**Last minute discount applies if booked within 14 days of arrival!**
Welcome to Bissell Pond Retreat! We are a family friendly home with 3 spacious levels of living, including 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The open concept living room and kitchen areas provide loads of natural light with floor to ceiling windows! You can sit back and enjoy the amazing views of the pond, beautiful trees, and Northern Michigan sunshine.
When you walk through the front door, you will be amazed to experience the floor-to-ceiling wall of windows! Natural light abounds throughout the main floor. The open concept living and dining areas make it easy to see everything from one end of the house to the other. The primary bedroom is also located on the main floor with the en suite bathroom and sliding glass doors to a private deck. Laundry and a half bath can be found on this floor for convenience, just off the garage. Step upstairs to an open loft area with a balcony overlooking the pond and an extra large bonus room over the garage! In this massive room you will find a private TV area, 1 queen bed, and 2 double beds. There is also a full size bathroom on this floor between the loft area and bonus room, including a jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The 3rd living space is located on the basement level. There is a large comfortable space for stretching out and enjoying the gorgeous views of the pond, or watching TV. There is also a 3rd bedroom on this floor with an en suite bathroom and a sliding glass door to the lower patio. Spend evenings down here roasting marshmallows for S’mores at the fire pit, or just enjoying the peace and tranquility of the great outdoors.
HOUSE RULES
* No parties - i.e. Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties due to noise, parking, and property damage issues.
* Street address and email address are required to receive all arrival instructions.
* All renters must submit ID & credit card verification to secure online portal. Minimum age to rent is 28. No exceptions.
* The pond itself is for appearance only, and is owned by a private citizen. It is also protected by the natural conservancy, and cannot be used for fishing, swimming, etc.
* Security deposit of $300 will be placed on the credit card as a hold for 7 days, then released. The card is not charged unless there are damages.
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* No parties - i.e. bachelor/bachelorette parties due to noise, parking, property damage issues. * No DJ's
* Minimum age to rent is 30, Base rate is for up to 10 people, $40 per person per day over 10 people. * Rental contract must be signed
* A hold of $500 will be applied, and released if there are no damages. Pet fee of $25 per day per pet, 2 maximum
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Williamsburg
Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Music House Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
Torch Lake - 18 min drive - 24.9 km
Front Street - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Season's Buffet - 3 min drive
Stone Hound Brewing - 9 min drive
Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
Sweetwater American Bistro - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pond Views, Horse Show, Casino, near Traverse pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pond Views, Horse Show, Casino, near Traverse?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pond Views, Horse Show, Casino, near Traverse on 1 April 2026 start from NZ$660, 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 Pond Views, Horse Show, Casino, near Traverse?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pond Views, Horse Show, Casino, near Traverse?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pond Views, Horse Show, Casino, near Traverse?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pond Views, Horse Show, Casino, near Traverse located?
This family-friendly Williamsburg holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Turtle Creek Casino, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Elk Lake and Twin Lakes. Root Lake and Sand Lakes Quiet Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Kelli and Doug are fantastic owners, attentive and thoughtful. The rental is beautiful and perfect for our vacation. We would love to book again in the future.
Maria A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review. We enjoyed hosting your group, you were excellent guests! Please come again, of course you are welcome back any time. :)
We visited this property over NYE and it was absolutely wonderful. There were 10 guests total and plenty of room to spread out. The home was very clean, spacious, and in a perfect location, close to Elk Rapids and Traverse City. Owners were very responsive to our calls/text messages, and everything was great. We would absolutely book again!
We were there for the horse show and it is very convenient. Also a short trip to Elk Rapids or Traverse City. The house is spacious and has seperate living areas if you come with a group or someone needs privacy or a quiet area to work. A nice wooded pond view also!!
Debbie M.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Thank you for the kind review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Come again any time.
We enjoyed our stay. Very clean home and comfortable bed. Loved having an ice machine and Keurig for iced coffee. I loved the surround sound speakers which allowed me to listen to an auto book while crocheting. We would definitely rent from you again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Tricia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Wow, thank you so much for the kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed our home and all of the features we’ve provided. We enjoyed hosting you, and would welcome you back any time. What a fun way to celebrate your anniversary!
Our family absolutely enjoyed the use of the "Bissell Pond Retreat" as our base camp. The home was very clean, well equipped for cooking, and had plenty of room for our family of seven adults and two dogs to stretch out. We made use of near by biking trails, shopping, golf, parks, casino, farm stands, breweries, and boat rentals on torch lake. Nights by the campfire were an added bonus. Kelli & Doug thank you for sharing your wonderful vacation home! We would stay again!
Linda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you for the kind review. We are absolutely happy that you enjoyed your stay at Bissell Pond! Please come again. 😃
About the host
Hosted by Doug and Kelli
We are Doug and Kelli, and have been vacation rental owners/operators for several years. We thoroughly enjoy the hospitality business and find it very rewarding. One of our vacation rentals is an 8 bedroom house located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and we host many larger golf groups, family gatherings, mastermind groups, birthday parties, etc.
Why they chose this property
This property is very close to many beautiful places in the northern Michigan area.
Languages:
Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests