Title: A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round! Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90724200/90724123/1c86f77d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90724200/90724123/w1592h907x0y0-6ff1007f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90724200/90724123/9314ebcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90724200/90724123/8f4bde16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90724200/90724123/bac24028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience a lakeside retreat at The Bunk House, where you can unwind with sandy-bottom lakefront, beach fire pit, and sunset views. The newly renovated home features three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms along with a fully stocked kitchen for the ultimate family getaway. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122040 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round! This lakeside retreat checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway year-round. The home is newly renovated, clean, spacious, and stocked with everything you need. Enjoy the sandy-bottom lakefront, beach fire pit, tiki hut, kayaks + paddle board, sunset views, and time to rest and play. The bunkroom is perfect to share with cousins or friends! No parties, please. Downtown TC – 15 min; Leelanau & Old Mission – 25 min; Crystal Mtn. – 30 min. Guests will not need to interact with us at any point during their stay, but we're available at any time for questions to make sure they have the best possible stay! Brakel Point was originally developed as a row of 30-40 summer cottages along the Eastern shore of Silver Lake. Over time, most of these cottages have been renovated, and are now year-round homes for local residents or families with second homes. It's a quiet street with super friendly neighbors! The home is less than 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City, and is among the closest lakefront vacation rentals to town. Guests will enter through a contactless keypad lock and have full access to the entire home and beach throughout their stay. The Bunk House features three large bedrooms, all on the second level. The primary bedroom features a king sized bed and lounging chair. The second bedroom features a queen bed with a large walk-in closet with plenty of room for a pack and play, and the third bedroom we refer to as "The Bunk Room". It features two full-over-full bunk beds, with sleeping for eight. There are also two full bathrooms, one upstairs, and one on the main level. The main level bath has a tub for bathing. The home was fully renovated in 2022, with all new appliances, flooring, paint, bathrooms, furniture & linens. The decor is simple and modern, and stocked with everything you'll need to enjoy your Up North vacation! We maintain a fully stocked kitchen, with fresh linens and plenty of bath and beach towels for all guests. In the summer months, you'll find three kayaks and a stand-up paddle board available, along with plenty of beach chairs, and patio furniture on the deck and down at the beach tiki hut. There is onsite parking for 3-4 cars in the driveway, and additional street parking if needed. The Beach House is a little less than 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. This is a vacation rental property on Silver Lake in Traverse City, Michigan. It is bookable through multiple websites for nightly rentals. All purchases will be made in US Dollars through the platform on which you are viewing the listing. Customer support will be provided by the platform through which the property is being booked, or through direct messaging with the host. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,040 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90724200/90724119/bbb79914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tucked down a long dirt drive, this property is private, serene & has an awesome beach front! 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No Pets. No Parties or Large Gatherings. ### Pets Pets not 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### Property is also known as eb203c1e-30fb-4763-8b91-a6dac23d29f5 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.67764%2C-85.67593&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kuhVhbuMk-AeUH92gjmXMRVGve4=) Traverse City, MI #### What's nearby - Turtle Creek Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Bass Lake - 7 min drive - 6.8 km - Grand Traverse Mall - 8 min drive - 6.8 km - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 11.9 km - Front Street - 13 min drive - 16.5 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round! located? > This Traverse City vacation home is on the beach, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Turtle Creek Stadium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Crown Golf Club and Bass Lake. Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A lakeside retreat that checks all the boxes for a fun family getaway all year-round! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda R. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family of 4 adults and 5 kids loved out time here. Plenty of room for everyone. My kids enjoyed swimming in the lake, playing on the sandy beach, and kayaking. The house is conviently located to Traverse City, and we were easily able to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes, downtown Traverse City, and explore the Lelanau Peninsula. Lots of fun things to do in the area. ##### Amanda R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john l. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy From grandparents to small children, everyone enjoyed their stay at this lovely lake house. Pleasantly surprised when entering at the modern interior. Highlights for the kids were the beach and bunk bed room. Tiki hut-like shed provided some shade and a nice area to hang out by the lake. It's in a neighborhood but pretty private and quiet so if you're looking for a spring break type party I'd look elsewhere. If, however, you want a family vacation on an inland lake this would be worth looking in to. ##### john l. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily B. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family get-away! Cottage worked perfectly for our family of 8 adults and 3 kiddos for a weekend in Northern MI. ##### Emily B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don K. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Great place and close to everything in TC. Jason was very responsive to anything we needed. Great vaca! ##### Don K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 3, 2024 #### Perfect Family Holiday Vacation! The Bunk House was perfect for our family holiday getaway. Close to skiing at Crystal Mountain and close to great restaurants and shops in Traverse City, the location was perfect. The house itself was spacious, very clean, and comfortable for the whole family. We really appreciated all the info about the local area (best restaurants, hikes, etc.) provided as well, as it really allowed us to enjoy the local area with all the insider info! Thanks for everything and we can’t wait to get back again, hopefully in the summer next time to enjoy the beautiful lake and beach!! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessyca U. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip My family and I had a great week in Traverse City. We loved the house and lake we couldn't have asked for a better week. Owners are very nice and are great with communication. We will be back again next year! ##### Jessyca U. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TJ H. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Place Great location and lake home! The owner was available for questions and made the process painless. I would highly recommend the property! ##### TJ H. 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