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🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 303E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa 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 | 303E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds

THE TRUE NORTH presents… 🌆 539 Bay St Lakeview near TC | Walk to Beach & Festivals ➠ 303E

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 6—King and Queen beds + Sleeper Sofa
📍 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
🛋️ Sleeper sofa in the Living Room with linens provided

🚿 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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No events allowed
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Smoking is not permitted

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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 ice skating.
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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 | 303E - 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 | 303E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 303E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds on 30 May 2026 start from AU$503, 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 | 303E - 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 | 303E - 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 | 303E - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 303E - 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Wine week days

Beautiful condo, great location, will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni K.

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

Beautiful condo

Our stay was wonderful. The place was so bright, comfy and clean. We had a great view of the bay from the living room and master bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Location, location, location!

Aside from being a spacious and well appointed condo, the views of the traverse bay were stunning. All we had to do was walk out of the building and within a block was downtown and across the street was the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharron r.

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

A great location

Its a rather new development with great eminities. It offers an at home feel. It was super clean as we could smell bleach upon arrival.They even had luxury robes which we loved. Do yourself a favor and book yourself a staystay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

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

Husband passed. Short get away to find peace

Went to see the color change, and just relax
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Great stay!

When we arrived there was an issue with heating. Management responded quickly and got us into another unit. We loved 403. Beautiful place with lots of room. We would recommend 539 Bay Street!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Beautiful, clean and comfortable

This apartment was lovely, very comfortable, clean, and felt brand new. We enjoyed our stay and will be back. The wine was a nice treat. The location on Bay Street was great, despite the road construction and detours. Hopefully, that will be finished soon. The walls are a bit thin so you may hear traffic and other guests but while it was noticeable, it was not too bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great stay!

The property is as advertised, very clean, open and comfortable and in a great location. The kitchen was not completely done when we stayed so a couple drawers had screws sticking out that we had to worry about with a toddler but overall, it’s a great condo and we’d stay here again. Something to consider would be adding in a luggage carrier similar to a hotel to make bringing in our luggage and supplies easier so you don’t have to make so many trips up and down.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean B.

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

Stay in Traverse City

Fall leaves and wineries were great. Condo was very nice. Our problem, we could not get any cable channels except Roku. People our age like local channels - news, programs. Pillows need replacing, very flat. Overall, nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean-Alisa W.

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

Beautiful Penthouse Condo

My wife and I stayed 4 days for our 35th Anniversary, it was quiet, comfortable and impressive. Upon our arrival, the host had left us a complimentary bottle of wine! Thank you for the hospitality!!! We loved the 2 balconies and 2 bathrooms, 1600 Sqft was awesome to move around in and price was great for 4 days, the only thing we didn’t like was we couldn’t get Netflix on Roku and the master bedroom bed was very noisy, also the floor board was noisy on my wife’s side of the bed every she got out of it. Other than that, everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

John M.

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

Absolutely Great

Your condo was exactly as advertised. Spacious and well appointed with breathtaking views of the Bay. I’d only offer two constructive criticisms; (1) hid all the cords on living room tv… they make a terrific room seem a touch less terrific. (2) simplify your instructions on setting room temps… we are not geniuses but we’re not dummies either. And (3) provide better quality to for your quests. Your condo is superb but your to is subpar. Thanks for letting us stay … we had a terrific time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Awesome but with Problems

The location we had 303E was gorgeous and lived up to our hopes of view, location, and overall modern luxury stay. The check in process, texted codes, and info screen inside was great and your automated system worked without a flaw. Place was well cleaned but floors were very dirty. Processes are very automated and still not really working well with concierge and checkout. View is awesome but note that traffic noise is considerable (however impossible to avoid and be along the strip without it). Location to dunes, downtown and Al round about the best you could ask for. Communications with property management wasn’t the best and needs improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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