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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 south down Union Street.
Exterior detail
Entry way opens up to the living room/dining area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Traverse City Apartment

Located right downtown on Union Street, this apartment is within walking distance of all the best that Traverse City has to offer with an on-site parking lot right out the back door. Including Maxbauer's Gourmet Market and Brady's Bar directly across the street. Brady's is famous for their spicy chicken wings and classic bar food. Less than a block away is Blue Tractor, which specializes in barbecue and comfort food. Numerous other bars, restaurants, beaches, and the famous State & Bijou theatres are only a short walk away.

Both apartments in this historic building are recently refurbished. Please note this apartment is located on the second floor with no elevator access.

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with sleeper sofa that accommodates up to 6 people. Washer and dryer, air conditioning, cable, and internet all included. This 900 square foot unit is located in the back of the building, just up the stairs from your on-site parking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

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 snowmobiling and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • City Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Bay - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mundos 305 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Right Brain Brewery - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Traverse City Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 3 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Traverse City Apartment on 28 Nov, 2025 start from S$257, 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 Downtown Traverse City Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 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. 77 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We really had a nice time here. Excellent location in central Traverse City. Walking distance to so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great choice for a quick stay in Traverse City. Great location; a short walk to Front Street with a bbq place and nice local bar right across the street. Apartment was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

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

Awesome location

The location of this property was perfect for walking around downtown TC.It was clean, and well stocked to meet our needs.It was very easy to find and to get into the property.We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Great Location

Perfect spot for a long weekend. Parking was easy and location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Texans came for Cherry Festival!

Convenient, safe, good space. Suggest add mirrors in bedroom. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Great Stay

This apartment was perfect for my daughter and I for NAYC at the horse park. The apartment was clean, comfortable and was in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb C.

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

Great place and location

Awesome property! Will definitely use again. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great spot in Traverse

This was a great apartment for our family of 6 with convenient walking access to downtown dining, shopping, and the water front.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2021
Thanks Brian. Glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you. Hope you got home safely. Look forward to hosting you next time you are in Traverse City.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall B.

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

Fit what we needed

Great location! Clean and nice size bedrooms. Easy parking! Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

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

Close to downtown

Great place. Close to downtown where everything was walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good communication, property was exactly as advertised, location was walking distance to the city's bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Perfect Location

Clean, comfortable, excellent central location. Easy walk to anywhere you want go in downtown Traverse City. I would not hesitate to rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2020
Thank you. I am glad that enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to host you. I hope to see you the next time that you are in TC. All the best. Stuart
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie A.

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

Great location. Walking distance to downtown.

This property was located walking distance from downtown. It was very clean and property owner was very responsive to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

LeAnn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Gaycation

Wineries, concert, asylum tour, golfing, casino and railroad bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike O.

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

Short stay in TC

Wonderful location and convenient parking. Minimally stocked kitchenware. Clean and comfortable as described in the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken H.

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

The apartment

This apartment was perfect for what we needed. It allowed us to enjoy Traverse City without breaking the bank for housing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Wonderful Stay in Traverse City

This is the perfect location for a stay in the Traverse City area and was a great way to finish out our Michigan holiday. It’s a short walk to Front Street and a short drive to all of your sightseeing spots. We stayed in Apartment B and it’s very spacious and clean. Stuart was very responsive and easy to communicate with. When I visit TC again, I would definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2020
Thanks for your kind review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay. I hope to see you next time you are in TC. Be well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

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

Loved the location

We loved the location, the beds were very comfortable. Only thing that was missing was kitchen towels as there wasn’t a dish washer. Had to use the papertowels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The location is fantastic, right in the heart of downtown, with easy access to restaurants, bars, shopping, and bike paths. However, the bathtub has a very slow drain and made for a not so pleasant nor relaxing experience. The general cleanliness was okay, but it definitely needs some attention. Regular maintenance would go a long way. Internet access was spotty a few times, but it was generally a good connection. The response time was a bit slow from the host. Check-in and check-out were straightforward and simple.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location

The location of this property could not have been better, less than a mile from any bar/restaurant and the beach. We brought our bicycles but really walking would get you anywhere downtown that you wanted to go. Tons of breakfast/coffee locations within walking distance as well. We were in apartment A, perfect size for a couple or a family with 1 or 2 young children. We will be happy to come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2020
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am so happy that I was able to accommodate your stay. I, too, would be happy if the two of you come back again. You treated my property as if it were your own. Be well and be safe. Stuart
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcia G.

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

Good location, easy parking and walking distance to Front Street.

The location was very good. It had easy parking and was in walking distance to Front Street. This is an upstairs apartment, and the steps are quite steep. Bedrooms had wall air-conditioning units which worked great, but the living space was quite warm. Thank goodness for the fans in each room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Lovely apartment in stellar location!

My husband and I stayed in this apartment for 5 nights with our 1 year old daughter and a friend. The location was so nice, a quick scenic walk by the river to Front street and downtown/the beach. It feels tucked away from the liveliness of Front street and is quiet and residential even though it’s so close. It was tidy, clean and the bedrooms and bathroom are spacious. The host was very friendly and communicative and helpful! I would recommend staying here to anyone looking for all of these attributes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

TINA D.

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

Lower Your Expectations!

-The internet wifi as listed did not exist. After multiple texts with owner, finally find another network. -The house address number is not posted anywhere on the property. -Entrance opens onto a steep staircase with no landing, covered in stained carpeting. No elevator. -Dark and windowless, except for 2 windows in the back of the apt in bedrooms that look onto parking lot. -Couch stretches into enclosed space that blocks the view of the TV and rest of the room. -The automated trash can does not work, so you will have to wedge open the lid by hand. -TV was removed from the bedroom but bolts left behind. -TV in the living room does not connect to Internet; does not allow you to hook up from your own device. No antennae channels or cable. -No outdoor light so you will enter in pitch black darkness Requires flashlight to see keypad. Owner was asked 2x to fix it and did not. -No overhead lights in bedrooms and lamps were v dim. -Wish I could attach pics! -Pic shown in listing is NOT the side of bldg you will use. -Owner alerted us after we left that we left clothes behind. They were not our clothes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2023
You can always tell when someone is going to give you a miserable review. I knew that this was coming 39 minutes after you checked in. Your tone and disposition throughout the stay indicated an unhappy or miserable person. Sorry that you view life this way. This was my fourth summer renting the apartment out. I'll stand by the other reviews I received. My service isn't perfect but I try hard to make sure each guest has a great stay here in Traverse CIty. I've never seen a review like yours. No interaction with you the entire weekend was pleasant. You were critical from the get go. Yes, the internet network name that I gave you was incorrect. It happened because we just updated the network to fiber. No one staying in the building before, during (yes, there was another guest in the building using the same internet), or after you complained about getting on the internet. Nor has anyone ever had problems with the tv -- including hooking up their own Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or other streaming service to the tv. The tv is a Roku -- connecting to these services is what the tv is for. You complained about the cleaning fee. Most guests are happy to help make the place presentable when they leave. You went out of your way to do the opposite. Strange. There were signs with the address posted in the parking lot. Not sure why I need to have the property address on the back of the building. None of the other properties on the entire street have an address on the building's back side. Not even sure that it is allowed as the back of the property fronts a different street. You are correct that these is no elevator. None was ever mnetioned in the ad. It is a two-story historic building. Not sure where or why I would add one on. And the fact that 24" of a 96" couch extends into a small alcove in the living room? I'm not sure what the complaint is here. You complained about a blown light. At 9:47 pm. I responded first thing the following morning and let you know that I would try to get an electrician out to replace the fixture (as I tested the bulb). My electrician was unable to fix the problem on a Friday -- short staffed. So you complained again the next night. Problem has been solved. It was not ignored. Your texts repeated commented how you were waiting for my responses to fix things before you posted your review. Seemed like a consistent threat. "It's me, Tina. I'm important. Do what I say or I'll trash you in my review." Good job, Tina. Perhaps VRBO isn't for you. Next time try a motel where you can yell at the front desk staff. Might get better service. Stuart
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary E.

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

Great local

Great location to downtown. Clean place. Note there's no sugar or spray pam make sure you bring those kinds of items. Walls are thin. Was an issue with the mini split so we got debris on us and even after we turned it off.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Girls weekend

Very close to shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stuart

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Scott Lammers is a world traveller who has worked in property development and management for 40 years.

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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