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DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown!

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Front of House; walk to beach, shops, dining, galleries, and more!
Living Room- wood burning fireplace, new couches in August 2017
Living Room- wood burning fireplace
Living Room, lots of windows and natural light!, 52" TV and DVD player
Office Area off Living Room. Books and games included for your enjoyment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Basement Bathroom

Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown!

MONTHLY Only. LOOK UP OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE INFO!!! WEST END RETREAT-TRAVERSE CITY

Visit Traverse City and stay in this beautifully furnished 3 bedroom/3 bath downtown MONTHLY rental just steps from West End Beach! Walk to dining, shops, galleries, beach, festivals and more!

- Two Story House Sleeps 8 (1 King Bed, 2 Full Beds, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa)

- 3 Full Bathrooms (1 shower on main floor, 1 shower/bathtub combo on 2nd floor and 1 stall shower in basement.)

- Towels (bath and beach) and linens provided

- Hair Dryer

- Central Heat and Air

- Wood Burning Fire Place

- Fully Equipped Kitchen with stainless appliances

- Propane BBQ Grill

- Washer/Dryer/Iron

- 52' Flat Screen TV/Basic Cable service/DVD Player

- High Speed Internet/WiFi

- Landline Telephone

- Convenient Parking in parking lot adjacent to house

- Bay view from back yard

- Basketball goal next to house; basket ball provided along with volleyball for use at West End Beach volleyball court

- 'Take One Leave One' Bookshelf

- Games- checkers, cards, dominos

- Non-Smokers Only

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 1 total)
Ask owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Front Street and Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Travelling with kids? Consider Jacob's Corn Maze, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Front Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Bay - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mundos 305 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown!?

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown! on 17 May 2024 start from AU$398, 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 DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DOWNTOWN Traverse City House Sleeps 8, By the Bay, Walk to Beach and Downtown! located?

Located in the centre of Traverse City, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Front Street. Clinch Park and West End Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Another fantastic month at this West End gem!

If you are looking for location, this place has it all. Easy walking distance to the beach and to downtown TC and all of its attractions. Mike and Kristel have made great upgrades and keep the home fully stocked to meet all of your needs. They are also very responsive to any of issues that might arise and are quick to offer up any recommendations. We just finished a month-long stay for the second year in a row and we are definitely planning on coming back!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great 2015 summer!

Thanks for opening your TC home to me. It was a very needed 5 weeks of relaxation and comfort in a wonderful setting. Second Street was a great location to headquarter myself to enjoy all that the Traverse City area has to offer. Location is always a key for me when traveling, close to everything but distant enough from the hub to relax and not feel like a tourist. The neighbors are great also. The home provides a number of great spots for entertaining also indoor and outdoor. From my initial interest in their home all the way through the return of my deposit, the owners are quick to respond and very friendly to deal with. Thanks again and I highly recommend this property for rental.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

Terrific Retreat Close to Everything!

Much of our family gathered (in shifts) to spend time at this fabulous house by the by in Traverse City. There is plenty of room for hanging out as well as sleeping and eating. You can even see a slice of the water from the kitchen! The walk to the beach is a snap and it only takes a bit longer to get downtown.There's small grocery and a bakery just down the block. Really everything is in reach by walking and many of our group took advantage of the bikes at the house. There's a wonderful deck with a grill if you're up for outside eating, but the huge round dining room table makes a terrific spot for game night. We loved it and hope to come back. (A couple of the beds weren't the best, but Kristel and Mike are planning to take care of that this month. That said, nothing took away from the great time we had.)

10/10 Excellent

GARY A.

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

Our Stay

We enjoyed our stay and the location was great. Suggestions: you may want to replace your wood jambs at the front and side deck w/new composite material that won't rot. Side deck could use some latex stain. Overall...great place! Thanks again...Gary
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Great two-month stay

My family and I had a fantastic stay for two months beginning in October until just before Christmas. Mike and Kristal are great hosts, and were very responsive to the few issues that arose during our time there. Given the length of our stay, the primary thing that stands out to us is how comfortable we were living in the home, as opposed to just staying there for a short vacation. The home is completely furnished, and the owners clearly put a lot of thought into making their guests comfortable. We were caring for our one-year-old son while we were staying there, and with a few specific baby things that we brought with us, we had everything that we needed. Another thing that stood out to us is that the house is even nicer in person that it appears in its photos. It really came to feel like home by the end of our stay. Finally, its location was just great. Our family had only one car while we were there, but it was never an issue because the walk into town was so short. Also, there are great places nearby, notably Frenchie’s and Bay Bread Co. In short, a great place to stay in Traverse City.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristah S.

Adorable house! Close to all the fun activities!!

We had a wonderful time in Traverse City. Staying at this house made our trip perfect!! This house is renovated, has chic decor, and is very spacious! We loved the proximity to of Traverse City's best shopping, beaches, and restaurants! We can't wait to stay here again on our next visit to Traverse City!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Downtown Location

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at West End Retreat this past June. The house has a fantastic location on a quaint tree laden street just a short walk to the beach and downtown. It was great to walk to Burritt’s Market and the Grand Traverse Pie company and stop at an interesting little art gallery along the way. (Loved their Cherry Jalapeno Dip and all the local wine and cheese selection.) We loved walking across the street to the beach and watching the Tall Ship tack back and forth in the harbor. There’s great benches to sit on and a couple families of mallard ducks swam by-very relaxing! Also was a great place to catch a view of the Supermoon! Another favorite was the large swing in the back yard. It was such a relaxing place to sit and read. The house was comfortable and well equipped. I especially enjoyed the access to the internet and being able to find all the information to activities and menus. The menus at the house also helped us to decide on dinner options for the large variety of available local restaurants. Our favorites were Stella’s (lunch & dinner), Jolly Pumpkin (lunch), Frenchies (lunch-fantastic, pastrami sandwiches),and Bay Bread (bread, desserts and wonderful breakfast sandwiches)that was around the corner. All in all an awesome vacation house. We loved it and would definitely stay again.

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Hosted by Mike and Kristel

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