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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience! (Traverse City)
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience! (Traverse City)
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Nestled on 8 acres surrounded by mature Blue Spruce pines, The Ranch offers a warm and relaxing western atmosphere. Enjoy the cozy lower level family room for movie nights and games, or capture the sunset from the large cedar front deck perfect for family gatherings. Schedule pony time with Toodles and Chub Chub, or explore to find hidden treasures left behind by cowboy Johnny Van Camp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience!

The Ranch has a western atmosphere with rustic features that gives a feel of warmth and total relaxation!
Come stay in a spacious upscale log home situated on 8 acres surrounded by mature Blue Spruce pines. This property is located 10 minutes from Cherry Capitol Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. The home has recently been updated with new furnishings including carpet and décor. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the lower level family room for movie night and games. Capture the sunset and sunrise from the large cedar front deck with plenty of room for family gatherings. Schedule PONY TIME for the little cowpokes with Toodles and Chub Chub at no extra cost to our guests. Upon arriving you will learn about the legend of the old cowboy "Johnny Van Camp" who mysteriously disappeared! However he left a trail of treasures for guests to find! Come and enjoy the experience!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

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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 - 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:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parties are PROHIBITED!!! No Parties of any kind!!! NO BACHELOR OR BACHELORETTE PARTIES!! No exceptions!!!

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Payment types at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Ranch Peaceful Wooded Setting With hot tub Suana !

About the area

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area. Elmbrook Golf Course and Grand Traverse Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Front Street and Grand Traverse Mall. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf 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

  • View of Spider Lake with numerous trees in Traverse City, Michigan, United States.
    Spider Lake
    10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Pie is Life!
    Front Street
    11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Forest Lakes
    6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Arbutus Lake
    6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Centre Ice Arena
    10 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    9 min drive
  • Culver's
    12 min drive
  • Starbucks
    13 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Burger King
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Arbutus Lake, Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve and Forest Lakes. Elmbrook Golf Course and K1 Speed are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hockeyjoe130

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

Excellent stay

Excellent location for a stay near traverse city. Beautiful and clean property with plenty of amenities. Hosts were kind and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson L.

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

Amazing time in a beautiful log home

John and Laura were fantastic! Such a great space to spend with friends for the weekend. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIchael C., Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA

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

Great home for family vacation

Beautiful home and property. Extremely well maintained with lots of amenities. Very friendly and responsive hosts. Plenty of space for a big family vacation to the Traverse City area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Summer vacation

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at "The Ranch." It was the perfect spot for our family vacation- close to town, lakes, and activities. John and Laura were wonderful hosts. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We are hoping to return sometime in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

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

Michigan 2024 Family Trip

We had an amazing stay at the Kessel’s home! They were absolutely amazing. They live just behind the rental and are always ready and willing to help with anything you need during your stay. During our stay the fire pit ran out of propane and within 5 min John had already came down to replace it. I cannot say enough good things about the Kessel family or our experience. One thing to note is the description of the home says there are 6 bedrooms but after arriving we realized there are only 5 bedrooms and a pull out couch. This ended up working out because we are a family of 11 and 4 of the 11 are kids. This home is a great place to stay if you have kids. During our stay John and Laura took us out to see their ponies. The kids learned all about the horses and got to pet them. Overall we loved our stay and are so happy we stayed with the Kessel family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Beautiful home. Friendly tennants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri Z.

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

Family Trip 2025

Property is beautifully maintained, had everything we needed doing our stay and host communicated with us promptly! Would definitely recommend this property if you’re visiting Traverse City area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

wonderful

Property is wonderful, great location, great home, great communication with owners. Could not have picked a better place, thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful. Owners were great!! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Wasletts

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay with welcoming hosts! Everything was absolutely lovely! Our group of 10 fit comfortably in the artfully decorated and clean rooms, and the deck was a great place to barbecue and hang out to enjoy the Michigan summer evenings. The kitchen was spacious for many cooks in the kitchen for morning breakfast, and the scenery was stunning. Great location near Keystone Trailhead, St. Francis in town, and near to Traverse City. We’d love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin C.

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

Amazing house with great location!

House was plenty big enough for my family of twelve. Everything was clean and in proper working condition. Anything you would want to do in Traverse was 10 -15 mins away. Would def recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Wedding

Great tume. Enjoyed the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S., Washington, DC

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

Vacation Delight

Perfect place to relax, and to lau CC h area excursions…
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JACOB T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property. Everything was very clean and well cared for, which made it easy to relax and feel comfortable right away. The kitchen was spacious and easy to cook in, with all the essentials we needed for meals.We also really appreciated the outdoor space—the yard and landscaping were beautiful and clearly maintained with care. The front porch was a peaceful spot to enjoy a morning coffee or wind down in the evening.Overall, a very enjoyable stay. We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Beautiful home

We had a lovely stay here. The house was clean and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable. The house was large enough to accommodate 7 adults without issues. There was a slight mix up with the online reservation with an accidental overlap of reservations due to a technical glitch but the hosts noticed immediately and provided a prompt refund for the night we were not able to stay. The hosts were responsive to any questions or issues that came up. We would stay here again on a future trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

An amazing vacation in a perfect location!

Our family group of 10, (6 adults and 4 children ages 12,10,8, & 4), stayed at this property from 7/16-723/23. Laura and John were amazing hosts. John met us when we arrived, he gave us a tour and made sure we knew were everything was and how to use it. The house was large enough for our group, it allowed us space when we wanted it and had large gathering areas for group activities as well. The outside space was well maintained with a large grass area where we played croquet and soccer. One of the more memorable times during the week was when Laura & John invited the children to their property to visit the horses. They even gave the kids each a ride around the corral on the horse. The kids are still talking about it. Just a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey H.

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

Great Home & Amazing Location

Stayed for 4 days and 3 nights with a group of 9 and this was a perfect house for it! The house was incredibly clean, rules and expectations, as well as wifi and contact information was clearly listed and easy to locate, and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. With 9 people there were 7 beds and still 2 couches people could sleep on ( some just shared a bed though). The hot tub was not working, which was a bummer, (and not the fault of the hosts; they let us know and have been waiting on the part so it could be fixed.) the Sauna was fantastic and a great way to relax in some heat. The outdoor area is beautiful and comfortable for morning coffee or relaxing before bed. Only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse and 30 minutes from the top of the wineries on both Mission and Leelanau Peninsula, this location was perfect to go wherever you needed! I cannot say enough about this space and the hosts, both John and Laura are so kind and easy to get a hold of. Oh, and they have 3 beautiful horses you can see while you're there too! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Great place!

The location was perfect! Close to downtown but far enough away for great views! John was so friendly and accommodating. The place was beautiful and the yard was amazing as well! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JT E.

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

Great place!

This was an awesome place to stay with friends for a golf trip. Pretty convenient location to get to & from TC & surrounding areas. Loved all the amenities inside & outside of the house. Hosts were very gracious & private. Truly a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Beautiful House & Property!

The pictures don't do the house justice. It is a beautiful house, with plenty of room for our group of 12. Also loved having firepits (both gas & wood burning), a hot tub, and horses to look at! I highly recommend this home, and would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Amazing property, kind hosts, comfortable stay. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

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

Amazing Property

I needed place for out f town family going up for my so's wedding. Finding out that family had not secured lodging, I knew that a VRBO would be the best/only option in TC. This home was the ONLY home left the would work for 10 of us. Soooo glad it was because next time, I would choose this home over any other available options. Acreage provides privacy, fire pit with no neighbors looking over. Amazing interior design; warm and welcoming and very 'horsey/cowboy' in a log home with hot tub and multiple conversation deck options for all. So close to downtown yet not too. Five stars for this one. Managers are awesome and readily available should you need them. Don't miss this property folks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

Amazing

John and Laura are just amazing host. The house was lovely, quiet, peaceful, close enough to enjoy all the activities Traverse City has to offer. We came for the horse show and was an easy drive to the show and the home was just so nice to come home too. The furniture was so comfortable and you just felt like you were at home.
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2020