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Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach.

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A log cabin with a stone facade, a blue metal roof, and a wooden porch.
A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a blue armchair.
A wooden interior with a dining table, benches, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and an oven.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a body of water, surrounded by greenery.
A log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a view of greenery through a window.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse city, MI
  • Place, Cedar Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach.

This beautiful waterfront home offers 2,200 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Featuring 4 king beds, 1 queen bed, and 2 twin beds, the home comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests and provides an excellent layout for larger families and groups.

The spacious kitchen is designed with entertaining in mind, offering granite countertops, plenty of workspace, and two dishwashers to make cleanup a breeze. Whether you’re serving a buffet-style family meal or gathering around the table, there is dining space for up to 10 guests.

New this year, we’ve added several exciting amenities to make your stay even more enjoyable. Relax in the 6-person hot tub while watching TV, unwind in the steam sauna, or gather with family and friends in the bar area featuring an additional refrigerator for beverages and a comfortable hangout space with a patio table.

We’ve also added a smokeless fire pit in the backyard with chairs, creating the perfect setting for evening gatherings. For guests looking to enjoy the water, two kayaks and beach chairs are provided for your use.

Additional amenities include central air conditioning, a back patio with a charcoal grill, and a large fenced backyard that is perfect for your dog.

The location is hard to beat. Situated just 3 miles from downtown Traverse City and only half a mile from the Traverse City Yacht Club and Marina, you’ll be close to everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Empire Beach are only a 20-minute drive away. Popular area activities include golfing, boating, wine tasting, shopping, casino gaming, kayaking, biking, and much more.
Thank you,

Aaron.

Permit No. 2026-26

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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 (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3672893
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 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 deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Lakes Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Traverse city, MI

What's nearby

  • Cedar Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Street - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach. ?

As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach. on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,734, 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 Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront beach house. Hot tub and sauna! 5 min Traverse City. Private-beach. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Cedar Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 105 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.4/10

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
Great for a family trip! Everyone had their own space and lots of communal space for games. The beach os beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family during a wedding weekend, so comfortable and welcoming. We really enjoyed ourselves and all commented in the morning on how well we slept. Super convenient location as well. A wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation, 6 adults, 4 kids. The cottage was very comfortable, amenities like the hot tub, kayaks, beach chairs, bbq, were a hit. The private beach and proximity to groceries, restaurants and shopping downtown most convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bring water shoes for the beach. Otherwise it was all as described. Worked out great for us and our four children and their spouses. Location was great, We foresee staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay overall—it's a warm, cozy spot that's super close to downtown Traverse City! The property has plenty of rooms, beds, bathrooms, and towels for at least 10 people. The kitchen is well equipped. While we unfortunately didn't have enough time to enjoy the beach area, kayak, or grill, we were able to enjoy the hot tub and sauna. The only small downside was that basic toiletries like soap and shampoo weren't provided, so you'll need to bring your own. Otherwise, we had a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and comfortable home! One bedroom only has access through another bedroom, but it worked really well for one couple with kids. Beds were all super comfortable. Loved having two dining areas - we used one for eating and one for playing games. Nice fenced in backyard with smokeless firepit. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation home with Great Lake access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to a private beach with chairs and kayaks. Easy to get to all the local and area attractions and great restaurants. The backyard was very inviting. Kitchen was well stocked. Lots of room to gather and relax. It would be nice to have more comfortable seating at the dining tables. The only negative was the electrical system. Ceiling fans were disconnected, some outlets didn't work and wiring was a little concerning. The hosts were great to work with. Their response time was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for three retired couples to visit wineries and do a little shopping. Lots of space for spread out and have privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful log cabin overlooking the bay. These hosts were so awesome to work with our family and made accommodations for us. The house worked perfectly for our family gathering. Lots of space to spread out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a Girl Fun few days away. Great location. House was clean. Amenities were as stated. Easy checkin. Pet friendly was key in rental search and we weren't disappointed! One quick question to owner received timely response which was appreciated. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were as advertised, and accommodated our group of 7 perfectly. Suggestion: work on hot water capacity. It was quite limited. Otherwise, great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Hi Dave. Thank you for the good review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. We will look into improving the hot water heater. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a group trip. We had a blast. May be our annual trip spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for us. The location, the space and the house all around. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Close to Traverse City and Sutton’s Bay. Plenty of room. Great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Trip

We had a great family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a girls weekend getaway. Very clean and comfortable beds. Kitchen was well stocked and owners were super easy to communicate with. Will be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cozy home! We enjoyed time with friends and family for my husbands 30th birthday!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked great for our party of ten- plenty of bedrooms and especially bathrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed for a group dinner. It was nice to have a fenced back yard for the dog too. Despite being along a somewhat busy road, the noise wasn't a bother and gave us easy access to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes and the rest of the Leelanau Peninsula.Our only complaints are that after biking all day, the hot water ran out before everyone could get a shower in. And the garage door was not working, so we had to bring our bikes in through the back bedrooms to access the garage for overnight storage.But this is a very lovely, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thanks for the review and I’m happy to hear the property worked out great for your group. The garage door opener is in a weird spot so I’ll add a sign so everyone can find it. Thank you again for coming!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy access to all the towns

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property reminded my wife of her Girl scout experience at winter camp (log cabin.) All the beds were large and comfortable, plenty of hot water and a great view to see the sunrise. It's a shame that it was so cloudy the entire time that we didn't get to see it though, but the host was very understanding about us having to leave a day early due to the winter storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location and Family Sized

Numerous nearby restaurants made mealtimes easy. Large family sized log cabin home afforded a family reunion for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Place for Dogs!

This was the perfect spot for myself and my ‘pack of dogs’. What a great spot. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Colby

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Why they chose this property

Best location in the area!

What makes this property unique

Water front.

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