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Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)

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Exterior
Beach
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Front Street
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)

This beautiful "Baycation" house is the perfect place to spend your summer vacation! (Located right next door to our other VRBO property #407276 if you are interested in renting two houses for larger groups)

This beach house is a three bedroom, one bath home located directly on East Grand Traverse Bay. It has spectacular views, private sandy beach, and is located 2.5 miles from downtown Traverse City. It is also an easy walking distance along the beach to the State Park where you can enjoy recreational water equipment rentals. We also have a fire pit for s'mores.

We provide a washer and dryer, and all linens. (bring your own beach towels).

Master Bedroom: Queen bed (and a pull out love seat)
Bedroom #2: Queen bed
Bedroom #3: Full bed

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR #009672
Property # 433404vb
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

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Dennos Museum Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront House on East Grand Traverse Bay (Sleeps 6) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Traverse City State Park, Lake Michigan and Front Street. Traverse City Beach is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy welcoming place. Very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the beautiful view and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful property….absolutely stunning views and so easy to get to and from all of our activities. This is our second year staying here and we intend to continue that tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything thing was awesome especially the view. We have stayed here before and loved every minute. With the exception of my husband having a gallbadder attack, we found the ER visit excellent. I would recommend for small group who want to have an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary W.

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

Great stay

Beautiful views and close to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Shangra-la!

This place is The Best we have stayed at. Beach,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Perfect vaca spot

House was the perfect location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved kayaking!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather V.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The beach was a lot of fun for kids. We liked how close everything was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L S.

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

Traverse City

Great place to stay! Location was wonderful. Will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Relaxing week

The house was perfect for our vacation. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The view was fantastic and was a great spot to spend a week. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The waterfront location makes this East Bay house an incredible experience. The green space, fire pit, and sandy beach are beautiful. We appreciated the brightness and cleanliness of the cottage. While the roadside was tricky, everything else more than compensated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

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

TC Trip

Perfect location! The house was exactly what we needed for our stay. Host very responsive. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Great property on the bay!

We had an excellent stay at this property. The view was amazing. They house was clean and well supplied. The location close to down was beneficial. It was a beautiful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean and the view was unbeatable. Wonderful experience with owner, she got us in 3 hours early so our kids could nap! Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keegan K.

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

Bayshore marathon getaway

Lovely and clean property with a private beach and 2 miles away from the Bayshore marathon start/finish area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary N.

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

Beautiful view of the bay

Very nice cabin on a beautiful bay. So peaceful and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Gorgeous lake view!

We had a wonderful time at this quaint beach house! Perfect for a summer trip up north. We enjoyed the lovely water and kayaked daily. Great location away from downtown, but easy to go in for dinners and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Traverse weekend

Nice house with beautiful water view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

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

Great vacation spot

This property was exactly as listed. Clean with necessary bedding, towels and misc l. Supplies. Beautiful view of the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Last minute getaway

Perfect beach house, highly recommend! We will be back in the summer :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharidan B.

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

Wedding getaway

We booked this property for the week of our wedding. The location was perfect and the size of the house was great! We had one slight hiccup at the beginning of our stay but the home/property owner made sure it was taken care of in a timely manner and I appreciated that!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Check in was easy and kitchen had everything we needed. Amazing view and beach access, as well as great accessibility (by car) to trails and shops. It was comfortable for four adults. It’s very close to a busy street, so navigating that took some getting used to. A few of the doors (back door and bathroom door) are tough to open/close. On the whole, a really positive experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Wonderful Little Lake House

We had a really great time here! The water was very clear and the beach was clean. The house was perfect for our family of four. There was a lot of traffic noise, but we were expecting that. We would definitely like to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

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

Gorgeous home and beach

My family of 5 had a wonderful vacation at this home. It is small, but the owners have made very good use of the space and supplied many thoughtful touches to make the stay very comfortable. We will be back! Thank you, Patty and Joe!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patty

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Our family moved to Traverse City in 2011 and quickly fell in love with it. We call it the Caribbean of the North!

Why they chose this property

The location is perfect and the views are spectacular.

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