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Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a dining area.
A wooden dining table with a woven pendant light, a bench with cushions, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A shower with a perforated metal wall, a black shower knob, and a shelf with toiletries.
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden stools, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A modern interior with a white leather sofa, wooden shelves, and a desk with a lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything

Our “Home in the Trees," is a mid-century home reimagined for the perfect family getaway. An open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows creating a seamless connection between the indoors and out. So quiet you won’t have a problem relaxing into your vacation. Unfortunately this house does not host children under 5 years of age.

Situated near East Bay, on the renowned Old Mission Peninsula, our home offers shared access to a private sandy beach. We are close to everything. The Pelazzari Natural area, Road biking, alpine and nordic skiing, hiking, mountain biking....everything outdoors is at your disposal within 15 to 45 minutes. Not to mention the wineries, art galleries and beautiful drives.

Our home also has a seasonal Art Studio / office space with large windows and art supplies.

With the capacity to comfortably sleep nine guests, the home is perfect for families with children over 5, groups, or friends seeking a memorable vacation experience. Each room is a retreat in itself, offering comfortable mattresses with down pillows and comforters.
The kitchen has everything you need to prepare large meals. The home is conveniently located near Traverse City, you'll have easy access to a vibrant downtown.

Whether you're planning a family reunion, a group outing, or simply a solo escape from the hum of everyday life, our "Home in the Trees" is the perfect place to ground yourself.
Key Features:
Serene wooded setting with shared sandy beach
Hot Tub
Well equipped kitchen Open floor plan with sunlit great room
Screened-in "Sultan's Porch" dining area 🍽️
Cozy family/game room with foosball table
Outdoor fire pit 🔥
Seasonal art/meditation room
2 car garage with a ping pong table
Fully equipped kitchen
Access to 2 kayaks and 2 bikes
Convenient boat launch minutes away
This house is not child proof There is one camera outside the front door for security MINIMUM NIGHT STAY PER ORDINANCE

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
If your child is 3-5 please reach out to the host.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put the garbage and recycling in the totes down at the beginning of the road on your way out
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3376385vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Front Street - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything?

As of 9 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything on 6 Feb 2027 start from AU$3,055, 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 Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury MCM Retreat. Sleeps 9. Beach Access. Hottub. Private, close to everything located?

Located in Traverse City, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Clinch Park Beach and Bryant Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cozy, mid-century modern feel of this place—it almost feels like staying in a treehouse, and the location is fantastic. The chef’s kitchen was especially well equipped, and the entire home felt thoughtfully designed, with a great balance of style and functionality. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a peaceful setting. Plenty of room for our family of 8 adults with common areas to gather. Close to downtown and many wineries. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful location, especially for the wineries on Mission Peninsula. We visited with 6 adults and the property was suited to accommodate all of us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal experience. You can tell so much thought and care went into making this home feel like the perfect escape. Every detail felt intentional, and it was truly a place where you could settle in, slow down, and enjoy being there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you! That’s exactly what we are striving for! Glad you enjoyed your stay 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool, unique MCM treehouse in the Michigan woods. It's peaceful, beautiful and nicely appointed. There's an art nook that also made for a great office for some work calls. The beach is really nice and while not right across the street, it is a short and pretty walk. The position off East Shore Drive (gorgeous) and on the peninsula is great. Convenient to the rest of OMP and Traverse City downtown, Elk Rapids, etc. If you are looking for a fun, funky experience with plenty of elbow room and a great vibe, this is a really good spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our group of 6 adults and 3 children. It was clean and well furnished with easy access to and within a few minutes of downtown Traverse City. The open concept first floor plan with views into the woods, a large screened eat-in porch area able to accommodate all of us, along with the hot tub, and private beach area are a definite plus. The host was very responsive to our communications. All in all it was an excellent experience for our family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place. Great features and great location. Host was also amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, beautiful, and well appointed family Vacation Destination.

A lovely home with top amenities tucked away in the woods. A wonderful place to unwind and just enjoy nature and family. A simply perfect Up North get away!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very peaceful. Thank you Wendy.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning house and perfect location!

Perfect location to downtown, wineries, and dunes. Plenty of room in the house for our family of 6 plus an infant!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you! Hope to see you next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated, great spaces, close to traverse city, beaches, and sites. Loved it. Only one suggestion, add a 2nd tv to main Floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious home. Great location and easy access to TC and local amenities. Hosts were very responsive. House is furnished and equipped with anything you might need. It's like staying in an exotic tree house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family vaca

wonderful decor and detail orientated
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2024
Wonderful guests too! Ty!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in the woods

We stayed with our family of nine and enjoyed the privacy and beauty of this home. The property manager was very responsive and it was close to downtown Traverse City.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Visit

Everything was great other than some issues with the Wifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home in the Trees

Our family enjoyed spending a week in this gorgeous home. Perfectly located close to the beach and town. The house itself is spacious and sets up well for families or a group of friends. It’s extremely well furnished and comfortable and we had every single thing we needed. A definite 10/10.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering with our adult kids and spouses.

Beautifully appointed home with lots of shared and private spaces in a tranquil wooded neighborhood close to the east bay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family reunion

Terrific location close to town but away from the hustle and bustle. Very well appointed home - comfortable common spaces and a complete kitchen lacking in nothing you might need to prepare your meals. Truly one of the finest VRBO experiences I've ever had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Getawy

We had a wonderful stay! The location is great, in the middle of everything. We biked to wineries and the farmers market, had a campfire on the beach, and had dinner on the screened in porch every night. We were there with 3 adult children and their partners and were very comfortable. The host was very responsive and answered all our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wine and Chill

The description of the house was perfect for our family get away. The house was immaculate and so beautifully decorated. Truly a relaxing location and remarkable house. Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cool spot

Cool decor and screened in porch for dining made this a fun spot for the family. Central TC location a plus. We had a couple issues come up, but the owners were responsive to address them.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you Sam. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Love the note left in the art room!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the Home in the Trees! We enjoyed bonfires and the shared beach. The house was well stocked and clean. The decor was beautiful! We can’t say enough good things. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you , hope to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zen on the Peninsula

Gorgeous home in a stunning setting on Old Mission Peninsula! What more needs to be said? Spacious home with two levels of living was great for two couple stay. Would easily accommodate additional guests. Comfy beds and responsive hosts. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adult Family Vaca

Had a great time vacationing with our adult children. Beautiful home, kitchen had everything needed. Great communication with owners. Home is tucked away in the trees, quiet! Enjoyed watching the deer and black squirrels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Retreat any time of year

The location outside and inside is beautifully decorated. The kitchen is well stocked, and the owners went out of their way to make sure we felt welcomed. When issues developed with the house, the owners made sure to make things right and went above and beyond to save what would ultimately be my mother's last Thanksgiving dinner. I'm so thankful that we chose this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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