Sunset-facing balcony
A private, top-floor perch above Acme Creek with golden-hour views across East Grand Traverse Bay.
East Grand Traverse Bay · Acme, Michigan
Come for the Bay.
Stay for the Glow.
A top-floor studio, a private balcony, and a sandy beach just two minutes from your door.
Top-floor serenity · no elevator
4guests
Studiolayout
2beds
1bath
2 minto the beach
The Shores · Northern Michigan
A little higher. A lot quieter.
Your home base for wine weekends, beach days, horse-show mornings, and unhurried sunsets. The studio keeps things intentionally simple: space to sleep four, a stocked kitchenette, fast Wi-Fi, and the bay always close.
Plan your stayInside & out
Room to exhale.
The layout
See how it all fits.
A helpful overview of the studio, balcony, sleeping area, kitchenette, and bath before you arrive.
Step inside
Explore the studio in 3D.
Take a look around the layout, balcony, sleeping area, kitchenette, and bath before you arrive.
Interactive 3D walkthrough
Why you’ll love it
Easygoing by design.
600 feet of sand
Follow the wooded path to a private beach for swimming, paddling, and slow mornings by the water.
A simple, cozy base
Queen bed, sleeper sofa, refrigerator, stovetop, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and an in-unit washer and dryer.
Everything close by
Two minutes to Grand Traverse Resort, seven minutes to the horse show, and eight miles to downtown Traverse City.
Book direct
Your Northern Michigan reset starts here.
Send your preferred dates straight to Northern Sunset Properties. We’ll confirm availability, your complete price, and the next step.
4.85 / 5Average from 90+ reviews under the studio’s prior Airbnb listing. The same experienced co-host continues with the property.
Direct booking requestNo commitment
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Make a day of it
The bay is only the beginning.
Stay close to the water, with the best of the Traverse City region ready whenever the mood strikes.
SipA wine-country afternoon
Pack an easy route through Old Mission Peninsula, then make it home for sunset on the balcony.
Wineries & distilleries · short drive
WanderTraverse City, your way
Coffee, Front Street, farm-to-table dinners, and the waterfront are close enough for a spontaneous day out.
Downtown Traverse City · 8 miles
ExploreThe dunes at full scale
Make a day of Sleeping Bear’s overlooks, beaches, and trails—then return to a quiet place by the bay.
Sleeping Bear Dunes · day trip
PlayGolf, horses, and the water
Championship golf, the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, boat rentals, and jet skis are all within easy reach.
Four-season adventure · nearbyGood to know
A better view comes with a few steps.
The studio is reached by three short, wide stair sections - about 1.5 flights total.
How close is the beach?
The private sandy beach is about a two-minute walk from the studio along the resort grounds.
What does direct booking mean?
A direct request comes straight to Northern Sunset Properties. Your stay is confirmed only after availability, pricing, and terms are accepted in writing.
A note from your host
“We love Northern Michigan for its water, scenery, and relaxed pace. Our goal is simple: a clean, comfortable stay, clear communication, and thoughtful local recommendations.”
Nicole · Northern Sunset Properties