Summer Beach Cottage

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Traverse City, MI

Front Street8 min drive
Village at Grand Traverse Commons10 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park11 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Traverse City.......Pure Michigan at its finest! Welcome to our quaint Traverse City family Cottage was built in 1954 overlooking Lake Michigan, and perfectly placed 4 minutes north of Traverse City on M22. The Cottage offers the quaint design, comfort, and living of a vintage cottage blended with some of today's modern conveniences.

Enjoy the tranquility and inspiration of the early morning sunrise as it lights up the day. Sit in the living room and look out over the crystal-clear blue water of Lake Michigan. Relax in the family room with the 65" flat-screen TV above the stone fireplace, with access to DVDs, books, & games on hand for hours of family enjoyment.

Across the street and down the wooden stairs you will find crystal clear blue water, a large sandy beach with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Enjoy drinking your morning coffee, family time with your children or sipping your evening cocktail while relaxing in the Adirondack chairs along the beach.

After a great day in the fresh air of Northern Michigan recharge in the comfort and privacy of one of the quaint Bedrooms. Open the windows and relax with the evening breezes coming into your room off of the lake as you lie down and fall asleep in the rich comfort of memory foam mattresses and 100% cotton sheets for every bed.

Our Cottage is a 2000 square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Full Bathroom home with a Living Room, Full eat-in Kitchen, and a Butler's Pantry off of the very spacious Family Room. The Cottage will comfortably accommodate 2 adults/bedroom—occupancy is 8 adults plus up to 2 children under the age of 5. [AS PER TOWNSHIP SHORT TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE: Only 2 adult guests per room and no guests to sleep on, air mattresses, or in tents.

Our Cottage is perfectly located just a few miles from world-class dining, entertainment, shopping, and outdoor activities of Traverse City, plus to the North of the Cottage is the quaint towns of Suttons Bay and Northport.

Enjoy convenient access to the very popular and well-traveled route M22, which is one of the beautiful scenic shoreline drives from Traverse City to Suttons Bay and onward to Northport. Continue a little further North beyond Northport to the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula where you will find Leelanau State Park. Discover the historic Grand Traverse Lighthouse offering tours & sweeping views from the Light Tower overlooking Lake Michigan.

The opportunity for amazing day trips is endless. In very close proximity there is incredible access to renowned wineries and affiliated tours. Within an hour's drive arrive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Charlevoix, or Boyne City. In less than 2.5 hours enjoy a scenic drive and arrive in historic Petoskey or North to Mackinac City where you are able to catch a ferry to Pure Michigan's #1 Tourist destination Historic Mackinac Island.

Property manager

Jeffrey Smith

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING inside the cottage!

Please ensure all dishes, utensils, pots & pans are clean prior to checkout.

Please bring your own chairs, beach towels, and blankets for outside use. Please do not take any of our blankets, towels or chairs to the beach.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 2023-29

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. Brengman Brothers and Great Lakes Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Front Street and Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min drive
Front Street - 8 min drive
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 10 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Loco Boys Brewing Company - 8 min drive
Barrio - 9 min drive
North Peak Brewing Company - 8 min drive
Pangea's Pizza - 9 min drive
West End Tavern - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Beach Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brengman Brothers and Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

28 October 2023

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

Traverse City stay

The property is well stocked with all you will need, the beds were comfortable. It is an older house, but very nice. Jeffrey is a great host, his communication is superb. He provided lots of information on the home and the area, which was very helpful! The highway outside has constant traffic, but the noise was minimal inside the home. The views of Grand Traverse Bay are really exceptional. We stayed in October and the fall weather was mostly gray and chilly, in the 50s during the day. Day trips to Mackinac City and to Sleeping Bear Dunes were really exceptional. It was a great stay for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

28 October 2023

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

Great place to stay!

This lovely home was perfect for a long getaway weekend with family. House is set up well for families to share and the location is wonderful Beautiful views of the sunrise!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemarie J.

25 September 2023

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

September get away weekend

The owner was very pleasant and eager to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. He was receptive to a few suggestions we had for future renters based on our past experiences. Overall a good location to explore Traverse City with beautiful views of the bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Felicia S.

7 September 2023

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

Late check in.....

Overall positive-we stayed Friday to Sunday. Check-in wasn't until 5pm (later than most we've stayed at) and check out 10am. The road is extremely busy throughout the night, need to be able to sleep with the traffic noise. Kitchen could use some quality pans and pot holders.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

30 August 2023

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

Awesome experience

We had an amazing stay! The place was clean and organized, was in a great location - close to downtown Traverse City and had access to the beach, and the owners were friendly and responded to questions quickly.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Smith

We are the Smith Family. Jeff is born and raised in Michigan and he is a Wolverine (Go Blue)! Anna was born in India but came to the U.S. with her family to start a new life when she was 6yrs old. We met at college and have been very happily married for over 30 years. With three wonderful sons all in college, we are constantly on the run having fun as a family and spending time with close friends.
Currently, we share our time in Traverse City and Dallas, Texas. We love it when our friends come to Michigan for the very first time. To see their reaction to the fresh clear water and the grandeur and beauty of nature at its finest makes us proud to be here in the Water, Winter, Wonderland state we know as Pure Michigan.
We love being out on the water, hanging out on the beach, or traveling. Our Boys love to travel and always find new places to discover with and without us.
We named the Cottage "The 'Smtih'sonian". Many of the furnishings, decor' and assorted items in the Cottage have been in the family for 70+ years. They have deep meaning wrapped up in deep-seated memories, and we hope you will take great care of them during your stay.

Why they chose this property

After spending 57 years in the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands every summer (which I would recommend everyone visit) we decided to find a quaint vintage Lake Cottage in one of our favorite places in Michigan.
We bought our Cottage May 2019 from the original family who built this home in 1954. If you're in tune with vintage details there are a few you will notice. This cottage has retained its hand built kitchen cabinets, the handcrafted plaster ceiling detail found in the Living Room, the original storm doors, many doorknobs, and the Andersen Windows from 1954. We could not be more excited and honored to be the 2nd generation in ownership and the caretakers for at least the next 75 years.
In the Fall of 2019, we will be removing the carpet so we are able to restore the original hardwood floors hidden beneath. This property gave us the vintage Cottage we were looking for, as well as the views and the private beach that was so essential in spending time UP North!

What makes this property unique

The convenient location to everything is amazing.
The private beach for children and adults alike, depending on the depth of Lake Michigan.
The large Family Room for relaxation with the whole family.
We offer Concierge Services.