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Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)

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Beach
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 698.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Traverse City, MI
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)

This beautiful "Baycation" house is the perfect place to spend your summer vacation! (Located right next door to our other VRBO property #407276 if you are interested in renting two houses for larger groups)

This beach house is a three bedroom, one bath home located directly on East Grand Traverse Bay. It has spectacular views, private sandy beach, and is located 2.5 miles from downtown Traverse City. It is also an easy walking distance along the beach to the State Park where you can enjoy recreational water equipment rentals. We also have a fire pit for s'mores.

We provide a washer and dryer, and all linens. (bring your own beach towels).

Master Bedroom: Queen bed (and a pull out love seat)
Bedroom #2: Queen bed
Bedroom #3: Full bed

Property manager

Patty
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Located directly on East Grand Traverse Bay with sandy beach

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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10.0 out of 10, (110 reviews)
Located directly on East Grand Traverse Bay with sandy beach

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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
Property Registration Number STR #009672

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Front Street - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Traverse City State Park, Lake Michigan and Front Street. Grand Traverse Bay and Traverse City Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
We really enjoyed our stay. The beach was a lot of fun for kids. We liked how close everything was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TC Trip
Perfect location! The house was exactly what we needed for our stay. Host very responsive. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful views and close to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traverse weekend
Nice house with beautiful water view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traverse City
Great place to stay! Location was wonderful. Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vaca spot
House was the perfect location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved kayaking!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharidan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding getaway
We booked this property for the week of our wedding. The location was perfect and the size of the house was great! We had one slight hiccup at the beginning of our stay but the home/property owner made sure it was taken care of in a timely manner and I appreciated that!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous lake view!
We had a wonderful time at this quaint beach house! Perfect for a summer trip up north. We enjoyed the lovely water and kayaked daily. Great location away from downtown, but easy to go in for dinners and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot
This property was exactly as listed. Clean with necessary bedding, towels and misc l. Supplies. Beautiful view of the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Little Lake House
We had a really great time here! The water was very clear and the beach was clean. The house was perfect for our family of four. There was a lot of traffic noise, but we were expecting that. We would definitely like to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest house on Grand Traverse Bay
We came up for a girls weekend the house was so cute and clean and the views were amazing on the lake!! The back porch light was out and I messaged the owner and someone came right over. Thank you for your beautiful rental we had the best time staying here!! And can’t wait to book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the bay
Very nice cabin on a beautiful bay. So peaceful and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime Location
This little house is right at the south end of the beautiful East Arm of the Grand Traverse Bay and the view is amazing. The beach is picturesque and we had many duck visitors. We could even see the house from the fishing charter we booked nearby. Only thing to keep in mind was heavy traffic noise during morning rush hour from the busy Munson Avenue. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last minute getaway
Perfect beach house, highly recommend! We will be back in the summer :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a beautiful family vacation.
The house was perfect for our family of 4. We lounged on the porch, kayaked, swam in the lake, and had a happy hour with the neighbors. I would say the only negative was the very very busy street.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home and beach
My family of 5 had a wonderful vacation at this home. It is small, but the owners have made very good use of the space and supplied many thoughtful touches to make the stay very comfortable. We will be back! Thank you, Patty and Joe!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view of the bay
My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely waterfront property! The property is on a busy road but still felt like a retreat behind the property fence, with the stunning view of the bay. Perfect end to each day of activities to just sit on the deck, and watch and listen to the waves hitting the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adult weekend away
We had 5 adults staying at the house, and we all had a wonderful time. The house was the perfect size for us. We've been to Traverse City many times, but this was our first time staying along the water. The views were stunning. We enjoyed fires in the fire pit each night while listening to the waves. The location is so close to downtown as well. All in all, it was fantastic trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect!
We had the most wonderful stay at this home. We had the pleasure of staying next to Patty and Joe, who checked on us frequently and asked if we needed anything. This little home is absolutely perfect and right on the beach! It was very clean and welcoming. As others mentioned, you can hear the traffic on Front St. but we got used to it quickly and it did not bother my children. This was the best vacation we’ve had as a family, largely because of being able to stay in this beautiful home. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation
The cottage and the location were awesome. We knew immediately that we wanted to return in 2025. The cottage is small (I would guess around 1100 sq. Feet) but the owners have made good use of the available space. It was perfect for us. It’s not fancy but it is a cottage. It could use a larger tv in the living room. The beach and bay were wonderful. East Bay is our favorite body of water. It is so clean and clear and has a hard sandy bottom. We didn’t even need water shoes. The view was fantastic!! We hope to come back every year! This place is a gem for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house on the lake
When we first arrived we had to do some cleaning. As warned in some reviews the house was on a very busy street and you could hear the traffic from inside so definitely needed a sound machine. Otherwise the location in proximity to everything was great, the view and being on the water was amazing, check in was easy, the host was prompt in responding prior to arrival. All in all I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
The home was very nice and clean. Our view of East Traverse Bay was beautiful while sitting on the deck, beach or the living room (lots of windows). Our 2 year old grandson really enjoyed the daily visits from the many duck families. The only suggestion for improvement would be that the deck needs some repair work, spongy in places. Also a small step stool would help in the laundry area. It was impossible to read the dryer settings. We did bring a couple of fans to use in the bedrooms. Also a couple of large garbage bags (there were kitchen garbage bags provided), our own laundry soap, shampoo and body wash. Everything else was available in the home. I would rebook this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ines L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Werner H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great traverse stay
Great little house right on the bay. Was a perfect spot for my family if 3, but plenty of room for a bigger family. Close to downtown traverse city. My kiddo loves the little beach and the neighbors were friendly. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patty

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Our family moved to Traverse City in 2011 and quickly fell in love with it. We call it the Caribbean of the North!

Why they chose this property

The location is perfect and the views are spectacular.

Languages:

English

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