This was a great place to stay if you have a dog and are looking for a centrally located place as a base to explore the area. We were in town for a wedding and had family that lives there in Traverse City and other family and friends staying in TC and the outlying towns around the lakes. This location offered great convenience by being only a short distance to all major areas around TC, and close to trails for walking your dog as well as access to a fenced dog area and a outdoor porch you could close off to sit outside with your dog. The place was right across the street from the East bay and had great sunset views and there was a roadside park there you could access. It also was very close - 10-12 minute ride - from a great dog friendly nature preserve called Maple Bay Nature area, that provides beach access trails to a beautiful beach area that was secluded and quiet and uncrowded! Dogs were allowed on leash, and you can find Petoskey stones there too. This vrbo location also provided all the basic necessities for cooking and for the bath and even provided laundering resources. It was on a busy street, and didn’t have direct access to the water so if you are wanting a place to stay and be on the water so you can stay at the residence all day and have time on the lake I would probably not recommend it. But if you are someone who prefers to get out and explore the areas, different towns, beaches, nature trails and other recreational sites, then I would highly recommend it!