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West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City

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A cabin in a forested area with a natural setting. - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)
A beach with kayaks and a green chair, surrounded by trees. - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)
A fireplace with a fire, wooden panel walls, a painting above the mantel, and a window with a view of trees. - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)
A cabin surrounded by dense forest with a clear view of the surrounding trees and a large rock in the foreground. - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)
A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair. - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)
Located close to Lake Michigan, West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City has plenty to offer.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Beach view

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About this property

West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City

  • This private and cozy mid century modern Lake Michigan home is centrally Located close to down town Traverse City, and the Leelanau wineries, where your family will be close to everything while you stay.

    What this place offers:

    116' of private West Bay frontage with a sandy beach
    Kitchen
    Wifi
    Dedicated workspace
    Free parking on premises

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

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. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • A marina with boats docked, a wooden railing, and a glass of beer.
    Grand Traverse Bay
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A dock with several boats moored alongside, a wooden pier, and buildings in the background.
    Front Street
    7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • A beach with a lighthouse, autumn trees, and a cloudy sky.
    Traverse City Beach
    15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Cedar Lake
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Water Bearer Coffee
    5 min drive
  • North Peak Brewing Company
    6 min drive
  • The Tasting Room
    6 min drive
  • Lil Bo
    5 min drive
  • U & I Lounge
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City holiday home is just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Cedar Lake and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Great location

Property listed needed more specific details of location and home features. Location was great with beautiful views
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the stay! There is a decidedly retro vibe to the property that some may not fully appreciate but we adored. The check in was easy, and being based on the West Bay it's quick and easy to do exploring up Leelanau or out on Old Mission.The beach was incredibly lovely, though the past was a little tricky to find but nothing to rough. We would gladly come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, plenty of space. The pictures don't quite do it justice. Only complaint is that the private beach access is overgrown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for your quick response to a question about rocks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Unresponsive host - unkempt property (and VRBO was no help)

Half the kitchen was broken, host was non-responsive, and VRBO’s customer service is (horribly) run by first gen AI.(It sucked that the kitchen was so broken because it was well-stocked with silverware, dishes, pots and pans, and gadgets.)On the first day we promptly alerted the host to the issues. His response, one day later, was that he’d get everything taken care of.Despite repeated follow-up we did not hear from the host again until the last day of our trip. We had also reached out to VRBO customer service, which is a bot that sends emails in the middle of the night stating, “We see your issue has been resolved.” Our issue was not, in fact, resolved. We never heard from the host again after he blamed his hired help for the issues and told us, “due to the dishwasher not working, you can leave the dishes in the sink and the cleaning crew will take care of them.” Uh, thanks?Beyond the broken kitchen, the path to the beach is not maintained. If you have kids, note that the beach is across a 55-MPH road from the rental home.Side note: if you do take your chances with this rental, I suggest bringing water shoes. The beach is gorgeous, as is the water, but it’s rocky.My family has been doing this trip for 20 yrs and we’ve always had good luck with the houses we’ve rented (and the hosts we’ve rented from). This is the first poor rental experience we’ve had and was it a doozy!May the force be with you if you take your chances on this rental property (& with VRBO).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025