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Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets!

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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and lake.
A clear view of a beach with shallow water, a pier extending into the water, and a distant shoreline.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, and a table with a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a dresser, and a small round table with flowers.
A modern kitchen with marble flooring, a dining area with a view, and a large window overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets!

Make yourself at home and relax at this renovated Studio condo at the Grand Traverse Resort “The Shores”. This condo is facing West, with perfect sunset views over the water. Located on 600 sandy feet of East Grand Traverse Bay, this condo is a water and beach lover’s dream. Three world-class championship golf courses are less than ½ mile away at the Grand Traverse Resort. An additional beach area (Acme park) is right next to the condo complex and offers picnic areas, a playground and grills. This wonderful condo is close to everything that the Traverse City area has to offer: amazing beaches, professional golf courses, more than 3 dozen wineries, great restaurants and fantastic shopping.

This second floor, water-view condo features a deck with access from the living room / bedroom. This condo is best suited for 2 people. There is one 50 inch flat screen TV's and a full bath. The kitchenette offers a microwave, refrigerator, and a stove.

Please note that access to the Grand Traverse Resort amenities (such as tennis, gym,pools & beach chairs) are not included. The spa, golf courses, restaurants, and casino are open to the public and therefore are available for guests to use.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
An extra cleaning fee of $200 will be charged.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There will be a $250 cleaning charge for smoking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1947349vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Acme

Located in Williamsburg, this apartment is 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. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Front Street - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 16 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets!?

As of 6 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets! on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$592, 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 Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just a few steps to the bay & Amazing Sunsets! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Williamsburg apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 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. 41 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great and the view is amazing. It was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy studio right on the lake with the ability to walk to the waters edge. It was beautiful to see the lake and all of the unbelievable weather storms coming in. Nice place to make yourself a quick breakfast. Dinner is a little bit more challenging because of the two burners, compact, refrigerator, and limited utensils and dishes. However, it’s only 15 minutes the downtown area with lots of restaurants. The owner is wonderful and responds quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect weekend at a perfect place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time here and love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ella D.

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

Amazing

Great place to stay! Access to beach and close to many restaurants, activities, and downtown TC!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting for our two day color tour. Great sunsets and quiet space. The area tree color is at peak and was once again was spectacular!!Our unit was in a perfect setting and great location for our touring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved the salmon swimming out of the bay, to spawn in the creek.... right outside our condo. The beach and firepit were also nice. Lodging was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime location, close to everything. Recommended! Tip, if one takes a 4 min walk through the woods you'll get to a beautiful beach, barely any people there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect. Excellent!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Beautiful place

Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful condo, would not want to stay anywhere else next time we visit!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, quiet, centralized location. Clean. Comfortable. Just perfect! Excellent communication & excellent accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was just as advertised including the beautiful view. Communication with the host was excellent. The place was clean and quiet. We had plenty of supplies (dishes/glassware for breakfast for the weekend and bathroom towels). The bed was comfortable the we had plenty of room for the 2 of us for a weekend "up north."
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Vacation

Very nice and well maintained, with a gorgeous balcony view of the bay. Located close to the wineries we wanted to visit, shopping and places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirwil L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in condo. Balcony overlooked the Bay directly - Nature Preserve next to the unit offered trails and additional water access. The unit is small but had everything we needed for our week’s stay. We were a little surprised by the amount of traffic in and around Traverse City and were aware of the traffic noise on occasion from the unit. But ….. a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristine B.

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

Up North Getaway

Condo was very cute. Had everything we needed. Great view and easy access to the water. Nice porch to sit outside and enjoy the sunsets. Good location with easy access to town and other areas. Host was helpful and quick to respond to questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Lovely Views

Such a sweet lovely place with gorgeous views of the sunset and moon over the bay. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Super Studio

Very calming location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mary ann r.

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

Perfect

A perfect place to stay while visiting family. Second time we stayed here and we will return! Totally comfortable, clean, quiet and a nice view. Katy and Derek are super hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Perfect location!

This was a perfect place between the wineries and beach. Just enough room for 2 on the East Bay. Check in and communication was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Review

Nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

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

Short Getaway

The condo was as described. Perfect for two people for a short stay. Very comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Micki M.

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

Great Vacation Spot

We loved our stay in Kati’s condo. The view is amazing! The bed was very comfortable and the condo was immaculately clean. We had everything we needed and Kati was available for any questions we had. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsie B.

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

Traverse City Stay

I highly recommend this stay. The view is beautiful! My husband and I really enjoyed sitting on the porch. Lots of wildlife is attracted to this little area. We saw ducks, swans, and even deer! The condo is beautiful and super clean! The location was great. We really enjoyed our stay here and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

My husband and I stayed for an extended weekend, and wanted a quiet location for the evening. This was perfect! Under an hour drive to the sleeping bear dunes park for a day trip and close to many wineries/Traverse City. Clean room and comfy bed, and clear/consistent communication from the host, would recommend to anyone looking for a simple room to relax in at night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy V.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We wanted to visit the Traverse City area (as we had never been to that part of Michigan before). This condo was a great location for us. We found it to be relaxing and quiet. The view was nice and we enjoyed walking the nearby beach and wooded area. Everything we needed for 4-1/2 days was available. The condo was clean with everything we needed and Kati is a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kati

Host profile image
My husband and I moved to the Traverse City area about 10 years ago and fell in love with it immediately. I'm a native of Germany and my husband is from the Western end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We decided to purchase this condo because of it's perfect location on East Bay. What a perfect place to enjoy everything that Traverse City and the surrounding area has to offer!

Why they chose this property

The view is unbelievable. You can't get closer to the water. I love sitting on the balcony reading and drinking my morning coffee.

Languages:

English, German

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