Title: Old Mission Peninsula Private Sandy Beachfront Home - 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 # Old Mission Peninsula Private Sandy Beachfront Home Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117220000/117218500/117218489/28b66358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117220000/117218500/117218489/30b0eef8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117220000/117218500/117218489/e871aed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117220000/117218500/117218489/f549db17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117220000/117218500/117218489/4a069aba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Old Mission Peninsula Private Sandy Beachfront Home provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms2500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Old Mission Peninsula Private Sandy Beachfront Home Welcome to 15565 Birch Drive a serene waterfront retreat located just north of Traverse City on the scenic Old Mission Peninsula. This beautiful home sits directly on the West side of the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, offering direct waterfront access to a pristine sandy beach your very own summer paradise with afternoon sun and beautiful sunsets. Designed for comfort and relaxation, the home features a spacious great room that opens to breathtaking views of West Grand Traverse Bay. A large stone patio extends from the front of the house, just steps from the shoreline, making it the perfect place to unwind, entertain, or take in some of the most stunning sunsets you'll find anywhere. The property offers generous space to host large families, while still allowing for privacy and quiet moments. Beyond the beach, the area offers endless activities: explore eleven local wineries just minutes away, enjoy acclaimed restaurants like The Boathouse, Old Mission Tavern, and The Jolly Pumpkin, or hit the trails at Old Mission Lighthouse and Pelizzari Natural Area. Just two miles from the home, Bowers Harbor Park offers tennis courts and open pickleball play. For your everyday needs, the Peninsula Market also only two miles away offers a curated selection of fine wines, cheeses, craft beer, and fresh local produce and meats. A short drive down Old Mission Peninsula on of the most scenic roads in Michigan and you are in Traverse City with theatres, restaurants, breweries, shopping and entertainment. Evenings at Birch Drive are truly magical. As the sun sets, golden light pours into the home, creating a perfect ambiance for a relaxed dinner. End the night with a game of badminton on the beach, a spectacular sunset over West Bay, and, on lucky nights, a glimpse of the northern lights. Minimum 30-day rental. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108090000/108085900/108085854/e7571832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Smokey Hollow's Secret | Hot Tub | Beach | AC | Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=108085854&PinnedHotelID=108085854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100430000/100422600/100422527/81f898ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Devils Dive Estate Su Traverse City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=100422527&PinnedHotelID=100422527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98500000/98497300/98497266/ba710cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seven Hills Estate on Old Mission Traverse City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=98497266&PinnedHotelID=98497266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76180000/76173700/76173650/a3b1879c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### East Bay Escape | Private Beach | AC | Sunrise | Paradise | Downtown Traverse City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=76173650&PinnedHotelID=76173650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116490000/116480200/116480125/7e675ca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Luxury Waterfront On Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=116480125&PinnedHotelID=116480125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115340000/115332700/115332650/3dd4f601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LakeHaus Vibes + Hot Tub Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $677 CA $1,644 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=115332650&PinnedHotelID=115332650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115650000/115640300/115640291/0288ae25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic Farmhouse retreat: Woods, Water, Wine & Wellness Traverse City - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Gym - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=115640291&PinnedHotelID=115640291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115490000/115485400/115485317/5a59e2e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful log cabin with private East Bay frontage on Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=115485317&PinnedHotelID=115485317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45480000/45474500/45474429/b4e7952e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 100 ft of private sandy beach on West Bay 3 miles from downtown TC. 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.912197,-85.54587&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ixcqGtdciO%3FW%3FS%3FW%40U%3FU%40U%40S%40W%40SBU%40WBS%40UBUBSBUBUDSBUDUDSBSDSDSFUDSFSFSDQFSFSFQFQHQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOJMJOHMLMHOLMJKJMJMLKJKLKLILKLKJILILILINGLILELINGLGLENGLENENCLENCNELANCNCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBNBL%40NDLBNDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFNHLDLHLFNHJHLHLHLJLJJHLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJNJLJLJNJNHLJNHNJNFNJPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFRDPFRDRFRDTDRDRDRDRBTDTBRDT%40TBRBTBTBR%40V%40TBR%40V%3FR%40T%40T%3FT%40V%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAT%3FTATCTATATCTCRCTCTARETCTERCTERETERERERGRERGREPGRGPIRGPGRIPGPIPGNIRINKNGPKLIPKLINKNKLKNKLKLKLKJKLMJKLMJMJKJMHMJMJMFKHOHMHMFMFOHMDMFODMFODMDOBODMDOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOCOEMEOCOEMEOGMEMGOEMIMGMGOIMIMIMGKKMIMKMKMKKKMKKMKMKKMMIMMMIOKMKMIQKMIQKMIQIOIOISIOGQIQGQISGQGQGSGSEQGSGSESGSESESCUESEUCSEUCUCSCUCUASCUAUCUAUAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ATwmytYFDw4D5VWmLyufQPJ_5PE=) Traverse City, MI #### What's nearby - Chateau Chantal - 7 min drive - 4.0 km - Mission Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 14.4 km - Grand Traverse Bay - 20 min drive - 25.1 km - Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 43 min drive - 52.1 km - Leelanau Sands Casino - 51 min drive - 67.5 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bisto Polaris - ‬41 min drive - ‪Boathouse Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hawthorne Vineyards - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Old Mission Peninsula Private Sandy Beachfront Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Old Mission Peninsula Private Sandy Beachfront Home located? > Situated in Traverse City, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Chateau Chantal. Chateau Grand Traverse and Haserot Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question