Title: Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70320000/70316000/70315933/e29c2f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70320000/70316000/70315933/dd81de35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70320000/70316000/70315933/5180237e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70320000/70316000/70315933/34b8211e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70320000/70316000/70315933/d1114979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location East of Traverse City, this spacious five-bedroom home beckons with its ideal location. Enjoy the beaches, hiking trails, and Tart trail nearby or unwind in the private bedroom suites. The large kitchen and main living area invite connection while the patio space offers outdoor entertainment with an fireplace and yard games. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - 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. ### Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City Spacious five bedroom four bathroom home located on the east side Traverse City. With shopping, beaches, boat launches, hiking trails and the Tart trail (Traverse Area Recreation Trail) close by, this home offers a great location to ensure that your stay in Traverse City is everything you planned it to be. The spacious bedroom suites allow for privacy when needed, the large kitchen and main living area offer a great place to cook and enjoy each others company, and for those that seek outdoor entertainment, the patio area offers a couple of different areas to lounge and recharge from the days activities. The patio space includes an outdoor fire place and a number of yard games that can be enjoyed by guests. This home offers year round accommodation as well as enjoyment for its guests, off season months can be enjoyable too, warming up with family and friends around the outdoor fireplace or gathering in the large recreation room to play darts, a friendly game of foosball, or watching a movie together. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - 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 ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101590000/101584700/101584615/4e399eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upscale Modern Oasis: Spacious & Chic with Hot Tub! 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Please be courteous regarding parking and take care not to block the driveway. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: We do charge a pet fee of $250. ### 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 Property Registration Number 010216 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Listing Side Of Traverse City New Listing! East side of Traverse City Traverse City New Listing! East side of Traverse City Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. [Visit our Traverse City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City.dx3577) [View more Holiday homes in Traverse City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3577-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.73270%2C-85.51824&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=um_PdyRC7vXWR253LKmoaJzv7_E=) Traverse City, MI ### What's nearby - Mt. Holiday Ski Area - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles - Traverse City Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Front Street - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles - Centre Ice Arena - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪Peegeo's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mt. Holiday Ski Area and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Family Getaway on the East side of Traverse City Reviews 9.8 ### 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 60 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Joseph M. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Great home ,enjoyed time very much. ##### Joseph M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariel G. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location; lots of room for a group Good common areas and great location to downtown Traverse City! Very clean and modern and accommodated our group of 7 nicely! ##### Ariel G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori L. 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy THIS HOUSE WAS AMAZING. IT WAS PERFECT FOR OUR FAMILY TO ENJOY OUR TIME ON TRAVERSE CITY. ##### Lori L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay! The house was really spacious and it was especially nice to have 4 bathrooms. Everything was very clean. We loved having the fully stocked kitchen, the grill, and games available. The host was very responsive and the location was perfect - just a short drive to downtown. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Laura M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation in Traverse City Perfect spot for our family gathering with six adults and three children. Spacious home, great yard, convenient location. Highly recommend it! ##### John S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken S. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday stay Really enjoyed this spacious house , great open area to gather . Kitchen was well equipped with everything that we needed. Host was quick to answer my many questions !! Would stay here again ##### Ken S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey P. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for families Wonderful stay and very responsive owners! ##### Audrey P. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary R. 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house close to downtown A very nice home with lots of room and pretty close to downtown. Communication with property manager was great. ##### Gary R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea S. 15 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good times, great stay! Very nice and comfortable. ##### Andrea S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike F. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home We stayed over memorial weekend with my family and had a great time at the house! ##### Mike F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelley H. 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great house for a larger group that wants to explore TC! ##### Kelley H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda D. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to Town / Quiet Location The house is very large, the downstairs living room is smaller. Good for 4 adults. The upstairs has a massive game room. The house is very clean and cozy with a nice fenced backyard. Our favorite part was the trailhead right next door to take a quick hike and walk the dogs. The house is 10 minutes from the grocery store and right outside of TC to give a quiet and peaceful place to relax. ##### Amanda D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rob H. 13 Sept 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Great time in Northern Michigan ##### Rob H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joellen w. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The property was clean and peaceful ! Large house for all to relax and spread out. Weather was nice for fires at night and our family loved our time here. ##### joellen w. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott R. 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traverse City getaway Great place to stay. Plenty of space. ##### Scott R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt H. 13 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Boys weekend Great location for staying to fish. Close to bay and centrally located. Pretty secluded and plenty of parking ##### Matt H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda P. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family stay! Perfect space for family gatherings. Amazing outdoor amenities. Very easy access to TC and torch lake. Everything was clean; was able to prepare multiple meals for large family. 100% recommend. ##### Linda P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant W. 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Perfect home for a large family. Modern home with an amazing backyard. Thanks for letting us stay! ##### Grant W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion Great location, awesome outdoor space, plenty of room for our family. ##### Karen B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica P. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing TC location! We stayed here for an annual girls trip weekend. The location was perfect and the house is more spacious than expected. Our advice is to bring your own pillows, as the pillows supplied lacked comfort. ##### Erica P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra J. 25 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Weekend Getaway! We loved this property, finding it perfect to host our group for a weekend getaway. It was located in a quiet area but was still quite close to town for easily accessible restaurants and activities. We would absolutely return! ##### Cassandra J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kari m. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Traverse City was only a few minutes away and easy access to the sites. Sleeping Bear dunes and Torch lake about 30-40 minutes away and easy drives. WiFi was a little slow, but we spent most of our time outdoors and seeing the local area. ##### kari m. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori and Bernie M. 30 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Location "We had an amazing stay! The location was perfect—close to downtown, yet with a charming country-like feel that gave us the best of both worlds. The space was fantastic for our group of friends, offering plenty of room and lots of thoughtful amenities. We especially loved the fire pit, cornhole, and the cozy ambiance, which made for a memorable fall evening. Everything about our stay was comfortable and inviting. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with friends!" ##### Lori and Bernie M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryan B. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to Stay Beautiful, clean property. Expansive so no one felt crowded. Location was great relative to town and activities. Only one negative was that we had to buy our own toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and trash bags. Nevertheless, we would stay here again. ##### Ryan B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie A. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and spacious Place was very clean and spacious for our group of friends. Eveyone loved the location and the place itself. Would definitely stay here again and the hosts were great and responded quickly to questions! ##### Stacie A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023