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Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything

Nestled in a peaceful, wooded valley on scenic Grandview Road just a mile from the West Bay of Traverse City, this multi-generational home is our offer to your family and friends.

Three bedrooms with brand new beds, fully equipped kitchen with induction stove, a living room that's spacious and comfortable, and a dining/family room that, like the living room, looks out through picture windows on a serene view. It also features spacious yards and a back patio for private outdoor dining.

The house is close to many attractions in the Traverse City area including a slew of wineries, breweries, fine or casual dining and a wide variety of local shops. It's the gateway to Leelanau County including the Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as many miles of beaches and parks on Lake Michigan. We're also a short distance from the TART recreational trail

The host is nearby and available upon request. We've lived here all our lives: we can guide you to the right beach, recommend the best dining options, and more.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Up to four children aged 10 or less + 6 adults

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2025-35
Property # 3758389vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Traverse City is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Cherry Bend Community Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Lakes Children's Museum - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bay Meadows Golf Course - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hickory Hills Ski Area - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lake Leelanau - 7 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Earthen Ales - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Right Brain Brewery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything located?

Situated in Traverse City, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Great Lakes Children's Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Michigan. West End Beach is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Kids loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay. Super cute cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in the woods plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay..!! Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean and cozy home to stay in! It was great for a group of friends to stay together for the weekend! We felt right at home and comfortable in Grandma’s home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim was an excellent host. There were even breakfast supplies for our use. Lovely setting in the country but very close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home has a cottage vibe, very clean and has a ton of charm. The outdoor property is fantastic. The host was very responsive and friendly. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige & Jake K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will always stay here anytime we visit TC. So close to everything and a great host! Really easy to communicate with and so flexible. Everything you could need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home at the right price point. Quick trip into Traverse City if that's why you're here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brett h.

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

Regatta wknd- great spot!!

Fam and friends long wknd at sailing event- super convenient and cozy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kely F.

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

Great time at grandmas

We had a great stay, the property was perfect for us. Cozy and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

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

Great Stay close to town

Great location close to down town but still secluded. We enjoyed the horse shoes in the yard and the fire pit area. Plenty of space inside for our family of 5 to rest and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Perfect Up North Retreat

Great location. Close to everything but not in the busiest parts which I appreciate as I’m looking to get away from that when I head up north. Quiet and wooded. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Peaceful Seclusion

The quiet feel of the country right on the edge of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is called grandmas house and it does not disappoint. Everything is cute and vintage but super comfortable. Great spaces for hanging out and enough beds to have a group. Back yard was perfect for the pups and location is close enough to town to be convenient! Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very cozy for our family of five plus dog. House has everything we needed to cook our own meals and is not far from town. Tons of books, puzzles, and other games for around there. Close enough to town to easily do things, but far enough to be quiet. Tim was a great host. Very responsive and made sure we were taken care of. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

Wedding weekend

The home was perfect for our family with two dogs. The home was clean and close to everything yet gave us privacy to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

Wedding weekend

Stayed here for a weekend while we attended a wedding. Super close to downtown and the venue. But far enough from everything to enjoy the quiet of up north.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy country home near Traverse City was the perfect mix of peaceful and convenient. It felt like visiting Grandma’s place. Quiet, charming, and full of comfort.We loved the spacious yard and private patio. Despite the quiet setting, we were just minutes from downtown, beaches, wineries, and restaurants. Inside was clean and thoughtfully stocked, with comfy beds and a well-equipped kitchen. The host was kind, responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Host communicated early and provided necessary info for the home. We were also surprised with a grocery bag full of items for a complimentary breakfast. The house is older and needs a few updates but was clean and spacious. Kitchen missing aluminum foil for cooking but all necessary pans, baking sheets and plates/utensils were there. We were there in the the winter so not able to enjoy the deck or check out any trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family over a long weekend. The outdoor deck and grill were great. The host left breakfast in the refrigerator to get us started (appreciated). Too bad we didn't get a chance to have the fire, it looked great. The tv had the sports channels we wanted. Good location. Host is very good with communication and the property is as described. There were books, games, and the view from the kitchen table out the picture windows was peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Grandma's house was as nice as you could ask for.TIm, our host, was super friendly, unobtrusive per our wishes, but readily available if needed. Comfy beds, comfy living areas, nice yard and deck. Tucked into the woods so it was peaceful and quiet.Very close to town but with a rural feel to go with it.The house was well stocked with linens, games, kitchen essentials--whatever you might need. We were even provided with bacon, toast, and eggs in the fridge for our first morning's breakfast: that was a nice touch!Thanks for making your family home available to us, Tim!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Perfect location to explore TC and surrounding area

First the owners were very responsive in answering some questions we had before booking, and in making us feel welcomed. The location was convenient to get into TC or anywhere on the peninsula. The home looks just like in the pictures and is very tidy. Cozy living room, comfortable beds, clean kitchen and bathrooms, plenty of seating areas inside and out. Grandma’s home was perfect for our group of six. We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
So happy you had a great visit. Thanks so much for respecting our home and leaving it so clean. You were literally our first guest. Thanks for the rave review. We’d love to welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Secluded but close to town

The house is old, but functional. The property is wonderful. Loved walking in the woods with our dog. Tim was friendly and very helpful. He left us milk and muffins for breakfast. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2024
Thanks Jennifer, glad you enjoyed the property. We’ll continue to update and renovate. I plan to step up the outdoor recreation possibilities with more yard games and more parks and gardens. Come back and see us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Grandma's house

The house was as expected based on the description and reviews, and it met our needs. It was fairly outdated and smelled a little musty, but it was clean. In particular, the bathroom was somewhat updated and very clean which was appreciated. The outside areas were great and spacious. The host was super nice and helpful and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tim Ransom

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Hello! My name is Tim and I am the host of this property. I am an outdoorsman who welcomes all to Traverse City. I hope you have a wonderful time while you are visiting our town and come back again!

Why they chose this property

This land has been in my family for generations. It is safe and a short drive to downtown, the tart trail, and all the beauty of Leelanau county and the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore.

What makes this property unique

This was my childhood home. It has been cared for by multiple generations of my family. We are excited to share it with you.

Languages:

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