Martin house is a early 1900s farmhouse that has been adapted to a modern rural lifestyle; unfussy and romantic. Located 5 minutes from public boat launches at both Cedar and South Lake Leelanau, 10 minutes from the beaches of Traverse City or 30 minutes from Glen Arbor, home to alpine ski hills and the breathtaking symphony of water and sky that is the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes.
Screened in porch, rustic barn, outdoor fireplace, large yard, and private access to the 17-mile Leelanau Trail.

The space
Located on a one-acre lot, Martin house features an early 1900s barn, outdoor space with a flower garden and family-style fire pit, detached private game room, open access to the TART bike trail, a new structure, new appliances, and classic style. The space comfortably sleeps 6 people, as there is one queen bed in the master bedroom, two twin beds in the guest bedroom and two twin beds in the open loft area (a daybed and trundle bed.) The master bedroom has a soaking tub and small sink while the main floor bathroom has a large shower. The kitchen has a large farmhouse style sink, gas cooktop, dishwasher, and refridgerator/freezer. Although only a fifteen minute drive from the shops, restaurants, and small-town theaters of downtown Traverse City, the home offers a private, tranquil space for you and your friends and family to stay. Whether the sun is glimmering on the shores of northern Michigan or the fresh-water waves have been caught in ice, Martin House's location offers prime access to the raved-about food, farms, beaches, slopes, and trails of Traverse City. Within five-mile radius, you can find a lavender farm, winery, vineyard, u-pick berries, cider and doughnuts, small-town grocery store, and ice-cream shop.

Guest access
When renting Martin House you have access to the entire property, except the interior of the barn and the small Michigan basement.

Other things to note
Check out our other property in Traverse City Wren House. Definitive Northern Michigan cottage fully renovated in 2017. Less than a mile from Martin House closer to Traverse City.

Enjoy the home as though it was your own.

We leave food items in the house, feel free to enjoy and/or leave some for the next guests.

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Please leave house in general condition that you found it.
-Not leaving any dirty dishes
-Wiping down counters and putting any items you may have taken out back where you found them
-Closing and locking all doors & windows
-Turning off all lights
-Place all dirty towels in bathroom on the main level
-Place dirty linens in laundry room
-Put trash from your stay in waste bin behind barn

Trash & Recycling Instructions:
Please use white bags (under the sink) for trash. For recycling use white crate under sink for recycling of all plastic, glass and cans, please rise out before placing in crate.

Other Notes:
-We supply bed linens and bathroom towels only. Please bring any beach towels. Linens and bath towels are not to be removed from property.
-Firewood for the fire pits is available down the road
(for a small fee) and sometimes at the the head of the trail near the home. Please replace any wood that you use for the next guests.

Pets:
No pets allowed at this time.

Smoking:
There is no smoking permitted on either of the properties. If you must smoke please do outside and dispose of butts properly. An additional cleaning fee of $300 will be charged for any smoking inside the home.

Maximum Number of Guests:
As listed in rental listing each home houses 6 guests comfortably. Any additional guest need to be pre approved and are an additional $25 per night/per person. These are old homes and were built for a small family. Please respect our sewage situation.