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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Beach nearby
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Traverse City, just a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 11 minutes by foot from Front Street. .This condo is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Traverse City Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Wags West.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Front Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • City Opera House - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clinch Park Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Modern Bird - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Right Brain Brewery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 403E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds

THE TRUE NORTH presents… 🌆 539 Bay St Lakeview near TC | Walk to Beach & Festivals ➠ 403E

Enjoy unobstructed lake views just 300 feet from West Grand Traverse Bay in this modern 2-bedroom waterfront retreat in downtown Traverse City. Walk to the beach, Open Space festivals, waterfront trails, and top restaurants less than a mile away, then unwind on your private balcony or by the lakeside firepit at sunset. Perfect for families, couples, and event-goers seeking beach access with true downtown walkability. Learn more below…👇

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 4—King and Queen beds
📍 Walk to Downtown Traverse City—Less than 1 mile (10–15 min scenic waterfront walk)
🌊 Covered patio with outdoor dining and unobstructed Lake Michigan views
🎬 Smart TVs + Streaming - Netflix and popular apps available
🧺 In-Unit Washer & Dryer - Full-size combo for added convenience
🚗 Free On-Site Parking—Easy arrival and peace of mind (1 dedicated space per unit)

🌳 OUTDOOR OASIS
Indulge in outdoor dining at a large outdoor patio with spectacular lake views that are hard to beat in Traverse City.
Step outside and immerse yourself in true waterfront living. Enjoy sandy beach access just steps away, gather around the shared firepit, or stroll the shoreline as the sun sets over the bay. The nearby Open Space hosts Traverse City's iconic festivals, making this location unbeatable for event lovers—while still offering peaceful lakefront relaxation.

🏠 LIVING AREA
Bright, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed, the living space offers a comfortable place to unwind after beach days or downtown adventures. Kick back with Smart TV streaming, cozy seating, and a layout that encourages conversation and connection.

🍽️ KITCHEN & DINING
The kitchen is fully equipped for everything from quick breakfasts to relaxed dinners in. Whether you're heading out to Traverse City's renowned restaurants or enjoying a meal at home, you'll have all the essentials needed for a seamless stay.

🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
🛌 Primary Bedroom: King-size bed with plush linens with en-suite bathroom and million-dollar lake views and patio access
🛌 Guest Bedroom: Queen-size bed

🚿 Second Bathroom (Hallway Full Bath) - Shower & toilet with fresh towels and starter toiletries provided
Conveniently shared between guest bedroom and living area

🏡 ESSENTIAL AMENITIES
📶 High-Speed Wi-Fi
❄️ Central climate control
🧺 In-unit washer & dryer
🛏️ Linens & bath towels provided
🚗 Free on-site parking

Designed to feel like home — but with better views.

📍 LOCATION ADVANTAGES
📍 Downtown Traverse City: 0.9 mi
✈️ Cherry Capital Airport: 6.0 mi
🏖️ West End Beach: 0.7 mi
🐴 Horse Shows on the Bay: 8 minutes
🎭 Festivals & Open Space: Steps away
🍷 Wineries, breweries, shopping & dining all nearby

The nearby Open Space hosts Traverse City's iconic festivals, making this location unbeatable for event lovers — while still offering peaceful lakefront relaxation.
Festivals include the Traverse City Film Festival, Cherry Festival, and Beer, Wine & Music Festivals - all easily accessible from this prime location.

🔍 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
🧹 Daily cleaning turnovers are not included
🔑 Easy self check-in via keypad (custom code provided)
🧴 Starter supplies included for short stays
🗓️ Short-term, weekly & monthly stays available

🛋️ HOUSE RULES
🚭 No Smoking – $1,000 fine for indoor smoking
🎉 No parties or events
👥 Please register the correct number of guests
💲 $50 per unregistered guest (laundry & service costs)
🕓 Check-In: 4:00 PM
🕚 Check-Out: 11:00 AM

🎁 COMPLIMENTARY TRUE NORTH PERKS
🍾 1 Bottle of Chateau Chantal Celebrate Sparkling Wine
💪 Complimentary Gym Access at Iron House Gym

EXCLUSIVE TRUE NORTH BENEFITS
🛎 VIP Concierge Services – Personalized experiences at your home:
• Private chefs
• Photographers
• Event planners
• In-home massage
• Grocery delivery & pre-arrival fridge stocking
• …and more curated services upon request

LOCAL PARTNER PERKS
Enjoy exclusive savings during your stay:
🍷 30% off tastings & bottles @ Chateau Chantal Winery
🚌 10% off wine tours with The Magic Shuttle Bus
🚤 5% off boat rentals @ Legacy Boat Rentals
🚲 10% off rentals & tours @ Paddle TC
🧘 15% off classes @ Original Hot Yoga
🥑 $5 off $50 purchase @ Edson Farms Natural Food Market
🥤 10% off @ Playa Bowls
🍪 Free cookie + 25% off your order @ Bay Bread Company

🛡️ Damage Protection Coverage
For added peace of mind, your reservation includes complimentary damage protection coverage:
• Up to $1,000 coverage for OTA bookings (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)
• Up to $1,500 coverage for direct bookings through our website

This protection covers:
✔️ Accidental damage
✔️ Minor breakage
✔️ Non-negligent incidents

Not covered:
✘ Parties or events
✘ Intentional damage
✘ Missing items
✘ Excessive cleaning
✘ Unauthorized guests
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Coverage applies to qualified incidents over a $50–$100 threshold, helping eliminate small or nuisance claims and making your stay more worry-free.
📌 Terms & Conditions apply.

🚀 READY TO MAKE MEMORIES?
From sunset beach walks to festival weekends and cozy nights by the firepit, this waterfront condo offers the best of Traverse City, all in one unforgettable stay.

Book now and let our team at THE TRUE NORTH craft your perfect getaway. ✨
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include concierge services.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 403E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

The apartment is open and roomy. The balcony faces the lake and is a great place to have coffee in the morning. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jan F.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice.

The condo was very nice and clean with a great location and view. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Very clean and cozy!! Super nice! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bay Street

We loved it. Perfect Xmas getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for girls weekend!

We had a great stay here, the location was great, we walked to dinner every night. The property was clean, well maintained and had a beautiful view! Bedding was nice. They did not have a coffee maker so we had to go get more K cups.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall weekend

Beautiful views and great location. We had a great weekend at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viviana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Apartment

We enjoyed our 1 night stay. Very clean. In close proximity to everything. We our internet wouldn't work late at night I was able to get a hold of someone via text right away and solved our issue. Recommend this for your next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Faye R.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful place and view

perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Great location and wonderful view! Very clean and new.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Color tour

This property is very spacious and clean. The beds were very comfortable and the showers great. We loved being able to see the bay every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melani L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

Great Condo in a fabulous location. Host was wonderful, answered all my questions very quickly! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna b.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect stay

plenty of room, very clean, beautiful view of Bay. only thing i would recommend is to equip the kitchen with more or better potsand pans and cooking utensils. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay here!!

Very nice condo. Two couples were very comfortable in this unit. Good location and nice view. It was walking distance( 15 minutes) to shopping and restaurants. I would recommend this properly! .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traverse City Penthouse

Very lovely property with a great view of the bay. Comfortable and clean. When needed, the customer service was prompt. Did have some small issues that were overcome quickly. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly G., Concord, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and convenient

We only spent one night but the apartment was clean and well equipped. Great communication. Beautiful views. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan Family Vacation

Great central place to stay. We could spread out and everyone could have some space. Close to many things.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning bay view

Gorgeous penthouse condo overlooking the west bay in Traverse City, also had our own garage. Could not ask for anything more beautiful to stay in and so close to everything that walking it was easy. Will book this again if I come back to Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEFF G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Super clean spacious accommodations. Very quiet and walking distance to downtown. Everything as described Wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovin life

Fabulous. Everything about it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation

Great landing spot! Loved the space and the view of the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023