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Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay

Apartment near Lake Michigan in Traverse City

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Dining
Outdoor dining
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryant Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

City center stay.At this Oak Park apartment, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Front Street. Bryant Park and The Dennos Museum Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bryant Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Traverse Area District Library - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clinch Park Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clinch Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station Microbrewery - ‬18 min walk

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.

Important Notes: Bay Town Suite is a private guest space attached to our home, with its own entrance and no access to our living areas. Outdoor spaces and laundry are shared. We're Traverse City locals—your hosts—and our friendly dog, Yzie, may say hello!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: smoking outside is fine

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay to the airport?

This apartment is 3.4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay to the beach?

This apartment is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Clinch Park Beach and 1.5 mi (3-min drive) from Clinch Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Turtle Creek Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay to downtown Traverse City?

This apartment is 1.2 mi away from Traverse City.

Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super host for a reason (actually many)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Norm and Jodi were wonderful hosts. The unit was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful, welcoming Host and Hostess! Immaculatly clean and beautiful suite! Close to restaurants, shops and wine tasting! Cozy and comfortable! Home away from Home! Will be back for another visit, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jody was a great host and very responsive. The accommodations were cute, clean and very conveniently located. We had a wonderful time in Traverse City!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A clean and comfortable suite away from home! Jody and Norm were wonderful hosts. We enjoyed visiting beautiful downtown Traverse City and surrounding areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This suite is attached to the owner’s home. However, Jodi and her husband were nothing like the funny commercial on TV where the host was super intrusive and annoying. But what was nice about having them near was when we needed help with something Jodi was there to help almost immediately. We had all the privacy we wanted. The unit was super clean and I can’t say enough about how comfortable the king-sized bed was. And the pillows too! We were close to downtown Traverse City but far enough to be an amazingly quiet neighborhood. Our hostess was pleasant and sweet. We felt very safe in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful space in an excellent location. Wonderful hospitality too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicel long weekend in TC

Everything was exactly as advertised. The property owner, Jodi, is very attentive and has even created a nice short video to assist with arrival. The unit is freshly decorated and very clean. The location is great - far enough out of downtown to escape the busy, but close enough to walk if you wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendaruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and Comfortable

We had a very nice 3-day stay at this property. Owner was very responsive and easy to contact. Very QUIET, which was lovely for us! Close to lots of things to do: Wineries, restaurants, hiking and walking paths, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

Remarkable stay. Super clean and friendly home owners. Great location to get around by foot or car.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt Like Visiting Friends – Not Just a VRBO!

We had an amazing long weekend getaway in Traverse City and can’t say enough good things about our stay! From the moment we booked, Jody and Norm were phenomenal hosts—responsive, detailed, and genuinely welcoming. Their guest guidebook had everything we needed, and they even had the bikes ready a week early so we could enjoy a peaceful ride to breakfast.The home itself is charming, modern, spotless, and incredibly comfortable. The location is ideal—just a few blocks from the social district and approximately a mile from Front Street, making it easy to enjoy local restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. And if you're planning to visit the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, it's a straight and scenic drive.A special shoutout to their sweet pup Yzie—she’ll become your best friend if you’re willing to toss the ball a few times! We even enjoyed a friendly evening spending time with Jody and Norm over a bottle of wine, just chatting and getting to know each other. They are truly wonderful people who go above and beyond to make your stay memorable.We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ben t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Need better description of place didnt know it was someones house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Safe, warm, and cozy

I had a very enjoyable stay. I love Traverse City in the winter; it's so beautiful. Jody and Norm were amazing hosts, giving thought to every detail of the stay. The fireplace was a nice, inviting touch. Everything was modern and nicely decorated but had a homey feeling as well. I would highly recommend Hospitality by the Bay and would stay again when traveling to TC!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway.

We enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very helpful with restaurant recommendations and the location was excellent. The beach was a short walk. Couldn’t ask for better!😊
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

TravetseCoty

Beautiful suite! Welcoming hosts! Convenient location. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P., Canton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

TC

Everything was 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis, Drexel Hill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Reuben T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Overall, very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient, clean, & comfy

Excellent & communicative hosts. Ultra clean & modern space. Easy parking. Close to many Traverse City attractions. Cruiser bikes & beach chairs made out trip more fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traverse City weekend

The property was great. The hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024