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Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage

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On the beach, sun loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Front Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Brengman Brothers with a stay here. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Lake Leelanau are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loco Boys Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slabtown Burger - ‬8 min drive

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 manager

Jeffrey Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! NO EXCEPTIONS! For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2025-46, 2023-29

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 5 mi away from Traverse City.

Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of the water from the front room. Spacious comfortable areas to spread out. Lots of area for meals. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Front Cottage Traverse City

This home was exactly what we were looking for. It fit our family perfectly. We loved the view of the Grand Traverse Bay. Spent some time on the beach. The kids loved it. We would definitely recommend this location to anyone looking to spend time in Traverse City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Ionia

Liked: Cleanliness

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

S E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M., Phoenix, AZ

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traverse city!

Enjoyed many beaches,lakes,& wineries in this beautiful area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemarie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Felicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Late check in.....

Overall positive-we stayed Friday to Sunday. Check-in wasn't until 5pm (later than most we've stayed at) and check out 10am. The road is extremely busy throughout the night, need to be able to sleep with the traffic noise. Kitchen could use some quality pans and pot holders.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leann C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved TC!

The house was great and our beach was perfect for the kids!!! Super chilled out and wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie p.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved our stay here. It was close to everything and we loved the private beach access. The layout of the house was perfect for a bigger group too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEFF R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of Room And a Great View

There were 9 of us staying at “The Smith-sonian.” We had enough room to accommodate everyone. Our group used the giant deck and large family room quite a bit. The view of the bay was impressive. We also loved the beach access across the way. Jeff was more than an accommodating host and made our stay enjoyable. He met each one of our requests. We would definitely stay at the property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate P., Morgantown, WV

Liked: Cleanliness

In town for a family wedding...

Such a nice weekend. The location was perfect! Easy access to Traverse City and a host of other beautiful sights in the area. Being on the water was great too. We rented paddle boards and the kids had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay for family

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in Traverse City and at this wonderful property. Location is great and lake views are amazing. We watched the sun rise every morning. Additionally, my daughter left a precious item behind. Jeffrey was quick to check and see if it was found and it is being mailed to us. A great property with very caring owners. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023