Title: A perfect place to make lasting vacation memories - 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 perfect place to make lasting vacation memories Family-friendly vacation home in Traverse City ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79310000/79301700/79301654/738bbcb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79310000/79301700/79301654/52bf18cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79310000/79301700/79301654/eccee035.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79310000/79301700/79301654/e15b73df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79310000/79301700/79301654/213abf40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the charming Northern Michigan town of Traverse City, Making Memories offers a perfect retreat for relaxation and fun. This home is nestled in a quiet residential area on a large lot with plenty of privacy, featuring reliable WiFi, pool table, ping-pong table and foosball table. With its fully equipped kitchen and outdoor dining space overlooking the beautiful magnolia tree in the backyard. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - 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 perfect place to make lasting vacation memories Making Memories will be the perfect vacation spot to do just that! The home is located in the lovely Northern Michigan town of Traverse City. The home is nestled in a quiet residential area on a large lot offering plenty of privacy and space for guests to enjoy their stay. The home is a brief 8-10 minute walk or 2 minute drive to the public beach access of Long Lake, a 10-15 minute drive to the downtown district which boasts some of the best restaurants and shopping in Michigan, nearby wineries offer wonderful opportunities for guests to sample the locally made wines and ciders, and the town of Empire is a short drive away and is home Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. There are many opportunities for guests who wish to hike, bike, swim, and enjoy the outdoors on the many public trails throughout the area. When guests aren’t out enjoying the local attractions, the home itself offers many opportunities for fun. In the lower level, guests can enjoy a pool table, ping-pong table and a foosball table. There is a big screen smart TV and ample seating space for guests to get comfortable. The home has reliable wifi which makes it perfect for guests who are on a working vacation as well. The home sleeps 6 guests. The master bedroom has a king sized bed, ample closet space and an ensuite bathroom. Across the hall is the second bedroom with a king sized bed and next to that is the third bedroom with a queen sized bed. The second bathroom is conveniently located across the hall from the two guest bedrooms. The main level of the home has a living room and sitting room area offering plenty of places for guests to spread out and get comfortable. The dining room has a large table perfect for family meals. The kitchen is well appointed with a dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, and all of the necessities to cook a family meal. A small table is located in the kitchen as a perfect place to have your morning coffee. Guests coming after the 4th of July will have access to a gas grill to prepare meals outdoors. The deck off the back of the home has a patio dining set and overlooks the large backyard and a beautiful magnolia. In the back corner of the private lot, guests will be able to enjoy the firepit - a perfect place to make a s’more! Guests will have access to the garage (although we request you park in the driveway) and the extra refrigerator perfect for storing beverages or extra groceries if needed. Making Memories offers all of the comforts of home and guests will find it to be the perfect place to relax and enjoy their stay in beautiful Northern Michigan. Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules. Please note that this home is rented for your quiet enjoyment. Due to liability reasons, township rules and insurance policies, day guests are not permitted without expressed permissions from Management. Guest capacity for the home is NOT to be exceeded at any time. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked. We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and or dishwasher tabs if dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly. Other Amenities: Air Conditioning: Yes Pets: No Smoking: No Parties: No Fireworks: No Wifi: Yes Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy. STR-002926 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95730000/95725900/95725861/w696h683x165y0-f87275ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 28 North Extended Stay Suites!! 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Great location. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 372720 ## About the area Traverse City is home to this vacation home. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Burnett Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Traverse City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City.dx3577) [View more Vacation homes in Traverse City](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3577-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.75011%2C-85.76148&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aFWjxFPCNWDnI9DA6KlGiBF8PXM=) Traverse City, MI ### What's nearby - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 12.4 km - Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 12 min drive - 13.4 km - Grand Traverse Mall - 13 min drive - 14.5 km - Front Street - 14 min drive - 15.6 km - Turtle Creek Stadium - 18 min drive - 18.8 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 22 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive - ‪Moomers Homemade Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A perfect place to make lasting vacation memories pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A perfect place to make lasting vacation memories? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A perfect place to make lasting vacation memories? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A perfect place to make lasting vacation memories located? > This family-friendly Traverse City vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gilbert Park, Whelock Lake, and Bullhead Lake Natural Area. Cedar Run Creek Natural Area and Cedar Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A perfect place to make lasting vacation memories Reviews 9.8 ### 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### James E. Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MI trip We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. ##### James E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara R. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great time on Long Lake We booked this house in March and were pleased to find it even more spacious than expected. The house has an entire game room in the basement, which my family loved. This house is located about 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City, has a lovely, quiet beach only a mile away and is about a four minute drive to Moomers. We enjoyed our stay very much! ##### Barbara R. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cheryl S. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay Overall the inside of the house was clean and spacious. The extra entertainment in the basement was nice to have to play. The only negative was the landscaping of property needs some work ##### Cheryl S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan H. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy quiet neighborhood. The house was overall very nice, inside was clean, rugs were a bit sandy but the floors themselves were good. The AC went out late the first night we were there. Got up to 78 in the house, emailed the property mailed, and they had it fixed and running witnin 2 hours of my call, and also brought fans over just incase. They were very polite and checked multiple times theoughout the 2 hours. Ping pong table was the best part.. within driving range of Traverse city. Big bear, and mutilple excellent restaurant's. Would stay there again. ##### Dylan H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin L. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work stay Great property ##### Erin L. Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traverse City Family Reunion Great location. The family enjoyed our stay and it was located in a cute, quiet neighborhood. Perfect for what we needed. ##### David F. 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