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Dog Friendly, West Side Country living with hot tub, pool table, fire pit

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
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9.2

Wonderful

Entire apartment

74.3 sq m

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  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Traverse City, MI
  • Popular LocationVillage at Grand Traverse Commons4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFront Street7 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Wolf Lodge Water Park8 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)19 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Dog Friendly, West Side Country living with hot tub, pool table, fire pit

NOTE: this is not the full house. This listing is for the lower level walkout with private entrance that is part of my home. VRBO doesn't have a display option for this set up. The listing is not for an entire house.

Welcome to your new Home Base perched at the top of Cedar Run hill on 3 spacious acres with cherry and apple orchards lining the back of the property. Relax in the country even though you are only 4 miles straight shot into downtown Traverse City. Just 10 minutes to downtown TC shopping, dining and all the events while offering you a quiet and restful nights sleep with a great view of the stars from the hot tub.

This West Side walkout features a private master bedroom with queen sized bed, and a huge shared space bedroom with two queen sized murphy beds. Worry not - the murphy beds are also new with very comfortable new mattresses and 600 thread count sheets. There is a newly updated full bathroom and 2 separate spaces to get ready for your adventures, so there's plenty of room to relax.

The family room features a full sized pool table, coffee bar area with microwave and refrigerator, high top table, and a sliding door straight to the outside where you will find a 4 person hot tub, gas grill, 2 picnic tables under the shade trees, and a fire ring to relax in the evening. Experience quiet country living just10 minutes to downtown, Farm Club, Twin Lakes Park, Long Lake swimming, and several hiking trails nearby. Our favorite, Moomer's Ice Cream, is only 1.5 miles away! You're also less than 30 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes, wineries, and all the scenic drives the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer.

Accommodations feature a private keyless entrance, outdoor area, and plenty of parking. There are steps down to the entrance, or a walk down the sloping lawn, so please note that fact. Evening hours are meant for winding down and enjoying a campfire or hot tub. Moderate enjoyment is encouraged, please no loud parties.

The owner, Karen, lives on the property on the street level and is happy to interact or respect all the privacy you desire. Need shopping or dining ideas? I've got you covered! If you would like breakfast prepared for you just let me know 24 hours in advance and you can have "bed and breakfast". Additional fees apply based on menu and number of guests.

If there's anything you need, let me know, and if I can I will. Laundry is available as needed.

We are dog friendly, and do require prior approval and conversation before you bring your dog as the owner lives with her two dogs on premises. A purebred German Shorthaired Pointer named Katze (which is Kitty in German) and a small Malti-poo named Kitty. Both dogs are friendly and social, especially the little one! Our property features an invisible fence to keep the babies safe, and depending on the size of your dog, we are happy to share collars so your pet can have some freedom to roam and play (supervised of course) on our three acres.

Here's a few things to note:
- House Broken pets only
- Please crate your pet if you leave your pet home alone > we have crates available for use depending on the size of your pet. Please let us know in advance and we can have kennels set up for you based on your dog's size.
- We can also help with mid day potty breaks in a pinch. We have 3 experienced pet sitters available - please give us notice so we can have someone available for you.
Separate fees for dog walkers.
- No aggressive dogs
- Reasonable barking is accepted - we get it!
- Please take time to socialize all the dogs
- Please clean up after your pet daily
- Please keep pets off furniture and beds
- We have a $100 pet fee for first pet, $50 for the 2nd
- Guests are responsible for any damages

Property manager

Karen Roofe

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Decking or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table on site

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74.3 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: We do have 2 socialized dogs living on property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please, No children under 17 in the hot tub.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: Before you book, you must get approval for events
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Traverse City

This apartment is located in Traverse City. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 4 min drive
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 7 min drive
  • Front Street - 7 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 8 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Loco Boys Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly, West Side Country living with hot tub, pool table, fire pit pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly, West Side Country living with hot tub, pool table, fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly, West Side Country living with hot tub, pool table, fire pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly, West Side Country living with hot tub, pool table, fire pit located?

Situated in Traverse City, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bay Meadows Golf Course, Hickory Hills Ski Area and Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery. Village at Grand Traverse Commons is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The property was just as described and convenient to all of the activities we wanted to do
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful peaceful dog-friendly stay in TC
Karen’s place is perfect for exploring all that TC and the surrounding area has to offer. The place was immaculately clean and had more amenities than we could use. Karen is incredibly friendly and was very helpful for recommendations or anything at all that we needed. Having the outdoor space for our dog was great, and Karen made us all feel very welcome. We would definitely stay at Karen’s place again and would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, but bare essentials at property
Karen and her dogs were absolutely lovely, we definitely enjoyed playing in the yard with her dogs. Place was clean and nice but it does not have some amenities that I would say are usually standard. I.e. Kleenex, a freezer, salt or pepper. It has a "kitchenette" with a high top table, keurig and small wine fridge, only plastic utensils and plates. I typically assume a kitchenette has a freezer, maybe one knife to cut an apple or similar. Overall, nice place but not high end on amenities. Also, as you are in the basement of her home, there is some noise coming from upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara D., Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Homebase
This is a quiet property outside Traverse City but close to many things. It was an easy trip to downtown TC, to the dunes and to the Leelanau peninsula. The kitchen consisted of a small refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, so not good for preparing a full meal. The pool table was great, though! And the host was available and very hospitable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Nice and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
The patio outside the living room opens to a beautiful and tranquil backyard! The inside has everything you need! Super close to town and Sleeping Bear. She has an awesome dog that’s fun to play with. Will totally stay their again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Culver IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gracie gave Karen two paws up!
Great place to stay in TC if your dog parents. Karen was a wonderful host and took care of any needs we had. Good yard for are Gracie to romp in. Not to far out of town, just enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hai Xin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good clean place to unwind
We had a good time staying at this property. The location is good, only minutes from downtown Traverse City. Our dog Max also had a good time playing with the owner’s dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jasmin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home
The rental was okay. One thing I didn’t realize was there is not a kitchen. That was the only real problem I had which was my own fault for not realizing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Rental
Karen was a wonderful host, and the property was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023