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🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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 near TC | Walk to Beach & Festivals ➠ 302W

Enjoy unobstructed lake views just 300 feet from West Grand Traverse Bay in this modern 2-bedroom waterfront retreat in downtown Traverse City. Walk to the beach, Open Space festivals, waterfront trails, and top restaurants less than a mile away, then unwind on your private balcony or by the lakeside firepit at sunset. Perfect for families, couples, and event-goers seeking beach access with true downtown walkability. Learn more below…👇

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 4—King and Queen beds
📍 Walk to Downtown Traverse City—Less than 1 mile (10–15 min scenic waterfront walk)
🌊 Covered patio with outdoor dining and unobstructed Lake Michigan views
🎬 Smart TVs + Streaming - Netflix and popular apps available
🧺 In-Unit Washer & Dryer - Full-size combo for added convenience
🚗 Free On-Site Parking—Easy arrival and peace of mind (1 dedicated space per unit)

🌳 OUTDOOR OASIS
Indulge in outdoor dining at a large outdoor patio with spectacular lake views that are hard to beat in Traverse City.
Step outside and immerse yourself in true waterfront living. Enjoy sandy beach access just steps away, gather around the shared firepit, or stroll the shoreline as the sun sets over the bay. The nearby Open Space hosts Traverse City's iconic festivals, making this location unbeatable for event lovers—while still offering peaceful lakefront relaxation.

🏠 LIVING AREA
Bright, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed, the living space offers a comfortable place to unwind after beach days or downtown adventures. Kick back with Smart TV streaming, cozy seating, and a layout that encourages conversation and connection.

🍽️ KITCHEN & DINING
The kitchen is fully equipped for everything from quick breakfasts to relaxed dinners in. Whether you're heading out to Traverse City's renowned restaurants or enjoying a meal at home, you'll have all the essentials needed for a seamless stay.

🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
🛌 Primary Bedroom: King-size bed with plush linens with en-suite bathroom and million-dollar lake views and patio access
🛌 Guest Bedroom: Queen-size bed

🚿 Second Bathroom (Hallway Full Bath) - Shower & toilet with fresh towels and starter toiletries provided
Conveniently shared between guest bedroom and living area

🏡 ESSENTIAL AMENITIES
📶 High-Speed Wi-Fi
❄️ Central climate control
🧺 In-unit washer & dryer
🛏️ Linens & bath towels provided
🚗 Free on-site parking

Designed to feel like home — but with better views.

📍 LOCATION ADVANTAGES
📍 Downtown Traverse City: 0.9 mi
✈️ Cherry Capital Airport: 6.0 mi
🏖️ West End Beach: 0.7 mi
🐴 Horse Shows on the Bay: 8 minutes
🎭 Festivals & Open Space: Steps away
🍷 Wineries, breweries, shopping & dining all nearby

The nearby Open Space hosts Traverse City's iconic festivals, making this location unbeatable for event lovers — while still offering peaceful lakefront relaxation.
Festivals include the Traverse City Film Festival, Cherry Festival, and Beer, Wine & Music Festivals - all easily accessible from this prime location.

🔍 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
🧹 Daily cleaning turnovers are not included
🔑 Easy self check-in via keypad (custom code provided)
🧴 Starter supplies included for short stays
🗓️ Short-term, weekly & monthly stays available

🛋️ HOUSE RULES
🚭 No Smoking – $1,000 fine for indoor smoking
🎉 No parties or events
👥 Please register the correct number of guests
💲 $50 per unregistered guest (laundry & service costs)
🕓 Check-In: 4:00 PM
🕚 Check-Out: 11:00 AM

🎁 COMPLIMENTARY TRUE NORTH PERKS
🥂 1 Bottle of Chateau Chantal Celebrate Champagne
💪 Complimentary Gym Access at Iron Horse Gym
🧑‍💼 Dedicated VIP Concierge
🍷 Winery, boat rental, yoga, dining & activity discounts
🚤 $75/day off Boat Rentals @ Tommy's Boat Rentals

🚀 READY TO MAKE MEMORIES?
From sunset beach walks to festival weekends and cozy nights by the firepit, this waterfront condo offers the best of Traverse City, all in one unforgettable stay.

Book now and let our team at THE TRUE NORTH craft your perfect getaway. ✨

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
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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 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. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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 snowmobiling and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Front Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Modern Bird - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Right Brain Brewery - ‬9 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 8 April 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 28 May 2026 start from NZ$538, 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. West End Beach and Traverse City Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taline B.

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

Clean, comfortable, & central

The condo was very clean, comfortable, and located in the perfect spot. We enjoyed our stay & look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd m.

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

Interlochen concert weekend !

Awesome stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc J.

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

Excellent place

New, very clean condo. Lots of space and great views. Outstanding stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey F.

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

Great Stay

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Great condo

Beautiful condo. Appears brand new. Like that it requires a code to get in the building. Easy access to downtown. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great Location, Beautiful Space

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine S.

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

New & clean condo

Building is new and unit was very nice and right across from the bay. Convenient to walk to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn W.

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

Beautiful

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

10/10 Excellent

vasudhaa c.

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Lovely and Modern

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janene C.

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

Michigan First Timer

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerrie D.

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

Everything was as advertised

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Fantastic condo on the Bay!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Wine Tasting in Traverse City area

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

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

Great property! Wonderful location

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monya N.

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

Parking

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

TC

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather P.

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

Clean and great location

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely with a couple of questions

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

8/10 Good

Gail B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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