Cedar Shake Garden Retreat

Welcome! We're excited to have you as our guest. We've curated this guide to help you fully utilize our home and discover our favorite local places to eat, drink, shop and experience. Enjoy!
🏠 Address:
215 N St Marys Ave
Suttons Bay, MI (Directions)

Save the time of shopping and packing groceries! Stocked delivers to our home and  fridge before you arrive or while you're out

🕓 Check-In: 4:00 pm (Early Check-in is not possible due to our cleaning crew needing to complete their work).

🅿️ Parking: Parking is limited to (4) vehicles. Please use one space in the garage, 1 parallel to the garage door and if 3rd & 4th cars are needed, please use street parking.

******Please note during winter months, overnight parking on street is prohibited. During approx. Oct-May: there is a 3 car limit.

🔓 Entry: Entry is best done through the front door via keypad. This code will be sent to you one hour before check-in!
🛜 WiFi Login:
Network Name: MySpectrumWiFic8-2G
Password: warmdeer056

**If wifi is failing, please be sure to unplug the router for 5 minutes and plug back in. If this does not work, please reach out to Bayshore Vacations via message.

Upstairs TV: This is a Roku TV & you only need one remote to adjust volume and toggle between streaming services. We provide Netflix, everything else is available for use with your personal login. Please just be sure to log out afterward!

Lower Level TV: This TV is hooked up to our Wii system. The TV can be used as a DVD player or by using the Wii games we provide (in the drawer under the TV). Please make sure TV is on the correct HDMI for proper use. All remotes and necessary accessories will be found in the drawer under the TV.

 Quiet Hours: Noise during quiet hours must be limited to that which does not disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of a reasonable person of normal sensitivities. Quiet hours shall be from 10 pm - 8 am. The Suttons Bay Township Noise Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2 of 2010) shall also apply.

***Have fun and enjoy, but do so respectfully :)

Pets: Pets are welcome with a $100 pet fee! Please let us know if you plan to bring your furry friend with you, and we will send you the $100 charge after your booking confirmation. This property has a strict 2 pet minimum. Please be sure to pick up and dispose of dog poo. Please do not allow them on the beds or furniture. Please note; failure to notify us that you will be bringing your pet, or if your pet causes major damage to the home, it may result in an additional fee.

Beach Supplies: We provide beach towels and chairs for your use at the beach! Please bring all supplies back after use. *Please DO NOT use bath towels at the beach. We have provided you with beach towels as well as bath towels.

🗑 Trash & Recycling: Please bring all trash to the bin in the alley.
***Pick-up is Monday (early am).

☕️ Coffee: We provide a Cuisinart 10-pot coffee maker as well as coffee grounds, creamer & sugar.

🍴 Kitchen: Cooking oils and spices (and salt & pepper) can be found in the cupboards!

Pillows & Blankets: Both extra pillows and blankets can be found in the closets of each bedroom and in hallway closet into main floor bath.

Pull out Sofa: Pull out sofas in the living room. The bedding can be found in the closet outside of the main floor bathroom.

Laundry: The laundry can be found on the lower level in the room to the left. Free for your use.

Air Conditioning: We do not have central AC in the home, but we do have AC units in each bedroom along with ceiling fans.
** Please do not run all 4 upstairs AC units at once. The electrical cannot run that much at once. Should the breaker switch, you can flip it in the lower level closet corner.

Suttons Bay Township Rental Requirements:

1. Parking is limited to (4) vehicles. Please use one space in the garage, 1 parallel to the garage door and if 3rd & 4th cars are needed, please use street parking.
***NOTE during winter months, overnight parking on street is prohibited. During Oct-May: there is a 3 car limit.

2. Special events, outdoor events, lawn parties, weddings, or similar activities are not allowed on the site for more than the number of permitted occupants.

3. Fireworks of any kind are not allowed on the rental property except in accordance with the Suttons Bay Township Ordinance No. 3-2013: Consumer Fireworks Ordinance.

4. No person shall start or maintain a fire except within provided devices or locations. Fires shall not be left unattended and must be fully extinguished. Only clean, dry wood may be burned.

5. Trash must be contained in properly sealed receptacles & must be no overflow.

6. Noise during quiet hours must be limited to that which does not disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of a reasonable person of normal sensitivities. Quiet hours shall be from 10 pm - 8 am. The Suttons Bay Township Noise Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2 of 2010) shall also apply.

🔒 Check-Out: Check-Out: Before 10:00 am. Our cleaning service will arrive at the house promptly at 10:00 am. There are more check-out instructions below. Please message us 24 hours prior to your check out to request a late checkout. Late checkout without approval will be subject to fee.

📋 Before checking out we ask that you:

  • Please load the dishwasher and run it.

  • Place all used towels in the bathrooms.

  • Remove all food from the refrigerator & freezer

  • If you have extra trash/ recycling, please take it to the appropriate bins located outside.

  • Double check to make sure you have not left any personal items in the property.

  • Close and lock all doors & windows.


Drive Safe!

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Seasonally driven breakfast menu - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

Sugar 2 Salt

Breakfast & brunch restaurant
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
Local's tip: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!

The Towne Plaza

Breakfast & lunch restaurant
203 Cass St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try the blueberry pancakes!

Folgarelli’s

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Grab their pasta, sauce, meatballs & focaccia for a quick authentic meal!

Charles and Reid Detroit Pizza

Pizza, salads & sandwiches. Beer & wine to go
113 E. State Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: They have a great $7 beer & slice Lunch Special!

Barrio

Tacos & tequilas
305 W Front St, Traverse City

Red Ginger

Asian cuisine & sushi
237 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Elegant/casual dining room dress code. Casual attire accepted in the bar

The Burrow

California-inspired restaurant
12930 S W Bayshore Dr, Traverse City

Taproot Cider House

Mostly organic restaurant & tapped ciders
300 E. Front Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great food and excellent selection of tapped ciders

Nittolo’s

Brick-oven pizzas & authentic Italian
104 Main Street, Lake Leelanau
Local's tip: For a next-level dining experience, ask to meet Eric!

Dairy Lodge

Local ice cream shop
405 N Division St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Cash only. They are open late during Summer
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

Mundos 305

Coffee bar
305 W Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try the Cheddar Lime Hash Burrito!

Silver Spruce Brewing Company

Local brewery with food truck on-site
439 E Eighth Street, Traverse City
Distance: 0.3 miles
Local's tip: Comfortable place to hang out. Great beer!

Rare Bird Brewpub

Local brewery & food
229 Lake Ave, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great beer & cocktails on draft. Try the pork belly nachos!

Mammoth Distilling

Craft cocktails lounge
221 Garland St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great live music most Wed-Sat. Bring in food from Archie's at The Workshop

The Parlor

Craft cocktails, wine, MI beers & food
205 Lake Ave., Traverse City
Locals Tip: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF Cocktails 4-6pm. Live music Thurs, Fri, Sat

The Pub

Downtown Gastropub
160 E Front St, Traverse City

North Bar TC

TC’s only year round rooftop lounge
160 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great place to watch sports

Left Foot Charley

Urban winery & tasting room
806 Red Dr Suite #100, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great patio. Try the Cinnamon Girl cider. Delish!

Bonobo Winery

Old Mission Peninsula Winery
12011 Center Rd, Traverse City

Shady Lane Cellars

Leelanau Peninsula winery & vineyard
9580 E Shady Ln, Suttons Bay
Local's note: Great place for good wine with a great patio and outdoor bar.
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers & more
Parking Lot B, Corner of E Grandview Pkwy @ Cass St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

Clinch Park

Beach, splash pad, restrooms, cafe & more
161 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
Local's Tip: Great place to enjoy a beautiful sunrise

State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay

Local downtown movie theaters
Downtown Traverse City
Local's tip: Saturday 10am Kids’ Matinees(State Theatre). All tickets only $1!!!

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Shopping, dining, tours & more
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Don't miss the tunnel tours.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Beaches, hiking & dunes along Lake Michigan
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor
Local's tip: Dunes get hot. Morning climbs in Summer are best. Take the scenic drive!

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd. Traverse City
Fresh produce & meats - Oryana

Shopping

Oryana

Organic Grocery Store and Café
260 E. 10th Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: The $5 Roasted Chickens on Wednesdays are the best in TC! Get them early!

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Shopping, dining, tours & more
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Don't miss the tunnel tours.

Burritt’s Fresh Markets

Specialty Grocery & Meat Market
509 W Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Fresh seafood and great brats for the grill

Bay Bread Co

Local artisan bakery
601 Randolph St, Traverse City
Local's tip: If you like cheese, try the Cheddar Cheese & Onion Loaf!

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsa and BBQ sauces!
Bike & XC ski rentals, sales & service - Brick Wheels

Services/Rentals

Brick Wheels

Bike service, sales & rentals
736 E 8th St, Traverse City

Leelanau Boat Co.

Boat rentals, service & storage
8585 E Bingham Rd, Traverse City
Local's tip: They have 2 NEW tritoons and a new pontoon for rent. They deliver!

JJ’s Just 1 More, Northern MI Tour

Transportation & tours
Norhtern MI

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service
Delivering Northern MI
Local's tip: Deliveres made into the rental & directly into the frigde before arrival

Green Mitt

A luxury, eco-friendly auto spa
1840 N US 31, Traverse City
Local's tip: The BEST free vacuums ever!

If you need to speak directly, please don't hesitate to call

Interested in owning in N. Michgan? Call Bob!

Enjoy!
~ The Bayshore Vacations Team