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Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access.

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access.

The Grand Traverse Region is one of the TOP PLACES TO VISIT! Originally known as the cherry capital of the world, it is now home to numerous vineyards, wineries, distilleries and breweries PLUS miles and miles of pristine shoreline, nationally recognized events--such as the National Cherry Festival, and a recent distinction of being the Most Beautiful Place in America (our Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore). This home, while boasting a serene and peaceful setting, is in the middle of all of this!

This property abuts the Whitewater Township Park, which has 150 acres of wooded trails, 2,000+ feet of shoreline along Elk Lake, and a public boat launch and swim area. Elk Lake is your entry point to the “Chain of Lakes”, a 55+mile watershed of 14 interconnected lakes and rivers, including the infamous Torch Lake Sandbar. Rent a boat for the week from one of the many local marinas.

This area has earned a place on some of the best "Top 10" lists. Traverse City is a 'foodie' town with many options to fit a budget. You could easily stay a week and not see it all. From the lakes, beaches, and rivers; the eclectic towns scattered throughout the region; golf; kayaking; lighthouses; concerts and events; hiking and biking trails; museums; casinos; wineries, breweries, and distilleries.... This place has it all!


WELCOME :)
My concept is to provide you a home away from home. The idea is to pull up, drop your bags and begin your perfect vacation!
This home has a large open floor plan with vaulted cathedral ceilings and bamboo floors throughout. There are many multiple areas for gathering and relaxing.
The kitchen, open to the dining room, is fully equipped with everything you will need to entertain and enjoy a carefree vacation: dishes, utensils, cookware, glassware. The dining table can seat 6. The granite counter top bar area seats 4.
Relax with a cocktail in the formal living room. Enjoy the view from the bank of bright windows. Unwind and read a book, or watch the large screen television with surround sound.
There is a recently remodeled full bath on the main floor--conveniently located. It has a large tiled shower that is very accessible (a low edge). Towels, linens, soaps and shampoos are provided.
There is a computer nook for those desiring a private work space.
The main floor bedroom is large and airy and has a king size bed and private bath. The shower and stool are isolated from the double vanity sink area....so sharing space while getting ready for an outing is a breeze. The room also has a very large walk in closet with iron & ironing board.
The 2nd bedroom, on the upper level, has a double bed and a trundle bed. The room could comfortably sleep 4.
The 3rd bedroom, on the upper level, has a double bed and overlooks the woods & lawn.
The 3rd bathroom, on the upper level, is located between the two bedrooms. It has a step in shower/tub, vanity and stool.
The 4th bedroom is in the lower level (finished, walk-out basement). It has a king Sleep Number bed and also one twin bed. This space could comfortably sleep 3.
There are two decks outside. The front deck is great for sunning--it never has any shade. Bring your sun tan lotion! The side deck is large, located immediately off the kitchen French doors and is partially shaded by noon. It has an umbrella table and chairs as well as additional cushioned chairs. There is also a gas grill on the deck, the perfect place for a summer barbecue.
The property has ample space for parking. The driveway is large and asphalt paved. There is a fire pit area for roasting s'mores. Beach volleyball and public swimming can be found at the township park right next door!

Every effort will be made to ensure you have an amazing and memorable vacation. Reserve your space today!

Property manager

Sally Murray

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

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Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Flintfields Horse Park - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 28 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater American Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McGee's 72 - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access. located?

Situated in Williamsburg, this golf vacation home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Elk Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Flintfields Horse Park. Turtle Creek Casino and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Property
This home was perfect for our group of 7 adults and 2 children. Plenty of common space for all of us to gather to play games and watch movies. The host was very helpful. Check in was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mjlafleche

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
The house and property were beautiful and Sally was very responsive. Went on a wine tour and a lot of fun was had by the whole group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This house was perfect for our family vacation. Plenty of space for the little ones to play and the kitchen worked out well for us. Close to Elk Rapids, which is what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Weekend
The home was clean and in a wonderful area. The setting is very relaxing for a fire, to sit out on the deck, and relax with friends or family! Close to Traverse Bay where we rented a boat for the day, and closer to Elk and Torch lake. I would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property
Property is great! Home was very clean and the no space was as described. We really enjoyed the peaceful setting and proximity to Elk Rapids. I highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Setting
This house was in a great location. Peaceful setting, walking trails and boat dock nearby, and easy drives to Torch Lake, Traverse City and Charlevoix. We enjoyed our week long stay here. We had 6 adults, and every couple had their own space and bathroom. The house was clean, comfortable and had a lot of amenities. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home for Family vacation
This house was all that was advertised and more. The close proximity to the water with the privacy and space for our family was perfect. Everything was very well communicated and there was no need for us to contact the property manager at any time. Information inside the house was clear and concise. It was perfect for two families with both adults and teens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peter S.

R & R
Our stay was great! Very peaceful. The house was very clean and user friendly. We had weather that required both air conditioning and heat and both worked great. It was the perfect size for our family. It was really nice to have television available for the evenings. The house and property were great for our dogs. The location made Traverse City, golf courses, Elk Rapids and other areas very accessible.

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Cozy Rural Retreat
Good rural location to many popular cities. Nicely updated kitchen and beautiful renovated downstairs full bath. No wifi and sketchy hot spots, which were problems since two of our college kids had homework to do. Overall, the outside of the house needs significant TLC with peeling paint and overgrown walkways. Great washer and dryer downstairs but the area contained many of owner's personal belongings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Kelly E.

Great location but house could use some attention.
The location of this home is great! We had a quick drive to Traverse City and about 40 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Location wise-perfect. Sally was great to work with. Quick to reply to my questions and gave us great suggestions for beaches and parks nearby. The house itself was OK. The kitchen with the big island with seating was great for the kids. Overall though, this wasn't the most kid friendly house. The deck was missing a bunch of the railings. The railing that is there, the spindles are wide enough for our two year old to fit through (thankfully she didn't fall!) In the house, the baby gates (provided at the house) don't secure to the wall at the top of either set of stairs. The spindles in the railings at the top of the stairs are about 6 inches apart, not up to code and definitely wide enough for a child to fit through!! FYI, In the master bathroom, the hot and cold water are backwards. (Cold turns on hot etc.) The air conditioning worked great in the master bedroom side of the house. Upstairs, the bedrooms stayed pretty warm. There are ceiling fans up there which helped a lot. Outside the house- the pictures on VRBO must be pretty old. The house and landscaping appear to be a bit neglected. The weeds in the gardens are so overgrown they are practically trees. Normally this wouldn't be a problem with our stay inside, but on the one day it rained, we had to walk through the wet overgrown weeds and branches that line (and reach over) the sidewalk. The paint is peeling off all over the house. The railing from the round part of the deck was all ripped off. It just looks like it could use some attention. This is a great house for adults, but not very kid friendly. There are baby gates provided but they don't attach to the walls properly. The board games provided which would've been great on our rainy day were missing some essential pieces to play. FYI, there isn't a pack 'n play, booster, etc. provided. You'd have to bring your own. We enjoyed the location! We had a great campfire outside at the campfire pit. And made some good memories up north. If you're traveling with kids under 5 though, you may want to look for somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came back
Our family thourally enjoyed our stay so much that we came back for a second visit. Everything was so convient for our family of 10 to use and to get around. Very peaceful up north getaway. Sally ( the host ) responds very quickly to your questions. We we're missing some sheets and she made a special delivery to make sure we had some. We will be back whenever we can !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
House was lovely and well equipped for our stay, absolutely no complaints! Hosts very kind and quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., OKEMOS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent break for the family
This property was just what we hoped for and more. Secluded, peaceful, but actually not far from anything you would want. Very comfortable and well laid out for our extended family of 9 1/2. Beautiful boat launch down the road. Never crowded. We would definately come back. Thank you !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible!
Awesome location, beautiful home. Enjoyed our time in this amazing home, able to shop, site see in the surrounding areas. Loved it. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as listed and perfect location for are family bat trip to Torch lake.
Was a very easy and convenient location Sally was a great host as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
It had lots of space for our family to enjoy and catch up on the twos of Covid and meet the newest member the group
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Location near Traverse City
The property was well maintained and located conveniently near Traverse City and ElK Rapids, Michigan. Driving back and forth was very picturesque through local cherry orchards and provided a great opportunity to purchase locally grown cherries. You can definitely see the property was updated and the deck was a great place to unwind and enjoy the night sky at the end of the day. The cleaning crew was not detail oriented during clean up and there are two beds in the basement. The basement was not set up as a comfortable sleeping space, the area definitely needed a dehumidifier. The extra outdoor space and firepit was an added bonus to enjoying a quiet, relaxing evening. There is a short drive to the campground to access the nearby lake, the property is not located near water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
A beautiful home for our large group. Enjoyed the outside as well as the inside. Great location. Great condition.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B., Nabb, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close proximity to Water
Clean and spacious! Plenty of sitting areas to accommodate a large group. Relaxing, down from the water. Property manager was easy to deal with and accommodating. Reasonably priced. Fireplace outside made for a nice evening. Would highly reccomend using this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get a way
Property was everything we could ask for. The house had plenty of room for everyone and deck was perfect for a early morning coffee and late nite drink. Fire pit was perfect for the 2 nights with out power due to the storms. Can’t wait to visit this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Waterford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home! It was the perfect size for our annual trip with 4 couples and we loved the proximity to the boat launch on Elk Lake... made it super easy for us to enjoy both Elk and Torch Lakes! Sally was great to work with in answering questions and very responsive. We hope to come back for another stay in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
This home is on a peaceful lot yet close enough to go into Elk Rapids and Traverse, as well as the wineries without the business and traffic of Traverse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cliff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, nice location
The property was very nice and clean. Plenty of space. One thing I hadn’t seen in other reviews is that there is a very nice township park on the lake just 2 minutes down the road. Communication with the host was good, and everything was very smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Away
The house was great, very well equipped, clean, and spacious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021