Lakeside home on East Bay in Traverse City. Perfect location. A/C.
House in Traverse City, MI
11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
This wonderful ranch-style home on East Grand Traverse Bay is conveniently located near downtown Traverse City and has dozens of great dining spots. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms in this spacious property.
The living room is roomy and bright and has a gas fireplace. There are two TVs--cable in one bedroom, streaming only in the living room. The water views from all of the windows are spectacular.
Outdoors, enjoy a big yard and over 100' of beachfront with gorgeous sunrise views. There is outdoor dining with additional seating on the deck right out the bedroom door. This rental is a short walk to the Traverse City State Park and a beach area along the shoreline.
The east side of town location gets you easy access to many activities in this area. Go just east of this location for the Great Lakes Equestrian Horse Show and the Turtle Creek Casino. The Traverse City Film Festival, Cherry Festival, Brew and Wine Fests, and much more are on the west side of town. Travel up the Old Mission Peninsula to taste the wine and see the spectacular scenery. Elk Rapids is also an easy trip from here.
No pets allowed.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 11.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: two full beds || Bedroom 4: king bed, sofa bed
OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, grassy yard, deck, outdoor dining table & chairs
INDOORS: WiFi, cable TV
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C & heating
MISC: living space on one level
PARKING: space for up to 5 vehicles
-- POLICIES --
- No pets allowed
- No smoking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.
The living room is roomy and bright and has a gas fireplace. There are two TVs--cable in one bedroom, streaming only in the living room. The water views from all of the windows are spectacular.
Outdoors, enjoy a big yard and over 100' of beachfront with gorgeous sunrise views. There is outdoor dining with additional seating on the deck right out the bedroom door. This rental is a short walk to the Traverse City State Park and a beach area along the shoreline.
The east side of town location gets you easy access to many activities in this area. Go just east of this location for the Great Lakes Equestrian Horse Show and the Turtle Creek Casino. The Traverse City Film Festival, Cherry Festival, Brew and Wine Fests, and much more are on the west side of town. Travel up the Old Mission Peninsula to taste the wine and see the spectacular scenery. Elk Rapids is also an easy trip from here.
No pets allowed.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 11.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: two full beds || Bedroom 4: king bed, sofa bed
OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, grassy yard, deck, outdoor dining table & chairs
INDOORS: WiFi, cable TV
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C & heating
MISC: living space on one level
PARKING: space for up to 5 vehicles
-- POLICIES --
- No pets allowed
- No smoking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Traverse City, MI
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had 3 nights stay and it was well worth it.
The property is by the lake and kids had a lot of fun!
I would suggest to provide water activities like Kayak or paddle board and it will be perfect vacation for the whole family.
2.0 / 10.0
Great stay!
6.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice,clean place; good location. A few minor problems, like the gas fireplace not working, and no dishwasher detergent. One major thing: Furnace broke down, but emergency repair was done after-hours on a Saturday night.
6.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I have rented this property several times over the past five years. I rented it the first year that it was available and it needed ALOT of work, we gave it a chance the next year and there was some improvement. We rented a different property last year and came back to this one this year. It has remained the same with no improvements. I realize this is a beach cottage type rental. It is on the water there will be spiders, bugs, sand is to be expected. The main issue is the property itself. There has been a dock that has been dismantled on top of a sand hill for the past 4 years, that completely blacks, the view of the bay when sitting by the fire. Overgrown trees, cobwebs, if there was just a minimal amount of upkeep, and a small investment back into the landscaping, basically a day of cleaning and this property would look much more appealing. (My family pitched in when we checked in and cleaned up the beach and some of the old dead bushes, which is not something we should do on vacation paying a substantial amount of money to stay there.) The pull out beds are extremely old and the mattresses are extremely uncomfortable. No one could sleep there so that was two beds that we could not utilize. The sunroom gets very warm because of the skylight so didn’t use that bedroom the way we had planned.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Would recommend for a relaxing and convenient place to stay right on the water!
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The only suggestion I have is better signage for the address of the house. Otherwise this house was amazing!
8.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We found that the internet and tv were not working when we first arrived and we contacted the company. One lady was very nice/professional and said she was going to help get to the bottom of it, but never followed up any more the rest of the weekend, so we did not have TV or internet access at all the entire time. Since we spent most of our time outdoors/exploring it wasn't the end of the world, but we feel like we paid for services we didn't have and that was pretty frustrating at times when relaxing around the house. Additionally we had people who needed to finish up work items that struggled to connect to internet, which made the first day/night stressful
10.0 / 10.0
The house worked perfect for a quick trip to traverse city. Lots of bedroom and space to stretch out. The only feedback would be more chairs or another sofa for relaxing.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our group had a great weekend in Traverse City with the Beach House as our home base. Great view, comfortable beds, and we enjoyed relaxing in the living room in front of the fireplace. It was November, so we opted against trying the beach itself.
6.0 / 10.0
The property location is nice -right off of main road and view of and access to the water. But the house could use a deep cleaning, including organizing and cleaning the kitchen drawers and cabinets. The all weather carpet on the front porch needs to be replaced as well. The property was not worth the price, especially after having to pay booking fees to both VRBO and Up North rentals.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was amazing!! Had a beautiful view and the home was updated and very spacious. Would definitely stay here again
2.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
an inhabitable rental property that has mastered the art of deceiving visitors out of thousands of dollars. not well cared for in the least - didnt look like anyone had been there in months. trash and dirty laundry littered the overgrown yard. the bugs inside the house outnumbered the women 100:1, and that’s not including the ones you had to battle to get inside. when concerns were brought, minimal effort was put in to improving the stay. after the stay, when the concerns were brought again, no one cared to even respond. the type of house you get lice or bed bugs in.
8.0 / 10.0
Good!
2.0 / 10.0
The view is beautiful. The beds are comfortable. I don't think that the windows have been washed in over a year. The house sleeps 11 but there are only six places to sit in the living room. We found at least 7 spiders/bugs in the house. The shower in the bathroom in the laundry room is tiny and outdated. I called a week before we arrived and asked that they make sure that the grates on the grill were clean. Not only were they dirty but the grill was laden with spider webs. I called the day we arrived, Friday to report the dirty grill grates. The following Wednesday, since no one called me back I called them. I received an apology and was told that someone would be sent to clean it. I said not to bother as we cleaned it before and after we used it. We paid A LOT of money for this rental. I've stayed in less expensive rentals that were nicer and had no problems with the management company.
10.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Property was as described. Beach was ideal for swimming. Our stay was very enjoyable. We had 5 adults and 5 children and the place worked well for us. The property management company were professional. The process was seamless.Overall, satisfied with the general condition of the property and would recommend to a friend.
10.0 / 10.0
Davison 2022 TC
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Property was as described. Beach was ideal for swimming. Our stay was very enjoyable. We had 5 adults and 5 children and the place worked well for us. The property management company were professional. The process was seamless.
Overall, satisfied with the general condition of the property and would recommend to a friend.
Overall, satisfied with the general condition of the property and would recommend to a friend.
2.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was dirty underwhelming and unwelcoming. The rental agency tried a few times to help but the bedding was dirty the sewage back up ruined our stay and we didn’t even get offer a discount on this very pricey rental I would use the agency again but I would never stay at this location
2.0 / 10.0
Horse show and vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was dirty underwhelming and unwelcoming. The rental agency tried a few times to help but the bedding was dirty the sewage back up ruined our stay and we didn’t even get offer a discount on this very pricey rental I would use the agency again but I would never stay at this location
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We absolutely loved this house! It exceeded our expectations. Very comfortable for our group of nine. And the location worked out very well for the things we wanted to do in TC.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect in multiple ways
Loved the location; being so close to anything in TC and right on the water?! Awesome. Price was also really good too. Not too many 'comfy' spots to sit with a larger group in the living room but we made due. the house itself was adorable and the rest of the group loved it as well (8 slept over, 11 were there to hang out).
10.0 / 10.0
Cottage East Bay
We've stayed several times at this location. Always clean and the staff usually handles all problems quickly.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay!
The house was in a great location for everything we wanted to do for the weekend and had plenty of room for all of our guests! The view is amazing. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
A great place to stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
There was 8 of us who comfortably stayed here for a 40th birthday celebration. It was very clean, large, and an amazing view. The location is great! The only complaints is that one of the beds was a little too firm, and the large bedroom was cold but it worked perfectly for us! The house had everything we needed including coffee. The owners called the day before just to be sure we didn't have any questions. Everything was super easy to navigate throughout the whole process. I would for sure come back to this house!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful home, great location!
This was a great home. We spent the weekend with 8 adult guests and there was plenty of room:
10.0 / 10.0
Location and views!
The location and views of this property are heard to beat! Being on the water and close to downtown while having so many beds/bedrooms and bathrooms made this a perfect spot for our ladies weekend. It is a great cottage and I can only imagine how great this property would be in the summer. Be sure to read all of the information on what is and what is not included so that you can bring what you need. Overall, this was a great winter stay!
8.0 / 10.0
Great rental in any season
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location and space, plenty of room for a larger group.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house right on the bay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented this home for a girls wine weekend. The location was great right on the bay. We liked the layout and the 3 bathrooms. Large kitchen and areas to hang out in. We also had a fire outside one night which was really nice. My only issue was that there’s not an easy to find sign or address posted and the outdoor light closest to the road was out. So we had a hard time finding it and so did our wine tour bus and Shipt delivery person. Overall I’d stay again knowing where it is now.
5.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented this home for a girls wine weekend. The location was great right on the bay. We liked the layout and the 3 bathrooms. Large kitchen and areas to hang out in. We also had a fire outside one night which was really nice. My only issue was that there’s not an easy to find sign or address posted and the outdoor light closest to the road was out. So we had a hard time finding it and so did our wine tour bus and Shipt delivery person. Overall I’d stay again knowing where it is now.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property is in a great location near downtown Traverse City. Has been recently upgraded. It was clean and ready to go. Enjoy!
8.0 / 10.0
Ok
Ok
4.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:stayed here as a surprise 60th birthday gift. Great location! Easy to get everywhere within 30 minutes. 8 of us stayed comfortably. Right off the main road but felt very secluded ad we hoped.
8.0 / 10.0
Great Time in Traverse City
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
stayed here as a surprise 60th birthday gift. Great location! Easy to get everywhere within 30 minutes. 8 of us stayed comfortably. Right off the main road but felt very secluded ad we hoped.
5.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Great
10.0 / 10.0
TC trip 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property
Incredible view and right on the water. House was nice and clean and the rental company communicated well so there were no questions. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location right on the bay is great. There are a few restaurants and things close by, but you're also a short drive from downtown TC. Everything was exactly as the pictures showed and the house was actually bigger than I expected. Overall, we had a great stay and would highly recommend this place to anyone!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location!
The property was absolutely beautiful and so close to town. It was exactly what we needed for a long weekend getaway up North!
8.0 / 10.0
Picturesque and relaxing
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Gorgeous view, cozy fireplace. Plenty of space and bathrooms. Nice touches like playing cards, puzzles, area guide. We had a minor maintenance issue and is was fixed within 2 hours of contact the rental company. They were accommodating to our requests and very helpful. Located back a ways from the main drag, but not in a place where I’d be able to let kids roam the yard or feel safe walking places due to the heavy traffic. The view onto the bay was gorgeous, and with a more adequate space heater the back bedroom would be perfect!
The furniture, though very good looking, was pretty uncomfortable for lounging, and the coffee maker takes 45 minutes to brew a pot.
Wonderful home base for our adventures.
The furniture, though very good looking, was pretty uncomfortable for lounging, and the coffee maker takes 45 minutes to brew a pot.
Wonderful home base for our adventures.
10.0 / 10.0
Winter Weekend Stay
Everything was great. The property was much more spacious than expected and the view was beautiful. Our power did go out but it was fixed pretty quickly once we called someone! It was clean, organized, and easy to find things. I was very impressed. This is also a great location. You are right by downtown and restaurants. Awesome trip and definitely would love to come back!
Suggestions: additional space heater, new vacuum
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Late Fall Ladies Weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is absolutely gorgeous - inside and out! Very clean and well maintained. The lake is literally 50 steps away and downtown Traverse city is a couple of minutes by car. We enjoyed ourselves so much! We were within 15-20 minutes of all of the wineries we chose to visit as well.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Traverse City?
The average price for a rental in Traverse City is £174 per night. This rental is £119 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakeside home on East Bay in Traverse City. Perfect location. A/C.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakeside home on East Bay in Traverse City. Perfect location. A/C. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakeside home on East Bay in Traverse City. Perfect location. A/C.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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