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The Bish: Holiday Getaway Bliss: Beaches, Dog Parks, and Traverse City Charm

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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10 out of 10

Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Traverse City, MI
  • Traverse City Visitor Center
    12 min walk
  • Dairy Lodge
    1 min walk
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    10 min walk
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    14 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bish: Holiday Getaway Bliss: Beaches, Dog Parks, and Traverse City Charm

THE BISH

SLEEPS: 2
BEDROOMS: 1
BATHROOMS: 1
*Located near downtown Traverse City
*Minutes from West End Beach
*Dog park & pickleball courts just outside the condo building
*30 Minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
*No elevator

Bicycle+Fish= The BISH

What more could you ask for? This sleek, 2nd floor condo, within walking (or biking) distance to downtown Traverse City, sparks the joy of a romantic getaway for two (2) with their fur baby, or a writer's retreat for the sole traveler who wants to enjoy the space of the condo, while enjoying the city. The kitchen is open and you can continue the conversation from the meal prep to the living room. All your convenient kitchen appliances are available, including a dishwasher and washer/dryer. The comfortable bedroom has a simple design with a queen bed.

Next to the dog park, and the pickle ball courts, with sand volleyball nearby. It's just a short jaunt to one of many wine tours. A fishing charter is one of many options. The opportunity to get away from your routine and explore the eclectic Traverse City. Don't forget to indulge in the many cherry options you'll encounter along your way.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes-central air

Attractions/Activities:
Clinch Park: 3 min (.8 miles)
Front Street: 5 minutes (1.8 miles)
H2O Sports Rentals 5 min (1.2 miles
Mission Point Lighthouse: 19 minutes (12 miles)
Tall Ship Manitou: 4 minutes (1.4 miles)
Traverse Area Recreational Trail 1 minutes (.4 miles)
Turtle Creek Casino: 22 minutes (12.3 miles)
West End Beach 2 min (.2 Miles)

Bathrooms: One bathroom-Shower, sink, toilet


Beach/Swimming: West End Beach within 2 minutes(.2 miles)

Bedroom Configurations: Queen size Bed

Boat Rentals (In order of distance):
Blue Sky Rentals: 6 minutes (3.3 miles)
Memories Traverse City Rental: 7 minutes (3.3 miles)
H2O Sport Rentals: 16 minutes (7.9 miles)

Boat Launch: There is a public boat launch at Clinch Park (1.2 Miles) however there is not room at property for a trailer so that would need to be left in nearby city lot (please contact Clinch Marina for more info)

Cable: Not traditional cable. Local channels on Antenna and a Roku Smart TV available for streaming. Please bring your account log in information for streaming.

Cell Phone Service: All major providers work well

Coffee Maker: Drip coffee maker(filters and coffee provided), there is also a French Press available

Distances (In Order of Distance):
Mackinaw City 2 hour & 10 minutes(105 miles)
Detroit: 4 hours & 10 minutes (254 miles)
Chicago: 5 hours & 7 minutes (346 miles)
Milwaukee: 6 hours & 48 minutes (407 miles)

Drinking Water: City water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Events:
Traverse City holds many summer events, such as:
National Cherry Festival: First week of July
Northwestern Michigan Fair: Mid August
Traverse City Horse Show: Last two weekends of June
Great Lakes Equestrian Festivals: All weekends in July and first two weekends of August

Fireplace: Not available at property

Fire-pit: Not available at property

Fishing: Pier fishing at Clinch Park!

Golf:
The Bear- 18 min (9.2 miles)
The Wolverine- 18 min (9.2 miles)

Grill: Not at property

Grocery Store: Tom's Food Market 5 min(1.3 miles)

Heat: Forced air furnace

Internet: Yes, capable of streaming for work!

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: 1 reserved spot (suitable for mid-sized car) and street parking (from April 15th through November 15th)

Pets: 1 Dog 25 lbs. or less are allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: There are Neighbors. This is a condominium complex.

Space: 2nd floor condo with NO ELEVATOR

Televisions: 55" Roku Smart TV. Please bring your account log in information for streaming.

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, laundry detergent provided.

Wineries & Brewing Companies (In order of distance):
Grand Traverse Brewing Company: 12 minutes (4.9 miles)
Mari Vineyards: 11 minutes (5.7 miles)
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery: 20 minutes (12.3 miles)
Bowers Harbor Vineyard: 20 minutes (12.6 miles)
Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn: 23 minutes (14.8 miles)

Winter Activities:
* Cross-Country Skiing – Timber Ridge Resort (10 miles away).
* Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding – Crystal Mountain Resort (30 miles away).
* Ice Skating – Traverse City Ice Arena (2 miles away).
* Snowshoeing – Sleeping Bear Dunes (20-25 miles away).
* Snowmobiling – Trails within 10-15 miles. ~Must trailer and park sleds on street~
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washer/dryer and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Wags West and 3 minutes on foot from Lake Michigan

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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The Bish: Holiday Getaway Bliss: Beaches, Dog Parks, and Traverse City Charm Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
This property was in a great location. With just a short drive into downtown Traverse City. The property was very clean and cozy. Everything you could need was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Something Extra
I had called the owners in advance to ask if they could set up a little "welcome" gift for my girlfriend. We walked in to a beautiful bouquet of flowers, some mini pumpkins and a card - big hit with my girlfriend. And the unit was bright, clean and comfortable!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Great location and great property. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bish
Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place Good Location
The place was tastefully decorated, modern and well equipped. The location was good for us. We could walk to downtown easily but also had easy drives to golf and dunes. The dedicated parking was a plus (left clubs in back of jeep with no worries). The park next door was great with a lot of accepting pickleball players.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Orange barrels and lane closures
Very good - traffic noise not your fault. Couch not comfortable and tv channels not my favorite. Some type of low volume humming noise at night in the bedroom. I certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Stay
Very comfortable and clean unit, super easy check-in and good location. Our dog enjoyed watching all the action at the dog park across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly
Great spot to bring a puppy, tons of close walkable restaurants that allow dogs on the patios
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine W., Gravois Mills

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in Traverse City
This property is in a fantastic location. There is a dog park right across the street which our four-legged loved. The condo is quiet, clean and supplied with most anything you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The property is within walking distance to Beaches, Restaurants and downtown Traverse City. for a couple it's perfect place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
life by the pickle ball courts
Parking spaces where the size for European cars. Bed was foam and soft as a marshmallow. Not a good sleep. Only 1 set of towels and washcloths for 5 days. Great to have a washing machine to do the towels. Was close to everything downtown and easy walk. Pickleball starts at 8:00am and goes ALL day. Living room was very comfortable and had a nice view of the Dog Park, could see a little bit of the water too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine R., Ada, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice time at the BISH
I traveled to TC for work and my husband and dog ZoieBowie tagged along. It was great to be right in town and directly across from the dog park. Clean, comfortable, had everything we needed. Will recommend to friends and co-workers. So much better than hotelling.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traverse City get away
The Bish was perfect for the two of us and our dog. We could walk to the lake, downtown, or just around the neighborhood. The condo was super clean and comfortable. Loved it and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay near everything in Traverse City
This apartment / condo is very close to the heart of Traverse City, the water, and many great places like Frenchies are in walking distance. The living room overlooks a local dog park, so it was lovely watching the dogs play while having morning coffee. parking was a little annoying because they seemed to be in process of putting in permanent signs, so the assigned parking space changed every night, as it was currently only marked with a cone. Not a huge deal, and it’s likely to be a permanent spot soon. It seemed like all of the units in this building are short term rentals. Again, not a huge deal, but it’s something to keep in mind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023