Northport Noir
Northport, MI, United States
Welcome to Northport Noir hosted by Wander North Homes A design-forward A-frame with private water frontage on Cathead Bay. West-facing floor-to-ceiling windows turn every sunset into the main event. Inside the color drenched bedrooms, checkerboard and brass bathrooms, and glass staircase makes it anything but your average cabin. Out at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, Northport Noir feels like a piece of paradise at the end of the earth.
Good to know
The A-frame's peaked roofline and wall-to-wall windows face straight west over the water, so the lake is the first thing you see walking in, and it's still putting on a show at sunset from nearly every room. Inside, the entry opens to a bright staircase hung with designer art and leads straight into a kitchen built for cooking with a crowd. A waterfall marble island, open shelving, and a skylight overhead make it feel more like a design shoot than a rental, and the under-stair coffee bar with its own mini drink fridge means someone can make coffee without ever getting in the way of breakfast. The living room is the heart of the place. Vaulted ceilings, oversized west-facing windows, and a sunlit lounge that opens onto the deck make it easy to spend a whole evening right there watching the light change over Cathead Bay, and the dining space next to it catches the same view over dinner. On the main level there are two bedrooms and a full bathroom. One bedroom features a king bed and the other with 2 full beds sleeping up to 4 people. The third bedroom upstairs is the master with ensuite bathroom featuring a tiled shower and the checkerboard floor. A few other amenities not often found on cathead bay are a full laundry room and air conditioning! Out back, the private water frontage on Cathead Bay is yours for the stay, a wooded path down to the shore with stairs to the water and the kind of turquoise you don't expect this far up the peninsula. Sleeping Arrangements Bedroom 1: King bed Bedroom 2: King bed Bedroom 3: Two full beds Sleeps up to 8, 2 full bathrooms
Other Details to Note
The home has a staircase to the upper level that is glass. Please note it can't be baby gated and has a gap between the treads and the glass railing. This may not be suitable for toddlers. The beach has a rocky bottom rather than sand, so we recommend packing water shoes. Northport Noir is tucked into the woods along Cathead Bay Drive, so you may spot wildlife during your stay. The home is treated for pests regularly, but bugs and the occasional mouse are part of living this close to nature. We don't refund for animal sightings, and we won't charge extra for them either. Cell phone service can be spotty out on Cathead Bay Drive, but the wifi is strong. Switching your phone to wifi calling will keep you connected during your stay.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Beach access
- Lake access
- Lake view
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
- Waterfront
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Beach access
- Lake access
- Lake view
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
- Waterfront
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
Entertainment
- Books
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
Bathroom
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower gel
- Toothbrush
- Walk-in shower
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Outdoors
- Patio
Family
- Travel crib
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Northport Noir sits at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula on Cathead Bay, just up the road from Leelanau State Park and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse. It's the kind of spot where the dunes and the water do most of the entertaining, whether that's a morning walk down to the shore or an afternoon exploring the park trails next door. 5 min to Northport village, marina, and dining 10 min to Leelanau Peninsula wineries 20 min to Leland's historic Fishtown 45 min to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 50 min to Traverse City M-22, the scenic coastal highway, runs right through it all.
Guest Access
Guests have the entire home to themselves, including the deck and the private stairs down to the water.
Find us
Northport, MI, United States
A vehicle is required to reach Northport Noir since there's no public transportation out this way. Cathead Bay Drive is a gravel road maintained by the HOA. It doesn't require four-wheel drive, though it's helpful to have in winter.
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