Sandy Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Dog ok. Fire pit, kayaks. AC

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A beach with red chairs arranged in a row facing the water, a small fire pit in the center, and a distant boat on the water.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining area with wooden furniture, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.
A well-maintained garden with a lawn, a large tree, and a grill area.
A beach scene with a fire pit and a boat on the water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brengman Brothers
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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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. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brengman Brothers - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Front Street - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Dog ok. Fire pit, kayaks. AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Dog ok. Fire pit, kayaks. AC?

As of 3 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Dog ok. Fire pit, kayaks. AC on 6 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,040, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sandy Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Dog ok. Fire pit, kayaks. AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Dog ok. Fire pit, kayaks. AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Dog ok. Fire pit, kayaks. AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay. Dog ok. Fire pit, kayaks. AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Brengman Brothers is 1.4 mi (2.2 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. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach area (loved the paddle boards), convenient-central location, extremely well stocked, very clean, cozy home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2026
Thank you! We're glad you gave this home a 5-star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean and comfortable space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are so glad you had a nice stay and hope to have you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved having our own private beach area to use. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards and had a fire every night we were there. It provided a wonderful, relaxing vacation! The host was great about checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2026
Thank you! We so appreciate your 5-Star review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super relaxing and fantastic view! The family and our golden retriever loved the property! Awesome stockpile of water toys and every convenience you would need at the house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2026
So glad the entire family enjoyed the home & the fantastic views
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in a great location and is very comfortable for a nice relaxing vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2026
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for staying with Visit Up North!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home Away from Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was spotlessly clean and smelled fresh! Great location, the sunrises were beautiful. Traffic noise is loud if you are outside in the front... once the door is closed or you are out in the backyard you can barely hear it. We used some of the restaurant referrals and the food was great... saved us time in running around to try to find food...We enjoyed the gas fire pit on the patio in the back, nice place to relax and enjoy a beverage or 2.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2026
So glad you enjoyed staying at this clean and comfortable home! Thank you for staying with Visit Up North.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house and the beach access was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The outdoor areas were beautiful. The landscaping in the back yard was beautiful. The beach area was private and better than the pics. I didn’t realize there was a highway to cross to the beach when I booked although it was clearly stated. It was a very busy road and loud even from the beach. It’s a great location but the highway being between the home and the beach impacted my stay more than I expected. The kitchen was fully stocked. We did have an issue with fruit flies. The beds were comfortable. I was surprised there was no cable included for the price. The driveway was large enough for a trailer. I guess I would prefer a quieter wooded beach location but the property did represent itself accurately. It was lovely and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed the fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, the home's beauty, and private beach. We do indicate in the description of the home that it has Wi-Fi, Smart TV, and Roku.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

The location of the property was perfect as it was close to everything we needed for our family (grocery store, restaurants, etc). Overall we had a great time !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We really enjoyed our stay here! The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The backyard is beautiful and the private beach was a great spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful Lake Michigan view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

The house was beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Great location as well. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful location! Just close enough to TC without the “hustle and bustle” Love love love that it’s pet friendly - I am already planning my summer stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2025
Wonderful! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this location with your pup!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home away from home

We had a memorable week at the beautiful property, such a well stocked property with perfect private beach including fire pit and kayaks! Slept great and enjoyed the landscaped backyard complete with gas grill. We would happily visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful home on the bay

very well-stocked home with a beautiful backyard (with a grill) and even nicer private beach (across M22). enjoyed using the kayaks, beach chairs and sand toys. large dining room table accommodated our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to know that this home was a good fit for your group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with great hosts.

I have used VRBO for a number of vacations and this home met all my expectations. Very comfortable and well equiped. The view of the bay is lovely and be sure to check out the amazing blue spruce in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2023
Thank you! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Diana Housey

A beautiful location, lovely home, clean, loaded amenities!! Great time. Can’t wait to come back next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2024
So glad you enjoyed! We look forward to your return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

M22 Bay View -Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental is very comfortable and well furnished! We would definitely stay here again. Clean. Comfortable. Convenient.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are glad to know that you had an excellent stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location & Beautiful View

We loved how clean this home was & the location was perfect. The view from the living room window is gorgeous! The beach was an added bonus that we enjoyed everyday. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The beds were comfortable. Everything worked as stated. Six adults stayed here for six nights & it was very comfortable for everyone. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice home

The home is very nice, clean, well stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay. It is convenient to shopping, eating and sight seeing. You can't go wrong with this house! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental is in a great location. Lots of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

M22

Wonderful experience! We stay up north every summer to visit family and this house was the perfect spot. We loved the kayaks and evenings making smores on the firepit.Great memories were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
So glad you enjoyed!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a perfect in between location. We were able to jet up to Suttons Bay and Traverse City easily! The beds were very comfortable. Nice backyard and pretty view out the front bay window. Very clean
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2025
Thank you for taking time to review this home. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this perfect spot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traverse City Weekend Getaway

Amazing view from the house. The private beach across the road was lovely my Labrador enjoyed the most it was fun n relaxing time. The rain spoiled a day for us but we the time we spent at the property. Would love to come back again. Vivek
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home away from home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful and well equipped home. We had a fantastic weekend and felt at home the minute we walked thru the door! Up North folks were great to work with!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience at this lovely home. We appreciate your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed Stay!

The property was very, very clean and well cared for. It was well stocked with living essentials (Soaps, cleaning products, TP , paper towels, etc) kitchen items, linens, etc. It was in a very good location easily accessible to downtown Traverse City and Sutton's Bay. Very nice beach. It is located on a very busy street (M-22) so if you have small children or pets who easily run from you -you need to be aware of that. Highly recommend property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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