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🌆 539 Bay • Lakeview Residence | Grand Traverse Bay Views ➠ 202W

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the sea through a large window.
A stone-arched outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a round table, overlooking a scenic view of the sea.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by white chairs. A large wall clock is mounted above the table.
Aerial view of 539 Bay residences beside the road along Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City.
Golf green and sand bunker beside a reflective pond at Grand Traverse Resort.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪13 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 • Lakeview Residence | Grand Traverse Bay Views ➠ 202W

THE TRUE NORTH presents… 539 Bay St Lakeview | Walk to Beach & Festivals ➠ 202W

Wake up to the bay, walk to the beach, and experience Traverse City from one of its most convenient locations. Just 300 feet from West Grand Traverse Bay and less than a mile from downtown, this modern two-bedroom condo puts you within easy reach of sandy beaches, waterfront trails, Open Space festivals, restaurants, and the energy of downtown Traverse City.

2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Sleeps up to 4
- Primary bedroom: 1 King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, bay views, and patio access
- Guest bedroom: 1 Queen-size bed
- Second full bathroom with shower
- Covered patio with outdoor dining and unobstructed views
- Shared lakeside firepit
- High-speed WiFi, Smart TV, in-unit washer and dryer, one parking space

Downtown Traverse City — 0.9 miles (10–15 min scenic walk) | West End Beach — 0.7 miles | Open Space & festival grounds — steps away | Cherry Capital Airport — 6 miles

Welcome perks: Chateau Chantal sparkling wine at check-in + complimentary Iron House Gym access.

Maximum occupancy: 4 guests. Pets welcome ($100/pet/day). No smoking indoors ($1,000 fine). No parties or events. Short-term, weekly, and monthly stays available.

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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

You need to know

Property # 3168779vb
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

About the area

Traverse City

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Slabtown, a neighbourhood in Traverse City. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Front Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lil Bo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪U & I Lounge - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 202W - 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 • Lakeview Residence | Grand Traverse Bay Views ➠ 202W?

As of 8 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌆 539 Bay • Lakeview Residence | Grand Traverse Bay Views ➠ 202W on 18 Oct, 2026 start from S$497, 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 at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 202W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 202W - 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 | 202W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 202W - 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. Grand Traverse Bay and West End Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent staying experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We are so glad you had an excellent stay, and we would love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice condo and very clean. Great location, close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Bring your sleep mask and earplugs. The trees block the view, so it’s not like the photos. The place is loud with traffic noise and you can hear the people walking above, wake you up at night loud. Also the shades on the windows do not block much light, that said, it was convenient location for walking to town, parking on street was easy (lot too small for big suv).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 star location

Beautiful rental property - Loved it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

scenic views with lots of space

really awesome stay, large property, very convenient access to water / beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday getaway

Awesome responsiveness, has everything we needed, solid location!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to EVERYTHING you will want

We were blown away by how near this new condo is to everything you could want: beach, food, coffee, shops and the really cool Traverse Commons. Beautifully decorated. We didn't eat in much but it had all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Terrible experience. When you inevitably have a problem with your booking, have fun talking to a person on the other side of the world. If I book a stay in Traverse, I would at least hope the property management would be located in this hemisphere. Wrong code to get in, sent us to a new apartment (1.5 hours later) in the building with moldy food in the fridge and a TV that doesn't stream anything (even though the listing literally shows Netflix streaming). Our first night was ruined with all problems. You can also hear every step of someone I'm not naive, I know everything gets more corporate as time goes, but it's sad to see it fully infiltrate Traverse city. Only saving grace is the location and Mike the handyman.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning condo

My husband and I booked the condo on Bay Street for two nights and we were blown away when we first arrived. The place was sparkling clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed and communication was great. We didn't need anything but if we did, I knew how to reach the folks at True North. The views are beautiful and the balconies were an added bonus. We will definitely be staying here again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay

This property seems like new(er) construction as it is still clean and tidy. If you are parking 2 cars, check in with property beforehand. While it was allowed and didn’t have any issues, it would have been less stressful to sort it out beforehand. Location is perfect for beach access, about 10 min walk to downtown stores/restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Limited water views

Trees block the view of the waterfront and photos do not accurately capture. Room was not ready until 5 pm. Limited basics such as toilet paper, tissue paper, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smooth Sailing.

Communication between the property manager and I, prior to our arrival in Traverse City, was excellent. Once we arrived, I texted him here and there about suggestions for local restaurants and sites. I received prompt, friendly, and informative texts in return. My husband, 17-year-old daughter, and I were very impressed with the fresh condo and the view of Traverse Bay from our two balconies! Having separate bedrooms and bathrooms was nice as well. We washed our clothes in the in-home washer and dried them as well. The kitchen was very large and clean. The location was very easy to get in and out of and so close to town. I was aware of what was asked of us as far as cleaning: strip the beds, hang wet towels, etc. It was funny though, when further instructions were added the day before leaving, such as turning on the dishwasher, putting the sheets in the washer and starting the cycle, and rounding up garbage and taking it down to the dumpster. We didn’t mind, but had to chuckle. The only drawback would be the guest above us who stomped across their floor (our ceiling) continually from about 6 pm to 11:30 pm then again starting at 6 am. What could they have possibly been doing? It sounded like Shrek was up there! Hopefully they were only temporary guests and that doesn’t happen regularly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for the wonderful rating. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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