Cathead 2007 Rental Info

Welcome to our summer home, which sits on the pristine sands of Cathead Bay near the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. We are sharing it with others to help put our kids through college, and are looking for tenants who will take ownership care of our modest dwelling and respect the privacy of our neighbors and the purity of the environment.

We hope you are such people.






Our cottage is remote, being the next to last house on a 1.7 mile dead end private road. We are only two hundred feet away from nearly a mile of state-owned shoreline and hundreds of acres of untouched sand dunes. Northport is the nearest village; a fifteen minute drive away.




Our 110 feet of private sugar sand beach affords great swimming in clear water. Sit on our deck and watch the freighters and sailboats pass between our beach and South Fox Island, seventeen miles to the northwest. Enjoy spectacular multi-colored sunsets. And later, as darkness falls, look up at the sky and notice the thousands of stars illuminating the night.

Living on the beach can be refreshing. It can instill an undying appreciation of nature in children and adults alike.










Our newly painted living room, looking beachward, then inward.

We have three bedrooms and two baths. We prefer to sleep six people or less. Our inventory of beds is as follows:
1 Queen bed, in master bedroom
1 Double bed in second bedroom.
3 Twin beds. One is in second bedroom as a top bunk; the other two are as bunk beds in the third bedroom.













Our Master bedroom, with adjoining bath; the blue room, and green room.

We also have a laundry area equipped with a washer and dryer. For your convenience we have a television, VCR, and microwave oven, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. (Sorry, no dishwasher).

Our neighbors are our friends, and out of respect for them, we would like to limit our guests to individual families of six members or less, though we could sleep seven in special situations. We do not allow large gatherings, such as family reunions. No campers are allowed to be set up in the driveway, and we would like to know if you will have more than 3 cars during your stay.

You will need to bring linen, food, large plastic trash bags, charcoal, toilet paper and any other personal items. Also, plan to bring bath towels, kitchen towels, beach towels and warm clothing, as the nights can get cool.





Our efficient kitchen; our laundry area.

























Please note that we do not allow smoking, or pets.

Our telephone has been left on for your convenience. Cell phones typically don’t work in this remote area. Please note that to make long distance calls you will need your carriers access number and a calling card. Local calls are free of charge; long distance is at your expense.












Rates: In season rates are $1,900-$2,400 per week depending on the week and number of people. A deposit of fifty percent is due to hold your reservation. The balance is due on or before June 1st. Rental is normally from Saturday to Saturday. Plan to arrive after 3 p.m. and departure is required by 10:00 a.m.

In September and October, the rates are negotiable, starting at $1000 per week, All rentals are subject to a six percent (6%) Michigan Use Tax.

For more information please email Bill at wacorbett@gmail.com, or call Traverse City, Michigan (231) 947-0376.

2007 Rental Schedule:

Weeks Available.............Rate.........Open/Reserved
June 2-9
June 9-16
June 16-23
June 23-30
June 30- July 7.........................Family
July 7-14..................................Possible family
July 14-21................................Reserved for Miller/Allison
July 21-28................................Reserved for Bradish
July 28-Aug 4..........................Reserved for O'Brien
Aug 4-11..................................Reserved for O'Brien
Aug 11-18.................................Family
Aug 18-25................................Family
Aug 25-Sept 1..........................Adent
Sept 1-8...................................Adent
Sept 8-15
Sept 15-22
Sept 22-29





2006 Rental Schedule
Weeks Available.............Rate.........Open/Reserved
June 10-17...................$1,800
June 17-24..................$1,800
June 24-July 1.............$1,800
July 1-8......................Reserved: Miller/Allison
July 8-15.....................Reserved, family
July 15-22...................$2,100
July 22-29.................. Reserved, Johnson/Haas
July 29-Aug. 5...............Reserved: Budnick
Aug. 5-12....................Reserved Bradish
Aug. 12-19...................Reserved, family
Aug. 19-26...................$1,900
Aug. 26-Sept. 2.............$1,650
Sept. 2-9.......................$1,500
Sept. 9-16.................. $1,000
Sept. 16-23................. $1.000

Cathead Cottage 2005 Info

It's nearly half-past February, so we are finally planning what to do with our family cottage at Cathead Bay for 2005!

We've reserved Memorial Day weekend for the annual Corbett get-together, and June 11-18th for the parties that will no doubt commence after Nora's high school graduation and Steve's 21st birthday.

And one or two weeks will be reserved in August prior to Nora's departure for college and Leah's welcoming home.

But for the other weeks: we're open to friends sharing our space (for a small fee, of course, to help defray college costs).


Outside of our cottage with South Fox Island in Background


Our living room

Our Lake Michigan beach cottage sits on the pristine sands of Cathead Bay, near the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula. We are the next to last house on a 1.7 mile dead end private road, and only two hundred feet away from nearly a mile of state-owned shoreline and hundreds of acres of untouched sand dunes. Northport is the nearest village; a fifteen minute drive away.


Our 110 feet of private sugar sand beach affords great swimming in clear water. Sit on our deck and watch the freighters and sailboats pass between our beach and South Fox Island, seventeen miles to the northwest. Enjoy spectacular multi-colored sunsets. And later, as darkness falls, look up at the sky and notice the thousands of stars illuminating the night.



The "Loft" above our garage and the stairway to it.
(The garage will be locked, as we store our personal stuff there when guests come).

We have three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. We also have a laundry area equipped with a washer and dryer, and a water softener. For your convenience we have a television, DVD Player, VCR, and microwave oven, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. (Sorry, no dishwasher).

Our neighbors are our friends, and out of respect for them, we would like to limit our guests to individual families of six members or less, though we could sleep seven in special situations. We do not allow large gatherings, such as family reunions. No campers are allowed to be set up in the driveway, and we would like to know if you will have more than 3 cars during your stay.



Master Bedroom
(It is level; the cameraman was off kilter!)

You will need to bring linen, food, large plastic trash bags, charcoal, toilet paper and any other personal items. Also, plan to bring bath towels, kitchen towels, beach towels and warm clothing, as the nights can get cool. The cottage is furnished with:

1 Queen bed, in master bedroom
1 Double bed in second bedroom
3 Twin beds. One is in second bedroom as a top bunk; the other two are as bunk beds in the third bedroom.


Second Bedroom


Third Bedroom with bunk beds.



Our kitchen is efficient, yet adequate.



Dining Area with Kitchen to left. While dining you can often see the sunsets through the sliding glass door.

Our cottage telephone has been left on for your convenience. Cell phone service is not available. Please note that to make long distance calls you will need a phone card or the access number of your own carrier. Local calls are free of charge; long distance is at your expense.

Please note that we do not allow smoking, or pets, or firearms.


Generations gathering at the deck on a chilly day in May


Adequate seating for all the folks on the deck


Our screened porch provides relief from the hot sun, while providing a great place to eat a sandwich while listening to the wind and the waves!


Enjoying a beverage on the porch at sunset


On a windy day walk along the long sandy shoreline.


Imagine yourself sitting on the swing awaiting the sunset!


Kayaking at sunset during an unusually calm day on Lake Michigan.

Why not join us? Cottage availability can be determined by emailing Bill at:
wacorbett@charter.net