Bayside Bungalow

Welcome! We're excited to have you as our guest. We've curated this guide to help you fully utilize our home and discover our favorite local places to eat, drink, shop and experience. Enjoy!
🏠 Address:
11116 S W Bay Shore Dr
Traverse City, MI (Directions)

Save the time of shopping and packing groceries! Stocked delivers to our home and  fridge before you arrive or while you're out

🕓 Check-In: Check in: 4:00 pm (Early Check-in is only available by approval from Bayshore Vacations, please message us for assistance). Keyless entry code: The code will be sent to you one hour before your check-in time. To use Keyless entry: Gently tap to wake up the lock. Enter your code followed by # To lock hold down the # for a few seconds. You should hear a beep and sometimes it will say “locked".

Check-Out: Before 10:00 am. Our cleaning service will arrive at the house promptly at 10:00 am. There are more check-out instructions below. Please message us 24 hours prior to your check out to request a late checkout. Late checkout without approval will be subject to fee.

🅿️ Parking: There is a private driveway for parking.

🔓 Entry: Check in: 4:00 pm (Early Check-in is only available by approval from Bayshore Vacations, please message us for assistance). Keyless entry code: The code will be sent to you one hour before your check-in time. To use Keyless entry: Gently tap to wake up the lock. Enter your code followed by # To lock hold down the # for a few seconds. You should hear a beep and sometimes it will say “locked".
🛜 WiFi Login:
Network Name: SpectrumSetup-60
Password: fastdawn825

*If wifi is failing, please be sure to unplug the router for 5 minutes and plug back in. If this does not work, please reach out to Bayshore Vacations via message.

Check in: 4:00 pm (Early Check-in is only available by approval from Bayshore Vacations, please message us for assistance). Keyless entry code: The code will be sent to you one hour before your check-in time. To use Keyless entry: Gently tap to wake up the lock. Enter your code followed by # To lock hold down the # for a few seconds. You should hear a beep and sometimes it will say “locked".

 Quiet Hours:  Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm - 7:00 am. We just ask that you please respect the residents in the building and neighboring units. There will be a $500 charge to renters if police are called by other residents due to noise complaints.  Have fun and enjoy, but do so respectfully :)

🗑 Trash & Recycling: Please bag all trash and make use of the bins in our parking lot.

Recycling: There is a black bin for your use next to the garbage can in the kitchen. Before you check out: Please place recyclables in the black bin in the garage with a green top labeled recycle.

Garbage: Garbage is picked up on Monday morning. There are regular garbage bags under the sink. Feel free to use the garbage can in the kitchen during your stay. Prior to check out please place all trash in the big bin outdoors by the garage. If you are staying through Saturday or Sunday, it would be much appreciated if you could please place your garbage bag in the garbage bin outside and take to the side of the road by Saturday (if this is your check out) or Sunday evening. (Garbage is picked up on Monday morning). If you are staying through or passed Monday please place trash bin out on the road so it can be picked up and trash does not pile up on Monday AM or Sunday night. We would hate trash to pile up for our next guests.

☕️ Coffee: We have a coffee maker, allowing both a hot water pour and a standard pot of coffee. We provide ground coffee for your use (& cream and sugar!)

🍴 Kitchen: Cooking oils and spices (and salt & pepper) can be found in the cupboards!

Pillows & Blankets: Extra pillows and blankets can be found in the closets of each bedroom.

Laundry: The laundry unit is upstairs in the hallway and is available for your use!

Pull out couch in living room: The couch in the living room is a pull-out that will sleep two comfortably. Sheets, blankets, and pillows for this can be found in the dresser in the TV stand.

Here are a few instructions to help you during your stay: The outdoor lights are on a timer. Please leave the first light by the front door in the “on” position. 1. Using the dishwasher: Tap letter P Until the ECO button is highlighted. Press/hold the play button for 2 secs, then gently close the door and it should run. The instruction book for the dishwasher is also in the top drawer to the right of the dishwasher by the sink, if you need it.

📋 Before checking out we ask that you:

  • Please load the dishwasher and run it.

  • Please strip beds and place linens, towels, bed sheets in the hamper that is located in each room. You may leave dirty linens/towels in the laundry room as well.

  • Remove all food from the refrigerator & freezer.

  • If you have extra trash/ recycling, please take it to the appropriate bins located outside.

  • Double check to make sure you have not left any personal items in the property or on the rooftop.

  • Close and lock all doors & windows.


🔒Check-Out: 10:00 am. Our cleaning service will arrive at the house promptly at 10am. Please message us 24 hours prior to your check out to request a late checkout. Late checkout without approval will be subject to fee.

Drive Safe!

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Seasonally driven breakfast menu - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

Sugar 2 Salt

Breakfast & brunch restaurant
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
Local's tip: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!

The Towne Plaza

Breakfast & lunch restaurant
203 Cass St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try the blueberry pancakes!

Folgarelli’s

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Grab their pasta, sauce, meatballs & focaccia for a quick authentic meal!

Charles and Reid Detroit Pizza

Pizza, salads & sandwiches. Beer & wine to go
113 E. State Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: They have a great $7 beer & slice Lunch Special!

Barrio

Tacos & tequilas
305 W Front St, Traverse City

Red Ginger

Asian cuisine & sushi
237 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Elegant/casual dining room dress code. Casual attire accepted in the bar

The Burrow

California-inspired restaurant
12930 S W Bayshore Dr, Traverse City

Taproot Cider House

Mostly organic restaurant & tapped ciders
300 E. Front Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great food and excellent selection of tapped ciders

Dairy Lodge

Local ice cream shop
405 N Division St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Cash only. They are open late during Summer
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

Mundos 305

Coffee bar
305 W Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try the Cheddar Lime Hash Burrito!

Silver Spruce Brewing Company

Local brewery with food truck on-site
439 E Eighth Street, Traverse City
Distance: 0.3 miles
Local's tip: Comfortable place to hang out. Great beer!

Rare Bird Brewpub

Local brewery & food
229 Lake Ave, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great beer & cocktails on draft. Try the pork belly nachos!

Mammoth Distilling

Craft cocktails lounge
221 Garland St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great live music most Wed-Sat. Bring in food from Archie's at The Workshop

The Parlor

Craft cocktails, wine, MI beers & food
205 Lake Ave., Traverse City
Locals Tip: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF Cocktails 4-6pm. Live music Thurs, Fri, Sat

The Pub

Downtown Gastropub
160 E Front St, Traverse City

North Bar TC

TC’s only year round rooftop lounge
160 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great place to watch sports

Left Foot Charley

Urban winery & tasting room
806 Red Dr Suite #100, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great patio. Try the Cinnamon Girl cider. Delish!

Bonobo Winery

Old Mission Peninsula Winery
12011 Center Rd, Traverse City

Shady Lane Cellars

Leelanau Peninsula winery & vineyard
9580 E Shady Ln, Suttons Bay
Local's note: Great place for good wine with a great patio and outdoor bar.
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers & more
Parking Lot B, Corner of E Grandview Pkwy @ Cass St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

Clinch Park

Beach, splash pad, restrooms, cafe & more
161 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
Local's Tip: Great place to enjoy a beautiful sunrise

State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay

Local downtown movie theaters
Downtown Traverse City
Local's tip: Saturday 10am Kids’ Matinees(State Theatre). All tickets only $1!!!

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Shopping, dining, tours & more
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Don't miss the tunnel tours.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Beaches, hiking & dunes along Lake Michigan
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor
Local's tip: Dunes get hot. Morning climbs in Summer are best. Take the scenic drive!

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd. Traverse City
Fresh produce & meats - Oryana

Shopping

Oryana

Organic Grocery Store and Café
260 E. 10th Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: The $5 Roasted Chickens on Wednesdays are the best in TC! Get them early!

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Shopping, dining, tours & more
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Don't miss the tunnel tours.

Burritt’s Fresh Markets

Specialty Grocery & Meat Market
509 W Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Fresh seafood and great brats for the grill

Bay Bread Co

Local artisan bakery
601 Randolph St, Traverse City
Local's tip: If you like cheese, try the Cheddar Cheese & Onion Loaf!

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsa and BBQ sauces!
Bike & XC ski rentals, sales & service - Brick Wheels

Services/Rentals

Brick Wheels

Bike service, sales & rentals
736 E 8th St, Traverse City

Leelanau Boat Co.

Boat rentals, service & storage
8585 E Bingham Rd, Traverse City
Local's tip: They have 2 NEW tritoons and a new pontoon for rent. They deliver!

JJ’s Just 1 More, Northern MI Tour

Transportation & tours
Norhtern MI

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service
Delivering Northern MI
Local's tip: Deliveres made into the rental & directly into the frigde before arrival

Green Mitt

A luxury, eco-friendly auto spa
1840 N US 31, Traverse City
Local's tip: The BEST free vacuums ever!
Downtown Traverse City

🍽 Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's.

🅿️ Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have metered parking and are strictly enforced (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm).
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day.

🚻 Public Restrooms (map)

🚲 TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route.

⛱️ Clinch Park
Metered parking.
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm.

🚗 Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies.

If you need to speak directly, please don't hesitate to call

Interested in owning in N. Michigan? Call Bob!

Enjoy!
~ The Bayshore Vacations Team