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🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 103E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds

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Actual walk-out differs from photos. Same layout, but walk-out onto your private patio with outdoor seating, steps from the beach and all of downtown. Living Area.
Actual walk-out differs from photos. Same layout, but walk-out onto your private patio with outdoor seating, steps from the beach and all of downtown. Living Area.
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

King Room w/ Lake Views

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 103E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds

THE TRUE NORTH presents… 🌆 539 Bay St Lakeview near TC | Walk to Beach & Festivals ➠ 103E

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.

We're honored to host the memories you'll make here. 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)
🥂 Champagne Welcome
💪 Complimentary Gym Access at Iron Horse Gym

🌳 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 Champagne
💪 Complimentary Gym Access at Iron Horse Gym
🧑‍💼 Dedicated VIP Concierge
🍷 Winery, boat rental, yoga, dining & activity discounts
🚤 $75/day off Boat Rentals @ Tommy's Boat Rentals

🚀 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. ✨
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Slabtown, a neighborhood in Traverse City. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Front Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 103E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 103E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 103E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds on Jun 21, 2026 start from $562, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 103E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 103E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 103E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds located?

Located in Slabtown, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Wags West and Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Traverse City Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher I.

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

A great and comfortable stay!

A great and comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl H.

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

Great stay in a great location. Great hospitality even provided wine and his and her robes!

Great one night get away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Great place to stay.

All the comforts of home in addition to a great location. The place was in peckably clean and the beds were amazingly comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MarcL N.

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

Top notch stay!

Everything was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

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

Great location and accommodation

Close to everything downtown. Was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Excellent Location and Space

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The location by the lake was amazing and it was such a comfort and ease to have such a large space to truly relax. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

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

Beautiful Property

Nicely appointed beautiful view very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

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

Great property!

Condo was in a great location; could walk to restaurants and shopping. Very clean and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Y.

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

Great Location

The condo was very spacious. It was a 10 in terms of cleanliness, upkeep and furnishings and was in a great location. Would recommend staying here if you want to be close to downtown and need a spacious place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

Adorable Place & Beautiful View

Lovely property. Great location. Awful parking space if you have anything but a compact car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen H.

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

Short Getaway

The property was immaculate and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice F.

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

Beautiful condo. Great Location.

Beautiful condo with all the amenities needed for a very comfortable stay. Easy access to everything and everywhere you want to check out in TC. Parking included. Very pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmel C.

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

Great space

We loved our time in TC and this condo played a part by being in a great location with the ability to walk to just about anything. It was nice to have off-street parking with an assigned spot too. The condo was super clean and more spacious than expected. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Outstanding

Super clean and spacious! Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

5 Stars

The unit was stylish, modern, and very clean. The beds were also incredibly comfortable, and the things inside were of high quality. I can't say enough but it was a great stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Traverse City Getaway

This condo is beautiful not to mention the great location. Literally right across the street from the lake & beach and just a couple minutes from all the shops & restaurants. The host was very prompt on replying to my messages. I highly recommend this property. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Terrific

Property was as advertised. Very clean great view. Completely accessible to Traverse City by car or walking. Would definitely return. Book it!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

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

Very Nice

Very clean. Seems pretty new. Excellent all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

These condos are very well kept and spacious, with 2 bathrooms and plenty of sitting space. NO basic condiments provided (no salt, pepper - and got only 1 pod for coffee maker for 2 guests, 3 night stay!) So, plan accordingly. Otherwise, great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Visit to MI

This was a great place to stay, location was perfect and it’s has a beautiful view of the bay. We were close to just about everything we wanted to do. Parking is onsite and you are able to walk to the downtown area (about 10-15 minutes) We had a slight hiccup with check in. Room was said to be ready however, it was not cleaned from previous renter. I called to report and they were extremely fast to rectify the situation and there was no disruption in our vacation. They did a great job! Loved it here- we’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Wine tasting with friends

Loved the property and location to everything and the time with friends was priceless. Very nicely appointed condo with modern amenities and super comfortable, making it easy to sit back and relax. Nice touches with the robes, Keurig coffee maker and complimentary bottle of wine. Enjoyed the stay very much and will probably come back. Only complaint was the service charge, four different tax charges and cleaning fee (even though we had to run dishwasher, start laundry and pull sheets off). Added approximately another $450 in charges (for 3 nights) which would have likely altered my decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Beautiful condo

Condo seems brand new. All the furniture seems brand new, everything smells and looks brand new. Very nice condo. There is 4 lanes of traffic between you and the lake. Those cars do block the view a little and do create road noise. I was surprised we could hear the upstairs neighbors walking around. It could use room darkening blinds. The front master bedroom wasn't very dark at night and you had a lot of road noise. The back bedroom faces the parking lot and fire pit so you do have that too. The parking is tight but manageable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great time!

Everything very nice & satisfactory. Its not beach front its across a busy boulevard. Bay view would be better discription. Couple things to note, there is no Front door entrance-they are labeled East or West door. Was a bit confusing. No parking pass in unit to put in our car during our stay. Could of used a cutting board. No complaints otherwise-great place convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Property beautiful! Parking horrible could possibly ruin your vehicle. No one one to communicate too at all by text message only. At check out was asked to take out all garbages and put laundry in the washer (Towels and Bed Linens) and have it done by 11:00am check out time. I have never been asked to do any chores before on vacation and I travel often especially for the rate of this place (Crazy).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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