The Perfect Beach, Sunny, Warm, Sandy, Crystal Clean Clear Water
Location: Traverse City, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Located on the Gold Coast between Traverse City/Suttons Bay)
Accommodations: Cottage Beach House Vacation, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
BEST LOCATION *Stay On The Bay* On West Grand Traverse Bay minutes to Traverse City and Suttons Bay*Enjoy balmy warm breezes blowing in from West Grand Traverse Bay. Relax on the BIG front deck overlooking the bay. This is a free standing rental cottage, and there are NO other renters nearby.
THE BEST BEACH* BayWatch Cottage is located on a quiet residential street. A boardwalk leads to the Sandy Park Beach directly across from the Cottage. (The beach is only about 200 feet from the cottage) There is a private waterside viewing area with park bench, bonfire firepit for evening fun. *All water sports, great hard sand bottom, crystal clear and clean water, wonderful for kayaking, boating, swimming. Only 2 miles to DNR boat ramp. W.Bay is part of Lake Mich, and so has cleaner water, bigger waves and sandier beaches.
THE BEST WOODS Walk along the path through the woods, take a picnic lunch See beautiful towering white pines, pileated woodpeckers, mink, deer. Complete Quiet and Solitude. No neighbors in sight and a warm southern exposure. BayWatch is located on the WARM side of Leelanau Peninsula, (the West side is COLD and WINDY).
FULLY FURNISHED don't wait in line and Save $ by making meals in fully equiped kitchen, enjoy dining alfresco with outdoor table and chairs on deck overlooking the bay and Barbeque grill on patio.
*Porch has a fabulous view of the water and Power Island. Watch shore birds, blue heron, eagles, caspian terns, hummingbirds and other feathered friends. Total privacy, no close neighbors, just kick back and relax.
LOTS OF ACTIVITIES *Hike in the woods, or drive a short distance to quaint Suttons Bay. Browse the antique stores, have lunch at one of the great little restaurants, buy a T-shirt that says "Up North", and a yard ornament. Ride bikes on the blacktopped streets, or rent kayaks, boats, etc.*Close to two golf courses, and 12 vinyards which offer free tastings of local wines.
THE BEST ACCOMODATIONS BayWatch Cottage is an old fashioned "Grandma Cottage" with real up north decor, pine floors, huge loft bedroom, twin beds in the "Captains Quarters" plus fold out sleeper futon. Four people would be quite comfortable, we can accomodate six. There are also 2 roll away beds that can be used on either level. This smoke-free property is in immaculate condition. There are NO other vacationers close by this Guest House.
BayWatch is a stand alone cottage and has two bedroomw, (one on entry level and huge upper level master suite)
ROMANTIC *Honeymooners and newly weds will find all the peaceful privacy they would like, come celebrate your wedding anniversary here too. There are no close neighbors at either property, total privacy.
HAVE A REAL VACATION!......
OR BRING THE KIDS The dining area table for indoor meals. Additional table and 4 chairs on the big porch, for dining with a view of the bay!
BEST VALUE *why stay in an old buggy log cabin on a murky inland lake when you can stay in a nice clean new cottage, with sparkling clean West Bay water for the same rate?
THREE PROPERTIES are available
1.) BayWatch Cottage,this listing,(2 bedroom, 2 baths, sleeps 2-6, sandy park beach)
2.) BayLoft Cottage (1 bedroom, upper level guest apartment, 1 bath, sleeps 2-6, sandy private beach)
3.) BayBreeze Cottage (3 bedrooms 1 full 1 half bath, sleeps up to 10, sandy private direct frontage beach)
These are all on the BAY, with sandy beaches, and no other vacationers nearby.
Come and Stay on the Bay!!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: High quality sheets and towels, please bring your own beach towels.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: room for boat/trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed: BayWatch has newer Serta Queen bed
- Double Bed: BayWatch has double futon
- Twin/Single Bed: BayWatch has 2 twin beds
- Convertible Bed: futon in living room is double bed sized BayWatch has 2 roll-aways, with thick mattresses for additional persons.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 73 channels INTERNET may be on, please inquire BayLoft has "enhanced" cable.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): DVD at BayWatch,
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: plus a microwave and dishwasher. All dishes silverware pots and pans etc
- Cooking Utensils Provided: everything
- Refrigerator: nice clean new
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: bring charcoal and lighter
- Deck/Patio: Huge front porch or deck with million dollar view of West Bay, and table and chairs for "alfresco" dining. BayWatch has porch swing,
- Balcony: great views of the bay
- View/Location
- Beachfront: From the front porch across a quiet residential street,to the board walk to the sandy park beach is only 200 feet, a private viewing deck and bonfire ring along the boardwalk with a fabulous view as well. If you are lucky enough to be at the beach,.....you're lucky enough!
- Lakefront
- Other Amenities
- TV 73 channel cable, Full Kitchen, toaster, coffee maker, linens and towels provided, bring beach towels and water walkers, Queen sized bed, very nice bedding and linens provided, ABSOLUTELY No Smoking, Damage Deposit req, send an email for more photos
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: $200 per pet per week, plus additional $200 damage deposit.Pets may not be left unattended inside this property
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): First level bedroom, minimal steps at BayWatch
- Kid Friendly: Well mannered children are welcome
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- wonderful restaurants, only 7 miles to Samuel's, Casino gambling at the Sands Casino (Indian Casino)12 vinyards with tasting rooms within 15 miles, Golfing, Great bicycling touring roads, Close to everything, but quiet, You will only hear the wind in the trees and the waves on the shore. rent a boat/jet ski snowmobile, http://www.bluesky-tvc.com/indexSummer.htm copy and enter this link in your address line.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
NOTE posted rates are for 2 persons for more persons,add $100/person,$200/pet
Winter season rental from now till June (6 month term) for $700/mo plus utilities
Memorial Day Weekend, Fri-Mon $1400
June, Sat - Sat, $1600/week
June 26-July 31, $2000/week, July 31 - Sept 11, $1800/week
$500 refundable damage deposit on all rentals
We have 2 other properties available, 1 is smaller, the other is larger
WE HAVE AVAILABILITY IN OTHER PROPERTIES, EMAIL FOR INFO.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The Perfect Beach, Sunny, Warm, Sandy, Crystal Clean Clear Water - Traverse City, Michigan - Cottage Rental near Suttons Bay
- Boardwalk to Sandy Park Beach - Traverse City, Michigan - Cottage Rental near Suttons Bay
- BayWatch, the Old Fashioned Grandma Cottage with swing on the big front porch - Traverse City, Michigan - Cottage Rental near Suttons Bay
- Bonfires, and s'mores, a gazillion stars, get to know each other again
- Open floor plan, real up north pine floors, a newer and genuine cottage
- Luxurious queen sized bed in loft w/ private bath, hear the waves and the wind
- Save $, best food, no waiting,fully equipped kitchen dishwasher microwave too
- Million Dollar View from the porch, flower garden, bay and Marion Island
- Twin beds in entry level den, great for kids or those who can't go up steps.
- Snoozin in the sun on the picnic table at the water edge....aaaahhhhhhh.
- Watch the moon rise over the bay Honeymoon- celebrate an anniversary at BayWatch
- Dinner on the deck, the very best table with the very best view of the bay
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Doug & Kirsten Carr , Logan, Ohio
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Thank you, BayWatch Cottage has several "repeat" visitors, we look forward to seeing you this summer! Shelly and Dave
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The Smith Family , Dublin, Ohio
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Shelly and Dave, We really had a great time. Thanks again for helping out with suggestions and everything else. You are great hosts. keep up the good work. Doug, Kirsten, Asher, & Joey
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Shelly and Dave, We really had a great time. Thanks again for helping out with suggestions and everything else. You are great hosts. keep up the good work. Doug, Kirsten, Asher, & Joey
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Mike & Mary , Indiana
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Comment Text: What a great place. We absolutley loved it. It was very private and the view was spectacular. We were made to feel right at home and the information provided was excellent. Thanks for making our vacation as good as it was.
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Beth & Mike ,
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Shelly & Dave, Thanks for a lovely vacation. The house is perfect & we had a great time. Tom & Megan
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This is a new rental property, we hope that our guests will find it clean, comfortable, and affordable. We welcome your comments and input, and will strive to make your vacation pleasant and memorable. thanks, shelly and dave