Brakel Point Homestead

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:
536 Brakel Point Drive
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: 4:00 pm (Early check in is only available with approval from Bayshore Vacations, please message us for assistance.)

🅿️ Parking: You are allowed up to 4 cars in the driveway, please reach out to BVR Management for any questions.

🔓 Entry: Please enter through the front door via keypad code. (The garage is currently not for parking). Entry code will be sent to you one hour before your check in time of 4:00 pm.

 
🛜 WiFi Login:
Network Name: SpectrumSetUp-CO
Password: fluentocean471

*We have a Roku set up for each TV in the house. Use the remote to log into your Netflix, Hulu, and other accounts you are able to sign into.

 Quiet Hours: Please follow along with our lake quiet hours 10:00 pm - 8:00 am. This is to respect the residents on the lake, sound carries. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of your stay! Have fun and enjoy, but do so respectfully :)

🗑 Trash & Recycling: Please make sure all trash is taken out of the home, bagged and fits in the trash bins outside on the left side of the garage. Please take the trash bins to the top of the hill. This is a shared drive so all trash must be picked up at the top of the drive before the road turns down to the house. Please be sure to put the trash out if you are staying until Thursday morning. Failure to out all trash and recycling in the bins provided, or failure to take the trash to the top of the hill on Wednesday night, may result in an additional fee.

*Trash pick up is early Thursday morning.

☕️ 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!

Heating and Cooling: The home has central air. Please be mindful of keeping the windows and doors shut while the A/C is on.

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

Extra Linens: Extra linens for the bedrooms can be found in their respective closets, or additionally spared in linen closets.

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

Pets: Pets are not allowed on the property. If there is proof of an animal being inside the home you may be subject to an extra fee for additional cleaning services.

Grill: The grill is ready to use since it is hooked up to the house's propane, making life a little bit easier!

Fireplace: Please do not leave the fireplace on while unattended or overnight.

Water toys: We have a kayak and paddle boards for your use! Along with misc water tubes and toys! Dock: Please use the dock freely! Unless you are renting the boat, do not use or sit on or use the boat for liability purposes. Do not leave chairs on the dock overnight as they could be blown into the lake. Please be mindful of any trash and snacks being eaten outside so wrappers do not end up in the lake.

Pontoon Boat: If you are interested in renting the pontoon, please contact Bayshore Vacations via message. This is not included in the rental rate and is an additional cost. Please know there is a liability waiver and agreement to sign prior to renting.

House Rules: No smoking. No pets are allowed on the property. Fireworks are also prohibited. Please follow along with our lake quiet hours 10:00 pm - 8:00 am. This is to respect the residents on the lake, sound carries. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of your stay!

📋 Before checking out we ask that you:

  • Please load the dishwasher and run it.

  • Place all used towels in the bathrooms.

  • 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.

  • Close and lock all doors & windows.

  • Ensure all belongings and supplies are off the dock and boat (if applicable).


🔒Check-Out: Thank you so much for staying with us at Brakel Point Homestead! We hope that you enjoyed your stay and were able to relax and have a great time! Here’s a few items to remember on your way out: Check out is promptly at 10:00 am. Please make sure all of your dishes are washed. Remove all food items from the fridge and freezer. Remember to lock all doors and windows. Double check the beach, boat, and general premise for any personal items. Thank you again for staying with us at Brakel Point Homestead! We hope to host you again in the future! Safe travels! Best, Bayshore Vacation Rentals

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

Nittolo’s

Brick-oven pizzas & authentic Italian
104 Main Street, Lake Leelanau
Local's tip: For a next-level dining experience, ask to meet Eric!

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