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A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round!

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The Beach House is located in the quieter southern part of the lake, making it a perfect place to splash and play in the water.
The beach has 50ft of private frontage just steps from the home, with a huge sandy beach for guests to enjoy.  It also has a fun Tiki Hut with bar seating, a refrigerator, and more.
A fully renovated open concept living area with modern touches is the perfect place to gather after a long day of play.
Walking through to the back of the home, you'll find a large open concept living area, featuring the kitchen, dining area, and second living room.
The "master" bedroom has a king size bed and breathtaking sunset views over the lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12189.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bass Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round!

This lakeside retreat checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway year-round. The home is newly renovated, clean, spacious, and stocked with everything you need. Enjoy the sandy-bottom lakefront, beach fire pit, tiki hut, kayaks + paddle board, sunset views, and time to rest and play. The bunkroom is perfect to share with cousins or friends! No parties, please.

Downtown TC – 15 min; Leelanau & Old Mission – 25 min; Crystal Mtn. – 30 min.

Guests will not need to interact with us at any point during their stay, but we're available at any time for questions to make sure they have the best possible stay!

Brakel Point was originally developed as a row of 30-40 summer cottages along the Eastern shore of Silver Lake. Over time, most of these cottages have been renovated, and are now year-round homes for local residents or families with second homes. It's a quiet street with super friendly neighbors! The home is less than 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City, and is among the closest lakefront vacation rentals to town.

Guests will enter through a contactless keypad lock and have full access to the entire home and beach throughout their stay.

The Bunk House features three large bedrooms, all on the second level. The primary bedroom features a king sized bed and lounging chair. The second bedroom features a queen bed with a large walk-in closet with plenty of room for a pack and play, and the third bedroom we refer to as "The Bunk Room". It features two full-over-full bunk beds, with sleeping for eight. There are also two full bathrooms, one upstairs, and one on the main level. The main level bath has a tub for bathing.

The home was fully renovated in 2022, with all new appliances, flooring, paint, bathrooms, furniture & linens. The decor is simple and modern, and stocked with everything you'll need to enjoy your Up North vacation! We maintain a fully stocked kitchen, with fresh linens and plenty of bath and beach towels for all guests. In the summer months, you'll find three kayaks and a stand-up paddle board available, along with plenty of beach chairs, and patio furniture on the deck and down at the beach tiki hut.

There is onsite parking for 3-4 cars in the driveway, and additional street parking if needed. The Beach House is a little less than 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City.

Property manager

Jason & Chelsey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours from 10pm - 7am.
No Pets.
No Parties or Large Gatherings.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Bass Lake - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Front Street - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round! located?

This Traverse City holiday home is on the beach, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Turtle Creek Stadium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Bass Lake. Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get-away!

Cottage worked perfectly for our family of 8 adults and 3 kiddos for a weekend in Northern MI.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great place and close to everything in TC. Jason was very responsive to anything we needed. Great vaca!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Holiday Vacation!

The Bunk House was perfect for our family holiday getaway. Close to skiing at Crystal Mountain and close to great restaurants and shops in Traverse City, the location was perfect. The house itself was spacious, very clean, and comfortable for the whole family. We really appreciated all the info about the local area (best restaurants, hikes, etc.) provided as well, as it really allowed us to enjoy the local area with all the insider info! Thanks for everything and we can’t wait to get back again, hopefully in the summer next time to enjoy the beautiful lake and beach!!

10/10 Excellent

Jessyca U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

My family and I had a great week in Traverse City. We loved the house and lake we couldn't have asked for a better week. Owners are very nice and are great with communication. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place

Great location and lake home! The owner was available for questions and made the process painless. I would highly recommend the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jason & Chelsey

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Languages:

English