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Fountain Point is a historic summer resort located right on the shore of South Lake Leelanau. We pride ourselves on blending 19th Century charm with 21st Century comfort. Open May through October

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The Hotel

   

The Fountain Point Hotel

The Fountain Point hotel consists of 13 guest rooms, 2 with attached private baths, the other 12 use private baths located at the end of the hall. Hotel rooms are a good option for cottage guest overflow and are available for nightly rentals with a two night minimum.

One of the original summer destinations in northwestern Michigan, the Fountain Point House welcomed its first guests on June 9, 1889. This particular lakeside setting was chosen as ideal because of the therapeutic waters flowing out of the artesian well, and the spectacular vistas down the lake. Guests and supplies arrived by steamer, departing from Traverse City and arriving at the Fountain Point House after a two hour journey. The average stay was one month. Since that time every effort has been made to preserve the original ambiance. Antique furnishings remain an essential part of the guest experience. By 1924 the Red Room and now Game Room were a part of this sprawling building where guests can play pool and read on rainy days. The front porch facing the lake wraps itself around the hotel. Wicker furniture and original porch chairs all in white with green cushions lure you for a quiet moment or hour with a book and the soothing sound of the fountain. The Game Room has ping pong, foosball and a 100 year old billiard table. There is a library of children’s books, novels and mystery stories. We have no television. The rooms are simply furnished with original furniture. There is one room with private bath. Daily and weekly rates vary during the season and which particular room you choose.
 
 

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse

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Treehouse

The Treehouse is named so because it sits on the edge of our forest.  This cottage sleeps 10 people in three queen bedrooms, a loft with 4 twins.

There is a full kitchen and a large living room, which opens onto a deck – half screened-in and half open.  There is a view of the lake and much privacy.

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse

Brown Cottage

The Brown Cottage is our largest cottage, sleeping thirteen people.  It was built in the Arts & Crafts architectural style and has one rambling floor with seven bedrooms.

The master bedroom is at one end of the cottage, and has a private bathroom.  The other end of the cottage is separated by a large living room and dining room.  Four bedrooms have two twins, which can be made into kings, one bedroom has a bunkbed, and there is a sleeping porch with a single twin bed.  There is a large newly renovated full kitchen in the back of the cottage.

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse

The Cook’s Cottage

The Cook’s cottage has two bedrooms, one with a king bed, and one with two twins.

A small efficiency kitchen separates the bedrooms.  There is a combined living and dining room, which opens on to a terrace.  The Cook’s Cottage does not have a view of the water, but is perhaps the most “private” of the Fountain Point cottages.

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse

The Dorm

 

The Dorm is one of our largest cottages, sleeping 10 people in five bedrooms: one queen bedroom, four bedrooms with two twins that can be made into king beds.

There are two bathrooms in The Dorm.  This cottage has a living room with a fire place for the colder months, as well as a large full kitchen.  There is a large screened-in porch at the front of the cottage, and a deck to the side.

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse

Cottage 18

 

Cottage 18 has two bedrooms, one with a king bed, and one with a queen and a twin bed.  There is a sleeper sofa in the living room.

Cottage 18 has a large living room and an efficiency kitchen, as well as a screened-in porch – which spans the length of the front of the cottage.  The terrace looks out at the fountain and the lake beyond.

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse

Cottage 17

Cottage 17 is entered through its shaded front porch into the efficiency kitchen and living room, which separate two bedrooms – one with a queen, and one with a two twins. There is a sofa bed in the living room.

Cottage 17 has beautiful views of the lake and the Fountain Point grounds.

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse

Cottage 16

Cottage 16 is entered through its shaded front porch into the efficiency kitchen and living room, which separate two bedrooms.

There is one bedroom with a queen bed, another bedroom with two twins, and  a futon in the living room. Cottage 16 has stunning views of the lake.

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse

Cottage 15

Cottage 15 is for a family of 4. It has two bedrooms and a bath. One bedroom with queen bed and the other has bunk beds.

A small Pullman kitchen with new window over the sink opens into the living room and dining area. There is a nice screened-in porch, a terrace with picnic table, gas grill, chaise lounges and view of the fountain and the lake.

Other Options…    The Hotel    Honeymoon    The Barn    Gebhardt Cottage    Cottage 5    Cottage 6    Cottage 7    Cottage 8    Shepherd’s Cottage    Mt. Auburn    Cottage 14    Cottage 15    Cottage 16    Cottage 17    Cottage 18    Cottage 19    The Dorm    Cook’s Cottage    Brown Cottage    Treehouse