Bayview Boulder Lodge

Welcome! We're excited to have you as our guest. We've curated this mobile guest guide to help you enjoy our home to the fullest and to discover our favorite places in the area.
๐Ÿ  Address:
1825 Knoll View
Traverse City, MI (Directions)
***Our  driveway(image) is the left side of the fork, follow to the top of the hill


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

๐Ÿ•“ Check-In: 4pm

๐Ÿ”“ Entry: Please text me 30 minutes prior to arrival and I will meet you at our home

๐Ÿš˜ Parking: Please avoid driving and parking on lawn to prevent damage to sprinklers
WHILE YOU ARE OUR GUEST

*Please let us know promptly upon discovery of any damaged or broken items

๐Ÿ›œ Wi-Fi & TV Assistance:
Use the remotes for operating TVs. (We have many different remotes throughout our home so please keep remotes in the rooms in you find them)
Wi-Fi Name: Wifi70-5G
Password: shortboat341

๐Ÿ”’ Locking home: Use keys located on tray on main floor

Fireplace:
Main floor: Use remote located on mantle to operate fireplace. Do not attempt to adjust on fireplace(This requires professional resetting and charge).
Lower Level: Use thermostat on wall by stairs to fireplace. Do not attempt to adjust on fireplace(This requires professional resetting and charge).

Thermostats and Refrigerator:
Please do not change setting of refrigerators and wine fridge. Please keep thermostat set to Auto

Trash & Recycling:
Please bag all trash and make use of the bins at the base of our driveway

Coffee:
Coffee Maker makes both traditional brewed coffee or pods

Kitchen:
Cooking oils and spices can be found in the cupboards

Laundry:
The laundry room is located on lower level with laundry products provided

Hot Tub/Swim Spa:
Please keep gate closed and locked when not in use(see all rules)
Adjust the temperature, lighting, audio & jets to your preference(explanation of controls)
*Do not adjust master settings(This requires professional resetting and charge).

Gas Grill:
Please turn off propane and clean grates after each use

Patio Furniture:
Please keep covered when not in use. There is a bin on deck containing cushions

Outdoor Fire Pit: Please check for restrictions(current burn status)

Lawn Irrigation:
Lawn is watered daily from 12 am - 7 am

๐Ÿ•™ Check-Out: 10 am

๐Ÿ“‹ BEFORE CHECKING OUT WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE:


  • return all dishes to the floors in which they came from

  • wash all used dishes both kitchen and downstairs (just load the dishwasher and run it)

  • please CLEAN gas grill & cooking grates

  • leave all bedding on beds

  • wash and dry towels used for swim spa

  • remove food from the refrigerators & freezers

  • take trash/recycling to bins located at the base of our driveway near mailboxes

  • make sure all debris is removed from outdoor areas

  • please DO NOT lock front door at checkout

  • CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL OF YOUR BELONGINGS

  • Drive Safe!

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Brunch - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

Thatโ€™sa Pizza โ€“ Hammond

Local pizza place (3 locations)
1110 Hammond Rd E, Traverse City
1.5 miles from our home

Hopscotch Brick Oven & Taproom

Pizza, smoked meats, beer, wine & whiskey
2032 US-31, Traverse City
2.7 miles from our home
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Great smoked wings!

Bayview Inn

American Bar & Grill
5074 US Highway 31 N, Traverse City
4.4 miles from our home

Jetโ€™s Pizza

Pizza place. Take-out or delivery
1130 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City
5.6 miles from our home
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Jet's delivers to our home!

Red Ginger

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

Sugar 2 Salt

Locally sourced & seasonally driven breakfast
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
9.2 miles from our home
Local's tip: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!

Boathouse Restaurant

Eurocentric "farm to table" restaurant
14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City
16.5 miles from our home
Local's tip: Burger + glass of cabernet for only $18 on Wednesdays in the lounge

McGeeโ€™s No.72

New American fare, casual
4341 Michigan 72 East, Williamsburg
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

The Parlor

Craft cocktails & small plates
205 Lake Ave, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF cocktails 4-7pm daily. One of TC's best live music venues

Cuppa Joe(Eastside)

Coffee shop
1990 US-31, Traverse City

Stone Hound Brewing Company

Local brewery, pub fare, & vegan food
3593 Bunker Hill Road, Williamsburg

Mammoth Distilling

Craft cocktail lounge
221 Garland Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try a La Picante!

Left Foot Charley

Urban winery & tasting room
806 Red Drive, Traverse City

Mari Vineyards

Winery & tasting room
8175 Center Rd, Traverse City

Chateau Grand Traverse

Wine tastings & experiences
12239 Center Rd, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: The indoor-outdoor patio is heated & covered for year-round enjoyment

Jolly Pumpkin

Old Mission Peninsula brewery & restaurant
13512 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Mt. Holiday

Ski & snowboarding, tubing, ziplines & bar
3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City

Timberlee Hills

Snow tubing
10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City

Hickory Hills Recreation Area

Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, disc golf &
2000 Randolph St, Traverse City

Traverse City State Park Beach

Sandy beach on East Grand Traverse Bay
1265 US-31, Traverse City

Turtle Creek Casino

Casino just minutes from Traverse City
7741 M72 East, Williamsburg

Maple Bay Natural Area

Beach & hiking trails
10849 US-31, Williamsburg

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lakeโ€ฆ
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature public Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd, Traverse City

Ranch Rudolf

Four season outdoor recreational area
6841 Brown Bridge Rd, Traverse City
Local's note: Great snow mobile trails!
Fresh Produce - Groleau's Farm Market

Shopping

Burrittโ€™s Fresh Markets

Specialty grocery, wine, fresh meat & fish
509 W Front St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: TC's place for fresh seafood and hand cut fresh Black Angus steaks! Great wine selection and delicious house prepared foods for easy meals.

Groleauโ€™s Farm Market

Farm Market, Specialty Groceries, & Ice Cream
2100 Hammond Rd E, Traverse City

Royโ€™s General Store

General Store & Hardware
963 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The breakfast pizza is a can't miss!

Einstein Cycles

Bicycle sales, repairs, professional tune-ups, rentals, & epic group rides
1990 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City

Bayside Market

Specialty meats, seafood, wines, liquor, & deli
1532 US-31 N, Traverse City

Walgreens

Pharmacy
1290 W Main St, Gaylord

Doug Murdickโ€™s Fudge

Locally owned Fudge Shop
4500 N US-31 N, Traverse City

Costco

Membership priced groceries, gas, & more
125 E South Airport Rd, Traverse City

Nolanโ€™s Tobacco & Cocktail Bar

Cigars & Cocktail Bar
336 E Front St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Enjoy cigars & drinks on their shaded outdoor patio

Services/Rentals

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service
Delivering Northern MI
Local's tip: They deliver to 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!

Elite Carriage Company

Executive transportation services
1364 Alexander Dr, Traverse City

Snowblitz Snowmobile Rentals

Snowmobile rentals
525 High Lake Rd, Traverse City
Downtown Traverse City

๐Ÿฝ Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking (map)
Traverse City: Downtown and surrounding streets have strictly enforced metered parking (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Yearโ€™s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

Elk Rapids: No metered parking Downtown

๐Ÿšป Public Restrooms (map)

๐Ÿšฒ TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route

โ›ฑ๏ธ Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

๐Ÿš— Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies

If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to text me

Enjoy!
~ Patrick