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West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 31600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Cedar Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Lakes Children's Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

This vacation home places you next to Lake Michigan and within 2 miles (3 km) of Great Lakes Children's Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Great Lakes Children's Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Front Street - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Right Brain Brewery - ‬7 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
The vacation home features 1.5 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Traverse City, just steps from Lake Michigan. You'll also find Front Street and Clinch Park Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 8.3 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City.

West Bay House Private Frontage in Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cody F.

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

4/10 Poor

Tami L.

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