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Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown

Lakefront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown

After a full day of sight seeing and adventuring you will love to come home to our comfortable cozy condo located in the city limits of beautiful Traverse City. The Blue Heron is perfectly located across the street from West Grand Traverse Bay where you will want to play at the beach and sip wine as you experience the beautiful sunsets.

We are a short walk to all of Traverse City's unique shops and wonderful restaurants. A scenic drive will take you out to the award winning wineries on Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula. A bike ride on the 10 mile TART trail is awaiting you right out your door. Your children will enjoy a day of play at F&M park while you grill your dinner on the many grills provided directly across the street. Traverse City and the surrounding area has an endless list of adventures for you to explore including: golfing, boating, casinos, bike/boat, kayak , SUP rentals, hiking trails and cultural activities such as Interlochen Center for the Arts, Old Town Playhouse, not to mention our National Lake Shore just a short drive away.

Our comfortable cozy condo is fully stocked for your convenience. We have wood floors on the main level with a nice balcony to enjoy morning coffee. The spacious kitchen overlooks the main living area and is fully equipped with a full range and oven, a microwave and new dishwasher. We also supply a coffeemaker and a kuerig along with a full pantry. We are happy to provide a large smart TV with High Speed Fiber Optics Internet. Upstairs there are two bedrooms each with their own private bath, queen bed, and TV. The primary bedroom also has patio doors to a nice balcony.

Across the street is a large perfectly maintained public park with playground equipment and several grills. Also, right out of our building door is a large bike rack.

As the new owner of the Blue Heron, we want to assure all of our guests that you will continue to receive high quality service. We also will try to accommodate flexible schedules so please email for information about variable stays. Please note that we do not have elevators and we politely request no bachelor/bachelorette parties.

Google Map address: 100 Hope Street, Traverse City, MI. 49686
Keywords: Traverse City Downtown Condo








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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Our manager, Lisa, will explain your exit instructions when you check in. Please text her when you are leaving the property at the end of your stay. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Oak Park, a neighbourhood in Traverse City, this condo is next to a golf course and on a lake. City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clinch Park and Left Foot Charley. 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 sledging and ice skating.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse Area District Library - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • City Opera House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station Microbrewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown located?

Located in Oak Park, this golf condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Clinch Park Beach and Traverse Area District Library are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well maintained property in an excellent location. Cathy and Lisa are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice accommodations. Close to shops and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and well stocked. It was close to everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to friends and others!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at The Blue Heron. It has a great location for enjoying downtown. It was clean and well appointed. The only thing that would be helpful is a keyless entry system
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our second time staying here - it was wonderful as always! Very clean, short walk to beach and restaurants. Very nice community.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for a girls weekend! Very spacious, clean and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was perfectly located for exploring Traverse City and the surrounding area. We traveled with a 1 & 3 year old and the condo worked out well for us. The unit came with a pack and play and a baby gate!We would certainly book this condo again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Excellent!!

Absolutely loved our stay! The condo was adorable and the location was perfect! It was perfect for our weekend girls trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

June week in Traverse City

Lovely condo -- very clean, quiet, and convenient to all downtown Traverse City sites -- Little Fleet, Front Street, lakeside parks, etc. Loved that it comes with a parking spot! We would stay again to enjoy a downtown Traverse City vacation or weekend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andee S.

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

Great home with a great location

Loved everything about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This condo is as beautiful as Traverse City!

There is nothing that this condo didn’t have. It is a stunning place to stay. Located a short walk from town it is also an easy drive to the airport and surrounding tourist destinations. We loved spending time at this beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JeanAnn Pollick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was spotless. The coffee, and water was a nice touch too. I would choose this condo again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Wonderful!

Really enjoyable stay! Perfect location and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

short weekend

great location. very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

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

Great stay

Just as described
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Beautiful condo cleanliness five stars would stay there again in a heartbeat

We had a great time, enjoyed ourselves wonderful places to eat the wineries were great. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Birthday Getaway

Perfect jumping off location for our Traverse City birthday weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Perfect location

The condo is quiet, clean, and everything that you need for Traverse City stay. It’s a perfect location to be walking downtown or to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Great condo, perfect location

We loved this condo! Super nice and great location. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

P S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charged for cleaning even though it was not used. Wasn't it clean already?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Holiday break

Very clean, great accommodations, great manager, and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Great location.

We were able to walk to many restaurants and even to the beach. The condo was beautiful and clean. Host was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Perfect!

The condo was perfect! So well stocked for cooking, so clean and a perfect location! We walked easily to town, and biked around as well. The property manager was so helpful! Highlights from our short trip: old mission lighthouse (about 25 min drive north- worth every second!) the beach is clear and shallow for miles…and not crowded! We also rented a pontoon boat at torch lake for a day- loved this! My kids loved biking around Boardman lake. We had an amazing time, and the condo was PERFECT for our family of 4!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Blue Heron wedding weekend

Clean, beautifully decorated condo in easy location so close to downtown. We enjoyed our stay and would choose Blue Heron again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Matuszak

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I am originally from Alpena, Michigan. My husband and I along with our two daughters moved here in June 2001 from New Buffalo, Michigan. We raised our children here and it was a fantastic community to raise our daughters. Our daughters are now married with families of their own. Our oldest daughter lives with her family in Orlando, Florida and our youngest is with her family in Verrado, Arizona. The girls love to come back to Traverse City with their families every summer for an extended period to enjoy all of the wonderful opportunities our area has to offer. We love all things outdoors. It doesn't matter if you are a summer lover or a winter lover, we have all of the activities you would want for a Traverse City vacation. I am excited to be a host because I love watching and hearing others enjoying our wonderful community.

Why they chose this property

I think the Bay Park condos (Blue Heron) are the perfect Traverse City location as we are only one block from a beautiful beach, and walking distance to all of the quaint shops, incredible restaurants and bars and the beautiful West Bay waterfront including Clinch Park Marina. We are only one block from the 10 mile long TART trail. We also are lucky enough to have the beautiful F & M Park directly across the street. I also love the architecture of our buildings. They are so very inviting.

What makes this property unique

Our Blue Heron condo is very spacious and comfortable. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom and each has a brand new smart tv. We have a full size stackable washer and dryer. We have two balconies to enjoy with a very pleasant view. High speed Internet has recently been installed and the entire condo has three brand new smart tv's where you can tap into all of your favorite apps. Our condo is impeccably clean and offers many personal extras.

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