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☀ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577

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Wake up to lake breeze and drift to sleep with sunsets over East Grand Traverse Bay.
his second-floor Shores condo boasts one of the most coveted water-facing views in the entire complex.
Direct Lakefront Views – One of the best vistas at The Shores
Champagne Welcome – Chateau Chantal + VIP Local Perks
Bright and refreshed, it's perfect for couples, solo travelers, or small families looking for serenity by the shore—just minutes from downtown Traverse City, wineries, and Grand Traverse Resort.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Williamsburg, MI
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

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

☀ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577

THE TRUE NORTH presents… Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores ➠ UNIT 5577
Wake up to lake breeze and drift to sleep with sunsets over East Grand Traverse Bay. This second-floor Shores condo boasts one of the most coveted water-facing views in the entire complex. Bright and refreshed, it's perfect for couples, solo travelers, or small families looking for serenity by the shore—just minutes from downtown Traverse City, wineries, and Grand Traverse Resort. Learn more below...👇

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS 🌟

🌊 Direct Lakefront Views – One of the best vistas at The Shores
🛏️ 1 Queen Bedroom + Sleeper Sofa – Sleeps up to 4
🪟 Private Deck – Water-facing, perfect for coffee or wine at sunset
🍳 Kitchenette – Stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker
📺 Smart TVs – One in living room, one in bedroom
🥂 Champagne Welcome – Chateau Chantal + VIP Local Perks
📍 Ideal Location – 5 min to Grand Traverse Resort, 10 to downtown TC

🌲🌊 OUTDOOR OASIS

Perched above the shoreline, your private deck overlooks East Bay and offers unmatched sunset views. Just below, a boardwalk leads you to a 600-ft sandy beach shared with Grand Traverse Resort guests. Walk along the shoreline to a nearby public beach with BBQ grills, or rent a kayak and explore the bay.

☀ Direct water views from your second-story deck
☀ Steps to the beach via a tree-lined path
☀ Public beach area walkable from private shore
☀ Seasonal water rentals: SUPs, kayaks, jet skis

🛋️ LIVING AREA

Designed for laid-back comfort with clean lines, cozy seating, and big views.

☀ Queen sleeper sofa + extra linens
☀ Smart TV with streaming apps + cable
☀ Large glass sliders to private deck

🍴 KITCHEN & DINING

Everything you need for a quick breakfast or light bites after a day of exploring.

☀ Kitchenette: stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster
☀ Cookware, dishes, silverware, and tea towels included
☀ Indoor dining nook + outdoor dining for 2 on the deck

🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

☀ Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed + Smart TV
☀ Living Room: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
☀ Full Bathroom: Tub/shower combo, vanity, indoor towels & toiletries

🏡 ESSENTIAL AMENITIES

☀ High-speed Wi-Fi
☀ Smart TVs in bedroom & living room
☀ AC & heat
☀ Starter paper goods, linens, towels, toiletries, and coffee
☀ Free on-site parking

📍 THINGS TO DO NEARBY

From festivals and wine tours to beach days and scenic drives, this is the ideal base to soak in everything Northern Michigan has to offer.

☀ 5 min to Grand Traverse Resort (spa, golf, dining)
🌆 10 min to downtown Traverse City
🍷 30 min to Old Mission & Leelanau wineries
🎬 Traverse City Film Festival – Late July
🍒 Cherry Festival – Early July
🐎 Equestrian Festival – July–Aug at Flintfields Horse Park
🌊 Sleeping Bear Dunes – Just under an hour away

🔍 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

🏖️ BEACH & WATER ACCESS
☀ 2-min walk to private beach
☀ Public beach nearby with BBQ grills
☀ Seasonal kayak and boat rentals available nearby

🏊 POOL ACCESS
☀ Not included with stay
☀ Workaround: Book a same-day spa treatment at Grand Traverse Resort for access to pools & hot tubs
☀ Concierge available to assist

🍽️ AMENITIES NOTES
☀ Kitchenette includes cooktop (no oven), microwave, dishwasher
☀ Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, linens, toiletries, and coffee included
☀ Ask us what's in the starter kit if you want to plan ahead

🎁 EXTRAS
☀ 1 bottle of Chateau Chantal Celebrate Champagne
☀ Exclusive local discounts on wine tours, boat rentals, yoga & more
☀ Concierge upgrades: Private chef, massage, special occasion décor

🚗 PARKING
☀ Plenty of parking onsite
☀ Just minutes to grocery, dining, and essentials

📜 HOUSE RULES
☀ Occupancy: 4 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
☀ Towels for indoor use only – bring beach towels
☀ No smoking or vaping indoors or on patios – $1,000 fine
☀ Lost key or access card fee: $100

💬 GUEST FEEDBACK NOTES
☀ “The best sunset view we've ever had!”
☀ “Perfect mix of privacy and walkability”
☀ “Bright, clean, and beautifully styled”
☀ “Wish the pool was available” – Ask us about spa workaround
☀ “Loved the champagne and local discounts”

👉 READY TO SOAK IN SUNSETS FROM THE SHORE? BOOK NOW!

From cherry season to cozy off-season getaways, Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores ➠ UNIT 5577 is your peaceful bayfront escape. Click “Book Now” and let THE TRUE NORTH team welcome you in style.

Property manager

Christian Gissing
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 deadlock

About the area

Acme

Located in Williamsburg, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Music House Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Front Street - 11 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ☀ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ☀ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores | Bayfront Deck, Private Beach Access + VIP Perks ➠ UNIT 5577 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Williamsburg condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach and LochenHeath Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

TC getaway

We had a very comfortable stay at this condo. Views were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

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

Williamsburg

Great condo! Great Location - Clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful sunset from the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

30th Anniversary get away

Great location!! Beautiful views!! Quaint and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

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

Excellent Stay

We loved the condo resort. It wasn't crowded and we could relax at the beach. Our condo had a great view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Nice place

Was nice and quiet. Good plave to get away to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

stay

was very beautiful scenery
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10/10 Excellent

Hailey P.

The Shores

My husband and I had a wonderful stay here! It felt like home, and loved the gorgeous view from our balcony! Would definitely stay here again for a little getaway trip! Thank you!!
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard R.

5 Stars

The view was great. We were happy with the place.
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10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Great vacation!

We had a wonderful time! Something for everyone here. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sondra F.

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

Lakeside Gem

Communication was excellent and frequent. Found nice little park with trails next to property. It was a nice find.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Beautiful!

This was the perfect getaway. The view of the sunsets from the balcony or the beach were beautiful! Nearby restaurants were good and Traverse City is just minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Masison A.

Amazing

Beautiful condo with easy access to a beautiful and clean beach. Christian in customer was also so helpful and happy to assist us. Can't wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard R.

Did You Enjoy Your Stay at ☀ Stunning Lake Views @ The Shores 🏖 ➠ 5577?

The place and view was great. We had to leave a day early because our dogs weren't doing well at their overnight daycare. This is the second time we stayed at this same place and would like to stay there again.

6/10 Okay

sharon m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

SEM

The unit I stayed in needed some maintenance that had been neglected. Hole in wall next to fuse box, drapes in poor condition. Unit right over pool, not mentioned in description… rather loud. Half the view was pool house roof also not mentioned in description. Unit adequate, tv needed maintenance to operate. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Get away paradise.

Beautiful facility. Very homely. Great place would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

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

Great Getaway

We enjoyed our visit to the Traverse City area, and always enjoy staying at The Shores!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Wish it was summer...

This condo was directly on the beach in Traverse City. It was a beautiful location. I would have spent large quantities of time on the beach...if it was summer. Great and easy location to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Nice view of bay just outside of TC

Great place for 1-2 people. Nice view of East Bay and close to Casino and Meijer. Close proximity for cross-country skiing trails. Very small refrigerator and no oven, but has microwave, DW, and small two-burner electric stove. Property manager Christian was quick to answer our questions. Would stay here again for weekend stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

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

“Lovin the Shores”

This was our 4’th yr. at The Shores. We came with our family and they rent two other condos. The grandkids love it, and we are making wonderful memories. We just wish the pool was open. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Darla B., Grand Blanc, Mi

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

Disappointed

This is by far the least favorite rental I’ve had in over 10 years with VRBO. Our unit was not ready for check when they said it would be. It wasn’t even clean for the previous guess yet. There is some mold and dirt around the bathroom windows and grout, Woke up to gnats on several walls & windows, Outside was needing some work. door had paint chipping , spiderwebs , spiders, & spills on door . It’s listed as the first floor but it’s not really there’s about 10 steps going up to the unit and since I had a stroke and use a cane it was difficult for me to get in and out. Sent a text to the management and never heard back from them after talking with him a few times. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joesph O.

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

Great Condo on the Bay!

We had a great time. Beautiful sunset/sunrise from the balcony. Very nice condo for a couple. Separate living area from bedroom. Condo has a nice natural setting surrounded by trees and nature. Close drive to all that Traverse City offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Beautiful view

We stayed for four nights and enjoyed our stay. There's no washer and dryer, which would be nice for folks staying for a longer period. The refrigerator is also small but adequate for short stays, particularly if you are planning on eating meals out. The kitchen was well stocked with flatware, plates, bowls, cups, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful location. Management inaccessible.

The view is worth the rental and it was clean and well decorated. The kitchen needs a better wine opener but is otherwise appropriately stocked for a kitchenette. The bathroom needed more towels and especially dark towels for makeup because the management specified that we should only use dark towels for makeup removal or risk being charged replacement cost. There was only a single dark washcloth for 3 days and two females. The toilet tank had a slow leak resulting in constant refilling noise. The pull out couch could not be used as a bed because it was broken on one end and would not lay flat. I messaged the owner twice about these issues and never received feedback. The only messages I received seemed automated and generic like “welcome” and “please leave 5 stars”. There was no blanket to use on the pull out even if it worked. The pillows smelled of strong perfume perhaps from the last guest or the person who cleaned. And the televisions seemed to have only a few channels though we really only checked them one time. Parking was easy. Location was convenient. Beach was great. Neighbors were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Molly R.

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

Great stay for 2

Wonderful place in a gorgeous location! My husband, 12 year old, and I loved waking up to a beautiful view of the bay every morning and watching the sunset every night. The queen bed was very comfortable, however the pull out bed was not the best. The head of the pullout tilted down at a 45 degree angle and the middle was quite uncomfortable - would not recommend for anyone other than a child. The dishwasher was broken and replaced the day after reporting it, however communication with the property management company was a bit delayed and unclear at times. Plenty of parking near the condo and swimming at the private beach was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Perfect

Spacious and clean with a delightful view of the lake. The main bed was very comfy. The sleeper couch was not comfortable but it was large enough for 2. The only negative was the guys on atvs woke us up bright an early to get the beach ready for the day but it wasn’t a bad thing just something to be aware of. Large deck patio. We wish the pool would have been open and heated. Overall it was perfect for our needs and I would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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Hosted by Christian Gissing

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