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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Fireplace
A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Traverse city, MI
Cedar Lake
Place, Cedar Lake
10 min walk
Front Street
Place, Front Street
8 min drive
Traverse City Beach
Place, Traverse City Beach
15 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
18 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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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. 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.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
Traverse City State Park - 15 min drive - 15.2 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
Barrio - 6 min drive
Lil Bo - 6 min drive
Right Brain Brewery - 7 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 26 June 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 6 Oct 2026 start from AU$480, 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, 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
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
Dave M.
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
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!
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.
Susan K.
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!
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!
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.
The perfect location and home for family and friends to gather for my daughter’s wedding! Nancy was so responsive to questions we had and zero issues, easy check in and access! A beautiful home across from the water with plenty of space for several families. Nice big back yard and open floor plan. Would definitely come back again! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christine F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Aaron Colby
Why they chose this property
Best location in the area!
What makes this property unique
Water front.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests