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Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)

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Beach
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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. The Dennos Museum Center and Old Town Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons. 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 sledging and snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Front Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 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. Traverse City Beach and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 63 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Shangra-la!

This place is The Best we have stayed at. Beach,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Relaxing week

The house was perfect for our vacation. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The view was fantastic and was a great spot to spend a week. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean and the view was unbeatable. Wonderful experience with owner, she got us in 3 hours early so our kids could nap! Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keegan K.

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

Bayshore marathon getaway

Lovely and clean property with a private beach and 2 miles away from the Bayshore marathon start/finish area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Great property on the bay!

We had an excellent stay at this property. The view was amazing. They house was clean and well supplied. The location close to down was beneficial. It was a beautiful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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