Quaint waterfront home with amazing beachfront entertainment area!

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Traverse city, MI

Front Street
‪7 min drive‬
Village at Grand Traverse Commons
‪9 min drive‬
Traverse City Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

full bedroom

2 Double Beds

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Small beachfront cottage just minutes from beautiful Traverse City, MI on M-22 (most recently recognized as the most scenic drive in the U.S.). 1,100 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located directly on the west side of West Bay. Includes 2 full beds, 2 twin beds, and one queen bed. Max occupancy is 6 adults (plus 4 kids under 5). All rooms have black-out curtains. The breeze off the cool water is usually sufficient, however, there is central air now available to keep you comfortable if we have unusually hot weather.

Home has furnished kitchen, washer/dryer, wifi, cable, gas grille, and 2 kayaks with life jackets.

Large deck with expansive view of power island, which was once owned by Henry Ford and visited by Babe Ruth. The upper deck has a dining set and cozy outdoor furniture to fully enjoy the view!

The entertainment area on the beach (CLOSED NOV-APRIL/MAY depending on the spring weather) includes outdoor bathroom with shower, 2 42-inch TV's to enjoy your favorite movie or game beachside. The beach bar has ample outdoor furnishings to relax and enjoy cocktails with family and friends. The WATER CHANGES from year to year and we have a small beach to enjoy this year.
Leelanau peninsula, old mission peninsula, and Sleeping Bear Dunes are all nearby attractions that offer a variety of options to keep you busy.

Elmwood township license # 2025-43

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house

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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

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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. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse city, MI

What's nearby

Front Street - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
Munson Healthcare - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Barrio - ‬8 min drive
‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬7 min drive
‪Loco Boys Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Slabtown Burger - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint waterfront home with amazing beachfront entertainment area! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint waterfront home with amazing beachfront entertainment area!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint waterfront home with amazing beachfront entertainment area!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint waterfront home with amazing beachfront entertainment area! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Brengman Brothers and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Wags West and West End Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

23 Sept 2024

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

Wedding getaway

Everything was just perfect it was clean and had all amenities great view couldn’t have asked for anything better it was just fabulous

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

21 June 2024

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

Great stay!

Thank you for another wonderful week in TC! We love the location and all of the outdoor amenities! We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

10 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful view, comfy living!

Beautiful property, right on the bay. Easy access to the water for kids to walk in and enjoy the water. Bay views from 2 bedrooms and enjoyed the sounds of the waves crashing from the deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Illinois

19 June 2023

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

Great Location

Love being on the lake and the great location to downtown TC

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

23 July 2023

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

Family Reunion

We had a great time. Magnificent views and the house was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy O.

14 July 2023

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

Awesome location and views

This was our third time staying there. We’ve already booked it for next year. This is a place that we look forward to coming to year after year. The owners are great people, and really take care of their place

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Southfield, MI

15 Oct 2023

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

Adult getaway weekend

3 adult couples for a wine/brewery fall weekend. GREAT place to stay!!! Had everything we needed and was in the perfect location. Had the weather cooperated, would have definitely spent more time at the outdoor bar. Looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Deb W.

30 June 2023

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

Traverse city,Michigan

Great location to everything. Home looks like the pics and has everything you need.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

30 May 2023

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

Perfect View and Perfect Location

Our family enjoyed being on the water and the beautiful views. We took out the kayaks in the morning, searched the rocks for treasures, and relaxed and enjoyed the view. The house was close to everything. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C., Monroe, GA USA

20 July 2023

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

Awesome Traverse City Cottage on the water

This place is absolutely beautiful and amazing!!! It’s on the water with kayaks and chairs to sit on beach with your feet in the water. All the amenities you can imagine. We will return!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PJ O.

3 Apr 2023

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

Incredible Traverse City Getaway

The property was clean and exactly as advertised. The back deck and patio beach area are amazing. I can't imagine a better set up to spend a summer day on the water. Communication was simple and smooth, will definitely be looking into coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

16 Nov 2020

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

Loved it!!

We had a wonderful time. Ky was a great host. Everything was perfect. Thank you, Ky!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shaye S.

29 Aug 2017

Beautiful Outdoor Areas

We really enjoyed our stay at this property! The view, lower bar and location were perfect. The house was very clean and the owners were nice to work with. There was no dock due to a storm that had apparently ruined it, but this was not an issue for us. Our only real issue was that the outdoor patio cushions needed to be replaced and there could have been a better selection of pans for cooking. We still plan to come back as soon as we can. We loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

25 Sept 2021

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

Great location and view

Coffee pot was not working right but we managed to make it work. Missing soap and shampoo in showers. We had to stop by store to get them. Good paper towels, garbage bags Trash cans were full. Love gas fire outdoors.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P., New Lothrop, MI.

22 June 2023

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

Best stay ever!

I have been traveling to Traverse City for 20+ years with my Mom and my 7 aunts. This was our first stay on this property and it was absolutely amazing! We kept commenting all week on how clean it was! We loved all of the outdoor space. The lower deck with the bar and bathroom was a fun spot to hang out. Kayaks and paddleboards were fun in the morning! The upper deck for morning coffee and to sit by the fire table at night was awesome. The location was perfect as we traveled to Suttons Bay and Leland to experience Fishtown. We already booked this same property for next year (before we even left). Very close to downtown Traverse City which we plan on exploring next year. Thank you so much for a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S., Oceanside, CA

1 Oct 2021

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

Perfect house, perfect location!

We had the most wonderful family vacation. First off, the house is so gorgeous. Our young boys had a great time playing out on the small beach, we kayaked, lounged and just had the best time utilizing all the amenities provided. All areas of the house felt fully stoked and well cared for. Ky was a very responsive and kind host. We had the smallest issue with one of the toilets and he had is fixed within an hour of discussing it with him. We have a property that we rent and I know all the care and dedication that goes into running and beautiful, smooth operating home and they have mastered that here. Highly recommend this property. We were two families vacationing together - 4 adults, 4 young children - and it was so spacious and comfortable for our group. Book this place and enjoy a wonderful vacation !!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

4th of July

We had a great weekend on the bay. The views are incredible. We were pleased to find out that there was a nice sandy area for the kids to play although it does get rocky quick so you’ll want water shoes. We were able to moor our pontoon in front of the house which was also a plus. My only complaints are cleanliness - the dining table was dirty and it seemed like the cleaning process was rushed. Also the pictures in the listing are confusing. We expected an upstairs and a downstairs with 2 living areas however the indoor space is all on one level. It was a little tight with our 8 guests but we made it work. The outdoor bar space is phenomenal and great for a group of friends. Overall we had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chase B.

24 Sept 2017

What a peaceful getaway! Can't beat the sound of gentle waves all night.

We had a bachelor party weekend and this place could not have been more fitting. The weather was beautiful and the outdoor area is the ultimate set up. We enjoyed bumming it on the beach and the outdoor bar with 2 big screens keeping an eye on the baseball/ football games. Already looking for an excuse to come back for another stay! The only inconvenience we had was we couldn't get the coffee pot to work at all. We noticed there was a small spare and when we tried to use that one, the coffee overflowed out of the filter and wouldn't drain into the pot. Wasn't a big deal, there was a speedway right up the road to grab our morning coffee. Overall the place far exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much for our stay, this place truly made memories that will last a life time!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anna W.

27 June 2024

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

Beautiful views for a restful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed the absolutely beautiful for you off the deck and having access to the beach right on property. The lapping of the waves was very peaceful to listen to in the evening when going to bed. The house was well supplied for things that we needed for our stay. Ky was very responsive and helpful. The communication with Kai was exceptional, Ky even started our dinner once the crockpot was brought over, which meant our family was able to have a wonderful sit down meal after a busy day of preparing for our son’s wedding. The location on the peninsula makes it easy to head north, head west or head south into Traverse City, which was a very convenient for the plans that we had. The house is situated on a busy road, and there was quite a bit of road noise. However saying that, it’s something that you just ignore once you see the view and hear the lake waves. There was ample parking for our multiple vehicles, and the maintenance man was very helpful with respect to our cardboard boxes and tending to the lawn and letting us know that he was there. Which was very nice. We would definitely stay here again for our next trip to Traverse City.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

30 Oct 2022

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

Perfect Spot

This place was a perfect place for our group. We had such a great time. Would love to go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noelle B.

17 Oct 2022

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

Girls Getaway

Perfect! Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

14 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful spot!

Great spot to get away!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Steve G.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view of West Grand Traverse Bay

Good rental house. The view the West Bay is really spectacular. Easy drive into Traverse City. Several wineries are very close to the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie R.

26 Sept 2022

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

Nice

Perfect home for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

25 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views close to wineries.

Overall a nice property. Good, prompt communication from host Ky. Clean with gorgeous views of Bay. Surprised that the fabulous lower deck is accessible only by outdoor steps. Unfortunately cool wet weather limited our use of that cool space. Our biggest issue were the swarms of fruit flies. The few dishes of vinegar that were placed around did not even touch the problem. Ky said this is a “seasonal problem.” Have not experienced this before. A brand new TV had been installed (box was still in drive) but updated password info was not provided. A bit of frustration and a few phone calls solved the issue but could have been handled better. Football fans were missing their game!! We managed to have a great few days in spite of this. Overall give this VRBO a high rating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ky

We are a family of 5. We have owned this home for over 10 years. We live in Traverse City ourselves, so let us know if you have any questions about the local area!

Why they chose this property

We love this property for it's back yard!

What makes this property unique

Close to downtown TC (about 5 minute drive). Central location to wineries on both Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula. Waterfront with your own beach at your doorstep. Unique beachside bar/ entertainment area to sit back and relax and listen to the waves roll in, all while watching your favorite show or game!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

full bedroom

Queen bedroom

Twin Bedroom

1 bathroom

Main floor bathroom

Upstairs bathroom

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