Oak Tree House 305

Welcome to Oak Tree House, a 2 Bedroom 1 Bath condo with stunning views of Downtown Traverse City! Located on the Boardman-Ottaway River, the condo is perched above a community-owned building that features food, family, arts, and wellness activities onsite for guests to enjoy. Guests are steps away from the Boardman Lake Loop Trail and within easy walking, biking, or busing distance to all the cultural, natural, and urban attractions Traverse City has to offer.

4 Minutes to Downtown Traverse City
On the Boardman-Ottaway River
2 Minute walk to Boardman Lake Trail

Close access to wineries, craft breweries and restaurants
On-site amenities include cafe/bar, coworking & meeting space, and gym

Book a vacation with an impact! This is a unique opportunity to book your next stay at a walkable downtown location that’s not only modern & brand-new, but for a good cause! Your stay at Commongrounds directly supports workforce housing and increased community access to food, family, arts & wellness.

This condo is perfect for business travelers, families and small groups looking to stay close to all the attractions of Traverse City, including wineries, craft breweries and restaurants. The condo can accommodate 6 guests (No Pets) and is easily accessible via an elevator from the basement garage level all the way up to your condo floor - no need to climb stairs. This condo is a single level with no interior stairs.

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
This Traverse City condo boasts two bedrooms with flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 6 guests. Bedroom 1 is equipped with a queen-sized bed (sleeps 2 guests). Bedroom 2 features a trundle bed that can sleep 1 guest when used as a twin, or 2 guests when pulled out into a large double bed. Two twin rollaway beds are available for set up in the open concept living/dining area. If you’re traveling with a young one, you’ll find a Pack and Play crib and a highchair in the closet. See listing photos for sleeping configurations!

☆☆ BATHROOM ☆☆
The condo has one full bathroom featuring a standup shower and high quality amenities. We have furnished everything you may need for a stay away from home.

☆☆ KITCHEN ☆☆
The fully-equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to cook up tasty meals, including new stainless-steel appliances and a coffee station with an assortment of coffee and tea. The kitchen is stocked with all necessary utensils, glassware, dinnerware and pantry essentials. A crockpot and blender are available for use in our common library area. We also supply kids' bowls, utensils, and a highchair for young families.

☆☆ LIVING ROOM ☆☆
Just across from the kitchen and dining area is the cozy living room with large picture windows to enjoy the view, plush furnishings to sit and relax, and a flat-screen Smart TV equipped with HULU live cable channels, Netflix, and Disney+ for your own logins. If you’re looking for some family fun or a group activity, check out our collection of board games, kids' toys and books.

☆☆ BUILDING AMENITIES ☆☆
LAUNDRY: Staying longer than a couple of days? Check out our laundry facility conveniently located on your floor and available for your use anytime. An Iron, Ironing board and vacuum are also provided in the laundry room.

OUTDOOR SPACE: Need a little fresh air? Head out to The Roost outdoor patio area next to our community kitchen and co-working space for your morning coffee and enjoy!

WELLNESS GYM: Craving a work-out away from home? Check out our gym located on your floor in the hallway near the Roost patio. Use your building key-fob for access.

CAFE: Nobo Mrkt is ready to serve you on the first floor! Enjoy a relaxing morning coffee, expertly-crafted cocktail, or locally-sourced meal in this beautifully-designed restaurant with a peaceful patio overlooking the Boardman-Ottaway River.

PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS: Catch a show in The Alluvion’s world-class performance venue and peruse innovative art exhibits throughout our building’s common areas.

COWORKING SPACE: Traveling for business? Commongrounds also offers co-working and meeting spaces; please inquire about space availability and associated fees.

Visit Nobo Market on the main level for delicious snacks, coffee, tea and cocktails.

★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You In Traverse City! ☆★
** Looking to book a stay for a larger party? Please inquire with us as we manage other properties in the area**

Other things to note

Parking: on-site is limited, here are a few options in the area for your consideration, as downtown is largely a walkable community.

Onsite Metered:
The basement parking garage offers free parking from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM (despite signage indicating "no overnight parking," as it's not metered or monitored until 8:00 AM).
From 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, 3-hour metered parking is available. Payment is accepted via ParkMobile, online, toll-free, or with coins.

Free:
Open Street parking is available on Boardman Ave., Webster St., Washington St., and surrounding neighborhood streets. Vehicles found parked on any street or alley between 3:00am-6:00am may be towed at the owner's expense. Overnight parking is generally permitted during the spring and summer months on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday only. Follow street signage.

Old Town Paid Garage: 125 E. Eighth St. Enforced Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm$1.25-$1.50/hour max $20.00 or monthly permit for $30.00.

Hardy Paid Garage: 303 E. State St. Enforced Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm$1.25-$1.50/hour max $20.00 or monthly permit for $50.00.


Please note that 3 days before check in time, we will place a temporary pre-authorization hold of $250 on your card. This hold verifies fund availability and covers potential incidental expenses during your stay. The hold will be released 7 days after check-out, pending no outstanding charges or damages. Your privacy and security are paramount, and all card information is handled confidentially. There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.
Welcome to Commongrounds! We can't wait to host you.

Please note this booking website is ONLY for our Community Members (Birdseed and Flying Flock). If you are not a member, please visit www(dot)commongrounds(dot)coop to become one; or book through Airbnb. If a non-member books, you will be required to become a member OR pay the public fee advertised on airbnb.

Here are a few simple rules to guide your stay:

1. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. Be friendly, use common sense and consideration of others, and leave common areas as you found them or better. Please note there are common areas and amenities available for guest use, subject to restrictions and guidelines provided by Commongrounds. Guests pay an amenity fee per guest per stay for access to the gym and other community facilities located onsite. If you use a board game or a lounge chair, please return to its home for the next guest to enjoy. If you see another guest or a neighbor, say hello and offer a friendly wave and smile. And when using common areas or resources, be mindful that others can hear you or may want to share use as well.

2. PARKING. Guest parking is available for free in a parking ramp located .3 miles away. Guests may pay to park nearby or onsite a public, metered parking.

3. NO SMOKING. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the premises, including marijuana, vaping, or other types of smoking.

4. QUIET HOURS. Guests are asked to be respectful of neighbors and quiet hours between 10pm-8am daily.

5. PETS. There are no pets allowed in the building. (This applies to birds with feathers, but please feel free to bring the bird in your soul along.)

For a full list of guest rules, please view the "terms and conditions" on our website. By booking a reservation with Commongrounds, guests agree to these terms and conditions.