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Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything

Vacation home in Traverse City with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in a peaceful valley on Grandview Road, this multi-generational home offers a serene escape with spacious yards and a back patio for private outdoor dining. Unwind in the comfortable living room or explore the nearby wineries, breweries, and beaches of Lake Michigan.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything

Nestled in a peaceful, wooded valley on scenic Grandview Road just a mile from the West Bay of Traverse City, this multi-generational home is our offer to your family and friends.

Three bedrooms with brand new beds, fully equipped kitchen with induction stove, a living room that's spacious and comfortable, and a dining/family room that, like the living room, looks out through picture windows on a serene view. It also features spacious yards and a back patio for private outdoor dining.

The house is close to many attractions in the Traverse City area including a slew of wineries, breweries, fine or casual dining and a wide variety of local shops. It's the gateway to Leelanau County including the Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as many miles of beaches and parks on Lake Michigan. We're also a short distance from the TART recreational trail

The host is nearby and available upon request. We've lived here all our lives: we can guide you to the right beach, recommend the best dining options, and more.

Elmwood Township STR Permit #:

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Farming classes

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Up to four children aged 10 or less + 6 adults

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 deadbolt lock
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 Registration Number 2025-35

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Traverse City

What's nearby

  • Great Lakes Children's Museum - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hickory Hills Ski Area - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lake Leelanau - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 8 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Earthen Ales - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪West End Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything located?

Situated in Traverse City, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Great Lakes Children's Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Wags West are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Country Home, outdoor spaces, secluded but close to everything Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay..!! Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean and cozy home to stay in! It was great for a group of friends to stay together for the weekend! We felt right at home and comfortable in Grandma’s home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in the woods plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim was an excellent host. There were even breakfast supplies for our use. Lovely setting in the country but very close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home has a cottage vibe, very clean and has a ton of charm. The outdoor property is fantastic. The host was very responsive and friendly. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige & Jake K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will always stay here anytime we visit TC. So close to everything and a great host! Really easy to communicate with and so flexible. Everything you could need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home at the right price point. Quick trip into Traverse City if that's why you're here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett h.

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

Regatta wknd- great spot!!

Fam and friends long wknd at sailing event- super convenient and cozy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very cozy for our family of five plus dog. House has everything we needed to cook our own meals and is not far from town. Tons of books, puzzles, and other games for around there. Close enough to town to easily do things, but far enough to be quiet. Tim was a great host. Very responsive and made sure we were taken care of. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is called grandmas house and it does not disappoint. Everything is cute and vintage but super comfortable. Great spaces for hanging out and enough beds to have a group. Back yard was perfect for the pups and location is close enough to town to be convenient! Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kely F.

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

Great time at grandmas

We had a great stay, the property was perfect for us. Cozy and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy country home near Traverse City was the perfect mix of peaceful and convenient. It felt like visiting Grandma’s place. Quiet, charming, and full of comfort.We loved the spacious yard and private patio. Despite the quiet setting, we were just minutes from downtown, beaches, wineries, and restaurants. Inside was clean and thoughtfully stocked, with comfy beds and a well-equipped kitchen. The host was kind, responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

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

Great Stay close to town

Great location close to down town but still secluded. We enjoyed the horse shoes in the yard and the fire pit area. Plenty of space inside for our family of 5 to rest and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Perfect Up North Retreat

Great location. Close to everything but not in the busiest parts which I appreciate as I’m looking to get away from that when I head up north. Quiet and wooded. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Grandma's house was as nice as you could ask for.TIm, our host, was super friendly, unobtrusive per our wishes, but readily available if needed. Comfy beds, comfy living areas, nice yard and deck. Tucked into the woods so it was peaceful and quiet.Very close to town but with a rural feel to go with it.The house was well stocked with linens, games, kitchen essentials--whatever you might need. We were even provided with bacon, toast, and eggs in the fridge for our first morning's breakfast: that was a nice touch!Thanks for making your family home available to us, Tim!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Peaceful Seclusion

The quiet feel of the country right on the edge of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

Wedding weekend

The home was perfect for our family with two dogs. The home was clean and close to everything yet gave us privacy to sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

Wedding weekend

Stayed here for a weekend while we attended a wedding. Super close to downtown and the venue. But far enough from everything to enjoy the quiet of up north.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Perfect location to explore TC and surrounding area

First the owners were very responsive in answering some questions we had before booking, and in making us feel welcomed. The location was convenient to get into TC or anywhere on the peninsula. The home looks just like in the pictures and is very tidy. Cozy living room, comfortable beds, clean kitchen and bathrooms, plenty of seating areas inside and out. Grandma’s home was perfect for our group of six. We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Secluded but close to town

The house is old, but functional. The property is wonderful. Loved walking in the woods with our dog. Tim was friendly and very helpful. He left us milk and muffins for breakfast. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a great stay here. While the interior of the home has not been updated since it was built, the furniture, floors and even the walls were spotlessly clean and in excellent condition. It is obvious the owner cares a great deal for the property. It is located very close to downtown Traverse City while still maintaining a rural and secluded feel in the woods. The property is large and has plenty of room for parking vehicles or entertaining friends & family. Furthermore the owner was willing to accommodate me when I had to push the check in and checkout time. If i had one grip about the property it was only that the water pressure was somewhat weak which made it a little difficult to take a shower. With everything considered you would be very hard pressed to find better accommodations for your money. I would definitely book this listing again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Grandma's house

The house was as expected based on the description and reviews, and it met our needs. It was fairly outdated and smelled a little musty, but it was clean. In particular, the bathroom was somewhat updated and very clean which was appreciated. The outside areas were great and spacious. The host was super nice and helpful and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DAWN a.

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

Traverse city

Location was great. Beds were great. Having an extra half bath was really nice. Recommend airing the place out and closing the basement door prior to arrival. Musty smell was pretty strong. We opened windows and lit fragrant candles and it helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiklun P.

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

Great Find!

We loved it here! Being that it wasn't right on the beach or across from the beach made it affordable for us. And there are so many public beaches and places to pull over, we didn't need it to be on the beach. And this cute little house with it's mid-century modern furniture and look, just felt like home to us. It was very relaxing. You do need to know there isn't any AC, but the house is shaded, we opened a few windows and we felt great. Loved the fresh air in the house! Also, the hosts left us english muffins, butter and some milk in the fridge for our breakfast - so thoughtful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney K.

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

Cozy little house with great location

Tim was an excellent and responsive host. He had everything we could ask for ready for our stay, even down to providing firewood and kindling in the fire pit. The location is a quick 10-15 minute drive to downtown Traverse City. The yard was really pretty and it was a peaceful setting. The house might be a little outdated but it was clean and comfortable and cozy. The only negative we had was that I didn’t realize it didn’t have an AC unit, just a fan that would circulate cold air from the basement through the house. We had a couple of warm days where it was over 80 in the house. Thankfully we spent those days out at the beach and it would cools down enough for us to sleep comfortably with the windows open. For the price though, we had a really nice stay and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024