Location: Traverse City, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Actually in Northport, just north of Traverse City, Michigan) View Map
Accommodations: Beach House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
CRITICAL!!! To see a VIRTUAL TOUR and BIG WEBSITE for this property: Click the link down towards the MIDDLE of this webpage where it says: "CLICK HERE for the BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!"
(In the middle, not here. It's below the small flashing "CLICK FOR AVAILABILITY" icon.)
There is a VIRTUAL TOUR and FULL WEBSITE at that link!
Our goal was to create Blissy Beach as a Five-Star Caribbean Vacation Home. We spent months making this the best beach house in Michigan. We looked not just in Michigan, but all over the USA, and this was the perfect beach. It is like something from a romantic movie. We think you will find it is a magnificent beach and one of the most fun houses ever.
If you have never been delighted by a rental before, get ready! We bought Blissy Beach in 2005, and spent all winter and most of this spring and summer renovating the home to be your ideal beach getaway.
Blissy Beach has a somewhat remote feeling to it. It is sort of like being on an island in the ocean, but just a short distance from town. We have what is arguably the best location on the beach. It sounds cliché, but it really is a magical location.
We added designer tile, bead board ceilings, big walkouts, wainscoted walls, ceiling fans everywhere, custom closets, satellite TV, kayaks, beach chairs, bright outside lighting, original artwork, great in-home theatre with additional stereo speakers in Master, Kitchen, Living, and Dining. We crammed every fun and colorful idea we could into this wonderful cottage for your BLISSFUL delight!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Large size Queens
- Bunk Bed (2) : Two Bunks, sleeps four
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: With full DirecTV package
- Stereo System
- Music Library: XM Satellite Plus IPOD Connection
- Jetted Tub in Bath: It's actually a large soaking tub, similar to a Jaccuzzi, but does not have jets, to insure perfect cleaning by our staff.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Call me if you wish catering or a personal chef.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : Front and Rear
- View/Location
- Beachfront: OCEAN-like right in front, PERFECT PRIVATE sand beach & miles of secluded park beach
- Lakefront: Lake Michigan
- Mountain View: Huge Dunes behind! Not really a mountain but they look like one.
- Ski-In: Perfect for cross country skiing.
- Ski-Out: Perfect for cross country skiing.
- Monument View: Monument View: Wineries galore and a casino right down the road, but be careful if you try both in the same day!
- Communications
- Telephone: Free long distance
- Free Long Distance
- Other Amenities
- Kayaks, Huge Dunes in back, OCEAN-like infront, PERFECT PRIVATE sand beach & miles of secluded park beach.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Well behaved pets are always welcome!
- Kid Friendly: Oh my gosh, is it EVER (!) kid friendly, they often enjoy the dunes even more than the perfect swimming!
- Smoking Allowed: OUTSIDE ONLY please. Thanks.
- Smoking Not Allowed: OUTSIDE ONLY please. Thanks.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Wineries galore, a casino, back yard is huge dunes, the front like an ocean with a perfect beach and water sunsets.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer (June thru August): $3995-$4995 per week
Autumn: $2495 per week
Autumn Weekends: Half the weekly rate
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Blissy Beach! Colorful Caribbean Lake Mi Beach House!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Traverse City
We traveled the US and of all our travels, Leelanau County was the Bomb!
The Unique Benefits at this Beach House
Perfect beach, adorable house, huge dunes in back, and MILES of unspoiled beach.
Property Photos
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!! - Traverse City Lodging
- IMPORTANT: CLICK below where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!! - Traverse City Lodging
- IMPORTANT: CLICK below where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!! - Traverse City Lodging
- IMPORTANT: CLICK below where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- IMPORTANT: CLICK above where it says: BLISSY BEACH WEBSITE!!!
- When I say renovated, this is what we started with!!!!
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Positive Rating
We are soooo grateful you decided to share this beautiful beach! The Beach House is so cozy and colorful. The Beach is the best ever! We thoroughly enjoyed swimming & sunning, sunsets and bonfires. The water is so clean and clear, very sandy and really fun waves. Kayaking is great too!
Positive Rating
What a wonderful beach house! Very comfortable and de-stressing. Its decorated so creatively for this water/dune setting. We had fun family dinners in the sun room & (a poker night) & played games on the big table in the living room. Most days we were on the beautiful beach. You can walk quite a long way south, go out on the kayaks, or neighbor Paul would invite us to jump on the water trampoline. Best swimming ever (in my lifetime). Thanks to Brad and Linda for their wonderful hospitability, especially the afternoon on the Flying Tangerine!
Positive Rating
The one thing I like best about the place: Swimming! (Normally it must be very hot before I get wet.) Not here though! Water temp. was perfect every day! I swam at night while the bonfires were burning and in the daylight when the water as smooth as glass or rough with whitecaps!
Positive Rating
Wow! We want to stay longer! This was an incredible vacation with a beautiful house, beach and sand dunes all right here. We never had to leave. We're sold on Cathead Bay! Brad, it was so nice to meet you and you've created a very inviting house that has it all. Thank you!