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Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC

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Living area
Bright, cheerful, and fully equipped ☀️ This sunny kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, ample counter space, a gas stove, and a coffee station ready to start your mornings right. A cozy and functional space for whipping up breakfast before a day of exploring.
Cozy and calming retreat 🌿 This inviting bedroom features warm wood accents, soothing green walls, and plenty of natural light. A comfortable bed, ceiling fan, and charming touches make it the perfect space to unwind after a day of adventure.
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Brengman Brothers
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Lakes Children's Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC

Baydream Believer
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed (Main Floor) | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed (Upstairs) | Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds (Upstairs)

Welcome to Baydream Believer, your perfect Northern Michigan escape along the iconic M-22 scenic highway. With beautiful bay views and a fun bonus entertainment space, this home offers a comfortable and memorable stay just minutes from Traverse City and Suttons Bay.

The main floor features a cozy queen bedroom, while upstairs you'll find two charming, smaller bedrooms—one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. Please note: the staircase leading upstairs is narrow with a low overhead clearance and may not be ideal for all guests.

One of the true highlights of this property is the detached bonus space known as “The Squirrel's Nest.” This flexible entertainment area is perfect for families and groups, offering:
Ping pong / pool table combo
Arcade game machines
TV with WiFi streaming options
Large sectional sofa
Mini fridge
Family board games
Open the doors wide and let the fresh Bay air in while you relax, play, and unwind.

Permit #2025-44

GUEST ACCESS
Guests have access to the entire home, including the detached Squirrel's Nest bonus room.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Located directly on the popular M-22 Scenic Highway, this home is perfectly positioned for sightseeing and exploration. M-22 stretches 116.7 miles along the Lake Michigan shoreline through the Leelanau Peninsula and forms part of the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. It also winds through the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Enjoy stunning views, charming lake towns, wineries, beaches, and scenic overlooks all along the route.

Nearby:
10 minutes to Downtown Traverse City
15 minutes to Suttons Bay

GETTING AROUND
A vehicle is required for this location.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Water Access Notice
The bay views from the property are beautiful; however, we do not own shoreline rights.

The beach directly across the street is private property. Trespassers will be ticketed.
Please do not use neighboring docks or access the water from in front of the home.
We kindly ask that you respect our neighbors at all times.

Nearby public beaches include:
Elmwood Park
Roadside Park & Beach (M-22, just north of Cherry Bend Drive)
West End Beach (Traverse City)

If returning from the beach, please rinse your feet and enter through the back entrance.

House Rules & Property Policies
Strictly non-smoking property (indoors and outdoors, including Squirrel's Nest)
No parties allowed
Exterior flood cameras are installed for safety purposes

Whether you're cruising M-22, exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, or enjoying game night in the Squirrel's Nest, Baydream Believer is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and soak in Northern Michigan charm.

Why Choose Elevated Homes & Hospitality?

Complimentary with EVERY reservation:

One bag of Panther coffee roasted in Traverse City
Free Gym Access @ Formative Fitness (please message for details)
10% off each TC Brew Bus reservation
$5 off per Kayak, Bike & Brew reservation
10% off any rental at Paddle TC
$15 off any motorized rental at TC Watersports
15% off any rental/package with Memories Traverse City

NEED PEACE OF MIND? CHECK OUT OUR DAMAGE WAIVER PROTECTION!
With every Elevated Homes & Hospitality stay you will receive an affordable travel investment that pays for itself and helps provide our guest with a peace of mind. It provides five VERY important coverage guarantees to make you feel more confident when you book with us!

Cancellation Guarantee
Allows you as the guest to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 7 days prior to check in and receive a full refund (minus the damage waiver protection fee)

Inclement Weather
Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel, no worries, our staff will work with you on canceling or moving your dates (depending on availability)

Damage Coverage
Covers you up to $250 dollars of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional (charged to the credit card on file)

24 On-Call Maintenance

Happy Stays App
Browse the hotspots such as restaurants and popular wineries, see property info, browse attractions, claim discounted offers included in your stay, and so much more in one convenient place

14 Day Refresh Provided
Elevated Homes & Hospitality requires a 14 day refresh for any guest staying longer than 30 days with us. This wonderful service provides you with a fresh linen exchange, amenity restocking and a light clean to freshen up the home. Please note there will be an additional fee for this amenity.

We welcome you to come Stay & Play Like a Local!

Other things to note
Smoking is strictly prohibited (violations will result in incurring fees)

Permit Number: 2026-43

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Property # 5136837vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Traverse City

Traverse City is home to this apartment. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Lakes Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Brengman Brothers - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Lakes Children's Museum - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • beach near Boughey Park - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • beach near Cherry Bend Community Park - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Front Street - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mari Vineyards - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Right Brain Brewery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC?

As of 3 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC on 4 September 2026 start from NZ$848, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Baydream Believer: Bay Views and Minutes to TC located?

This family-friendly Traverse City apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Brengman Brothers. Great Lakes Children's Museum is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

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

Great Location and Rate

Enjoyed the Stay and Squirrels Nest is Spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found Squirrels Nest to be spectacular. We have other amazing properties within the area that we know you will love too. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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

Nice Home, Great Atmosphere

Super Cozy spot and great location. Bonfire was fantastic, Squirrels nest had fun games for the adults and kids. Beds were comfortable and house was perfect for our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thank you so much, Claudia! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the bonfire, games, and cozy comforts. Hope to welcome you back for another great getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Loved our stay

We loved our stay here! It was clean and just a few minutes from downtown. The squirrels nest was our favorite place to hang out!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey R.

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

Great stay!

This was a perfect location and so accommodating!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great location

We had a great time and weather was perfect. Squirrels nest is a great place for the kids to hang.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince M.

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

we will be back!!

Amazing stay in an amazing city. We will book yearly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Great views of the water

Really enjoyed the stay. Very clean and well stocked with everything you need. The squirrels nest was very cool. We loved the area and look forward to returning
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Great all around!

Great place for a great price! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found it to be a great value. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Great Place!

Perfect location, fun game room! Upstairs is small but was ok for our family of 4 (with two kids under 10) Washing machine didn’t work, which was disappointing. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Traverse City

Great home with spectacular view! Loved the Squirrels Nest! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Brian! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the home and the spectacular view at the Squirrel’s Nest. We can’t wait to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

New Favorite Spot in Traverse City

We will for sure rent this VBRO again. We loved the Squirrels Nest, the fire pit, the porch and most of all the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Y.

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

Gathering Place

We had 15 family members staying in the area enjoying the vineyards . Great place for us all to meet up and relax. Great little house with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L.

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

Sisters wine and color tour vacation!

This little cottage is very cute and clean, pictures are a good representation. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

40 and fun in the squirrels nest

What a way to celebrate turning 40 but with a small group of close friends, the squirrels nest, great weather, a beautiful backdrop and traverse city wineries. This place has everything you need and the perfect location. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

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

Enjoyed our Stay

We had a wonderful time. House is on a busy street and hard to sleep with windows open. Air conditioning worked great. Wonderful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Perfect location, spotless house.

This house was fully stocked and had a great view of the bay. The host checked in with us regularly to see if we needed anything. All of the beds were so comfortable, towels were soft and there was bottled water in the fridge. We loved the place and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location. We hope to welcome you back for another perfect stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda F.

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

Fantastic Stay!

We had a fantastic weekend at the Squirrel's nest! Everything was clean and organized and the view was beautiful. You literally only need to bring clothes and food - everything else was provided! Even some cold beer in the fridge. ;-) We had a relaxing stay and hope to come back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful weekend at the Squirrel's Nest and appreciated the cleanliness, organization, and beautiful view. We're glad you found everything you needed and enjoyed the extra touches like the cold beer in the fridge. It's great to know that you had a relaxing stay and we look forward to welcoming you back. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect location for a family getaway in the middle of this crazy summer we are all living! Very clean and private, we enjoyed the lake views and the amazing fire pit every night. The road noice is a little louder than expected but we come from the city so it didn’t bother us. The game room was great for rainy days to still be able to feel like we were outside with the big barn doors open. Highly recommend this place for a getaway, close to everything but still a hidden gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Great house...great location!

This house may seem small but it has ALOT to offer. Home was very cozy and well stocked with everything you’d need for a pleasant stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay here. We loved the firepit and “Squirrel’s Nest”. There many competitive games of ping pong played over the weekend. This home is close to biking trails, downtown TC, breweries, wineries on both Mission Peninsula and Sutton’s Bay. We would definitely rent this property again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

A great escape

Summer 2020 has been an unusual time to say the least, and our last minute escape to this little cottage in TC was exactly what our family of 5 needed! Thank you for keeping everything so clean and stocked. We absolutely loved and fully utilized the house, fire pit, porch, and Squirrel’s Nest equally throughout our 3-night stay. Super convenient home base location and close to everything that TC has to offer. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great for entire family

The accommodations were spectacular! Clean, comfortable and well furnished, the house provided a truly "home away from home" environment for relaxing. The most significant advantage was the Squirrel Nest. This game room area provided every member of our family both young and old, an unbelievable place to gather. Its availability of ping pong, video games, table games, and television in such a comfortable setting quickly became extremely popular with every member of the family. The outdoor fire pit was the perfect place to relax at nigtht under the stars while feasting on s'mores.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2024
Thanks for the awesome review, Thomas! It's very heart-warming to hear that everyone enjoyed their stay. We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

The Perfect Get Away Weekend!

This place was perfect! This was the ideal place for my Fiancé’s 30th bday weekend. The squirrel’s nest and fire pit made for some great times playing ping pong and enjoying one another’s company right by the bay (what a view)! One thing I have to say the host does an amazing job of fully stocking the house. Literally everything you might need is at the house! Very nice to have. I was able to cook almost all of our meals in the kitchen. I highly recommend this cute cottage on the bay, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Perfect family getaway

The house and the squirrels nest are both as advertised on the site; very nice!! Both were well stocked with supplies and the bonfire pit with wood provided was an awesome way to spend the night relaxing under the stars. The squirrels nest was where we spent most of our time and it came in handy on one of our days where the weather wasn't ideal. The house is on a main road so there were cars driving by that interrupted the peaceful time around the bonfire but it caused no issues or disturbances in the house at night when trying to sleep. The address posted on VRBO's site was not accurate for us; read the details of the check-in email you receive for the correct address to input into your GPS.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2021
The Squirrels Nest is the perfect place to play, especially if the weather is not great. We are so glad you took advantage of it as well as the bonfire. Sounds like you all had a great time!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eric R.

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

Bad experience

Tv remote didn’t work, property Mgr didn’t care to attempt to fix. We left something behind, we knew exactly where we left it, big surprise, they could bother to return it. Outdoor cameras watching you sit on the back patio - Just not a nice place at all - Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2022
Hi Eric- We're sad to read your review given our efforts to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback though. Our cleaning crew and staff went into the home after your stay and were unable to locate a phone charger- we are sorry it was misplaced and that our team was unable to find it. The cameras are disclosed in our listing and are used for security purposes only. Our team was responsive during your stay and tried to create a relaxing weekend for you all, however, we will look at these items you've mentioned individually for any ways we can improve. Thank you for staying with us, Eric!
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good location, but on a busy hwy

I rented this cute house for my 86 year old mother, husband, 13 year old son and I. My son broke his arm 2 days prior. My son and husband could not come due to the nature of break that may need surgery. There is no way my whole group of 4 could've stayed comfortably, even though there are 6 places to sleep. The house is very tight. There are no closets. No dishwasher and only 1 bathroom. We liked the location, but M22 is a very well traveled, noisy road that does not quiet down much at night. For 2 females staying alone, it would have felt safer having an indoor lock on back door, as screen door does not shut properly. We appreciated the charm of the house. We did not go into the Squirrels Nest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Hi Linda- thank you for booking with us! We've been renting the home for years now and groups of up to six have always enjoyed their stay! We do our best to ensure the home is accurately advertised and our offerings & the layout are properly reflected. The doors of the house all lock, so there is no safety risk there. We appreciate your notes and will make sure they are best described in our notes. Thank you!

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