Locally Owned 4BR w/Hot Tub

Traverse City, Michigan
$1014 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 12

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Night 2 nights

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The Traveler: Dog-Friendly Lakefront Retreat with Hot Tub

Welcome to The Traveler, a beautifully renovated, dog-friendly 4-bedroom, 3-bath lakefront home in Traverse City, perfect for your vacation. Locally owned by Heart & Homes, this 2022-renovated gem features a hot tub and fenced backyard for pets, steps from East Bay’s lakefront, ideal for lake adventures.

Prime Location
Just 3 miles from vibrant downtown Traverse City, under a mile from the scenic TART Trail for biking or running and Traverse City State Park Beach for lakefront relaxation. Equestrian fans are 15 minutes from Horse Shows at Flintfields, while skiers reach Mt. Holiday in 10 minutes. Wineries, golf courses, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are all nearby, with a grocery store and coffee shop across the street for convenience.

Spacious & Modern Amenities
• Fully-equipped kitchen with dining table seating 12, great for family meals or game nights.
• Cozy living room with queen sleeper sofa, flat-screen TV, and board games for relaxation.
• Dog-friendly backyard with private hot tub to unwind after skiing or wine tasting.
• High-speed Wi-Fi and workstations in primary and upstairs bedrooms for remote work.

Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements
• Primary suite: California king bed, flat-screen TV, sitting area with lake views, and luxurious ensuite with tiled shower.
• Second bedroom: Two twin bunk beds, flat-screen TV, ideal for kids.
• Third & fourth bedrooms (upstairs): King beds, shared full bath with shower-tub combo.
• Additional full bath (main floor): Shower-tub combo, double vanity, plus washer/dryer.

Why Choose The Traveler
After a day of lakefront lounging, skiing, golfing, vineyard tours, or exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, return to this charming home built for comfort. Enjoy a welcome guide to local gems, pet-friendly amenities, and a spotless space. Perfect for families, friends, remote workers, or equestrian visitors, The Traveler is your Traverse City home base.

Book now for an unforgettable getaway!

Other things to note:
• Minimum age 25, unless with a parent/guardian.
• One dog allowed, $100 fee.
• Smart TVs include YouTube TV with 100+ channels, unlimited DVR, and casting via 500+mbps Wi-Fi.
• Exterior cameras monitor front/side doors for security, no parties allowed.
• Pack ‘n Play and high chair in primary bedroom closet.
• Starter pack of kitchen/bath essentials provided.
• Short-Term Rental License #013538.
You must be at least 25 years old to stay unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Traverse City Noise Ordinance mandates quiet hours between 10:00pm and 7:00am. All guests are expected to honor this local law and be considerate of neighbors. No fireworks are allowed on this property.

We only allow ONE dog with an additional fee of $100.

Late checkouts (past the regularly scheduled or prior agreed upon time) will be charged at $1/minute that you remain on the property.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • 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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Detergent Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Bob H.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    Beautifully renovated home.

  • David P.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    The mattress in the master bedroom was extremely soft and uncomfortable. We were asked to put the towels in the washer and start the load, but there were no operating instructions. It's located across the street from a shopping plaza which is convenient but also results in a lot of traffic. I thought that it was over priced when compared to hotels in the area. With that being said it was clean and convenient for a group.

  • Jim R.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Great vacation!

  • Matthew R.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    I’ve seen many properties over the years and I have to say that this was the absolute best experience. The host was incredibly responsive and accommodating, and we all agreed it was such an easy and seamless process to check in and check out. The property was in great shape and there are zero complaints.

  • Kayla B.

    Submitted May 5, 2024

    Stayed May 2, 2024

    Communication was great - easy and clear! The home was beautiful, clean and spacious - just as the pictures and descriptions depicted. Great location too!

  • Carol M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2024

    Stayed Dec 30, 2023

    This was a great combination of cozy gathering spaces—kitchen table big enough for a large family to eat and play games and enough seating for everyone to watch a movie—and beds for everyone to have a space for themselves to regroup. Location was great for a quick trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Penninsula Park and walking distance to grocery to get supplies we forgot. Would definitely recommend!

  • Kellie J.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 29, 2023

    The property was great for a family or 2! King beds in all rooms and plenty of bunk beds for kiddos. Great location as well and you can beat summer weather in TC!

  • jermysoccer d.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2023

    Stayed Jul 5, 2023

    Everything was great

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2023

    Stayed Jan 15, 2023

    Clean, comfortable and stocked with little extras, this house is close to everything from vineyard tours to snow skiing and all the great restaurants and shops on Front street. We had a blast and can’t wait to go back!!

  • Adrienne H.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2022

    Stayed Oct 14, 2022

    We had a great time visiting Traverse City for the weekend. We searched out a place large enough for our family of 6 that also had a hot tub and came across this gem! Loved the decor of the house, very modern and up to date. Very clean and had all the amenities. We were also welcomed with a complimentary bottle of wine! Across the street was a grocery store, which came in handy! We’ll definitely head back to this house when we visit again!

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Total

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$1,014+
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