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Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless

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2nd floor deck
Property grounds
2 stalls & big enough for full size ext cab P.U. with Thule 4 bike rack in place
Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless

This is a one of a kind property built in 2007. The home features 13' high exposed steel truss ceilings with R65 insulation and central AC, industrial RLM lighting, extensive detailed Victorian style hardwood mill work, granite countertops, maple flooring throughout, ceramic tile bathroom with large 2 person shower, Kohler fixtures, leather furniture, 65" 4K 3D HDTV with Blue Ray, CD, DVD, etc.

Internet radio fans will love the Denon X1000 network AV receiver with Klipsch surround system. There is a front loading washer and dryer on premises in addition to a 2nd floor deck (with padded wicker furniture) which opens off the smaller bedroom.

Bringing your toys? As a "carriage house style" home the property can potentially store your toys (motorcycles, bicycles, jet skis, ATV's, and small boats) indoors securely out of the weather should that be a concern.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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

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 Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • City Opera House - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Thai A Gogo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Flap Jack Shack - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless on 16 May, 2026 start from S$350, 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 Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smittys TC Victorian Carriage House Meets Urban Loft Granite, Maple, Stainless located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Town Playhouse and Front Street. Lake Michigan is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. The home was very clean and had everything you need. The location was perfect for every where you would want to go around Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes P.

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

Lovely Stay

Great amenities and will recommend for future trips to TC!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awsome place.. far enough from downtown TC to be away from the crowds.. but close enough to enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sisters and I loved our stay at “Smitty’s”! The home is beautiful and comfortable. The location was ideal for taking side trips. Also, it was very nice being able to park in the garage for safety and convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay a lot. The apartment is nicely decorated, has comfortable furniture, and is well stocked. The garage was a nice bonus. Check-in was super easy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

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

Convenient location, perfect for our small family

Nice accommodations for our family of 3 and convenient location for all our activities. Host was responsive to our questions and it was a great stay for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family of 4. Everything was clean, kitchen fully stocked with all the equipment we needed. Being able to park in the garage was great, and the check in process/responsiveness of the owner was much appreciated. Would definitely recommend and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect. Neat, clean, and very functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla S.

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

Perfect weekend

Great location on edge of downtown. The loft feels like you’re in a treehouse with the mature trees swaying in the breeze! Beautiful decor, Host has thought of all the details for a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molli S.

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

Wonderful trip

James was a fantastic host. Place was perfect for our getaway and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DONALD F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The proprietor provided very good directions for our arrival and departure and was available by text or call for questions. Everything was clean and ready for our arrival. The location was convenient to shopping and attractions. And the available garage made coming and going so convenient. We had some rain and didn’t have to worry about getting ourselves or our packages wet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Great property!

We loved our stay - the location was great and the property was clean and well cared for. There is an excellent ice cream shop and bakery within walking distance that my kids loved visiting and everyone was very friendly and helpful with property questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique B.

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

Amazing!

This little spot was perfect for our little weekend stay! It was clean, cozy, and so close to so many great spots!! We will definitely keep this place in mind for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this property! When you walk up the stairs to the upper level you will be amazed with the home! This is an entire home all to yourself. The lower level is a garage. Great quiet neighborhood and only minutes from the water and Front street. We will definitely stay here again. Stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

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

Great for our family of 4

We loved the space for our family. It was great to have the garage space for bikes, etc., and we loved being able to bike everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This loft was cozy, comfortable, and charming. It was the perfect size for 4 adults. The bed was comfortable with cotton sheets. The living area was open with comfortable, spacious seating. The location was easy to access and drive to Turtle Stadium, Grand Traverse Commons, Moomers, and the downtown area. We were able to park both cars in the attached garage and there was still room for bikes and scooters. I really liked that the area was residential and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda O.

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

Loved!

This place was spotless! Loved the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Exceeded our expectations

This property is gorgeous, very clean and excellent location. Great communication with owners. Definitely a favorite for us. We’ll be returning for future trips!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas G.

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

Summer Trip to Sleeping Bear & Traverse City

This property was a great base camp for our time in Traverse City. It’s only a couple of minutes from Front Street by car, and was easy to access the highway to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. There is also a grocery store and bakery just down the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just as described

Place was VERY well stocked. It was just as described!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Good Times

We had a lovely time. Close to downtown. Clean. No issues. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beautiful! We were so happy with our stay. James has done a great job making this carriage house extra special with beautiful crown molding & a variety of lighting fixtures, updated appliances, a fully-stocked kitchen, games, extra bedding, and even beach chairs. We also loved having the private 3-car garage for our bikes. If you want to go downtown on foot it's a 25 minute walk, but doable. We drove in, which took 6 minutes max. We would stay here again without hesitation. Thank you James for sharing such a one-of-a-kind space with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay here. First it is conveniently located to many different activities in and around Traverse City. It's in a neighborhood setting which we wanted, not in a condominium type of building. The availability of the garage is an added bonus, quite large - it easily fit a long wheel base pickup truck. The kitchen was very nicely equipped and very functional. Very comfortable furniture. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will definitely rent again. Communications with the owner are excellent - super guy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

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

Spacious, clean, easy. Location only fair

James was very easy to correspond with and arriving and departing were no problem. Garage for car, spacious, clean. From prior reviews it appeared to be a very walkable, central neighborhood, but in our opinion that wasn't necessarily the case. The immediate neighborhood was a bit odd and felt sort of fringe-ey, so while it was in close enough proximity to the things we wanted to do, it wasn't a place we felt we wanted to walk from or hang around outside at, and this surprised us based on prior reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Hello Jennifer, Thanks for booking with us. For the sake of future guests considering this property I just really need to clarify a few things. We are on 14th St. Downtown TC starts at 8th St which is 6 blocks (the short way) away. This distance is approximately .6 of a mile. Clinch park beach (just north of Front St.) is 1.3 miles away. Grocery, Bakery, TC Whiskey, Right Brain Brewery are all less than a quarter mile away. All of that said when its 92 in August it is what it is- which is good because in northern MI its like winter 10 months of the year:) Also guests should feel at ease hanging out at upstairs deck level or at ground level at the fire pit or just chillin on adirondacks looking north on our double lot which has no direct line of sight views of our neighbors space. BTW our neighbors are awesome retired folks who look out for us and we look out for them. Thats kind of just how this neighborhood is even though the Michigan State Police post is 400 feet away just across the street. I just ask that guest reach out if there is ever any question that needs to be answered. Sincere Thanks, JS

About the host

Hosted by James Smith

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As a retired tradesman and an admirer of Victorian architecture found throughout the downtown Traverse City area, my wife and I created this home to appear as if it was here from the beginning. It would have been far easier and cost effective to create a less detailed, "cheaper" structure. We dont believe that is in the best interest of the City we admire or the architectural style featured so prominently in the downtown residential areas

Why they chose this property

The property as purchased in 2007 featured an aging small Victorian style frame home. After a fair amount of anguish and a whole lot of consideration over renovation versus demolition and rebuilding, the latter won out. The home we created is exactly what we envisioned to be a highly detailed, energy efficient, spacious, multi-use, in-town get-away. The proximity to downtown and the walking distance to shopping and night life make it all worthwhile.

What makes this property unique

When sitting on the deck you will find yourself wondering, as we do, just how old is the giant white oak tree which surrounds you? What you wont realize is how much debate went into building this home in a manner which saved half of this tree. In order to build this size home far enough off the alley pushed us up against an grand old White Oak tree that we treasured. The compromise was to remove half of the tree and then design a deck which would save the remaining half. We did that and both the tree and the building are better off for it.

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