Traverse City Winery Stays: The Best Vineyard Lodging on Old Mission & Leelanau

Traverse City winery stays are perfect for a romantic couples getaway or a group trip in wine country. This guide breaks down every vineyard lodging in Traverse City worth booking, from full-service bed and breakfasts to private guesthouses, across both Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula.

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Best Winery Stays in Traverse City

Let’s start with the two full-service winery stays in the area, meaning you can sleep, eat, taste, and linger all without ever getting in a car.

Chateau Chantal Bed & Breakfast | Old Mission Peninsula

Best for: Couples getaway, romantic weekend, sunset views

One of Traverse City’s most iconic winery stays, Chateau Chantal sits at the top of Old Mission Peninsula with sweeping views of rolling vineyards and West Grand Traverse Bay on both sides.

Chateau Chantal has a European inn feel, elegant rooms and breakfast is included every morning. The patio at sunset is hard to beat.

The on-site tasting room means you do not have to go anywhere if you do not want to. But Chateau Chantal is also centrally located on Old Mission, so hitting other wineries like Brys Estate and Bowers Harbor during the day is easy.

✅  Why Stay Here
  • Panoramic views of West Grand Traverse Bay and the vineyards • Full breakfast included every morning   • On-site winery and tasting room   • Sunsets from the patio   • Central Old Mission location close to multiple top wineries

The Inn at Black Star Farms | Leelanau Peninsula

Best for: Special occasions, girls trips, anyone who wants a full wine country estate experience

If Chateau Chantal is the romantic hilltop retreat, Black Star Farms is the full wine country estate experience. This 160-acre equestrian-inspired boutique inn on the Leelanau Peninsula has been Voted Best Wine Country Hotel by USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards.

Every stay includes a daily house-made breakfast, a bottle of wine in your room on arrival, a complimentary flight or glass of wine at the tasting room, and access to hiking trails through the vineyards and woods. The property has its own tasting room, a steam sauna available to guests, and horses on property (privately boarded, not available for riding but a cool part of the scenery). The rooms have a clean contemporary feel.

The Leelanau Peninsula location also puts you within easy reach of dozens of other wineries along the Leelanau Wine Trail, making it the perfect home base for a proper wine country road trip.

✅  Why Stay Here
  • Award-winning wine country hotel  • Bottle of wine in your room on arrival   • Daily house-made breakfast   • 160-acre estate with trails • Perfect Leelanau Peninsula base for wine trail exploring • On-site tasting room

Winery Guesthouses Near Traverse City

Still located at tasting rooms, these two options are ideal if you want more space, more privacy, or room for a group.

Brys Estate Guesthouse | Old Mission Peninsula

Best for: Couples craving privacy, small friend groups. Sleeps 4.

Brys Estate is one of Old Mission’s most beloved wineries. Their two-story guesthouse has a full kitchen, a comfortable living area, and beautiful vineyard views from the private porch. They only offer this one guesthouse, so it is private and unique.

It is ideal for couples who want total privacy away from a hotel setting and shared spaces, or for a small group wanting a quiet, relaxed base on Old Mission Peninsula. Must be 25+ to book, and all guests must be 21+.

✅  Why Stay Here
  • Fully private   • Full kitchen for cooking your own meals   • Steps from one of Old Mission’s top tasting rooms   • Stunning vineyard views from the property   • Great for couples or small groups (2 to 4 guests)

Dune Bird House | Leelanau Peninsula

Best for: Small groups, friends. Sleeps 6 people.

The Dune Bird House is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that sleeps 6 and sits steps away from the Dune Bird Winery tasting room.

The home has floor-to-ceiling windows, an open concept kitchen and living space, an indoor fireplace, and a spacious patio with outdoor seating. Pets are allowed!

The location also puts you at the northern end of the Leelanau Wine Trail, close to some of the more off-the-beaten-path wineries and downs of Northport and Leland.

✅  Why Stay Here
  • Steps from Dune Bird Winery tasting room • Gorgeous, modern guesthouse with floor to cieling windows • Pets allowed

Vineyard Bed & Breakfast in Traverse City

This next option is not located directly at a winery, but it sits among the vines and earns its place on this list thanks to exceptional vineyard views and its ideal location on Old Mission Peninsula.

The Grey Hare Inn | Old Mission Peninsula

Best for: Couples, anyone who wants a slow, unplugged wine country weekend

The Grey Hare Inn is a small, intimate vineyard B&B on Old Mission Peninsula with only 3 guest rooms. It has a French farmhouse feel, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and over 20 acres of property to explore.

There is no tasting room on site, but the Inn sits close to several Old Mission wineries so you can easily spend your days tasting and come back to a genuinely relaxing home base. This is a true B&B with breakfast served every morning. They also have a fire pit, bocci ball court and board games and relaxing common spaces.

✅  Why Stay Here
• Stunning vineyard views from an Old Mission hillside. • Adults-only • Intimate, only 3 guest rooms   • European inn aesthetic • Minutes from top wineries in the region • 15min to downtown Traverse City

Vineyard-View Rentals Near Wineries

These will be the best options for large groups and multi family gatherings. Not located directly at tasting rooms, but either a short drive or close walk.

North Farm / Bel Lago Farmhouse | Leelanau Peninsula

Best for: Families, large groups. Sleeps 14 people.

Bel Lago Winery offers a unique stay at NorthFarm, a 180-acre working farmstead on the Leelanau Peninsula. With vineyard, orchard views and Scottish Highlander cows in the fields this is a one of a kind place to base a group trip in the heart of Leelanau.

The farmhouse is beautifully renovated and includes a cellar suite with its own private entrance and second kitchen and living spaces. The farmhouse sleeps 14, making it one of the best large group options in the Traverse City wine country area.

You are a short drive from multiple tasting rooms and wineries along the Leelanau Wine Trail. The wine country experience is still very much part of the trip, just with a lot more space and a lot more personality than a standard vacation rental.

✅  Why Stay Here
  • Great for families or group of friends   • Charming farmhouse aesthetic with vineyard views   • Quiet, peaceful setting   • Easy access to Leelanau Wine Trail wineries   • Rustic-meets-upscale

Vineyard View House | Leelanau Peninsula

Best for: Large groups, families

This is a beautiful historic farm property that sleeps 15 across two homes on 12 acres. There is plenty of space for families or a group of friends.

You can walk through the vineyards to the winery next door, and the location is fantastic for exploring many nearby wineries. The charming villages of Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau are close by for shopping and great food. The back of the house sits on a ridge overlooking the vineyards and the sunset views.

✅  Why Stay Here
• Walk through the vineyards to the winery next door • Sleeps 15 across two historic homes on 12 acres • Great base for the Leelanau Wine Trail   • Traditional Farmhouse aesthetic • Close to the villages of Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau

Traverse City Winery Stays at a Glance

Not sure which property is right for you? Here is a quick comparison to help you decide.

Property	Location	Best For	Sleeps	Breakfast	Price / Night
Winery B&Bs
Chateau Chantal	Old Mission	Couples & special occasions	2 per room	Included	$225 to $400+
Black Star Farms Inn	Leelanau	Couples & special occasions	2 per room	Included	$300 to $600+
Winery Guesthouses
Brys Estate Guesthouse	Old Mission	Couples & small groups	4	Self-catered	$475 to $595
Dune Bird House	Leelanau	Small groups & friends	6	Self-catered	~ $800
Vineyard B&B
The Grey Hare Inn	Old Mission	Couples & special occasions	2 per room	Included	$400 to $550+
Vineyard-View Rentals
Bel Lago at NorthFarm	Leelanau	Groups & large families	14	Self-catered	$800 to $1,530+
Vineyard Views House	Leelanau	Groups & large families	15	Self-catered	~ $1,000

Wine Stay FAQs & Trip Tips

Trip Planning Tips for Traverse City Winery Stays

A few practical notes to help your trip go smoothly.

• Book early for summer. July and August weekends at places like Black Star Farms and Chateau Chantal fill up months in advance. Aim to book at least 3-4 months ahead for peak season stays.
• Consider shoulder season. May and June and late September and October are great times to visit.
• Check for packages. Many properties offer add-ons like private tastings, winemaker dinners, or cellar tours. These are worth adding for a special occasion trip. Proposing? Many wineries have proposal packages.
• Eat well beyond the winery. Traverse City itself has a great food scene. Do not miss a dinner in town during your stay.
• Bring layers. Northern Michigan weather can be unpredictable even in summer. Evening vineyard patios get cool, and a light jacket goes a long way.

Is It Better to Stay on Old Mission or Leelanau Peninsula?

Honestly, both are wonderful, and the right answer depends entirely on what kind of trip you are after. Here is a simple breakdown:

🍷 OLD MISSION PENINSULA   • Closer to downtown Traverse City (15 to 25 minutes)   • More concentrated winery density, easier to hit multiple in a short amount of time   • Narrower, more scenic peninsula with bay views on both sides 🌿 LEELANAU PENINSULA   • More rural and sprawling, countryside views   • Larger wine trail with more total wineries to explore over multiple days   • Charming small towns like Suttons Bay, Leland, and Northport to explore

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