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Charming 3/2 Bungalow: West Bay views/access, minutes to town, tart tail.

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Enjoy a serene lakeside retreat with a bench and picnic table, perfect for relaxation.
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Step outside to the beach house's lawn and enjoy the serene views of the water.
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Bay Shore Memories offers a charming single-story retreat with a gabled roof and cozy front porch.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 3/2 Bungalow: West Bay views/access, minutes to town, tart tail.

Charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom country bungalow on a 1.8 acre lot with a partially forested secluded backyard: fire pit/grill /pergola/forest table. Air conditioned, just in case you need it. Beautiful views of West Bay with water access across the street at charming roadside park. 1 well behaved/trained dog allowed. Great location 5 minutes to TC & 3 minutes to: Tart trail, Beautiful Harbor Park beach area, Supermarket, Pharmacy, & Elmwood Marina to launch a boat. Short drive north up the Peninsula to Charming Suttons Bay-Lake Leelanau-Leland. High speed internet. Sleeps 6 comfortably with a King, Queen, two single beds. Fully stocked kitchen, laundry area in basement. Detached two car garage and plenty of parking. Hickory and oak hardwood floors. Cellular blinds throughout the home including blackout in bedrooms.. Two kayaks/life jackets, and 5 bikes/helmets Catch the tart trail 2 minutes away and bike to Suttons Bay or Traverse. Great place for a couple (s) or family vacation. New Upstairs' work area if you need to stay connected. Sorry not a Party home as we want to respect our neighbors and respect str license requirements. Make some great Memories! I hope this home is part of that. As A native of the area, 50+ years, I'm happy to share with you all the great spots and activities in the area that make this place so special. For a wealth of info go to:chrisjcreamer.com You will run out of time long before you run out of things to do. Rents Saturday to Saturday during the summer and 3 day Minimums in June, September, and October. STR License # 2025-81

Property manager

Chris Creamer

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: You are welcome to smoke outside on the deck, rear

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No cats, please.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome but should be supervised when

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming 3/2 West Side Bungalow with Bay views access.
Charming 3/2 Bungalow / W Bay views access close to town

About the area

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loco Boys Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slabtown Burger - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3/2 Bungalow: West Bay views/access, minutes to town, tart tail. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-out at Charming 3/2 Bungalow: West Bay views/access, minutes to town, tart tail.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3/2 Bungalow: West Bay views/access, minutes to town, tart tail. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Brengman Brothers. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Charming 3/2 Bungalow: West Bay views/access, minutes to town, tart tail. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

Our family enjoyed our stay. We liked the location between Suttons Bay and Traverse City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traverse Bay House

Lovely two week stay in Michigan to escape our Louisiana heat.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shain R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to amenities

Great location and Chris is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Home in Great Location

I have family in the area and have visited Traverse City many times - This is a very convenient location to downtown, and both Leelenau and Old Mission Peninsulas. Cute house that’s cozy and well maintained. Also dog friendly! I’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location and Great Host

Chris is the best. Very informative, great suggestions about the area. We had never been to the area before and he gave awesome suggestions of drives and places to see. House was cute- perfect for our stay. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer family vacation

Our family came up for the 4th of July week to stay. Great place to stay. Enjoyed our coffee every morning out back and watched all the birds. Enjoyed the fire pit in the evening and was nice to have wood provided! Extra nice to be able to store our bikes and kayaks in the garage. Chris was alway a pleasure to speak with and always willing to help! Great location for all the hot spots in the area! Made for a great weeks vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich S., Milford Charter Township

Nice Place for a family trip!

My family and I recently stayed here for a week in Traverse City! It worked out great for us! Plenty of stuff to do around town! There were also bikes, and kayaks that were available for us to use which was awesome! I would definitely recommend this for a stay in Traverse City!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bayshore Marathon

I have only great things to say about Chris’s property. It was a convenient location for our marathon, had everything we needed, and absolutely beautiful sunrises!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jada B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Our family loved the house and location. The kids (5 and 12) really enjoyed the bay access across the street and having a fire pit in the backyard for the evenings. It was nice of the host to provide the ingredients to make s’mores! The location is a short drive to many great places to explore and eat. Would love to come back in the further!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Linden, MI

Very nice vacation home

A very neat and comfortable vacation home. We enjoyed our stay with lots of room for our family get together. The owner's agent was very helpful and returned phone calls quickly. A plumbing problem developed and it was taken care of promptly. It was a great location minutes from Traverse City and right across the road from a small park on the shore of west bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jordan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

We were up for Memorial Day weekend and to run the bayshore half marathon. Perfect size for the 4 adults and 2 children we had and a good location to go explore the peninsula or head in to downtown or the other peninsula easily. We were able to use the kayaks one night and enjoyed the fire pit another night and the kitchen had all we needed to make some meals at the house. Great sunrise view across the street if you’re up early.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful hosts

Chris was an amazing and attentive host! Very quick to respond to all of our questions. Check-in was a breeze and the house has everything you need while on vacation. This is a vintage property so there are some small quirks but I think that adds the the charm of the house. The location of the home is perfectly situated with easy access to everything. We always enjoy our trips to Traverse City, and I would definitely stay in one of Chris’ properties again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Excellent value

We had a wonderful time during our recent vacation to northern Michigan. The house was well prepared and comfortable. We had three couples staying and the house accommodated us very well. Plenty of dishes and glass ware. Gas grill out back work splendidly. I would definitely recommend this home. Thank you Kim! Ron and Donna

10/10 Excellent

Justin K., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Traverse City Getway!

Truly loved our time in Traverse City and one of the reasons was our wonderful lodging. a perfect location! When we arrived one of the people in our group responded with "this place has everything!" Enjoyed the house and the property, the outdoor fire pit and plenty of firewood was great for the cool September nights. There were 5 of use that stayed at the house and it was perfect and easily could have had two more. Chris is a wonderful host with great communication - he left us when a great guide of things to do. We will definitely book this place again when coming back to Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

dorie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place....

Quaint and comfortable bungalow with a great view of the bay and easy driving access to downtown TC, beaches and wineries. The property is on the main highway so there is a lot of traffic and traffic noise, and no walking or bike path. We did cross the road and used the stairs at the roadside park directly across the street, to access the bay and had a great time kayaking and swimming. Chris was easy to work with and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Jeffery R R., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall good stay but some TLC is needed on this house.

This house is located very close to downtown and various wineries. Overall, our stay was good. The house contained everything we needed in terms of cooking, towels, beds, furniture. The toilet seat in the main BR broke mid stay; we reported it but it was never repaired. Both sinks in main and upstairs were pulled from the wall and swayed if you leaned on them. The downstairs shower curtain fell down several times and there were no visible shelving to set toiletries. The back doorknob fell off the first day making the door to the car parking unusable. Bottom line is for the price we paid off season our expectations were not met as problems I spoke of were reported but never resolved during our stay. The master bath is in dire need of a complete update and various other TLC projects need to be completed. We also own a VRBO on a lake in Austin, TX and know you must keep things fresh and working.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

NANCY TOM D.

Cozy cottage

The cottage is cozy, and although it looks pretty new on the outside, it is a 'vintage' model, meaning a bit creaky, and a bit of a musty smell, especially in the kitchen. The upstairs was nice and spacious with a sitting room area, half bath, but there is no electrical outlet in the bathroom (for hair dryer). Full bath on the main floor with bathtub/shower was fine. We used two of the beds (downstairs double and upstairs king) and they were very comfortable. The house is a bit 'musty', likely due to age, and also it was warm and a bit rainy for several days that we stayed there which could have accounted for the stuffiness. M-22 has quite a bit of traffic so be aware of that if you go across the road to the public park area, although it was quiet after about 8 pm. The kitchen was adequate (gas range, dishwasher), and dishware and pots and pans provided were fine. No ice maker or ice cube trays in the freezer, so we bought a couple for our stay. The white fence was a good marker to locate the house especially the first few times driving in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This was a great cottage rental. Close to everything that you would want to see. Traverse Bay view. Gorgeous sunrises. Public access across the street. Very nice backyard area. The only disadvantage is that it is on busy M-22, but location, location, location.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Place!

The home is immaculate with comfy beds and the property is very well maintained. The backyard features a fire pit and a picnic table with grill. The location, across from the Bay, makes for beautiful mornings. It is a short (10-15 minutes) drive to most of Traverse City's shops and restaurants. While the home is located near a highway (Route 22), we were not bothered by the traffic or noise, which ebbs and flows (mostly ebbs). All in all, highly recommend this property for your trip to the Traverse City area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Marta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

cozy cottage

Please note, this is on a VERY busy street!! Had awesome communication from host, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute old house, great location

Very convenient to town and across the street from the water. Having AC, a full kitchen, and a backyard made it just like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Nice cottage, excellent location. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week up north

We had a great week up north and staying at this house. This was a great location for a great price. The view was great across the street and it was very easy to take the kayaks out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House across from the lake

The house is in an amazing location, you can sit on the porch and see the lake across the street. The check in process was easy and Chris was readily available and flexible with our travel plans. There was s’mores ingredients and firewood waiting for us on arrival which was a nice touch! The only thing I would say that could be improved is that the shower had some mold on the wall that was triggering some allergies in our group and seemed like it should be cleaned prior to the stay but overall it was a great place in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022