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Book for Fall! 2 minutes from Taylor Park , Long Lake. Near dunes and wineries,

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A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, and a window with blinds.
A portable gas grill with four burners and a side shelf, placed on a wooden deck.
A single-story house with a garage, a driveway, and a lawn.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a coffee bar, and a view of a balcony.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, beach near Taylor Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Book for Fall! 2 minutes from Taylor Park , Long Lake. Near dunes and wineries,

This 1100 square foot 2 bedroom 1 bath home is in a private setting 1/4 mile from Long Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in the region. You can spend time relaxing in this peaceful setting and be only 6 miles from Traverse City with all its excitement. Sleeping Bear Dunes and historic Leland fish town are a 40 minute drive. Tennis courts and basket ball courts are in walking distance from the house, and The Timbers is a4 minutes drive from the house , which is a hikers destination. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes microwave, dishwasher, Kuerig coffee maker, crock pot, linens dishes and silverware for your convenience. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and the second bedroom has 2 twin beds and UHD smart tv. All bedding and towels are supplied. There is also a queen sofa sleeper. The living room has a 55" UHD Smart TV with Spectrum Cable service, high speed internet, Alexa, and WIFI. The laundry room has a LG front load washer and dryer and is stocked with laundry supplies for your use. A fire pit, gas grill and patio set are located in a private backyard setting.
Enjoy sitting by the fire pit in the evening planning your next days adventure. Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, the quaint fishing town of Leland, Interlochen Arts Academy, wine tours, and downtown Traverse City with its micro breweries, outdoor cafes and shops are all at your doorstep. For a more relaxing time spend the day at Taylor Park, only 3 minutes from the home. Here you can enjoy picnicking, swimming and a relaxing day at the beach. Beach towels, children’s floats and children’s beach toys are supplied for them to enjoy a day at the beach
There is something of interest for all visitors to the area throughout the year. Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, fall color tours, skiing, snowmobiling are a few of the activities for visitors to enjoy. Traverse City hosts a multitude of festivals all year long, including the National Cherry Festival, multiple Arts and Crafts Festivals and Wine Festivals just to mention a few. Traverse City has so much to offer that you'll return again to this beautiful part of Northern Michigan.

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 464615153
Property # 1763572vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Traverse City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Taylor Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Front Street - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book for Fall! 2 minutes from Taylor Park , Long Lake. Near dunes and wineries, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Book for Fall! 2 minutes from Taylor Park , Long Lake. Near dunes and wineries, ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Book for Fall! 2 minutes from Taylor Park , Long Lake. Near dunes and wineries, ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book for Fall! 2 minutes from Taylor Park , Long Lake. Near dunes and wineries, ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Book for Fall! 2 minutes from Taylor Park , Long Lake. Near dunes and wineries, located?

Situated in Traverse City, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Bullhead Lake Natural Area and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cedar Run Creek Natural Area. Cedar Lake and Lyons 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. 126 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most enjoyable place to stay. Clean rooms, newer furniture, excellent bathroom with comfortable shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for reviewing your stay at the Manhattan house. We are glad you you enjoyed your visit to the area and hope you stay with us again when visiting Traverse City. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and wonderful backyard
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2026
Thankyou for the nice review of your stay. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property. Owners definitely have a great sense for manicured landscaping, and have thought of everything for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2026
Thank you for giving the Manhattan house such a great review. We hope you will stay with us again in the future. Safe travels wherever you go, Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our time there, Very clean and well stocked.Nice private back yard with firepit..Heard an owl last night saw deer this morning.Best resonablely pricedVIRBO we've rented in awhile!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for the great review of your stay at the Manhattan house. So glad you got to experience some of the wildlife that visits there frequently. Please consider us for your next stay in the Traverse City area. Safe travels, Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised and then some - the home was well stocked and very clean. We enjoyed our stay and will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2026
Thank you Anthony for such a great review! We would love for you to book with us again and maybe stay longer next time. Safe travels and hope to hear from you next year. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with tons of stuff included. Fire pit had wood and the kitchen was fully stocked. Would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2026
We appreciate your great review of your stay at the Manhattan house. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you booking with us in the future. Keep in mind that we are open all year, and winter is a great time for ice fishing in the inland lakes. Thank you again, Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful trip to Traverse City made possible by this lovely property! The hosts were incredibly communicative and helpful, and the property was clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
Thank you for reviewing your stay at the Manhattan house. We appreciate the great review you gave it. We are glad you enjoyed your time there and hope you book with us again. Thanks again, Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing home with all necessities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Manhattan house in Traverse City. We have the home available year round, so if you want to visit the area this fall, please consider staying with us again. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly clean and quiet house! Well stocked, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our place in Traverse City. Please consider booking with us again when you visit the area. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a clean and easy check in and check out. Everything you could want was provided by the host. They also provided ideas of what to do in the area which included restaurants and beach areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for the great review on our house in TC. We hope you book with us next year. Thanks again, Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed are stay. Perfect for exploring the Traverse City area. Seemed like everywhere we wanted to go was less than 30 minutes even with heavy traffic. The home is beautiful yet practical with necessities provided. Very comfortable stay.We would definitely stay there again. Thank-you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
Brian, we want to thank you for the great review. We are glad you had a chance to enjoy the area and also had time to relax at the house. We hope to have you stay with us again next year. We are open all year, so maybe a winter getaway would be enjoyable. Thank you again,Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall amazing stay. Perfect location for us and set up was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for such a great review. We hope to have you stay with us on your next visit to the Traverse City area. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great accommodations for our trip. The house was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you for reviewing your stay at the Manhattan House House. We hope you stay with us again next time you visit the area. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location and nice house with everything you would ever need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

It was a nice house, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for the review. Also for the suggestions. Take care. We hope you stay with us again. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great stay we had! Beautiful home, very clean, great location close to Traverse City, wineries etc. Very responsive owners, had everything we needed. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our home in TC. We would love to have you stay with us again in the future. Thank you so much for the great review!! Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Enjoyed the whole area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for the nice review. We hope you stay with us again. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

It was a great house. Comfortable relaxing, inviting just a short drive from downtown traverse City. Short drive from sleeping Bear dunes. Definitely going to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2024
Hi Jason, Thank you for the great review. We are glad you got to explore the area , especially Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. We look forward to your next stay with us. Thank you again, Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The house was clean and covered all the needs. It had the feel of a home but also all the touches of staying at a hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the review. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

it was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Thank you for reviewing our home. We hope you book with us again. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

We had another great stay at this property. The owners are always phenomenal to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base

Our family had a wonderful stay! It was a lovely home and very clean. The beach on Long Lake is only a 2 minute drive away and its great for small children.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the great review. The beach on Long Lake is one of our favorite spots. Great family fun. We hope you will stay with us again, Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home!

The location was perfect for what we needed. The home was spotless and came equipped with everything we needed for the entire stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the great review. We hope you will stay with us on your next visit to the Traverse City area. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and well appointed. Recommend!

Everything was great and exceeded expectations. Thank you, wonderful hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Thank you for giving us such a great review. We are so glad you and the family had a good time exploring the area. Hope to have you stay with us again. Jack and Jean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay.

At least my 5th time staying here. Will always be my goto for traverse city area. A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2025
Thank you Andreas, We hope you enjoyed your stay even if the weather was a little cooler. Jack and Jean

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