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West Bay Waterfront Home

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A wooden deck leading to a calm body of water with a boat in the distance.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a green armchair, and a dining area with a green chair and a vase of flowers.
A small, single-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a yard with grass and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a window.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Valley Hills Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near South Carol Ann Drive
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

West Bay Waterfront Home

Immerse yourself in tranquility at our newly renovated waterfront home on West Bay in Traverse City. With panoramic views of West Bay and Power Island, this cozy retreat is the perfect escape for a relaxing vacation or getaway. Enjoy 100 feet of private water frontage, complete with steps leading to the pristine waters and a private dock for easy water access.

Located just minutes away from downtown Traverse City, downtown Suttons Bay, and local wineries/vineyards, you'll have the best of both worlds - seclusion and convenience. Situated along the popular and scenic M22 route, this home offers not only a peaceful setting but also easy access to nearby attractions.

Accommodating up to 8 guests, including the trundle bed, this home boasts the highest quality finishes for a luxurious stay. Each room is equipped with a mounted TV for your entertainment needs. Come experience the beauty of Traverse City from the comfort of our charming waterfront abode.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1833145vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Valley Hills Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near South Carol Ann Drive - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near South Rolling Hills Drive - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • beach near South Carol Ann Drive - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mari Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Harrington's By The Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Apache Trout Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farm Club - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bay Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at West Bay Waterfront Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Bay Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Bay Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Bay Waterfront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Brengman Brothers is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

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 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage with a gorgeous lake view. Location was perfect: boat ramp, wineries, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2026
Thanks, Violet! Would welcome you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2026
Thanks so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely house and had everything we needed to make us feel comfortable and at home. Great location with easy access to all local attractions and wineries, lovely views, many good dining options nearby, and full kitchen so we could eat at home too. We were traveling with our small dog, and enjoyed the many pet friendly options and areas all over Traverse City, including many restaurants and wineries.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and conveniently located house between Traverse City and Sutton's Bay, Michigan. If you want a nice property to explore the area and enjoy visiting wineries and/or cider/breweries, this house is a great option as it's right on M22 so easy to get down to Traverse City or up to Sutton's Bay. Communication with the owner Gary was always super fast. It was nice the house had a gas grill we could use to cook out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2026
Thanks, Chris! Would welcome you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view and great property with easy access to fun things to eat and shop!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thanks, Maureen! We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for 6 adults. Located central to many area attractions. Communication with host was wonderful. Enjoyed morning coffee on the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
Thank you for the nice review! We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

This was our first time at this property. Great location and property. Clean, great access to the Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2022
Thank you, William! Welcome to come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Great base camp for activities in the Traverse City area. Good proximity to downtown TC, Suttons Bay, Sleeping Bear Dunes. Views of sunrise in the AM were great. Cozy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2024
Thanks for the nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

Great location! Close to everything you want. Great view of the Bay and fantastic sunrises, worth getting up early for. Comfortable and spacious house. Great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2024
Thank you for the nice review, Lisa! Would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West Bay Waterfront Home

We had a wonderful stay! It was the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. The house was very clean and spacious for our family of five plus our dog. At the house, we loved sitting on the front porch and on the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the compliments! It was a pleasure hosting you and would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed our stay in Gary's home for our first visit to Traverse City. The location was great!

The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for the week. Gary checked in once we arrived and was available if we needed anything. We enjoyed the private dock for swimming and the location to downtown Traverse City, Suttons Bay, and many wineries was perfect. We would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Thanks for the compliments, Bridget! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

What a great place to stay. The location is convenient to get to so much that the area has to offer. Loved the drive up and down the coast. Beautifully updated and comfortable for us and our family dog. Had everything that we needed to feel like home for the week. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2022
Thanks for the nice review, Kevin! It was a pleasure hosting you and thanks for taking such good care of our home away from home. We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay

This is the third year I have stayed at this property. It is clean and comfortable. The waterfront is exceptionally nice. It is conveniently located to Traverse City shopping. the front porch is very relaxing to sip coffee and watch the summer rise and fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family spot

We very much enjoyed this property. Quick drive to Traverse and many fun options on Leelaunau. The house was very tastefully renovated, space for our family, and well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed coffee on the porch each morning, while our boys enjoyed swimming off of the dock and playing soccer in the front yard. Great stay and host to work with - this family takes great care of their vacation home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the review and allowing us to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bay View

This house well served our needs. Lovely decor! Expectations were well outlined prior to the stay. We didn't realize the house sat on a fairly busy street. Otherwise...I would recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful area

Traverse City is a wonderful area to explore. The view from the house is lovely. For me, the only drawback was getting to the water required crossing a busy road. Driving around the area, I realized that most of the houses are not lakeside though. The owner is very easy to work with and quickly answered any of my questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A True Upper Michigan Coastal Gem

My family of five (including our three year old dog) stayed here for five days for a wonderful experience. The location was practically perfect because you could see the beauty of Grand Traverse Bay. The location also was so close to all the things we love about Traverse City. The construction didn't bother us one bit because the distance let us navigate around the affected areas.. The host was extremely helpful and navigated flawlessly through any problems that we had. Although the house is across from the water access, it was extremely easy to get across with plenty of time for all ages to do it as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thank you for the nice review! We would welcome your family back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay at Coastal Gem

Everything was perfect during our 4 night stay between Christmas and New Year's. The well-appointed home was clean and all of the appliances and electronics were modern and functional. The living/family room was spacious and the furniture was comfortable - the bedrooms were as well. Loved the picture window overlooking west bay. We spent hours playing board games at the dining room table. The location of the home is great - with quick access to TC and/or north to the rest of the Peninsula. Our host, Gary, was wonderful from the get go - from the booking process to our departure. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2024
Thanks for the nice comments, Vaughn! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family! We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home , a long way from home

We drove up from Alabama for our grand daughters wedding. After a long day of driving we found home again. Gary's place was easy to access and has everything you will need to make your first night as well as the rest of your visit comfortable and enjoyable. The view of the bay from the front porch alone is worth the visit and to have swans come visit was a major score. We don't have wild swans in our area any longer. The first morning the bay was completely hidden by a thick layer of fog. The second morning was crystal clear and one of the most spectacular sunrises I have seen in some time. The evenings on the porch are nice also. At times the traffic noise is a bit loud but some music can help with that problem. The house is great through and through and well appointed. Nice furnishings, the kitchen is well stocked and the beds are great. The home being convenient to town is a plus too. Contact Gary if you need lodging in the Traverse City, Michigan area. You will be thankful that you did. Hershel C. Pack Athens, Alabama Not so far from home after all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2024
Thank you for the kind comments on our home away from home. We appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed your trip and would welcome you back!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Girls' Getaway

We were four high school friends traveling to celebrate our 65th birthdays. First of all, the location was perfect for branching out to explore the beautiful sites around Traverse City. Nature, wineries, restaurants & shopping are all close. It is located off a very busy highway and you do need to cross that highway if you want to access the dock and sit out by the water. I want to address the issue of cleanliness. At first glance the home seems neat and tidy, but we soon realized that there were cleanliness issues and that the home needed a good cleaning. There was bird doo doo on the front porch chairs, so we never sat there to look out over the bay. The cushions were scrunched and worn down. The porch needed cleaned and we walked through spider webs to enter the house. Ok, so that kind of stuff happens and would be understandable, but the inside, the house needed the same kind of attention. The throw rugs were dirty, baseboards and windowsills were dusty and dirty, inside of the dishwasher was dirty, the sofa smelled like pets, there was spilled food on the bar stools that were covered in a long furry covering. The Keurig coffee maker was broken and the other coffee maker dripped so slowly that it was not useable. There was an inadequate amount of bath linens. The back porch/yard displayed the same lack of cleanliness & attention, so we never sat out there. All issues could be easily fixed by owner, but for these and other cleanliness issues, we would not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2024
Doug- We have never had any issues with cleanliness in our home over the past four years of renting it out. We have actually had all positive feedback about how clean it is. With it being as close to the woods as it is, we can only do so much about birds and spiders/bugs. We get our house sprayed for bugs multiple times a year, but again, we can only control so much of that. We have multiple coffee makers in our house for this exact reason so it won’t hinder anyone’s stay. Our cleaning company also reports any damage in between rentals and both were working fine prior to your check-in In terms of the backyard…. We do have a glass patio table and chairs back there, but if it rains or gets dirty it can’t be cleaned instantly. We keep enough linens stocked for every person occupying the home, while also having a washer and dryer to use if needed. I’m sorry you felt it wasn’t up to your expectations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect winter stay

Very clean and great view of the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a great stay! It's the perfect location for visiting wineries, downtown Traverse City or Suttons Bay. The home is very clean inside and nicely decorated. Love the mix of wood and tin ceilings throughout the main living area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will wow you

I love home makeover shows and this was like entertaining a home after a really great home makeover. Great wow factor, so fresh and clean and modern interior decoration. Beautifully done but still has comfort of home and that lake life feel. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and pans for cooking at home, burgers on the grill. We also liked the location for exploring to the north or heading into Traverse City. Beach is rocky as described so grab some swim shoes. Still a great area for swimming and the dock was also spotless and easy for sitting out watching sunset or swimming. Road is a bit busy but we got use to the pace and had no problem. A/C cooled the house nicely. Owner sent me a text after we checked in and answered any questions immediately. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2021
Thanks, Julie! You were great guests and glad you had a good time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

This home is in a great location for visiting both Traverse City and the Sutton’s Bay Area and beyond. Home is very clean and very well stocked with essentials in the kitchen and bathroom. Owner was easy to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2020
Thanks, Linda! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us!

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