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Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants

Holiday home with a water park, a short walk to Lake Michigan

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Gym
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Place, Munson Healthcare
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Front Street
‪13 min walk‬
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants

1896 Victorian home, completely remodeled for today's comfort, but the historic charm remains. For your peace of mind, we take our cleaning seriously. Nice front lawn for the kids to play or to spend relaxing evenings with a glass of wine. Central location within a few blocks walking or biking distance to West Bay beaches, Downtown Traverse City, TART Trail, the dog park, and the Historic State Hospital grounds. Conveniently located near West Side Beverage, known for their vast selection, Slab Town Burgers, and a brew pub opening across the street in the summer of 2022.

The two story house features a great kitchen, stocked with any tools you may need, including a gas grill on the deck. The three bedrooms all have wall-mounted flat screen TVs with comfortable beds (queen, queen, bunk bed with a full below, twin on top plus a pull-out twin trundle). The living room couch is a super comfy sectional. There is a beautiful full bath with a double vanity, rainfall shower, soaking tub, plus a half-bath upstairs. Other amenities include cable, WiFi, full-size washer and dryer, central air conditioning, a full-basement with a work-out area, and private parking. Great for families! Great food, great shopping, and fun entertainment. We do have a three night minimum stay, except in our high-demand month of July which requires a six night minimum stay.

We do welcome one dog with an additional fee of $25 per night. You must check the pet box when booking. We are on-sight owners and if you bring a dog without checking the box, the price doubles. We understand the desire to have all of your family members with you on vacation, but there is additional wear and tear, extra cleaning, and yard maintenance required.

Please know that we have added two additional rental properties right next door that can be found at VRBO 2204221 and 3954989. These beautiful condos are each 1300 square feet with spacious two-bedroom, two-bath open concept floor plans. They both have a large, 12'x12' covered balcony for enjoying a cocktail or two:)

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Small dogs, $25 fee per dog/per night

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Slabtown, a neighbourhood in Traverse City. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Munson Healthcare - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Front Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Traverse City Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
‪The Tasting Room - ‬14 min walk
‪Nittolo’s Little Italy - ‬16 min walk
‪Barrio - ‬14 min walk
‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants located?

Located in Slabtown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Munson Healthcare and Lake Michigan. Front Street and Wags West are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

21 Sept, 2025

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

Awesome place

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

12 Jul, 2025

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

Cozy home close to town, we very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

30 Jul, 2025

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

Comfortable house for our family with very responsive hosts! We had a great stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

14 Aug, 2025

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

Great neighborhood and comfortable house!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortney L.

18 Sept, 2025

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

We had a great stay. The property was very well equipped. The hosts put a lot of thought into every small detail that guests may need. They were also very communicative and friendly. It was a great location and easily walkable from downtown. I highly recommend the sandwiches from the liquor store next to the house! Our only complaint was that the upstairs mattress was very soft but overall we had a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

4 Aug, 2025

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

This is a lovely home away from home. The kitchen is really well equipped for those who want to make family dinners and breakfasts and all the rooms are comfortable. We found the location to be prefect for us—walking distance to the gorgeous lake and, in the other direction, to good restaurants, a grocery store and a CVS. There's easy access to everything you need and the owners of the home are friendly, too!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

26 May, 2025

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

TC stay

Great property. Great location. Very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika B.

15 Jun, 2025

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

A home away from home

Charming house, great location (walkable distance to the lake and the city center), and super responsive hosts.This house had it all. It was well equipped and had the most comfortable mattresses for a good night’s sleep.We would definitely book it again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

25 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect for a long weekend

We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and had a lot of board games and was walking distance to so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette S.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Short getaway

Very walkable location. Plenty of space indoor and out. Very clean. Everything as stated.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia B.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Traverse City Home

We had a wonderful stay. House was very clean,comfy beds and the accomadations were plentiful. Great accibility to walking distance to all stores and restaurants on Front St . Tom was easy to reach and speak to. We would highly recommend staying at this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

24 Feb, 2025

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

Guys weekend

Great location with plenty of room in the house for my brothers and friends

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Love K.

8 Nov, 2024

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

Wedding Weekend - Family Homebase

Great property, responsive and friendly host. My family enjoyed the space and were comfortable during the week!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis B.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Fabulous spot

Beautiful home, great location, very friendly and responsive hosts! Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Wonderful

Wonderful stay at your VRBO in Traverse City. Everyone had a comfortable bed and the house had everything we needed for a family weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Pleasant and well equipped

We would definitely stay again! Very nice location. Great for families.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

17 Sept, 2023

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

Nice place to stay

This house was a great place to stay. It was a beautiful older home that is very well maintained. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

22 May, 2023

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

Great stay again!!

We love this property and it is so close to everything!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

31 May, 2024

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

Slabtown

Great place just down the road from downtown and our meeting spot for our wine tour on the peninsula. The House had everything we could’ve needed during our stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

8 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect stay in downtown area!

A very memorable and special family week it was!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Great Place

Great location, perfect house for our girls weekend! We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back next year!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Germantown, TN

17 Mar, 2023

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

Great spot

Great house in a great location! Super comfortable and the hosts are great. Will stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

26 Sept, 2024

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

Beautifully re-done old house

House was beautifully maintained and updated. The owners were wonderful to work with. Traverse city was a lot of fun and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

2 May, 2023

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

Enjoyable stay

Everyone (including the dog) enjoyed our stay at this centrally located house in Traverse City.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

16 Oct, 2023

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

5 Stars!

This house was perfect for our group. It was very clean, well stocked and in a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Jennifer

Our family has thoroughly enjoyed meeting our guests and sharing stories. We love that they enjoy the area, our convenient location, and the peaceful neighborhood setting. When families are able to enjoy their vacations together and create wonderful memories, we know that we have done our job well.

Why they chose this property

This house was built in 1896. It originally faced West Front Street. However, when Oleson's grocery store wanted to expand their offerings across the street, West Side Beverage (established in 1945) was asked to vacate their building. They moved across the street where this house used to sit. A "modern" block basement was built and the cranes drew the neighborhood kids to watch as they lifted the house, spun it, and placed it in its new location. We purchased the property in 2013, took it down to its studs, lovingly stripped its original woodwork, uncovered pine and maple floors, and restored its charm. The yard was next where perennials were chosen with care and the old chimney bricks were repurposed as a patio. We love sitting outside on summer nights with the kids playing in the yard, waving at the neighbors, and talking about the favorite parts of our day. For more about the area's history, check out these links https://mynorth.com/2017/05/streetwalking-traverse-city-neighborhoods/
https://www.traversecity.com/blog/post/historic-traverse-city-buildings-that-you-can-experience-for-yourself/
https://www.traversecity.com/blog/post/a-trip-through-time/

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location! Great neighborhood for walking the dog to the nearby dog park. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere. West Side Beverage is right out your back door and now serves amazingly delicious pizzas and sandwiches on top of their huge selection of libations.