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Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok.

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Northport

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A wooden bench facing a beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
A wooden deck with a bench overlooking a forested area and a body of water.
A spacious living area with a spiral staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.
A cabin with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a large window.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There is a large window providing natural light and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Northport, MI
  • Place, Christmas Cove Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Northport

On lake.You'll be steps from Christmas Cove Beach and a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Peterson Park and Christmas Cove Farms are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Christmas Cove Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Historic Fishtown - 24 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 32 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Front Street - 48 min drive - 40.2 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 56 min drive - 44.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's Of Northport - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yard & Lake - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barb's Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fingers Crossed - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok.

Tucked away on beautiful Lake Michigan on Christmas Cove, this property defines relaxation. It is in a highly desirable area just north of Northport. A 1-bedroom plus loft and 2-bathrooms welcomes up to seven guests. Northern Lights is a unique 2-level round home on a quiet side street. Sunsets and dark skies for star gazing and shooting stars are a bonus at this property. There are 39 steps to the beach leading onto the beautiful sandy shore.

The main level bedroom has a queen-sized bed. The open-concept loft upstairs has a queen bed, a twin bed, and a futon. Additionally, there is a sofa bed available for overflow sleeping. Amenities include an HDTV, DVD player, CD player, and internet access. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, and there is also a washer and dryer available. Please be aware that cell service in the area can be intermittent.

Catch falling stars in the dark zipping across the horizon. Beach chairs and a picnic table are available for outdoor dining and relaxing on the deck. With views of the Manitou Islands and Fox Island. It is a quick drive into the Village of Northport. Enjoy summer through fall farmers markets and music in the park. There are plenty of fun places to dine in the village, a brewery, and Tuckers Bowling Alley has live entertainment. Head a bit further north to the Leelanau State Park and Grand Traverse Lighthouse. This home is about 45 minutes from Traverse City or the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Your well-mannered dog is welcome. Linens are included. This property has no air conditioning.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 7

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2 (loft): queen bed, twin bed, futon

OUTDOORS: deck/patio, gas grill, beach chairs, picnic table, fire pit, exceptional sunsets & views, swimming

INDOORS: WIFI, TV, DVD player, board games, books, CD player, puzzles, NO cable

KITCHEN: coffee maker, dishes & utensils, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, toaster, dining table, cookware

GENERAL: washer & dryer, pack 'n play, linens & towels, NO A/C

MISC: 39 steps down to the beach

PARKING: space for 3 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Dog allowed with fee

- 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

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Northern Lights Lake Michigan Northport Cabin
Northern Lights Lake Michigan Northport
ern Lights Michigan port
Northern Lights on Lake Michigan in Northport
Lake Michigan waterfront unique round house gorgeous views
1118-49041

Frequently asked questions

How close is Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok. to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.2 mi (62-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Christmas Cove Beach and 15.7 mi (25-min drive) from Van's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Leelanau Sands Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok. to downtown Northport?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Northport.

Unique round home Lake Michigan waterfront. Sunset views, fire pit, dog ok. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved bringing our dog with us to this property. The check in process was seamless and the host was very responsive even after hours. The property was a bit outdated but the lake view was spectacular. The property listing was accurate. For the price, this was a good trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, warm and comfortable

Stay was great and awesome location. Quiet, comfortable and close enough to downtown Northport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the setting and beautiful art infused cottage. Definitely will return another year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes and wonderfull
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

We enjoyed our stay, quiet privacy and good spot for the sunset convenient to downtown Newport. We surely hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I've stayed here many times in the past. It was very clean and tidy. Had everything I needed. Peaceful and quiet. I need to cook, so am always happy to stay where the kitchen is fully equipped. The beach is 34 steps down, but when you get there it's always a WOW moment. I love it there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northern Lights

Beautiful spot for sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Good location and amazing views for sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Serene

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another lovely stay at the Dome House. There was a glitch with the water system, but the company responded quickly and effectively. This is our go-to rental!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Up North getaway

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: Location feels very secluded but is close enough to everything in the peninsula to be convenient.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a special place to visit!

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: This was our second visit to this special cottage and it was even better than the first visit. We have already booked our visit for next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We LOVED the dome home!

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 had a wonderful experience. The location is fantastic. We are coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Beach, Come Home

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 beach is perfect! The Dome House is older but very comfortable and homey. This was our 3rd year in a row renting this property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our favorite place in the world

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: No matter what the weather staying in the Dome Home is cozy, warm, beautiful, and a vacation. The beach can't be beat and being able to watch the furry family member play in the water is priceless.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Northern Lights Lakeside home

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: This is a fantastic spot on Lake Michigan! The house has privacy, and the beach is beautiful! The house is clean and well stocked. This would be a beautiful spot to visit any time of the.year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

End of Summer Vacay

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: Had a great week at the Northern Lights cottage with nice weather most days and fun walks on the beach with our dog Lady. Cottage was clean and comfortable with the sound of the waves and the wind in the birches serenading us every day.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Info

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Many cobwebs inside and out. The appliances are getting quite dated.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family vacation

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: Christmas Cove was a beautiful beach, for Stone and rock hunting. All was good while we stayed there. The gas grill needs to be fixed, we did use it and left gas but the gas lines are totally rusted. Other then that our stay at Northern Lights was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love This Place!!

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 had a wonderful stay at this cozy spot on Lake Michigan! The property was comfortable and had all the essentials we needed. The views were stunning, and we were thrilled to witness the northern lights, a comet, and even a halo moon, (which we’ve never seen before)! The lake and fall colors added so much beauty to the experience. It’s a great place to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of northern Michigan. We’d definitely recommend it for a relaxing getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun in the Sun

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: Thoroughly enjoyed our end of summer stay at the Dome. Perfect weather all week made for lots of time spent strolling the beach, making stone flowers in the sand, collecting fossilized rocks, and watching the beautiful sunsets and moonsets (super moon week). Couldn't believe how calm the lake was and how refreshing to get in the water. The cottage was so relaxing and had everything we needed to make the stay comfortable and enjoyable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Location but Exterior Maintenance REALLY Lacking

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful location but exterior maintenance is lacking. Windows and screens are covered in spider webs and landscape debris, grass not cut, and access to beach is treacherous which is not mentioned in description. But home is clean and comfortable.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I had a perfectly wonderful week at Northern Lights cottage with our dog Lady. The weather was very summerish for early October and we had the beach all to ourselves on several occassions. Wonderful walks on the beach down to Cat head point, nice quiet afternoons sitting on the dunes overlooking the big beautiful lake and ever changing sky. A great place to recharge, clear the mind, and truly rest in a little piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our visit and the cottage location. The only negative it needed cleaning, Cobwebs on lamps, spiders in corners of all rooms(been there awhile), Most of the utensils and pans needed to be rewashed (i.e.,oil and food on pans,measuring cups,dishes etc. YUCK. The waste can in the kitchen was so gross-(Food in the bottom of it). Don't get me wrong our stay was great the uniqueness of the cottage was great. Just didn't like that I had to clean before we enjoyed tour stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Location, Challenging Hike to the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is older but in beautiful shape. Great view! Well equipped kitchen! Neighbors are close but very quiet. We would have loved if the windows and screens were clean; lots of webs and dead bugs 😕 inside and out. The carpeting is fairly grundgy. Hard surface flooring would be a perfect upgrade. BUT overall such a beautiful comfortable setting. FYI- the hike to the beach is challenging especially when carrying chairs, coolers, kids, dogs, etc. but once you’re there the beach is FABULOUS!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

6/10 Okay

Northern Lights Vacation in May

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property is not well suited for people with knee, hip or back issues or small children. We loved the location of the cottage on Christmas Cove Beach, but didn't realize there was a steep stairway from the cottage through the trees to the dunes with 20+ rustic steps with big stones jutting out on the top 3 steps making footing difficult and treacherous for anyone with physical limitations. The cottage itself was clean and comfortable with beautiful views through the kitchen picture window and living room doorwalls and off the deck outside the living room. We were initially inundated with Mayflies both on the property and on the beach, but they dissipated after a few days so they weren't as annoying. The area of Northport is very lovely with lots of flowering cherry and apple trees the last week of May and blooming trillium along the trails in the parks. We had some delicious food in Northport and took many long walks on the beach enjoying the every changing views of the skyscapes and Lake Michigan. We had contacted the rental agency about a shade that was not in the bedroom window and the stairway from the dunes to the beach that was not setup for use but no one from maintenance got in touch with us during the week to fix these issues.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

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