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☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo

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Room
Brand new hard wood flooring!
Stocked with soap, shampoo and conditioner! Towels too! ;)
Features a comfy Queen bed and a Queen sleeper-sofa!

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Williamsburg, MI
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo

Occupancy # 4 Guests (Adults & kids)

* We have lots of other properties in the area - check the link to see our inventory! https://thetruenorthproperty.com/ *

Enjoy breathtaking sunsets on the 600ft sandy beach of East Grand Traverse Bay with a natural wooded setting. This gorgeous studio condo at The Shores was newly renovated and upgraded throughout. Super-comfy with high thread-count linens and a retreat atmosphere - it is the perfect nest and springboard for your Up North fun and adventures. Lovely cedar deck to enjoy the water view. Flat-screen TV (cable included) and Wi-Fi. Full bath with vanity area. The kitchen has a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove top, panini grill, blender, coffee maker, and electric kettle. Overlooking Grand Traverse Bay in a setting of towering pines, a flowing stream, and a beautiful sandy beach. Our ground-floor condo is located on East Grand Traverse Bay at the intersection of US31 and M72.

Pool access: This is a wonderful location regardless, however frustrating for all involved; this past year, the Resort that owns the pool put some strict policies in place only allowing guests that book directly through them or use it - even we as owners can't use it. That said, the beach is gorgeous, but they also host weddings there sometimes - however, you can walk along the beach to the left, and it extends to a public beach which is lovely too, and you'll always have access there.

There is one little semi-workaround if you really want a pool; you can book a spa treatment at the Grand Traverse Resort, and you'll receive access to the pool and facilities for the rest of the day. Just request the code to access the pool/locker rooms, and you'll be able to use their indoor pool, indoor/outdoor hot tubs, tennis courts, etc.

You also already have access to their shops, restaurants, and golf. 😌

Includes:
• Smart TVs with Netflix and other streaming platforms
• Free parking

​​​​​​​Bed types:
o First bedroom: 1 Queen-size bed
o 1 Queen-size pull-out sleeper sofa

Amenities: Coffee maker, Hair Dryer, Wifi

Complimentary with every True North reservation:
⋆ 1 x Bottle of Chateau Chantal Celebrate Champagne
⋆ Complimentary Gym Access @ The Gym - Traverse City
⋆ Your VIP Concierge - Private VIP services are available at your home.
⋆ VIP Concierge Services:
* Private Chefs
* Photographers
* Event Planners
* Private Masseuse

Exclusive True North Benefits:
⋆ 30% off Flight/Glass Reservations & Bottles to take home @ Chateau Chantal Winery
⋆ 10% off Wine Tours with The Magic Shuttle Bus - some dates and exclusions may apply
⋆ $75 off per day on Boat Rentals & Delivery @ Tommy's Boat Rentals
⋆ 10% off Kayak, Bike, SUP Rentals & Tours @ Paddle TC
⋆ 15% off Hot Yoga packages - Includes: Regular 5-class card and drop-ins @ Original Hot Yoga
⋆ $5 off $50 purchase @ Edson Farms Natural Food Market
⋆ 10% off Smoothies & Smoothie Bowls @ Playa Bowls
⋆ BOGO (buy one, get one) on any Burrito or Bowl Fantastic Tacos @ DreLoco Tacos
⋆ Buy any DAMMM GOOD MAIN, DAMMM GOOD BURGER, or CRAFTED SANDWICH, and receive free BAR SNACK | Craft Beer & Delicious Craft Bar Food @ The Foundry - Elk Rapids or East Jordan

Short stays, weekly and monthly are available. Horse Shows on the Bay is 8 minutes from this location. Downtown Traverse City is just 5 minutes away.

It is an exceptional location for easy access to all the fun activities this great area has to offer while still being away from it all. Festivals abound in this area, including the Traverse City Film Festival, beer, music, Wine Festivals, and The Cherry Festival—terrific shopping in waterfront villages and towns.

House Rules:
• Smoking is prohibited inside the premises. A penalty of $1000 will be charged for violating this rule
• We provide linens but kindly bring your own beach towels
• We do not offer daily maid service
• To avoid inconvenience to our housekeepers and cover laundry expenses, please ensure that you provide the accurate number of guests. A $50 additional guest fee per guest will be auto-charged if guests aren't listed.

CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00 PM
CHECK-OUT TIME: 11:00 AM

Distance to:
• Downtown Traverse City (7.5 mi)
• Cherry Capital Airport (5.9 mi)
• Traverse City State Park Beach (4.1 mi)
• Meijer (1.5 mi)
• McGee's 72 (0.8 miles)
• T-Bar & Grill (2.9 miles)
• The Clubhouse @ Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (1.3 mi)
• Mt. Holiday (3.0 mi)
• Bijou by the Bay (8.1 mi)
• Mari Vineyards (9.9 mi)
• Stone Hound Brewing Company (0.9 mi)
• Sunset Launch (3.0 mi)
• TC Watersports (3.2 mi)
• PNC Bank ATM (0.2 mi)
• Speedway (0.3 mi)
• iNDIGO Health Partners (9.0 mi)

We welcome you with open arms!

Property manager

Christian Gissing
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Acme

Located in Williamsburg, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Music House Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Front Street - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Williamsburg condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach and LochenHeath Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Perfect studio at the beach

Location is perfect for Flintfield’s Horse Park!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

5 Stars

Thoroughly enjoyed our time here, very cute property and easy access to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

Great location.

Very nice to have access to a beach area.
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy C M.

5 Stars

Wonderful condo and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl A.

5 Stars

We adored the charming and quaint atmosphere of the vacation rental
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Wonderful stay

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 5 days and enjoyed every moment of it. The kitchen is small, but very functional overall. The accommodations were clean and you can't beat the location right on the water.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackson M.

Weekend get away

We had an incredible stay at this vacation rental. The location was perfect, with stunning views and easy access to nearby attractions. The accommodation itself was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed. The host was friendly and attentive, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. We highly recommend this vacation rental for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

4/10 Poor

Sean

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim z.

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

JUL in TC MI

Good location…comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Joel P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Weekend stay - Decent place, not that clean, poor service

Disappointed in the cleanliness and Christian the property manager never responded or answered questions. Even after check out I still never heard from him. Just noticed a week later my deposit was not refunded. Reached out again and still nothing. Do not recommmend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

John C., Angola, Indiana

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Needs updated

Picture of property is not what property looked like.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Scott S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Ready For Guests

The unit was not thoroughly clean. There was visible dust on the furniture, crumbs on the couch, cobwebs and dead bugs over the front entry. The counters, sinks, linens, and toilet all appeared clean but the visible dirt made us question everything. The management company promptly found another unit for us to use during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D., Grand Haven MI

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

Cute studio condo in a perfect location on the bay.

Very nice studio condo perfect size for a couple. Some nice updates, and location is great with beach right outside the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Ideally Located

The location was the perfect spot to call home as we ventured out on daily trips to Sutton's Bay, Charlevoix, Petoskey and the UP. But we didn't have to travel more than a few steps to the beach each evening to enjoy the beautiful sunsets on Grand Traverse Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Vadim K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

By far the worse rental experience

Took vacation day to arrive early. Paid for early check in (2pm)Arrived at dirty condo. Called property manager. He said cleaning crew is on the way. 4 o’clock no one arrived. No call or anything. Note: Had pregnant wife and two kids just sitting in car for hours just waiting. Ended up checking in at 6 pm. Missed even dinner. Next day apartment upstairs had our clothes ruined due to ash and cigarette burns which were drying on the patio. Oh… and property manager offered me “Partial cleaning fee removed” due to all the check in issue. Just unbelievably by far the worst experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R., Michigan

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

Great stay!

Relaxing stay in great location away from hustle and bustle of Traverse City. Condo was clean and well stocked. Beach and surroundings were beautiful. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Valerie S.

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

Lovely stay

Stayed here from June 19-23 2020. Property was smaller than expected, but had everything we needed. Very comfortable. Owner very responsive to all inquiries in an incredibly timely fashion. We left the property clean, but have yet to receive our deposit back. (4 days later). Not a bad drive to TC, and beach was nice. Pool and beach club closed (no fault to property owner- Pandemic and all). I imagine that if all activities were going on it would have been a much livelier atmosphere. There’s a fire pit on the beach, as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Carl S.

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

Great location! Owner very attentive to any problems.

The Lake, beach, and pool access right across the footbridge was great! This unit has a private little patio out the sliding doors, unlike many of the other units that share a patio with your neighbor. Unfortunately, we found the AC was not working correctly. However, the owner went above and beyond our expectations. He was easy to contact and he even brought over a fan to help make us more comfortable. The very next day he had someone out and the AC was repaired. We we very happy with his timely response to our problem with the unit. Only two things that could make our stay better: The refrigerator is super tiny and had a non functional / frozen solid ice maker. Also, there is no way to dry wet beach towels and swim suits. Would be nice if there was a coin operated dryer in the complex we could use. Other than that the place is great and the owner is fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy h.

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

Condo was exactly as depicted. Perfect getaway for two!

Check in went smoothly, had slight issue with the door code which the condo manager fixed immediately over the phone. Had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Cute place

Very convenient and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Excellent

Excellent location, clean. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Tara E.

Great, quiet location. Affordable and close to the city.

It was a really nice room. Had wonderful access to a little beach. Only a 5 minutes drive into Traverse City. The owner was easy to contact. We did have an issue with the cleanliness. Previous guests were not very courteous and the maid didn’t get all of their mess removed. Other than that, it was a fun place to stay! Better than a hotel room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for our needs and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

beth g.

Small,but perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our condo stay. It was clean, well furnished and the bed and bedding was very comfortable. We will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

megan t.

Wonderful condo! Perfect location!

the condo was fantastic. everything we needed for the perfect weekend getaway. close to pool and lake. comfy bed and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Christian Gissing

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Young-hearted, friendly team based in Northern Michigan.

Michigan's leading vacation rental experts.

We strive to create wonderfully memorable experiences for our guests! It's our dream to be able to create something that is personable, unique and beyond expectations for every single guest!

We're here to cater to you and our generous homeowners every step of the way.

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