Summary:
Welcome home to your beachside getaway at Lakeshore Resort in Traverse City, Michigan! Our newly renovated, historic resort is located at the base of the East Grand Traverse Bay. Enjoy relaxing, swimming, and building sandcastles with the softest sugar sand on our spacious private beach.
Whether you want an intimate getaway with your spouse, or want to host a family reunion, Lakeshore Resort is the perfect, private, lakeside stay!
The Space:
Welcome to Sandpiper Cottage, the epitome of a beach side cottage. With all of the classic characteristics of a home in a “seaside” town, you truly get a beachy escape with Sandpiper Cottage! Before you even walk inside, take in the breathtaking porch, with ample seating and space to enjoy each morning, afternoon, and evening from the comfort of your private space. Sandpiper Cottage embraces its original charm through our renovations with its intimate floor plan and historic windows. With its stand alone structure, it is one of the quietest units on the Lakeshore Resort property! Just a short walk to the courtyard and private sandy beach, Sandpiper Cottage has breathtaking bay views and is perfect for your Northern Michigan getaway!
Guest Access:
With a community style layout, Lakeshore Resort is like a miniature neighborhood. It is a space that is perfect for family reunions, gatherings, or getting together with your friends. With private units sleeping various amounts of people, Lakeshore Resort is the best of both worlds; you can have your separate space while also enjoying an outdoor community and shared space with your family, friends, and other guests. Most units have their own front porch with a table and chairs, but there are also multiple shared seating options including beach lounge chairs and a grill with a picnic table.
Lakeshore Resort combines the best contemporary comforts and conveniences with quaintness, charm, and simplicity for a perfect lakeside resort. Each unit is fully furnished and stocked with all of your vacation needs! All units have window air conditioning (and heat for the chilly months!), a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker, and a living space with a Smart TV, Wi-Fi, and a DVD player. All linens, towels, trash bags, paper towels, and bathroom toiletries are provided for your stay. Please check out our full list of amenities to help inform your packing list!
The Neighborhood:
Just minutes away from downtown Traverse City, Lakeshore Resort allows for beach days and city nights. Downtown Traverse City is stocked with the best shopping, dining, and entertainment options around! Be sure to check out our suggestions in your booking information after you have made your reservation!
If you are looking for family friendly activities, the TART Trail is seconds away for biking and walking adventures. Pirates Cove Adventure Park and Mini Golf Courses is a fan favorite with ice cream and fudge shops nearby. When looking for fun things to do in the area like horseback riding or kayaking, feel free to reach out to the Bayshore Vacation Rentals team and we will be happy to help plan your trip with you!
Other Things to Note:
This adorable cottage embraces its classic cottage charm and has a small bathroom with a width of about 3 feet. With one double bed, the space is perfect for two people but can accommodate up to four if the additional guests are small children. The sleeper sofa is small and is not recommended for adults.
Lakeshore Resort grounds are a shared space with all guests staying at the resort. Areas like the BBQ grill and picnic table, as well as, the beach and the parking lot are all included in these shared spaces. Our Lakeshore Resort team members maintain the grounds daily, keeping the space tidy and clean during your stay.
Lakeshore Resort does not have boats or watercraft available to rent. With no dock, if you should rent any watercraft or boats, there is a boat launch nearby and boats can be anchored off shore. If you have small watercraft items like kayaks or canoes, they can be pulled up and stored on our private beach for the duration of your stay.
The parking lot is a shared space with numbered spots for your unit you are staying in. It is a small parking lot and there is not enough room for a boat trailer or trailer parking. If you are looking for a place off site to park a boat trailer, Timber Ridge has accepted parking in the past and is minutes away. Be sure to give them a call for usage and rates.
There are cameras on the premises that faces the parking lots and office area.