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Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Smart TV, books
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
4 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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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.

Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail

Welcome to the Green Light House, conveniently located in East Bay, just minutes from the beach, park, bike trail, wineries and Downtown TC! Recently updated and designed, its style is a thoughtful curation of various periods and themes. Inspired by eclectic patterns, colors, and imagery, we strived to connect imaginative and timeless designs. We love homes that feel put together and purposeful, and we think The Green Light House brings that set of values to life. We welcome you to our home!


You enter the home into a fully-stocked kitchen with a window view into the spacious, fenced-in backyard with Breeo fire pit (with plenty of firewood) and outdoor furniture. From the kitchen, you pass through a common space with comfortable seating to enjoy a book or cocktail. The living room follows next and includes ample seating for all guests, including a workspace in the corner and a 65” Samsung Smart TV with Roku connectivity (BYOP - bring your own passwords). The rest of the main level consists of one full bath and two bedrooms with queen beds. Both bedrooms include brand new Midea window A/C units. As you move upstairs, the second level really brings the cottage atmosphere. It includes a small half bath and two bedrooms - one with a queen bed and the other with a twin bed. The queen bedroom includes another Midea window A/C unit.


No matter your Northern Michigan adventure, this home is centrally located to offer convenience and accommodate your needs. For the families, it is walking distance to the neighborhood park; for the beach bums, the State Park Beach is a hop away; and for the walkers/joggers/bikers, the Traverse Area Recreational Trail (TART) is a skip away.


Some of our nearby favorites:

Neighborhood Park (swings, slide, basketball court) - 1 minute walk
Traverse Area Recreational Trail (TART) - 2 minute walk
Grocery Store (Tom’s Food Market) - 2 minute drive / 10 minute walk
Coffee (Biggby Coffee) - 2 minute drive / 10 minute walk
Public Beach (Traverse City State Park) - 2 minute drive / 10 minute walk
Downtown Traverse City - 8 minute drive / 18 minute bike ride via TART
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (Flintfields) - 13 minute drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes - 43 minute drive


Guest Access:
Please access the house using the smart lock on the door to the right as you approach. The access code will be provided upon reservation.


Other things to note:
The Green Light House maintains an authorized short term rental license with the Township of East Bay: STR2021-0077.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 2-minute drive from Traverse City Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

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

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

No parties of any kind.

No eating or drinking in bedrooms, besides water

Please be mindful of noise, especially at night.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Eclectic Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home had all that we needed for a quick 2 day stay. It was very nice to have a fenced in yard for the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was exactly as described and more! We appreciated all the extra little amenities that we didn’t have to go out and buy. The location was central to everything we wanted to do and especially close to several beaches. We loved it! Would definitely recommend and would consider returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

One-Star Review: Unsafe and Unacceptable

We initially thought this house was lovely, but our experience quickly turned into a nightmare. One morning, our son began vomiting and showing signs of illness. Concerned that he might be dehydrated, we took him to the hospital. After several hours, doctors determined he had been poisoned.We later learned he had ingested one of the two packages of medication that his younger sister found under the bed, items they both mistook for candy. (One was a package of various prescription adult vitamin's and the other was cannabis gummies). This should never have happened. These substances were clearly left behind from a prior guest and were completely missed during the cleaning process.It’s unacceptable that the property was not thoroughly cleaned and checked for hazardous items before our arrival. Due to this serious oversight that resulted in a medical emergency, I do not recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

You can tell a lot of work and love has gone into this property. My hunch is the owners do a few upgrades every year. The main living areas, main bathroom and bedrooms are nice, everything is clean. Backyard is a big bonus. We enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house close to downtown

Had a lovely stay at this house. Great fenced in yard. Upstairs is very private. Huge TV. Window unit a/c in the bedrooms for arctic sleeping. Close to everything. Management was great.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2024