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Schooner House -Bay View Cottage

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Traverse City

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a chair, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and cabinets.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and oven. There is a small countertop and wooden cabinets.
A single-story house with a front porch, a door, and a small front yard with plants and rocks.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a window, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Elmwood Charter Township, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Lakes Children's Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, West End Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

In Traverse City .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Also, Great Lakes Children's Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and West End Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Lakes Children's Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West End Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cedar Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wags West - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Schooner House -Bay View Cottage

Walk to Dining & Grand Traverse Bay. Bayview cottage just 1.5 miles from downtown Traverse City and 300 ft from The TART Trail. 4-bed, 2-bath, house has large kitchen & dining . The central location makes Schooner House the perfect home base for all your boating, beach, biking, and winery excursions.

The private backyard with a huge deck & fire pit is the perfect oasis to relax & unwind after a busy day enjoying all Traverse City & Leelanau County have to offer.

License No.  2026-59( as per township ordinance..

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

590028

Frequently asked questions

How close is Schooner House -Bay View Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.6 mi (13-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Schooner House -Bay View Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Schooner House -Bay View Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (10-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 1.2 mi (2-min drive) from West End Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Schooner House -Bay View Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Schooner House -Bay View Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Schooner House -Bay View Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Schooner House -Bay View Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Schooner House -Bay View Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Schooner House -Bay View Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Schooner House -Bay View Cottage to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Greilickville.

Schooner House -Bay View Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO was a great stay. Clean, roomy and great communication with the host. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic place to stay in Traverse City. The location was a very reasonable walk to downtown. The house was in great condition and was one of the first rentals I have stayed at that was well stocked with toilet paper and towels. The host was very responsive and the whole process was very enjoyable. I certainly recommend it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schooner House was great!

Our group (a curling team of four adults) stayed for a week at Schooner House, and thoroughly enjoyed our time in this great space!Bedrooms are quiet, neighborhood is nice, and it’s easy to get nearly anywhere. Food and coffee options are plentiful, and I’m sure this place is hopping in the summer!Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for the 7 of us! We will stay here again next year for our wine trip. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026