Traverse City House for Rent: Excellent 3 BR 2 BA Waterfront Home Near Traverse City, on E. Grand Traverse Bay - Property 316232

Amenities: Amenities: TV/VCR/DVD, washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen and laundry room, attached 2-car garage, grill, and campfire pit on the deck. Tennis courts are nearby, and the Grand Traverse Winery is 3 minutes away. The Mapleton Grocery, Restaurant, and Gas Station is 4 minutes away. The Bowers Harbor public park with picnic facilities, the tennis courts, and play equipment is just 4 minutes away. Also, the Bowers Harbor nature preserve, public boat launch, and the famous Bowers Harbor Inn restaurant are all just 4 minutes away.

Activities: Swimming and fishing on the bay; biking on picturesque country roads and hiking on area trails on the Old Mission Peninsula; golfing on the many golf courses in the Traverse City area, including 'The Bear'; close to great shopping, wineries, antique shops, fine restaurants, many area festivals including the National Cherry Festival; 2 Casinos nearby; museums, zoo, tall sailing ship cruises on Grand Traverse Bay; snowmobiling on trails and lakes in winter and downhill and cross-country skiing at area ski resorts. About 30 minutes to the renowned Interlochen Arts Academy and National Music Camp, 45 minutes to Sleeping Bear National Park, and Lake Michigan beaches. The Old Mission Peninsula is world famous for its cherry orchards and wineries.

Area: The peninsula has a historic light house, great sandy beach, general store, and nature trails at the tip; several wineries; and offers magnificent views of both the East and West Arms of Grand Traverse Bay. Visit the plaque noting that the tip of the Old Mission Peninsula is the half-way point between the North Pole and the equator. The area is great for either fishing or just relaxing in your boat or canoe. The loons, fish and an occasional Bald Eagle bring nature to life.