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Wauban Cottage

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Willowbrook Mill

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Wauban Cottage is minutes from Christmas Cove Beach. Start your day with continental breakfast, then relax in the garden or enjoy coffee and tea in the lobby. Free WiFi keeps you connected. Previous guests consistently share positive experiences.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Grand Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
202 West 3rd Street, Northport, MI, 49670

What's nearby

  • Willowbrook Mill - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christmas Cove Beach - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Leelanau Sands Casino - 11 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 23 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 42 min drive - 37.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northport Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knot Just a Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Wine Cellars - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yard & Lake - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wauban Cottage

Bed & breakfast remodeled in 2020 and located near Willowbrook Mill
Located close to Peterson Park and Christmas Cove Beach, Wauban Cottage provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Wauban Cottage offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mill Pond Inn Northport
Mill Pond Northport
Mill Pond Inn
Wauban Cottage Northport
Wauban Cottage Bed & breakfast
Wauban Cottage Bed & breakfast Northport

Frequently asked questions

Is Wauban Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wauban Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wauban Cottage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Wauban Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Northport, this bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Willowbrook Mill and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Peterson Park. Leelanau State Park and Christmas Cove Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Wauban Cottage Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent B&B with great owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very nice and the breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill and Davce

Nice B&B. Brad was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming B&B

We loved this charming B&B, location was great. Host was very friendly and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing, wonderful hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The rooms are great, I suggest having a bit more comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a comfortable stay, great to have a porch to sit on and put feet up after busy day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! We drove from Texas and felt right at home. The owners are great and we absolutely can not wait to go back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with interesting history. Very quiet setting and helpful, friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet stay in Northport. Comfortable room and bed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is so beautiful, room was charming, complete with a claw-foot tub in the huge bathroom. Bed very comfortable, everything was great! Conversation over breakfast was engaging, food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and quaint! The owners were very helpful and friendly. Loved how close to town it was👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute place to stay

Very cozy little cottage. Awesome hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. A highlight of our vacation. The ambiance is warm and welcoming. It's got a little cabin vibe. We loved it so much, we have reservations to go back in a few months.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very charming and wonderful location. The owners were very nice. The room was spacious and perfect for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older house but well kept up and owner was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host, Brad, was very conversational, gracious, and showed interest that we were satisfied with our stay. It’s a unique, quaint B&B on a beautiful, spacious property. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We would definitely stay here again next time we're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could have asked fro a most gracious host Brad, was always helpful with information, and places to go and things to do. Room was fantastic, bed was comfortable, everything was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and house , all within walking distance to town center and Lake Mich.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant historic b&b in Northport. Needs a little TLC around property, comfortable beds, clean and fresh rooms. Breakfast is ok. Good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely screened in porch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and peaceful. The house it self was historic and gorgeous. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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