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Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Centre Ice Arena
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience!

The Ranch has a western atmosphere with rustic features that gives a feel of warmth and total relaxation!
Come stay in a spacious upscale log home situated on 8 acres surrounded by mature Blue Spruce pines. This property is located 10 minutes from Cherry Capitol Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. The home has recently been updated with new furnishings including carpet and décor. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the lower level family room for movie night and games. Capture the sunset and sunrise from the large cedar front deck with plenty of room for family gatherings. Schedule PONY TIME for the little cowpokes with Toodles and Chub Chub at no extra cost to our guests. Upon arriving you will learn about the legend of the old cowboy "Johnny Van Camp" who mysteriously disappeared! However he left a trail of treasures for guests to find! Come and enjoy the experience!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Elmbrook Golf Course. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • 13 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 12 minutes from Front Street
Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience! offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience! also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

John Kessel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Ranch Peaceful Wooded Setting With hot tub Suana !

Pristine log home with a western feel! It's not just a stay but an experience! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carson L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time in a beautiful log home
John and Laura were fantastic! Such a great space to spend with friends for the weekend. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan 2024 Family Trip
We had an amazing stay at the Kessel’s home! They were absolutely amazing. They live just behind the rental and are always ready and willing to help with anything you need during your stay. During our stay the fire pit ran out of propane and within 5 min John had already came down to replace it. I cannot say enough good things about the Kessel family or our experience. One thing to note is the description of the home says there are 6 bedrooms but after arriving we realized there are only 5 bedrooms and a pull out couch. This ended up working out because we are a family of 11 and 4 of the 11 are kids. This home is a great place to stay if you have kids. During our stay John and Laura took us out to see their ponies. The kids learned all about the horses and got to pet them. Overall we loved our stay and are so happy we stayed with the Kessel family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
We enjoyed every minute of our stay at "The Ranch." It was the perfect spot for our family vacation- close to town, lakes, and activities. John and Laura were wonderful hosts. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We are hoping to return sometime in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIchael C., Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for family vacation
Beautiful home and property. Extremely well maintained with lots of amenities. Very friendly and responsive hosts. Plenty of space for a big family vacation to the Traverse City area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing vacation in a perfect location!
Our family group of 10, (6 adults and 4 children ages 12,10,8, & 4), stayed at this property from 7/16-723/23. Laura and John were amazing hosts. John met us when we arrived, he gave us a tour and made sure we knew were everything was and how to use it. The house was large enough for our group, it allowed us space when we wanted it and had large gathering areas for group activities as well. The outside space was well maintained with a large grass area where we played croquet and soccer. One of the more memorable times during the week was when Laura & John invited the children to their property to visit the horses. They even gave the kids each a ride around the corral on the horse. The kids are still talking about it. Just a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home & Amazing Location
Stayed for 4 days and 3 nights with a group of 9 and this was a perfect house for it! The house was incredibly clean, rules and expectations, as well as wifi and contact information was clearly listed and easy to locate, and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. With 9 people there were 7 beds and still 2 couches people could sleep on ( some just shared a bed though). The hot tub was not working, which was a bummer, (and not the fault of the hosts; they let us know and have been waiting on the part so it could be fixed.) the Sauna was fantastic and a great way to relax in some heat. The outdoor area is beautiful and comfortable for morning coffee or relaxing before bed. Only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse and 30 minutes from the top of the wineries on both Mission and Leelanau Peninsula, this location was perfect to go wherever you needed! I cannot say enough about this space and the hosts, both John and Laura are so kind and easy to get a hold of. Oh, and they have 3 beautiful horses you can see while you're there too! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Delight
Perfect place to relax, and to lau CC h area excursions…
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The location was perfect! Close to downtown but far enough away for great views! John was so friendly and accommodating. The place was beautiful and the yard was amazing as well! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JT E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This was an awesome place to stay with friends for a golf trip. Pretty convenient location to get to & from TC & surrounding areas. Loved all the amenities inside & outside of the house. Hosts were very gracious & private. Truly a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House & Property!
The pictures don't do the house justice. It is a beautiful house, with plenty of room for our group of 12. Also loved having firepits (both gas & wood burning), a hot tub, and horses to look at! I highly recommend this home, and would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
Amazing property, kind hosts, comfortable stay. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
I needed place for out f town family going up for my so's wedding. Finding out that family had not secured lodging, I knew that a VRBO would be the best/only option in TC. This home was the ONLY home left the would work for 10 of us. Soooo glad it was because next time, I would choose this home over any other available options. Acreage provides privacy, fire pit with no neighbors looking over. Amazing interior design; warm and welcoming and very 'horsey/cowboy' in a log home with hot tub and multiple conversation deck options for all. So close to downtown yet not too. Five stars for this one. Managers are awesome and readily available should you need them. Don't miss this property folks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We had a lovely stay here. The house was clean and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable. The house was large enough to accommodate 7 adults without issues. There was a slight mix up with the online reservation with an accidental overlap of reservations due to a technical glitch but the hosts noticed immediately and provided a prompt refund for the night we were not able to stay. The hosts were responsive to any questions or issues that came up. We would stay here again on a future trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
John and Laura are just amazing host. The house was lovely, quiet, peaceful, close enough to enjoy all the activities Traverse City has to offer. We came for the horse show and was an easy drive to the show and the home was just so nice to come home too. The furniture was so comfortable and you just felt like you were at home.
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2020