Ranch with 134 Feet of Sandy Beach on West Bay - 20 X 40 Deck
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
We love our cottage and we hope you do as well! We geared our renovations toward relaxation and easy maintenance. We tried to stock everything you'd need to ensure a great time (and to keep you from having to bring up the kitchen sink). We have a large variety of movies (Kid friendly), games and toys (including beach toys) for your enjoyment. The basement is set up with toys, games, cable TV and is a safe and fun environment ... there is also plenty of room to play in the huge backyard, side yard or on the beautiful sandy beach. The entire layout of the home is geared toward outside activities and entertaining on the new 20 x 40 deck. Perfect for eating, laying out, watching the kids play, cooking on the grill, watching wildlife or the boats and my favorite ... sleeping.
We love our fires at night, and we have two fire pits. One up on top overlooking the beach and water and the other on the beach. Feel free to pitch a tent on the beach, that is an experience you won't forget.
1,800 square feet on 3/4 of an acre with one of the best beaches on West Bay!
We have made many renovations to make it an enjoyable and relaxing environment. To mention a few: gutted the kitchen and bath(s), 8 ft door wall and two French doors that open up to the huge deck (20 x 40), natural stone exterior, knotty pine walls and tile galore, plus hundreds of other items you would never notice!
The house is set off the road and we have plenty of room for additional parking on the side lot, driveway holds 4-6 vehicles.
Our house is your house, make yourself at home!
Keywords: Single Family Ranch
Property Type
- 1 story
- Cottage
- 1850 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 9-12
- Convertible bed(s)
- Bedroom 1
- 1 king
- Beautiful view of the bay from this room!
- Bedroom 3
- 2 twin/ single, 1 bunk bed
- Bunk bed w/ single / pull out trundle. This room sleeps 5
- Bedroom 2
- 1 queen
- Nice room and close to the bathroom!!
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- Newly remodeled!
- Bathroom 2
- toilet
- Across from bedroom #2
- One and a half baths!
Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Books
- Foosball
- DVD Player
- VCR
- CD Player
Communications
- Broadband Access
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Adventure
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Luxury
Location & View
Activities
- Churches
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Hunting
- Skiing
- Golf
- Wind-Surfing
- Water Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Paragliding
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Pier Fishing
- Rafting
- Snorkeling
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Water Tubing
- Hiking
- Hunting Big Game
- Hunting Small Game
- Jet Skiing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Roller Blading
- Snorkeling/Diving
- ATM/Bank
- Medical Services
- Cinemas
- Library
- Marina
- Museums
- Playground
- Water Parks
- Restaurants
- Winery Tours
- Live Theater
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Walking
- Horseback Riding
- Scenic Drives
- Outlet Shopping
- Paddle Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Fitness Center
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Miniature Golf
- Shopping
- Fly Fishing
- Shelling
- Boating
- Horseshoes
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Gambling Casinos
- Sledding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Freshwater Fishing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Wonderful vacation!
Wonderful vacation!
- Guest TC Fan
- Date of stay 07/08/12
- Review Submitted 02/26/13
We rented your home during the week of the Cherry Festival. What a fantastic time we had!! Your home is absolutely beautiful, so spacious, and everything we wanted or needed was provided. The view is amazing from your deck. The location is perfect. Your neighbors are super nice. Sitting by a campfire on your beach gazing at the stars, spending time with family, we couldn't have asked for more. We felt very much at home there. Definitely recommend this property...we love Traverse City!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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We were so pleased!!!!!!
We were so pleased!!!!!!
- Guest Ang
- Date of stay 06/08/12
- Review Submitted 06/13/12
You don't need to bring a thing along to enjoy yourself! They provided towels, beach chairs, surround sound music outside, tons of dvd's, wireless internet. The beach is beautiful......nice and sandy. Close to Traverse City, Suttons Bay and the leelanau wineries! I hope to be back many more times! I would recommend this to anyone. We went for a ladies getaway weekend and it was perfect. However I have children and this would be great for a family too! Lots of games, toys, perfect waterfront for kids too!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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Awesome Rental
Awesome Rental
- Guest Matt
- Date of stay 06/10/11
- Review Submitted 06/26/11
What more can you ask for? Close proximity to downtown Traverse City, huge deck overlooking Lake Michigan, large side- and back-yard perfect for throwing around the football, big, updated kitchen with all sorts of kitchen wares, and well appointed bedrooms. The house even includes a stereo system with indoor and outdoor speakers. I would absolutely rent this home again. Plus, the owner was kind and easy to work with. The updated house and wonderful views of Lake Michigan (all within very easy driving distance of downtown Traverse City) makes for happy renters.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.
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Amenities Lacking
Amenities Lacking
- Guest Family Getaway
- Date of stay 09/04/10
- Review Submitted 09/27/10
September is rainiest month in Traverse City. I chose this house over other similarly nice properties because listing cited a pool table and video games which would occupy my teenage boys if we got socked in by rain. Well, when we arrived at the house, there was no pool table or video games as stated. I let the owner know, but he was unsympathetic. Apparently, the listing does not get updated regularly, and he is OK with that. Renter Beware! Good house, good location, but traffic noise is loud and continuous.Owner response: I tried talking to this man but he was stuck on the fact that we didn't have a pool table and video games as stated in our listing. I explained that we haven't been up there to monitor what's missing and broken. Our cottage was rented all Summer and we didn't have a chance to get up there and see if we could repair the pool table. I apologized many many times and felt really bad that his kids were disapointed. The pool table was broken by a prior renter who let their 14 yr old stand on it and it collapsed. The video games were removed from the property along with the game box. We don't know who took it nor did we know it was missing! We instructed the cleaning company to have the pool table removed until we could fix or replace it. I was very upset that he didn't enjoy his time up there. I still feel bad for this man. I would have given him money back but he could never talk in a calm voice. I don't change much on the vrbo site because I assume most renters are going to rent it for the views and the beautiful beach. The ammenities are there for the renters convenience and we don't provide babysittging. My wife and I care a lot about each and every person who stays at our cottage. Our goal is for everyone to enjoy their time up there and be safe around the fire pit and water. If you have any reservations about staying with us, let me know, we will provide you with a list of refferals. If you do not think you received your money's worth and can stay composed, I will refund a portion of your money.......guaranteed!!
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Amazing!!
Amazing!!
- Guest Alexis
- Date of stay 06/17/10
- Review Submitted 07/31/10
I chose to rent this gorgeous house for my best friend's Bachelorette Party/Weekend Getaway in Traverse City, and we couldn't have found a more perfect place to stay!! The pictures do not do the place justice, it is so much better than it looks on the website!! We were so happy with everything about the house, from the view, the private beach, the perfect large deck, the clean and newly updated house (especially the kitchen-- I was in love!), abundant and comfortable sleeping quarters, and having relaxation and tranquility at our fingertips! The house was equipped with just about everything you could need for your getaway. With the perfect location in the beautiful peace and quiet on West Bay, you're wonderfully close to Downtown and numerous other activities! Don't hesitate to book your getaway in this gorgeous house, I can't wait to stay here again!!Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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I'll be back
I'll be back
- Guest Cathy
- Date of stay 07/18/10
- Review Submitted 07/29/10
WOW! What a beautiful place. The location was excellent with alot of things to do (shopping, dining, casino, water sports). The place had everything you could possibly need other than your clothes and you didn't need many due to having the washer and dryer. The kitchen and bathroom is amazing and was equipped with EVERYTHING. The house was very clean inside and out with a beautiful deck that we entertained on morning till night with a spectacular view of the bay. Everyone wants to come back every year. The photo's were beautiful but you need to see this in person, amazing. The water is so clear that you can see every rock and is shallow for quite a distance (great for the little one's). We are hooked.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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excellent value!!!
excellent value!!!
- Guest debim
- Date of stay 05/07/10
- Review Submitted 05/13/10
Pictures do not do this place justice! We went to a wedding in Traverse City and the hotel rates were MUCH higher than renting this home. Excellent location, beautiful beach, home is very well kept and very clean. We would definitely stay here again.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 08/13/09
- Review Submitted 08/13/09
We absolutely loved this place. The location and view is nothing short of spectacular. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook and clean. Plenty of chairs and areas to lounge and relax. And the beach...oh that beach was a mega hit with the kids! Perfect place to bring your family to chill out on the deck during the day and roast marshmallows in the evening by the fire pit.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest SHARON49
- Date of stay 03/24/09
- Review Submitted 03/24/09
WOW!!! THE HOUSE IS CLEAN, THE VIEW IS HEAVENLY, ANYTHING YOU WOULD NEED IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, MIN AWAY TO WINERY, OUR FAMILY HAD A BLAST FROM THE KIDS TO ADULTS WILL FOR SURE GO BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 03/19/09
- Review Submitted 03/19/09
Our family loved our stay at this cottage last summer. There is so much to do! We were outside from morning until night, enjoying the beach, deck and water. The marina is close by as well as many great restaurants and bars. At night we especially liked to roast marshmallows over the fire and watch the moon come up over that awesome West Bay! We look forward to staying there again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
Check-in 4:00 pm / Check-out 11:00 am $2,000(July/Aug) First 2 weeks of July are $2,200 weekly rate Summer (J&A) $285/N Sept-MAY $150-$285/N call for rates and available dates **$75 cleaning fee** included in weekend and weekly rentals **Taxes Included** *50% dn to hold your weekly reservation/full pay for weekends *full refund if we are able to re-rent your week Please call for availability / Rates based upon 8 people! ********** Spring Rates are as low as $150 per night************
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Cherry Capitol Airport at 10 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: Grellickville Marina at 3 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Backyard at Traverse City
- Nearest Ski: Mt. Holiday at 10 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Apache Trout Grill at 3.5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2005
About the owner: My wife and I have been married for over 14 years and we have a beautiful daughter. We love spending time in our cottage and we share it with our many friends. We feel blessed to be able to share it with all of the wonderful people who have rented from us in the past. We've met so many wonderful people and we really enjoy hearing about your time in TC.
Why the Owner Chose Traverse City:
My parents have had a cottage in Traverse City for over 25 years and it was always a goal of mine to have a family getaway in that area. We just love the Traverse City area and plan on to retire up there in about 10 years!
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
We really spend our time relaxing. We often go up there with a long list of activities and find ourselves night after night in front of the fire pit. Just listening to the water crash on the shore and watching out for the Bald Eagles flying across the water, you just can't beat it!!
Contact us
- Primary: +734 320-4444
- Secondary: +734 320-3220
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - http://webpages.charter.net/mthomas2863/
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Sunrise view from our deck
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one of the many dining areas, enough space to feed 20-30 people
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Nice view of the beach looking North toward Suttons Bay!
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Easy walking down the steps to yard/ firepit and water
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steps to beach - beach is 40-50 feet wide from the rocks to the water!
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View of the water looking toward downtown Traverse City
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View looking north from the top of the steps going to beach
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New Bath/ full tile/ beach theme/ Very clean!!
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All new kitchen with beautiful tile and a great view of the water
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Spare room / Queen bed and lots of closet space
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back porch french doors open up for a great breeze
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view of beach and fire pit
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New back porch knoty pine and great views of the water
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Our beach is the same all the way down, no weeds! this is a small section.
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A look at the back of the house, large trees for those who want shade!
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