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Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building

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Perfect winter escape at the GT Commons
High Top Dining Table with Bar Stools
Bedroom
Bathroom
Living Room View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2527.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building

This charming 1-bed, 1-bath condo is nestled within a revitalized historic building dating back to 1885. The space features striking 15 ft ceilings with 8 ft windows, showcasing breathtaking views, as well as exposed brick walls. Just 1 mile from downtown & the beach, it offers easy access to the vibrant TC area. Nestled on a 480-acre estate, you'll find miles of scenic trails at your doorstep. Additionally, an elevator ride away, you'll discover coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants.

THE SPACE:
This newly redesigned and fully furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo features 15 ft ceilings and 8 ft windows. The kitchenette is equipped & stocked with all the essentials for brewing your morning coffee & cooking light meals in.

During your stay, explore the charming village, located a mere mile from the bay and downtown. The garden level boasts a variety of on-site amenities, including restaurants and shops that cater to both fine dining and quick bites.

Within the Grand Traverse Commons building or its scenic grounds, you'll find:

- PepeNero
- Spanglish
- Pleasanton Bakery
- Higher Grounds
- Red Spire
- Earth & Ales
- S2S (Salt to Sugar)
- Left Foot Charlie
- Trattoria Stella
- Cuppa Joe
- Seasonal Farmers Market
- Unique boutique shops

Consider enhancing your stay with a guided tour of The Village:

- Guided Historic Walking Tour
- Asylum Twilight Tour
- *NEW* Golf Cart Tour
- Taste of the Village Guided Tour
- Semi-Guided Tripod Photography Tour (for all you shutterbugs!)

Common space laundry facilities are available.

LISTING ACCESS:
Guests have full access to the condo. Convenience and security are paramount, with smart locks granting easy access to the condo.

There are two shared balconies on the 3rd floor.

We remain readily available to you throughout your stay via VRBO messaging, with an average response rate of under 1 hour. Our phone number is also provided to you during check-in for any urgent requests or emergencies.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
This historical location has been reimagined into a vibrant community of locally-owned shops, eateries, and condos. The condos are all on private access floors above the shops. Nearby, you will also find multiple hiking and biking trails that can lead you to natural springs and rivers, the renowned "hippie tree" of Traverse City, and breathtaking scenic views.

TRANSIT:
Bike rentals are available approximately 3 miles away at McClains Cycle Shop or Brick Wheels.
Local Taxi services include Cool Cab, Cherry Capital Cab, About Time Transportation, and more!
Bata busses have multiple stops throughout Traverse as well as surrounding counties with their Village Loop and Bayline & City Loop.

NOTES:
**NO pets allowed unless proper service pet documentation has been provided and approved BEFORE check-in. If you have an unauthorized pet, you will be asked to leave immediately and will not be refunded for your stay. This is an association rule.**

We extend a warm welcome to ALL guests and proudly embrace LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. Your comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities!
Please be respectful of the neighbors. Quiet hours are between 10 pm - 8 am.

No smoking, parties, or pets.

Property manager

Carrie Drier
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Grand Traverse Commons, a neighbourhood in Traverse City, is home to this condo. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. 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 ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building located?

Located in Grand Traverse Commons, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Left Foot Charley and Lake Michigan. Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Hippie Tree are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 174 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Great spot

Had a great time here. Close to everything. Always wanted to spend a night here and so glad we had the chance. Everything was exactly as advertised. Would not hesitate to stay again. Thank you for the new memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Great Location!

Great location, great building and great history! Plenty to do and downtown is within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlee B.

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

Amazing!

We loved this stay! Our first time staying in this area and this place was perfect for my husband and I. It was clean, beautiful, and Carrie was very quick to respond when needed and very detailed in her check in and check out process. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

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

Charming & Cozy

Beautiful stay. Quiet and charming. Love the historical building!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

We had a great time up north. This was our first time staying here and we were impressed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

August Retreat

Cool Property, excellent location, attentive property manager/owners.
Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhonda n.

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

Excellent stay in Traverse City!

We stayed in Carrie’s beautiful condo for 4 nights and were ultra-pleased with our choice. The unit is very comfortable, decorated with stylish taste yet homey. The building is secure and the location in the former State hospital is quite unique. It was super convenient having the stores and restaurants just downstairs in the Commons, as well as cool places on the outskirts surrounding the buildings, as well as walking trails and a lovely botanic garden. Check-in was simple and Carrie clearly communicated everything we needed to know for our stay. Highly recommend both of the Italian restaurants, the brunch place (Red Spire), Left Foot Charley for a wine flight (& yummy snacks to go with it!) Thank you Carrie for making our time in TC so very pleasant! I would highly recommend booking this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

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

Our Stay at the Commons

Loved the condo and the area. Great location! Condo was just as described. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin & Vicci K.

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

Comfy Couch and Bed

Our trip didn’t quite go as planned. The day after we arrived we both became ill and tested positive for Covid. So we spent our trip hunkered down on the very comfy couch or in the equally comfy bed! We missed the Cherry Festival and the parade, and all that Traverse City has to offer. So we shall return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Perfect place for two

My Sister and I had a little “sisters Trip” here at the Historic Hearth. It was very comfortable and clean and in the most amazing building. There are wonderful little shops in the Mercato on the ground floor as well as restaurants. We ate at Trattoria Stella and had an amazing dinner. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Great weekend getaway

If you are looking for a great place to stay for two; this is your property. It has so much character and is decorated beautifully. We had all the amenities we needed and more. The Cherry Festival was going on which was a plus. We enjoyed the dunes, an old general store, great food and breweries and wineries. Parking was never an issue. You won't regret this choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Historic condo in previous state hospital

Very smartly appointed clean condo in a unique setting.Exposed interior brick and original architectural features were dramatic.Loved the unique shops/restaurants in our bldg.Dinner at Pepe Nero was exceptional.Enjoyed the asylum tour.Overall very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Charming spot!

Very stylish with high ceilings, abundant light, exposed brick, charming and impeccably clean. My only suggestion would be a good edit of the check-in instructions, which are a bit confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Great condo at Traverse City commons

We stayed for our daughters graduation. Beautiful condo with lovely living room and everything exactly as pictured. Communication with host was great. We have stayed several times at the Traverse City Commons and we love the location. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C.

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

Amazing Place to Stay!

What a cool place to stay! Room was super clean and had everything you need for your stay. Host was quick to respond and had detailed instructions for check-in/check-out. Would stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Romantic and intriguing location

Romantic and intriguing location-Wonderful grounds with fantastic shops and restaurants, Bill room tasting was fantastic, historic tour was extremely interesting and informative. A wonderful place to visit in the winter because everything you need is right there. The condo is comfortable and cozy, great light, equipped with everything you could possibly need
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Perfect place to be snowed in!

We headed up to Traverse City for a weekend away. Over the weekend it snowed at least 16 inches but we were warm and toasty in our Historic Hearth condo. The Grand Traverse Commons is a perfect place to be snowed in with all the restaurants and shops. Plus from one end to the other is around 500 steps! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell V.

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

Babymoon

My girlfriend and I are expecting your first child. We are very excited. We love Traverse City, especially the Commons area. We go up every year and with a little one on the way, we may not be going next year so we decided to take a winter babymoon trip. What a wonderful property it was. Highly recommend to anyone exploring the area. Close to downtown, and everything you will need is on property. Wonderful little apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I., Rockfrod

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

Great Little place

its small but super cute and comfortable. the one down fall for us was a full size fridge. we had so many leftovers from the great restaurants that we didnt have much room in the mini fridge. But we will definately stay again, we will have to be more conscious of bringing back leftovers. :) We were there for the tree lighting and farmers market and had an amazing time... Thank you for the recommendations of restaurants, we were not disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Great space!

Very clean, cozy, and efficient. Great location just upstairs from cute shops and spectacular food!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Hearts 4 Historic Hearth

This unit is FRESH. The decor, the comfy bed and linens, the tall windows and high ceilings with a thoughtfully stocked kitchenette all surpassed our expectations. The location is perfect with added historical interest and close to many of our favorite restaurants and shops. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Cozy

Well appointed and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Lovely condo

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this lovely historic condo. It was very clean and had everything we needed. It was a perfect place to come back to relax each evening after exploring Traverse City and the surrounding area. The hosts were attentive and great to work with. We would definitely come back for a stay here at this beautiful condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient updated condo for 2

Everything was as stated with many supplies provided, excellent cleanliness and great location for touring in and around Traverse City. Checking in is a little tricky but a fun challenge in following excellent directions. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Drier

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Native Michigander. Current SAHM to a little boy. My husband and I love to travel. Our latest adventure was to Ireland. We have lived in many different places but Traverse City has been our favorite place.

Why they chose this property

It is in the most unique building. Hard to beat being an elevator ride away from great restaurants and shops.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests