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Charming 3/2 Bungalow: Bay Views & access, Minutes to town Tart tail, Beaches

Family-friendly beachfront location with water park

NIce home on 1.8 acre lot with views and public park and access to West Bay.

Fall is a great time to visit with 3 day minimum (June, Sept, Oct)

Bright Fall day. Sun on the porch and fire in backyard at night. Plenty of wood.

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61450 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Place, Front Street
‪10 min drive‬
Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
‪11 min drive‬
Place, Traverse City Beach
‪17 min drive‬
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Charming 3/2 Bungalow: Bay Views & access, Minutes to town Tart tail, Beaches

Charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom country bungalow on a 1.8 acre lot with a partially forested secluded backyard: fire pit/grill /pergola/forest table. Air conditioned, just in case you need it. Beautiful views of West Bay with water access across the street at charming roadside park. 1 well behaved/trained dog allowed. Great location 5 minutes to TC & 3 minutes to: Tart trail, Beautiful Harbor Park beach area, Supermarket, & Elmwood Marina and Ceder lake to launch a boat. Short drive north up the Peninsula to Charming Suttons Bay-Lake Leelanau-Leland or Old Mission Penninsula wineries. High speed internet. Sleeps 6 comfortably with a King, Queen, two single beds. Fully stocked kitchen, laundry area in basement. Detached two car garage and plenty of parking. Hickory and oak hardwood floors. Cellular blinds throughout the home including blackout in bedrooms. Two kayaks/life jackets, and 5 bikes/helmets Catch the tart trail 2 minutes away and bike to Suttons Bay or Traverse. Great place for a couple (s) or family vacation. New Upstairs' work area if you need to stay connected. Sorry not a Party home as we want to respect our neighbors and respect str license requirements. Make some great Memories! I hope this home is part of that. As A native of the area, 50+ years, I'm happy to share with you all the great spots and activities in the area that make this place so special. For a wealth of info go to:chrisjcreamer.com You will run out of time long before you run out of things to do. Rents Saturday to Saturday during the summer and 3 day Minimums in June, September, and October. STR License # 2025-81

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Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are welcome but should be supervised when

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

No cats, please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You are welcome to smoke outside on the deck, rear

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Lakes Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Front Street - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
Munson Healthcare - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
‪The Tasting Room - ‬8 min drive
‪Nittolo’s Little Italy - ‬9 min drive
‪Lil Bo - ‬8 min drive
‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3/2 Bungalow: Bay Views & access, Minutes to town Tart tail, Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-out at Charming 3/2 Bungalow: Bay Views & access, Minutes to town Tart tail, Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3/2 Bungalow: Bay Views & access, Minutes to town Tart tail, Beaches located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Brengman Brothers. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Nancy E.

19 Jul, 2025

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

Bayshore Memories is a true bungalow getaway. Perfectly located on the NW side of TC and the bay. Very easy to navigate and enjoy all the area has to offer.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

13 Jun, 2023

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

Great location

Great house and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angela W.

2 Aug, 2023

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

Nice Stay

Our family enjoyed our stay. We liked the location between Suttons Bay and Traverse City.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shain R.

17 Jun, 2023

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

Close to amenities

Great location and Chris is great!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Traverse Bay House

Lovely two week stay in Michigan to escape our Louisiana heat.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

21 Oct, 2022

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

Cute Home in Great Location

I have family in the area and have visited Traverse City many times - This is a very convenient location to downtown, and both Leelenau and Old Mission Peninsulas. Cute house that’s cozy and well maintained. Also dog friendly! I’d absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect Location and Great Host

Chris is the best. Very informative, great suggestions about the area. We had never been to the area before and he gave awesome suggestions of drives and places to see. House was cute- perfect for our stay. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julie F.

2 Aug, 2025

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

Memories ad Bayshore

Our stay at this property was easy going. We had no plans or places to be, so one shower was fine for 5 people. The house was clean, but it is an older home so you have expect some imperfection's. We arrived during a bit of a heat wave, and though the house has a/c the upstairs bedroom was hot. We had to freeze the people on the lower level to get it tolerable upstairs. The heat also caused the house to be musty. Once the temps cooled that got better. We had a problem with the grill, but Chris remedied that same day by showing up with a brand new grill. He is super responsive and easy to work with. Our only real complaint is that 4 out of 5 us woke up with backaches. The mattresses really need to be replaced. The location was fantastic. The beach across the street is very rocky. You have to go way out to swim. We saw people swimming, but we mainly used it for rock hunting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Summer family vacation

Our family came up for the 4th of July week to stay. Great place to stay. Enjoyed our coffee every morning out back and watched all the birds. Enjoyed the fire pit in the evening and was nice to have wood provided! Extra nice to be able to store our bikes and kayaks in the garage. Chris was alway a pleasure to speak with and always willing to help! Great location for all the hot spots in the area! Made for a great weeks vacation!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Great location

This was a great cottage rental. Close to everything that you would want to see. Traverse Bay view. Gorgeous sunrises. Public access across the street. Very nice backyard area. The only disadvantage is that it is on busy M-22, but location, location, location.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jordan G.

29 May, 2023

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

Good location

We were up for Memorial Day weekend and to run the bayshore half marathon. Perfect size for the 4 adults and 2 children we had and a good location to go explore the peninsula or head in to downtown or the other peninsula easily. We were able to use the kayaks one night and enjoyed the fire pit another night and the kitchen had all we needed to make some meals at the house. Great sunrise view across the street if you’re up early.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

15 Oct, 2022

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

The Perfect Place!

The home is immaculate with comfy beds and the property is very well maintained. The backyard features a fire pit and a picnic table with grill. The location, across from the Bay, makes for beautiful mornings. It is a short (10-15 minutes) drive to most of Traverse City's shops and restaurants. While the home is located near a highway (Route 22), we were not bothered by the traffic or noise, which ebbs and flows (mostly ebbs). All in all, highly recommend this property for your trip to the Traverse City area.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Marta B.

14 Aug, 2022

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

cozy cottage

Please note, this is on a VERY busy street!! Had awesome communication from host, clean and well maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

7 Aug, 2022

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

Cute old house, great location

Very convenient to town and across the street from the water. Having AC, a full kitchen, and a backyard made it just like home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan T.

28 Jul, 2022

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

Excellent

Nice cottage, excellent location. Had a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

9 Jul, 2022

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

Great week up north

We had a great week up north and staying at this house. This was a great location for a great price. The view was great across the street and it was very easy to take the kayaks out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jada B.

27 Jun, 2022

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

Great location

Our family loved the house and location. The kids (5 and 12) really enjoyed the bay access across the street and having a fire pit in the backyard for the evenings. It was nice of the host to provide the ingredients to make s’mores! The location is a short drive to many great places to explore and eat. Would love to come back in the further!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

10 Jun, 2022

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

House across from the lake

The house is in an amazing location, you can sit on the porch and see the lake across the street. The check in process was easy and Chris was readily available and flexible with our travel plans. There was s’mores ingredients and firewood waiting for us on arrival which was a nice touch! The only thing I would say that could be improved is that the shower had some mold on the wall that was triggering some allergies in our group and seemed like it should be cleaned prior to the stay but overall it was a great place in a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

7 Jun, 2022

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

Bayshore Marathon

I have only great things to say about Chris’s property. It was a convenient location for our marathon, had everything we needed, and absolutely beautiful sunrises!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Cathy T.

18 Oct, 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Some good things, Some not so good things

This was our first time renting a home. Our first impression of the House is that it was very cute and centrally located to activities and near restaurants. Any and all amenities / conveniences you could think of was available for use. The Host, Chris was very quick to respond to my text when we had an issue. When we arrived, the window in the living room was left open and we quickly discovered why. The House is pet friendly, which is also a reason we choose this location, but there was a terrible smell in the living room (thank goodness there was bathroom air freshener that we could use). There was also a large amount amount of dog hairballs in the living room (cleaning crew definitely did not clean the floor or vacuum the rug in the living rm). The bathroom could use a makeover, but the shower/tub area definitely needs a good cleaning to remove the black spots overhead. In general, the house was surfaced cleaned/picked up, but overall cleanliness of the house was not good.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

5 Oct, 2021

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

Charming litttle home

Chris was very responsive to my emails and suggested some great points of interest to see during our visit. It's a charming older home with lots of character. The morning sunrises were beautiful and backyard fire pit was perfect for the chilly September evenings. Chris even left us smore making supplies :) The location of the property is perfectly situated with easy access to everything. The traffic can be a bit loud at times, but we were out and about during the day and only home in the early mornings and evenings, so it wasn't a major issue.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn D.

16 Sept, 2021

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

Very fun stay

Chris was very nice and responsive. Nice access to the water. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandie P.

4 Sept, 2021

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

Great getaway

The house I set on a main road but it's not extremely busy and once it's after dark it quiets down very nicely. Nice nature views, close to town to make a quick trip. Very good dining options close by also close to public beach and play ground. Definitely would rent this house again

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle w.

27 Jul, 2021

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

Great house. Great location!!

My family and I stayed for a week here. It was the perfect spot. So close to everything. Chris has always been very attentive to our emails. He was very quick to act on an issue we had. Very happy staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Jul, 2021

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

Great location close to Traverse City, winery’s, Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Great property very comfortable we has 6 people at one point with plenty of room. Chris was a great host I would stay here again for sure.

About the host

Hosted by Chris Creamer

I grew up in the area and met my wife of 20 years in Buenos Aires Argentina and we have 3 kids together. We know how important a nice family vacation is and the sacrifices it often takes to have a vacation so we want to do everything we can to make your vacation enjoyable. Our family handles everything from the boys mowing the yard to my wife and daughter handling the gardening and all of us pitching in. We are always trying to improve the home. We really appreciate your comments and suggestions.

Why they chose this property

We loved the iconic M-22 and this property as it was just charming and has a great location with bay views and close to TC. We tried to keep that charm while making changes and improvements such as hardwood flooring and a large country (eat-in) kitchen, and furnishings. The rear yard is large, wooded backing up to a hill.(over 1.8 acres) and private. We extensively remodeled and refurnished it, and added all new windows, screens, Air conditioning, and siding. We created a master suite (with sitting area and half bath) on the upper level. Every year we try to add something. Last year we added a white picket fence, French doors and stairs off the kitchen.

What makes this property unique

Minutes to downtown Traverse City and old mission peninsula and all that it has to offer. A few minutes to Harbor Park/Marina where you can launch a boat or enjoy the beach/grills/play area.
West Bay access across the road - take a kayak (two included) and enjoy the waters of West Grand Traverse Bay. 5 bikes included if you want to hit the tart trail, 2 minutes away, or bike to town, Leelanau County has a plethora of wineries for fine wine tasting, countless inland lakes to explore, home of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Park and many other amenities too numerous to mention! You'll run out of time but not things to do. This property has met the strict licensing requirements for Elmwood township including: smoke detectors in all bedrooms, Monoxide detectors on each floor. STR License # 2024-85