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Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay

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Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay

Fully renovated in 2024, Bay Town Suite is a modern luxury space at an affordable price. Walk to downtown and local beaches or take advantage of complementary bicycles and be there in minutes. Relax in the evening with a glass of wine and a fire; in your suite or by the flagstone patio. Vacation like a pro and learn where the locals go to have fun in and around the area from your superhosts. Our suite offers privacy, quality, prime location, and affordability in the heart of Traverse City.

Our private King suite includes a full bathroom, King bed, mini fridge, microwave, free wifi, flat screen tv, fireplace and more. Enjoy our spacious deck, use of grill, and flagstone fire pit for evening fires. Join us for happy hour on the patio and get the inside scoop on Traverse City from a local perspective.

Our suite is just 4 blocks from downtown Traverse City and 2 blocks to the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, Bryant park beach. Conquer the traffic and parking by using our two complimentary bikes or enjoy a leisurely walk down historic Washington Street to shops and dining.

As an educator and retired business owner, we have lived in the Traverse City area for over 30 years and enjoy dining, entertainment, and the beauty of Traverse City and surrounding parts of Northern Michigan. We are excited to share our love for the area with our guests.

Property manager

Jody Mackey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking outside is fine

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: former guest pets still ok

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: However, two person max in room.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bay Town bay Apartment Traverse City
Bay Town bay Traverse City
Bay Town by the bay
Town Suite Hospitality By The
Bay Town Suite --hospitality By the Bay Apartment
Bay Town Suite --hospitality By the Bay Traverse City
Bay Town Suite --hospitality By the Bay Apartment Traverse City

About the neighborhood

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Bryant Park and Old Mission Peninsula are also within 10 minutes.

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Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing in traverse city
our suite was wonderfully set up and ready for us. Beautiful, clean facilities and comfortable couch and bed. Perfectly located to bike or walk downtown or drive up on Mission Peninsula. We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet and safe. Easy to get to other places
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home away from home! Great location - we could walk to downtown, beach, etc.
Lovely facility. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traverse City weekend
The property was great. The hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Reuben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Overall, very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic stay at this gem in Traverse City! The owners clearly care about making sure everything is just right for those staying with them, attending to seemingly small things like providing detailed instructions about use of tv and thermostat, to the much bigger things like providing great recs for places to go and restaurants to try. The room itself is spacious and the bed so comfortable. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The rental was impeccable in terms of cleanliness, quality and taste. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Definitely deserves their outstanding ratings!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amber E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little spot
Great little studio with clean and fresh decor. Wonderful location! Would recommend more silverware and dishes that are actually microwaveable but overall, would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrisie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay amazing hospitality and location
Jody and Norm are the best. Perfect location to see all TC has to offer. Enjoyed our stay here will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Space was spotless and a great location. Jody was super friendly and made sure our stay was perfect! Will book again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Florence USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cherry Festival
Love the quiet location and the spacious suite. This met our needs exactly, the hostess is very friendly and very easy to work with, would stay again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable!
Great location, super clean, very comfortable and Yzie was great to play fetch with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Neighborhood
Owner super friendly and property well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Very nice suite close to downtown. Friendly host. We enjoyed the fireplace because the weather was rainy and chilly. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
This was our first stay at a property connected to the owners home and we were pleasantly surprised! It’s just as advertised- great location, super clean & a nicely decorated large space. The owners are very nice & we felt welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Our stay at the Bay Town Suite was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for better accommodations. The personal touch of the hostesses made it all more special. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place
We truly enjoyed our stay here. Newly renovated and is exactly how it looks in the pictures. Very comfortable King bed and sofa for relaxing. Lots of drawers for storage of clothes, etc. Nice mini fridge with small freezer, microwave, pod coffee maker, toaster and dishes. Beautiful bathroom with lots of counter space as well as drawers to store things and a great shower. Also the use of a washer and dryer was very helpful for us. They have a beautiful back deck and yard for relaxing as well. Izey, their pup, was a joy to hang out with in the yard. Jody and Norm were great hosts and very quick to respond to any questions about the place or the area. We would love to come back sometime but maybe not during the Cherry Festival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
I’d completely stay here again. Owner was very responsive and helpful. Perfect size for a getaway for my hubby and me. Oh! And the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on outside of my own home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W., White Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing
Bay towne suite is a hidden gem. Truly the place gorgeous. Jody was wonderful to work with and we couldn't of had a better stay. You will not be disappointed. We will be going back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Superb!
Absolutely wonderful place to stay! We enjoyed riding bikes to the nearby breweries, and being able to walk to the beach with use of a wagon and beach chairs to borrow. Close to downtown too ... great location! The suite was extremely clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed and we truly appreciated the advice about where to eat (and not) and fun things to do. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Place was beautiful, extremely clean, Jody and Norm, very sweet. Jody goes above and beyond to respond to texts. Answers any questions quickly. Would definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Place
Bay Town Suite was the perfect place for my stay in Traverse City. The room was affordable, clean, comfortable, and conveniently located within a short walk to the beach and downtown. Norm and Jody made the experience even more enjoyable. You will never receive more hospitality and care from any other place. They even took the time to help me pull off a surprise proposal on the beach to my girlfriend. I highly recommend Bay Town Suite for your stay in Traverse City.

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Cozy
The Bayside Suite is centrally located. You can easily access downtown as well as both peninsulas. Jody and Norm are wonderful and friendly hosts. They will assist you with recommendations. In fact, Jody even offered a name of a driver when we were having difficulty hiring Uber. The suite is very clean and roomy, and the bed is especially comfortable. It was a perfect place for a long weekend in Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

Excellent location
We stayed in the Bay Town Suite for 4 days in early July during the Cherry Festival and really enjoyed it. The suite is comfortable and bright. Everything was very clean and orderly. The suite accesses a wonderful deck that is perfect for morning coffee or afternoon drinks. One of the major draws for us was the location. You can’t beat it for being an easy walk to downtown or connecting to the great bike trails that run throughout the city as well as on the Leelanau peninsula. Jody was very responsive and helpful. She and her family have lived in the TC area for years and was a font of information. We had fabulous meals at restaurants that she and Norm recommended. Really, the food was incredible everywhere we ate! We had a wonderful stay and the Bay Town Suite will be our destination next time we’re in the TC area. Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend getaway
The renovations were perfectly done. The space is very clean, bright, and welcoming. Almost every exterior wall is covered with a window, so tons of natural light. The bed was comfortable! Only con was that the bicycles weren’t in working order. The tires were under inflated. We tried pumping them up, but it was uncomfortable because the owner was hawking over us…felt like we were doing something wrong but the book said we could use the air compressor. Just awkward. We were in a hurry expecting the bikes to be ready to go. Also, this isn’t necessarily a con, just depends on the person. But, if you are expecting privacy this isn’t the place for you. The suite entrance is through a back door and mud room. The owners use the same entrance and mud room. The suite is French glass doors, so zero sound barrier. And the owners leave the door into their kitchen wide open so you can hear everything. But, if you want someone who greets you with a hand shake, knocks on your door to ask how you’re doing, and engages in conversation, then this is the place for you. Jody is very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024