Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Joe P.
Aug 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and would absolutely recommend this house, especially for families traveling with kids and pets.The location was fantastic—about 20 minutes from downtown Traverse City, 40 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes, and only 15 minutes from Costco and Meijer. It was easy to get just about anywhere we wanted to go while still coming back to a very quiet neighborhood.The house was exactly as described and perfectly clean when we arrived. The kitchen was laid out nicely, the grill worked great, the temperature stayed exactly where we set the thermostat, and there was always plenty of hot water. The mattresses weren't amazing, but were still better than many hotels we've stayed in.The backyard was one of our favorite parts. It's large and fenced, which was perfect for our dogs, and the fire pit with firewood available was a great touch. The neighborhood gets very dark and quiet at night, making it excellent for stargazing. We even saw a fox in the neighborhood and a deer right next to the driveway one night. So cool!The hosts were awesome and very responsive. They also recommended a few fishing spots for my son, which worked out perfectly and was really appreciated. After a very minor glitch during check in which took 2 minutes to sort, we never had to contact the hosts again, but I have no doubt that they would have been responsive if we had.Overall, this was an easy 5-star stay and a great value compared with many other options in the Traverse City area.
Joe P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026