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☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
On the beach
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    3 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach
    4 min drive
  • Mt. Holiday Ski Area
    6 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    11 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.

☀ 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!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, patio and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo offers its guests a water park.

This Williamsburg condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Christian Gissing

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

  • No pets allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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.

Property is also known as

Shores Amazing Waterfront Studio Williamsburg
Shores Amazing Waterfront Studio
Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo Williamsburg
Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Williamsburg
Condo Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo Williamsburg
Williamsburg Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo Condo
Condo Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo
Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront
The Shores Amazing Waterfront Studio
Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront
335386

☀ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina P., Houston, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect studio at the beach
Location is perfect for Flintfield’s Horse Park!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim z.

Liked: Cleanliness
JUL in TC MI
Good location…comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Joel P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Scott S.

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
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
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.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Roberta F.

Nice
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great spot for a fun Traverse City getaway!
A small but clean unit on the first floor. Has everything you need for a relaxing trip in Traverse City. Mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and dishwasher. A very short walk away is the pool and beach. We enjoyed a late night glass of wine by the fire pit with some live music! The only drawback is that the resort is a little further away from downtown TC then other options, but the pool and beach made it all worth it for us. Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Mark S.

Great location, lacking some basics
We enjoyed our stay and had a pleasant time. Some basic items were missed. There are 5 light bulbs in the bath, 3 were non-functioning. Stayed 3 nights but we were only given 3 washcloths for the two of us. I know that these are petty items but just a little attention to the details would give a much better perception. The bed was very comfortable which was the key item.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Excellent condo. Excellent service. Excellent owner.
Two years in a row, and this location did not disappoint. The condo isn't the biggest, yet it worked just fine for our family. Can't beat the location and the amenities on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

Great location, clean, enjoyed our stay!
Had everything we needed, clean. Owner available if needed. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Sarah B., Delaware

Great location and clean, cute place!
Would love to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017