Vintage Cottage by the bay, downtown, bike trail

Entire cottage in Traverse City, Michigan

7 guests
4 bedrooms
4 beds
1.5 baths

Rated 4.86 out of 5 stars.

42 reviews

Hosted by Chelsea

Superhost
4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the smartlock.

Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.

Dedicated workspace

A common area with wifi that’s well-suited for working.

2026 Discounts! (2-5 night minimums)

7 nights: 10% off each night
2+ weeks: 18% off each night
4+ weeks: 20% off each night

The space
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.

We are dog-friendly! The dog fee is $200 per stay. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed. Please let us know if you are bringing a fur friend, so we can prep the house with amenities for your arrival. Please use our provided sofa covers and 'retired' towels for your fur friends, and please refrain from letting them on the beds. Booking guests will be responsible for any damage.

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: 013966