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Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly

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Quiet, relaxing and scenic, only 6 miles from Traverse City.
Beach
Exterior
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, LochenHeath Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly

This beachfront, 4 bedroom home located 2 1/2 miles north of the Grand Traverse resort, and 6 miles north of downtown Traverse City, enjoys a spectacular view of the East Bay and its crystal clear waters. On both levels you will find 2 bedrooms along with a wood-burning fireplace (main floor only) The main floor kitchen is fully equipped, with a kitchenette in the lower level, also TV's on both floors for further convenience. There is also laundry facilities and plenty of space for cards, games and moving around.

This cozy home is ideal for families and friends. Easy beach access for boating, skiing, fishing, walking the beach, and a relaxing day in the sun. Enjoy fires on the beach or cocktails on the deck. The property is situated close enough to Traverse City to enjoy local activities and festivals and yet far enough away for quiet privacy and spectacular sunsets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family friendly!!
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Events

No events allowed
Parties and events are not allowed.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet Addendum is required with reservation contract
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only, please clean up any residue.

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: Parties and events are not allowed.
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

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Music House Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • LochenHeath Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Front Street - 13 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly?

As of 30 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$857, 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 Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront, kayaks included. Spectacular Views Of The Bay, Pet Friendly located?

Located in Williamsburg, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan, LochenHeath Golf Club and Music House Museum. Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course is 2.9 mi (4.7 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. 70 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host and we loved being on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home with beautiful views of the bay.Plenty of room for 4 couples and a couple kids.Enjoyed the close proximity to wineries, golf and all the amenities of Traverse city! Would stay here again!
Sunsets
Private beach
Bonfire on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I were in northern MI to leaf peep and we were very pleased with the location of the vrbo. The view of Lake MI is also superb!The host is also very interactive, checking in multiple times during our stay to see if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Beautiful, Relaxing Beachfront Home

Our family stays at this property nearly every year. Carole is great to work with and the beach view is magnificent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Peaceful Stay on the Beach

We enjoyed a lovely stay, playing on the beach, campfires on the beach and looking at dark skys!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Lovely beach house

Very cool beach house full of character and charm. Great location as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Great stay

Loved the lake access and views. Not too far from Traverse City. Cabin-feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying here. The location is perfect for us. We love the beach for the dog and night time bonfires. In general the neighbors are quiet depending on what visitors they may have. Any issues were quickly resolved.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Feras b.

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

Weekend getaway

Amazing location , beautiful house with breathtaking views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Summer Getaway

My family, including my infant son and our dog, stayed for a week in early June and had a fantastic time. The house was lovely and Carole was a wonderful host. I could not recommend it enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarthak M.

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

Fantastic getaway with friends

This is a wonderful house nestled in the woods right on Lake Michigan. It was very clean, comfortable and the owners were very prompt and responsive when we needed to get in touch with them. We will definitely be looking to stay here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Perfect Summary Getaway

Was a perfect private oasis with a wonderful elevated deck producing amazing views, and a secluded beach and waterfront.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantale B.

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

A Relaxing Getaway

We had a lovely stay. Loved the location and the private beach. The rental was spacious, clean and has many views of the bay. Communication with Carole was always prompt. Would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Z.

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

Traverse City

Lovely property with georgous views. Owners very responsive and easy to work with. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

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

Girl's Weekend

Five women including me stayed in the rental for the weekend for a girl's weekend. The accommodations were perfect for our group. The view of the lake was amazing. I would love to stay here in the summer and enjoy the water/beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

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

Amazing view and private beach

The house is very spacious and it's located right on the lake with it's own private beach. The property is located in a quiet area off the main road but still close enought to Traverse City. Carole was very quick to respond whenever we needed to reach out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The property was beautiful, inside was very spacious, and owner was very good! The only reason my over all rating was a 3 star, was due to mold in the house, as my sister and myself have allergies.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved it! Desperate to get back to it.We are all in 80s and 90s and had trouble seeing in the dark bedroom. A light bedspread might be a good idea.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

A Beautiful Spot

This is a cozy house with beautiful beach access on a lovely stretch of sand. House is well-appointed and somewhat remodeled, somewhat rustic, and dog friendly which was very important to us. It was perfect for our friends' weekend. Our host was always available for questions and checked in to make sure we were happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George A.

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

Beach house with amazing views

This property exceeded all our expectations. From the well appointed house with everything we could need, to the amazing views of east bay, and the beautiful beach. We capped off each night with s'mores by the campfire on the beach while we watched the sunset and then viewed the stars. To top it all off the owners were excellent to work with and accommodated all our requests. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

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

Relaxing beach home

What a great relaxing home to stay at on the bay. We had seven of us including three teenagers and we had plenty of space. The views from inside the home are amazing and even better on the deck and beach. It was nice having AC on the hot days we were there. The home is comfortable and the kitchen is well appointed. We will certainly try to make it back to this home next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rozanne M.

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

Birchview

Outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Rustic getaway

Sound of water and birds, waves crashing, fire burning in real wood fireplace, sunsets on patio, fires on beach, swimming in East bay in beautiful sandy bottom, kayaking on East bay. Need I say more!?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charetha M.

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

Amazing

If you are looking for a secluded quiet getaway with an amazing private beach and gorgeous views, this is the place to stay. The house is clean with two bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs. Full baths upstairs and downstairs and a half bath also upstairs. It also has a charcoal grill and fire pit on the beach. My husband's favorite part was the grill and fire pit. Thank you Carole for an amazing stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul P.

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

TC 2024

Everything was great, however the house was musty when we arrived and any clothes hanging in closets retained the musty smell when arriving home. Suggest that air circulation be run even while the house is unoccupied to remove the musty odor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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