Downtown condo on TART Trail, nearby ski resorts

Traverse City Vacation Home Rental License No. 594-2026

Welcome to The Nest at Trailside45 — your stylish home base for exploring Traverse City and beyond. 🌿🚲 Located directly along the scenic TART Trail, this chic, open-concept condo makes it easy to walk or bike to beaches, downtown dining, theaters, and the beautiful Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas. With two comfortable bedroom suites (each with a private bathroom), a fully stocked kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Smart TVs 📺, you’ll have everything you need to relax, reconnect, or stay productive during your stay.

Situated on the first floor for easy access, this modern condo features updated appliances, fresh furnishings, and thoughtful amenities designed for comfort and convenience. 🍳☕ Gather around the kitchen island for meals and conversation, enjoy coffee or remote work at the cozy dining banquette, and unwind after a day of adventure in a bright, open living space. Whether you’re biking the trail, strolling downtown, renting an e-bike to explore Suttons Bay or Elk Rapids, hitting nearby ski slopes ❄️⛷, or enjoying a private chef experience 🍷👨‍🍳, The Nest at Trailside45 is a perfect year-round retreat for making memories in Northern Michigan.

The Nest at Trailside45 is a welcoming retreat for cozy family time, romantic escapes, girlfriend getaways, special mother-daughter trips, productive work stays, and unforgettable visits to the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. 🏡✨🐎

🛏 Bedrooms

Bedroom 1 – Primary Suite
Unwind in a luxurious king bed with a plush memory foam mattress, bedside tables with soft lighting, a private ensuite bathroom, and a spacious walk-in closet — your own peaceful retreat after a day of exploring.

Bedroom 2 – Queen Suite
Enjoy a luxury queen bed with a memory foam mattress, bedside tables with individual lamps, a private ensuite bathroom, and a generous walk-in closet for added comfort and convenience.

📺 Both bedrooms feature ceiling fans and Smart TVs with Spectrum cable plus streaming access for your favorite shows and movies.

🛋 The living room includes a queen sleeper sofa, comfortably accommodating two additional guests.

🚿 Bathrooms

Two full ensuite bathrooms provide privacy and ease — perfect for getting ready in the morning or winding down in the evening.

🍳 Kitchen & Dining

Cook, sip, and gather in the fully equipped kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, microwave, blender, toaster, and a welcoming ☕ coffee & tea station to start your mornings right.

🍽 A spacious island seats four — ideal for casual meals, conversation, or in-home wine tastings.
💻 The cozy banquette also seats four and doubles as a comfortable spot to work or relax with the TV on in the background.

🛋 Living Room

Kick back in the inviting living room after a day of adventures. Enjoy the comfy sofa (converts to a queen sleeper at night), a 55” Smart TV 📺, a warm electric fireplace 🔥, and a fun collection of board games — perfect for cozy nights in with family and friends.

Guest Essentials
📺Enjoy three Smart TVs with cable for easy streaming and entertainment
📶 High-speed WiFi to stay connected throughout your stay
✨ Family-friendly — kids’ dishes & utensils, high chair, and Pack ’n Play provided
🐾 Pets welcome with a $100 pet fee — let us know in advance so we can have pet amenities ready for your arrival
🌿Outdoor Patio--This 1st floor unit has a small outdoor patio, perfect for relaxing outside with your furry friend.

🏢 Building Amenities
🛋️ Spacious 4th floor community lounge — perfect for gathering and relaxing
🚲 Secure bike locker rooms on each floor — conveniently located near the elevators

KEY FEATURES:
🛏️ 2 spacious bedrooms + queen sleeper sofa — comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests
🛁 2 full bathrooms for comfort and convenience
📶 High-speed WiFi + dedicated workspace — perfect for remote work or planning your adventures
✨ Open-concept living spaces designed for relaxing and gathering
🍽️ Fully equipped modern kitchen for elevated home cooking
🐾 Pet-friendly accommodations — bring your furry companions along
🧺 In-home washer & dryer for effortless longer stays
🚲 Oversized bike lockers — secure storage for your adventure gear
🚘 Complimentary on-site parking

You have the entire condo to yourself, along with access to the 4th floor community room and bike locker rooms on each floor outside the elevators.

📍 Prime central location — walk to coffee shops, restaurants, and East and West Bay, and enjoy direct access to the TART Trail with bike rentals nearby. Nearby attractions include:

🛒 Family Fare Supermarket/Edson Farms Natural Foods — 0.4 miles
🏖️ Bryant Park Beach on West Bay — 0.7 miles
🍒 Downtown Traverse City — 1.5 miles
🧁 Third Coast Bakery — delicious gluten-free treats — 1.5 miles
⛳ Grand Traverse Resort & Spa — 7.2 miles
🐎 Flintfields Horse Park (Traverse City Horseshows) — 9.4 miles
🏞️ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — 26 miles
🎿 Crystal Mountain Ski Resort — 32 miles

🌙 Quiet Hours: Please be mindful of noise between 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. to ensure a peaceful stay for everyone.

✅ To finalize your booking:
1️⃣ Sign a separate rental agreement for your stay (sent to you after booking the property) and upload your driver's license to verify your identity on our secure property management site. This is done to protect our property and guests.
2️⃣ A security deposit hold of $300 is placed against your credit card 2 days before arrival and released 7 days after departure pending inspection (a temporary hold — not a charge, similar to hotels).

Please reach out with any questions.

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