đïž Bay View Couples Retreat @ The Shores | Wow Views | Direct Beach Access â 5586
THE TRUE NORTH presents⊠đïž Bay View Couples Retreat @ The Shores â 5586
With front-row views of East Grand Traverse Bay, this fully renovated Shores studio was made for cozy mornings and sparkling sunsets. Designed with couples in mind, it offers privacy, a bayfront deck, champagne on arrival, and effortless access to 600 feet of sandy beachâjust minutes from downtown Traverse City, wineries, and Grand Traverse Resort. Learn more belowâŠđ
đ HIGHLIGHTS đ đ Bayfront Deck â Direct, unobstructed views of East Grand Traverse Bay đïž 1 Queen Bed + Queen Sleeper Sofa â Sleeps up to 4 đł Renovated Kitchenette â Stovetop, microwave, fridge, coffee/tea setup đș Smart TV â Streaming + cable đ„ Champagne Welcome â Chateau Chantal + VIP Local Perks đ Walk to Beach â Just steps away via scenic boardwalk
đ OUTDOOR OASIS Soak in uninterrupted lake views from your private second-floor deck perfect for coffee at sunrise or wine at sunset. The shoreline is just a short stroll away, offering beach chairs and space to relax. - Private deck with sweeping East Bay views - 600 ft of sandy shared beachfront just below - Walkable access to public beach with picnic tables and BBQ grills - Seasonal kayak, paddleboard, and boat rentals nearby
đïž LIVING AREA Designed for laid-back comfort, the bright interior frames the bay through large glass sliders. - Queen-size sleeper sofa with linens - Smart TV with streaming apps + cable - Direct access to water-facing deck
đŽ KITCHEN DINING Well-stocked and compact ideal for light meals or sharing a lakeside bottle of wine. - Stovetop, microwave, full-size fridge - Coffee maker, tea kettle, toaster, cookware dishes - Indoor dining for 2 + outdoor seating on the deck
đĄ ESSENTIAL AMENITIES - High-speed Wi-Fi (best for light browsing) - Smart TV with streaming + cable - Central AC heating - Starter supplies: linens, towels, toiletries, paper goods, coffee tea - Free on-site parking
đ THINGS TO DO NEARBY Ideal for couples getaways, festival weekends, or wine-filled escapes: â 5 min to Grand Traverse Resort Golf, spa, dining đ 10 min to downtown Traverse City Shops, waterfront, restaurants đ· 25-30 min to Old Mission Leelanau wineries đŹ Traverse City Film Festival Late July đ Cherry Festival Early July đ Horse Shows by the Bay 8 min away đ Sleeping Bear Dunes Under an hour
đ OTHER THINGS TO KNOW đïž BEACH WATER ACCESS - Private beach steps away - Public beach nearby with shaded areas - Please bring your own beach towels
đ POOL ACCESS - Pool access not included - Spa workaround: Book a same-day treatment at Grand Traverse Resort for pool hot tub access - Concierge can assist with bookings
đœïž AMENITIES NOTES - Kitchenette includes stovetop, microwave, full fridge - No oven or in-unit laundry - Bayfront deck provides open water views
đ COMPLIMENTARY TRUE NORTH PERKS đŸ 1 Bottle of Chateau Chantal Celebrate Sparkling Wine đȘ Complimentary Gym Access at Iron House Gym
EXCLUSIVE TRUE NORTH BENEFITS đ VIP Concierge Services â Personalized experiences at your home: âą Private chefs âą Photographers âą Event planners âą In-home massage âą Grocery delivery & pre-arrival fridge stocking âą âŠand more curated services upon request
LOCAL PARTNER PERKS Enjoy exclusive savings during your stay: đ· 30% off tastings & bottles @ Chateau Chantal Winery đ 10% off wine tours with The Magic Shuttle Bus đ€ 5% off boat rentals @ Legacy Boat Rentals đČ 10% off rentals & tours @ Paddle TC đ§ 15% off classes @ Original Hot Yoga đ„ $5 off $50 purchase @ Edson Farms Natural Food Market đ„€ 10% off @ Playa Bowls đȘ Free cookie + 25% off your order @ Bay Bread Company
đ PARKING - Free parking onsite - Close to Meijer, dining, and beach access
đ HOUSE RULES - Max occupancy: 4 Guests (Adults and Kids) - Accurate guest count required: $50 per unregistered guest - No pets allowed - Minimum booking age: 25 - Quiet hours: 10 PM 8 AM - No smoking/vaping indoors or on deck $1,000 fine - Towels for indoor use only; bring beach towels - Lost key or access card fee: $100
đŹ GUEST FEEDBACK NOTES - Unforgettable sunrise over the water from the deck - Clean, peaceful, and perfectly located for a couple's getaway - Wine, water, and total relaxationâyou will be back!
đ READY TO WAKE UP TO THE WATER? BOOK NOW!
From golden hour to moonlight on the bay, Bay View Couples Retreat @ The Shores offers lakeside living at its finest. Tap Book Now and let THE TRUE NORTH team take care of the rest.
Sur la plage et les pieds dans le sable, dans la zone de Williamsburg, cet appartement condo se trouve Ă 2 km de sites comme : Club de golf du Grand Traverse Resort et Lac Michigan. Traverse City Beach est Ă 4,3 km de distance.
Easy, simple check in / check out. Clean, comfortable, welcoming. View of beach and bay was nice. Well supplied of coffee, towels, soap, shampoo, etc. We enjoyed our stay and would book again. Welcoming bottle of sparkling wine was a very nice touch.
Hard to find building 1. No soap, shampoo, conditioner or gift bottle of celebrate until we called Table on balcony needed cleaning. On the other hand, the view was great and the room was comfortable We enjoyed our stay
Property was just as described. Clean with basic kitchen items and enough clean towels for the stay. Great sunset views from balcony. Unfortunately only able to side water from kitchen table. Comfortable seating on bed and sofa had no water view.
Beautiful spot, wonderful location on the water and we loved sunsets from the balcony. The condo is very small and the location is a bit far from Traverse City but we knew that so not a big deal. Easy check in, easy access. Had some issues with the dryer not working and maintenance person never showed and condo wasn't well stocked. You also are not allowed to use the pool that is literally steps from your door so my daughter was upset.
This unit has an outstanding view of the beach and the sunsets! The unit was very clean but the freezer compartment of the very small refrigerator was filled with ice. I tried to make some ice cubes with an ice cube tray but the water never froze at all. It was hot weather and we wanted ice cubes for our drinks but no luck. The whole refrigerator needs to be replaced.
The room itself was clean and small, as expected. Shower eventually got warm after, but one must let it run for awhile. Cleaning lady came an hour early before check out (straight into room -using our code- without knocking) , but she was nice and said sheâd come back.
Maybe because it is not âseasonâ yet, but the property itself is in need of great repair. The pool/ beach house area is very run down, not what youâd expect from a Grand Traverse Resort. We came in May when it was 45 degrees and rainy for a soccer tournament, so not there for vacation. But if one were there to get away from it all, it would leave you wanting so much more in terms of cleanliness and aesthetics.
4 Stars
Almost perfect!
The unit was very well appointed and the view was the best part. So enjoyed sitting out the deck with a glass of wine each evening enjoying the lake! The overall property was gorgeous and well maintained. Loved the surrounding woods and that the location was away from downtown Traverse City and very easy to get to. I am also a VRBO owner, so just a few suggestions for the management company: communication with your office was a bit frustrating as no one got back to me about an early check in request. When I did arrive at almost 4 check on time, the cleaning person was there with her dog sitting on the sofa. There was no laundry soap to start the bedding the day I left. Your tub didn't drain well and I would suggest you get a smart TV for the room. Beautiful place!
I would give this three out of five stars for the price point. There were several small things that the rental company could have addressed that wouldâve raised my rating. To itâs credit, the rental was clean and there were several updates. However, the refrigerator had not been defrosted in a long time, and we could not put our cold packs in there or make ice cubes. The TV on the wall was not level. The soap dispenser was apparently low when the cleaning people came last time and they just added water to it and certainly there were no amenities like shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom. The bathroom door had a cheap outdoor bolt instead of a normal lock and there were several holes in the door, where apparently they tried to put it in without success. The TV is old and there was no guide for channels, and the remote control had been taped with packing tape therefore we had to go through trial and error to find stations we wanted. I guess the worst part was we got automated emails from the rental company saying if there was anything they could do for us they would be happy to help. However they did not respond to two assistance requests. I think with a little bit of effort on the part of the rental company, (and not much expense) it couldâve been a better experience. It just had a cheap feel to it, there was almost no communication, It wasnât what I was expecting.
We enjoyed the beautiful beach the first evening. Our owners left a bottle of champagne and that was so thoughtful. The condo was nice and served our needs.
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