Clean, comfortable cottage. Water views Switch If from the kitchen and living room areas. You would barely know that the road runs between the house and the beach. Very few cars. Host Aaron has thoughtfully provided extras that most VRBO’s do not. Firewood is provided, charcoal and lighter fluid for the brick grill by the beach and also a propane grill close to the house. Soaps, shampoo, toilet paper, etc. are all provided. I always wonder what kind of coffee maker I will find at a rental. Here there was a choice of a traditional Mr. coffee, a K cup machine, and even a French press. Both regular and decaf ground coffees, a variety of K cups and even tea were all provided. Plenty of towels are available for bath, beach and the hot tub. The bedrooms are separated with the hall and the bathroom between them. The hot tub is on the back of the house facing the woods, so quite private. I’m sure the area is quite a bit busier in summer, but as this was the first week of April, it felt private and secluded. The house backs up to Deep woods and there are trees and foliage between houses.
The water in Grand Traverse Bay is absolutely stunning and crystal clear. There are several wineries just a few miles away. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.