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🏖️ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the beach.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Grand Traverse Bay
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🏖️ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577

THE TRUE NORTH presents… Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores ➠ UNIT 5577
Wake up to lake breeze and drift to sleep with sunsets over East Grand Traverse Bay. This second-floor Shores condo boasts one of the most coveted water-facing views in the entire complex. Bright and refreshed, it's perfect for couples, solo travelers, or small families looking for serenity by the shore—just minutes from downtown Traverse City, wineries, and Grand Traverse Resort. Learn more below...👇

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS 🌟

🌊 Direct Lakefront Views – One of the best vistas at The Shores
🛏️ 1 Queen Bedroom + Sleeper Sofa – Sleeps up to 4
🪟 Private Deck – Water-facing, perfect for coffee or wine at sunset
🍳 Kitchenette – Stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker
📺 Smart TVs – One in living room, one in bedroom
🥂 Champagne Welcome – Chateau Chantal + VIP Local Perks
📍 Ideal Location – 5 min to Grand Traverse Resort, 10 to downtown TC

🌲🌊 OUTDOOR OASIS

Perched above the shoreline, your private deck overlooks East Bay and offers unmatched sunset views. Just below, a boardwalk leads you to a 600-ft sandy beach shared with Grand Traverse Resort guests. Walk along the shoreline to a nearby public beach with BBQ grills, or rent a kayak and explore the bay.

☀ Direct water views from your second-story deck
☀ Steps to the beach via a tree-lined path
☀ Public beach area walkable from private shore
☀ Seasonal water rentals: SUPs, kayaks, jet skis

🛋️ LIVING AREA

Designed for laid-back comfort with clean lines, cozy seating, and big views.

☀ Queen sleeper sofa + extra linens
☀ Smart TV with streaming apps + cable
☀ Large glass sliders to private deck

🍴 KITCHEN & DINING

Everything you need for a quick breakfast or light bites after a day of exploring.

☀ Kitchenette: stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster
☀ Cookware, dishes, silverware, and tea towels included
☀ Indoor dining nook + outdoor dining for 2 on the deck

🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

☀ Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed + Smart TV
☀ Living Room: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
☀ Full Bathroom: Tub/shower combo, vanity, indoor towels & toiletries

🏡 ESSENTIAL AMENITIES

☀ High-speed Wi-Fi
☀ Smart TVs in bedroom & living room
☀ AC & heat
☀ Starter paper goods, linens, towels, toiletries, and coffee
☀ Free on-site parking

📍 THINGS TO DO NEARBY

From festivals and wine tours to beach days and scenic drives, this is the ideal base to soak in everything Northern Michigan has to offer.

☀ 5 min to Grand Traverse Resort (spa, golf, dining)
🌆 10 min to downtown Traverse City
🍷 30 min to Old Mission & Leelanau wineries
🎬 Traverse City Film Festival – Late July
🍒 Cherry Festival – Early July
🐎 Equestrian Festival – July–Aug at Flintfields Horse Park
🌊 Sleeping Bear Dunes – Just under an hour away

🔍 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

🏖️ BEACH & WATER ACCESS
☀ 2-min walk to private beach
☀ Public beach nearby with BBQ grills
☀ Seasonal kayak and boat rentals available nearby

🏊 POOL ACCESS
☀ Not included with stay
☀ Workaround: Book a same-day spa treatment at Grand Traverse Resort for access to pools & hot tubs
☀ Concierge available to assist

🍽️ AMENITIES NOTES
☀ Kitchenette includes cooktop (no oven), microwave, dishwasher
☀ Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, linens, toiletries, and coffee included
☀ Ask us what's in the starter kit if you want to plan ahead

🎁 EXTRAS
☀ 1 bottle of Chateau Chantal Celebrate Champagne
☀ Exclusive local discounts on wine tours, boat rentals, yoga & more
☀ Concierge upgrades: Private chef, massage, special occasion décor

🚗 PARKING
☀ Plenty of parking onsite
☀ Just minutes to grocery, dining, and essentials

📜 HOUSE RULES
☀ Occupancy: 4 Guests (Adults & Kids)
☀ Accurate guest count required – $50 per unregistered guest
☀ No pets allowed
☀ Minimum booking age: 25
☀ Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM
☀ No parties, fireworks, or open flames
☀ Towels for indoor use only – bring beach towels
☀ No smoking or vaping indoors or on patios – $1,000 fine
☀ Lost key or access card fee: $100

💬 GUEST FEEDBACK NOTES
☀ “The best sunset view we've ever had!”
☀ “Perfect mix of privacy and walkability”
☀ “Bright, clean, and beautifully styled”
☀ “Wish the pool was available” – Ask us about spa workaround
☀ “Loved the champagne and local discounts”

👉 READY TO SOAK IN SUNSETS FROM THE SHORE? BOOK NOW!

From cherry season to cozy off-season getaways, Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores ➠ UNIT 5577 is your peaceful bayfront escape. Click “Book Now” and let THE TRUE NORTH team welcome you in style.
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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1588713vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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

About the area

Acme

Located in Williamsburg, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Music House Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Front Street - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 16 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 🏖️ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🏖️ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🏖️ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏖️ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🏖️ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Williamsburg condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course and Music House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and beautiful view... excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 20 Oct 2026
Maribeth, thank you so much for the kind words. We are delighted that your unit at The Shores felt so clean and that you enjoyed the beautiful view. We would love to welcome you back to Traverse City soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After a rough start at check-in the experience got better and we enjoyed our time at the condo. Beautiful view, and we enjoyed seeing swans and geese on the water. I will say that the couch needs replacing. It was extremely uncomfortable. Great water pressure in the shower though! If there was any way to get a bigger refrigerator where you could have ice and more food that would also be great. We enjoyed Traverse City and the surrounding areas very much and we kept going north and went up into Canada for a day. We really enjoyed our visit to Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 17 Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing such a candid account of your stay, and we are sorry the start was rough at check-in. We are so glad you enjoyed the view, the swans and geese on the water, and the great water pressure, and we have noted your feedback on the couch and the refrigerator. We hope to welcome you back to Traverse City soon, and we hope your trip north into Canada was as memorable as it sounds. Warmly, Christian and the True North team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Spectacular view of the pool & bay.And you can watch the gorgeous sunsets from your second floor balcony or join other guest in the beach chairs by the water. This is an easy location to check out all that the region has to offer. I would definitely comeback. A word to the wise, if you are planning to cook, know it only has a small dorm room refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2026
Jo Anna, we are delighted you enjoyed the view of the pool and bay and those gorgeous sunsets from the balcony. Thank you for the lovely review and the helpful note for future guests. We would love to welcome you back to The Shores.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love the view, beach is easy to get to and water out of Acme Creek is so cold and refreshing on edge of beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
We are so glad you loved the view and the easy walk to the beach. That cold, refreshing water from Acme Creek is a local favorite, and we appreciate you sharing it. We would be happy to welcome you back to The Shores.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away paradise.

Beautiful facility. Very homely. Great place would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

We enjoyed our visit to the Traverse City area, and always enjoy staying at The Shores!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice unit with a great view! A nice place to stay with the convenience of nearby shopping, the pool/amenities and - the beach! A few glitches . . . with the TV, and kitchenware but confident the owner will ensure they are addressed promptly. And -thank you for the nice weather! It's back to the Texas heat for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christian was the perfect host. He made sure we had everything we needed. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The location was even better than I had hoped. The deck overlooks the pool and the beautiful lake. Sunsets could not be more perfect. Great shopping in Traverse City which is an easy 10 minute or less drive. One thing that really stands out is the cancellation policy. We had to cancel two nights and a full refund was issued promptly. You wont be sorry for choosing this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from Management on 4 Oct 2026
Linda, your kind words mean so much to us. We are delighted the bed and pillows were comfortable, the deck over the pool and lake delivered perfect sunsets, and that the location exceeded your hopes. We would love to welcome you back to The Shores.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location overlooking the pool and beach. Public beach right next door. Amway Grand very close. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
We appreciate the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the views over the pool and beach and felt the condo was a great value. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Shores.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

We loved the condo resort. It wasn't crowded and we could relax at the beach. Our condo had a great view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Was nice and quiet. Good plave to get away to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

30th Anniversary get away

Great location!! Beautiful views!! Quaint and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Stars

We loved every moment spent relaxing there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was really great. We were close to shopping downtown in Traverse with just a short drive. Great restaurants and great beaches were nearby. The view from the balcony was breathtaking. The refrigerator was a little small but we made it work for the weekend. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

TC getaway

We had a very comfortable stay at this condo. Views were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Williamsburg

Great condo! Great Location - Clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful sunset from the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Stars

The staff was not only friendly but genuinely invested in making our stay memorable. We felt like VIPs throughout our entire visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

stay

was very beautiful scenery
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Shores

My husband and I had a wonderful stay here! It felt like home, and loved the gorgeous view from our balcony! Would definitely stay here again for a little getaway trip! Thank you!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Stars

The view was great. We were happy with the place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation!

We had a wonderful time! Something for everyone here. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was beautiful of the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay. Loved the private beach and pool access. The condo had everything we needed for our 3 day stay. Only tiny issue was with the coffee maker. Need to get a different one. It kept wanting me to perform a clean cycle, which I attempted to do but could not get it to simply run a full pot of coffee. Best bet is to get a very basic coffee maker that does not need programmed etc. We definitely like our coffee in the morning so we pushed through it. LOL. Also, the sliding glass door has the main door inner seal broke thus the door is foggy which hinders the view of the bay from the living room. But none of these things would prevent me from returning to this place. Thank you for a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We are so glad you loved the bay view, the private beach and the pool, and we appreciate your notes on the coffee maker and the sliding door. We would love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

This was the perfect getaway. The view of the sunsets from the balcony or the beach were beautiful! Nearby restaurants were good and Traverse City is just minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Beautiful condo with easy access to a beautiful and clean beach. Christian in customer was also so helpful and happy to assist us. Can't wait to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wish it was summer...

This condo was directly on the beach in Traverse City. It was a beautiful location. I would have spent large quantities of time on the beach...if it was summer. Great and easy location to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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