Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
Your own private chef
One of the few properties offering private chef services.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Lake Michigan
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Massages in spa
Balcony
On-site fitness centre
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
Grand Traverse Bay
Place, Grand Traverse Bay
1 min walk
Front Street
Place, Front Street
10 min walk
Clinch Park Beach
Place, Clinch Park Beach
13 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
11 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
King Room w/ Lake Views
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds
THE TRUE NORTH presents… 🌆 539 Bay St Lakeview | Waterfront Condo Near Downtown & Beach ➠ 302W
Wake up to the bay, walk to the beach, and spend your day in the heart of Traverse City.
Just 300 feet from West Grand Traverse Bay and less than a mile from downtown, this modern two-bedroom condo puts you within an easy walk of sandy beaches, scenic trails, Open Space festivals, and some of the area's favorite restaurants.
Start the morning with coffee on the covered patio as the bay comes to life. Spend the afternoon exploring downtown, relaxing at the beach, or catching a festival at the Open Space. Then come home for sunset views, dinner outside, and an evening around the shared lakeside firepit.
With two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and comfortable sleeping space for up to six guests, it's an easy fit for families, couples, and friends looking for a memorable Traverse City getaway—with the best of the city just outside the door.
Perfect For
Families and couples, beach getaways, festival weekends, downtown escapes, wine-country trips, and travelers looking for a walkable Traverse City location with beautiful views. Pets are also welcome with an applicable fee.
The Condo
2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Sleeps up to 6
Primary bedroom: 1 King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, bay views, and patio access Guest bedroom: 1 Queen-size bed Living room: Sleeper sofa Second full bathroom with shower Bright living area with comfortable seating and Smart TV streaming Fully equipped kitchen and dining area Covered patio with outdoor dining and unobstructed views Shared lakeside firepit The thoughtful layout makes it easy for everyone to relax together while still offering comfortable private spaces.
Outdoor Living
The covered patio is made for slow mornings and golden-hour dinners, with uninterrupted views across West Grand Traverse Bay.
The nearby beach and trails make it easy to spend the day outside. After exploring the shoreline, return to the property for an evening around the shared firepit.
The Open Space festival grounds are also just steps away, making it especially convenient during Traverse City's major events.
Living & Dining
The bright living area gives everyone a comfortable place to unwind after a day at the beach or an evening downtown. Stream a favorite show, relax with a drink, or gather around the dining area and enjoy the scenery.
The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare breakfast before heading out, enjoy lunch between activities, or have a relaxed dinner at home.
Explore Traverse City
The location offers genuine walkability while keeping the area's major attractions within easy reach.
Downtown Traverse City — 0.9 miles, approximately a 10–15 minute scenic walk West End Beach — 0.7 miles Open Space and festival grounds — steps away Cherry Capital Airport — 6 miles Horse Shows on the Bay — approximately 8 minutes Wineries, breweries, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor attractions — nearby The Open Space hosts some of Traverse City's most popular seasonal events, including the Traverse City Film Festival, National Cherry Festival, and beer, wine, and music festivals. Event dates and availability vary throughout the year.
Comforts for Your Stay
The condo includes high-speed WiFi, central climate control, a full-size in-unit washer and dryer, fresh linens and bath towels, and one dedicated on-site parking space.
Self check-in is available through a personalized keypad code provided before arrival.
Welcome Perks
A bottle of Chateau Chantal Celebrate sparkling wine awaits at check-in, along with complimentary access to Iron House Gym.
Guests can also arrange optional concierge services such as private chefs, professional photographers, event planners, in-home massage, grocery delivery, and pre-arrival refrigerator stocking.
Services must be arranged in advance and may carry additional charges.
Local Perks
Guests receive access to special offers from participating local businesses, including:
30% off tastings and bottles at Chateau Chantal Winery 10% off wine tours with The Magic Shuttle Bus 5% off boat rentals with Legacy Boat Rentals 10% off rentals and tours at Paddle TC 15% off classes at Original Hot Yoga $5 off a $50 purchase at Edson Farms Natural Food Market 10% off at Playa Bowls Free cookie and 25% off your order at Bay Bread Company Availability, restrictions, and exclusions may vary by business.
Good to Know
Maximum occupancy: 6 guests Accurate guest count required when booking $50 fee applies per unregistered guest Pets are welcome when disclosed at booking Pet fee: $100 per pet, per day Additional cleaning or damage fees may apply No parties or events No smoking indoors — $1,000 fine Daily housekeeping is not included Short-term, weekly, and monthly stays are available Damage Protection
Eligible reservations include complimentary damage protection for added peace of mind.
Coverage may include accidental damage, minor breakage, and qualifying non-negligent incidents, subject to applicable coverage limits and terms.
Parties or events, intentional damage, missing items, excessive cleaning, and damage associated with unauthorized guests are not covered. Coverage and limits vary depending on the reservation source.
Your Traverse City Getaway
Wake up to the bay and walk to the beach before exploring downtown or catching a festival at the Open Space. Then, come home to enjoy a sunset on the patio or an evening around the firepit, making your next Traverse City escape truly memorable, from your first coffee overlooking the water to your last walk along the shoreline.
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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 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
Traverse City
Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Slabtown, a neighbourhood in Traverse City. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
Traverse City, MI
What's nearby
Grand Traverse Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Front Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Water Bearer Coffee - 7 min walk
North Peak Brewing Company - 8 min walk
The Tasting Room - 12 min walk
Lil Bo - 5 min walk
Barrio - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?
As of 5 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$729, 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 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds located?
Located in Slabtown, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Wags West and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay and West End Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very clean and spacious apartment in an excellent location to access any part of Traverse City. Close to restaurants and shops. Two drawbacks are significant traffic noise and a fan in the master bathroom that could not be turned off. Hopefully that has been addressed. Really enjoyed our stay here
The condo was beautiful and much larger than the pictures portrayed. We loved being able to walk across the street to the lake. We were only there one night but this is a place you could easily stay longer and have plenty of room to cook and relax. Our only complaint was the people that stayed above us. They had a child that all day and night ran around and it was very loud being below them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the spacious condo and easy access to the lake. We’re sorry the noise from the upstairs guests affected your stay and appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back again!
Bigger than expected! Plenty of storage, wide halls and entry way, comfortable beds, minimal main road noise,spacious bathrooms, lots of counter space, lovely dual decks, very ideal location. Definitely would recommend!
Large, clean, bright, beautiful and quiet/private space with a great view of the bay. Very easy access. A lot of building and road construction upgrades being done in the area while still maintaining some of the neighborhood/local feel. Definitely would stay again.
The place was bigger than the pictures led on and the view was great too! Overall a bunch of girls who felt safe in the area and a huge plus is that it just felt clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
vasudhaa c.
13 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, pics are 100% accurate
Great stay, really enjoyed the location. Four of us stayed and it was the right size. Only complaint is that the code they gave us didn’t work and the phone kept going to VM. Eventually did we did get in touch and were able to check-in. Would recommend this place and we will stay again!
Great view of the bay from 2 balconies. Spacious open plan kitchen - dinning room - living room with upscale furniture. Great primary bedroom: big bed, big room, big bathroom with double sinks. Mammoth kitchen island and tremendous closets all around. Would book it again.
What a wonderful trip. Our condo was perfect and the location great. We enjoyed going up old mission peninsula to the light house and wineries. Another day going up to grand traverse light house and stopping at all of the cute towns along the way ( a stop in fish town is a must). Our final day was spent e biking along the heritage trail from Glen harbor to empire. Stop at the dunes for a climb too. All in all we will be back bc we lived michigan!
This is a wonderful property right on the West Bay. Our family had a great time in Traverse City and staying at this location. The property was one of the cleanest we've ever stayed in. The property managers were very attentive and helpful. No issues whatsoever. If you come with more than one car as we did, just park on Bay Street right in front of the building, no problems. This is an awesome listing from VRBO. Guaranteed you'll enjoy.
Loved the place and location. Parking was a bit tricky as others don’t park well and took up extra space which didn’t allow us to park in our space. Also I know there as a cleaning fee so was surprised that we had to start laundry, dishwasher and take the trash out
The location is wonderful, walking distance to many restaurants and shops. Parking is a little tight in the lot if you have a bigger vehicle but there is additional parking in the street in front. The kitchen could use a few more utensils such as a whisk and tongs but we were able to improvise with what was there. I would also maybe suggest a few kid friendly plastic cups and bowls, small and large. Other than that we had a wonderful stay, looking forward to staying again and would highly recommend.
This property is beautiful. There is a nice view from each porch that is somewhat obstructed ( can still see the water) by the trees but still lovely. The size of the place is quite large making is very comfortable for our party of 4 adults. There is a TV in the master but not in the 2nd bedroom. The bathrooms were nice, the robes were a nice touch. Nicely appointment kitchen. The location was very convenient to downtown and to the tart trail. There is construction on the road in front of the property but that should be finished soon. Overall it was a wonderful stay and we’d come back again.
The spaces are too little and the lines aren’t clear. Everyone coming has a large SUV. The first 2 nights we were able to park in the lot, the following 2 nights we had to park on the street.
Paid extra to check in early but cleaning lady was not made aware of our early arrival by North property management.
Cleaning lady did a great job in getting our rooms ready asap and kept apologizing to us even though it wasn’t her fault. PLEASE get better toilet paper- it is the worst!!!
Check in is easy and the location was great! Room shades were not very dark and the walls were thin, so the bedroom got bright and loud (being on a busy road) early in the morning, about 6 AM. There were earplugs available, though. We did not have our bottle of complimentary wine, but requested it and it was promptly delivered. The condo was very clean and the table was set beautifully.
There were several checkout requests, which might be common with other VRBO properties, but I was not expecting because of the amount of cleaning fees charged. We were asked to strip the beds, start laundry, start the dishwasher and take out the trash.
Loved the location!
We really loved the unit. Clean, updated, roomy. Couldn't be better.
But...we thought we booked a "penthouse." That is the actual description of the unit, and the photos show a clear view of the lake. The photos are not quite accurate. There was a view of the lake, but it was partially obscured by a huge tree. We were on the 3rd floor and the floor above us was the actual penthouse. People up there were often quiet...but not always, which is why we wanted the top floor. Until one arrives, one doesn't know that floor 3 is not the top floor.
So we want to come back, but these folks should advertise accurately. It is a good unit on its own. But we just felt a bit deceived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Gail B.
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Nice but…
Beautiful brand new condo a block from the bay. The buts are: 1. the parking spots are too narrow for all the people who drive SUV’s. My friends car was hit by another visitor who did not leave a note and he was in the center of his space. 2. the balconies have glass rails that were chipped and the internal edge of the two pieces of glass where they laminated them together was not finished properly and my husband cut his hand. I asked to speak to management and they never called me back. 3. Checkout - we left early and the electronic board in the condo said to throw towels in the washer and start the washer and test that we left which we did. We had the car packed and ready to go to breakfast when I received a text to strip the beds, start the dishwasher (which didn’t start) and empty the trash in dumpster outside. Had to go back in and do this which delayed us leaving. This all should have been on the electronic board in the condo with the checkout instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tony F.
28 June 2026
Liked: Location
Great location, views, and facility. Feels brand new. Super clean. Parking needs improvement. Spaces seemed small for SUV or truck size vehicle. Parking slot lines are not visible so the designated slots are taken up by other resident/visitors.
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