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Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport

Lakefront vacation home in Northport with kitchen

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Marina
Interior
Smart TV, books, printers
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 165000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Northport, MI
  • Place, Willowbrook Mill
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Northport

This vacation home places you next to Lake Michigan and within a 5-minute walk of Willowbrook Mill. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Willowbrook Mill - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 23 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Front Street - 38 min drive - 34.8 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 60 min drive - 47.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yard & Lake - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mosqueda - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport

Centrally located near the waterfront and within walking distance to everything in Northport! This historic home has 6 bedrooms, three full bathrooms, living room, parlor, and a large eat-in kitchen equipped with everything you need for a big family gathering.

Skye House & Gardens is a historic home located in the very heart of Northport, Michigan. For over 150 years, it has stood on the corner and watched history unfold.

Northport makes a great day out for visitors of all ages, but there’s so much to do here that we guarantee one visit just won’t be enough.

Full changeouts between guests of fresh laundered & sanitized sheets, comforters, shower curtains, bath mats & towels. Rigorous cleaning protocols in place.

The rear of the house is a completely separate apartment. There is no access to the rear apartment or the greenhouse from the main house.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Have a wonderful stay! Your five star reveal makes all the difference so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Please put used towels in the shower. No need to strip beds.
Please double check drawers, and closets to make sure your personal items make it home with you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NO SMOKING INSIDE A $5,000 fee for each room where smoke smell is detected to cover deep cleaning and 5 hour ozone treatment.
MOST IMPORTANT: Have a wonderful time and enjoy your stay. We hope the memories made here are ones you cherish forever. We are so glad you're here!
Thank you for choosing Skye House. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all and do leave us a five star review. Thank you.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home in Northport is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Willowbrook Mill. You'll also find Christmas Cove Farms and Peterson Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Does Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is about 27.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport.

Historic Skye House in the Heart of Northport Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My friends so enjoyed staying-they were sad to leave. Thank you for the arrival goodies. The history of the house is so special too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location Heather was so helpful with all of our questions… so thoughtful brought us a goodbye gift …. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heather and Greg went above and beyond for our bridal parties stay at the house! Heather made sure we felt comfortable and met us for a tour and gave us all of the history behind the house which was an added bonus. Our friends loved how close this house was to town and how many people it could occupy. They had the BEST time walking into town, shopping around and getting drinks at the local bars. The house was clean and there were towels set out for each guest. We are so happy with the stay they provided!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Northport

Unfortunately many changed flights and flew home early or drove home early due to inefficient air conditioning making it impossible to sleep. Not having a bath tub for the toddlers was a bit of a problem. One family stayed until Saturday. Had the weather been cooler I think all would have been ok. The children were happy there. Heather had house well stocked and was very gracious. Location couldn’t be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend!

We booked for a family vacation with our kids and grandkids. The large kitchen with plenty of seating was a big plus. Great location walking into town and the beach. Hosts are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The accommodations were clean and inviting. Enough room for 9 of us. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Perfect location. Big open main rooms. Very clean. Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic family gathering stay.

This lovely historic home checked all the boxes. It was very clean with all the amenities you need. All the beds are very comfortable. It has a beautiful lake view with only a short walk to the public beach. You can walk to everything in town which was great! The communication with the owners was smooth and they answered all my questions. Check in/out process was simple. I highly recommend staying here for your next family/friend gathering. :) There is an apartment attached to the house but we didn't notice extra noise. It made no difference to our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sky house

Charming town, great location. Very spacious property. Needs patio and grill. Huge yard but not usable. Back yard was unsightly . Huge potential once completely remodeled. I would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023