Fifteen steps to the beach --- 15 minutes to walk to downtown Traverse City!

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The view facing north to the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay
A living room with a TV on a wooden stand, a leather armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with a stove, sink, and two bar stools.
Private kitchen
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fifteen steps to the beach --- 15 minutes to walk to downtown Traverse City! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Fifteen steps to the beach --- 15 minutes to walk to downtown Traverse City! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fifteen steps to the beach --- 15 minutes to walk to downtown Traverse City! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fifteen steps to the beach --- 15 minutes to walk to downtown Traverse City! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fifteen steps to the beach --- 15 minutes to walk to downtown Traverse City! located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is steps away from Front Street and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay and Bryant Park are also within 5 minutes.

Fifteen steps to the beach --- 15 minutes to walk to downtown Traverse City! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying in the cottage and we couldn’t have been any happier! Beautiful location, convenient to downtown Traverse City and the beach access is unparalleled!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking distance to town and a private beach, this place is a gem. It's everything you want in a northern Michigan rental - an open, bright house, great views, very safe, and lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect. Great location, very clean and right on the water! Thanks for a great visit we would love to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic owners to deal with, property was great and close to downtown for easy walking accessibility, Very clean and comfortable. Already planning to return next year. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John and Terrie are incredible hosts. We have been coming to this charming lake house for years and are never disappointed. Wonderful yard, great beach, and close to everything. The house is just adorable, and our pup loves swimming in the lake. John and Terrie are always responsive and just a delightful couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is exactly as described. I have been renting this beach house for many years. The view and prime location are amazing. The owners are delightful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! We’ve stayed here several times before and it never disappoints. Our pup loved swimming in the beautiful water. We loved the proximity to so many fun things to do. We already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect setting

Beautiful location exactly as described. Close to so many fun activities and also great for relaxation. Very easy walk to many restaurants Hosts Terri and John friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this for a getaway. We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable cottage on the water and walking distance to nice restaurants and shopping.

We really liked being able to walk to downtown Traverse City. The cottage is peaceful and private. We hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the Bay

We spent a wonderful week on the bay. Our hosts were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Retreat

This was our second time staying at the beach house and for excellent reason. The peace and quiet of the beach house, the proximity to downtown Traverse City, and the overwhelming hospitality, especially being dog-friendly! We look forward to another future stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great location!!

We brought our dog with us and he had a blast playing on the beach and swimming in the lake! You can’t beat the location either. It’s quiet but right in town! Hopefully we will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view!

My husband and I stayed with our dog for a week and we all loved our time there. The cottage is cute and had everything we needed, the hosts are so nice, and the view is outstanding. The location is close to restaurants, bakeries, etc. We highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Gem!

Had the best experience in The Cottage! Plan to book again next Summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Staying at the Beach House

Great location. Great hosts. The only downside was the bathroom. Small, dark, sink and shower not user friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always amazing stay

This gem of a cottage is tidy and delivers the ideal location with a beautiful beach. Terri and John are very helpful, responsive and loaned my friend a wonderful bike for several days. I have stayed at this property multiple times over the years and will continue to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Bliss

The view is spectacular. Cottage is cozy & charming. The location is perfect-private while a short walk or bike ride to downtown. I have been staying at this cottage for many years. It is well appointed and lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful even in the Fall!

So relaxing. Awesome view of the water. Very clean and comfortable. Terri and John were very welcoming and friendly. Hope to go back soon!
Stayed 35 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place, and can’t wait to return. The house, was perfect size, for my husband and I. It was well equipped, and had a wide open feel, with all the large windows. The views, were beautiful in all directions. It had lush green well maintained property, and of course, a lake view. The few steps to the perfect sand beach, to swim, and just relax, made it very hard to leave!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Excellent TC Getaway

Sunsets… Sunrises… the lulling sound of splashing evening waves…a private sandy beach…. Bundled with gracious hosts, Terrie and John, and a dog named “Rex”….our vacation couldn’t have been better! Now the cottage is older and small but we found it charming and well stocked with everything you need. The location is perfect… We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week in Traverse City

The property is beautiful and so close to all of the wonders that Traverse City holds - TART trails, downtown, wineries, breweries, parks, etc. John and Terrie were excellent hosts, providing us with recommendations of a wide variety of restaurants and activities. Wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

A fun, relaxing, lake getaway. The cottage was a perfect size for our family of 5 (one infant). The water is just steps away. John and Terri are great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

This is a great location right on the water and near downtown. We easily rode our bikes to everything. Terrie and John were wonderful hosts. John even gave us a stand up paddle board lesson! We would definitely stay in the cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

We had a wonderful experience at the Cottage! The setting is ideal, and the spot on the bay is picturesque. Location to downtown was very nice, and a day trip to Mackinac Island and one to Sleeping Bear Dunes was an easy drive from the cottage. Communication and hospitality from our hosts was very good, and much appreciated, as we had changes to our travel plans due to Covid. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Digital Nomad with a gorgeous view

The hosts, John and Terrie were fabulous, so kind, generous, knowledgeable about the area and very welcoming and always provided lots of privacy. The guest house was perfect with beautiful sunset views, easy walk to downtown Traverse City, the location couldn't be any better and right by the Blue Goat wine market for added festivities. Highly recommend 10/10!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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