Beachfront retreat, accessibility and eco-friendly
Entire cottage in Williamsburg, Michigan
- 10 guests
- 4 bedrooms
- 10 beds
- 2 baths
Hosted by Karin
- 5 years hosting
Listing highlights
Right on Lake Michigan
Steps from a sandy beach on Grand Traverse Bay, with Elk Rapids a 5-min drive away
Kayaks, paddleboards, and a firepit
Kayaks, paddleboards, a firepit for sunsets, and a hammock on a private beachfront property
A beach families keep coming back to
Guests highlight the private beach, beautiful surroundings, and how families return year after year
This is our home: serene and close to nature. Not for reunions, parties, campouts, or hotel-level use.
Chic cozy cottage, sandy beach on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, flat landscape with no steps. Unforgettable sunsets!
You are super close to Elk Rapids (5 min) and Traverse City (20 min) for all the amenities.
We are accessibility and eco-friendly: step-free entries, A/C mini-split units, tankless water heater, EV charger, radiant floor heat + step-free shower in 1 bathroom.
The space
Included are smart TV, Wi-Fi connection, Air Conditioning, ceiling fans, and washer/dryer.
Main cottage has 2 bedrooms: queen bedroom, bunk room 1 full and 3 twin bunkbeds, plus 1 bath, main dining and kitchen.
The guest house is adjacent to main cottage—but there is no interior door between them. Guest house has a separate front and back entry. It has 2 bedrooms: king bedroom, bunk room with 2 full and 2 twins, plus 1 bath, kitchenette, outdoor shower, patio with pergola. Accessibility features: step-free front and back doors, step-free shower, hand held shower spray with seat, and low platform bed. Guest house bedrooms each have individual mini-split A/C units.
Dining room has a 10-foot reclaimed wood table.
Well-stocked kitchen. Propane grill, firepit, hammock, kayaks and paddleboards.
There is no dishwasher.
Guest access
We recommend that you book for 1 week. Please message for less than 1 week or other start dates, based on availability.
Other things to note
No pets allowed (our family has dog/cat allergies). No shoes inside.
Chic cozy cottage, sandy beach on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, flat landscape with no steps. Unforgettable sunsets!
You are super close to Elk Rapids (5 min) and Traverse City (20 min) for all the amenities.
We are accessibility and eco-friendly: step-free entries, A/C mini-split units, tankless water heater, EV charger, radiant floor heat + step-free shower in 1 bathroom.
The space
Included are smart TV, Wi-Fi connection, Air Conditioning, ceiling fans, and washer/dryer.
Main cottage has 2 bedrooms: queen bedroom, bunk room 1 full and 3 twin bunkbeds, plus 1 bath, main dining and kitchen.
The guest house is adjacent to main cottage—but there is no interior door between them. Guest house has a separate front and back entry. It has 2 bedrooms: king bedroom, bunk room with 2 full and 2 twins, plus 1 bath, kitchenette, outdoor shower, patio with pergola. Accessibility features: step-free front and back doors, step-free shower, hand held shower spray with seat, and low platform bed. Guest house bedrooms each have individual mini-split A/C units.
Dining room has a 10-foot reclaimed wood table.
Well-stocked kitchen. Propane grill, firepit, hammock, kayaks and paddleboards.
There is no dishwasher.
Guest access
We recommend that you book for 1 week. Please message for less than 1 week or other start dates, based on availability.
Other things to note
No pets allowed (our family has dog/cat allergies). No shoes inside.
Where you’ll sleep
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What this place offers
Bay view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Accessibility features
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Williamsburg, Michigan, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
Cabana Shores is a private beachfront drive that does not allow through traffic.
Meet your host
Speaks English and French
Lives in Nashville, Tennessee
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within a day
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