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Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem

Chalet near Lake Michigan in Traverse City

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, offices
Exterior
Beach nearby
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

On lake.Within a 15-minute walk of the chalet, you'll find Traverse City Beach and Traverse City State Park. Lake Michigan and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Front Street - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Country Traditions Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬2 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.

Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem

Summary:
Feel the allure of this elegant 1940s North Coast Log Chalet. This fully remodeled chalet seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern amenities & trendy design. Cozy up by the stunning stone fireplace, relax in the hot tub under glimmering string lights & towering pines, or gather by a creek-side fire. Nestled on the rippling flow of Mitchell Creek, steps to the beach, nature in the city locale, a timeless log cabin aura. For those seeking an enchanting Northern escapade in the heart of it all.

The Space:
Located in the Center of the Northern Michigan Scene. Esch's Chalet, Newly Remodeled 1940s North Coast Log Chalet Sleeps 4. Perfect for a Laid-Back Group of Friends, Couples, Co-Workers, & Families Looking for an Authentic Northern Michigan Experience.

- Pet Friendly for Well Behaved Dogs. (See Pet Policy)
- Meticulously Prepared for Your Stay
- Incredible Central Location Steps from the Beach & Tart Trail (Paved to Downtown TC)
- Our Cottages Exclusively Offer a Nature in the City Experience Found Nowhere Else Right in TC
- Luxurious & Private 4-Person Hot Tub
- Hot Tub Waiver Required for Use.
- Cozy Original Stone Fireplace
- On-Demand Hot Water Heater Never Runs Out of Hot Water
- Free EV Charging
- Creek-Side Fire Pit
- Mitchell Creek Offers Diverse Fishing Depending on the Season
- State Land Trail Access Directly Out Back Door

- 2 Bedrooms w/ Queen Size Beds. Memory Foam Mattresses + Pillows
- 1 Full Bath

- Full Kitchen w/ Most Major Appliances + Stocked w/ Cookware, Glassware, Plates, & Utensils
- Coffee, Tea, & Sweetener Provided
- Charcoal Grill + Utensils for Grilling.

- All Clean Linens Will Be Prepared For You Including Bedding, Kitchen, Bath Towels, + Extra Blankets.
- Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, & Q-Tips Provided

- Smart TV w/ Sling Cable + Roku for Personal Sign-In
- WIFI + Desk Area for Work or Pleasure
- Washer + Dryer

Have a larger group or want to get the whole family together, along with Esch’s Chalet we have two other adjacent cottages. Book two or all three to set up your own private retreat. Message for availability & more info.

Guest Access:
Entire Home, Personal Fire-Pit, Private Hot tub, Shared Driveway, & Shared Yard.

The Neighborhood:
Centrally Located in the Heart of Traverse City & All it has to Offer!

- Less Than 1 Block from the State Park Beach on Grand Traverse Bay & the Tart Trail (Paved to Downtown TC)

- Access Downtown within Minutes by Car or Bike.

- 5 Miles from the Heart of Old Mission Peninsula & it's World Famous Wineries.

- 1.7 Miles & 3 Minute Drive to the Cherry Capital Airport.

- 7.3 Miles to Flint Fields Horse Park & Renowned Great Lakes Equestrian Festival.

- 5 Miles from Vasa Pathway, a Local Favorite for Hiking, Biking, and Skiing.

- Less than 35 Minutes to One of the Nation's Most Stunning Shorelines, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park!

Getting Around:
Getting around by bike is easy, thanks to the Tart Trail system. Access less than a block away.

The Bay Area Transportation system offers multiple bus stops throughout TC, Old Mission Peninsula, & surrounding areas, with the closest being less than a block away.

Lyft and Uber are also available at your convenience.

Wine Tour buses/private drivers also available for cottage pickup/drop off.

Other Things to Note:
- Pet owners, please be advised on pet policy.
- A waiver must be signed in order to access the hot tub.
-The exterior property of this home is monitored by Ring Home Security.
- Esch's Chalet shares a driveway with our neighboring two-bedroom Oneida’s Chalet to the North. Both cottages have their own private areas, also separated by an 8ft. privacy fence between them. You will each have two private parking spots. On the South, it shares a small amount of yard along the creek with Leland's Cottage, both have their own private yards as well. Please be conscious & respectful of other guests & pets when outdoors.
- With the great central location by the beach, we are located on a main road. While we're separated by a tall 8ft. privacy fence & trees, at times there will be some traffic noise on the property, more during the busier summer months. Our property offers the only place in Traverse City that you will find nature in the city.

Interaction with Guests:
I’ll always be available via your booking app messenger and happy to help! In the case of an emergency, I’ll be available by phone. You may also see me from time to time taking care of the lawn or cleaning other homes on the property.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Rules

Must Follow Our Pet Policy, 2 Pets Max. No More Than 2 Cars. Must Sign Waiver to Use Hot Tub. Noise Kept to Minimum After 10pm. No Tents Allowe...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

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 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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