[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem Lakefront chalet in Traverse City with a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/acdf5cbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/d3935784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/31289450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/a02fcad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37671800/37671781/8e324c93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Traverse City Beach, Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem Summary: Feel the allure of this elegant 1940s North Coast Log Chalet. This fully remodeled chalet seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern amenities & trendy design. Cozy up by the stunning stone fireplace, relax in the hot tub under glimmering string lights & towering pines, or gather by a creek-side fire. Nestled on the rippling flow of Mitchell Creek, steps to the beach, nature in the city locale, a timeless log cabin aura. For those seeking an enchanting Northern escapade in the heart of it all. The Space: Located in the Center of the Northern Michigan Scene. Esch's Chalet, Newly Remodeled 1940s North Coast Log Chalet Sleeps 4. Perfect for a Laid-Back Group of Friends, Couples, Co-Workers, & Families Looking for an Authentic Northern Michigan Experience. \- Pet Friendly for Well Behaved Dogs. (See Pet Policy) \- Meticulously Prepared for Your Stay \- Incredible Central Location Steps from the Beach & Tart Trail (Paved to Downtown TC) \- Our Cottages Exclusively Offer a Nature in the City Experience Found Nowhere Else Right in TC \- Luxurious & Private 4-Person Hot Tub \- Hot Tub Waiver Required for Use. \- Cozy Original Stone Fireplace \- On-Demand Hot Water Heater Never Runs Out of Hot Water \- Free EV Charging \- Creek-Side Fire Pit \- Mitchell Creek Offers Diverse Fishing Depending on the Season \- State Land Trail Access Directly Out Back Door \- 2 Bedrooms w/ Queen Size Beds. Memory Foam Mattresses + Pillows \- 1 Full Bath \- Full Kitchen w/ Most Major Appliances + Stocked w/ Cookware, Glassware, Plates, & Utensils \- Coffee, Tea, & Sweetener Provided \- Charcoal Grill + Utensils for Grilling. \- All Clean Linens Will Be Prepared For You Including Bedding, Kitchen, Bath Towels, + Extra Blankets. \- Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, & Q-Tips Provided \- Smart TV w/ Sling Cable + Roku for Personal Sign-In \- WIFI + Desk Area for Work or Pleasure \- Washer + Dryer Have a larger group or want to get the whole family together, along with Esch’s Chalet we have two other adjacent cottages. Book two or all three to set up your own private retreat. Message for availability & more info. Guest Access: Entire Home, Personal Fire-Pit, Private Hot tub, Shared Driveway, & Shared Yard. The Neighborhood: Centrally Located in the Heart of Traverse City & All it has to Offer! \- Less Than 1 Block from the State Park Beach on Grand Traverse Bay & the Tart Trail (Paved to Downtown TC) \- Access Downtown within Minutes by Car or Bike. \- 5 Miles from the Heart of Old Mission Peninsula & it's World Famous Wineries. \- 1.7 Miles & 3 Minute Drive to the Cherry Capital Airport. \- 7.3 Miles to Flint Fields Horse Park & Renowned Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. \- 5 Miles from Vasa Pathway, a Local Favorite for Hiking, Biking, and Skiing. \- Less than 35 Minutes to One of the Nation's Most Stunning Shorelines, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park! Getting Around: Getting around by bike is easy, thanks to the Tart Trail system. Access less than a block away. The Bay Area Transportation system offers multiple bus stops throughout TC, Old Mission Peninsula, & surrounding areas, with the closest being less than a block away. Lyft and Uber are also available at your convenience. Wine Tour buses/private drivers also available for cottage pickup/drop off. Other Things to Note: \- Pet owners, please be advised on pet policy. \- A waiver must be signed in order to access the hot tub. \-The exterior property of this home is monitored by Ring Home Security. \- Esch's Chalet shares a driveway with our neighboring two-bedroom Oneida’s Chalet to the North. Both cottages have their own private areas, also separated by an 8ft. privacy fence between them. You will each have two private parking spots. On the South, it shares a small amount of yard along the creek with Leland's Cottage, both have their own private yards as well. Please be conscious & respectful of other guests & pets when outdoors. \- With the great central location by the beach, we are located on a main road. While we're separated by a tall 8ft. privacy fence & trees, at times there will be some traffic noise on the property, more during the busier summer months. Our property offers the only place in Traverse City that you will find nature in the city. Interaction with Guests: I’ll always be available via your booking app messenger and happy to help! In the case of an emergency, I’ll be available by phone. You may also see me from time to time taking care of the lawn or cleaning other homes on the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bodyboard - Optional golf privileges - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Rock climbing 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 - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37763900/37763861/34f58df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WalkToBeach|HotTub|Fireplace|AuthenticallyNorthern Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 58 reviews CA $731 CA $1,128 total includes taxes & fees Oct 10 - Oct 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=37763861&PinnedHotelID=37763861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36240100/36240019/e7249aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creekside Hot Tub|Walk to Beach|Uniquely Northern Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=36240019&PinnedHotelID=36240019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24275700/24275601/0d715564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub! 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No More Than 2 Cars. Must Sign Waiver to Use Hot Tub. Noise Kept to Minimum After 10pm. No Tents Allowe... ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Note from host: Charge may apply ### 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 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 ### Property is also known as Upnorth Chalet Cozy Fireplace Private Hot Tub Walk To Bay! Northern Vibes Walk 2 Beach Adventure Central Pets Welcome! Upnorth Chalet Cozy Fireplace Private Hot Tub Pets Welcome! 637ce6a067c1ae0051010dbe Upnorth Vibes Hot Tub + Fireplace Prime Locale Pets Welcome! ## About the area Located in Traverse City, this chalet is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing, horse riding, and cycling. [Visit our Traverse City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City.dx3577) [View more Chalets in Traverse City](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Chalets.d3577-aaChalets.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%7C44.74719%2C-85.55901&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vMDnpe_vSS9v8t26IK8suD1dMNE=) Traverse City, MI ### What's nearby - Traverse City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Traverse City State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Front Street - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 6.5 km - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 5 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬6 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cherry Country Traditions Café - ‬6 min drive - ‪Randy's Diner - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem pet-friendly? > Yes, this chalet allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem on Nov 6, 2025 start from CA $438.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Hotels-Steps-To-BeachHot-TubFireplaceA-NorthCoast-Gem.h37671781.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem located? > Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Traverse City State Park and Traverse City Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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