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Modern Luxury Home, Bay Views, Short Walk Downtown + Hot Tub

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Your private deck on the 3rd floor, overlooking Grand Traverse Bay and the beach
The house is on the second and third floors.
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Clinch Park
    9 min walk
  • Traverse City Visitor Center
    9 min walk
  • Front Street
    11 min walk
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

MASTER BATH

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Modern Luxury Home, Bay Views, Short Walk Downtown + Hot Tub

Live large! Picture yourself in downtown Traverse City this summer: take your shoes off, head up to the rooftop deck with a beverage and watch the boats on the bay. When you’re ready, put your bathing suit on, grab the beach chairs, cross the street and take a dip in the bay. Hungry? Choose from over 30 restaurants in a six-block radius or run to our high-end neighborhood market for local produce, wine, fresh meat, and seafood to bring home and prepare a meal in the gourmet kitchen.
You’ll find every amenity you need in our fully furnished home. It’s only available in the summer, so take advantage early for this unique opportunity. We offer a fully appointed kitchen, two bedrooms with comfortable, new queen size beds and two full bathrooms. There is also a queen sofa bed in the loft. If you are here during the Fourth of July or Cherry Festival, you can watch the air show and fireworks from the rooftop deck.

Our home also features a hot tub and gas fire pit on the third-floor decks. We provide beach chairs and towels for your convenience, along with a washer and dryer. There is a 50-inch flat-screen TV with Bluetooth soundbar.

The first floor has a separate efficiency apartment. All the floors are 4" thick concrete, so you will not likely to hear any noise. However, we ask that after 10 p.m., noise is kept to a minimum. Due to triple pane windows and super insulation, you will not hear any exterior noise inside the house.

We are being selective about who we rent to; we are looking for people who will love our house as much as we do. We are seasoned VRBO travelers and know what's important when it comes to selecting the perfect place to stay. We will be nearby to assist you with anything you need. We offer a comprehensive, online guide to our house and the surrounding areas.

** PLEASE NOTE: Major road construction will be happening throughout Traverse City this summer, including Grandview Parkway, the road that runs along West Bay, so expect delays and detours.** Search Traverse City Ticker (traverseticker.com) articles for full details.

You can connect to miles of paved trails just across the street. Mountain bikers will enjoy 3-25k loops at the Vasa trail system or at the newly developed Palmer Woods property in Leelanau County. Hiking and fly fishing are superb on the Boardman Ottaway River, a blue-ribbon trout stream. Just 30 minutes to the north, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore was recently named the most beautiful place in America.

There are museums - the north's only children's museum and Dennos Museum, which holds the largest collection of Inuit art in the US. There are numerous art galleries. Our downtown is one of the most vibrant in the state, with unique shops, restaurants, independent book stores, tasting rooms and Friday Night Live in August, when they close the streets and open to music and family friendly activities.

Named a top-five Foodie Town by Bon Appetit, we love our local restaurants and will point you in the right direction. The best bakery in town is a half block away and you can often smell fresh bread and cinnamon rolls baking at night. There are a number of wineries on both our peninsulas, and microbreweries and distilleries abound.

Traverse City is home to the State Theatre, just named the top small theater in the country - you can walk to the State and its sister theater, Bijou by the Bay. Art and first-run films are shown at the theater, along with kid's 25-cent matinees. If you enjoy reading, check out the National Writers Series, which hosts best selling authors and rich discussion.

Walk, bike or drive to our many restaurants, wineries, breweries, bars and food trucks.

Come for all our festivals, for the Great Lakes, for family and new friends. Use our place as a hub for all your explorations to the surrounding counties!

Just down the block -
Bay Bakery - the best bakery in town.
Frenchies (Breakfast and Lunch)
Sleders Restaurant - kiss the moose!
Dairy Lodge Ice Cream
Burritt’s Market – local produce, fresh meat and seafood and great wine selection
Mary’s Kitchen Port – best grab and go sandwiches in town.

ABSOLUTELY NO PETS OR SMOKING. I have severe allergies.

Property manager

Bob Eichenlaub

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, ESPECIALLY on the 3rd-floor deck. It is made of PVC and ashes will put a hole in the roofing material.
We love our house and only want guests who will treat it with care.
Enjoy.

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Slabtown, a neighbourhood in Traverse City. City Opera House and Old Town Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clinch Park and Left Foot Charley. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 9 min walk
  • Front Street - 11 min walk
  • Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 3 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7 Monks Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪U And I Lounge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Luxury Home, Bay Views, Short Walk Downtown + Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Luxury Home, Bay Views, Short Walk Downtown + Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Luxury Home, Bay Views, Short Walk Downtown + Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Luxury Home, Bay Views, Short Walk Downtown + Hot Tub located?

Located in Slabtown, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Wags West and Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traverse with friends
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Great location and very well stocked. Nice floor plan for two couples. Easy to walk to downtown for restaurants and shops. Bob was very responsive and attentive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great property
We booked for the week of the National Cherry Festival and fourth of July. The property was perfectly located for both. We've done OBX, Maine, and Rehoboth beaches for our last few years summer vacations but think we actually prefer the Lake beaches -- less to worry about with our 6 year old swimming. We were actually surprised at how nice the sand bwaches were and how much our son enjoyed them even with the.colder waters. Would come back, but not during NCF or July 4th. Great for a one time thing, but the crowds were intense.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We have stayed at the property for the last two years and couldn’t recommend it more highly! Great property ,close to everything, lovely/responsive owners!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Weekend
Clean, comfortable, well furnished stay with great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location.
Excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every comfort imaginable
Tastefully decorated, comfortable, clean. TV, grill, and hot tub worked beautifully and kitchen had every upgrade and utensil any cook could want. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew b., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Traverse City
We had a great stay at this property. The home was extremely clean and comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped. The central a/c was a life saver as our week was very hot and humid. Parking is great and even the beach chairs/cooler available were good quality. The location is a few blocks from downtown and easily walkable to restaurants, beach, and shops. We didn't use the roof decks much or the hot tub due to the hot weather but they were well equipped as well and did look inviting. Bob was great on communication and responded quickly by text. If we travel back to TC we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property
This was a wonderful stay. Close to so many locations and the house was filled with amenities. The owners made sure everything was perfect and if something wasn't they worked to get it resolved ASAP. Plenty of items in the house to keep you homebound too, with a great view of the water. Highly Recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traverse City relaxing getaway
Our stay was wonderful. The property exceeded expectations. Location was wonderful, the place was beautiful, and information for the house was communicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
This house was one of the best vrbo that we have ever stayed in - clean, modern, great location, so many amenities in the house - hot tub on one of the top decks (which was modern and clean!) fireplace on the front deck (I gave only 4 stars for accuracy here because some of the water view is limited now due to a building that has gone up - that said, the water view is still AMAZING). Access was easy and the electronic key pads made it so easy for all 4 of us in my family to get in & out without needing a key. Everything FELT very CLEAN - that was amazing, and there were so many helpful notes and stickers on various things in the house that made everything just easy breezy. Great kitchen, grill, bathrooms & bedrooms. We just LOVED it. I'd highly recommend this place for your stay in TC. Great location as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Condo
My family stayed at this beautiful condo for a week. Bob and Becky thought of everything. The kitchen was well equipped and there were lots of towels and beach chairs, books and games. The beds were comfortable. The rooftop deck was our absolute favorite part of the condo. We started and ended almost every day relaxing on the deck. Bob was very helpful with suggestions on restaurants and things to do. Highly recommend and I hope we can visit the beautiful property again!

10/10 Excellent

Marija G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New home in a perfect location
This clean, modern home is perfectly situated to walk to the beach, into town, or hit the trails. We were so comfortable with the lovely accommodations and loved not having to drive to every activity. The hosts are very generous and helpful. Would love to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Chele H., Winter Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely House, Great View, Terrific Landlord
The house was lovely. Very modern and clean. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were adequate. Nice quality towels and and supplies were offered. The view of Grand Traverse Bay was terrific. We didn’t open windows, though, because of traffic noise. The landlord is fantastic. Nice, polite, generous, and respectful. I highly recommend for a stay in Traverse City.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jennifer h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly the Coolest house
Excellent experience overall! The owner was welcoming and showed us around his place. The accommodations were comfortable and had a beautiful patio overlooking West Bay. The location was perfect: walking distance to downtown, but far enough away to be quiet. We were very pleased with our rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Great
Great location / Clean / Had a great stay / Great that a number of things are within walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Amazing home in perfect location
We couldn’t have found a more perfect place for our family to stay! Walking distance to everything you need, including the beach. Comfortable furniture, top of the line appliances, beautiful rooftop area, and a spacious, bright, living area are some highlights. Not to mention that our host was easily reachable if we had needed anything (we didn’t). Highly recommend for anyone planning a TC getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Bob Eichenlaub

Host profile image
I am a retired Special Education Teacher and builder and Becky is retired from working in philanthropy. We are avid runners, bikers and skiers. I have biked all over the world and love biking here the best. We have lived here for decades and love Traverse City.

Why they chose this property

We are located in the heart of Slabtown - an historic district adjacent to downtown Traverse City; our house sits directly across Grandview Parkway and West Grand Traverse Bay, one of the most pristine deepwater bays in the country. We have full public access to the water and the views are incredible.

What makes this property unique

Our home journey began over a decade ago, when my wife and I were looking for a new home. We stumbled onto an old storefront with a house attached. The “Davidson Rock Shop” had been polishing Petoskey stones and selling them to tourists for over 50 years. The building was part of Traverse City’s original downtown and was built just after the Civil War. It sits across the street from the public beach on West Bay - an awesome location, just 2 blocks away from downtown.

We decided to tear down the commercial side and sell the small house to some friends. The design was particularly difficult due to the fact that the commercial infill lot that was left was 25’ wide and 117’ deep AND we needed a ‘one hour fire rated wall’ on the long sides. That means no windows on the long sides. A big challenge was bringing light into a ‘shotgun’ style house.
The other big design consideration was that I wanted to build the most energy-efficient building in Traverse City. The building follows a German design standard called Passive House. This design standard has four main criteria 1) Super-insulation 2) Very tight envelope 3) an Energy Recovery Ventilator to bring in the fresh air and is 4)Solar heated.

I retired from teaching and started tearing down the old building the next day. The final design (I went through 4 major design changes) has a small apartment and a garage on the first floor. The second floor has the main living space and has a ‘clear story’ that goes up to the third floor and the decks, flooding the house with light. The floors and the domestic hot water are heated by the solar panels on the roof.

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