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Waterfront beach house. 5 min from Traverse City. Private Sandy beach.

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Front of house facing Westbay
Backyard.
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Traverse city, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 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. 5 min from Traverse City. Private Sandy beach.


This waterfront home is 2200 square ft with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. There are 4 king beds, 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds. This house sleeps 10 comfortably and is a great layout for larger groups. The kitchen has a great layout as well with plenty of room for a buffet style family dinner. Featuring granite countertops and 2 dish washers to make cleanup a breeze. Also if you want to sit down for a family dinner there is dining space for 10 people. Other great amenities include Central air, back patio with a charcoal grill and a large fenced back yard for your dog as well.
The location can’t get much better being only 3 miles from Traverse city and a half a mile from Traverse city Yacht club and Marina. We are also only 20 min from Sleeping Bear dunes and Empire beach. Other activities in the area include golfing, boating, wine tasting, shopping, 2 casinos, kayaking, biking etc...

Our weekly rentals start June 15 to August 16. If you have any questions let me know. Thank you, Nancy Permit 2025-20

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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

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 on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Traverse city, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nittolo’s Little Italy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront beach house. 5 min from Traverse City. Private Sandy beach. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Waterfront beach house. 5 min from Traverse City. Private Sandy beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront beach house. 5 min from Traverse City. Private Sandy beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront beach house. 5 min from Traverse City. Private Sandy beach. located?

This family-friendly Traverse City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Great Lakes Children's Museum. West End Beach and Brengman Brothers are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beach area is beautiful. Wonderful gathering space in the house. Host had excellent communication. Would have been helpful to know about the walk through bedroom. Cleanliness needs a little work.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beth J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is very nice and the host responded quickly to any question,. The house needs to be updated and cleaned better. The road in front is very busy to cross over to the beach but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The home suited us very well. Our two sons were there with their wives and a total of three grandchildren (one 3-year-old, two 5-year-old twins). There are five bedrooms total in three clusters (two 2-bedrooms with bathrooms, one 1-bedroom with bathroom) so it was easy to keep some distance during naps, bedtime, etc. Two dishwashers and a fenced backyard for play outside were also pluses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Perfect house for our group!

We had a family group of 9 adults and 1 infant. We loved having 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Plenty of space to fit our needs and spread out. Property is close to wineries and breweries we visited. Also several fishing areas close to house. Nice backyard space! If in the area again, we would certainly like to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great Family Trip

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was nice, but there were several amenities that were lacking. Firstly, please let your guests know that the beach may appear sandy, but in fact it is very rocky! you could not go in the water without water shoes. It would have been nice to know this is advance. Next the bath towels. I'm sorry but when I'm spending 4500 to stay a house, I expect things to seem fairly new. The towels seemed to be 20yrs old. They were very ratty. Lastly, We are a family that likes to cook. If you are the same way, bring your own knives. The only "chopping" knives she had were steak knives and a very dull small paring knife that didn't cut a thing. Oh and be prepared to live out of your suitcase. Lots of beds, one in every corner, but not a single dresser for drawers to put things in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Up North escape

Great house and location. Hosts were great to work with. We enjoyed our stay and made beautiful memories. Pup friendly property and our dog enjoyed his stay too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy K., Canton

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

Easy access to all the towns

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Very Comfortable

This is a very nice place to stay if you have a large group. We hope to come back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

carl and julie p.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

8/10 Good

jeffrey g.

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

Traverse City Dream Stay

Our stay was as good as we could have imagined since the 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths were the perfect accommodation for 4 couples. The fenced in yard was ideal for the dog and the lake across the street made the location even that much more fun. We had a fire by on the beach or in the backyard every evening. We hope to stay there again since we travel to TC more than once per year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

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

Yearly family vacation

Very good size house, big yard. Roomy, lots of seating for dining and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

Great location

The home was perfect for our group. Location was great!! Home was well set up for our group's needs!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Min vacation with Friends

We loved the house and it had lots space. Its would be great for family or a freinds vacation. Owner was easy ti work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Lovely weekend!

Easy check in process for beautiful log home. 10min from downtown traverse. Just wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Sister Trip

My sister's and I stayed here for our annual trip. The location was wonderful! It's on a busy street but we never heard traffic inside the cabin and in the back, on the deck it was also nice and quiet. You're close to Sutton's Bay as well as Traverse City! The host was readily available for any questions. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Perfect for a weekend group getaway.

Stayed with a group of friends for a long Memorial Day weekend. Property was very centrally located, clean and spacious enough for everyone to have their own bedroom and bathroom areas which we all enjoyed. Host was very cordial and accommodating as well. This was my first time using VRBO but this stay has definitely sold me on how well it functions for larger groups. I would definitely recommend this property and be willing to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy O.

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

Summer Family Trip

Nice view with the beach. Very busy road. Grill was not good. Linens need updating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Friends wine trip - 9 adults

Plenty of room for 4 couples and one additional adult. Worked perfect for pick up for our wine tour but also a great spot to hangout when the tour was done. We had space in the house, enjoyed the beach across the street, and also had a fire in the back yard. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura C., Midland, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home for large group with dogs

The house had plenty of space for all of us and accommodated our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Wine Tasting - Friends Weekend

We were a group of ten in TC for wine tasting. The house was clean, conveniently located and plenty of room for the ten of us. Beautiful view of the lake with lake access and a fire pit right across the street. The owners were very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemarie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Early September stay

Electrical needs to be updated. Overall good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

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

Fun Weekend Trip

This was a great place to stay for the weekend. A quick trip into town to go to a couple restaurants, visit The Village, get some cider, and celebrate a birthday. It was easy to bring luggage and groceries in and out with just a couple stairs between the driveway and door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nancy 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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