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Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Traverse City

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Smart TV, books
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Pine Grove stay.A stay at this Pine Grove vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Traverse City Beach. Traverse City State Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Front Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Dennos Museum Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 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.

Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail

Welcome to the Green Light House, conveniently located in East Bay, just minutes from the beach, park, bike trail, wineries and Downtown TC! Recently updated and designed, its style is a thoughtful curation of various periods and themes. Inspired by eclectic patterns, colors, and imagery, we strived to connect imaginative and timeless designs. We love homes that feel put together and purposeful, and we think The Green Light House brings that set of values to life. We welcome you to our home!


You enter the home into a fully-stocked kitchen with a window view into the spacious, fenced-in backyard with Breeo fire pit (with plenty of firewood) and outdoor furniture. From the kitchen, you pass through a common space with comfortable seating to enjoy a book or cocktail. The living room follows next and includes ample seating for all guests, including a workspace in the corner and a 65” Samsung Smart TV with Roku connectivity (BYOP - bring your own passwords). The rest of the main level consists of one full bath and two bedrooms with queen beds. Both bedrooms include brand new Midea window A/C units. As you move upstairs, the second level really brings the cottage atmosphere. It includes a small half bath and two bedrooms - one with a queen bed and the other with a twin bed. The queen bedroom includes another Midea window A/C unit.


No matter your Northern Michigan adventure, this home is centrally located to offer convenience and accommodate your needs. For the families, it is walking distance to the neighborhood park; for the beach bums, the State Park Beach is a hop away; and for the walkers/joggers/bikers, the Traverse Area Recreational Trail (TART) is a skip away.


Some of our nearby favorites:

Neighborhood Park (swings, slide, basketball court) - 1 minute walk
Traverse Area Recreational Trail (TART) - 2 minute walk
Grocery Store (Tom’s Food Market) - 2 minute drive / 10 minute walk
Coffee (Biggby Coffee) - 2 minute drive / 10 minute walk
Public Beach (Traverse City State Park) - 2 minute drive / 10 minute walk
Downtown Traverse City - 8 minute drive / 18 minute bike ride via TART
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (Flintfields) - 13 minute drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes - 43 minute drive


Guest Access:
Please access the house using the smart lock on the door to the right as you approach. The access code will be provided upon reservation.


Other things to note:
The Green Light House maintains an authorized short term rental license with the Township of East Bay: STR2021-0077.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming 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: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

No parties of any kind.
No eating or drinking in bedrooms, besides water
Please be mindful of noise, especially at night.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 2.8 mi (6-min drive) from Clinch Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Traverse City.

Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home had all that we needed for a quick 2 day stay. It was very nice to have a fenced in yard for the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was exactly as described and more! We appreciated all the extra little amenities that we didn’t have to go out and buy. The location was central to everything we wanted to do and especially close to several beaches. We loved it! Would definitely recommend and would consider returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysha P.

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

Nice house

You can tell a lot of work and love has gone into this property. My hunch is the owners do a few upgrades every year. The main living areas, main bathroom and bedrooms are nice, everything is clean. Backyard is a big bonus. We enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Great house close to downtown

Had a lovely stay at this house. Great fenced in yard. Upstairs is very private. Huge TV. Window unit a/c in the bedrooms for arctic sleeping. Close to everything. Management was great.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ashley K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

One-Star Review: Unsafe and Unacceptable

We initially thought this house was lovely, but our experience quickly turned into a nightmare. One morning, our son began vomiting and showing signs of illness. Concerned that he might be dehydrated, we took him to the hospital. After several hours, doctors determined he had been poisoned.We later learned he had ingested one of the two packages of medication that his younger sister found under the bed, items they both mistook for candy. (One was a package of various prescription adult vitamin's and the other was cannabis gummies). This should never have happened. These substances were clearly left behind from a prior guest and were completely missed during the cleaning process.It’s unacceptable that the property was not thoroughly cleaned and checked for hazardous items before our arrival. Due to this serious oversight that resulted in a medical emergency, I do not recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025