Lake Michigan Cottage | Dog Friendly

HILLTOP is one of over 20 rental units at the Jolli-Lodge, a family-run resort since 1956. Nestled in the forest near Leland, on the largest private Lake Michigan access in the area, guests enjoy the private beach, tranquil property, free kayaks, paddle boards, and bicycles. Jolli-Lodge is the original Leelanau resort with laid-back, up-north style. PETS WELCOME in all units except: Game Room, Master Studio, Lodge Rooms. The space The Hilltop Cottage is one of the most beloved cottages at Jolli-Lodge. Cozy, relaxed, and perfectly positioned to enjoy both the beach and the wide open lawns. If you’re looking for a true Northern Michigan lakefront cottage experience, this is it. Think sandy feet, sunset swims, kids running barefoot across the grass, and coffee with a lake view. 🛏 Sleeping Arrangements Bedroom 1: King bed Bedroom 2: King bed Bedroom 3: Twin bed bunkbed & Twin/Queen bed bunkbed (great for kids) Comfortable mattresses, simple cottage style, plenty of fresh northern light. 🍳 Kitchen & Living Space Fully equipped kitchen Wood-burning fireplace (we provide free firewood) Dining table for family meals Coffee maker Outdoor grill Private lake view deck with dining table Cozy living area with lake views It’s not fussy. It’s functional, comfortable, and designed for real family use. 🌊 The Beach Jolli-Lodge sits on 700 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage. The Hilltop Cottage is just a short stroll to the shore. The beach changes from year to year, season to season and day to day, ranging from sandy to rocky and everything in between. Gradual entry water Stunning sunsets Beach chairs available Firepit for evening gatherings This is the largest private stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline in Leelanau County. 🚲 Included Resort Amenities When you stay at Hilltop, you’re not just renting a cottage, you’re part of a classic Michigan family resort. Complimentary use of: Kayaks Paddleboards Paddleboat Hobie Cat sailboat Bikes Tennis / Pickleball court Basketball hoop Shuffleboard Cornhole Ping pong Board games & puzzles Expansive lawns for soccer, tag, and cartwheels Old-school summer magic...without the schedule. 🐾 Dog Friendly Cottage Hilltop Cottage is pet friendly. Up to 2 dogs $60 per dog per stay Fenced dog play area on property Sorry, no pets allowed in main lodge building We know dogs are family, and they love the beach too. The north beach access is open to pets. 📍 Location – In the Heart of Leelanau Jolli-Lodge is located in: Leland, 5 minutes to downtown (Fishtown, shops, restaurants) 30 minutes to Traverse City 5 minutes to the northern border of The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Close to wineries, farm stands, hiking trails, and scenic drives — but peacefully tucked into the forest along Lake Michigan. 🏡 2026 Notes Celebrating 70 years of Jolli-Lodge Owners on property daily Live-in caretaker on site Full housekeeping staff daily Gift shop featuring curated local goods Front desk open daily from 8am to 9pm Family-run, hands-on hospitality 🌲 Why Families Love The Hilltop Cottage Easy beach access Great layout for parents + kids or couples traveling together Room to roam safely Community feel without losing privacy A place that feels nostalgic-in the best way This isn’t a high-gloss luxury rental. It’s something better: a place where summers feel like summers. Guest access The Jolli-Lodge Resort has 23 individual rental units of varying sizes, including lodge rooms, condos, and cottages that rent nightly and weekly. Most have beautiful Lake Michigan views (see individual listings), and all are just steps away from the water’s edge. Every cottage and condo has its own fully equipped, private kitchen. Lodge rooms share a common dining area that includes a refrigerator, microwave and toaster, plus dishes and utensils. Free parking is available to all guests. Laundry facilities are available on-site. Set back in the woods on the shore of Lake Michigan, just off of beautiful M-22, we are located only three miles south of Leland and historic Fishtown. The entire Leelanau Peninsula is easily accessible from the Jolli-Lodge. The closest winery is across the street, with over 20 more - plus breweries and distilleries - just minutes away. Both casual and fine dining are nearby. The world renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore begins just a few miles south of the lodge, the ferry to the Manitou Islands is within 5 minutes, and Traverse City is an easy 24 mile drive to the city center. Plenty of boutique shopping is available in Leland, Northport, Glen Arbor and Suttons Bay. Golf, fishing, hiking, biking, swimming, boating, shopping and relaxing are all popular activities with our guests. Quiet hours are from 11 pm - 9 am and are strictly enforced so that all of our guests can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of our lakeside property. No parties, please. We love Lake Michigan! Because our property is located extremely close to the shoreline, we are very careful about our waste water output. Our occupancy maximums for each unit are carefully calculated with this in mind and are strictly enforced. When making your reservations with us, all members of your group must be counted toward your total number of guests. This includes children and infants of any age/size. Any parties in excess of the occupancy limits as set forth on our website may be subject to cancellation without refund. The Jolli-Lodge is the original Lake Michigan resort - we’ve been hosting guests to the Leelanau Peninsula for 70 years! All guests of the Jolli-Lodge have access to the beaches, lawns, and recreational areas of the resort - including the ping-pong table, tennis/pickleball/basketball area, playground, playhouse, tire swing, shuffleboard court, soccer field, and horseshoes game. Open to all of our guests is the main lodge building, which houses our front desk/office and gift shop/commissary, and where coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are available 24/7. Jolli-Lodge guests frequently gather around the grand piano, original stone fireplace, and large flat screen TV in the main lodge living room. We have a diverse lending library, board games, and puzzles in the lodge as well. The spacious porch is an iconic, “up north” classic that looks out over the beautiful Lake Michigan vista and is open to all of our guests. The Jolli-Lodge paddle boards, kayaks, paddle boats, and fleet of bikes in all shapes and sizes are available for guest use at no charge. We provide free firewood for fireplaces and bonfires. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. We are family friendly, but we also have plenty of space for peace and quiet. Our family has lived on-site since 1956, and we are always on hand to answer questions, give local advice, and share our stories - we have plenty! The main office is staffed daily for your convenience.