Title: Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3577&destination=Traverse+City%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=126164147&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories ## Photo gallery for Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories ![Smart TV, foosball, table tennis, books - Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126170000/126164200/126164147/9278af44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, foosball, table tennis, books - Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126170000/126164200/126164147/aca2288f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126170000/126164200/126164147/dff5a43f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126170000/126164200/126164147/87fd8df9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126170000/126164200/126164147/298f1cd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories. 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[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%7C44.75010%2C-85.76146&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=11ZfwnRQ7tD8H9Ug_nz6fld4Chs=) Traverse City, MI ### What's nearby - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 12 min drive \- 15.2 km - ![Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/720908223088177152/17cb24de-0654-4717-ac57-ef4e21312b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Traverse City Beach 19 min drive \- 21.4 km - Gilbert Park 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Whelock Lake 3 min drive \- 2.6 km - Turtle Creek Stadium 15 min drive \- 19.1 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 - Buffalo Wild Wings 11 min drive - Cracker Barrel 11 min drive ## About this property ### Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories Family-friendly vacation home in a rural location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and table tennis - Books, a foosball table, and games - A billiards/pool table Room features All guestrooms at Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like desk chairs and dining tables. 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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 ### Property is also known as 3213-278956 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories? ### What time is check-out at Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories? ### Where is Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Explore Northern Michigan at Making 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy P. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Check in very smooth. We really used the extra fridge in the garage - very useful! Kitchen is a bit small with limited counter space. Dining room is spacious and convenient right next to the kitchen. Room to park in the driveway. This is a nice quiet residential neighborhood. ##### Nancy P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 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. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022