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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a flag on the green.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with benches and a railing overlooking the sea.
A stone-arched outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a round table, overlooking a scenic view of the sea.
A large building with multiple windows and a fountain in front.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4354 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
The current price is $265
$238 nightly
$265 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Acme

When you stay at this condo in Williamsburg, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. .This beach condo is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Torch Lake and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Front Street.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Front Street - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

🏖️ Bay View Couples Retreat @ The Shores | Wow Views | Direct Beach Access ➠ 5586

Bay View Couples Retreat @ The Shores

Front-row views of East Grand Traverse Bay, made for two. This fully renovated studio was designed around cozy mornings and sparkling sunsets — a bayfront deck, champagne on arrival, and 600 feet of sandy beach just a short boardwalk away.

Best for couples, honeymooners, or wine-trip travelers wanting a quiet retreat over extra space. Queen bed plus a queen sleeper sofa, a compact kitchenette (no oven), and direct deck access. Note: no in-unit laundry, nearest laundromat is 5 minutes away.

Resort pool access isn't included, though a spa treatment unlocks same-day access if you want it.

Every stay includes a bottle of Chateau Chantal sparkling wine and complimentary gym access.

Grand Traverse Resort is 5 minutes away, with downtown Traverse City 10 minutes further.

Golden hour on the deck, moonlight on the bay — this one's built for slowing down together.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including cooking classes, a water park, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Cooking classes
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 354 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Vrbo Property
Couples Retreat Williamsburg
Bay view! Couples retreat Williamsburg
Bay view! Couples retreat Private vacation home
Bay view! Couples retreat Private vacation home Williamsburg
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🏖️ Bay View Couples Retreat @ The Shores | Wow Views | Direct Beach Access ➠ 5586 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely accommodations

wonderful accommodations with fabulous view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location with lake view

Excellent location and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy, simple check in / check out. Clean, comfortable, welcoming. View of beach and bay was nice. Well supplied of coffee, towels, soap, shampoo, etc. We enjoyed our stay and would book again. Welcoming bottle of sparkling wine was a very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traverse city

A very nice a quiet get away would go back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Shores

This vacation rental offered an unbeatable combination of quality, affordability, and an ideal setting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Liitle Gem

We truly enjoyed our stay. The condo was clean, comfortable, and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful. Perfect view of Traverse Bay. Clean and well stocked with everyday essentials

I will return and I highly recommend. Close to Downtown Traverse City
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to resort

Family member attending Special Olympics. Close and easy access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Weekend Getaway Location

The condo was very clean, comfortable and spacious. The unit also offered very convenient access to the beach. The customer service was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful beach view from balcony but very tiny kitchen

The location was delightful, but the kitchen was really not suitable for cooking all your meals there, which was my plan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Sufficient

I made a few suggestions directly to the host. The until is nice and a good location, just in need of more thorough cleaning and supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Hard to find building 1. No soap, shampoo, conditioner or gift bottle of celebrate until we called Table on balcony needed cleaning. On the other hand, the view was great and the room was comfortable We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as described.

Property was just as described. Clean with basic kitchen items and enough clean towels for the stay. Great sunset views from balcony. Unfortunately only able to side water from kitchen table. Comfortable seating on bed and sofa had no water view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, some challenges

Beautiful spot, wonderful location on the water and we loved sunsets from the balcony. The condo is very small and the location is a bit far from Traverse City but we knew that so not a big deal. Easy check in, easy access. Had some issues with the dryer not working and maintenance person never showed and condo wasn't well stocked. You also are not allowed to use the pool that is literally steps from your door so my daughter was upset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Bay View

This unit has an outstanding view of the beach and the sunsets! The unit was very clean but the freezer compartment of the very small refrigerator was filled with ice. I tried to make some ice cubes with an ice cube tray but the water never froze at all. It was hot weather and we wanted ice cubes for our drinks but no luck. The whole refrigerator needs to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Creeks Crossing; Grand Traverse condo

The room itself was clean and small, as expected. Shower eventually got warm after, but one must let it run for awhile. Cleaning lady came an hour early before check out (straight into room -using our code- without knocking) , but she was nice and said she’d come back. Maybe because it is not “season” yet, but the property itself is in need of great repair. The pool/ beach house area is very run down, not what you’d expect from a Grand Traverse Resort. We came in May when it was 45 degrees and rainy for a soccer tournament, so not there for vacation. But if one were there to get away from it all, it would leave you wanting so much more in terms of cleanliness and aesthetics.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Almost perfect

4 Stars Almost perfect! The unit was very well appointed and the view was the best part. So enjoyed sitting out the deck with a glass of wine each evening enjoying the lake! The overall property was gorgeous and well maintained. Loved the surrounding woods and that the location was away from downtown Traverse City and very easy to get to. I am also a VRBO owner, so just a few suggestions for the management company: communication with your office was a bit frustrating as no one got back to me about an early check in request. When I did arrive at almost 4 check on time, the cleaning person was there with her dog sitting on the sofa. There was no laundry soap to start the bedding the day I left. Your tub didn't drain well and I would suggest you get a smart TV for the room. Beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice location but issues

I would give this three out of five stars for the price point. There were several small things that the rental company could have addressed that would’ve raised my rating. To it’s credit, the rental was clean and there were several updates. However, the refrigerator had not been defrosted in a long time, and we could not put our cold packs in there or make ice cubes. The TV on the wall was not level. The soap dispenser was apparently low when the cleaning people came last time and they just added water to it and certainly there were no amenities like shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom. The bathroom door had a cheap outdoor bolt instead of a normal lock and there were several holes in the door, where apparently they tried to put it in without success. The TV is old and there was no guide for channels, and the remote control had been taped with packing tape therefore we had to go through trial and error to find stations we wanted. I guess the worst part was we got automated emails from the rental company saying if there was anything they could do for us they would be happy to help. However they did not respond to two assistance requests. I think with a little bit of effort on the part of the rental company, (and not much expense) it could’ve been a better experience. It just had a cheap feel to it, there was almost no communication, It wasn’t what I was expecting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and clean

Very nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall getaway

We enjoyed the beautiful beach the first evening. Our owners left a bottle of champagne and that was so thoughtful. The condo was nice and served our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024