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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
On beach
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
beach near Valley Hills Park
Place, beach near Valley Hills Park
3 min drive
Brengman Brothers
Place, Brengman Brothers
3 min drive
Great Lakes Children's Museum
Place, Great Lakes Children's Museum
5 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
20 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bunk Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Master
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage
Traverse City.......Pure Michigan at its finest! Welcome to our quaint Traverse City family Cottage was built in 1954 overlooking Lake Michigan, and perfectly placed 4 minutes north of Traverse City on scenic M22. The Cottage offers the quaint design, comfort, and living of a vintage cottage blended with some of today's modern conveniences.
Enjoy the tranquility and inspiration of the early morning sunrise as it lights up the day. Sit in the living room and look out over the crystal-clear blue water of Lake Michigan. Relax in the family room with the 65" flat-screen TV above the stone fireplace, with access to DVDs, books, & games on hand for hours of family enjoyment.
Across the street and down the wooden stairs you will find crystal clear blue water, a large sandy beach with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Enjoy drinking your morning coffee, family time with your children, or sipping your evening cocktail while relaxing in the Adirondack chairs along the beach.
After a great day in the fresh air of Northern Michigan recharge in the comfort and privacy of one of the quaint Bedrooms. Open the windows and relax with the evening breezes coming into your room off of the lake as you lie down and fall asleep in the rich comfort of memory foam mattresses and 100% cotton sheets for every bed.
Our Cottage is a 2000 square foot 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bathroom home with a Living Room, Full eat-in Kitchen, and a Butler's Pantry off of the very spacious Family Room. The Cottage will comfortably accommodate 2 adults/bedroom—occupancy is 8 adults plus up to 2 children under the age of 5. [AS PER TOWNSHIP SHORT TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE: Only 2 adult guests per room and no guests to sleep on, air mattresses, or in tents.
Our Cottage is perfectly located just a few miles from world-class dining, entertainment, shopping, and outdoor activities of Traverse City, plus to the North of the Cottage is the quaint towns of Suttons Bay and Northport.
Enjoy convenient access to the very popular and well-traveled route M22, which is one of the beautiful scenic shoreline drives from Traverse City to Suttons Bay and onward to Northport. Continue a little further North beyond Northport to the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula where you will find Leelanau State Park. Discover the historic Grand Traverse Lighthouse offering tours & sweeping views from the Light Tower overlooking Lake Michigan.
The opportunity for amazing day trips is endless. In very close proximity there is incredible access to renowned wineries and affiliated tours. Within an hour's drive arrive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Charlevoix, or Boyne City. In less than 2.5 hours enjoy a scenic drive and arrive in historic Petoskey or North to Mackinac City where you can catch a ferry to Pure Michigan's #1 Tourist destination Historic Mackinac Island.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please gather all trash and dispose of it in the garbage dumpster outside near the garage.
Please open all drapery.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please ensure all dishes, utensils, pots & pans are clean prior to checkout.
Please bring your own chairs, beach towels, and blankets for outside use. Please do not take any of our blankets, towels or chairs to the beach.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 2025-46
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
Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! NO EXCEPTIONS!
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
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 Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
beach near Valley Hills Park - 3 min drive - 5.5 km
Brengman Brothers - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Great Lakes Children's Museum - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
Lake Leelanau - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
Front Street - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
North Peak Brewing Company - 8 min drive
Water Bearer Coffee - 8 min drive
Mari Vineyards - 17 min drive
Barrio - 9 min drive
Right Brain Brewery - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage on 8 May 2026 start from AU$788, 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 Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage located?
Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brengman Brothers and Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Welcoming and responsive host. Cool property with everything we needed and a fantastic view. Perfect location to explore everything the area has to offer.
Great place, plenty of room for our family of 5 adults and a 3 1/2 year old. Easy check in and out, very comfortable and accommodating house that had everything we needed. Would love to stay again sometime!
Jeff the host, was exceptional to deal with! The home is great for a large family. Lots of great spaces to have coffee and conversation! We had a family wedding on the peninsula and the location was fabulous! The view is amazing! The home is very well loved!
This lovely home was perfect for a long getaway weekend with family. House is set up well for families to share and the location is wonderful Beautiful views of the sunrise!!
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is very nice, comfortable and in a very convenient location. The kitchen is well stocked with essential items and the beds were very comfortable. Jeff is a very responsive host and providesd a lot of great information. It’s important to note that there are actually 3 bedrooms, not 4. The 4th sleeping area is bunk beds in a hallway with a curtain for privacy.
This home was exactly what we were looking for. It fit our family perfectly. We loved the view of the Grand Traverse Bay. Spent some time on the beach. The kids loved it. We would definitely recommend this location to anyone looking to spend time in Traverse City.
This house was perfect for our family for the long weekend. Jeffrey was so communicative, and very flexible in our check in time. The house had everything we needed, I've never stayed in such an organized, well-stocked house. The lake view was beautiful and the location was perfect to visit Traverse City, Suttons Bay and all of the wineries. We loved having the fire pit for cozy fires at night. We will definitely book this house again.
We had an amazing stay! The place was clean and organized, was in a great location - close to downtown Traverse City and had access to the beach, and the owners were friendly and responded to questions quickly.
Claire B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Claire, we loved having y'all here at the cottage and we are so happy y'all had an amazing stay!
See you next year!!!
This house is perfect for a getaway. It was very clean and well-taken care of! We loved having easy access to the beach and the short drive into Traverse City. I definitely recommend!
We had a great stay and loved your home, especially the views out the front windows. Very comfortable and nicely decorated. Plenty of room to spread out.
Great location to Traverse City, Suttons Bay the wineries and restaurants.
Host was very helpful providing information about various places to explore
We enjoyed staying in this spacious cottage! We had three generations there and it was wonderful to have room to spread out and get our own space. It had everything we needed. It was easy to travel into Traverse City, Mission Peninsula and Suttons Bay.
Such a nice weekend. The location was perfect! Easy access to Traverse City and a host of other beautiful sights in the area. Being on the water was great too. We rented paddle boards and the kids had a blast.
We had a great time in the Traverse City area. Awesome property and fully stocked. We are talking about our next trip back! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Christina S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Lynn D.
9 Aug 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Lovely Lake house
House location was perfect.Had all the amenities. Owner was very willing to help with any difficulties.
Lynn D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Lynn, we are so happy you and your family enjoyed your time at the Cottage. It seems you had beautiful weather during your entire stay. Thank you for calling about the garbage disposal, and your patience as we replaced it the next morning. You just never know when a difficulty will arise but we are always there to assist our guests. Enjoy your summer and stay healthy!
Excellent! The owners made a place that was a home away from home. We all enjoyed our time at this very nice getaway. The owners went beyond by giving us suggestions for places to dine. The house is at an excellent location with a beautiful view. Loved hanging out after our wine tour in the great room. Will stay again!!
Laura L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2024
Laura we loved having you all and look forward to hosting you again!
About the host
Hosted by Jeffrey Smith
We are the Smith Family. Jeff is born and raised in Michigan and he is a Wolverine (Go Blue)! Anna was born in India but came to the U.S. with her family to start a new life when she was 6yrs old. We met at college and have been very happily married for over 30 years. With three wonderful sons all in college, we are constantly on the run having fun as a family and spending time with close friends. Currently, we share our time in Traverse City and Dallas, Texas. We love it when our friends come to Michigan for the very first time. To see their reaction to the fresh clear water and the grandeur and beauty of nature at its finest makes us proud to be here in the Water, Winter, Wonderland state we know as Pure Michigan. We love being out on the water, hanging out on the beach, or traveling. Our Boys love to travel and always find new places to discover with and without us. We named the Cottage "The 'Smtih'sonian". Many of the furnishings, decor' and assorted items in the Cottage have been in the family for 70+ years. They have deep meaning wrapped up in deep-seated memories, and we hope you will take great care of them during your stay.
Why they chose this property
After spending 57 years in the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands every summer (which I would recommend everyone visit) we decided to find a quaint vintage Lake Cottage in one of our favorite places in Michigan. We bought our Cottage May 2019 from the original family who built this home in 1954. If you're in tune with vintage details there are a few you will notice. This cottage has retained its hand built kitchen cabinets, the handcrafted plaster ceiling detail found in the Living Room, the original storm doors, many doorknobs, and the Andersen Windows from 1954. We could not be more excited and honored to be the 2nd generation in ownership and the caretakers for at least the next 75 years. In the Fall of 2019, we will be removing the carpet so we are able to restore the original hardwood floors hidden beneath. This property gave us the vintage Cottage we were looking for, as well as the views and the private beach that was so essential in spending time UP North!
What makes this property unique
The convenient location to everything is amazing. The private beach for children and adults alike, depending on the depth of Lake Michigan. The large Family Room for relaxation with the whole family. We offer Concierge Services.