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Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI

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At Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI

  • Experience a private Lake Michigan waterfront retreat that was a highly successful VRBO for 9 years—and is now back on the market. Many of our guests returned year after year, making this a favorite Northern Michigan getaway.
    This beautifully updated home offers 100 feet of West Bay frontage, providing the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and take in the stunning views. Ideally located along M-22 between Suttons Bay and Traverse City, the property is just 7 minutes from Traverse City and offers easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Grand Traverse Bay, and Leelanau Peninsula for scenic drives, beaches, and outdoor adventures.
    The home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 6 guests. The main floor includes a spacious primary suite with a private en suite bathroom and walk-in shower. Upstairs, you’ll find two large bedrooms and a shared full bath—perfect for families or small groups.
    Enjoy the open, updated kitchen equipped with everything you need for dining in or entertaining, along with a bright and inviting living space. Additional conveniences include high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, and an in-home laundry area.
    Take full advantage of the outdoor living spaces—relax on the front porch, unwind on the large back deck, or gather around the firepit for a memorable evening by the lake.
    Important Notes
    No pets allowed. This policy is strictly enforced due to guest allergies. Violation may result in additional cleaning fees or loss of deposit.
    This is a private home in a natural lakeside setting; conditions such as weather and water levels may vary during your stay.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Completely non- smoking home!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parties and groups or more then 8 are not allowed inside or outside the residence.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Completely non- smoking home!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Jacob's Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • A slice of fruit crumble pie on a glass plate with a coffee cup in the background.
    Front Street
    11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • A beach at sunset with people sitting and standing near the water.
    Clinch Park Beach
    12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • A coastal town with a large body of water, dense residential area, and a prominent church.
    Traverse City Beach
    19 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset sky.
    Traverse City State Park
    19 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Brengman Brothers
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Water Bearer Coffee
    9 min drive
  • North Peak Brewing Company
    9 min drive
  • Lil Bo
    9 min drive
  • Barrio
    10 min drive
  • Mari Vineyards
    18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI located?

Situated near the bay, this holiday home is steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Brengman Brothers is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Lake Michigan Waterfront Retreat - Traverse City, MI 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Wonderful location

We had a great stay! Beautiful house! The location was perfect and close to wineries, breweries, and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home on Grand Traverse Bay

The home is beautiful, spacious and comfortable with everything you need. The property is also lovely, with a beautiful backyard and lake across the street. We enjoyed sitting on the beach deck right on the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Spacious home in ideal location.

Loved our stay and was surprised how spacious it was. Very clean and well kept. Lots of kitchen supplies and in the perfect location when visiting all the sites. I enjoyed a beautiful sunrise across the road by the water. I will definitely rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Amazing Property

We were in the Traverse City area for a family wedding with my 94 year old mother in law. The house was conveniently located. Had a great view of the lake. The house was better than depicted in the photos on line. The back deck was a great place to gather. Todd was exceptional in his understanding and responses. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise F.

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

Amazing property, great location!

We had a wonderful time! The house was spotless, kitchen had everything to cook with. The back deck, front porch, and beach deck are all great spots to sit and visit together. Beds are comfortable and rooms are very spacious. M-22 is busy, but the view offsets and bother from traffic going by. Linens are towels were clean and soft. Perfectly located between Sutton’s Bay and Traverse City! Check-in and out were easy! Neighbors are friendly and considerate. Highly recommend this property and will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

Waterfront house

The accommodations were fine and access to the property was easy. It’s located some distance to restaurants and grocery shopping, but not an inconvenience. One issue we did have was access to the dock. We were lead to believe that it was a part of the property itself even though it was across from a somewhat busy road. We only learned of not having access to it only upon reading rules of the house. Fortunately, we didn’t need the dock, but it would have been nice to see the bay close up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly d.

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

Beautiful View

The house was very nice and clean and had most of the things we needed for our stay. The view of the lake was beautiful and we enjoyed sitting by the water a couple of evenings. We even got in the water for a little bit! The back yard and back deck were also very nice. We grilled out one night on the charcoal grill and had a weiner roast using the fire pit one night. The only issues we had were minor inconveniences and we did not even mention them during our stay. There is no garbage disposal which makes clean up a little more cumbersome. There is no water or ice from the refrigerator, it looks like the water line is not hooked up, this just forced us to buy bottled water and make ice since all four in our group carry iron flask water bottles. The fire in the pit was challenging to get started because the sprinkler system comes on in the mornings and dampens the wood/brush in the pit....we got it going eventually though! The traffic as others have mentioned is VERY loud and was constant during the time we spent there....this however was already expected. The property was great overall and the location worked well for us. We did a tour of the asylum in Traverse City one night, kayaked the Crystal River, spent a day at Old Mission and of course visited some wineries and other places along M22! Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Great stay

Loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful place and accurate description. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Weekend Getaway

Perfect location for a weekend getaway in Traverse City. Definitely one of our favorite places to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful view, very comfortable and great location. Lots of things to do and see in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location, very clean and Todd was very easy to get a hold of. We really enjoyed ourselves, and will definitely stay again in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

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

Very nice place!

House was better then the pictures! Very clean, nicely decorated, great location - close to Traverse City and Suttons Bay. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Great Winter Get Away Location

The property was lovely. The owner was very responsive. The location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

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

Beautiful location

Excellent home. Well maintained and supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Enjoyable

We really enjoyed our stay. House was clean, perfect location. Close to Traverse City and Sutton's Bay. Shopping, wineries and many outdoor activities just minutes away!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed our stay with two other couples. Everyone had enough space in common areas and the bedrooms were nice size as well. Would definitely stay again. The view was amazing and the beach area was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Gorgeous property

Loved the stay. Such a beautiful view. Beds were comfortable. We loved the Bible verse on the stair railing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Wonderful Leelanau Home

The home was nicely updated, clean and welcoming. Excellent location for touring the peninsula or traveling into Traverse City. View of the water is very nice from the Living Room and the back yard area is private and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Home away from home

Great weekend with family,. Great place to stay. House is beautiful, we really liked the local artwork through out the house. House made us feel right at home. We definitely will try to get this property the next time we stay in Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brian K.

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

Wine tasting

Very.nice loved watching the sun rise come up over the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity W.

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

Family winter get-a-way

Great property! The house was perfect for myself, husband and 4 adult kids. Great set up, comfort of big rooms for everyone to relax, plenty of bathrooms. Kitchen stocked with anything we needed as well as essentials. Nice short drive into TC for activities. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

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

Lake Michigan House

Had a great relaxing stay. The house was well equipped and clean. Crossing the highway to go to the beach could be a little daunting as there was a fair amount of traffic. The little beach and deck were quite wonderful. The back yard was great as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Clean and comfortable; Great location

Four of us stayed for a short weekend. Plenty of space to relax together in the living room. Bedrooms are very spacious, as is the dining area. Sunrises were beautiful. The entire home was very clean and comfortable. Great location for exploring Leelanau County and a short drive to Traverse City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

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

Traverse City Weekend Getaway

We came up for the spring beerfest. The house was in a great location 15 to 20 minutes from everything we needed. Beautiful view of the sunrise over the lake. It was comfortable for 3 couples with 3 bathrooms and a well stocked kitchen. The backyard fire pit area was very relaxing as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023