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Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Front Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown

After a full day of sight seeing and adventuring you will love to come home to our comfortable cozy condo located in the city limits of beautiful Traverse City. The Blue Heron is perfectly located across the street from West Grand Traverse Bay where you will want to play at the beach and sip wine as you experience the beautiful sunsets.

We are a short walk to all of Traverse City's unique shops and wonderful restaurants. A scenic drive will take you out to the award winning wineries on Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula. A bike ride on the 10 mile TART trail is awaiting you right out your door. Your children will enjoy a day of play at F&M park while you grill your dinner on the many grills provided directly across the street. Traverse City and the surrounding area has an endless list of adventures for you to explore including: golfing, boating, casinos, bike/boat, kayak , SUP rentals, hiking trails and cultural activities such as Interlochen Center for the Arts, Old Town Playhouse, not to mention our National Lake Shore just a short drive away.

Our comfortable cozy condo is fully stocked for your convenience. We have wood floors on the main level with a nice balcony to enjoy morning coffee. The spacious kitchen overlooks the main living area and is fully equipped with a full range and oven, a microwave and new dishwasher. We also supply a coffeemaker and a kuerig along with a full pantry. We are happy to provide a large smart TV with High Speed Fiber Optics Internet. Upstairs there are two bedrooms each with their own private bath, queen bed, and TV. The primary bedroom also has patio doors to a nice balcony.

Across the street is a large perfectly maintained public park with playground equipment and several grills. Also, right out of our building door is a large bike rack.

As the new owner of the Blue Heron, we want to assure all of our guests that you will continue to receive high quality service. We also will try to accommodate flexible schedules so please email for information about variable stays. Please note that we do not have elevators and we politely request no bachelor/bachelorette parties.

Google Map address: 100 Hope Street, Traverse City, MI. 49686
Keywords: Traverse City Downtown Condo








Property manager

Cathy Matuszak
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this condo is in the city centre and on a lake. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coin Slot - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this golf condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Clinch Park Beach and Traverse Area District Library are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

This was our second stay. Love the condo. Decorated so cute and very clean. The personal touches are great. We enjoyed the complimentary wine and chocolates! The proximity to downtown TC is great! Nice to be able to walk to the local shops and restaurants! The perfect place for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traverse City Wine

Property was very clean and maintained. Lisa the property manager was friendly and showed us all the amenities upon our arrival. Each bedroom had its own private bathroom. Close to downtown shopping and restaurants. Will definitely book this unit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

short weekend

great location. very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend in Traverse City

The unit was beautiful. Decorations were cute but not cheesy. Even though we needed very little in supplies Lisa made sure everything was available in the kitchen and bathrooms. We really enjoyed that each of the bedrooms had its own bathroom with another 1/2 bath on the main level. Lisa also provided great recommendations when asked - best cherry pie, farmer's market, and vegan restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend fun

This condo is always immaculately clean. It’s in a nice location and close enough to downtown Traverse City to walk. Communication and check-in are great. Love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Just as described
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo, perfect location

We loved this condo! Super nice and great location. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The condo is quiet, clean, and everything that you need for Traverse City stay. It’s a perfect location to be walking downtown or to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoughtful management

Well managed property with excellent attention to detail. Thank you for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Blue Heron is a great way to visit TC

The unit was spotless upon arrival. The manager Lisa was very helpful and approachable both before check-in and upon arrival. The location was wonderful. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants. There were days we didn’t even use our car. It is also only a short drive to other lovely day trip destinations. Even in wet, chilly weather, we had a good experience. I’d stay here again. Traverse City is a good vacation town, and the Blue Heron is a great way to visit TC.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All the Amenities

Just bring your toothbrush! Everything is here. Great communication and very easy to deal with. Location is within a short walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Location is walking distance to downtown. Condo has EVERYTHING you could need. We did beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes, rode e-bikes from Petoskey along the beautiful shoreline, did a 10 person wine tour of 4 wineries, visited the Gypsy distillery which is awesome and full of games. Friday night music and food trucks up the street was amazing. A true family affair. Warehouse district was disappointing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and comfortable

This rental is well run. I would recommend it to friends/family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

We were able to walk to many restaurants and even to the beach. The condo was beautiful and clean. Host was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

Perfect jumping off location for our Traverse City birthday weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Heron wedding weekend

Clean, beautifully decorated condo in easy location so close to downtown. We enjoyed our stay and would choose Blue Heron again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home with a great location

Loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Vacation Rental!

This condo was very, very clean and comfortable. Two master suites (one with a balcony, 1 ½ bath, and open living area with lots of windows and balcony with limited view of the lake! This condo was the best stocked I have ever rented! Every item you will need. Had all kitchen essentials including condiments, cooking oils coffee, creamer, Keurig and drip coffee maker. Bathrooms were well equipped; towels were large size and newer. Beds/Mattresses were very comfortable. Check-in was very smooth and communications with the host and property manager were excellent. We had a very special need that we requested, and they accommodated us which they do not have to do. Condo is priced below market!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location and Communication

We originally booked this location for two couples for a wedding event. Turns out only my wife and I were able to attend, but the condo and it's location were perfect for our three day stay. Most events were within walking distance and it was only a very short ride to anywhere else we wanted or needed to be. As it happens our very good friend and father to the groom was housed in the same building! that proved to be very beneficial. Cathy, and her property manager, Lisa, were more than accommodating and the communication couldn't have been better. We will definitely know where to go should we again venture to Northern Michigan in the future. Thank you both.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's Get-a-way

The Blue Heron condo in Traverse City is the best place at which we have ever stayed. It is spotless, fully stocked with paper products, plenty of bath towels, shampoo, rinse and soap! Lisa, the property manager is so nice, welcoming and always accessible. The condo's location is perfect, not downtown, but a few blocks away and and easy walk to all of the shops and amazing restaurants! We are already talking about our return trip! Thanks to the owners of Blue Heron for sharing their lovely condo with total strangers, and thank you Lisa for taking such great care of us! Have a successful summer! Janet Miller and friends from Indiana and Florida
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Really enjoyable stay! Perfect location and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful condo cleanliness five stars would stay there again in a heartbeat

We had a great time, enjoyed ourselves wonderful places to eat the wineries were great. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday break

Very clean, great accommodations, great manager, and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

yearly wine weekend get away with friends

This is our 2nd time at this condo. We started getting away with another couple years ago. This condo is great! Clean, up to date decor, location and the bedrooms have their own bathrooms. Lisa with the check in/out instructions was smooth. Thank you Kathy, hopefully our dates next year work out to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Matuszak

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I am originally from Alpena, Michigan. My husband and I along with our two daughters moved here in June 2001 from New Buffalo, Michigan. We raised our children here and it was a fantastic community to raise our daughters. Our daughters are now married with families of their own. Our oldest daughter lives with her family in Orlando, Florida and our youngest is with her family in Verrado, Arizona. The girls love to come back to Traverse City with their families every summer for an extended period to enjoy all of the wonderful opportunities our area has to offer. We love all things outdoors. It doesn't matter if you are a summer lover or a winter lover, we have all of the activities you would want for a Traverse City vacation. I am excited to be a host because I love watching and hearing others enjoying our wonderful community.

Why they chose this property

I think the Bay Park condos (Blue Heron) are the perfect Traverse City location as we are only one block from a beautiful beach, and walking distance to all of the quaint shops, incredible restaurants and bars and the beautiful West Bay waterfront including Clinch Park Marina. We are only one block from the 10 mile long TART trail. We also are lucky enough to have the beautiful F & M Park directly across the street. I also love the architecture of our buildings. They are so very inviting.

What makes this property unique

Our Blue Heron condo is very spacious and comfortable. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom and each has a brand new smart tv. We have a full size stackable washer and dryer. We have two balconies to enjoy with a very pleasant view. High speed Internet has recently been installed and the entire condo has three brand new smart tv's where you can tap into all of your favorite apps. Our condo is impeccably clean and offers many personal extras.

Languages:

English

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