TC Bungalow
Where you'll be
Welcome to Traverse City Bungalow —a thoughtfully designed, owner-managed spa retreat that consistently exceeds expectations. Guests don’t just stay here… they come back. This cozy yet amenity-rich bungalow has earned its reputation for being immaculately clean, incredibly relaxing, and surprisingly well-appointed, offering features rarely found in a home of this size. From the private backyard spa to the peaceful neighborhood setting, TC Bungalow delivers the perfect balance of wellness, comfort, and location. Guests consistently describe the home as peaceful, restorative, better than the photos, and an oasis close to everything.
WHY GUESTS LOVE OUR TC Bungalow:
• ⭐ Exceptionally clean—frequently described as spotless and better than hotels
• ♨️ Private spa oasis with hot tub, barrel sauna & cold plunge
• 🧘 Massage chairs for true rest and recovery
• 🐕 One of the most dog-friendly stays in Traverse City
• 🌿 Fully fenced backyard—perfect for pups and privacy
• 🕯️ Thoughtful details everywhere (robes, charging ports, labeled amenities)
• 🎮 Arcade cocktail table—a guest favorite
• 📲 Detailed check-in instructions and mobile guest guide provided
• 📍 Quiet neighborhood just minutes from downtown TC
• 💬 Owner-managed with hands-on care and highly responsive service
GUEST ACCESS: Guests enjoy private access to the entire main-level bungalow and backyard spa oasis, designed for relaxation, comfort, and convenience.
🛌SLEEPING & LIVING
• 🛏️ Primary Bedroom: King bed, charging ports, cozy linens
• 🛏️ Second Bedroom: Queen bed, plush bedding, French Door Deck Access
• 🛋️ Comfortable living room with plush seating
• 📺 Smart TVs throughout the home
🍽️KITCHEN & DINING
• 🍳 Fully stocked kitchen for real cooking
• ☕ Keurig + drip coffee maker (complimentary pods)
• 🥄 Quality cookware, dishes, and utensils
• 🧂 Starter essentials provided
🌿OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA OASIS
• ♨️ Hot tub (guests’ favorite!)
• 🔥 Barrel sauna
• 🧊 Cold plunge
• 🔥 Fire pit with seating
• 💡 Deck with café string lights
• 🍔 BBQ grill
🐾PET FRIENDLY FEATURES
• 🐕 Fully fenced private backyard
• 🦴 Dog-friendly amenities (bowls, toys, treats—per reviews!)
• 🐾 Additional pet fee applies (pre-trip)
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
• 📝 A digitally signed Vacation Rental Agreement is required to finalize all reservations
• 🐕 Dogs allowed with approval + $150 additional cleaning/sanitization fee
• 🚭 No smoking, no candles, no parties or events
• 🧾 Must be 25+ to book; photo ID may be required
• 📹 Exterior security cameras monitor driveway/entry only (no interior views)
• 🏠 Owner-managed property; owner may be on-site in a separate lower-level studio
• 🕒 Early arrival / late departure (when available):
– 1–2 hours → $50
– 2–4 hours → $100
– Subject to availability & advance approval
• 📘 Full house rules listed in vacation rental agreement
• 🛠️ Guest-caused damage: Guests are responsible for repair or replacement costs for any damage during their stay. For high-value amenities (wall-mounted TVs, and fixtures), professional repair or installation may be required.
• 💬 Guests consistently praise communication, cleanliness, and attention to detail
NOTE: This homeowner occupies a lower level studio suite and may be present during your stay.
📍 LOCATION & GETTING AROUND:
• 🚗 Private driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles
• 🚲2 Adult bikes provided + Bikes for rent available nearby; TC is very bike-friendly
• 🚕 Uber/Lyft readily available (guests confirm fast pickups)
• ✈️ Cherry Capital Airport (10 min) – Quick and easy arrivals and departures.
🎯NEARBY ACTIVITIES
Discover how many activities are just minutes away from Traverse City Bungalow—whether you’re here to relax, explore, or enjoy classic Up North adventures.
• ☕ Mundos Coffee & Local Cafés (walk/bike) – A guest-favorite morning stop just down the street.
• 🚲 TART Trail & Boardman Lake Loop (minutes) – Scenic biking, walking, and running paths connecting to downtown and beaches.
• 🏖️ West Bay & Clinch Park Beach (10 min) – Sandy shores, sunsets, swimming, and waterfront strolls.
• 🛍️ Downtown Traverse City & Front Street (8–10 min) – Shopping, dining, wine bars, breweries, and festivals.
• 🍷 Old Mission Peninsula Wineries (15–25 min) – Award-winning vineyards with sweeping bay views.
• 🍇 Leelanau Peninsula Wineries & Villages (20–35 min) – Suttons Bay, Leland, and charming coastal stops.
• 🌲 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (40 min) – Iconic dunes, beaches, hikes, and breathtaking overlooks.
• 🚤 Grand Traverse Bay (minutes) – Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and shoreline parks.
• 🎣 Fishing Charters & Marina Access (10–15 min) – Salmon, trout, and bay cruising.
• ⛳ Traverse City Golf Courses (10–20 min) – Public and championship courses throughout the region.
• 🍽️ Local Restaurants & Grocery Stores (5 min) – Everything you need close by.
• 🐕 Dog-Friendly Trails & Beaches (seasonal) – Perfect for guests traveling with pups.
• 🌟 Guests love the location – Quiet, safe neighborhood that feels tucked away yet close to everything.
Whether you’re here for a spa-style reset, wine tasting, beach days, or outdoor adventure, Traverse City Bungalow puts it all within easy reach.
Features and Amenities
What Our Guests Are Saying
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The house was very cute & comfortable. The back yard is a great private oasis—hot tub, sauna, fire-pit, string lights…very relaxing! We’ll be back!
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10/10. We’ll be back!
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The TC Bungalow was perfect for our 1 week stay in TC. We were able to quickly get out of town to enjoy the surrounding areas (Sutton’s Bay, Empire, Bellaire, Torch Lake, etc) and easy get downtown TC to grab a bite or a cocktail in the evening. The place itself was cute. The backyard was great for our 2 small dogs. No end of sniffing. The fence was in fantastic shape so we felt very comfortable with the dogs in the yard. Lots of nice touches like the massage chairs, foot massagers, sauna, cold plunge, etc. Dan and his team were super communicative. It was a great stay and we recommend 5 stars!
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Absolute terrific place to stay if you’re visiting TC as a couple or a small group. Will definitely be staying again or at another one of their properties.
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We stayed here for my birthday weekend with our 2 pups and found it difficult to want to leave. We enjoyed the massage chairs, the sauna, the cold plunge, and the hot tub. The lighting in the backyard at nighttime was so relaxing and truly felt like our own oasis away from the world. What stood out the most is a big storm rolled through the first night we were there and a bunch of branches fell off the trees, disconnecting a strand of lights and shattering them. I contacted them the next morning to let them know what happened and less than 2 hours later they were there fixing the strand and cleaning the glass. Lisa was absolutely delightful and we loved how on top of things her and Shawne were during the stay. We absolutely cannot wait to stay here and at their other locations again in the future.
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We had an excellent minimoon stay here. The property was beautiful, quiet and private and the hot tub, sauna, and massage equipment were all very relaxing. The host was very helpful and communicative and their local recommendations were fantastic, especially the nearby Mundos coffee. Would recommend!
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Great spot in TC for us.
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Dan was super responsive and helpful. Place was good location to everything we did in town but also private enough to stay comfortably with our dogs. House had everything we needed. Would definitely visit again!
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The house was very cute & comfortable. The back yard is a great private oasis—hot tub, sauna, fire-pit, string lights…very relaxing! We’ll be back!
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10/10. We’ll be back!
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The TC Bungalow was perfect for our 1 week stay in TC. We were able to quickly get out of town to enjoy the surrounding areas (Sutton’s Bay, Empire, Bellaire, Torch Lake, etc) and easy get downtown TC to grab a bite or a cocktail in the evening. The place itself was cute. The backyard was great for our 2 small dogs. No end of sniffing. The fence was in fantastic shape so we felt very comfortable with the dogs in the yard. Lots of nice touches like the massage chairs, foot massagers, sauna, cold plunge, etc. Dan and his team were super communicative. It was a great stay and we recommend 5 stars!
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Absolute terrific place to stay if you’re visiting TC as a couple or a small group. Will definitely be staying again or at another one of their properties.
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We stayed here for my birthday weekend with our 2 pups and found it difficult to want to leave. We enjoyed the massage chairs, the sauna, the cold plunge, and the hot tub. The lighting in the backyard at nighttime was so relaxing and truly felt like our own oasis away from the world. What stood out the most is a big storm rolled through the first night we were there and a bunch of branches fell off the trees, disconnecting a strand of lights and shattering them. I contacted them the next morning to let them know what happened and less than 2 hours later they were there fixing the strand and cleaning the glass. Lisa was absolutely delightful and we loved how on top of things her and Shawne were during the stay. We absolutely cannot wait to stay here and at their other locations again in the future.
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We had an excellent minimoon stay here. The property was beautiful, quiet and private and the hot tub, sauna, and massage equipment were all very relaxing. The host was very helpful and communicative and their local recommendations were fantastic, especially the nearby Mundos coffee. Would recommend!
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Great spot in TC for us.
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Dan was super responsive and helpful. Place was good location to everything we did in town but also private enough to stay comfortably with our dogs. House had everything we needed. Would definitely visit again!