Title: Whaleback Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Whaleback Retreat ![Marina - Whaleback Retreat (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/082b26ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Whaleback Retreat (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/eb993b2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Whaleback Retreat (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/223c785a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Whaleback Retreat (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/101c47ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Whaleback Retreat (Leland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114170000/114163400/114163382/899a12e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Whaleback Retreat and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83680000/83676800/83676784/0bec4a68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to everything from this 1 Bedroom House Leland - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=83676784&PinnedHotelID=83676784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23610100/23610004/71cadf48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In Town Leland with Walk to Beach Great Layout for Groups Leland - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=23610004&PinnedHotelID=23610004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113050000/113049500/113049413/725784ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TLC Cottage in Leland - New- sleeps 12! 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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 Leland is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. [Visit our Leland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leland.dx183374) [View more Holiday homes in Leland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leland-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183374-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Aerial of Leland, Michigan of Lake Michigan in Autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193914/81fbcbed-82c6-4e4b-8b49-8cdfa0322dcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Leelanau 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320584/211350a6-ea0c-4a17-ba77-f924811585bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 5 min drive \- 5.2 miles - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 32 min drive \- 30.2 miles - ![Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/720908223088177152/17cb24de-0654-4717-ac57-ef4e21312b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Traverse City Beach 40 min drive \- 34.3 miles - Historic Fishtown 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - VI Grill 13 min drive - Village Cheese Shanty 3 min drive - Leelanau Pie & Pastry 6 min drive - Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse 6 min drive - Nittolo's Seafood And Social 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whaleback Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Whaleback Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Whaleback Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Whaleback Retreat? ### Where is Whaleback Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whaleback Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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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