Best Bed and Breakfasts In Traverse City, Michigan - Updated 2024

Ryan Joshua
Ryan Joshua 
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Known as the cherry capital of the world, Traverse City in Michigan is a must-visit city, especially if you want to try different fresh fruits and have fun in their festive events and celebrations. If you love to eat cherries or add them to your dishes and desserts, then you can enjoy the fruit all year round in the city. You can even explore and do everything related to cherries in their annual National Cherry Festival. Aside from that, you can explore the wine country, walk through the shores of Grand Traverse Bay or be amazed by their botanic gardens. If you are visiting the cherry city soon, then here are just some of the best bed and breakfasts in Traverse City, Michigan, for you to stay at.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.

1. A Breath of Heaven B&B (from USD 269)

Located just a few miles away from Grand Traverse Bay’s West Bay, A Breath of Heaven B&B in Traverse City, Michigan is situated in an amazing custom log home on an 11-acre (4.45-hectare) land in the Leelanau Peninsula. With that, guests will surely love the views of the rolling hills and forests right from their rooms and balconies. The B&B offers several quaint and comfortable rooms that come with comforters, free sumptuous breakfast, private bathrooms, and a sitting area. Guests can also spend some time reading in their library, or just make themselves warm at their fireplace.

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A Breath of Heaven B&B

Wifi Available

Address: 6537 East Allgaier Road
7.47 km (4.7 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Parking Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Fishing Skiing Games room

2. Innisfaire

Innisfaire in Traverse City is a very quaint bed and breakfast that offers free Wi-Fi access and private parking. Each of their rooms comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a bath, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can also eat or bond at the property’s shared living room and dining room. It is just a few miles away from the Hickory Hills Ski Area, Dennos Museum Center, and Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

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Innisfaire

Address: 7930 S West Bay Shore Dr
13.89 km (8.7 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

3. Overlook Bed and Breakfast (from USD 159)

Located right at the heart of the Old Mission Peninsula, Overlook Bed and Breakfast offers a very peaceful stay in Traverse City without being too far from the best destinations in the city. The bed and breakfast is situated on acres of hills that face the East Grand Traverse Bay. Guests will surely love the amazing views of the sea with private access to the beach. Their rooms come with a working desk, air-conditioning, indoor fireplace, Wi-Fi, a living room, toiletries, hairdryers, and ironing facilities.

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Traverse City, Michigan, United States
14.03 km (8.8 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City
95 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Private room in bed and breakfast 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Host:
bethany was so kind and thoughtful
chuck and bethany were amazing host
gracious hosts with delicious home-cooked breakfast
and a lovely kind couple
Location:
beautiful views and location just minutes from downtown
great place to relax unwind and unplug
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4. Romantic Bay Chalet at Lake 'N Pines Lodge (from USD 259)

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind stay in Michigan by staying at the Romantic Bay Chalet at Lake ‘N Pines Lodge. Offering rooms that are perfect for romantic excursions, wine travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and backpackers, this chalet surely offers luxury during your stay. Each of their rooms comes with a 55-inch flat-screen HDTV with DirecTV, a DVD player with an extensive movie collection, a wine chiller, a marble shower, air-conditioning, a wet bar, queen-sized beds, and a private deck. Plus, each guest is given a USD 20.00 gift card for their breakfast at a local restaurant every night that they stay.

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Interlochen, Michigan, United States
12.93 km (8.1 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City
61 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guest suite 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Host:
highly recommend for anyone looking for a romantic getaway and a great host
great hosts and great location
Location:
this was such a unique and amazing place
amazing place and location dave and melanie were outstanding hosts
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5. Nature's Window Bed & Breakfast (from USD 200)

Wake up every morning feeling refreshed and energized as you stay at Nature’s Window Bed & Breakfast. It is tucked in a 12-acre (4.85-hectare) land with abundant wildlife and overlooks the amazing Lake Leelanau and the Pere Marquette State Forest. Aside from the full menu breakfast that is served right inside their rooms, guests also get to enjoy their own private bath, queen-sized log bed, a satellite TV with VCR and DVR, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker and many other amenities.

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Cedar, Michigan, United States
15.78 km (9.9 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City
41 reviews   Wifi Available
Private room in bed and breakfast 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the view was amazing and the breakfast was a1
a clean cozy place with a nice view from your balcony of the forest and the bay
beautiful view and awesome breakfasts really appreciated all the little extras that made our stay special
quiet one room setting with views of the grand traverse bay in the distance
great place quiet tasty breakfasts and wonderful view
Host:
the hostess is very attentive to special requests
susan was very helpful and greatly responsive
Location:
wonderful place to stay it's centrally located to lots of great attractions
a peaceful place to stay that is close to so many fun things to do
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6. Amazing nature suite on Lake Dubonnet (from USD 108)

Located right at the 1,000-acre (404.67-hectare) Lake Dubonnet, the Pines Nature Suite offers a very amazing view of the north and the wildlife that surrounds it. The suite comes with two bedrooms with a queen and two twin beds, a private bath, a DVD player with over 200 movies, a coffee maker, a full kitchen, a microwave, air conditioning, a living and dining area, two flat-screen HDTVs with DirecTV, a private deck, and free use of kayaks, canoes, rowboat, and outdoor hot tub. A USD 20.00 gift card is also given to guests for them to have their breakfast at a local restaurant every morning.

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Interlochen, Michigan, United States
12.93 km (8.1 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City
24 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guest suite 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we were able to eat breakfast in our suite which was a nice option
Host:
the host is very friendly
place had everything mentioned in the listing and hosts were very nice and accommodating
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7. Betsie Valley B&B (from USD 175)

One of the best guest rooms in the Betsie Valley Bed and Breakfast is Bridget’s room. Named after the owner’s great grandmother, the room comes with a private bath, a parlor, a dining room, and a living room. The Betsie Valley B&B is just a short 20-minute drive to downtown Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, and Old Mission Peninsula.

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Interlochen, Michigan, United States
16.99 km (10.6 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City
49 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Private room in bed and breakfast 2 Beds 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
room was very clean and the house was well kept
Host:
hosts were very friendly and hospitable
superb hospitality wonderful breakfasts peter and denise are accessible friendly & caring and are lovely hosts
you can expect delicious food and friendly kind hosts
great food wonderful and kind hosts lovely country road for a morning walk
breakfast was great and hosts accommodated to my gluten free wife
Location:
great place to stay close to everything and wonderful breakfast in the morning
great food fabulous hospitality and wonderful location
this is a wonderful place to stay
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8. Molly Maguire Room at Innisfaire Bed and Breakfast (from USD 999)

Built during the 1940s by the late Traverse City writer and historian Larry Wakefield, this beautiful rustic bungalow lodge in the city offers very modern accommodation for everyone. This spacious and warm bungalow comes with a single room with a queen bed, a breathtaking view of the bay, a private bath with a tub and shower, and access to the shared living room, dining room, deck and the deck on the beach.

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Traverse City, Michigan, United States
13.76 km (8.6 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City
16 reviews   Wifi Available
Private room in bed and breakfast 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
breakfasts are delicious: homemade quiches pancakes egg sandwiches fruit and granola with great coffee and organic loose teas
our room overlooked the bay and was large and comfortable with the ac thoughtfully left on
the bedroom we stayed in was well appointed with a very comfortable bed and a beautiful view
the bedroom was super cozy and comfortable
Cleanliness:
accommodations are clean and well-kept
accommodations are super clean & cozy
the home was immaculately clean and had wonderful amenities
all in all however it was clean and we had a wonderful time
the home was neat clean as described
Host:
very nice hosts
marie was a wonderful host
marie was the most welcoming accommodating and helpful host that we could have hoped for
ted and marie were wonderful hosts very welcoming
marie and ted were wonderful hosts and their place is gorgeous they were very friendly and welcoming
Location:
turned out to be a perfect location
location is great would definitely stay again and recommend to friends
we would definitely recommend this place if your looking for a comfortable quiet place close to everything
great location in a bright clean house and delicious breakfast
in fact the place was much better than what we expected
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9. Kildare room in Betsie Valley B&B (from USD 166)

Featuring a simple ranch-style home, the Kildare room in Betsie Valley Bed and Breakfast offers a very peaceful stay with a touch of authentic Irish hospitality at the heart of Northern Michigan. The rooms come with free Wi-Fi access, indoor fireplace, cable TV, air-conditioning, a work desk, washing and drying facilities, and free toiletries. The room is surely the best place for you and your family to stay during your trip to Traverse City.

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Interlochen, Michigan, United States
16.77 km (10.5 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City
61 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Private room in bed and breakfast 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
as others have said breakfast was fantastic
our nutritious and artfully prepared and presented breakfast was complimented with lovely music and friendly conversation
we enjoyed wonderful gourmet breakfasts lively conversations with other guests and plenty of fresh air
our room was spacious and clean and had a peaceful view out the back sliding door
the room has a private bathroom that makes my stay even better
Cleanliness:
the rooms are clean and spacious
the house was clean comfortable and very quiet
the bathroom is a little dated but it was clean
the rooms are eclectic but clean
Host:
host was very friendly and helpful
peter and his wife were wonderful hosts
great hosts they were very hospitable and had great suggestions
very gracious host and hostess
warm and welcoming hosts and amazing storytellers i enjoyed their company immensely
Location:
location was perfect for our needs
wonderful breakfast good location to explore traverse city and the surroundings
great hosts delicious breakfast perfect location
what a great stay cute and curious place in one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in michigan
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10. Sandy Cove Room at Northern Dream B&B

Enjoy the utmost comfort and peace as you stay at the Sandy Cove Room at Northern Dream Bed and Breakfast. The room comes with a very festive Bohemian decor with accents that match the waters of Lake Michigan and Suttons Bay. Guests get to enjoy a queen-sized bed, a writing desk, private bath, free Wi-Fi, a common room for watching TV, reading and relaxing, and access to the front porch and patio.

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Suttons Bay, Michigan, United States
23.71 km (14.8 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City
19 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Private room in bed and breakfast 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beth is an excellent chef and we enjoyed delicious breakfasts each morning
Cleanliness:
very friendly host clean and lots of thoughtful touches
Host:
interaction was helpful and very friendly
the hosts were extremely knowledgeable about the area and happy to suggest things to do or see
interaction with us was comfortable personable and friendly
beth and dave are super friendly and have awesome recommendations
wonderful hosts a beautiful home and even more beautiful wooded area
Location:
perfect location to town
a great location to have a nice little get away
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Enjoy staying in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City in Michigan is indeed an ideal place for you to visit and explore during your next trip. Consider staying at one of these bed and breakfast accommodations in Traverse City to ensure that you fully enjoy your trip to the city.

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