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Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown.

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Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown. (Traverse City)
Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown. provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this apartment is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown.


  • Wake up in a sun-filled apartment steps from West Bay, cross the street to the beach, and walk two blocks to the best of downtown Traverse City. This ground-floor suite inside a passive solar home has its own private entrance and keyless lock — your own space, your own schedule. Perfect for a couple or small group ready to explore Michigan's most beloved lakeside town.
    The apartment includes a queen bedroom, a living area with a memory foam sofa bed, a full bath with tub, and a bay-view kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and sink. Cable TV and high-speed Wi-Fi are included. Park your car in the gravel driveway when you arrive — you won't need it again.
    West End Beach is directly across the street. The TART bicycle trail runs right outside. Two blocks away you'll find breweries, wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, and live music in the heart of downtown TC. Bay Bakery, Frenchie's, Sledders Restaurant, and Wonder Freeze ice cream are all just down the block — whether you're here for the beaches, the trails, the food scene, the festivals, or simply an escape up north, this is your ideal base camp.

    Rooms and spaces
    Bedroom: queen bed. Living area: memory foam sofa bed. Bathroom: full bath with tub. Kitchen: kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

    Amenities (select from VRBO's checklist — key ones to flag)
    High-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV, full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, private entrance, keyless entry, on-site parking.

    House rules
    No smoking indoors or outdoors. This is a strictly non-smoking property.

    Location description
    Located in a residential neighborhood three blocks from downtown Traverse City, directly across from West End Beach and the TART bicycle trail. On-site parking available — but you may not open your car door for days.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Snorkelling 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

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 600 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Slabtown, a neighbourhood in Traverse City, this apartment is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A slice of fruit crumble pie on a glass plate with a coffee cup in the background.
    Front Street
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A beach at sunset with people sitting and standing near the water.
    Clinch Park Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Clinch Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Water Bearer Coffee
    7 min walk
  • North Peak Brewing Company
    8 min walk
  • The Tasting Room
    11 min walk
  • Lil Bo
    5 min walk
  • Barrio
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown. located?

Located in Slabtown, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. West End Beach and Clinch Park are also within 10 minutes.

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