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🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo • Beach, Sunsets, Park + More

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A stone-arched outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a round table, overlooking a scenic view of the sea.
A golf course with a water body reflecting the landscape, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a sink.
A laundry room with two stacked front-loading washing machines, a wooden cabinet, and a white door.
A hallway with a kitchen area on the left, a door with a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • 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 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 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

🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo • Beach, Sunsets, Park + More

THE TRUE NORTH presents…🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo ➠ 5680

Wake up just steps from 600 feet of sandy shoreline on East Grand Traverse Bay. Nestled among towering pines and a flowing stream, this beautifully renovated ground-floor studio offers a peaceful wooded setting with stunning water views and unforgettable sunsets.

Perfect for couples, small families, horse show guests, or festival-goers, this cozy retreat sleeps up to 4 guests (adults & kids) and serves as the ideal Up North escape — close to everything, yet surrounded by nature.

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS 🌟

🌅 600ft Sandy Beach Access – Direct East Bay shoreline
🌲 Wooded, Natural Setting – Pines, stream & serene atmosphere
🛏️ Sleeps 4 Guests – Queen bed + Queen sleeper sofa
🌊 Water-View Cedar Deck – Perfect for coffee & sunsets
📍 8 Min to Horse Shows on the Bay
🏙️ 5–7 Min to Downtown Traverse City
📺 Smart TV + Wi-Fi
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
🥂 Champagne Welcome + VIP Perks

🌳🚣🔥 OUTDOOR OASIS
This location delivers pure Northern Michigan charm.

Step onto the expansive 600-foot sandy beach, enjoy panoramic views of East Bay, and unwind in a peaceful setting framed by pines and natural landscaping. While weddings are occasionally hosted nearby, guests can walk left along the shoreline to access a beautiful public beach that is always open.
The private cedar deck offers a relaxing spot to sip wine, read, or watch the sky shift into brilliant sunset colors.

🏠 LIVING AREA
Thoughtfully renovated and designed with comfort in mind, this studio feels airy, cozy, and welcoming.

🛋️ High thread-count linens
📺 Smart TV with streaming
📶 Reliable Wi-Fi
🌊 Bay views from your ground-floor unit

It's the perfect “nest” after a long beach day or wine tour adventure.

🍽️ KITCHEN & DINING
The well-equipped kitchenette includes:

• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Stovetop
• Dishwasher
• Panini grill
• Blender
• Coffee maker
• Electric kettle

Whether you're making quick breakfasts before exploring or enjoying simple dinners in, you'll have everything you need.

🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
🛌 Primary Sleeping Area: Queen-size bed
🛋️ Additional Sleeping: Queen-size pull-out sleeper sofa

🚿 Full bathroom with vanity area
🧺 Washer & Dryer included
💨 Hair dryer provided

🏡 ESSENTIAL AMENITIES
📶 Wi-Fi
📺 Smart TV (Netflix + streaming)
❄️ Climate control
🧺 Washer & Dryer
🚗 Free parking
🛏️ Linens provided (please bring beach towels)

🏖️ POOL ACCESS NOTE
The adjacent resort pool is unfortunately restricted to guests booking directly through the resort.
However, there is a workaround:
💆 Book a spa treatment at the nearby resort and receive day access to indoor pool, hot tubs, and facilities. Simply request the access code at booking.

Guests also enjoy access to resort restaurants, shops, and golf.

📍 LOCATION ADVANTAGES
📍 Downtown Traverse City – 7.5 mi
✈️ Cherry Capital Airport – 5.9 mi
🐴 Horse Shows on the Bay – 8 minutes
🏖️ Traverse City State Park Beach – 4.1 mi
🍷 Mari Vineyards – 9.9 mi
⛳ Grand Traverse Resort – 1.3 mi
🛶 Watersports + Launch Access Nearby

You're ideally located near festivals including:

🎬 Traverse City Film Festival
🍒 National Cherry Festival
🍷 Wine, Beer & Music Festivals

Plus endless dining, breweries, trails, and waterfront fun.

🎁 COMPLIMENTARY TRUE NORTH PERKS
🥂 1 Bottle Chateau Chantal Celebrate Champagne
💪 Complimentary Gym Access @ The Gym – Traverse City
🧑‍💼 VIP Concierge Services Available
🚤 Boat Rental Discounts
🍷 Winery & Tour Savings
🧘 Yoga & Local Wellness Discounts

🛋️ HOUSE RULES
🚭 No smoking – $1,000 penalty
🧺 No daily maid service
👥 Accurate guest count required
💲 $50 fee per unregistered guest
🕓 Check-In: 4:00 PM
🕚 Check-Out: 11:00 AM

🚀 READY TO MAKE MEMORIES?
Whether you're visiting for horse shows, beach days, wine tours, or a quiet waterfront reset, this East Bay retreat offers the perfect blend of serenity and accessibility.

Book your stay and let THE TRUE NORTH craft your unforgettable Up North escape. 🌊✨

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Property # 835240vb
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
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 condo is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Music House Museum and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Map
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 - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Front Street - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 18 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo • Beach, Sunsets, Park + More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo • Beach, Sunsets, Park + More?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo • Beach, Sunsets, Park + More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo • Beach, Sunsets, Park + More?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🏖️ Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Condo • Beach, Sunsets, Park + More located?

Nestled on the beach, this Williamsburg condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for our needs and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

Great location.

Very nice to have access to a beach area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Wonderful stay

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 5 days and enjoyed every moment of it. The kitchen is small, but very functional overall. The accommodations were clean and you can't beat the location right on the water.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kim z.

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

JUL in TC MI

Good location…comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

5 Stars

Thoroughly enjoyed our time here, very cute property and easy access to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Perfect studio at the beach

Location is perfect for Flintfield’s Horse Park!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C M.

5 Stars

Wonderful condo and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daryl A.

5 Stars

We adored the charming and quaint atmosphere of the vacation rental
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing room. Check in very easy. Entire True North staff professional and very accommodating. Good communication throughout the rental process
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackson M.

Weekend get away

We had an incredible stay at this vacation rental. The location was perfect, with stunning views and easy access to nearby attractions. The accommodation itself was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed. The host was friendly and attentive, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. We highly recommend this vacation rental for a memorable and relaxing getaway.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The condo was smaller and that’s ok. It lacked in the details department. The pillows are old the bedding is old. The decorating could use some help. The beach area isn’t anything to get excited about. The water looked dirty. I didn’t go in. If you’re going to base your decision on having a beach I’d go elsewhere. The communication was great! The AC was awesome! The bed was very comfortable. It just lacked details. It needs a make over. Especially new pillows and bedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joel P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Weekend stay - Decent place, not that clean, poor service

Disappointed in the cleanliness and Christian the property manager never responded or answered questions. Even after check out I still never heard from him. Just noticed a week later my deposit was not refunded. Reached out again and still nothing. Do not recommmend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

John C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Needs updated

Picture of property is not what property looked like.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Scott S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Ready For Guests

The unit was not thoroughly clean. There was visible dust on the furniture, crumbs on the couch, cobwebs and dead bugs over the front entry. The counters, sinks, linens, and toilet all appeared clean but the visible dirt made us question everything. The management company promptly found another unit for us to use during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Cute studio condo in a perfect location on the bay.

Very nice studio condo perfect size for a couple. Some nice updates, and location is great with beach right outside the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Ideally Located

The location was the perfect spot to call home as we ventured out on daily trips to Sutton's Bay, Charlevoix, Petoskey and the UP. But we didn't have to travel more than a few steps to the beach each evening to enjoy the beautiful sunsets on Grand Traverse Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Vadim K.

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

By far the worse rental experience

Took vacation day to arrive early. Paid for early check in (2pm)Arrived at dirty condo. Called property manager. He said cleaning crew is on the way. 4 o’clock no one arrived. No call or anything. Note: Had pregnant wife and two kids just sitting in car for hours just waiting. Ended up checking in at 6 pm. Missed even dinner. Next day apartment upstairs had our clothes ruined due to ash and cigarette burns which were drying on the patio. Oh… and property manager offered me “Partial cleaning fee removed” due to all the check in issue. Just unbelievably by far the worst experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Great stay!

Relaxing stay in great location away from hustle and bustle of Traverse City. Condo was clean and well stocked. Beach and surroundings were beautiful. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Valerie S.

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

Lovely stay

Stayed here from June 19-23 2020. Property was smaller than expected, but had everything we needed. Very comfortable. Owner very responsive to all inquiries in an incredibly timely fashion. We left the property clean, but have yet to receive our deposit back. (4 days later). Not a bad drive to TC, and beach was nice. Pool and beach club closed (no fault to property owner- Pandemic and all). I imagine that if all activities were going on it would have been a much livelier atmosphere. There’s a fire pit on the beach, as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl S.

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

Great location! Owner very attentive to any problems.

The Lake, beach, and pool access right across the footbridge was great! This unit has a private little patio out the sliding doors, unlike many of the other units that share a patio with your neighbor. Unfortunately, we found the AC was not working correctly. However, the owner went above and beyond our expectations. He was easy to contact and he even brought over a fan to help make us more comfortable. The very next day he had someone out and the AC was repaired. We we very happy with his timely response to our problem with the unit. Only two things that could make our stay better: The refrigerator is super tiny and had a non functional / frozen solid ice maker. Also, there is no way to dry wet beach towels and swim suits. Would be nice if there was a coin operated dryer in the complex we could use. Other than that the place is great and the owner is fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy h.

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

Condo was exactly as depicted. Perfect getaway for two!

Check in went smoothly, had slight issue with the door code which the condo manager fixed immediately over the phone. Had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Cute place

Very convenient and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Excellent

Excellent location, clean. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tara E.

Great, quiet location. Affordable and close to the city.

It was a really nice room. Had wonderful access to a little beach. Only a 5 minutes drive into Traverse City. The owner was easy to contact. We did have an issue with the cleanliness. Previous guests were not very courteous and the maid didn’t get all of their mess removed. Other than that, it was a fun place to stay! Better than a hotel room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

beth g.

Small,but perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our condo stay. It was clean, well furnished and the bed and bedding was very comfortable. We will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

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