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Waterfront on West Bay. 15 min to Traverse. Fire pit, gas grill, Sauna, AC

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Beautiful multi-level decking overlookg sparkling waters of Grand Traverse Bay
Living/bar area. - Living/bar area.
Beach
Kitchen - Kitchen
Kitchen - Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Lake Leelanau
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Leelanau Cheese Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront on West Bay. 15 min to Traverse. Fire pit, gas grill, Sauna, AC

Located on the Leelanau Peninsula, this charming four-bedroom home on West Grand Traverse Bay is spacious and offers comfortable lodging for up to 10 guests. There are two bedrooms on the main level--one with a king bed and the other with two full beds. The two downstairs bedrooms each have one queen bed. The spacious living room provides multiple seating options for full relaxation and great views, with a gas fireplace and bar. Enjoy meals in the dining room overlooking the water. The downstairs features an additional sitting room with a gas fireplace. There is also a sauna.

The patios offer plenty of seating, a gas grill, and a fire pit. The home faces east, making it perfect for enjoying gorgeous sunrise views. It is placed directly on the waterfront and is only minutes from downtown Traverse City.

No pets allowed.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 10.

Bedroom 1: king bed and fireplace || Bedroom 2: two full beds || Bedroom 3: queen bed || Bedroom 4: queen bed

OUTDOORS: fire pit, gas grill, outdoor dining table & chairs, gas lamps, porch, patio

INDOORS: sauna, gas fireplace, WIFI, Netflix, Blu-Ray player

KITCHEN: fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C & heating

MISC: living space on two levels

PARKING: space for up to five vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- No pets allowed

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Leelanau - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Leelanau Cheese Company - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Brengman Brothers - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Black Star Farms - 7 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mari Vineyards - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Brengman Brothers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Cove Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bisto Polaris - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront on West Bay. 15 min to Traverse. Fire pit, gas grill, Sauna, AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront on West Bay. 15 min to Traverse. Fire pit, gas grill, Sauna, AC?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront on West Bay. 15 min to Traverse. Fire pit, gas grill, Sauna, AC on 25 Apr 2026 start from £262, 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.

What time is check-in at Waterfront on West Bay. 15 min to Traverse. Fire pit, gas grill, Sauna, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront on West Bay. 15 min to Traverse. Fire pit, gas grill, Sauna, AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront on West Bay. 15 min to Traverse. Fire pit, gas grill, Sauna, AC located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ciccone Vineyard and Winery and Lake Leelanau. BigLITTLE Wines and L. Mawby Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time, view is delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Thank you - glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly like the pictures…very big,clean and right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Traverse City Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The communication was clear and timely. The house was in a beautiful setting next to the lake. There was plenty of space for the eight of us to comfortably sleep and gather.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Thank you ! We appreciate you taking time to share your experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean F.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place with great view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great, view beautiful. The house needs some updating, Carpet on stairs and bedrooms were dirty and stained. Had problems locking the door. Otherwise, nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you - we are pleased to know that you enjoyed the location right on the water. We will follow up with your suggestions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Service after our stay was amazing. Thank you for reaching out to ensure we had everything in order.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you. We are pleased to know that you had a good experience!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was ideal for the number in our party. Upon our arrival, we could not access the property because the owner changed the code and the property management company didn’t know or didn’t share that information with us. However, when we told them about the code, they were responsive and apologetically. We loved the ideal location. The kitchen is well equipped but the coffee maker needs to be replaces because it is super slow!! We would definitely recommend this location to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
We appreciate you sharing your experience. Again, we are sorry for the miscommunication on our part. We are pleased to know that you would recommend this home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taryn B.

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

Amazing experience

This property is one of a kind right on the water! Rooms are big and spacious and it was very comfortable for the 7 of us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sayed N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay at "Be Dazzeled" for one week in August 2025. We too, were dazzeled by both the location on the water, amazing sunrise view, comfortable space with water view and seating everwhere, and the amzing location that is close to the many attractions and actvities for our family 6: two grandchildren (13 and 11), their 2 paents, and the 2 of us-the grandparents. One suugestion: You should clearly state in the listing that 2 of the 4 bedrooms are in fact in the [walkout] basement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you for your 5-Star review of this home. We are pleased to know that this home was a comfortable space for you, and close to many attractions. The description for this home has not changed in many years. "The two downstairs bedrooms each have one queen bed"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marney S.

Perfect house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the perfect house! Extremely clean, great air conditioning , Great Lake view and you can walk down into the water, roomy bedrooms. Perfect for a large family or friends’ getaway. Perfect location - just a few minutes to downtown or Sutton’s Bay downtown.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
So glad you enjoyed this perfect house on the bay! Thank you for taking time to share your experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Pure Michigan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, spacious home and Michigan beauty. There is some road noise from M22, but only in front bedroom. Other 3 bedrooms are pretty quiet. The bay is beautiful in the backyard and at the time of our stay, there was a sandy beach. We would stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
So glad you enjoyed this waterfront home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

Great house in a beautiful location.

The view from this house was so beautiful. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley D.

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

Spectacular view

Perfect for a weekend get away with friends! The sunrise view was amazing! Home was spacious clean and comfortable. Great access to walking on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Thank you very much for the great review. Hope you visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Bachelorette wine tasting weekend

We did a weekend for my daughter’s Bachelorette party. Friday night we stayed in and enjoyed the fire pit and the lovely house. When someone was tired they could easily go to bed and not be disturbed. It was perfect for our group! We want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2021
So glad this worked so well for your daughter's Bachelorette party!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Beautiful Home in an AMAZING location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for 9 people. Great accommodations for sleeping. Great room and kitchen were just the right size for a large group. The scenery is amazing and the location can't be beat! Will be returning!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2022
We look forward to your return! Thank you for choosing Visit Up North!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

Great Times

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay. We were there to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday and we had a blast. It's a great location, close to TC and Sutton's bay. Shopping and wineries are just a short drive, but if you just want to chill and watch the water, this is the place too! I would recommend to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2023
Thank you! We appreciate your review of this property. Please visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance R.

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

Stay here again

We were ia group of eight friends stayed at the house. We love the home and I’ll definitely stay here again. But don’t be afraid to bring some of your own personal items like hand towels and there is no pot holders which really surprised me for safety reason. Yes I burnt my finger. But we couldn’t ask for a better location in the house had great views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2021
We are very sorry to hear about this. We are pleased that you would return. We will definitely add pot holders.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Cozy Winter Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is situated on the water with a beautiful view of the bay. It is so comfortable and spacious, with several gathering areas in the home. Just a quick few minutes drive into Traverse City to enjoy restaurants, shopping and fun town vibe. We did some cross country skiing and snow tubing all within about 10-15 minutes from the home. What a nice winter getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
So good to know you had a great winter getaway and that this home and location worked well for you ! Do visit us again !
From a partner site

8/10 Good

joanne l.

Nice Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental itself is nice, but could use some updates based on the price of the property. It was clean. The rental company (Lindsay and Jason) were very responsive. Even got a phone call Saturday evening when we couldn't figure out how to get the TV working! Were willing to have someone come on Sunday to assist us (which we didn't need after all).
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thank you for taking time to share your experience. We are glad to know that you enjoyed this bayside location . We appreciate your follow up with us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

Be Dazzled

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I would say Be Dazzled is by far the best house our group has rented. Our group has been renting houses in the up north area for 33yrs. This house has character and felt inviting. Sorry for the unfortunate bathroom incident we all are getting somewhat older. May I recommend bathroom wall bars?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Oh how wonderful. We are pleased that you enjoyed the house so much. Things happen and we appreciate that you informed us so we could repair right away. We will suggest to the owner adding wall bars. I should tell you the one when the tp holder was ripped off the wall but that's another story. We hope you will visit again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ramon L.

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

Vacation

House needs work Blind did not open and close. Pillows in living room were torn with stuffing coming out. House had spider webs in the corners. and dirty floors in the basement.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for reviewing this home. We do apologize. We would have sent a housekeeper to take care of these issues.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Blair E.

Beautiful view but deferred maintenance issues

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful location and nice home however, there were multiple items that arose on our stay. First, the home wasn’t available at check in time- 4 on. The cleaning crew didn’t finish until almost 5 pm. Next (big one), the master bedroom bed broke, which has clearly happened before because the bedframe was cracked and had a bracket to repair it in the past. We had to move the mattress onto the floor to sleep the first night. property management team was definitely great and responded to our issues quickly. Additionally, there was a multiple lights that needed to be replaced. The last example was the leaves were never cleaned up from last fall and there’s still a big pile in the lower part of the yard. With all that, the views are stunning.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the location and views from this Lake Michigan home. We are so very sorry for the inconvenience, our cleaning crew was running behind. We did speak with you and replaced the bed frame the following day. We have inspected all of the lights in the home and fixed accordingly.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Absolute paradise!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a perfect stay! This home was clean and gorgeous! We had the absolute best vacation ever staying here and our kids ask daily to return to the Lake House! There were a couple minor things that maintenance immediately came and fixed. The staff was amazing and Kathleen was the sweetest person to work with on booking our getaway! I can't wait to return!!! Perfect area too- close to Traverse city downtown, Suttons Bay, Fishtown Leland and the sleeping bear dunes! Memories we will never forget were made here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
We look forward to your next visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Attention to details

As I read in a previous review… there needs to be some attention to the items inside and outside of the house. Several pillows are torn or appear dirty. Outside there is a lounger that is torn up . Dishwasher and ice/water in fridge door was not working and a couple of light bulbs needed to be replaced. Management Company was great to work with and quickly contacted up letting us know my husband had left his wedding ring there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your comments and will follow up.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kathryn F.

Mixed Bag

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this house for a family gathering. Of the 4 bedrooms, 2 were huge, and 2 were tiny. Not a great setup for 8 adults.The rest of the house was quite nice, with several seating areas inside and out. The firepit on the patio is a nice feature, but the motion sensor floodlight absolutely killed the night-time atmosphere and made star watching virtually impossible. Several lights in the house had burnt out bulbs, which caused some issues.Road noise is almost constant, as the house is right on highway M22. Aside from road issues, the location is convenient to Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula. On the positive side, the house has a great view of the bay, and sunrises were wonderful. No dock, but the lake level was down a bit, so we actually had a small sand beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience at this home on Grand Traverse Bay. We appreciate your suggestions.

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