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Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building

Condo with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Perfect winter escape at the GT Commons
High Top Dining Table with Bar Stools
Bedroom
Bathroom
Living Room View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 249 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building

This charming 1-bed, 1-bath condo is nestled within a revitalized historic building dating back to 1885. The space features striking 15 ft ceilings with 8 ft windows, showcasing breathtaking views, as well as exposed brick walls. Just 1 mile from downtown & the beach, it offers easy access to the vibrant TC area. Nestled on a 480-acre estate, you'll find miles of scenic trails at your doorstep. Additionally, an elevator ride away, you'll discover coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants.

THE SPACE:
This newly redesigned and fully furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo features 15 ft ceilings and 8 ft windows. The kitchenette is equipped & stocked with all the essentials for brewing your morning coffee & cooking light meals in.

During your stay, explore the charming village, located a mere mile from the bay and downtown. The garden level boasts a variety of on-site amenities, including restaurants and shops that cater to both fine dining and quick bites.

Within the Grand Traverse Commons building or its scenic grounds, you'll find:

- PepeNero
- Spanglish
- Pleasanton Bakery
- Higher Grounds
- Red Spire
- Earth & Ales
- S2S (Salt to Sugar)
- Left Foot Charlie
- Trattoria Stella
- Cuppa Joe
- Seasonal Farmers Market
- Unique boutique shops

Consider enhancing your stay with a guided tour of The Village:

- Guided Historic Walking Tour
- Asylum Twilight Tour
- *NEW* Golf Cart Tour
- Taste of the Village Guided Tour
- Semi-Guided Tripod Photography Tour (for all you shutterbugs!)

Common space laundry facilities are available.

LISTING ACCESS:
Guests have full access to the condo. Convenience and security are paramount, with smart locks granting easy access to the condo.

There are two shared balconies on the 3rd floor.

We remain readily available to you throughout your stay via VRBO messaging, with an average response rate of under 1 hour. Our phone number is also provided to you during check-in for any urgent requests or emergencies.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
This historical location has been reimagined into a vibrant community of locally-owned shops, eateries, and condos. The condos are all on private access floors above the shops. Nearby, you will also find multiple hiking and biking trails that can lead you to natural springs and rivers, the renowned "hippie tree" of Traverse City, and breathtaking scenic views.

TRANSIT:
Bike rentals are available approximately 3 miles away at McClains Cycle Shop or Brick Wheels.
Local Taxi services include Cool Cab, Cherry Capital Cab, About Time Transportation, and more!
Bata busses have multiple stops throughout Traverse as well as surrounding counties with their Village Loop and Bayline & City Loop.

NOTES:
**NO pets allowed unless proper service pet documentation has been provided and approved BEFORE check-in. If you have an unauthorized pet, you will be asked to leave immediately and will not be refunded for your stay. This is an association rule.**

We extend a warm welcome to ALL guests and proudly embrace LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. Your comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities!
Please be respectful of the neighbors. Quiet hours are between 10 pm - 8 am.

No smoking, parties, or pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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

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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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Grand Traverse Commons, a neighbourhood in Traverse City, is home to this condo. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Front Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building on 12 Nov 2025 start from AU$334.11, 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.

What time is check-in at Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in Historic Building located?

Located in Grand Traverse Commons, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Left Foot Charley and Lake Michigan. Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Hippie Tree are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great stay!

Would stay again! Clean, modern interior, quiet, good location, great communication. All around VRBO win.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Perfect location, responsive host

Attended a conference in the same building — ideal situation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

We had a great time up north. This was our first time staying here and we were impressed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

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

Charming & Cozy

Beautiful stay. Quiet and charming. Love the historical building!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Great space!

Very clean, cozy, and efficient. Great location just upstairs from cute shops and spectacular food!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S., Michigan, USA

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

Perfect spot for two

This is such a cute condo located in Traverse City. Close to beaches and Front St. shops and restaurants. Very quiet. Perfect place to wind down after a day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Home Away From Home

This is an awesome condo in an awesome building. The Grand Traverse Commons is an usual setting with much to offer with restaurants, shops, and hiking trails. We have stayed here four times and consider it our home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Great condo at Traverse City commons

We stayed for our daughters graduation. Beautiful condo with lovely living room and everything exactly as pictured. Communication with host was great. We have stayed several times at the Traverse City Commons and we love the location. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Exceptional Accommodations

Our weekend getaway was made all the more special by this wonderful place. Fun location, plenty to do, with everything we needed right at our fingertips. Will definitely stay here again when we visit TC! -Mike
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Perfect place for two

My Sister and I had a little “sisters Trip” here at the Historic Hearth. It was very comfortable and clean and in the most amazing building. There are wonderful little shops in the Mercato on the ground floor as well as restaurants. We ate at Trattoria Stella and had an amazing dinner. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Historic condo in previous state hospital

Very smartly appointed clean condo in a unique setting.Exposed interior brick and original architectural features were dramatic.Loved the unique shops/restaurants in our bldg.Dinner at Pepe Nero was exceptional.Enjoyed the asylum tour.Overall very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Hearts 4 Historic Hearth

This unit is FRESH. The decor, the comfy bed and linens, the tall windows and high ceilings with a thoughtfully stocked kitchenette all surpassed our expectations. The location is perfect with added historical interest and close to many of our favorite restaurants and shops. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale K.

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

Our second stay!

We really enjoyed our second stay at this property and we will certainly consider it again. The only trouble that we had this year that did not occur our prior stay is that the WiFi was VERY spotty and unreliable. It dropped our connections regularly no matter what we tried.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I., Rockfrod

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

Great Little place

its small but super cute and comfortable. the one down fall for us was a full size fridge. we had so many leftovers from the great restaurants that we didnt have much room in the mini fridge. But we will definately stay again, we will have to be more conscious of bringing back leftovers. :) We were there for the tree lighting and farmers market and had an amazing time... Thank you for the recommendations of restaurants, we were not disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect amount of space for a weekend getaway in Traverse City. Lots to do on site and also very close to downtown. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Katalina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its the perfect place to go for a city focused trip. Being within 10 minutes of my favorite winery on old misson and everything else almost a walk away was exactly what i was looking for. I will consider staying here the next time. Views were beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the condo and city!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great time! The location is excellent and our host Carrie responded quickly and was super easy to communicate with. We loved the history of the building including the restaurants and shopping on-site. We would definitely recommend this experience. The only reason I gave accuracy of description a 4 is that we assumed the patio was attached to the unit. Also, dining table is really a dining bar which we had to use to store our food as it's a very small kitchenette. The couches are quite low so eating a meal in the living room isn't really comfortable. Taking a tour of the buildings and grounds is highly recommended... but, beware of the last stop as you enter the steam tunnel. The brick paved ground is not flat, a painful ankle sprain was the result of that lesson. Otherwise, our guide Joe was very knowledgeable and we left with a great appreciation of the history of this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This listing was a great spot to be! We used Traverse City as our home base then took day trips to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Charlevoix, Petosky, Mackinac Island, and Leland. We enjoyed brunch at Red Spire, bagel bombs at the Pleasanton Bakery, coffee at Higher Grounds & Cuppa Joe. Although we didn't dine during lunch or dinner at the Village, I'm sure it would've been spectacular!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! This was our 2nd time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Pros: It was very clean and nicely decorated. Cons: very low water pressure in shower and we had to wash and dry our own dishes. No dishwasher. No kitchen towel. The mattress was also very hard, which is great if you like that
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never actually arrived as a result of severe accident; while driving to location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo is very nice and comfortable! Check-in is seamless. Many extra amenities you don’t usually see. Pullman kitchen stocked fairly well but eating area seats not very comfortable and the creamers for the coffee were bad and not usable. The area is beautiful but very crowded and parking is almost nonexistent during the day. Once the shops close it is a bit better. Pricy but mostly very enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Great spot….love the grand traverse commons

Great communication with the host. Place was clean. Bed was very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Drier

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Native Michigander. Current SAHM to a little boy. My husband and I love to travel. Our latest adventure was to Ireland. We have lived in many different places but Traverse City has been our favorite place.

Why they chose this property

It is in the most unique building. Hard to beat being an elevator ride away from great restaurants and shops.

Languages:

English

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