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Beautiful waterfront home with private beach.

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A grassy area with a wooden pathway leading to a seating area with chairs and a table, overlooking a calm body of water during sunset.
A beach house with a deck, beach chairs, and a small boat.
A house with a porch, a deck, and outdoor furniture.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with six chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a dining area with a TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Front Street
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main level half bathroom

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful waterfront home with private beach.

Have your very own slice of Up North paradise with private East Bay beachfront. Adorable beach home built in 2013. Open floor plan, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Open concept living room/kitchen with water facing large windows and slider. Master Bedroom has stunning views with access to the covered back deck. Adorable boardwalk from the house to a deck on your private beach. Tucked into a quaint private road neighborhood just over 2 miles to downtown! Half a mile to the TART trail! Stunning sunrises!

Bedroom 1- King bed, Master bath with shower en-suite and dual vanity, access to deck.
Bedroom 2- Upstairs with views of the Bay! King bed
Bedroom 3- Upstairs- Full bed, 2 twin beds

Fully stocked Kitchen. WiFi, Smart TVs, Linens proved. Washer and drier for your convenience.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
See welcome book in home for more details.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Comply with city noise ordinance: Quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
No fireworks

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2318157vb
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 on the beach, this holiday home is in Indian Woods, a neighbourhood in Traverse City. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Dennos Museum Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bryant Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront home with private beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful waterfront home with private beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront home with private beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront home with private beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront home with private beach. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Woods holiday home is just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Waterfront propertery close to town with a lot of extras and toys for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Great location and so well stocked. Shannon was great! We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, wonderful host, two years in a row!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family. We loved the location on the water. We enjoyed kayaking every morning and just enjoyed the peaceful view of the bay. It is also convenient to downtown. It was a wonderfully relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey s.

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

Great vacation!!

Everything was wonderful❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen E.

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

Unforgetable Family Getaway!

Beautiful house, private beach, stunning waterfront views ...priceless memories in the Traverse City Area! We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

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

Beautiful Lake House

Loved this little house along Lake Michigan. Private beach, kayaks, super clean, and very relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED our stay there! Me and my husband took our kids and grandkids and had the best trip. The house was so clean and beautiful and the host provided so many extra things, from toys and games for the house and the beach, lots of beach towels, nice toiletry items, a fire pit, a grill and more! The location was perfect for doing lots of exploring and the location of the house on the beach was amazing. Would definitely love to go back sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Great stay in Traverse City

We had wonderful stay. The lake front was wonderful and perfect for 6 adults. Location was very close to Traverse City and easy drive to other must see sites. House was well equipped with everything you will need and then some. Shannon was very responsive and helped us with a Brew Tour.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Awesome

Was very clean and nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Thank for the review. Glad you enjoyed it. =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Great home, location, and views of the bay!

The home and property were very clean and well maintained. The private beach was perfect for a family vacation with plenty of space for our little one to play in the water and sand, and the views of the bay were beautiful. Also just a quick drive to front street and all of the shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The welcome gift was super sweet… loved it! This place and host is amazing, we had a much needed relaxing vacation. It was very nice having all the essentials, like shampoo, hand soap, trash bags and even laundry detergent already there. We did replenish what we used up… thank you Shannon for sharing your lovely home. Will totally come back again! There is so much to see around northern Michigan. The wineries are amazing and my favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Couldn’t have been more perfect!

My wife and I needed to get away from the little ones and this properly provided the absolute perfect oasis! Thank you Shannon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Steve, So happy you and your wife enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the wonderful review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

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

Terrific Property Made for Great Vacation

The house was terrific. It was well supplied ans Shanon made sure everything was in order. The outdoor amenities were great, from the Solo fire pit to the furniture to the kayaks and paddle board. We are already talking about taking another trip there in 2026.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacey K.

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

Perfection

I have stayed a lot of places in TC, and this was by far my absolute favorite! The location was perfect. The beach and water were great for kids and adults. The house was beautiful and clean and fit our group wonderfully. All the amenities you could need! Hoping to come back and stay in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
We’re so happy you enjoyed your trip to TC. Thank you for choosing our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian p.

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

Hidden Gem

Great location in Traverse City nice private beach on the best cove in the East Bay. House had everything we needed for Us and our 5 grown children, they worked from home during the day and we played at night!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Brian, Thank you for the wonderful review! So happy you had a good time. Hope your children enjoyed your family cooking lessons! Shannon and Brad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sten S.

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

Incredible beach home

We had an amazing stay. The house and beach are beautiful, the listing pictures do not do them justice. The house is well stocked with kitchen items, beach toys, kayaks, paddle boards, towels, family amenities (baby cribs). The house is conveniently located near downtown Traverse and the many wineries. We cannot recommend this host enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

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

Great location, hosts and house!

This is truly a great find. The pictures are completely accurate and don't even fully highlight how great of a review of the East bay you have with your private beach. The house was spotless and Shannon was very responsive to messages and willing to go out of her way to ensure we had a great time. My guests and I had a wonderful long weekend and would without a question recommend this property to others visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Thank you for the lovely review! I’m so happy you had a good time! Thank you for choosing our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

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

Private Well Appointed Property in Central Location!

Very clean with all the modern amenities we needed including filtered water at the sink! We were on a business/vacation trip. Shannon was very responsive with all our inquiries. Home is centrally located and can get to the downtown area, airport, marinas or wineries relatively quick. Beautiful sunrises on the private deck and beach! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

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

Traverse City Gem!

As a horse mom, I have been to Traverse City many times and have stayed at a wide variety of rental residences. Without a doubt, this was THE BEST. While it’s usually just my daughter and me, we brought the whole family and my brother’s family. Shannon’s home was perfection. Immaculate, well-appointed, stocked with all of the necessities to make every generation happy - lounge chairs for the adults, TVs and ample outlets for the teens (and their phones) and sand toys for the little kids. I would highly recommend Shannon’s home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Family vacation

This house is exactly like it is advertised and so much more! It’s beautiful and immaculate. The lake is gorgeous and the kayaks and paddle boards are wonderful for the kids. Everything has been thought of in this rental. Well stocked kitchen, it has basics too, like salt and pepper and cooking oil. It also has two blow dryers, and extras galore. It was relaxing and close to anything that we needed, including groceries, shopping and a little bakery. The neighborhood is so cute and quiet and quaint. We used the beach stuff and swam a lot. We also went to front street for cute shops and nice restaurants. We had 3 kids with us from 18-10, and they all enjoyed this hike and had a place to sleep comfortably. Speaking of sleeping, the master bedroom has the most comfortable bed ever! It’s perfect after a long day on the lake. Love this house, would 100% recommend it, you will be glad you did!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Sarah, Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m glad you had a good time. :) Shannon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great place right on the lake. Very calm and relaxing. A+++

Top notch. Great communication. Awesome place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trent S.

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

Fantastic Property in Ideal Location!

Incredible place right on the water. Very clean. One of the most comfortable beds I have slept in! Shannon was very accommodating. We will absolutely be back. Highly recommend you stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Z.

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

Paradise

Shannon was immediately responsive with any inquiry. Her home was welcoming, the amenities were beyond what would be needed by any guest, the sugar sand beach and beautiful bay views were extraordinary and we hope she will welcome us back to her Paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Neil

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We are a local Traverse City family. Looking to provide a world class hosting experience to everyone that wants to come enjoy our little slice of heaven here in Northern MI. My husband and I enjoy TC with our 2 kids and 2 english springer spaniel dogs. All 4 seasons give us so much to explore and truly love where we live.

Why they chose this property

Private beach within a quiet neighborhood, yet so close to downtown. You can sip your coffee with ultimate privacy in the mornings and then bike to downtown and enjoy the hustle and bustle of TC.

What makes this property unique

Solo stove
Weber stainless steel grill
Adult kayak and stand up paddle board
Kid kayak
Outdoor games and toys for all ages

Languages:

English

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