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On the beach
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

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 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old Town Playhouse.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso Bay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪India Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪U & I Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pangea's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FireFly - ‬3 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: Water activities are seasonally available from May to October, 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

Why Choose Elevated Homes & Hospitality?

Complimentary with EVERY reservation:
* One complimentary bottle of Left Foot Charley Seasonal Hard Cider
⋆ 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

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 7 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

Happy Stays App
Browse the hotspots such as restaurants and popular wineries, see property info, browse attractions, claim discounted offers included in your stay, and so much more in one convenient place

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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Laurie K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful trip to Traverse City, but we were disappointed with the house we stayed at. We didn't feel that, over all, the house was clean. The common areas, specifically the kitchen and living room were not well cleaned. The furniture was soiled, which made those parts of the house uninviting. The state of the grill, and lack of anything to clean it with, left us without a grill to use. The basement felt damp, and smelled of mildew. However, all the beds were clean and very comfortable. The bathrooms were also clean. With more care, this would be a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

East Bay Escape

Location and rooms perfect for our multi-generation group. Problems: too few forks, 3 of 4 trash bins completely full upon arrival, too few dishwasher pods, chairs in dining room need felt on the bottom (super noisy in the lower level when being moved), front storm door very squeaky/bangy especially when people are sleeping. Otherwise - great! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding and unique

This is an outstanding and unique house and a lovely location, perfect for the 10 adults in our family from three states who vacationed there. The description of the house is correct and complete. We enjoyed it all: the upper and lower decks facing the beach, the porch, the open kitchen/dining area and the a/c. The bunk room has three double/single bunk beds plus a sofa bed. The house feels secluded down a long tree lined driveway. On the road, a few steps from the driveway, is a stop for the free bus to town. The hosts were especially responsive both before and during our stay. We highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Over rated

Poor or no air conditioning very small bathrooms Workers around while we were there Grill was bad plus grease catcher was full. Fire hazard on wooden deck
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Joint Bach

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

10/10 Excellent

George A., Freeland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

john l.

Liked: Cleanliness

One-of-a kind stay in Traverse City!

We had 7 adults and 4 kids under the age of 7 and the house was very accommodating. There were more amenities than we expected (beach toys, beach umbrella and greatly appreciated enough coffee for the week! Some guests felt it was too hot especially in bedrooms at night and wished they had the option of opening windows (no screens). Private beach is priceless! The entire house had nice modern cottage feel but the basement with all the bunk beds was certainly a highlight. More walkable area than we expected. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K., Canton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Lydia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Monica l.

Great location, can use some more cleaning

The location was unbeatable. There were plenty of beds for a large group. While there are only two showers, we were able to manage with 14 people. The only downfall is that after a night of rain, the entire house had a musty odor. There were also quite a few bugs inside the house on the main floor and in the basement bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul V., Shelby Twp

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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