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🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677

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A stone-arched outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a round table, overlooking a scenic view of the sea.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A large hotel with multiple buildings, a pond with a fountain, and a moon in the sky.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, buildings, and a hilly backdrop.
A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a flag on the green.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Located right on the beach, this 2-bedroom condo accommodates 6 guests with 2 bathrooms. It offers beach views and features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Guests can explore nearby activities such as parasailing and waterskiing, while also enjoying access to nearby golf courses.

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Grand Traverse Bay
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Waterpark access
  • Massages in spa
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677

Bayview Retreat @ The Shores, Traverse City

One suite. Two patios. One peaceful escape. Tucked along the wooded edge of East Grand Traverse Bay, this updated ground-floor condo at The Shores is part of Grand Traverse Resort, with peek-a-boo lake views and direct beach access just steps away.

The king bedroom is en-suite with its own private patio, and the living room adds a queen sleeper sofa with its own patio access — 2 full bathrooms in total. The full kitchen is stocked for real cooking, with indoor dining for 4 plus patio dining space.

Please note before booking: due to a recent Grand Traverse Resort policy change, pool and hot tub access is not included with this suite. Guests can arrange same-day access by booking a paid spa treatment at the resort's wellness center.

600 feet of shared private beach sits just outside, with seasonal kayak, SUP, and boat rentals on site, plus public beach access and BBQ grills nearby.

Grand Traverse Resort is just minutes away, with downtown Traverse City about 15 minutes further and Sleeping Bear Dunes under an hour away.

With an en-suite bedroom, wooded water views, and two private patios to unwind on, this suite is a peaceful base for your next Traverse City escape. We'd love to have you stay with us.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 # 1559823vb
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. Lake Michigan and Torch Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Music House Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Centre Ice Arena and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum 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.
Map
Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Front Street - 9 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677?

As of 10 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677 on 22 Feb, 2027 start from S$990, 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 🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🏖️ Bayview Retreat @ The Shores | 1 Suite + 2 Patios | Wooded Lake Views ➠ 5677 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Williamsburg condo building is within a 10-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. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and the kitchen was pretty well equipped. Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2026
Paula, it was a pleasure hosting you. We are glad the condo was clean, the kitchen was well equipped, and that you had a great stay. We would love to welcome you back to the Bayview Retreat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great weekend up north with our family! Great location, clean condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2026
A great weekend up north with family is exactly what we hope for, Barb, so thank you for sharing yours. We are delighted the condo was clean and the location suited you all so well. We would love to have you back at the Bayview Retreat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bayview retreat was perfect for our stay! Clean, beautifully decorated, and easy in and out. We love to stay at The Shores!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a great spot and was clean. If you want to be close to the water and away from the crowds this is a sure place to stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Friends getaway

The condo and location were exactly what we were looking for!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Long weekend away

Great location, short walk to beach on property, water toy rentals at the beach, responsive management
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place

This peaceful sanctuary offered a respite from the outside world, allowing us to relax and recharge in complete tranquility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Nice spot to meet family on our annual trip to TC. Ground floor was perfect for my elderly mother. Unit was clean and had what we needed. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lakeside Condo

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Lakeside condo. The condo had everything we needed for our stay. The view from the beach is beautiful and the location is spot on for enjoying activities all around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister get away

My sister and I had a wonderful stay. The condo was very clean, beds were very comfortable, the location was very quiet and close to all the places we enjoy about Northern Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Stars

The host was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Spot!

Condo was clean and as advertised, and in a great location right off the beach and close to TC. Christian was a great communicator and everything went really smooth!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good value
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little condo

We were in town for a conference at Grand Traverse Resort. The property is a very close commute to the venue and provided me and my co-worker with our own space and the comforts of home. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grand Getaway Condo!

Roomy and EXTRA clean Condo. So close to the Bay, the Resort, and downtown Traverse. Includes all the amenities. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

Exactly like the listing. So much fun!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Golf Trip

We love visiting and golfing in northern Michigan. With so many courses to choose from and the ease of getting around, we choose to visit here nine times! We are from SD. We love the friendly people also. This condo was very easy to locate and was close to the many courses.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and clean

The property was nice and clean, it was also close to the beach. I wish it had a better view, I should have looked closer at the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Traverse City Condo

Condo was a little dated but was well located to get at most of the area attractions. We were a little disappointed about the overall quality of the condo and condo complex for the price paid for this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

The condo was clean and as advertised. We had everything we needed. We were conveniently close to Traverse City. Wi-Fi connection was spotty. Other than that, everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rating of stay

Property is old and worn out. The bed sheets, linens. Sofa bed are cheap and tattered. Must be replaced. Patio hasnt been used . We made the best of what you offfered but on line photos were deceiving.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice location, less than average accommodations.

This unit was quite disappointing. It merits a 2 star rating. Unit was not clean, flatware drawers were dirty with food drippings on the silverware. Kitchen was poorly supplied. Linens on the beds are wore out. Pillows on the beds were stained and had no liners on them. Bathrooms had hair deposits on the counter tops, sinks and tubs. Pillows on the sofa are soiled. Clearly low standards and not sanitized.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location. Unfortunately the room was much older than appears in photos. In addition, the second bedroom (queen bed) was horrific to sleep on…zero support and sunken in center. The property also lists two en-suite rooms…this to me means two rooms each with a bathroom…thus, en-suite; but no. It is a small bathroom in kitchen area and a small bathroom between the two bedrooms.The second bedroom’s tv was in a cupboard above the dresser drawers that doesn’t even face the bed:(The tiny dishwasher had a wide open space at top under the kitchen counter…seems like that could be a very easy, fast fix and offer a much nicer appearance.The management was extremely communicative and easy to work with regarding check in and check out. Also appreciated the variety of discounts to local amenities they offered. We were just very underwhelmed with the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place!

Very clean, comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Super easy check-in and owner communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We have stayed here several times and it’s perfect! Love having the beach access and being close to everything in Traverse City!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christian Gissing

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True North Property Management
Northern Michigan's local vacation experts—kind-hearted, guest-focused, and always on a mission for excellence. We host properties around the globe with a passion for personal, memorable stays.
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