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Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown.
Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Michigan
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 6
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Explore the area

Traverse City, MI
- Place, Traverse City Beach12 min walk
- Place, Traverse City State Park13 min walk
- Place, Front Street4 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)6 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown.
Adventure awaits! Charming Cottage in the center of it all. Close to Traverse City State Park beach, 5 minute drive to downtown, or leisurely pedal the TART Trail to nearby restaurants, brew pubs and the historic heart of Traverse City. The Red Cottage is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood with quick access to Old Mission Peninsula (wine tasting, breweries, orchards, scenic views, beaches, and restaurants), while also being under 9 miles to Flintfields Horse Park. There is a large fenced backyard with a spacious patio for relaxing and grilling, as well as plenty of room for your furry friends to safely stretch their legs. The newly updated house includes 3 bedrooms, large living room, dining room and spacious kitchen as well as a half bath and newly remodeled full bath.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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 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 in Traverse City, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI
What's nearby
- Traverse City Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Traverse City State Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Front Street - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 8 min walk
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Smoke And Porter - 3 min drive
- Cherry Country Traditions Café - 7 min drive
- Randy's Diner - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Nikki Marek

The Red Cottage is my personal home that I'm opening up to those seeking a comfortable place to relax and get away from their daily hustle. Being a Traverse City native has stirred up a passion to share it's magic with others. I hope you enjoy your stay!
Why they chose this property
Welcome! I'm excited to host your stay in beautiful Traverse City! Pine Grove neighborhood is a peaceful location nestled among mature trees and close to the beach! The areas surrounding the Red Cottage are rich in multiple ways to add adventure to your getaway! It truly is in the center of it all! Please review the Good Neighbor Brochure by East Bay Twp.
http://www.eastbaytwp.org/Good%20Neighbor.pdf
License #: STR2022-0037
Enjoy your visit!
Peace,
Nikki
http://www.eastbaytwp.org/Good%20Neighbor.pdf
License #: STR2022-0037
Enjoy your visit!
Peace,
Nikki
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