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Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining

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A spiral staircase with metal railings, a brick wall, and a decorative animal head mounted on the wall.
A loft-style living room with a sloped ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.
A cozy room with a sloped ceiling, a large window, two patterned chairs, a small table, and a decorative plant.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A coffee shop interior with a counter, a ceiling fan, and a sign that reads "good coffee, good people, please order here."

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated in the heart of the city, this condo features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It is near skiing and golf. Families can enjoy nearby ice skating, kayaking, and parasailing, while Left Foot Charley and the Village at Grand Traverse Commons provide local attractions.

Highlights

  • 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.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining

This charming 2-bed, 2-bath condo, with an additional sleeping loft, is nestled within a revitalized historic building dating back to 1885. The space showcases a striking 3-story spiral staircase, exposed brick walls & breathtaking views. Just 1 mile from downtown & the beach, it offers easy access to the vibrant 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:
We have one master bedroom with a comfortable king-sized bed, a TV and an en-suite master bathroom. The second bedroom located on the main floor includes two twin beds, with additional space for a pack-n-play. The upstairs loft bedroom is open to the downstairs common area and features another comfortable king-sized bed.

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!)

For your convenience, the condo features an in-unit washer and dryer; common space laundry facilities are also available.

LISTING ACCESS:
Guests have full access to the condo. There are two shared balconies on the 3rd floor.

Convenience and security are paramount, with smart locks granting easy access to the condo. 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.

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.

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!
There will be other renters and permanent residents that neighbor this condo, so please be respectful. Quiet hours are between 10 pm-8 am.

This unique condo sprawls across 3 levels via an awesome 3-story spiral staircase. If you have trouble with stairs or health conditions that make stairs difficult, you may want to book another place.

No smoking, parties, or pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

You need to know

Property # 872389vb
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 Grand Traverse Commons, a neighbourhood in Traverse City, this condo is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Left Foot Charley - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Water Bearer Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$868, 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 Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Top-Floor Condo in Downtown Traverse City – Walk to Beaches & Dining located?

This family-friendly condo building is located in the city centre, 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Accurate description. Fascinating architecture. Would definitely stay again. Make a reservation to Trattoria Stella. Fabulous Italian restaurant just seconds away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, well kept and clean, easy communication! Will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the layout worked out well for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Convenient location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The instruction notebook in the unit and instructions given by owner upon arrival had some significant differences. Would be helpful to have the notebook updated. Would have appreciated some kind of window covering in bedrooms to darken room during early morning sunlight.Otherwise was an extremely clean, comfortable and unique property. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shops downstairs in the building were great and the whole area was fun to navigate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved being in Building 50, all you had to do was wander downstairs to shop, or eat, or get your exercise minutes in for the day. I love old historic buildings and this one is top notch. Condo was wonderfully clean, quiet, and perfect for two couples away for a long winter weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place

Great place to stay. Loved the location and convenience of shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room. Very fun and cool layout. The venue was amazing and provided so much entertainment. An original experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay in the Commons

Nice spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Property was great, clean and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Fun place, nice location, we had a great time. Loved the spiral staircase.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, well decorated, owner was very communicative. There were no windows coverings which is really weird. And spiral staircase from front door to main place. There is a side stairway but you need the keys first. So maybe plan to leave the luggage till you grab those.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

great place for memories with Family

Enjoy biking and hiking the numerous trails throughout the area. perfect for family memories. Nice historical buildings with unique shops and taste restaurant. Convenient access to the beaches and very comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Stay

Property was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with everything you need!

Everything was fantastic ~
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice condo

Great place !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo with needed amenities. Room to be social, yet you can find privacy when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Beautiful home base for our TC Easter vacation! Clean, roomy, and centrally located for all the sights we planned on seeing. We all had a wonderful time in our very spacious condo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great girls getaway!

The property was a great space and location for our moms getaway! Everything was clean and comfortable and all amenities were available for us to cook, shower and enjoy our time away very easily :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite the staircase, the site was great and everything in the place was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We weren't sure about staying at the former asylum, but ultimately, the room and the overall complex was amazing. We felt good vibes the entire time... even during our tour in the dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful condo in a cool location

Lots of room for gathering to talk and play games. Close walk to downtown Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Overall our stay was really good. It was nice to have some board games on hand and had a good impromptu few hours of fun games to play. We would visit again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Drier

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Born and raised in Traverse City. Currently living north of the city with my husband, young son, and pup.

Why they chose this property

This is my absolute favorite property to have a girls trip at. 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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