Wine Country Lodging
Leelanau Wine Trail Lodging
Your Home Base for Northern Michigan Wine Country
Planning a wine tasting trip to Northern Michigan? The Roost A-Frame sits on the southern edge of Leelanau wine country—with 6 wineries within 20-25 minutes and the rest of the peninsula easily accessible for day trips.
Spend your days exploring award-winning tasting rooms like Rove, Bel Lago, and Ciccone, then come home to a private hot tub, a crackling firepit, and the quiet of a wooded retreat. Combine wine tasting with Sleeping Bear Dunes (30 min away) for the ultimate Northern Michigan getaway.
📍 Your Location in Wine Country
The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail features 20+ wineries spread across the peninsula. The A-Frame is positioned on the southern edge of wine country—several excellent wineries are within 20 minutes.
Closest Wineries
15-25 min drive
- Rove Winery at Gallagher Estate ~15-20 min
- Bel Lago Vineyard & Winery ~20 min
- French Valley Vineyard ~20 min
- Ciccone Vineyard & Winery ~20 min
- Chateau Fontaine ~20 min
- Shady Lane Cellars ~20-25 min
Suttons Bay & Northern Leelanau
35-45 min drive
- Suttons Bay tasting rooms 45 min
- 45 North Vineyard & Winery 40 min
- Black Star Farms 40 min
- Good Harbor Vineyards 35 min
Old Mission Peninsula
40-50 min drive
- Chateau Grand Traverse 45 min
- 2 Lads Winery 45 min
- Peninsula Cellars 40 min
You're also just 25 min from downtown TC's wine bars.
✨ Why Stay Here for Wine Tasting
🗺️ Plan Your Wine Trail Trip
The A-Frame's location on the southern edge of Leelanau wine country makes it easy to tackle the wine trail in geographic loops—without backtracking or spending your whole day in the car.
Route 1: Southern Leelanau Loop
This is the closest loop to your cabin—perfect for an afternoon trip after a morning at the Dunes.
| Winery | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rove Estate | Modern, food-forward | Stunning hilltop views, wood-fired pizza, great rosé |
| Bel Lago Vineyard | Estate wines, relaxed | Tempranillo and Pinot Noir, vineyard views |
| French Valley Vineyard | Small-batch, intimate | Family-run, French-style wines |
| Ciccone Vineyard | Italian varietals | Yes, Madonna's family—try the Dolcetto |
| Chateau Fontaine | Classic Michigan wines | Beautiful grounds, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay |
| Shady Lane Cellars | Cool-climate specialists | Historic fieldstone tasting room, excellent Riesling |
Suggested route: Start at Rove for the views and lunch, then work your way to Bel Lago → Ciccone → Chateau Fontaine → Shady Lane. Head back to the cabin or grab dinner in Lake Ann.
Pro tip: This loop pairs perfectly with a morning at Sleeping Bear Dunes—hit the Dune Climb or Esch Beach, then start your wine tour around 1-2pm.
Route 2: Suttons Bay & Northern Leelanau Loop
The heart of Leelanau wine country. Suttons Bay has multiple walkable tasting rooms plus great restaurants.
| Winery | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 45 North Vineyard | Sparkling & still | Named for the 45th parallel, excellent sparkling wines |
| Black Star Farms | Full experience | Cheese cave, tasting room, café, inn—plan extra time |
| Chateau de Leelanau | Suttons Bay tasting room | Walkable downtown, wines and hard ciders |
| L. Mawby / Mawby Sparkling | Sparkling only | Michigan's premier sparkling wine producer |
| Good Harbor Vineyards | Northern Leelanau | Great Riesling, scenic drive north |
| Leelanau Cellars | Large selection | One of the original Leelanau wineries |
Suggested route: Drive to Suttons Bay first. Start at 45 North or Black Star Farms, then walk the downtown tasting rooms. Lunch at Martha's Leelanau Table. Afternoon: head north to Good Harbor or Leelanau Cellars, or south to L. Mawby for sparkling.
Pro tip: Make reservations for Black Star Farms cheese cave experience—it books up.
Route 3: Old Mission Peninsula
A separate peninsula east of Traverse City with 11 wineries. Different soil, different climate, different wines—worth a day trip.
| Winery | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chateau Grand Traverse | Large, established | Michigan's first Riesling vinifera, great views |
| 2 Lads Winery | Cool-climate reds | Sparkling wines and Pinot Noir specialists |
| Peninsula Cellars | Rustic charm | Tasting room in a 1896 one-room schoolhouse |
| Bowers Harbor Vineyards | Broad selection | Historic property, beautiful grounds |
| Bonobo Winery | Modern, minimal | Clean wines, great architecture |
| Mari Vineyards | Italian influence | Underground caves, Tuscan-inspired |
Suggested route: Take M-72 to Traverse City, then head north on Center Road (M-37). Work your way up the peninsula, stopping at 2-3 wineries each direction. Lunch at Jolly Pumpkin (bay views) or Bonobo.
Pro tip: Old Mission Peninsula is narrower and more concentrated than Leelanau—you can easily hit 4-5 wineries without much driving.
📅 3-Day Wine Country Itinerary
Sleeping Bear Dunes + Southern Leelanau
- AM Dune Climb or Empire Bluff Trail (25-30 min from cabin)
- Lunch Art's Tavern in Glen Arbor or pizza at Rove
- PM Southern Leelanau loop (Rove → Bel Lago → Ciccone → Shady Lane)
- Eve Hot tub at the cabin, open a bottle from the day
Suttons Bay Full Day
- Drive To Suttons Bay (45 min)
- AM Black Star Farms (cheese cave + tasting), 45 North
- Lunch Martha's Leelanau Table or Boone's in Suttons Bay
- PM Downtown tasting rooms, then L. Mawby for sparkling
- Eve Dinner in Traverse City or back at the cabin
Old Mission or Relaxation
- Option A Old Mission Peninsula wine tour (40-50 min)
- Option B Kayaking, beach day, or nature preserve trails
- PM Pick up bottles at your favorite winery from Days 1-2
🚐 Don't Want to Drive? Book a Wine Tour
Several companies offer guided wine tours with pickup in Traverse City (25 min from the cabin). They handle the driving, reservations, and route planning—you just show up and taste.
Wonderland Tours
4-6 hour custom tours, luxury SUVs, pickup from accommodations
Grand Traverse Tours
Mercedes shuttles, both peninsulas, private and join-in options
Magic Shuttle Bus
Group tours, party-friendly, 4-5 wineries per tour
Blue Lakes Private Wine Tours
Family-owned, groups 2-56, customizable
TC Wine Girl
Private VIP tours, personal chauffeur
Up North Tours
Comfortable vans, snacks included
Pricing: Most tours run $100-200/person for 4-5 hour experiences. Private tours for groups of 6+ often work out to $80-100/person.
Pro tip: Book tours that pick up in downtown Traverse City—it's just 25 min from the cabin, and you can grab dinner downtown after.
Full list of tour companies →🎉 Wine Trail Events (Book Early—They Sell Out)
The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail hosts several ticketed events throughout the year. These are popular with locals and visitors alike—tickets often sell out weeks in advance.
| Event | When | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Sips & Soups | Late January | Wine + soup pairings at each winery. $35/ticket includes tastings + $10 "Cork Cash" |
| Snow on the Vines | February | Winter wine event, cozy tasting rooms |
| Wine & Cheese | March | Wine paired with artisan cheeses |
| Spring Sip & Savor | May | Kick off the season with food pairings |
| Harvest Days | All September | Wine club benefits at all wineries—complimentary tastings, discounts |
| Hunt for the Reds of October | October | Red wine focus, fall colors |
| Toast the Season | Early November | Holiday food + wine pairings, wineries decorated with lights |
Pro tip: Harvest Days (September) is the best value—one ticket gets you wine club member benefits at every winery all month long.
📚 Wine Trail Resources
| Resource | Link | What It's For |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Wine Map | lpwines.com/regional-wine-map | Plan your route, see all 25 wineries |
| Official Wine Trail Site | lpwines.com | Winery profiles, hours, events |
| Events Calendar | lpwines.com/upcoming-events | Wine trail events and ticket sales |
| Wine Transportation | lpwines.com/wine-transportation | Tour companies, group transportation |
| Trip Planning | lpwines.com/plan-your-trip | Lodging, dining, things to do |
🏡 The Cabin
Roost A-Frame
A cozy A-frame cabin tucked in the woods near Lake Ann. Perfect for couples or a double date—sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. Unwind in the private hot tub after a day of wine tasting, gather around the firepit with a bottle from your travels, and explore the 200-acre nature preserve right out the back door.
Amenities
- Private Hot Tub
- Outdoor Firepit
- Full Kitchen
- High-Speed WiFi
- Smart TV
- 2 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- Nature Preserve Access
Book Your Wine Country Getaway
6 wineries within 20-25 minutes. Private hot tub. Firepit. Sleeping Bear Dunes 30 minutes away. The perfect Northern Michigan escape.
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