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Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing

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Exterior
entry
4,000 sq ft house
living room
Main level master bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Lake Skegemog
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Creek Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3 (lower level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (lower level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 (lower level)

4 Single Beds

Master suite 2 (main level)

1 King Bed

Master Suite 1 (3rd floor loft)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

lower level Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

main floor Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master suite 1 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master suite 2 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing

Nestled among old Oak & Maple trees, this beautiful 4,000 sq ft 5 bedroom/3.5 bath house is surrounded by hard wood forest. Enjoy the woods on your own private groomed hiking tails. Take a nap in any of the many hammocks and soak up the peaceful sounds of nature.

Minutes to Equestrian Acres, Lake MI beaches, and all the fun of downtown life in Traverse City, Elk Rapids, & Torch Lake without all the noise. Has 2 large master suites with 25 ft ceilings, each with full bath. Bottom level has 3 bedrooms & full bath with double sinks plus game room with pool table that has glass door walkout to lower back yard & woods. Main floor has large entry, bathroom, laundry room, open concept to kitchen/living room/two dinning areas...with mini bar & dart room. Living room has lots of large windows, skylights & has two oversized glass walkout doors on to upper deck, 10 ft off the ground that wraps around half the home, offering a breath taking view of the property. Enjoy the outdoors relaxing in a seat or tree hammocks, balcony sitting area, or on camp chairs around an open fire...firewood provided.

All the comforts of home provided such as: WIFI, smart TV, Pool Table, board games, darts, cookware, utensils, BBQ grill, linens, & everything else you’ll need. Also has great zoned A/C to keep you cool on those hot summer days.

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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

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Events

No events allowed

No events/parties per township. No outside guests

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non-smoking home

No firearms

No fireworks

no motorized vehicles on property trails

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1371588vb
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
Note from host: No events/parties per township. No outside guests
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

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Twin Birch Golf Course and Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Music House Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Skegemog - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 8 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Flintfields Horse Park - 10 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nico's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing located?

Located in the heart of Williamsburg, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Skegemog and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Haynes Lake. Island Lake and Smith Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 27 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place for a large group. Our grandkids really liked the trails. Very nice location and was very relaxing. The host was always very quick to respond and very helpful if we had questions. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

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

Loved the place

This place was perfect for my family for a week. Everything about it was great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
Thank you! we hope you come back to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torrey H.

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

Dependable and Hospitality

Our stay at this property was amazing ! The owners were very hospitable and communicated very well throughout the stay. When we had any issues at the property, the manger was on it immediately
Stayed 41 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2021
Thank you for the good review. We hope you come stay with us again next season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Great Stay! Unique House!!

Our stay at the Geo House was wonderful! We brought a group and everyone had enough space to rest comfortably! The outside space is enjoyable with a fire pit that is perfect for s’mores! 10 minutes away there is a boat launch that puts you perfectly onto torch lake! If available, we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOM B.

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

THE BOYS

THINGS WERE NICE AND WE ENJOYED OURSELVES.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice house as advertised with no surprises.

The house was clean and spacious. The views were beautiful. Close to the horse park (12 minutes). Jesse was kind and attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

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

Dome home paradise

This house has it all. Jesse was very quick with responses and very helpful with local knowledge. Very well equipped home centrally located for biking and water sports and the hiking trails attached to the home were an extra treat. One of our absolute favorites!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Beautiful house and property, excellent communication

We had 6 kids and 6 adults for our stay at this property and we all loved it. Tons of space and seating, all the kitchen utensils/gadgets we needed, beautiful property with private walking trails. The location is perfect, nice quiet property but just a short drive to many popular areas (our favorite being torch lake). And to top it off, the owner was amazing…excellent communication, so friendly, and he even had a little scavenger hunt for the kids on the property that ended with a prize. We would absolutely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the great review! We hope to see you back again next summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette Z.

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

Comfort

We truly enjoyed our visit! Jesse is a great host and quick to reply to questions. We enjoyed BBQing, bonfire, cornhole, playing pool, cooking meals, and relaxing. We also enjoyed Traverse City shopping, the nearby beautiful beaches, and thrifting. There is a nice Meijer nearby to pick up any needed supplies or groceries. There were 11 of us age ranging from 11-74. We had plenty of space and we all left relaxed and satisfied. Exactly what vacation should be. I would recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Terrific Family Vacation!

This was our first family vacation to this area of the country. We had a great time exploring the area and the house was in a great location for this. It was convenient to Traverse City and we did easy day trips to Mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Leelanau Peninsula. The house itself was in great shape. We had 10 people and there was plenty of space. The grounds were well kept and we enjoyed the fire pit and BBQ area. The owners were amazing! There were severe storms one night and the owner was on top of any issues immediately and made sure that the grounds were cleaned up and that we had everything we needed. Very much recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2021
Thank for the great review. We hope to have you come stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Family fun at the Geo House

We (four brothers and our brides...all of us still active in our 60s/70s) were looking for a home in the Traverse City area to accomplish three things...celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary with family, find a comfortable property to enjoy each other's company and use the home as a base of operations to play some great golf courses in the area. The Geo House accomplished all three. The unique design worked well for us. It was well furnished with a large family room, plenty of bathrooms and fun/interesting indoor or outdoor activities (pool table, darts, wooded trails, fire pit, corn hole, etc.) Family dinners with all of us seated at the same table was a great plus. Jesse was a great host. We highly recommend the property and would use it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2024
Thank you Paul! We loved your review and hope to have you all come back again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Good for a group

Six of us (3 adults, 3 teens) stayed here comfortably for a horse show (8mins away). Will definitely come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

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

Relaxing and spacious

This property was perfect for our stay for my mother’s celebration of life. We had our family of 6 adults plus an 8 month old and my in-laws. We even had room for the friend that drove my in-laws from Indiana. The property is spacious and peaceful. We took walks on the beautiful wooded trails and sat out on the deck listening to the sounds of nature. The pool table downstairs was added fun. We actually didn’t have enough time to enjoy all the property has to offer. We would have loved to use the outside fire pit but time did not allow. The host was available at all times with prompt response. The house is set up with lots of seating for both eating and relaxing. We had plenty of room to spread out and get the things ready for the celebration. This is a great property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Very spacious!

This house was perfect for accommodating a group of girls for a long weekend. The back yard is huge and has a nice fire pit area! Jesse was very helpful when checking in and explained how to use everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Beautiful Property!!

Beautiful house and property with everything we needed to enjoy our two week stay for the horse show.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna V.

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

1st Summer Vacation going North

We had a great time in Michigan, so much to do, and then able to come home to a nice house with a fire and relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
Thank you, we hope to have you come back and stay here again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

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

Highly recommend

great property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Excellent for 4 couples vacation

Family vacation with 4 couples. House has plenty of room inside and lots of outside area as well. Plenty of parking for 4 cars plus a kayak trailer. Yard was large and plenty of room to setup our Cornhole bags which we played each evening. We also took advantage of the fire pit two nights. We brought wood but there is some up there. Nice grill with one side gas and the other charcoal. Kitchen was well equipped. Only thing we had to run out for was oven mitts. The double oven was also nice for cooking. Each is a bit smaller than standard, but with 2 of them we had plenty of room. We weren't sure about the Geo architecture when we reserved, but it was very nice with A LOT of room. 5 bedrooms 2 have twin trundles. Large living room on the main floor with seating for 10 easily. Seating for 10 in eating area (2 tables) Downstairs had 3 bedrooms with a full bath and living room area with sliders to the back yard. Close to Torch Lake (about 30 minutes) Close to Turtle Creek ( about 10 minutes) Close to downtown traverse City (about 3O minutes) Hosts were wonderful prior to our arrival and during our stay. Response time was about 10 minutes or less. We were very happy with our stay and would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Great week in Williamsburg

Property was exactly as described. Our adult children enjoyed just as much as us old-timers. Location provides much to do in local area yet is a great place to come back and enjoy the quiet. Trails and outdoor fire place a great plus. We did have a hiccup with the dryer but when contacted, the owner was out within 30 minutes and repaired the problem. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn N.

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

Summer Family vaca

Perfect property for extended family vaca. Close to lakes and secluded from any neighbors. No hassles and very easy to deal with.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anica A.

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

Great house for a family getaway

Highly recommend this house and their owners. They were very responsive to all of our needs. There are five bedrooms, so plenty of room for a larger family. I love the privacy of the master bedroom and open kitchen concept. I just wish it was closer to Traverse City, otherwise great property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie K.

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

room for everyone

great location. jesse was great to communicate with and made our stay quite e notable!!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianna C.

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

Great space for two families.

The house was just as advertised and the outdoor area was beautiful! The house was clean when we arrived. Plenty for space for two families. The washer and dryer weren’t in good working order.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Very sorry about washer not cycling right. We did replace it before next renter. The lint trap needed to be cleaned out after each load. We now have a new front load washer & dryer installed so that should fix any issues for next stay. thanks you for the rating. we would love to have you stay here again some time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Great spot close to GLEF

We stayed 14 days in July 2019 for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. The house is close to the show and was great for our big group with lots of space for everyone. Jesse was always quick to respond to messages and very accommodating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you. We would love to have you come stay again on your next trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great house

Excellent experience. Bedrooms are very nice. Master bedrooms and Bathrooms are wonderful. Air conditioning worked great. Kitchen with double oven and lots of room. Outside area offers lots of privacy. Great location, 25 minutes to Travers City. Would go there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you. We would love to have you come stay again on your next trip.

About the host

Hosted by Jesse Emmons

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Retired Air Force. Married with 2 boys. We fell in love this property & the local area. We hope to allow others a chance to enjoy our property and experience the tranquility it offers. We love seeing our return vacationers each year and stories they share about there experiences during their stay.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it's peaceful and away from all the noise of the city but, still a short drive to everything. I love the woods and that the property connects to the state lands with miles of trails to hike and ride on. As far as I know, this is the only geometric dome house in Northern Michigan and I love how unique it is.

What makes this property unique

I love many things about this home. The large deck overlooks beautiful hard woods and chances to view the abundant wildlife. I love the large kitchen that opens up to living room with 25 foot ceilings. The huge master suites are more than spacious. The many windows and glass doors let the morning light in while allowing you to view the birds and other wildlife awaking to enjoy the new day.

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