully Toms grocery was right there also. The only negatives about the apartment were that there was a smell coming from a closet - come to find out the mops were left in a plastic bag and in the bucket and not aired out and stunk horrible, and that the post office was a little loud especially from the back bedroom in the early morning. Other than that - our stay was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Generous Living Space

We wished we had chosen this place originally! We were definitely glad we made the change. The place was immaculate. Tall ceilings, large rooms, and views of the harbor! We love all things Northport and this just added to it. It was great being able to walk to the harbor, shops, food, and grocery. Some may think a negative would be the mail being delivered downstairs early in the morning, but that didn't last long. The spare room bed was difficult to get out of and was a little uncomfortable. Overall it was worth every penny and we now have a hard decision to make as to where to stay next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John N.

An unbelievably great space near local shops

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The space is enormous and well-appointed. It's about four minutes walking distance to the New Bohemian coffee shop - an excellent third place. There's quaint little bookstore with a surprising variety of books (I got a german language book on the history of cartography.)The stairs are steep, but the place is very quiet. The deadbolt to the outside has trouble locking when you leave but has no issue when you are in the for the evening. No, the Post Office doesn't go through this door - you lock it as you wish.I would definitely recommend this place for just about any stay in the area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Great location, high quality interior

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the apartment is great. Walking distance to the harbor, supermarket and restaurants. The interior (floors, doors, furniture) is of high quality and well maintained. If I were looking for something in the area I would consider this place again. I am not sure what to think of the company managing the place. They let you fill out a lot of paperwork and keep telling you how important it is that you read everything they sent you. They even call you to tell you how important it is and that you reeeeeaallllyyy need to read it. When you are at the place you find out that some of the (sometimes strangely written) information is wrong/ outdated.... I have seen companies doing that in a more professional way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kathleen M.

Post Office Apartment

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Apartment was very nice, just a couple issues. Bed in second BR was VERY uncomfortable, daughter couldn't sleep in it after first night and we came home a day early (wasted $), with sofa not a good second choice. Also not informed there is an apt. in rear with a tenant. Noises from that area during the night very alarming for 2 women. Cleaning fee seems to be just for changing bedding. Guest expected to do everything else. Did like location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

Great access to the shops, restaurants, and water. Huge spacious living area for entertaining. Would absolutely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and loft

We are in love with Northport and will be repeat travelers. The loft was in the perfect location. You can see the marina/bay from the living room. There are small beaches on each side of the marina that are a 5 min walk. A grocery store, bakery, cute shops, & great bar & grills are steps away. Northport is conveniently located next to so many fun places to visit - Grand Traverse Lighthouse/Leelanau State Park (12 mins), Leland Fishtown (15 mins), Sutton's Bay (20 mins), Peterson rock hunting beach & sunset extraordinaire (5 min), Christmas Cove swimming beach (6 mins), etc. The living room is great. All of the seating is luxury movie theater recliners. The shared quarters are spacious, but the kitchen has limited counter space. Overall we loved the loft. I wanted to give this home 5-stars, but here is why I cannot: 1. The lockbox on the bottom door into the stairwell that leads up to the loft does not lock. This wouldn’t necessarily be a problem except the main loft doors are similar to a french door; they are all glass making it so ANYONE can see into the living space and easily gain access. It felt super unsafe for us city folk. We weren't sure if the post office used the bottom door so didn't want to manually dead-bolt the door at night. 2. None of the trundle or murphy beds were functioning. The trundle in the 2nd room does not pull out because the main bed is on lifters which blocks the trundle. The murphy bed in the open living room space just wouldn't pull out. There truly are only 2 functioning beds (a king and a full). The full bed frame is a little wobbly and the mattress isn’t great; its firm and has a divot in the middle. However, the master bed and the reclining chairs in the living room are very comfortable to sleep on. 3. The remotes in the bedrooms that operated the fan and lights were synced opposite to each other. The first night we thought the place was haunted because the fans and lights kept operating on their own – haha. Then we realized whenever I turned off my light it turned on the master room. If I turned my fan on it turned theirs off and vice-versa. It was actually pretty funny. However, this issue forced one of the rooms to have to manually turn off the light switch thus not being able to use the fan. Because we loved Northport and the rest of the house, these things weren’t deal-breakers or emergencies for us. But they are things renters should be aware of and that the property manager should look into.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Beautiful Spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful location in Northport! We loved it - make sure to pack k-cups though, we brought coffee filters like it was listed but then got there to no regular coffee pot which was disappointing. There is plenty of spots around town to grab coffee though if you don't plan to make it at home. We would totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Peaceful family get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved the place, and would of loved to stay longer (or at least we will visit again!). The rental was very clean, spacious, and tastefully finished. Close to many beaches, dunes, and nice restaurants. We hiked, biked, went swimming, fished the harbor, and visited the farmers market. Really with two teenage daughters, 11 yr old son, wife, and myself, we could of parked the vehicle for the entire time and stayed in Northport.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

After booking a fishing trip we were looking for someplace to stay close to our boat. At first I felt we were getting leftovers because everything in the area was booked but that was not the case. We stayed 4 days and what a beautiful place very nice decor clean and very spacious. I felt at first it was a little on the high side but after our visit we realized the effort and money spent on a place this nice. Don’t be alarmed by post office open underneath it was no trouble at all. Good parking close to everything and a very comfortable place for up to six. If we venture out that way again I wouldn’t hesitate to boom here again. Thank you for the enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The post office apartment was a great location for our stay. I rented it for my daughter,

The apartment was very comfortable with newer furnishings and appliances. Great location. The outside door was difficult to lock from the outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A diamond of a find

If you’re ever in Northport, definitely stay here. The location is right near the water and is in walking distance if everything you’ll need. The set up and design of the place is wonderful, I even took notes because I want to add some things to my house. 12/10!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helene M.

Fantastic Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The apartment is very nice and had plenty of space for my friends. It was a great location to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully unique stay with excellent location

Wonderfully updated renovation, ideally situated near the parks and downtown.