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Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants

Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Living room
Living room
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Munson Healthcare
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
  • Place, Front Street
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants

1896 Victorian home, completely remodeled for today's comfort, but the historic charm remains. For your peace of mind, we take our cleaning seriously. Nice front lawn for the kids to play or to spend relaxing evenings with a glass of wine. Central location within a few blocks walking or biking distance to West Bay beaches, Downtown Traverse City, TART Trail, the dog park, and the Historic State Hospital grounds. Conveniently located near West Side Beverage, known for their vast selection, Slab Town Burgers, and a brew pub opening across the street in the summer of 2022.

The two story house features a great kitchen, stocked with any tools you may need, including a gas grill on the deck. The three bedrooms all have wall-mounted flat screen TVs with comfortable beds (queen, queen, bunk bed with a full below, twin on top plus a pull-out twin trundle). The living room couch is a super comfy sectional. There is a beautiful full bath with a double vanity, rainfall shower, soaking tub, plus a half-bath upstairs. Other amenities include cable, WiFi, full-size washer and dryer, central air conditioning, a full-basement with a work-out area, and private parking. Great for families! Great food, great shopping, and fun entertainment. We do have a three night minimum stay, except in our high-demand month of July which requires a six night minimum stay.

We do welcome one dog with an additional fee of $25 per night. You must check the pet box when booking. We are on-sight owners and if you bring a dog without checking the box, the price doubles. We understand the desire to have all of your family members with you on vacation, but there is additional wear and tear, extra cleaning, and yard maintenance required.

Please know that we have added two additional rental properties right next door that can be found at VRBO 2204221 and 3954989. These beautiful condos are each 1300 square feet with spacious two-bedroom, two-bath open concept floor plans. They both have a large, 12'x12' covered balcony for enjoying a cocktail or two:)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small dogs, $25 fee per dog/per night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Slabtown, a neighbourhood in Traverse City. 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 Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Munson Healthcare - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Front Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nittolo’s Little Italy - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victorian Home Close to beaches-Close To Downtown/Shops/Restaurants located?

Located in Slabtown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Munson Healthcare and Lake Michigan. Front Street and Wags West are also within 15 minutes.

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. 178 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 183 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great house in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home close to town, we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean home! We enjoyed our stay. Tom was very nice when we got to talk to him outside. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely home away from home. The kitchen is really well equipped for those who want to make family dinners and breakfasts and all the rooms are comfortable. We found the location to be prefect for us—walking distance to the gorgeous lake and, in the other direction, to good restaurants, a grocery store and a CVS. There's easy access to everything you need and the owners of the home are friendly, too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia B.

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

Traverse City Home

We had a wonderful stay. House was very clean,comfy beds and the accomadations were plentiful. Great accibility to walking distance to all stores and restaurants on Front St . Tom was easy to reach and speak to. We would highly recommend staying at this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

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

Great stay again!!

We love this property and it is so close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful stay at your VRBO in Traverse City. Everyone had a comfortable bed and the house had everything we needed for a family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

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

Great spot

Very close to downtown, very nice home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Great house and location

Had a great time in Traverse and the property was perfect for us. Place was very clean and had all of the comforts of home. Great location to shopping and restaurants. Owner was responsive and willing to help. We will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Perfect Family Property with Great Walkability.

Loved the cozy atmosphere of the home! Big kitchen, big dining table, cozy living room where we hung out during a snow storm. The hosts were great! Close to Slab Town Burgers which has easy and quick good food to go and became a go-to. Lots of walkability down to Front Street to TC and through the pretty neighborhoods. Close to coffee shops, wine, fantastic restaurants and shopping. Appreciated the easy and ample parking for our three SUVs. We loved this cute and restored home and are looking forward in returning!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty B.

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

Family with Teens and Girls Weekend

The property worked great and was as expected. Tom was super responsive and fantastic to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laney T.

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

Slabtown Retreat

It's a beautifully restored Victorian house. Loved the way the woodwork was saved. The tile/stone entryways were impressive. They did a wonderful job of modernizing and yet keeping the authentic appearance. There are several inviting outdoor areas to enjoy. The location is perfect for walking or biking. They provided all the amenities needed. Would definitely recommend it and hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Wedding Weekend Getaway

This spot was perfect for our group! We (a large group of friends) were in town to celebrate our dear friends' wedding.The house was absolutely perfect for resting between the many events of the weekend. We loved the fully stocked kitchen, proximity to local eating spots, and the two porches for spending time outside. It was such a perk to have access to beach towels and chairs as well. Tom and Jennifer were super responsive and kind.10/10 experience and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madonna W.

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

Great property but maybe not for seniors

It’s a lovely, very well appointed Victorian house in a super convenient location with a host who responds almost immediately to concerns. It’s a great neighborhood on a the old west side of TC where you will enjoy walking your dog! The house has a master bedroom (with very comfortable mattress) on the main level along with a large bathroom with both a shower and deep tub for soaking. It has a very nice large, modern, well-stocked kitchen with all of the amenities. There is a very nice covered front porch with seating for 5 and a back door patio with gas grill, table with sun umbrella and seating for 4. The only down side for seniors is the lack of hand rails on basement stairs (where the washer-dryer are located), and lack of grab bar in shower. Also, I’m 5’2” and I had to use a step stool to mount the very tall bed in the master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet, clean and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The property was very well equipped. The hosts put a lot of thought into every small detail that guests may need. They were also very communicative and friendly. It was a great location and easily walkable from downtown. I highly recommend the sandwiches from the liquor store next to the house! Our only complaint was that the upstairs mattress was very soft but overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood and comfortable house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house for our family with very responsive hosts! We had a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette S.

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

Short getaway

Very walkable location. Plenty of space indoor and out. Very clean. Everything as stated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika B.

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

A home away from home

Charming house, great location (walkable distance to the lake and the city center), and super responsive hosts.This house had it all. It was well equipped and had the most comfortable mattresses for a good night’s sleep.We would definitely book it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

TC stay

Great property. Great location. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

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

Charming and convenient

The house is an artful blend of modern bath and kitchen while preserving the wonderful features of a Victorian house. It felt very comfortable. Both my husband and I and our daughter’s family live in homes from the late 1800s so we appreciate what a great renovation this house is. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes. There were plenty of towels. The beds were comfortable. It’s within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Absolutely no complaints. I would stay there again if going to Traverse City in the future .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Perfect for a long weekend

We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and had a lot of board games and was walking distance to so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Guys weekend

Great location with plenty of room in the house for my brothers and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Jennifer

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Our family has thoroughly enjoyed meeting our guests and sharing stories. We love that they enjoy the area, our convenient location, and the peaceful neighborhood setting. When families are able to enjoy their vacations together and create wonderful memories, we know that we have done our job well.

Why they chose this property

This house was built in 1896. It originally faced West Front Street. However, when Oleson's grocery store wanted to expand their offerings across the street, West Side Beverage (established in 1945) was asked to vacate their building. They moved across the street where this house used to sit. A "modern" block basement was built and the cranes drew the neighborhood kids to watch as they lifted the house, spun it, and placed it in its new location. We purchased the property in 2013, took it down to its studs, lovingly stripped its original woodwork, uncovered pine and maple floors, and restored its charm. The yard was next where perennials were chosen with care and the old chimney bricks were repurposed as a patio. We love sitting outside on summer nights with the kids playing in the yard, waving at the neighbors, and talking about the favorite parts of our day. For more about the area's history, check out these links https://mynorth.com/2017/05/streetwalking-traverse-city-neighborhoods/
https://www.traversecity.com/blog/post/historic-traverse-city-buildings-that-you-can-experience-for-yourself/
https://www.traversecity.com/blog/post/a-trip-through-time/

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location! Great neighborhood for walking the dog to the nearby dog park. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere. West Side Beverage is right out your back door and now serves amazingly delicious pizzas and sandwiches on top of their huge selection of libations.

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