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Blue Water Retreat: Walk to Beach & Downtown TC

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Children's area
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 478 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Water Retreat: Walk to Beach & Downtown TC

Welcome to the Blue Water Front Street Retreat. This lovely third-floor 2-bedroom condo is located on Downtown Traverse City's main drag and is just minutes from the epicenter of all things fun in TC! From its lively nightlife and nationally renowned food scene to its stunning family-friendly beaches, park, and hiking and biking trails; the Blue Water Retreat offers guests a prime location with lots of walkability and all the "at home" comfort they could want.

Located on the third floor, our guests enjoy limited noise interruptions as there are no floors above our unit. We also do not have an elevator, so this unit is more situated for active families and couples who don't mind taking the stairs. Inside our unit, we boast lots of eastern-facing windows and plenty of natural light throughout the open floorplan. Guests will find the large centrally located living room to be a great space for entertaining or for kicking back and watching a movie on our smart TV. The kitchen is also fully stocked and has everything you need to prepare a gourmet dinner or to cook a simple breakfast.

The large primary bedroom features a king-size bed with a full-size ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. The second bedroom is off the kitchen and features a queen-size bed with a closet and a laundry room. There is a parking lot at the rear of the building with one parking space designated for this unit. If you park in any other unit's parking space your vehicle can be towed without your notice. There is additional parking available at Hardy Parking Garage at 303 E State Street. Parking in the alley behind the condo is not allowed.

Rental Policy:
- No smoking or fireworks are permitted
- No Pets Allowed.
- No events, parties, or large gatherings are permitted.
- Minimum booking age is 25

To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely to provide all reservations with damage protection. This protection plan costs $49.00 for 1-29 nights, $249.00 for 30-59 nights, then $70.00 for each additional 30-night block. For Airbnb reservations, the initial $49 charge will be added to your reservation at booking and the remaining balance for the damage protection plan will be requested through Airbnb separately after check-in. Links to Safely's complete terms can be found in our email agreement. All reservations are subject to the guest agreement terms, conditions, and fees.

Property manager

Rental Management One

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 840 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
435386

About the neighborhood

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Water Retreat: Walk to Beach & Downtown TC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Retreat: Walk to Beach & Downtown TC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Water Retreat: Walk to Beach & Downtown TC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Water Retreat: Walk to Beach & Downtown TC located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Bryant Park and The Dennos Museum Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Blue Water Retreat: Walk to Beach & Downtown TC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Very true to listing, very clean and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love traverse city
Great location easy drive to everything traverse city
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit with our Michigan family
We had A great stay. The unit was everything we needed. It was clean and enough space for us and our guests. Highly recommend if you have a small car our rental was perfect for the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TC
Nice place and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations at Blue Water Retreat
Very nice accommodations and very well equipped with everything we needed. The unit was very clean. Check in went very smooth and the managers were very responsive. We love to hang out at Bryant Beach so the location worked very well for us. I would highly recommend staying at Blue Water Retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and great location
The condo was everything it was seccribed to be. Owner manager was quick to respond to questions and concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Condo was lovey and fit all our needs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne T., Ft Wayne, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for 2 couples wining and dining for the weekend!
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay/Nice Location
Property was clean and well kept. Nice location, close to things to do. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
We enjoyed our time here. Just what we needed for 4 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Close to everything.
We’ll maintained Condo with great accessible space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
Just as listed. Owner was very responsive by email. Location was great. Very clean. Parking spot for one car was convenient. Enjoyed our stay and would stay again in this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dedee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Property was clean welcoming and spacious! Easy to find and check in. Only draw back was we had 2 cars and additional parking was quite a bit further away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
This was the perfect spot to stay for a weekend soccer tournament in TC. Felt brand new, very clean, conveniently located, overall fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property.
We enjoyed our stay. It was walking distance to the lake and downtown. The property was clean and offered the space we were looking for. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 4th of July trip!
We had two couples and were able to truly enjoy our long weekend for the 4th of July. We could walk to breakfast and coffee and we walked to a beach as well! The assigned parking spot was a great use during the busy time of the 4th of July Weekend as well! Great property and we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway spot
The property was very clean and well-decorated, nicely stocked kitchen, baths and laundry. comfortable beds, faced the back of the busy street, so not too noisy. There are white noise machines, just in case. The A/C was a blessing since it was hot wile we were there and the unit is in the top floor. Easy keypad access, good communication, the parallel parking spot is a little tight. There was a lot of construction in town on the road by the bay during our stay, but it’s avoidable if you go south out the back and then head toward town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time
Nice condo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

LIsa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The condos on Fourth Street were a great central location, close to all we wanted to do in the Traverse City area. We should have read the amenities a bit closer to remember to bring our own soaps and shampoos; but we were still thrilled to have all other items available. Pleasantly surprised by the quiet neighbors too, as I believe we were all tourists. Thank you for sharing this space with us. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Good location close to downtown. Can walk to some places from it. The property was clean and check in process was easy. Only inconvenience was that there is only one parking spot for the apartment. I don’t recall seeing that on the description. Overall great location and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra K., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
The property was exactly as described. Very clean and nice. Great location and walking distance to several restaurants and coffee shops. The host was extremely accommodating, we had a death in the family and they allowed me to shift my dates even though the cancellation policy stated otherwise. We were very happy with how everything worked out nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
It was myself, 51 year old mom, of 3 girls, ages 14,17,19. We wanted to get away and it was the absolute perfect break for us. We kayaked, shopped, did the dunes, and dined at really good restaurants! Beautiful place, beautiful weather. We liked the mile walk into downtown, it made us feel good after we indulged in all the good eats!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W., West Olive, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Clean property with everything that we needed. Comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. The only criticism, and that is minor, is that the master bath had a couple of areas where the drywall looks like it needed to be patched after an old towel rack was removed. That did nothing to effect our stay negatively. 5 stars and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Didn’t like having to clean the entire place when having to pay for cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jayme W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
5 Night July Stay
We were in town for a sailing regatta at Grand Traverse Yacht Club and mainly needed a place to sleep and do laundry as we were gone all day. The place was clean and quiet and safe for our small family of 3 to rest our heads each night. It is about 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City, nothing very walkable from this location. The property manager was very responsive and helpful. A few negatives - The assigned parking spots are very tight for a vehicle larger than a standard SUV. Typical VRBO, they require guests to basically clean the entire place prior to checkout despite being charged a cleaning fee. The beds/pillows were horribly uncomfortable. All considered it was a successful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023