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West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City

Beachfront vacation home near Lake Michigan

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A beach with kayaks and a green chair, surrounded by trees.
A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest with a clear view of the surrounding trees and a large rock in the foreground.
A fireplace with a fire, wooden panel walls, a painting above the mantel, and a window with a view of trees.
A cabin in a forested area with a natural setting.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

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

  • Cedar Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Front Street - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬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.

West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City

This private and cozy mid century modern Lake Michigan home is centrally Located close to down town Traverse City, and the Leelanau wineries, where your family will be close to everything while you stay.

What this place offers:

116' of private West Bay frontage with a sandy beach
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.3 mi (19-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City to downtown Traverse City?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Greilickville.

West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Great location

Property listed needed more specific details of location and home features. Location was great with beautiful views
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the stay! There is a decidedly retro vibe to the property that some may not fully appreciate but we adored. The check in was easy, and being based on the West Bay it's quick and easy to do exploring up Leelanau or out on Old Mission.The beach was incredibly lovely, though the past was a little tricky to find but nothing to rough. We would gladly come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, plenty of space. The pictures don't quite do it justice. Only complaint is that the private beach access is overgrown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for your quick response to a question about rocks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Unresponsive host - unkempt property (and VRBO was no help)

Half the kitchen was broken, host was non-responsive, and VRBO’s customer service is (horribly) run by first gen AI.(It sucked that the kitchen was so broken because it was well-stocked with silverware, dishes, pots and pans, and gadgets.)On the first day we promptly alerted the host to the issues. His response, one day later, was that he’d get everything taken care of.Despite repeated follow-up we did not hear from the host again until the last day of our trip. We had also reached out to VRBO customer service, which is a bot that sends emails in the middle of the night stating, “We see your issue has been resolved.” Our issue was not, in fact, resolved. We never heard from the host again after he blamed his hired help for the issues and told us, “due to the dishwasher not working, you can leave the dishes in the sink and the cleaning crew will take care of them.” Uh, thanks?Beyond the broken kitchen, the path to the beach is not maintained. If you have kids, note that the beach is across a 55-MPH road from the rental home.Side note: if you do take your chances with this rental, I suggest bringing water shoes. The beach is gorgeous, as is the water, but it’s rocky.My family has been doing this trip for 20 yrs and we’ve always had good luck with the houses we’ve rented (and the hosts we’ve rented from). This is the first poor rental experience we’ve had and was it a doozy!May the force be with you if you take your chances on this rental property (& with VRBO).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025