10/10 Excellent
Chuck N.
13 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chuck N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Condo
🏖️ Bayview Studio Retreat @ The Shores | Private Deck + Beach Access + Champagne Welcome ➠ 5606
Beachside condo with water park
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Williamsburg, MI
- Place, Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course20 min walk
- Place, Music House Museum4 min drive
- Place, Front Street12 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 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
🏖️ Bayview Studio Retreat @ The Shores | Private Deck + Beach Access + Champagne Welcome ➠ 5606
THE TRUE NORTH presents… Bayview Studio Retreat @ The Shores ➠ UNIT 5606
This serene Shores studio offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and local perks—just steps from 600 ft of private beachfront on East Grand Traverse Bay with on-site boat rentals. Sip coffee on your cedar deck, watch the trees sway, and unwind in a peaceful space designed for couples and solo travelers. Centrally located near Traverse City, wineries, GLEF, and Grand Traverse Resort.
🌟 HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
☀ Peek-a-Boo Beach Views – Through the trees from your private deck
🛏️ 1 Queen Murphy Bed + 1 Sleeper Sofa – Sleeps up to 3
🍳 Full Kitchen – Stovetop, oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee/tea setup
📺 Smart TV – Streaming + cable
🥂 Champagne Welcome – Chateau Chantal + VIP Local Perks
📍 Walk to Beach – 600 ft of private shoreline on East Bay
🛍️ Walkable to Meijer, restaurants & takeout favorites
🛶 Water Sports Rentals On-Site – Kayaks, paddleboards & more (seasonal)
🎁 VIP Concierge Services – Private chef, massage, custom celebration packages
🌲🌊 OUTDOOR OASIS
Enjoy peaceful lake breezes and the sound of the nearby stream while relaxing on your walk-out cedar deck.
From here, follow the boardwalk to a private beach or explore the trail to Bayshore Park with public access, a playground, and picnic gazebos.
🛋️ LIVING AREA
Smartly styled and flooded with natural light, the space is optimized for relaxation and function.
☀ Queen Murphy bed with hotel-quality linens
☀ Sleeper sofa (ideal for one adult or child)
☀ Smart TV with streaming + cable
☀ Sliding doors lead to deck with seating and partial lake view
🍴 KITCHEN & DINING
Ideal for light meals and cozy evenings in.
☀ Stovetop, oven, microwave, and full-size fridge
☀ Dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, and kettle
☀ Cookware, utensils, and wine glasses included
☀ Indoor dining table for two + outdoor deck seating
🛏️ BEDROOM & BATHROOM
☀ Queen Murphy bed + full-size sleeper sofa (sleeps 3 max)
☀ Full bathroom with shower/tub combo, vanity, and plush towels
☀ Note: Compact layout best suited for couples or solo guests
☀ No in-unit laundry – shared building laundry available
🏡 ESSENTIAL AMENITIES
☀ High-speed Wi-Fi
☀ Smart TV with Netflix, Hulu & cable
☀ Heating & air conditioning
☀ Iron, hairdryer, and cleaning essentials
☀ Free on-site parking
📍 THINGS TO DO NEARBY
☀ 5 min to Grand Traverse Resort – Spa, golf, dining, GLEF
🌆 10 min to downtown Traverse City – Festivals, shops, waterfront dining
🍷 25 min to Old Mission Peninsula & Leelanau wine trails
🎬 Traverse City Film Festival – Late July
🍒 Cherry Festival – Early July
🐎 Horse Shows by the Bay – 8 min
🌲 Bayshore Park – BBQs, swings, lake views, and shaded gazebos
🔍 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
🏖️ Beach Access
☀ 600 ft private sandy beach on East Bay
☀ Public park and beach nearby via wooded path
☀ Beach towels not provided – please bring your own
🏊 Pool Access
☀ Pool not included (Resort policy)
☀ Book a same-day spa treatment at Grand Traverse Resort for full-day pool & hot tub access
☀ Concierge team can help with reservations
🎁 TRUE NORTH PERKS
☀ Welcome bottle of Chateau Chantal sparkling wine
☀ Complimentary gym access at The Gym – Traverse City
☀ VIP concierge upgrades: massage, private chef, photographers, and celebration packages
☀ Local discounts on wine tours, yoga, boat rentals, tacos & more
🚗 Parking
☀ Plenty of parking on-site
📜 HOUSE RULES
☀ Max occupancy: 3 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
☀ No smoking/vaping indoors or on deck – $1,000 fine
☀ Indoor towels provided – bring beach towels
☀ Lost key or access card fee: $100
💬 GUEST FEEDBACK NOTES
☀ “Loved the location and welcome wine!”
☀ “Deck was peaceful and perfect for sunsets”
☀ “Great communication—would stay again with better cleaning”
👉 READY TO RECHARGE ON THE BAY? BOOK NOW!
From wine on the deck to lake walks at sunrise, Bayview Studio Retreat ➠ 5606 is your peaceful basecamp for Traverse City adventure.
This serene Shores studio offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and local perks—just steps from 600 ft of private beachfront on East Grand Traverse Bay with on-site boat rentals. Sip coffee on your cedar deck, watch the trees sway, and unwind in a peaceful space designed for couples and solo travelers. Centrally located near Traverse City, wineries, GLEF, and Grand Traverse Resort.
🌟 HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
☀ Peek-a-Boo Beach Views – Through the trees from your private deck
🛏️ 1 Queen Murphy Bed + 1 Sleeper Sofa – Sleeps up to 3
🍳 Full Kitchen – Stovetop, oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee/tea setup
📺 Smart TV – Streaming + cable
🥂 Champagne Welcome – Chateau Chantal + VIP Local Perks
📍 Walk to Beach – 600 ft of private shoreline on East Bay
🛍️ Walkable to Meijer, restaurants & takeout favorites
🛶 Water Sports Rentals On-Site – Kayaks, paddleboards & more (seasonal)
🎁 VIP Concierge Services – Private chef, massage, custom celebration packages
🌲🌊 OUTDOOR OASIS
Enjoy peaceful lake breezes and the sound of the nearby stream while relaxing on your walk-out cedar deck.
From here, follow the boardwalk to a private beach or explore the trail to Bayshore Park with public access, a playground, and picnic gazebos.
🛋️ LIVING AREA
Smartly styled and flooded with natural light, the space is optimized for relaxation and function.
☀ Queen Murphy bed with hotel-quality linens
☀ Sleeper sofa (ideal for one adult or child)
☀ Smart TV with streaming + cable
☀ Sliding doors lead to deck with seating and partial lake view
🍴 KITCHEN & DINING
Ideal for light meals and cozy evenings in.
☀ Stovetop, oven, microwave, and full-size fridge
☀ Dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, and kettle
☀ Cookware, utensils, and wine glasses included
☀ Indoor dining table for two + outdoor deck seating
🛏️ BEDROOM & BATHROOM
☀ Queen Murphy bed + full-size sleeper sofa (sleeps 3 max)
☀ Full bathroom with shower/tub combo, vanity, and plush towels
☀ Note: Compact layout best suited for couples or solo guests
☀ No in-unit laundry – shared building laundry available
🏡 ESSENTIAL AMENITIES
☀ High-speed Wi-Fi
☀ Smart TV with Netflix, Hulu & cable
☀ Heating & air conditioning
☀ Iron, hairdryer, and cleaning essentials
☀ Free on-site parking
📍 THINGS TO DO NEARBY
☀ 5 min to Grand Traverse Resort – Spa, golf, dining, GLEF
🌆 10 min to downtown Traverse City – Festivals, shops, waterfront dining
🍷 25 min to Old Mission Peninsula & Leelanau wine trails
🎬 Traverse City Film Festival – Late July
🍒 Cherry Festival – Early July
🐎 Horse Shows by the Bay – 8 min
🌲 Bayshore Park – BBQs, swings, lake views, and shaded gazebos
🔍 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
🏖️ Beach Access
☀ 600 ft private sandy beach on East Bay
☀ Public park and beach nearby via wooded path
☀ Beach towels not provided – please bring your own
🏊 Pool Access
☀ Pool not included (Resort policy)
☀ Book a same-day spa treatment at Grand Traverse Resort for full-day pool & hot tub access
☀ Concierge team can help with reservations
🎁 TRUE NORTH PERKS
☀ Welcome bottle of Chateau Chantal sparkling wine
☀ Complimentary gym access at The Gym – Traverse City
☀ VIP concierge upgrades: massage, private chef, photographers, and celebration packages
☀ Local discounts on wine tours, yoga, boat rentals, tacos & more
🚗 Parking
☀ Plenty of parking on-site
📜 HOUSE RULES
☀ Max occupancy: 3 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
☀ No smoking/vaping indoors or on deck – $1,000 fine
☀ Indoor towels provided – bring beach towels
☀ Lost key or access card fee: $100
💬 GUEST FEEDBACK NOTES
☀ “Loved the location and welcome wine!”
☀ “Deck was peaceful and perfect for sunsets”
☀ “Great communication—would stay again with better cleaning”
👉 READY TO RECHARGE ON THE BAY? BOOK NOW!
From wine on the deck to lake walks at sunrise, Bayview Studio Retreat ➠ 5606 is your peaceful basecamp for Traverse City adventure.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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. Music House Museum and The Dennos Museum Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Williamsburg, MI
What's nearby
- Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Music House Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- Front Street - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min walk
- Burger King - 4 min drive
- Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
- Smoke And Porter - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
8.2/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
MARY H.
30 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MARY H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Harper A.
23 Jan, 2024
Great rental!
Harper A.
6/10 Okay
Mercedes C.
14 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great convenient location
Mercedes C.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Devon K.
4 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Location - Great View of the Bay
Devon K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Anthony & Lilly N.
16 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Cozy little place
Anthony & Lilly N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Elleanna S.
23 Jan, 2024
Cute places and perfect location
Elleanna S.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Abigail P.
23 Jan, 2024
Wonderful!
Abigail P.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lily P.
23 Jan, 2024
5 Stars
Lily P.
10/10 Excellent
Glenda B.
14 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love The Shores
Glenda B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ron Z.
9 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View of the Bay
Ron Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Doug D.
18 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice Quiet Place
Doug D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Connie D.
5 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Too much furniture, unstable futon
Connie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
4/10 Poor
jack v.
15 Aug, 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
not what we expected
jack v.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Thomas M.
6 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot
Thomas M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Lynda F.
15 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice efficiency condo
Lynda F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
jane b., THE PLAINS USA
6 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Downside
jane b.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Christian Gissing
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.
Experience the hospitality that feels like home with The True North Team!
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.
Experience the hospitality that feels like home with The True North Team!
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