Beautiful Large House On Water Just 5 Miles To TC

Traverse City, Michigan
$1028 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Blue Shore is your perfect vacation home that sleeps up to 10 people. You will enjoy the large and open feel of this home styled in beach cottage chic but with today's modern amenities. Located just 5 miles from downtown Traverse City on Leelanau Peninsula, Blue Shore offers private waterfront, comfortable home with water views from almost every room, and amazing sunrises that you will remember for years to come!

Blue Shore is an expansive home perfect for large families, couples retreats or the girls/guys get away weekend with views of the bay from almost every room.

Right when you walk in, you are immediately greeted by a 2 story open concept with windows everywhere. The open feel extends into the kitchen, dining, and living room area all overlooking large doors that open to let the lake breeze in.

The kitchen has all amenities, including a double oven and granite counter tops. It opens directly to dining area that has a large table that can seat up to 12 people comfortably. Kitchen and dining area open to the living room that has a large couch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views or watching TV on the 52 inch flat screen above the stone gas fireplace. Step outside on the decks overlooking West Bay to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or late night glass of wine.

Down the hall off the dining area is a full guest bathroom plus a laundry room with washer/dryer. 1st level also features a master bedroom with private bathroom, king bed and large doors with private deck to take in the water views. 2 additional bedrooms, 1 with queen & 1 with full beds, share a private jack and jill style bathroom.

2nd level has a large master bedroom with king bed, private bathroom and doors that open up to a private deck. Upper level has 2 living areas and large doors that open to let more fresh air in. This space is perfect for extra sleeping or kids' play area. It even features a wet bar! 2nd level also houses a dormer with 2 twin bunk beds for a total of 4 sleeping spaces.

Basement level has a large sitting area with a TV, another full kitchen and another full bathroom with sauna (sauna is currently not operational due to Covid 19 cleaning standards). It is perfect not have to run up and downstairs to main area all day as it has large doors that open right outside to your own private water frontage. We just opened up the wine cellar with a large table to enjoy intimate dinners and wine tasting.

With water levels high there is no sandy beach area or an area to walk down to without the dock installed but you can still view the lake from the decks. Launch your kayaks or paddle boards from the dock or enjoy the sitting area to watch boats drive by. Please note, you cannot tie a boat to dock unsupervised or overnight. You can only use to load/unload only and we cannot guarantee that the dock configuration or water levels will allow you to do that as they are inconsistent. Dock is removed from mid-September through mid/late May due to winter weather; otherwise it should be ready for your enjoyment.

Blue Shore is the ideal 'Up North' retreat. Not only can you enjoy your own private beach but her location is perfect for day trips....go wine tasting, explore Suttons Bay, check out the Dunes, golf or ski-depending on the time of year, shop downtown Traverse City, drive along the famous M22, and so much, MUCH more!

License 2025-56/2026-60. By Booking with us the guest agrees to all township rules and regulations as outlined by the following ordinances. Any violation of these ordinances the guest recognizes that they are liable for violations and could be ticketed. In addition, guests would lose their security deposit.

*Short Term Rental Ordinance No. 2021-02 amended to 2022-03
*Elmwood Charter Township Consumer and Display Fireworks Ordinance No. 2020-1
*Animal Control Enforcement Ordinance Count of Leelanau, Michigan

For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have external security cameras located at front door.

We look forward to having you stay at Blue Shore for your next vacation. Prime season (June/July/August) we rent weekly only from Saturday to Saturday from 4pm-10am.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4900 Sq Ft (455 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Jetted Bathtub Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Bernard T.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    Perfect place for our large family. Very, very clean and well stocked and organized. Ben and Jenna were great!! Lake view beautiful. Very close TC. Just a really good experience.

  • Julie V.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Perfect house for a family girl’s trip!! Plenty of space and great amenities!!

  • Samantha W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    The kitchen had everything you needed and more. There was plenty of room for all 10 of us. The deck with fire place was wonderful even on a chill night. Needs a few updates but otherwise it was perfect. They were always available to answer any questions we had. Lovely home and location!

  • Rebecca W.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    What a beautiful home and location! The space was perfect for our ladies’ trip. The sunrise was spectacular as we sat on the deck looking over the water. This home was inviting, spacious and we couldn’t have found a better location. We enjoyed every inch of this home, the comfort of the rooms - the sauna - the view - the kitchen was well stocked as well! The hosts were quick to answer if we had any questions. Looking forward to coming back and this home will be first on our list to stay!

  • Rachel S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Second stay at the property. Good location, quiet and helpful property owner.

  • hope j.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Right on the water with easy access to the lake for swimming. Lots of areas to find solitude within the house and many porches. Owners were quick to respond to questions we had.

  • Sarah J.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    We stayed here for my bachelorette party and had the most wonderful weekend. The views from the house are just beautiful and communication with the host was excellent. The house was spacious and the number of bathrooms was a big plus. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Kurt & Amanda Z.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had a wonderful time staying at this house. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean. We had plenty of space and the house had everything we needed. We owners were very responsive. We highly recommend this home.

  • Brittany T.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    This home is absolutely amazing!!! Very clean and spacious! And the views are AMAZING! The owners were great all the way around! My group and myself loved the house!

  • Lauren B.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    We stayed over New Years weekend and had a lovely time. The house is comfortable for families with a beautiful view of the water. The location was perfect, close to the downtown, skiing, wineries, hiking.

  • Vanessa V.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    We LOVED this house, and would like to stay again. Here is just one improvement that would make it even better: - the jets in bath tub had black soot coming out when used. They may need to be flushed out before someone stays.

  • Denise S.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Beautiful house with a great view. Owners very responsive to calls. Would rent again.

  • Thom H.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    Unit had not been cleaned upon our arrival but owner was quick to respond, apologetic, remedied the cleaning problem and even offered to comp our dinner at a restaurant that evening which I declined. It was a perfect venue for an extended family with small children. Took great photos of the northern lights over the bay and my 34 year old daughter and her husband took a cold plunges in the lake after using the sauna.

  • Tara M.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Wonderful time staying at this property and the views can’t be beat!

  • Rachel S.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay at the property and have already booked again for our trip next year. The house is well maintained, clean and the property owner had great communication. The house was perfect for our adult 3 couple weekend getaway to each have our own bed and bath, but have central areas to hangout together or on the patio. If we had kids with us, there is a great area upstairs for the kids too.

  • Alexandra Y.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Such a beautiful stay for my sisters wedding weekend! My family (husband, 5 year old, 2 year old, and babysitter) all used the upstairs loft area as our home away and then my parents and grandparents had the downstairs. So much space for all of us and it even provided a beautiful location for the bridal party to get ready and take pictures. The views were stunning. Definitely would consider staying here again.

  • Taylor H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    My family stayed here and we loved being right on the water. Beautiful to wake up to and hear the waves of the lake. It was very close to go into the town for day trips. One down side was the fruit flies in the house, we didn’t know they were an issue in the area this time of year. the owners notified us when we arrived for our stay that they were going to be in and around property. we had quite a lot in the house despite doing what we could to keep them away. The house is a bit older but overall a great space plenty of room and had everything you needed for a vacation. Owners were also quickly responsive to us when an issue came up with the water and fixed it that night.

  • Jennifer L.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    This house was so perfect. Located right on the bay, the views were spectacular! We were in Traverse City for our daughter’s wedding. This house so so perfect for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready for the big day. The outdoor spaces were so relaxing. This house is very well appointed with everything you need. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!

  • Lynn K.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    Perfect place for a family gathering and wonderful sunrises! Well stocked kitchen for cooking and enjoying dinners together. Would consider booking again next time visiting Traverse City.

  • Amber Atwood L.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We stayed here with our three kids (14, 12, and 9), in-laws, and my parents for a family vacation. The house provided a great launching off point for the area and easy access to downtown (even with construction). All of us enjoyed the gorgeous views and spent LOTS of time by the water. The hosts are highly responsive and were a great help in suggesting a company for kayak rentals, which we were able to have delivered right to the dock out back. The house could use some cosmetic updates but overall it is extremely comfortable and has an excellent layout. I highly recommend this one and would consider renting again.

  • Jeff G.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Water heater was terrible...only 1-2 showers in a short time frame. Waterfront (beach) picture was over rated.

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