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Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Beach
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61060 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)

This beautiful "Baycation" house is the perfect place to spend your summer vacation! (Located right next door to our other VRBO property #407276 if you are interested in renting two houses for larger groups)

This beach house is a three bedroom, one bath home located directly on East Grand Traverse Bay. It has spectacular views, private sandy beach, and is located 2.5 miles from downtown Traverse City. It is also an easy walking distance along the beach to the State Park where you can enjoy recreational water equipment rentals. We also have a fire pit for s'mores.

We provide a washer and dryer, and all linens. (bring your own beach towels).

Master Bedroom: Queen bed (and a pull out love seat)
Bedroom #2: Queen bed
Bedroom #3: Full bed
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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
Property Registration Number STR #009672

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Front Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Country Traditions Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Randy's Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Traverse City State Park, Lake Michigan and Front Street. Traverse City Beach and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 69 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 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

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy welcoming place. Very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the beautiful view and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The waterfront location makes this East Bay house an incredible experience. The green space, fire pit, and sandy beach are beautiful. We appreciated the brightness and cleanliness of the cottage. While the roadside was tricky, everything else more than compensated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean and the view was unbeatable. Wonderful experience with owner, she got us in 3 hours early so our kids could nap! Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keegan K.

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

Bayshore marathon getaway

Lovely and clean property with a private beach and 2 miles away from the Bayshore marathon start/finish area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Check in was easy and kitchen had everything we needed. Amazing view and beach access, as well as great accessibility (by car) to trails and shops. It was comfortable for four adults. It’s very close to a busy street, so navigating that took some getting used to. A few of the doors (back door and bathroom door) are tough to open/close. On the whole, a really positive experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary W.

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

Great stay

Beautiful views and close to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

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

TC Trip

Perfect location! The house was exactly what we needed for our stay. Host very responsive. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Traverse weekend

Nice house with beautiful water view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Gorgeous lake view!

We had a wonderful time at this quaint beach house! Perfect for a summer trip up north. We enjoyed the lovely water and kayaked daily. Great location away from downtown, but easy to go in for dinners and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

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

Great vacation spot

This property was exactly as listed. Clean with necessary bedding, towels and misc l. Supplies. Beautiful view of the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Cutest house on Grand Traverse Bay

We came up for a girls weekend the house was so cute and clean and the views were amazing on the lake!! The back porch light was out and I messaged the owner and someone came right over. Thank you for your beautiful rental we had the best time staying here!! And can’t wait to book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

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

Wonderful!

The home was very nice and clean. Our view of East Traverse Bay was beautiful while sitting on the deck, beach or the living room (lots of windows). Our 2 year old grandson really enjoyed the daily visits from the many duck families. The only suggestion for improvement would be that the deck needs some repair work, spongy in places. Also a small step stool would help in the laundry area. It was impossible to read the dryer settings. We did bring a couple of fans to use in the bedrooms. Also a couple of large garbage bags (there were kitchen garbage bags provided), our own laundry soap, shampoo and body wash. Everything else was available in the home. I would rebook this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful property….absolutely stunning views and so easy to get to and from all of our activities. This is our second year staying here and we intend to continue that tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Shangra-la!

This place is The Best we have stayed at. Beach,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Relaxing week

The house was perfect for our vacation. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The view was fantastic and was a great spot to spend a week. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Great property on the bay!

We had an excellent stay at this property. The view was amazing. They house was clean and well supplied. The location close to down was beneficial. It was a beautiful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharidan B.

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

Wedding getaway

We booked this property for the week of our wedding. The location was perfect and the size of the house was great! We had one slight hiccup at the beginning of our stay but the home/property owner made sure it was taken care of in a timely manner and I appreciated that!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Wonderful Little Lake House

We had a really great time here! The water was very clear and the beach was clean. The house was perfect for our family of four. There was a lot of traffic noise, but we were expecting that. We would definitely like to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Prime Location

This little house is right at the south end of the beautiful East Arm of the Grand Traverse Bay and the view is amazing. The beach is picturesque and we had many duck visitors. We could even see the house from the fishing charter we booked nearby. Only thing to keep in mind was heavy traffic noise during morning rush hour from the busy Munson Avenue. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Amazing vacation

The cottage and the location were awesome. We knew immediately that we wanted to return in 2025. The cottage is small (I would guess around 1100 sq. Feet) but the owners have made good use of the available space. It was perfect for us. It’s not fancy but it is a cottage. It could use a larger tv in the living room. The beach and bay were wonderful. East Bay is our favorite body of water. It is so clean and clear and has a hard sandy bottom. We didn’t even need water shoes. The view was fantastic!! We hope to come back every year! This place is a gem for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather V.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The beach was a lot of fun for kids. We liked how close everything was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

We had the most wonderful stay at this home. We had the pleasure of staying next to Patty and Joe, who checked on us frequently and asked if we needed anything. This little home is absolutely perfect and right on the beach! It was very clean and welcoming. As others mentioned, you can hear the traffic on Front St. but we got used to it quickly and it did not bother my children. This was the best vacation we’ve had as a family, largely because of being able to stay in this beautiful home. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Last minute getaway

Perfect beach house, highly recommend! We will be back in the summer :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patty

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Our family moved to Traverse City in 2011 and quickly fell in love with it. We call it the Caribbean of the North!

Why they chose this property

The location is perfect and the views are spectacular.

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