Welcome to Pine Tree House, a 1 Bedroom 1 Bath condo in the heart of Traverse City with stunning waterfront views from its private balcony. Located on the Boardman-Ottaway River, the condo is perched above a community-owned building that features food, family, arts, and wellness activities onsite for guests to enjoy. Guests are steps away from the Boardman Lake Loop Trail and within easy walking, biking, or busing distance to all the cultural, natural, and urban attractions Traverse City has to offer.
4 Minutes to Downtown Traverse City
On the Boardman-Ottaway River
2 Minute walk to Boardman Lake Trail
Close access to wineries, craft breweries and restaurants
On-site amenities include cafe/bar, coworking & meeting space, and gym
Book a vacation with an impact! Enjoy a walkable downtown location that’s not only modern & brand-new, but for a good cause! Your stay at Commongrounds directly supports workforce housing and increased community access to food, family, arts & wellness.
This condo is perfect for business travelers or small families looking to stay close to all the attractions of Traverse City, including wineries, craft breweries and restaurants. This condo can accommodate 4 guests (No Pets) and is easily accessible via an elevator from the basement garage level all the way up to your condo floor - no need to climb stairs. This condo is a single level with no interior stairs.
☆☆ BEDROOM ☆☆
This Traverse City condo boasts one bedroom equipped with a queen-sized bed, plus a queen-sized pull-out sofa in the living room. If you’re traveling with a young one, you’ll find a Pack and Play crib and a highchair in the closet.
☆☆ BATHROOM ☆☆
The condo has one full bathroom featuring a standup shower and high quality amenities. We have furnished everything you may need for a stay away from home.
☆☆ KITCHEN ☆☆
The fully-equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to cook up tasty meals, including new stainless-steel appliances and a coffee station with an assortment of coffee and tea. The kitchen is stocked with all necessary utensils, glassware, dinnerware and pantry essentials. A crockpot and blender are available for use in our common library area. We also supply kids' bowls, utensils, and a highchair for young families.
☆☆ LIVING ROOM ☆☆
Just across from the kitchen and dining area is the cozy living room with large picture windows to enjoy the view, plush furnishings to sit and relax, and a flat-screen Smart TV equipped with HULU live cable channels, Netflix, and Disney+ for your own logins. If you’re looking for some family fun or a group activity, check out our collection of board games, kids' toys and books. The living room features a queen-sized pull-out sofa.
☆☆ BUILDING AMENITIES ☆☆
LAUNDRY: Staying longer than a couple of days? Check out our laundry facility conveniently located on your floor and available for your use anytime. An Iron, Ironing board and vacuum are also provided in the laundry room.
OUTDOOR SPACE: Need a little fresh air? Head out to The Roost outdoor patio area next to our community kitchen and co-working space for your morning coffee and enjoy!
WELLNESS GYM: Craving a workout away from home? Check out our gym located on your floor in the hallway near the Roost patio. Use your building key-fob for access.
CAFE: Nobo Mrkt is ready to serve you on the first floor! Enjoy a relaxing morning coffee, expertly-crafted cocktail, or locally-sourced meal in this beautifully-designed restaurant with a peaceful patio overlooking the Boardman-Ottaway River.
PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS: Catch a show in The Alluvion’s world-class performance venue and peruse innovative art exhibits throughout our building’s common areas.
COWORKING SPACE: Traveling for business? Commongrounds also offers co-working and meeting spaces; please inquire about space availability and associated fees.
Visit Nobo Market on the main level for delicious snacks, coffee, tea and cocktails.
★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You In Traverse City! ☆★
** Looking to book a stay for a larger party? Please inquire with us as we manage other properties in the area**
Other things to note
Common Ground Parking Information
Onsite Metered:
The basement parking garage offers free parking from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM (despite signage indicating "no overnight parking," as it's not metered or monitored until 8:00 AM).
From 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, 3-hour metered parking is available. Payment is accepted via ParkMobile, online, toll-free, or with coins.
Additional Parking – East Lot:
A large, empty lot located east of the building is also available for parking. Please note that while this lot is offered as an extra option, its availability is not guaranteed. Parking rules, enforcement policies, and lot availability may change at any time without prior notice.
Please note that 3 days before check in time, we will place a temporary pre-authorization hold of $250 on your card. This hold verifies fund availability and covers potential incidental expenses during your stay. The hold will be released 7 days after check-out, pending no outstanding charges or damages. Your privacy and security are paramount, and all card information is handled confidentially. There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.
Guests pay a $25 amenity fee per guest per stay for access to the gym and other community facilities located onsite.
Guest parking is available for free in a parking ramp located .3 miles away. Guests may pay to park nearby or onsite a public, metered parking.
No smoking is allowed anywhere on the premises, including marijuana, vaping, or other types of smoking.
Guests are asked to be respectful of neighbors and quiet hours between 10pm-7am daily.
