Apartment

The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown |

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and fireplace

Step outside onto the 2nd floor balcony for one of the best views down 8th Street!

Welcome to our well-decorated living room, where a comfortable couch and plush carpeted space create the perfect ambiance for relaxation and entertainment. It's a stylish retreat that's as inviting as it is captivating.

Step into our charming kitchenette – a compact yet efficient space that perfect for whipping up delicious meals and creating memorable moments.

"It was very clean and felt like home for my new fiancé and I. We loved hanging out on the large 2nd story balcony."
-Trevor, June 2023

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Place, Front Street
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Traverse City Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown |

The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown |
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Living Area: Queen Murphy Bed

A spacious, updated apartment located in the world-famous French Cat. Two queen beds and one bathroom. Just a short walk to everything downtown. It is 1/2 mile from the beach and 1/2 block from Tart trail. Enjoy the weather with your own private balcony. This is a second floor apartment with no elevator service.

This apartment is a fabulous space. Located in a boarding house which was built in the 1800s, this apartment is a modern beauty. Approx 450 square feet of brand new finishes, make this one of the most exciting furnished apartment spaces available in Traverse City. The flooring has been replaced but it is very slanted, its totally safe but there is about an 18" increase from one side of the unit to the other. Eighth street is a mixed-use neighborhood, with both businesses and homes . This apartment is upstairs with no elevator service.

Other things to note:
This is an old building which has been lovingly renovated one apartment at a time. It is safe, comfortable and clean but also very quirky and definitely not perfect. You would be disappointed if you expected a modern exterior. But, the apartments are newly remodeled, plush, and comfortable. It is a blast to stay here, and it is hard to find a closer room to downtown at such a reasonable price.

Living in the middle of the fun, sometimes means you can hear street noises from local businesses (late night dance music) or traffic. White noise machines available in the unit to block out unwanted noise and potentially promote more restful sleep.

OUTDOORS
Shared outdoor space nestled right on the TART Trail

INDOORS
Unique themed decor, plush furnishings, flat-screen TV, air conditioning

KITCHEN
Kitchenette with coffee maker, microwave, fridge, toaster

PARKING
A private parking area is directly behind the building with one dedicated spot per unit

Why Choose Elevated Homes & Hospitality?

Complimentary with EVERY reservation:
* One complimentary bottle of Left Foot Charley Seasonal Hard Cider
⋆ Free Gym Access @ Formative Fitness (please message for details)
⋆ 10% off each TC Brew Bus reservation
⋆ $5 off per Kayak, Bike & Brew reservation
⋆ 10% off any rental at Paddle TC
⋆ $15 off any motorized rental at TC Watersports
* 15% off any rental/package with Memories Traverse City

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Cancellation Guarantee
Allows you as the guest to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 7 days prior to check in and receive a full refund (minus the damage waiver protection fee)

Inclement Weather
Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel, no worries, our staff will work with you on canceling or moving your dates (depending on availability)

Damage Coverage
Covers you up to $250 dollars of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional (charged to the credit card on file)

24 On-Call Maintenance

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14 Day Refresh Provided
Elevated Homes & Hospitality requires a 14 day refresh for any guest staying longer than 30 days with us. This wonderful service provides you with a fresh linen exchange, amenity restocking and a light clean to freshen up the home. Please note there will be an additional fee for this amenity.

Other things to note:
*Smoking is strictly prohibited (violations will result in incurring fees)
*Failure to return key upon check-out will result in a $200 replacement fee

We welcome you to come Stay & Play Like a Local!
Permit Number: 008490

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum 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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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Front Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Traverse City Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Traverse City Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min walk
‪The Little Fleet - ‬8 min walk
‪India Garden - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

As of 3 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown | on 4 November 2025 start from NZ$351.86, 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.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Traverse Area District Library and Front Street. Lake Michigan is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

8.6

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 September 2025

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

Our stay was good. It was a little smaller than it looks in the pictures, but overall it was a good place to stay for our weekend trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

29 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great location…easy walk to downtown Traverse City.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

20 May 2023

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

Location!!

Really enjoyed our stay!! Location was perfect, downtown with in walking distance through beautiful neighborhood!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy C.

8 November 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay

Overall it was freat

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bill W.

7 August 2024

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

Quick getaway

The place was very clean, and communication with the owner was easy.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Todd

4 October 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

TV not available. They had a cable connected to the wall, but it didn’t reach the TV. Roku hooked up although no instructions on how to get it to work. Spent an hour trying to get the TV to work so we could watch a college game. No luck! Refrigerator tiny. Should have a taller refrigerator that includes a freezer. We stayed for three days and brought items that had to stay frozen. Had to keep purchasing ice to keep it cold as best as possible. Costco has small refrigerator freezers that would align with this property. Instead, they purchased a refrigerator that fits in a dorm room. The floor is extremely slanted, understanding that it’s an old house. The bedroom area had a foam bed which now I understand why. You sink in so you don’t roll. The bathroom has a very tiny sink with extremely low water pressure. The shower wasn’t clean very well because I had hair left in it from the previous renters. Had to wipe out the shower before I could shower. The shower has two knobs for hot and cold water. I would recommend changing this to one handle so you can adjust water levels accordingly. I had to keep turning the hot water knob and the cold water knob to get it to be regulated. This property is not recommended for older adults. 20 or 30-year-old’s only! The only positive thing was the outdoor porch. Very relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

5 September 2022

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

Great Experience

The City Roost is amazing! I will definitely be staying here again next time I am back in Traverse City. The room was clean and in a great location with walking distance to everything in downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

13 June 2024

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

In TC

It was a fun time in TC

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

NextHome R.

25 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Host & Location Great, Unit Not So Much.

You can't deny the location is great. The unit not so much. Nothing in the house is level. The shower is so small, a toddler would barely fit. The shower head was terrible and I did call and ask Troy to replace it and he did. Troy and the location are great. I spent most of my time out and away from the unit, because it is so uncomfortable to walk around in it. I will not stay again and I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

7 October 2025

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

The City Roost was the perfect walking distance to downtown. It had everything we needed and was as described. We had a great stay and will for sure be back to see Traverse City again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

5 October 2025

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

We were aware of the 18” slant in the floor…. However, it did affect us a little especially getting up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. We had no problem with the stairs. We did enjoy the balcony at the end of our evening.We asked in advance (because of a doctor’s appointment) if we could park at noon and they did accommodate, which was much appreciated. We actually didn’t even return to the apartment until about seven that evening beautiful area and a great walk to downtown.Husband’s doctor recommended Towne Plaza for breakfast …. Eclectic and delicious.Getaways are what you make it‼

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie T.

23 September 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Clean and close to town, however the structure of the entire apartment is tilted and drops about 10 inches and is a trip hazard throughout. So much that it was difficult to sleep as my body was working not to roll all night. We decided to check out after the first night instead of staying the 3 we had booked.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff W.

4 June 2025

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

Outstanding. Perfect for our trip. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM B.

7 November 2024

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

A bit of history

Loved the City Roost. I grew up two blocks north of the Roost on Washington Street. Back in the late 60s and early 70s the first floor was a meat market and store where we got pop and junk food. During our stay, we have coffee or cocktails on the balcony and reminisce about those days

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

7 August 2024

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

Great location

Good location. Apartment was clean and functional.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aesthetics By Sophia W.

4 July 2024

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

Short start cherry festival

Walking distance to front street through nice neighborhood. We drove to beach. Cute town with nice stores and places to eat. Fun for families or couples

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

22 May 2024

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

Great location!!

Loved the location! Walking distance to Front St, the waterfront both on the bay and to an awesome 4 mile walking trail around Boardman Lake. Definitely an older building, but knew this going in because of the amazing details given ahead of time. Inside the apartment was a really cool industrial meets farmhouse meets old historical vibe. Property management was prompt with all communication. Great for our wine weekend stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

4 July 2023

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

Great place

Great place and location, fantastic host, will definitely be coming back

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great space! We enjoyed it very much and will be back again!

8/10 Good

THOMAS Z.

10 May 2023

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

Traverse City Hide Away

Great Spot to Spend a Night in Downtown Traverse City, Conveniently Located !!!

Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thorne W.

4 October 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Visit to in-laws

Terrible, mis-represented, significant structural defects, absolutely a horrific decision to utilize this property in its current state.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

11 September 2022

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

Wonderful time

A nice place. We loved the balcony 😍

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Carrie H.

6 September 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not newly remodeled & plush like the website says.

I was expecting an old house that had been updated. This was an old house with extremely stained carpet on the steps, a chipped and broken door to get in and overall dingy hall and outside. The room was just as pictured which is what we were expecting. The 18 inch slope was also expected. The smell of the condo was unexpected and smelled of old laundry. They replace all of our towels because of the smell but the replacements also stunk like they’d not been laundered. The sheets also smelled like sour laundry. We ended up buying our own towels because it was so smelly. Location was good and easy to walk to downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Cheryl M.

14 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

It ok for the price

It’s ok … I wouldn’t stay here again, very noisy (traffic). The bathroom is SUPER tiny. The floors are very uneven. The bed was very comfy and it is within walking distance to downtown so that is good.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brian B., Duluth, MN

28 July 2022

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

Small, but clean and convenient

It's kindof a funky space, but they've made the most of it. Very clean, comfortable. Walking distance to DT Traverse City and the lake through a nice neighborhood with beautiful historical houses.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown |

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About the area

Traverse City

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

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Reviews

Excellent

9.4/10

9.0/10

9.0/10

10/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

9.2/10

8.2/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

John

John

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Location!!

Renee H.

8/10 Good

Stacy C.

Enjoyed our stay

Stacy C.

8/10 Good

Bill W.

Quick getaway

Bill W.

6/10 Okay

Todd

Todd

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

Great Experience

Jenna W.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

In TC

Jeff H.

6/10 Okay

NextHome R.

Host & Location Great, Unit Not So Much.

NextHome R.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Rebecca S.

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.