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Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown.

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown. (Traverse City)
The Red Cottage, in the heart of it all, is a charming retreat with a spacious patio perfect for grilling and relaxing. Conveniently located near Traverse City State Park beach and downtown restaurants, this cozy cottage features 3 bedrooms and an updated kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown.

Adventure awaits! Charming Cottage in the center of it all. Close to Traverse City State Park beach, 5 minute drive to downtown, or leisurely pedal the TART Trail to nearby restaurants, brew pubs and the historic heart of Traverse City. The Red Cottage is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood with quick access to Old Mission Peninsula (wine tasting, breweries, orchards, scenic views, beaches, and restaurants), while also being under 9 miles to Flintfields Horse Park. There is a large fenced backyard with a spacious patio for relaxing and grilling, as well as plenty of room for your furry friends to safely stretch their legs. The newly updated house includes 3 bedrooms, large living room, dining room and spacious kitchen as well as a half bath and newly remodeled full bath.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 in the city centre and near the beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Grand Traverse Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Centre Ice Arena and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wooden Dock On Sunrise Lake. Summer sunrise over the waters of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. Shot with long wooden dock in foreground sunrise over water at horizon.
    Traverse City State Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pie is Life!
    Front Street
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Dennos Museum Center
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Culver's
    8 min walk
  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown. located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Traverse City State Park and Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Charming Escape. Bike to Beach or TART trail to Downtown. Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Wonderful stay in Traverse

Highly recommend this property. Communication was easy and the house is very close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Groveport

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

Another perfect stay

Nicki’s home is so perfect for our annual visits to TC, pups have a safe place to play and we’re close to everything! Hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house! There were little touches throughout that made our stay really special. Short, easy drive both to downtown and to the horse show. Perfect dog yard. Great, quiet neighbors. Extremely clean and comfortable. One of our best rentals ever!
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Great getaway place

Super easy to locate. Nikki was very welcoming and made some great suggestions to us. Quiet neighborhood and a great place for our family and dogs to relax and unwind. Will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Groveport

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

Perfect!

We had a great weekend getaway to Traverse City! Location was great, large fenced yard was a delight for the pups and house was spectacular—perfect in all ways! Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022