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Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment

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One of two units on the second floor of a historic building on Union Street.
Exterior detail
Front of the building facing north up Union Street.
Exterior detail
Master bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment

PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY, INCLUDING CANCELLATION POLICIES.

Located downtown on the commercial portion of Union Street, this apartment is walking distance to the best of Traverse City. Above a barre studio (sometimes early morning classes ) and across the street from Brady's Bar (famous for their spicy chicken wings and classic bar food). On-site parking lot. Numerous other bars, restaurants, beaches, and the famous State & Bijou theaters are only a short walk away.

Please note this apartment is located on the second floor with no elevator access.

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with a king-size bed in the bedroom. There is a queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. A second room (i.e., office size) has a twin size sleeper sofa, and fold up twin bed that can be put anywhere in the apartment. It accommodates up to 6 people. This 1,100 square foot unit has access through both the front door on Union Street and the rear entrance by the on-site parking.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURES DO NOT SHOW THE NEW KING BED, DRESSERS, AND NIGHT STAND IN THE BEDROOM. ALSO NEW IS A 50" TV IN THE BEDROOM AND A 75" TV IN THE LIVING ROOM (ALONG WITH APPLE TV).

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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

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 # 1295424vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this apartment is in the city centre and near a water park. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town Playhouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Right Brain Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪7 Monks Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪FireFly - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment?

As of 26 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment on 1 Aug, 2026 start from S$280, 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 Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Traverse City Apartment located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Old Town Playhouse and Front Street. Lake Michigan is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, clean and in close proximity to Front Street!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and plenty of space
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, cozy and tidy one bed room with bath and small kitchen with amenities.Close to downtown, and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2025
Thanks, Ryan. Glad you enjoyed. It was a pleasure to host you. Hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

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

Great location

Very nice get away. The location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Weekend wineries

Great location and nice apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Zach J.

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

Summer getaway

Great location to explore Traverse City! Very walkable to surrounding restaurants and retail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn J.

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

Amazing location!

This property is a hidden gem and fantastic location! Only a short drive from all of the area’s best wineries and walkable to so many great restaurants, shopping and late night hang out spots. Host is amazing and we will definitely be booking this property again on our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice apartment close to all Traverse City has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Great Olde Town location

We loved our time is this lovely downtown apartment. The location is great with easy access to restaurants, bars and coffee shops and Stuart is a dream to deal with. We highly recommend this spot and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

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

Great spot on traverse city

Great spot in traverse city. Walking distance to downtown. Easy check in and very cleanly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

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

Great place to stay with easy access to Downtown!

A friend and I came into town for 3 nights stay. What a great location so close to everything you need! Very spacious and is a charming historical building. We enjoyed our stay here very much and will search this property out again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britta G.

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

Great location and spacious apartment

Great location - could walk to any restaurant we wanted to, as well as to the beach. Easy and free parking was included, so it was easy to get to Sleeping Bear or the nearby wineries, etc. Apartment itself was spacious and had everything we needed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Family getaway

We had a great weekend in TC with our 1 year old. Let's to do within walking distance from the property. I was glad that coffee was supplied for us and the king bed was super comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilisa S.

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

Cozy Spot in Downtown Traverse City

Cozy apartment. Felt very private. Terrific location (with assigned parking!) that was close to Front Street. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was in a great location. Walkable to most places or a short drive to others. Very clean. Very loud electronic music(to point of vibrating floor) from the exercise studio early in the morning and occasionally through the day was annoying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PENNY M.

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

Beautiful historical building!

Easy checking in quick response from host. There must be a workout studio on the first floor, the music was loud early on the week day that we stayed. Perfect for a weekend wedding in traverse city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Great location close to downtown

We spent a few days at this condo and it worked out great. Easy access, close to downtown, off street parking, and best of all a comfortable bed! We were able to walk to the Firefly Restaurant, and the Rare Bird, both had great food and drink. We walked downtown several days for shopping. The condo was nicely decorated with lots of room for us to stretch out. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful location

Visited traverse city for my husband’s birthday weekend. The location was perfect! There was a farmers market we walked to Saturday and enjoyed. My husband loved walking along the river. We parked our car with plenty of parking behind the building. The unit was very clean and the owner was very responsive to any of my questions I had. I would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing stay

Excellent location in downtown TC and the free parking was a plus. Some of the interior finishes and furniture were not up to par and some of the photos on the listing are outdated and not representative of the current state. Also, the unit is above a fitness studio which starts some classes at 6 AM (other days the classes start at around 8 AM). The head pounding music combined with the leader yelling out instructions was not pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Some lite bulbs out . Microwave dirty otherwise i really like apartment would definitely rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vasile C.

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

Great option very close to downtown TC

Overall the stay was great. It was the only affordable property that was within walking distance of downtown. The apartment was clean and had the amenities that we needed. Our 2.5y/o loved it. The bathroom was recently updated and no longer has a tub. We did have to buy a fan for the office because it did get stuffy and warm with the door closed. The workout studio below did have classes in the early morning which could be heard clearly but we were okay with it since we wake up early anyway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Convenient location and cute apartment

First of all, Stuart was great to work with! I needed to change the dates of our trip and he was very accommodating, which was a relief. Having an assigned parking spot is a nice amenity. The lot is best suited for smaller SUVs, but it's nice to be able to walk to all the bars, restaurants, and shops in the area. We only needed our car for Sleeping Bear Dunes and a ride to Old Mission Point. The apartment itself worked well for our trip. We stayed a whole week so I cooked a few easy meals at the apartment. The cooking equipment is basic but I made it work. The huge dining room table was perfect for a "working vacation" and setting up a laptop. Wifi was strong. There are large TVs in the living room and master bedroom. Overall, this was a great location and it worked well for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2020
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope that you stay again next time you get to TC. We are replacing most/all the furniture this winter as we just did the TVs this summer. It will be a whole new place by then.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Primavera F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Perfect location, lacking some amenities

The positives: location, space, easy check in process. Late night food at the bar across the street. Walking distance from downtown shops and restaurants. The negatives: The internet and TV connection stopped working on the night we arrived so Apple TV, streaming and any other television program was not available. I am not sure if the network was down in the area or if the host just needed to reset his routers through his mobile app but it never came back. I advised the host of the issue the next day, he responded but there was no attempt to resolve the issue. The inability to watch television or movies after a long day was a huge disappointment that caused us to go to bed alot earlier than we would have preferred. Thankful that my job didn't need me to log in to work remotely or I would have needed to find an internet cafe nearby Overall, we made the best of our vacation and loved visiting Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Great Location

The location was great! Close to downtown and all Traverse City has to offer was just a short walk away. Plenty of space for our girls weekend. There was a few hiccups along the way but Stuart was just a quick call away. He was a gracious host and worked to resolve everything quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten A.

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

Amazing weekend get away!

We have a large family (6), finding places that are family friendly, affordable, in a good location is like winning the lottery! This was our winning ticket! The space was perfect Safe parking, within 10 minutes to Tom’s grocery store (which has everything!), walking distance to great food, everything was in the kitchen we needed, plenty of pillows, blankets, the kids loved being in a historical building and in town. They thought it was the coolest. The family is already asking if we are staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stuart

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I (Stuart Lazar) am a law school professor at SUNY Buffalo School of Law. In addition, to law, I also own Front Street Liquor in Traverse City. FSL is known for having the best selection of whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes -- along with a great selection of other liquor, beer, and wine. FSL also serves TC's best gyros, and deep dish pizza, grinders, deli sandwiches, soups, and salads.

I love Traverse City, having moved here at the beginning of 2015. Today, I share my life with my fabulous wife and two amazing daughters.

Why they chose this property

This property simply has an unbeatable location. It is located in the Old Town district, which is full of beautiful historic buildings from the earliest days of Traverse City. Anything that downtown has to offer is only a short walk away.

What makes this property unique

On-site parking located at the rear of the building. Also perfect for the National Cherry Festival, as it's located directly on the parade route.

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