Sandbar Cottage 4

Welcome to Lakeshore Resort! We're excited to have you as our guest. Use our curated guide to fully utilize our resort and to discover our favorite local places to eat, drink, shop & experience. Enjoy!

Address:
1897 US 31 N
Traverse City, MI (Directions)


CHECK-IN: You can check into your rental home any time after 4:00 pm on the day of check in. Specific entry information will be provided to you the morning of your arrival.


***Please note it is difficult to accommodate early check-ins with our cleaning services and quality assurance team inspections. However, should you like to request an early check in you may do so through our messaging system with an additional fee.


ENTRY: There will be a keypad on the front door. The code will be emailed to you the morning of check-in.


PARKING:  Parking is designated by unit and marked. Each unit gets one spot, and any guests should park in an unnumbered spot across from the office up by the road. There is no room for boat trailer parking. However, there is off-site boat trailer storage at Timber Ridge just minutes away. Last year the cost was only $10 for the week.


Your parking spot is designated by the cabin you are staying in (ex:15) and is marked accordingly. Each unit only gets one parking spot but there are guest parking spaces that are unnumbered and located by the entrance of the resort.


GROCERY DELIVERY: Do you want to be extra prepared for your stay? Stocked is a local grocery delivery service who is able to do your grocery shopping for you, drop the items off at the home prior to your arrival for ease and immediate fun! Waste no time and get right to relaxing by ordering through Stoked, check out the service out at https://www.stocked-up.com


CHECK-OUT: Check out is at 10:00 am. We are not able to accommodate late check outs due to our cleaning team’s schedule.


WIFI:
Network name: Lakeshore Guest
Password: toastedhead


Private Network: Lakeshore Resort Private
Password: RollingRock


COFFEE: Your cabin has a drip coffee maker. We provide ground coffee, cream, sugar, and coffee filters.


BEACH: Our private beach is available for use during your stay! Please be mindful that this is a shared space and do not store beach items on the beach long term.


***The beach is groomed early each morning to ensure a clean and ready beach for you when you wake up each day. Please be sure to bring your beach chairs to the wall at the end of the day to prepare for the grooming in the morning.


LINENS & TOWELS: Each bed will be made upon arrival with an extra set of linens stored in the cabin. The bathroom will be stocked with towels, wash cloths, and hand towels for your stay. Extra towels will be stored in the home, but should you need more, please message us and we will provide you with more. We do NOT provide beach towels, please bring your own and do not use the bathroom towels on the beach.


***During your stay we offer a towel exchange on Wednesdays. Please put your dirty towels in a basket outside your door and we will swap them for you. If you need any emergency towels not on a Wednesdays, please let us know and we will get you more!


HOUSE RULES HIGHLIGHTED:


Quiet hours are daily from 10:00 pm - 7:00 am.


Please bring your beach chairs to the beach wall at the end of the day as the beach gets groomed early in the mornings.
All fireworks are prohibited.
All units and the Lakeshore Resort property is NON-SMOKING.
No pets are allowed.
No parties.
Please be mindful of the shared spaces.


***For more information on our House Rules please read through our terms and conditions.


THANK YOU: Thank you again for booking with Bayshore Vacation Rentals. We cannot wait to welcome you to our private beachside oasis at Lakeshore Resort.


OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Seasonally driven breakfast menu - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

Sugar 2 Salt

Locally sourced & seasonally driven breakfast
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 + Tequila + Whiskey
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

Restaurant & cider bar
300 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great food and excellent selection of tapped ciders

Nittolo’s

Authentic Italian, wood-fired pizza, & seafood
104 Main St, 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

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

The Pub

Bar & restaurant
160 E Front St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Delicious food. A great place to watch sports!

North Bar TC

Traverse City's only year-round rooftop bar
160 E Front St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Great cocktails and food!

Mundos 305

Local coffee shop
305 W Front St, Traverse City

Silver Spruce Brewing Company

Local brewery
439 E Eighth St, Traverse City

Rare Bird Brewpub

Brewery & restaurant
229 Lake Ave, Traverse City

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

Bonobo Winery

Old Mission Peninsula Winery
12011 Center Rd, Traverse City

Shady Lane Cellars

Winery & tasting room
9580 E Shady Ln, Suttons Bay
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers, & more
Cass St & E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

Clinch Park

Huge sandy beach, splash pad, marina, volleyball courts & more
111 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City

State Theatre

Local downtown movie theater
Downtown Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Saturday 10am Kids’ Matinees. All tickets only $1!!!

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, & explore
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
WHAT WE RECOMMEND: The tunnel tours at this former Traverse City State Hospital!

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Elmbrook Golf Course

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

Shopping

Burritt’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.

Bay Bread Co

Local artisan bakery. Sandwiches, Grab & Go, Soups, & Sweets
601 Randolph St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: They bake 40+ delicious breads daily! Don't miss the Cheddar Cheese & Onion Loaf!

Oryana

Health food & specialty grocery store
260 E 10th St, Traverse City

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, & explore
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
WHAT WE RECOMMEND: The tunnel tours at this former Traverse City State Hospital!

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

Bicycles, XC Skis, sales, service & rentals
736 E 8th Street, Traverse City

Leelanau Boat Co.

Boat rentals, service, & storage
8585 E Bingham Rd, Traverse City
Local's tip: 2 great 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: 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!
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 want to speak with us directly, please don't hesitate to call

Enjoy!
~ The Bayshore Vacations Team