Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage. This vacation home is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
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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 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
Smoking not allowed
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)
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 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 trash
Please gather all trash and dispose of it in the garbage dumpster outside near the garage.
Please open all drapery.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please ensure all dishes, utensils, pots & pans are clean prior to checkout.
Please bring your own chairs, beach towels, and blankets for outside use. Please do not take any of our blankets, towels or chairs to the beach.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING inside the cottage!
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
Property Registration Number 2025-46
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
Is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage located?
Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brengman Brothers and Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Vacation Traverse City In Cottage Reviews
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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!!
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.
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.
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
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!!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Welcoming and responsive host. Cool property with everything we needed and a fantastic view. Perfect location to explore everything the area has to offer.
Great place, plenty of room for our family of 5 adults and a 3 1/2 year old. Easy check in and out, very comfortable and accommodating house that had everything we needed. Would love to stay again sometime!
Jeff the host, was exceptional to deal with! The home is great for a large family. Lots of great spaces to have coffee and conversation! We had a family wedding on the peninsula and the location was fabulous! The view is amazing! The home is very well loved!