Welcome Inn is home on West Grand Traverse Bay!:
Just inside the Leelanau County limits, four miles from Traverse City, it's located two miles north of Tom's West Bay shopping plaza. With easy access to shopping, gambling, recreation, sporting & cultural activities, vineyards, Tart trail, and beaches, join us for all of God's splendor in the bounds of northern Michigan. Located in a residential area of fine, older homes, you'll awaken to remarkable sunrises and serenity available only in private settings!
This spacious ranch is a well designed family home, boasting large rooms, with comfortably defined public and private areas. Freshly decorated and lightly remodeled for vacation clientele, hospitality warms with a whimsical 'up north' decor. The 3 bedroom, 1800 SQ FT home has a complete modern kitchen and laundry. Huge windows lend views from the living room and dining areas, overlooking the frontage and beautiful swan inhabited area of West Bay. Complete bed spaces & bedding for 6 to 10. One space in two car garage & opener.
100' private beach on the west shore of West Bay!:
Welcome Inn greets with a large covered front porch, overlooking the bay front. A screened sunroom with dining set overlooks the large, private backyard, bordering a woods at the back of the lot. Often, deer, rabbits and wild turkeys grace the grounds. The private beach frontage is across the road. A small deck down the stairway overlooks the spacious sandy beach with horse shoe and rustic fire pits.
The Welcome Inn is one mile from public parking for 'The Tart Trail', a beautiful hiking/biking trail spanning several counties. The Grand Traverse region is a beautiful natural setting along Lake Michigan. There are major wine vineyards, lighthouses, sailing and watersport activities throughout the area. Traverse City is the cultural center of the region, close to the world famous Interlochen Arts Academy, many art galleries, museums, and local theaters; hosts the minor league baseball Beach Bums, National Cherry Festival and a new tradition of a highly respected Arts Film Festival
Local information site.:
The local newspaper hosts a wealth of information on it's website. Check it out for assistance in planning your trip, go to: 'record-eagle.com'. We look forward to hosting you at 'The Welcome Inn', 11878 SW Bayshore Drive, Traverse City, Michigan. You all come, ya hear?