Title: West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=99156972&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City ## Photo gallery for West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City ![On the beach - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99160000/99157000/99156972/w905h683x59y0-63f72a01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99160000/99157000/99156972/3c285755.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99160000/99157000/99156972/w906h683x59y0-aba0c41e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99160000/99157000/99156972/w906h683x60y0-52161182.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99160000/99157000/99156972/w1024h678x0y3-0348a5a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on Lake Michigan's shores, this mid-century modern home in Traverse City offers a serene retreat with 116' of private West Bay frontage and a sandy beach. Unwind in the kitchen, stay connected with WiFi, and get work done at the dedicated workspace. Enjoy free parking on premises. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 31600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view ## 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. ### West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City This private and cozy mid century modern Lake Michigan home is centrally Located close to down town Traverse City, and the Leelanau wineries, where your family will be close to everything while you stay. What this place offers: 116' of private West Bay frontage with a sandy beach Kitchen Wifi Dedicated workspace Free parking on premises ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103320000/103319600/103319596/b13a2b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Soaking Tub & Fire Pit! 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 the beach. Village at Grand Traverse Commons and City Opera House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Front Street and Grand Traverse Mall. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer M. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in #### Great location Property listed needed more specific details of location and home features. Location was great with beautiful views ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Benjamin C. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property, plenty of space. The pictures don't quite do it justice. Only complaint is that the private beach access is overgrown. ##### Benjamin C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann E. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Thank you for your quick response to a question about rocks ##### Ann E. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tami L. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Unresponsive host - unkempt property (and VRBO was no help) Half the kitchen was broken, host was non-responsive, and VRBO’s customer service is (horribly) run by first gen AI.(It sucked that the kitchen was so broken because it was well-stocked with silverware, dishes, pots and pans, and gadgets.)On the first day we promptly alerted the host to the issues. His response, one day later, was that he’d get everything taken care of.Despite repeated follow-up we did not hear from the host again until the last day of our trip. We had also reached out to VRBO customer service, which is a bot that sends emails in the middle of the night stating, “We see your issue has been resolved.” Our issue was not, in fact, resolved. We never heard from the host again after he blamed his hired help for the issues and told us, “due to the dishwasher not working, you can leave the dishes in the sink and the cleaning crew will take care of them.” Uh, thanks?Beyond the broken kitchen, the path to the beach is not maintained. If you have kids, note that the beach is across a 55-MPH road from the rental home.Side note: if you do take your chances with this rental, I suggest bringing water shoes. The beach is gorgeous, as is the water, but it’s rocky.My family has been doing this trip for 20 yrs and we’ve always had good luck with the houses we’ve rented (and the hosts we’ve rented from). This is the first poor rental experience we’ve had and was it a doozy!May the force be with you if you take your chances on this rental property (& with VRBO). ##### Tami L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody F. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved the stay! There is a decidedly retro vibe to the property that some may not fully appreciate but we adored. The check in was easy, and being based on the West Bay it's quick and easy to do exploring up Leelanau or out on Old Mission.The beach was incredibly lovely, though the past was a little tricky to find but nothing to rough. We would gladly come back! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b90d51a4-4e63-45aa-b0b8-c6badf1efb5b-1756250217321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8f8f96b6-2557-4154-a291-90d87570edc7-1756250216531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/23b80f4d-4981-471e-983d-22bf4517ef17-1756250218326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/07f2ca3b-c4a7-4145-b549-cbe7fcb63e2e-1756250217411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cody F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ---