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.
šŸ  Address:
1825 Knoll View
Traverse City, MI (Directions)
***OurĀ  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 andĀ  fridge before you arrive or while you're out

šŸ•“ Check-In: 4pm

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

🚘 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

šŸ›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

šŸ”’Ā 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

šŸ•™ Check-Out: 10 am

šŸ“‹ 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

Sugar 2 Salt

Locally sourced & seasonally driven breakfast
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
LOCAL'S NOTE: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!

Nittolo’s Little Italy
Nittolo’s Little Italy

Classic New York-style Italian eatery
155 Garland St, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The New York Style Happy Hour is one of the area's best food deals! Great take-out pizzas!

Bayview Inn

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

That’sa Pizza – Hammond

Local pizza place (3 locations)
1110 Hammond Rd E, Traverse City

Woodland Sweets

Ice cream shop
4386 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: The place for Moomers ice cream on the east side of Traverse City
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

Cuppa Joe(Eastside)

Coffee shop
1990 US-31, Traverse City

Bonobo Winery
Bonobo Winery

Winery & tasting room
12011 Center Rd, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Amazing views! One of the few places on Old Mission Peninsula to eat. Great food!

Brengman Family Wines
Brengman Family Wines

Winery, distillery, & eatery
9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City

Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate
Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate

Winery & tasting room
7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Gypsy Spirits

MI made crafts spirits & cocktails
309 W Front St, Traverse City

Jolly Pumpkin

Old Mission Peninsula brewery & restaurant
13512 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City

Stone Hound Brewing Company

Local brewery, pub fare, & vegan food
3593 Bunker Hill Road, Williamsburg
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Grand Traverse Tours
Grand Traverse Tours

Wine, beer, distillery tours, & transportation
Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula & Old Mission Peninsula

Nauti-Cat Cruises
Nauti-Cat Cruises

4 unique West Grand Traverse Bay cruises
615 E Front St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Pack some snacks to enjoy onboard. Make sure to try the Cat-Nip! Enter promo code ENJOY to save $5 on your cruise!!!

MI Sauna

Finnish Sauna experience
Traverse City State Park Beach
LOCAL'S TIP: Check out the Wednesday sessions. For an extra exhilirating experience, try it in the winter!

Mt. Holiday

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

Traverse City State Park Beach

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

Elmbrook Golf Course

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

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor
Fresh Produce - Groleau's Farm Market

Shopping

Groleau’s Farm Market

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

Roy’s General Store

General Store & Hardware
963 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City
Distance: 1.7 miles from our Lodge
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Roy's sells almost everything! Wood, propane, food, beer, & more.

Oleson’s

Locally-owned grocery store
1100 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City

Bayside Market

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

Doug Murdick’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

Nolan’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

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

*Stocked
*Stocked

Local grocery delivery company
Northern MI
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Stocked will deliver your groceries into your home or rental and directly into the refrigerator!
Downtown Traverse City

šŸ½ Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

šŸ…æļø Parking (map)
Traverse City: Downtown and surrounding streets have strictly enforced metered parking (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

Elk Rapids: No metered parking Downtown

🚻 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

ā›±ļø Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

šŸš— 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