Title: Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3577&destination=Traverse+City%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=37287992&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage ## Photo gallery for Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage ![On the beach, sun-loungers - Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37290000/37288000/37287992/2665fa87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37290000/37288000/37287992/5478705b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37290000/37288000/37287992/a5fe5d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37290000/37288000/37287992/43be2107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37290000/37288000/37287992/b177a569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 ## Similar properties ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1110000/1109915/41875d05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ParkShore Resort Traverse City - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews £50 includes taxes & fees 15 Apr - 16 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=1109915&PinnedHotelID=1109915&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67700/67614/073e452c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City Traverse City - 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Please gather all trash and dispose of it in the garbage dumpster outside near the garage. Please open all drapery. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please ensure all dishes, utensils, pots & pans are clean prior to checkout. Please bring your own chairs, beach towels, and blankets for outside use. Please do not take any of our blankets, towels or chairs to the beach. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! NO EXCEPTIONS! ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING inside the cottage! ## 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 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 ### 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 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 101 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat B. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful views of the sunrises. Plenty of room for us to all sit together. Three bathrooms so each couple had their own to use. Worked great for us ##### Pat B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna S. 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! 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!! ##### Anna S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay This house was perfect for our family for the long weekend. Jeffrey was so communicative, and very flexible in our check in time. The house had everything we needed, I've never stayed in such an organized, well-stocked house. The lake view was beautiful and the location was perfect to visit Traverse City, Suttons Bay and all of the wineries. We loved having the fire pit for cozy fires at night. We will definitely book this house again. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire B. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome experience 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. ##### Claire B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### S E. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall color and winery visits We had a great stay and loved your home, especially the views out the front windows. Very comfortable and nicely decorated. Plenty of room to spread out. Great location to Traverse City, Suttons Bay the wineries and restaurants. Host was very helpful providing information about various places to explore ##### S E. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leann C. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved TC! The house was great and our beach was perfect for the kids!!! Super chilled out and wonderful experience ##### Leann C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura L. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Retreat 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!! ##### Laura L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison M. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family place! 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. ##### Allison M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location 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. ##### Laura B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad C. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! 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!! ##### Chad C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rosemarie J. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### September get away weekend 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. ##### Rosemarie J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Weekend Getaway 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! ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie p. 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Memories 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. ##### Debbie p. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill S. 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Buckeyes enjoying Michigan! 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. ##### Bill S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly S. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good family place Nice house right across from the lake. Worked out well for the 8 adults on our group. I would have probably given it 5 stars, but a new refrigerator was delivered right in the middle of our stay, and we had to unpack everything and take stuff to the detached garage, which was an inconvenience. Beautiful lake views and beach though. ##### Kelly S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike K. 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traverse City stay 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. ##### Mike K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous, spacious place! 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! ##### Sarah R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 17 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect gathering spot 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan H. 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Welcoming and responsive host. Cool property with everything we needed and a fantastic view. Perfect location to explore everything the area has to offer. ##### Nathan H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth V. 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place, plenty of room for our family of 5 adults and a 3 1/2 year old. Easy check in and out, very comfortable and accommodating house that had everything we needed. Would love to stay again sometime! ##### Beth V. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### cynthia l. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House is great for groups, as the living area is well placed so the bedroom area remains quiet. ##### cynthia l. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo H. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Fantastic property. ##### Jo H. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris and Bets T. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a comfortable home for our family of 6\. Home has great view of west bay and is quick access to Traverse Vity. ##### Chris and Bets T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley J. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Jeff the host, was exceptional to deal with! The home is great for a large family. Lots of great spaces to have coffee and conversation! We had a family wedding on the peninsula and the location was fabulous! The view is amazing! The home is very well loved! ##### Shelley J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary T. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful view of the water from the front room. Spacious comfortable areas to spread out. Lots of area for meals. Beds comfortable. ##### Mary T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ---