Explore Northern Michigan at Making Memories

Making Memories truly lives up to its name—it's the perfect place to relax, explore, and enjoy the best of Northern Michigan. Located in the charming town of Traverse City, this welcoming home sits on a large, private lot in a quiet residential neighborhood. Guests can enjoy both peace and convenience, with a variety of attractions close by.

When you’re not out enjoying the area, the home offers plenty of entertainment of its own. The lower level features a pool table, ping-pong table, and foosball table, along with a large smart TV and ample seating—perfect for family game nights or movie evenings. Reliable Wi-Fi makes the home ideal for guests working remotely as well.

The main level includes both a living room and sitting room, giving guests plenty of room to spread out. The dining room features a large table ideal for family meals. The well-appointed kitchen includes everything you need to prepare meals. A small table in the kitchen is the perfect spot for morning coffee. A back deck with patio dining set overlooks the spacious yard and a lovely magnolia tree. In the back corner of the lot, guests can enjoy the private firepit—perfect for s’mores under the stars.

Guests also have access to the garage, including an extra refrigerator—ideal for beverages or additional groceries—though we request parking be done in the driveway.

Making Memories offers all the comforts of home and is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy your stay in beautiful Northern Michigan.

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-- THE PROPERTY –
Neighborhood | Walkable to Long Lake
3 BR/2 BA | 2500 Sq Ft

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 6)

Main Level (3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms):
Bedroom 1 - King bed
Bedroom 2 - King bed
Bedroom 3 - Queen bed
Bathroom 1 - Full bathroom: shower/tub combo, sink, toilet
Bathroom 2 - Full bathroom en suite to King bedroom: shower/tub combo, sink, toilet
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-- INDOOR LIVING –

Central air conditioning for heating and cooling
WiFi: Yes
Washer & dryer
Hair dryer

Kitchen - Equipped for family meals
Oven, stove, refrigerator
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Drip coffee maker
Toaster oven
Second refrigerator in the garage

Main Level - Room for the whole family to gather
Living room with TV
Dining room
Additional dining table
Cozy sitting area

Fireplace is not usable for guests.

Lower Level - Entertainment Central
Game room with ping pong, foosball, and pool table
Board & card games
Smart TV
Ample comfortable seating
Desk

This property is pet-friendly, and that means pet hair is inevitable. We contract professional cleaners after every stay and they do their absolute best for us. Please be forgiving if it's not perfect.
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-- OUTDOOR LIVING –

Backyard
Gas grill
Back deck with outdoor dining set
Fire pit
Mature apple tree
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-- EXPLORE NORTHERN MICHIGAN –

2 minutes to Long Lake’s Taylor Park - an 8-10 minute walk!
10 minutes to downtown Traverse City
20 minutes to Cherry Capital Airport
30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes
30 minutes to Old Mission Peninsula wineries

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-- PARKING --
Parking for up to 6 vehicles between the garage, driveway, and parking pad, although we ask that the garage not be used for parking.
No street parking is permitted.
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-- ACCESSIBILITY–
2 steps to enter the home. Kitchen, living room, bathrooms, bedrooms are on the entry level. To access the lower level, there are stairs. The laundry room is down stairs. Both bathrooms are shower/tub combos (no shower stalls)
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-- REST EASY WITH US–
Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and settle into vacation mode. We take pride in maintaining clean, comfortable homes and are committed to ensuring a great stay. If any issue arises, our friendly team is available 24/7 to assist with urgent needs.
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-- POLICIES –

No smoking
Dogs permitted
No parties, events, or large gatherings
No fireworks
Minimum age to book: 25 years old
Day guests are not permitted without management approval
Due to liability, township rules, and insurance policies. Maximum capacity must not be exceeded at any time (strictly enforced and randomly checked)
Quiet enjoyment of the property is required; Quiet hours: 10:00 PM–8:00 AM
Photo ID may be required at check-in
Additional taxes and fees may apply

Refer to rental agreement for full house rules and policy details.
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-- INCLUDED STARTER SUPPLIES –

All linens and towels are provided. Beach towels are not provided.

Firewood is not provided but is readily available locally.

Propane for grills is provided.

A starter set of the following is provided:
Paper towel
Toilet paper
Garbage bags
Hand soap
Dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs
Coffee & filters
Laundry detergent

Depending on your stay length, you may need to purchase additional supplies. Some amenities—such as docks and grills—are seasonal and not guaranteed. If a specific item is important to your stay, please contact management in advance.

STR License # STR-002926