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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, City Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

With a stay at this vacation home in Traverse City (Downtown Traverse City), you'll be steps from Front Street and 6 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan. .This vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Traverse City Beach and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Traverse City State Park.

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • City Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Town Playhouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clinch Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Monks Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪FireFly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Middlecoast Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rare Bird Brewpub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪U & I Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

East Bay Escape | Private Beach | AC | Sunrise | Paradise |

East Bay Escape
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen Bed 1 | Bedroom 2: 1 Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 1 Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 1 Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 3 Sets of Bunk Beds | Twin Sleeper Sofa

Escape to a truly unique retreat – a hexagonal house nestled on a private lot with an exclusive 50 feet of direct frontage on East Grand Traverse Bay. Welcome to East Bay Escape, where the stunning beach frontage is the crowning jewel of this extraordinary property.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty as the main kitchen, dining, and living room offer a mesmerizing 180-degree view of the bay. Upstairs, three bedrooms, each adorned with queen beds, and two full baths provide comfort and luxury. Downstairs, a cozy bedroom with a queen bed and a spacious room featuring 3 bunk beds offer sleeping arrangements for up to 8. In total, the house can accommodate a group of 16 people, making it an ideal spot for gatherings and making memories.

As of March 1, 2022, the house has undergone a complete 100% renovation, ensuring a modern, stylish, and comfortable escape. Discover the perfect blend of serenity and sophistication at this enchanting hexagonal haven on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay.

OUTDOORS
50 feet of private footage on East Grand Traverse Bay, spacious deck with outdoor furniture and beach chairs

Please note: Kayaks and water activities are seasonally available from June to September, subject to weather.

INDOORS
Bright and modern decor, plush furnishings, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and 3 seasons porch overlooking the beach!

KITCHEN
Fully equipped, coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, stove/oven

PARKING
Expansive parking for 8-10 cars or several cars and a boat with trailer

Special Things to Note: For families traveling with infants, a pack-n-play or crib is available upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability.

Why Choose Elevated Homes & Hospitality?

Complimentary with EVERY reservation:
*One bag of Panther coffee roasted in Traverse City
⋆ Free Gym Access @ Formative Fitness (please message for details)
⋆ 10% off each TC Brew Bus reservation
⋆ $5 off per Kayak, Bike & Brew reservation
⋆ 10% off any rental at Paddle TC
⋆ $15 off any motorized rental at TC Watersports
* 15% off any rental/package with Memories Traverse City

🔥 Add a Sauna to Your Stay!
Enjoy a private wood-fired barrel sauna and cold plunge delivered right to you—perfect after a day of exploring. Provided by Northern Heat Sauna Rentals.

NEED PEACE OF MIND? CHECK OUT OUR DAMAGE WAIVER PROTECTION!
With every Elevated Homes & Hospitality stay you will receive an affordable travel investment that pays for itself and helps provide our guest with a peace of mind. It provides five VERY important coverage guarantees to make you feel more confident when you book with us!

Cancellation Guarantee
Allows you as the guest to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 30 days prior to check in and receive a full refund (minus the damage waiver protection fee)

Inclement Weather
Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel, no worries, our staff will work with you on canceling or moving your dates (depending on availability)

Damage Coverage
Covers you up to $250 dollars of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional (charged to the credit card on file)

24 On-Call Maintenance

14 Day Refresh Provided
Elevated Homes & Hospitality requires a 14 day refresh for any guest staying longer than 30 days with us. This wonderful service provides you with a fresh linen exchange, amenity restocking and a light clean to freshen up the home. Please note there will be an additional fee for this amenity.

We welcome you to come Stay & Play Like a Local!

Other things to note Smoking is strictly prohibited (violations will result in incurring fees)
Permit Number: 008490
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

505538

East Bay Escape | Private Beach | AC | Sunrise | Paradise | Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view amazing. Big open space for everyone to hang out together. Comfy beds. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect sized vacation home in an ideal location right on the beach! Plenty of beds and amenities included at the home and only a short drive to downtown traverse city or various resorts in the area. Communication and check in was a breeze and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole process is very easy. The host was super responsive. The location can't be beat. Great beach really fun family vibes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed in several homes in Traverse City and this is the best so far. We value cleanliness, comfort, customer service, and the amenities that make it a stress-free pleasure to stay in a VRBO home. This checked all of those boxes. But the extras made it special: The remarkable architecture, the gas fireplace, the view of the bay, the complementary local hard apple cider, and having someone plow and shovel before we woke up each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS J.

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

Fantastic location and stay!

The house was a really great fit for our group of 16. It was a blast!!! Location is amazing to downtown. Great area, great house, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Great spot!!

Roomy house with great location on the lake. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Perfect vacation getaway!

This location is unmatched! Right on the water, beautiful sunsets, and a short drive to downtown! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! The location and home were absolutely beautiful—spacious, clean, and perfect for our family. The beds were so comfortable, and it truly felt like a home away from home. The hosts thought of everything, from having two types of coffee makers to beach toys and even an extra pack and play and high chair for the little ones. Every detail was carefully considered, which made our stay so easy and enjoyable. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George A.

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

Great beach house for family fun

Great location right on the water and short distance to downtown Traverse City. Property has lots of space and beds for family gatherings like ours. Property management was responsive to our few requests and questions upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley E.

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

Great House for a Group

We stayed here for a long weekend with a large group. The bunk room in the basement fit a lot of people! The house was very comfortable and there was a ton of parking. The views were stunning, we just wish we would have had warmer weather to enjoy it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great family house

Lovely house and beautiful beach! Appreciated the use of kayaks and sand toys! Very responsive to our questions. Traverse City was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lydia M.

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

Girls 50th Birthday Weekend!

Great location. Had a few issues with Wi-Fi and slider door but these were taken care of asap.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena M.

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

Joint Bach

Stayed for joint bachelor/ette. House and beach were beautiful. We had the best time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We loved having 4 days on a beautiful beach with the whole family … grandparents, children, and grandchildren. That part of the experience was 5 stars, but my issues with the unit would have been 3, which I will address with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Such a wonderful house!

This house is right on the beach, has a great view, and it absolutely perfect for a larger group! Everything was extremely clean, and easy to find. The house had all the little things we forgot, and was great for all 9 of us! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great house for family gathering

Our stay was great MOSTLY The dishwasher was broken and could not get it fixed while we were there - which was a major inconvenience because we did a lot of cooking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

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

Location unmatched!

This rental was perfect for our girls trip! We had a large group and it still felt really spacious. But the real draw was the location. It was so wonderful to just walk out onto the sand and have a private beach! It was also close to downtown which made everything really accessible. All in all would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Great choice for Traverse City

The property was as advertised. Very cool layout with a great view of the bay. Even though we had a rough start(heat was out for a period) the owner quickly responded. The property and location was perfect for our family. We will have this on our "top (5) Traverse City properties" for a future stay! Paul & Carla
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great girls getaway

We rented for a quick girls getaway up north. The inside of the house was perfect for 10 woman. We loved having the open concept to cook, watch movies and all still be in the same room. Communication with the rental agency was great, when we needed something they were definitely on top of it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

This is a beautiful home and we had the best time. Plenty of room and nice and clean. Only down fall on the trip was that when we booked this the listing showed as the house being more in the downtown area and the house is actually a 5-7 minute drive to downtown. Other than that great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

Amazing!

My friends and I had a wonderful time at this property! It is so nice to have beachfront access and all of the rooms and spaces in the house were super appealing and clean and enjoyable! A great place to bring your friends or family as there is lots of space to spread out and lots of sleeping areas. We had so much fun and really enjoyed all of the amenities! It is on a busy street, but it is tucked away down the driveway, so it is perfect! Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

In Town for a Funeral

Family needed a place near Traverse City where 6 adults and 3 children could stay comfortably. This house fit the bill. Plenty of room, comfortable beds, and a great view of the bay. Property manager was responsive and took care of some icy steps right away. The baby gate, high chair, stroller, and pack’n’play were a big help
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

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

Amazing property

This property is in the heart of it all on the bay. You basically have your own private beach . Walking distance to restaurants, put put and grocery store. Perfect for an extended family get together with a room of bunks for all the children . I was hesitant to even review this because I want to stay here again and gate keep this awesome place to myself . Ten stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

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

Awesome location in TC

We had a wonderful stay at East Bay Escape. Overall rating is a 5, but I rated the cleanliness as a 4 due to a pretty grimey shower curtain. Communication with the rental company was very easy and Troy was quick to respond. (Of note, he said housekeeping would take care of the shower curtain). The views and location are outstanding. This makes for a perfect getaway with friends/family in the Traverse City area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great Trip to Traverse City!

We just got back from a long weekend in Traverse City. The house was great all around. Great location, great setup, and plenty of room for our group of 9, as we could have fit more. We requested an early check-in, and the hosts were very accommodating to our request. We did not need anything additional from them on the rest of the trip, but they reached out to make sure that everything was going well, so we would have felt comfortable letting them know if there was anything that we did need! Would rent this location again for a future trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023