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Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Mt. Holiday Ski Area
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City

Spacious five bedroom four bathroom home located on the east side Traverse City.
With shopping, beaches, boat launches, hiking trails and the Tart trail (Traverse Area Recreation Trail) close by, this home offers a great location to ensure that your stay in Traverse City is everything you planned it to be. The spacious bedroom suites allow for privacy when needed, the large kitchen and main living area offer a great place to cook and enjoy each others company, and for those that seek outdoor entertainment, the patio area offers a couple of different areas to lounge and recharge from the days activities. The patio space includes an outdoor fire place and a number of yard games that can be enjoyed by guests. This home offers year round accommodation as well as enjoyment for its guests, off season months can be enjoyable too, warming up with family and friends around the outdoor fireplace or gathering in the large recreation room to play darts, a friendly game of foosball, or watching a movie together.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We do charge a pet fee of $250.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This property maintains a strict no party policy. We will respond promptly to any complaints from neighbors.
Please be courteous regarding parking and take care not to block the driveway.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 010216

About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation 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. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Mt. Holiday Ski Area - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Front Street - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 32 min drive - 39.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City on Apr 24, 2026 start from $445, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mt. Holiday Ski Area and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have a wonderful time staying at this house. It was close to downtown and wineries, as well as close to hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this property. It was perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Well located, and would be perfect for longer stays with large groups. Plenty of games, and lots of community space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect rental for a large group. A great game/tv room to spend time together. And the house offers easy access to Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway. The house was great for 3 generations to hang out and celebrate Christmas. The kids loved the huge game room, and the separate space for us old timers was nice and quiet. Close to many winter activities and amazing restaurants. Carrie our host was very welcoming,patient with my questions always available to help. We had a monster snowfall and the snow genies came and cleared us right out. Iwould go back in a heartbeat and highly recommend this wonderful home.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three couples stayed comfortably with plenty of room. The kitchen was well stocked & large enough for all of us to eat comfortably. We really enjoyed the backyard and fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent for our group! We were in town for a wedding and the property was able to comfortably accommodate all of us guests. I really enjoyed how spacious the rooms were and especially enjoyed the game room upstairs. I will try and book this place for all of my future trips to Traverse City!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great home ,enjoyed time very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you. Nice place. Clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location; lots of room for a group

Good common areas and great location to downtown Traverse City! Very clean and modern and accommodated our group of 7 nicely!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THIS HOUSE WAS AMAZING. IT WAS PERFECT FOR OUR FAMILY TO ENJOY OUR TIME ON TRAVERSE CITY.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Comfortable beds, kitchen was well stocked with all utinsels. The backyard was great, we spent our nights playing yard games and sitting around the fire. Was a perfect place to stay for our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for families

Wonderful stay and very responsive owners!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation in Traverse City

Perfect spot for our family gathering with six adults and three children. Spacious home, great yard, convenient location. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was really spacious and it was especially nice to have 4 bathrooms. Everything was very clean. We loved having the fully stocked kitchen, the grill, and games available. The host was very responsive and the location was perfect - just a short drive to downtown. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday stay

Really enjoyed this spacious house , great open area to gather . Kitchen was well equipped with everything that we needed. Host was quick to answer my many questions !! Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times, great stay!

Very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great house for a larger group that wants to explore TC!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Very roomy & clean! Beautiful home and spacious backyard. Will seek this property out again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great time in Northern Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traverse City getaway

Great place to stay. Plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We stayed over memorial weekend with my family and had a great time at the house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boys weekend

Great location for staying to fish. Close to bay and centrally located. Pretty secluded and plenty of parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Petersen

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Hello, our names are Carrie and Uriah Petersen, we are life long residents of Traverse City. We have two teenage sons. As professionals we own and operate a residential building company in the Grand Traverse area. We have been buildings custom homes for 20 years. Traverse City is our home and we wish to share this with other seeking to vacation in the paradise we call home.

Why they chose this property

This home is unique in its look. It provides plenty of space to stretch, relax, and enjoy your family and friends. This home is on average 5-10 minutes from a number of activities. East Bay being the closest and largest body of water, 5 minutes from our home. Mt Holiday provides year around outdoor activities. In the winter the ski hill is open as well as the tubing hill, in the summer they have zip lining and miles of walking trails. Timber Ridge campground which is the finish line for the VASA race and Ice Man Cometh is 5 minutes. Golf courses and many inland lakes are just a quick drive as is the grounds for the Horse Shows by the bay. We would love to host you during your vacation so you can experience all this area has to offer.

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