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Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage

Traverse City.......Pure Michigan at its finest! Welcome to our quaint Traverse City family Cottage was built in 1954 overlooking Lake Michigan, and perfectly placed 4 minutes north of Traverse City on scenic M22. The Cottage offers the quaint design, comfort, and living of a vintage cottage blended with some of today's modern conveniences.

Enjoy the tranquility and inspiration of the early morning sunrise as it lights up the day. Sit in the living room and look out over the crystal-clear blue water of Lake Michigan. Relax in the family room with the 65" flat-screen TV above the stone fireplace, with access to DVDs, books, & games on hand for hours of family enjoyment.

Across the street and down the wooden stairs you will find crystal clear blue water, a large sandy beach with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Enjoy drinking your morning coffee, family time with your children, or sipping your evening cocktail while relaxing in the Adirondack chairs along the beach.

After a great day in the fresh air of Northern Michigan recharge in the comfort and privacy of one of the quaint Bedrooms. Open the windows and relax with the evening breezes coming into your room off of the lake as you lie down and fall asleep in the rich comfort of memory foam mattresses and 100% cotton sheets for every bed.

Our Cottage is a 2000 square foot 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bathroom home with a Living Room, Full eat-in Kitchen, and a Butler's Pantry off of the very spacious Family Room. The Cottage will comfortably accommodate 2 adults/bedroom—occupancy is 8 adults plus up to 2 children under the age of 5. [AS PER TOWNSHIP SHORT TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE: Only 2 adult guests per room and no guests to sleep on, air mattresses, or in tents.

Our Cottage is perfectly located just a few miles from world-class dining, entertainment, shopping, and outdoor activities of Traverse City, plus to the North of the Cottage is the quaint towns of Suttons Bay and Northport.

Enjoy convenient access to the very popular and well-traveled route M22, which is one of the beautiful scenic shoreline drives from Traverse City to Suttons Bay and onward to Northport. Continue a little further North beyond Northport to the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula where you will find Leelanau State Park. Discover the historic Grand Traverse Lighthouse offering tours & sweeping views from the Light Tower overlooking Lake Michigan.

The opportunity for amazing day trips is endless. In very close proximity there is incredible access to renowned wineries and affiliated tours. Within an hour's drive arrive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Charlevoix, or Boyne City. In less than 2.5 hours enjoy a scenic drive and arrive in historic Petoskey or North to Mackinac City where you can catch a ferry to Pure Michigan's #1 Tourist destination Historic Mackinac Island.

Property manager

Jeffrey Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING inside the cottage!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! NO EXCEPTIONS!
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2025-46, 2023-29

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Michigan's Summer Wonderland!
1954 Family Cottage On Grand Traverse Bay
1954 Family Cottage On Grand Traverse Bay With Sandy Beach

About the area

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loco Boys Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slabtown Burger - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brengman Brothers and Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent! The owners made a place that was a home away from home. We all enjoyed our time at this very nice getaway. The owners went beyond by giving us suggestions for places to dine. The house is at an excellent location with a beautiful view. Loved hanging out after our wine tour in the great room. Will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

This lovely home was perfect for a long getaway weekend with family. House is set up well for families to share and the location is wonderful Beautiful views of the sunrise!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The house was great. Steps away from the beach and you can watch the sunrise in the morning. A short drive into town and also on the route for wine tours to pick up/drop off directly at the house. Jeff was a great host and in contact throughout the planning process. Easy check-in and had great recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

This was an ideal location and ideal size for me and my friends. We played Bahle farms twice and it was a short cruise to the course. Also plenty of great food nearby. An overall win!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had a lovely time bringing our family up to Traverse City. The home was perfect for a larger family and the decor and furniture was all lovely. Communication with Jeffrey was wonderful as well. Extremely helpful and accommodating. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Large traditional up-north home in a great location for exploring the whole Grand Traverse area and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

We had an amazing stay! The place was clean and organized, was in a great location - close to downtown Traverse City and had access to the beach, and the owners were friendly and responded to questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Outstanding home, spacious and comfortable, great location. 5 min to TC. Suttons Bay and Mission Peninsula very close. Host was amazing and gave us great recommendations for restaurants, vineyards, things to do. All exactly what we were looking for. My wife and I plus two other couples drove in from Ohio and Wisconsin Weather was perfect and place was beautiful. Can't say enough good things about our experience. Look forward to our next visit. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The house was great and our beach was perfect for the kids!!! Super chilled out and wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

This house is perfect for a getaway. It was very clean and well-taken care of! We loved having easy access to the beach and the short drive into Traverse City. I definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The Summer Beach Cottage is the perfect destination for a friends' weekend getaway! Jeff, the host, is a great communicator and was very fast to return text messages and phone calls. The views of the bay were breathtaking. The cottage is very spacious and beautiful. The fire pit in front was a perfect place to decompress after long days of shopping and wine tasting. We plan on returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Property owners were so kind and informative. Home has lots of charm and fully equipped for a family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

We enjoyed staying in this spacious cottage! We had three generations there and it was wonderful to have room to spread out and get our own space. It had everything we needed. It was easy to travel into Traverse City, Mission Peninsula and Suttons Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We had a great time in the Traverse City area. Awesome property and fully stocked. We are talking about our next trip back! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

House location was perfect.Had all the amenities. Owner was very willing to help with any difficulties.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10

The owner was very pleasant and eager to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. He was receptive to a few suggestions we had for future renters based on our past experiences. Overall a good location to explore Traverse City with beautiful views of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Lovely cottage and very spacious. Had a bit of a musty smell. Close to Traverse City and not too far from wineries/vineyards. Road out front a bit busy to cross to bay, but once across, enjoyed the little beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

My family and I enjoyed this property so much. The house was clean, has an amazing view and close to so much to do. We enjoyed the beach and the deck so much. Played yard games and had a fire each night. Family memories are so important to me. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in Traverse City and at this wonderful property. Location is great and lake views are amazing. We watched the sun rise every morning. Additionally, my daughter left a precious item behind. Jeffrey was quick to check and see if it was found and it is being mailed to us. A great property with very caring owners. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

There were 9 of us staying at “The Smith-sonian.” We had enough room to accommodate everyone. Our group used the giant deck and large family room quite a bit. The view of the bay was impressive. We also loved the beach access across the way. Jeff was more than an accommodating host and made our stay enjoyable. He met each one of our requests. We would definitely stay at the property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Jeff's home is absolutely lovely. Comfortable furnishings, spacious home for having meals together, movie nights, and spreading out. Plenty of room/beds for everyone. The bunk room is kind of a hallway with just a curtain for a door/wall. Something to keep in mind if you have kiddos who are light sleepers. Worked out a-ok for us! I slept so soundly in the bed, it was very cozy. Short jaunt across the street took us to the private beach, which was beautiful and the lake quite shallow for the kids to play and swim in. Overall fantastic experience, and Jeff was a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The property is well stocked with all you will need, the beds were comfortable. It is an older house, but very nice. Jeffrey is a great host, his communication is superb. He provided lots of information on the home and the area, which was very helpful! The highway outside has constant traffic, but the noise was minimal inside the home. The views of Grand Traverse Bay are really exceptional. We stayed in October and the fall weather was mostly gray and chilly, in the 50s during the day. Day trips to Mackinac City and to Sleeping Bear Dunes were really exceptional. It was a great stay for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Overall positive-we stayed Friday to Sunday. Check-in wasn't until 5pm (later than most we've stayed at) and check out 10am. The road is extremely busy throughout the night, need to be able to sleep with the traffic noise. Kitchen could use some quality pans and pot holders.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We are a group of women who have been friends for many years. We finally got together for a long weekend in Traverse City. The house was perfect for us. We had a great time. Would recommend ear plugs or noise machines as highway 22 is very busy and in the morning you can hear the traffic. A few of us had noise machines and they certainly helped. The house was exactly as described. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen stocked with everything you could possibly need Jeff, the host was attentive and responsive. Highly recommend this home!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10

This was the gathering spot for 4 couples from all different locations in Michigan visiting for the wine and Mac & cheese bake off! We had a wonderful stay here! It was beautiful home with many places to hang out, including the big cozy couch we all loved. There were plenty of sleeping options and everything we could need stocked in the kitchen. The house is beautifully decorated. Since we visited during the cold winter, the house was FREEZING when we arrived. There were 2 nest thermostats that we cranked up. I’m not sure they are able to adjust via Bluetooth but that would be nice to have it warmed knowing renters are staying. It took a bit for the house to really warm up so we hung out in our coats for a while. We thought we would start a fire to help warm the place and give a cozy ambiance to the evening. The amenities listed the fireplace so we were pretty excited! Sadly there was no firewood to be found. I did reach out to Jeffrey who replied within moments. They did not have any. So, we ended up just purchasing wood from the gas station the next day. I would recommend maybe bringing your own if you have your heart set on using that feature. Overall we would absolutely stay again and hope to try it during the warmer months to get the beach vibes!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024