Title: Whaleback Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whaleback Retreat ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/082b26ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/w1290h858x0y0-be968058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/96e64457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/223c785a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/0aa79b2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Whaleback Retreat and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whaleback Retreat Welcome to this charming house in Leland. This marvelous property boasts 4 bedrooms, including a king bed, 2 queen beds, and a bunk bed with trundle. With 2 bathrooms featuring shower, tub and hair dryers, guests will feel right at home. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your holiday one to remember. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,300 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.00333,-85.77302&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BquqGjpojO%3FW%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40SBW%40U%40SBUBUBUBUBSBUDSDUBSDSDUDSFSDSDSFSFQFSFSFQFSFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHQHOHOJOHOJMHOJOJMJMJOJMLKJKJMLKJMLKJILKLILKLGLKLGLINGLILGLGNELGNELENELENENCLCNENALCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLDLFLFNHLFLHLFLJLFLJLHLJJHLJJLLJJLJJLJJLJNJLJLJNHNJLJNHNHNHNHPHPHNHRHNFPHPFPFRFPHRDRFPFRDRDRFRDRDTDRBRDTDTBRBRBTBTBTBT%40RBT%40V%40R%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATAVARATATCTATCRCVCTCRCTCRERETCTERERERGRERERGRGRERIPGRGPGPIPGRINIPIPIPININININKNKNILKNKNKJKNKLMJKLKLMJKJMJKHMLMHMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMFODMFODODMDOBODMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMIMIMIMIMMKIMKKKMKKMKKMMKMKOKKKOKOIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIQIOIQGSIQGQGQGSGQGSGSGSESESGSESESESCUEUEQCUCUCSCUCWCSAUAUCUAUASAWAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ThEgZIcgXutX5FiYctaUsTYpSno=) Leland, MI #### What's nearby - Historic Fishtown - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles - Manitou Island Transit - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Van's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles - Leelanau Sands Casino - 20 min drive - 14.6 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪VI Grill - ‬13 min drive - ‪Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fishtown Village Cheese Shanty - ‬3 min drive - ‪Streetside Grille - ‬13 min drive - ‪Nittolo's Seafood And Social - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whaleback Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Whaleback Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whaleback Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Whaleback Retreat located? > Situated in Leland, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Van's Beach and Historic Fishtown are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whaleback Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael J. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend away! The location was fantastic! Minutes from fishtown! exploring the area and the wineries! ##### Michael J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole W. 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful get away spot for families that is close to FishTown and Van's beach. Plenty of room in this home for all of the family. Less than a 5 min drive to Van's beach or Fishtown. The property is expansive and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks! ##### Nicole W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia S. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fourth of July Weekend We had an incredible stay at Bradley’s home. The pictures were exactly how the home was set up. A full kitchen full of all the cooking utensils you need. Rooms and bathrooms were all clean with plenty of towels to use. It was the perfect location, 5 minute ride to Leland where we enjoyed two delicious fish dinners at the Cove. Then only a 25 minute ride to the Cherry festival in TC. We enjoyed a beautiful day at the sleeping bear beach as well. I would 1000% stay here again. Bradley was very responsive if I needed to ask any questions as well! ##### Julia S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy A. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was in a great area very close to downtown Leland. Host was very responsive and his home had everything we needed! ##### Joy A. 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