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Home by the Bay

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Holiday Ski Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Home by the Bay

A beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a generous lot. This house has a large living room, the kitchen is quite spacious and a large master suite. The library is a great office/study place but there is also a great space. There is a 5th non-conforming room on the lower level for additional space. A delightful home just minutes from downtown Traverse City & Equestrian Festival
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The majority of our neighbors live here full time. Please minimize noise between10pm-8amto ensure our neighbors can enjoy a night of undisturbed sleep
If neighbors report unauthorized events or excessive noise, your rental agreement could be terminated and you’ll be asked to leave our property
If you encounter any issues with our neighbors, amenities please notify us as soon as reasonably possible.Please park vehicles in designated space

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the neighborhood

Acme

Williamsburg is home to this vacation home. City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Music House Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mt. Holiday Ski Area - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home by the Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Home by the Bay?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home by the Bay on Dec 25, 2025 start from $478.5, 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 Home by the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home by the Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home by the Bay located?

Situated in Williamsburg, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Mt. Holiday Ski Area, and Traverse City Beach. Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course 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. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alondra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space that allowed my friends and I to each have our own room plus a wonderful living room area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and the hosts were even greater. This was a wonderful property for a weekend guys golf outing. Thank you so much Sandro and Lindsey!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Nice short stay

Great location for our fishing charter. Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

Excellent Place

We loved our stay. The house was perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice house with plenty of room for our three couples family weekend. It is in a quiet neighborhood a short drive from downtown. The hosts were kind enough to leave a local bottle of wine to welcome us, as well as various snacks, bottled water, and sodas—a really nice touch. And the beds were very comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Working with the owners was amazing. The house was very roomy with an updated kitchen and downstairs living area. We had left a very valuable item behind and they found it and shipped it back to us. Great area, centrally located between casino and downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich P.

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

Quiet, Spacious & Off the beaten path

We were in Traverse City for a company meeting. The house was a great space for us. It is large, spacious and quiet. It's off the beaten path but close to the lake and not far from downtown Traverse City. The house is well equipped, and the owners are very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious, in a good location and in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the complimentary snacks, wine, extra toiletries, and generous kitchen/bathroom supplies. Since we are seniors, we would have appreciated grab bars in the bathrooms, a light above the master bathtub, and handrails to the top floor. The host always responded quickly when we had a question.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great place for a family!

Our whole family stayed here during the Bayshore Marathon this year. The place is huge, plenty of room to sleep, is clean, and has a big yard. Family friendly. It's also a pretty short drive to Traverse City, but far enough that it's quiet. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rik S.

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

Great home for large families or in our case, a guys golf outing.

Five guys stayed here while 4 were in motor coaches 10 mins down the road. Property and bedrooms are as pictured and were very comfortable. The hosts left a 6 pack of nice beer to welcome my guys which was a touch of class!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie O.

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

Very clean

This is a great house, very clean and there were drinks in the fridge for us when we arrived
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B., Canton, MI

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

Great property, great stay, great hosts

House was clean and huge, lots of sleeping options - TVs everywhere. Hosts were super responsive and very accommodating. Tons of extras: coffee, bottled water, snacks. Could not have asked for anything more. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Location location location

This is an older home with a lot of charm. The extras that the owner provided were over the top. The owner was exceptionally good at communication. Location was perfect and a very quiet neighbourhood. We had so much room to chill away from others. Again, the amenities were top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory B.

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

Softball weekend

Sandro was prompt in communication, willing to answer any questions, and provided us some flexibility with check in and out times. The house was clean and met all the needs of the families that stayed there. It’s is located in a nice quiet setting with a view of the bay. We will be back there when we go back up to play!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn N.

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

So much room

This house is so spacious it's unbelievable. Check in was super easy. There are so many sitting areas, we didn't even use all of them. Host went well above and beyond by leaving snacks, drinks, restaurant recommendations, coffee and all the extras. Everything was so well stocked, from cozy blankets to snuggle in, thick towels, and a kitchen with all rhe amenities. Neighborhood was quiet and safe. Air conditioning worked well also. We were a group of six and there was plenty of room. I would recommend this property for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts. Very laid back about check in and check out times. The bottle of wine and well stocked snacks was a pleasant surprise and above expectations. House has lots of room on a quite dead end street. Hosts are so good they arranged for three deer to graze across the lawn Sunday morning (pun intended).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. This was our 4th VRBO with my group of 4 golfers and it was the best stay yet. So many snacks and drinks, we were overwhelmed with the hospitality. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Amazing property

The host was incredible, always ready when needed! The house was so cozy and close to downtown! We had a great time there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Conrad S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sandro & Lindsey Lipke

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Languages:

English, German
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