Sunset from the Main Deck with Sweeping Views of Grand Traverse Bay
Location: Traverse City, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Between Traverse City & Elk Rapids; 15 Min. to Trav Cty Arpt) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)
Welcome to the Sunset Beach House! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the four season wonderland of Northwest Michigan. Spend your days swimming and playing on the private, 225 foot long and wide sugar sand beach and then relax and enjoy the breathtaking sunsets from the three decks overlooking Grand Traverse Bay.
Our house is located on a very quiet, private road surrounded with tall trees. You'll feel a thousand miles away, even though supermarkets, department stores, fine restaurants, golf courses, spas and casinos are within 5 minutes drive. Sitting directly on the beach, our 3 bedroom 2 bath house is located halfway between Traverse City and Elk Rapids Michigan, on the East Arm of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. Only 15 minutes from the Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, the Sunset Beach House is an easy 4 hour drive from Detroit or 5 hours from Chicago.
You can pack light since our house is fully equipped. All bed linens, comforters, kitchen, bath and beach towels are provided; there is a washer and dryer in the house so you can bring the minimum amount of clothes. The large, gourmet kitchen is equipped with a full assortment of cooking utensils, pots and pans, microwave, coffee maker and bean grinder, toaster, electric teapot and other small appliances. There is a large propane grill on the deck with various barbecue utensils. There are 16 deck chairs, 2 large deck tables and 4 smaller outdoor side tables.
The two-story living room boasts a wall of windows overlooking the lake. You'll find a home theatre system with large LCD flat screen HDTV, DVD player, and digital cable with HD providing HD sports channels, HBO HD, Cinemax HD and many others. There is broadband high-speed internet access with WiFi on all three decks and all the way to the beach! There is a direct-vent wood-burning fireplace for those cozy evenings in front of the home theatre system.
The extra-large master bedroom and bath are located at the top of the stairs, and include a walk-in closet and separate sitting area with full sofa, chair and ottoman. The sofa also converts into a queen bed. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each contain a twin and bunk beds that provide sleeping for 6. There is also a queen size inflatable bed. There are beds to accommodate 8 people, with space for an additional 4 in the convertible sofa and inflatable bed.
Outdoor activities abound! Bring your boat - there is a boat launch at Yuba Park, about a half mile north along the beach - or rent one locally. Fantastic sailing, waterskiing and fishing can be found right off the beach. There are more than 20 golf courses within 45 minutes drive, including world-class courses designed by Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, Doak, and Weiskopf. You'll find outstanding mountain biking and hiking at the Vasa Trail, less than 10 minutes drive, and at the numerous National Forest trails in the area. Great road biking can be found locally around the chain-of-lakes area as well as on the Leelanau peninsula. Take a day-trip wine-tasting at one of the nearly 30 wineries in the area. Visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore and climb the dunes. There are lots of fun kid activities nearby, like mini-golf, waterslides, go-karts and more. Don't miss the exceptional fall color tours in the autumn, and in the winter visit one of the more than 10 downhill ski areas within an hours drive or go sledding, tubing, skating or cross-country skiing.
We hope you enjoy our house as much as we do. Once you visit you'll make a vacation at the Sunset Beach House an annual family tradition!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Four Season Wonderland! Great swimming and watersports on 225' sugar-sand private beach, fishing, beach bonfires, canoeing\kayaking\tubing on many nearby rivers, great road and mountain biking, countless golf choices at many nearby golf courses, world-class spa only 5 minutes away, wine tasting, numerous shopping and dining options, casinos, sand dune climbing at Sleeping Bear National Seashore, charter boat fishing and sailing, fall color tours, more than 10 downhill ski areas within an hours drive, much more!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season (Jun-Aug) $2995/week $1495/weekend $550/day(Fri-Sat) $395/day(other)
Off Season (Sep-May) $1495/week $795/weekend $295/day(Fri-Sat) $195/day(other)
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's weeks .. $1995/week
- Weekly rental includes $100 cleaning fee. Michigan 6% tax not included.
- 2 day minimum. Check-in at 3 pm, Check-out at 10 am.
- Long-term rental available September through May.
*** Check for last-minute and cancellation specials ***
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Gorgeous Sunset Beach House - 225' Private Beach-HDTV-Wifi
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Traverse City
The Northwest Michigan area is truly an all-season vacation paradise. Summers are filled with any activity imaginable: swimming, sailing, boating, waterskiing, fishing, paddling, hiking, biking, golfing, wine-tasting, or just relaxing. Fall brings outstanding fall colors, and winter brings an equal number of winter activities, including downhill and cross-country skiing, sledding, skating, tubing, snow-shoeing, etc. There is truly something for everyone here. And, of course, the unbelievably beautiful turquoise and deep azure waters of the Grand Traverse Bay!
The Unique Benefits at this House
On a private road surrounded by tall trees, our house provides an incredibly quiet and relaxing setting. Even still, there are supermarkets, department stores, fine dining, world-class golf and spas within a 5 minute drive. This Lindal Cedar Home is very well-built and provides year-round weather protection; there is never a draft even in the most violent winter storms.
Property Photos
- Sunset from the Main Deck with Sweeping Views of Grand Traverse Bay - Lakefront Traverse City House with WiFi, Cable TV, and Private Beach
- Sunset from the Beach - Perfect for those Barefoot, Romantic Beach Walks... - Lakefront Traverse City House with WiFi, Cable TV, and Private Beach
- Sunset from the Easy Chair; Spectacular Views from Everywhere in the House... - Lakefront Traverse City House with WiFi, Cable TV, and Private Beach
- Sunset from the 2-Story Living Room with Wall of Windows
- Daytime from the Deck, with the Stunningly Colorful Waters of Grand Traverse Bay
- View from the Beach - Great Swimming, Boating, Paddling, Waterskiing, Fishing...
- 225' of Wide Sandy Private Beach for Volleyball, Sandcastles, Bonfires...
- Cathredal Ceilings - Wall of Windows; Year-Round Weather-Proof Lindal Cedar Home
- Spacious Dining Room with Ample Seating and Fabulous Views
- Huge Gourmet Kitchen - Fully Equipped; 5 minute drive to Supermarket
- View from the Master Suite - Fabulous Views Overlooking the Lake
- Master Suite with Bath, Walk-In Closet and Separate Sitting Area
- Bedroom 2 (Bedroom 3 is very similar); both bedrooms now include bunk beds.
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