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East Bay Getaway Cottage - Minutes away from Downtown Traverse City & Horse Show

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

East Bay Getaway Cottage - Minutes away from Downtown Traverse City & Horse Show

Come stay and enjoy our East Bay Getaway Cottage! This is a great central location for a quick commute to downtown Traverse City and the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. Just steps away from the Traverse City Tart Trail with stunning East Bay Views across the street. Feel free to bring your furry dog companions along as our property comes with a perfect fenced-in area for them to run and play. Professionally cleaned and sanitized to make you more comfortable throughout your stay. Please reach out with any questions or concerns! We look forward to hosting you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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

About the area

Acme

Located in Williamsburg, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Music House Museum. Centre Ice Arena and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Map
Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Front Street - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 28 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is East Bay Getaway Cottage - Minutes away from Downtown Traverse City & Horse Show pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at East Bay Getaway Cottage - Minutes away from Downtown Traverse City & Horse Show?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at East Bay Getaway Cottage - Minutes away from Downtown Traverse City & Horse Show?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Bay Getaway Cottage - Minutes away from Downtown Traverse City & Horse Show?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Bay Getaway Cottage - Minutes away from Downtown Traverse City & Horse Show located?

Located in the heart of Williamsburg, this golf cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Traverse City Beach and Mt. Holiday Ski Area. Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was cozy and easy to access. My wife and I stayed for 2 nights with our pup and it was perfect. I left my earbuds there and the owners shipped them back to me really quick! Communication was prompt and helpful throughout our stay. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elton and Toni K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in this home several times because it is pet friendly. The fenced area is next door and the walking trail runs right behind the house making it convenient to walk the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Perfect cozy cottage

Great views and location, perfect for a couple or a few friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

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

Traverse trip

Great place
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great !

This place is small but perfect, has everything needed. Owner is friendly and very nice. Great view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location!

Across the street from East Bay. You can see the water view from living room! Cristina is a fabulous host! Very comfortable bed! Simple/easy parking and a few minutes from everything. Too dangerous to cross five lanes on foot though. We drove over to waters rdge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam M.

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

Traverse Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage! The cottage is well stocked with everything you might need, from laundry and dish soap to dog towels and coolers for a day by the beach. Our dogs had a great time as well in the fenced in yard, as well as the roadside park just across the street. The interior of the cottage is cute, clean and well furnished, and we had plenty of space for two adults and two dogs. The couches and beds are very comfortable, and there are tons of backup linens in the closet as well. It is situated on a pretty busy road, and took us quite awhile to be able to turn left towards Traverse during peak traffic. However, once on the main road, everything you might want to do is just 10-15 minutes away. Finally, the host was great! She was very attentive during our stay and was quick to answer any questions we had. Overall we loved our stay here, and would be sure to return the next time we come to the Traverse area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deann T.

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

Cute little cottage in a convenient location

The house was cute, nicely decorated, and clean. The location was super convenient to do things in Traverse City and the view of the East Bay from the front window was nice. Pretty much everything you could need was there to use, including dishes, pans, towels, sheets, and bathroom supplies. The property manager even left some suggestions of things to do in the area. There were a few minor things that could be improved, though. The biggest issue was the noisy water softener unit in the laundry room. (This seemed to only be during the day, not at night.) A door or insulated door cover on the laundry room to dampen the noise would be nice. Some baking sheets to use in the oven would also be helpful. The tub creaks when showering (Setting the tub in a bed of concrete during installation elimates this.) Direct access to the fenced area would be great for people traveling with dogs instead of having to walk them over on a leash. Overall, it was a very nice place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Wedding visit weekend

This was a great place to stay if you have a dog and are looking for a centrally located place as a base to explore the area. We were in town for a wedding and had family that lives there in Traverse City and other family and friends staying in TC and the outlying towns around the lakes. This location offered great convenience by being only a short distance to all major areas around TC, and close to trails for walking your dog as well as access to a fenced dog area and a outdoor porch you could close off to sit outside with your dog. The place was right across the street from the East bay and had great sunset views and there was a roadside park there you could access. It also was very close - 10-12 minute ride - from a great dog friendly nature preserve called Maple Bay Nature area, that provides beach access trails to a beautiful beach area that was secluded and quiet and uncrowded! Dogs were allowed on leash, and you can find Petoskey stones there too. This vrbo location also provided all the basic necessities for cooking and for the bath and even provided laundering resources. It was on a busy street, and didn’t have direct access to the water so if you are wanting a place to stay and be on the water so you can stay at the residence all day and have time on the lake I would probably not recommend it. But if you are someone who prefers to get out and explore the areas, different towns, beaches, nature trails and other recreational sites, then I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa j.

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

cozy spot

Our second stay. Clean, convenient and pet friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

A short getaway

Overall a nice place to stay. It does lack privacy for enjoying the nice porch. Cristina goes above and beyond to make your stay comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann L.

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

Traverse city vacation

Enjoyed traverse city and the home we stayed in. Waterfront view and close to everything. Dogs enjoyed it also. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbey W.

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

Clean & Quaint stay close to everything

The space is very clean and neat with all the amenities you need. We cooked meals in and when we ventured out, your only a few miles into traverse city. Their is also a restaurant located next door that you can walk to. Cristina was lovely to talk to and responded right away to any questions. Also, very dog friendly. Very easy and convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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