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539 Bay St Waterfront 2BR Downtown Condo | 302W w/ Free Parking & Lake Views

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A stone-arched outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a round table, overlooking a scenic view of the sea. - 539 Bay St Waterfront 2BR Downtown Condo | 302W w/ Free Parking & Lake Views (Traverse City)
Gray sectional and plaid armchair facing a television, with dining table and kitchen island beyond. - 539 Bay St Waterfront 2BR Downtown Condo | 302W w/ Free Parking & Lake Views (Traverse City)
Wooden boardwalk and benches overlooking a sandy dune and blue Lake Michigan. - 539 Bay St Waterfront 2BR Downtown Condo | 302W w/ Free Parking & Lake Views (Traverse City)
Pale island with stools and a flower arrangement in a kitchen with dark wood cabinetry. - 539 Bay St Waterfront 2BR Downtown Condo | 302W w/ Free Parking & Lake Views (Traverse City)
Golf green and sand bunker beside a reflective pond at Grand Traverse Resort. - 539 Bay St Waterfront 2BR Downtown Condo | 302W w/ Free Parking & Lake Views (Traverse City)
Consider a stay at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds and take advantage of a firepit, laundry facilities and a gym. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

539 Bay St Waterfront 2BR Downtown Condo | 302W w/ Free Parking & Lake Views

  • THE TRUE NORTH presents… 🌆 539 Bay St Lakeview | Waterfront Condo Near Downtown & Beach ➠ 302W

    Wake up to the bay, walk to the beach, and spend your day in the heart of Traverse City.

    Just 300 feet from West Grand Traverse Bay and less than a mile from downtown, this modern two-bedroom condo puts you within an easy walk of sandy beaches, scenic trails, Open Space festivals, and some of the area's favorite restaurants.

    Start the morning with coffee on the covered patio as the bay comes to life. Spend the afternoon exploring downtown, relaxing at the beach, or catching a festival at the Open Space. Then come home for sunset views, dinner outside, and an evening around the shared lakeside firepit.

    With two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and comfortable sleeping space for up to six guests, it's an easy fit for families, couples, and friends looking for a memorable Traverse City getaway—with the best of the city just outside the door.

    Perfect For

    Families and couples, beach getaways, festival weekends, downtown escapes, wine-country trips, and travelers looking for a walkable Traverse City location with beautiful views. Pets are also welcome with an applicable fee.

    The Condo

    2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Sleeps up to 6

    Primary bedroom: 1 King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, bay views, and patio access
    Guest bedroom: 1 Queen-size bed
    Living room: Sleeper sofa
    Second full bathroom with shower
    Bright living area with comfortable seating and Smart TV streaming
    Fully equipped kitchen and dining area
    Covered patio with outdoor dining and unobstructed views
    Shared lakeside firepit
    The thoughtful layout makes it easy for everyone to relax together while still offering comfortable private spaces.

    Outdoor Living

    The covered patio is made for slow mornings and golden-hour dinners, with uninterrupted views across West Grand Traverse Bay.

    The nearby beach and trails make it easy to spend the day outside. After exploring the shoreline, return to the property for an evening around the shared firepit.

    The Open Space festival grounds are also just steps away, making it especially convenient during Traverse City's major events.

    Living & Dining

    The bright living area gives everyone a comfortable place to unwind after a day at the beach or an evening downtown. Stream a favorite show, relax with a drink, or gather around the dining area and enjoy the scenery.

    The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare breakfast before heading out, enjoy lunch between activities, or have a relaxed dinner at home.

    Explore Traverse City

    The location offers genuine walkability while keeping the area's major attractions within easy reach.

    Downtown Traverse City — 0.9 miles, approximately a 10–15 minute scenic walk
    West End Beach — 0.7 miles
    Open Space and festival grounds — steps away
    Cherry Capital Airport — 6 miles
    Horse Shows on the Bay — approximately 8 minutes
    Wineries, breweries, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor attractions — nearby
    The Open Space hosts some of Traverse City's most popular seasonal events, including the Traverse City Film Festival, National Cherry Festival, and beer, wine, and music festivals. Event dates and availability vary throughout the year.

    Comforts for Your Stay

    The condo includes high-speed WiFi, central climate control, a full-size in-unit washer and dryer, fresh linens and bath towels, and one dedicated on-site parking space.

    Self check-in is available through a personalized keypad code provided before arrival.

    Welcome Perks

    A bottle of Chateau Chantal Celebrate sparkling wine awaits at check-in, along with complimentary access to Iron House Gym.

    Guests can also arrange optional concierge services such as private chefs, professional photographers, event planners, in-home massage, grocery delivery, and pre-arrival refrigerator stocking.

    Services must be arranged in advance and may carry additional charges.

    Local Perks

    Guests receive access to special offers from participating local businesses, including:

    30% off tastings and bottles at Chateau Chantal Winery
    10% off wine tours with The Magic Shuttle Bus
    5% off boat rentals with Legacy Boat Rentals
    10% off rentals and tours at Paddle TC
    15% off classes at Original Hot Yoga
    $5 off a $50 purchase at Edson Farms Natural Food Market
    10% off at Playa Bowls
    Free cookie and 25% off your order at Bay Bread Company
    Availability, restrictions, and exclusions may vary by business.

    Good to Know

    Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
    Accurate guest count required when booking
    $50 fee applies per unregistered guest
    Pets are welcome when disclosed at booking
    Pet fee: $100 per pet, per day
    Additional cleaning or damage fees may apply
    No parties or events
    No smoking indoors — $1,000 fine
    Daily housekeeping is not included
    Short-term, weekly, and monthly stays are available
    Damage Protection

    Eligible reservations include complimentary damage protection for added peace of mind.

    Coverage may include accidental damage, minor breakage, and qualifying non-negligent incidents, subject to applicable coverage limits and terms.

    Parties or events, intentional damage, missing items, excessive cleaning, and damage associated with unauthorized guests are not covered. Coverage and limits vary depending on the reservation source.

    Your Traverse City Getaway

    Wake up to the bay and walk to the beach before exploring downtown or catching a festival at the Open Space. Then, come home to enjoy a sunset on the patio or an evening around the firepit, making your next Traverse City escape truly memorable, from your first coffee overlooking the water to your last walk along the shoreline.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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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

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Slabtown, a neighbourhood in Traverse City. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • A marina with boats docked, a wooden railing, and a glass of beer.
    Grand Traverse Bay
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A dock with several boats moored alongside, a wooden pier, and buildings in the background.
    Front Street
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A beach at sunset with people sitting and standing near the water.
    Clinch Park Beach
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

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
    12 min walk
  • Lil Bo
    5 min walk
  • U & I Lounge
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🌆 539 Bay St Downtown Lakeview Condo | 302W - Waterfront, Free Parking, Moments from festival grounds located?

Located in Slabtown, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Wags West and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay and West End Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

539 Bay St Waterfront 2BR Downtown Condo | 302W w/ Free Parking & Lake Views Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, & central

The condo was very clean, comfortable, and located in the perfect spot. We enjoyed our stay & look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place

New, very clean condo. Lots of space and great views. Outstanding stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Bigger than expected! Plenty of storage, wide halls and entry way, comfortable beds, minimal main road noise,spacious bathrooms, lots of counter space, lovely dual decks, very ideal location. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Beautiful Space

Large, clean, bright, beautiful and quiet/private space with a great view of the bay. Very easy access. A lot of building and road construction upgrades being done in the area while still maintaining some of the neighborhood/local feel. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, pics are 100% accurate

Great stay, really enjoyed the location. Four of us stayed and it was the right size. Only complaint is that the code they gave us didn’t work and the phone kept going to VM. Eventually did we did get in touch and were able to check-in. Would recommend this place and we will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan First Timer

What a wonderful trip. Our condo was perfect and the location great. We enjoyed going up old mission peninsula to the light house and wineries. Another day going up to grand traverse light house and stopping at all of the cute towns along the way ( a stop in fish town is a must). Our final day was spent e biking along the heritage trail from Glen harbor to empire. Stop at the dunes for a climb too. All in all we will be back bc we lived michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic condo on the Bay!

This is a wonderful property right on the West Bay. Our family had a great time in Traverse City and staying at this location. The property was one of the cleanest we've ever stayed in. The property managers were very attentive and helpful. No issues whatsoever. If you come with more than one car as we did, just park on Bay Street right in front of the building, no problems. This is an awesome listing from VRBO. Guaranteed you'll enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was as advertised

Loved the place and location. Parking was a bit tricky as others don’t park well and took up extra space which didn’t allow us to park in our space. Also I know there as a cleaning fee so was surprised that we had to start laundry, dishwasher and take the trash out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine Tasting in Traverse City area

The location is wonderful, walking distance to many restaurants and shops. Parking is a little tight in the lot if you have a bigger vehicle but there is additional parking in the street in front. The kitchen could use a few more utensils such as a whisk and tongs but we were able to improvise with what was there. I would also maybe suggest a few kid friendly plastic cups and bowls, small and large. Other than that we had a wonderful stay, looking forward to staying again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property! Wonderful location

This property is beautiful. There is a nice view from each porch that is somewhat obstructed ( can still see the water) by the trees but still lovely. The size of the place is quite large making is very comfortable for our party of 4 adults. There is a TV in the master but not in the 2nd bedroom. The bathrooms were nice, the robes were a nice touch. Nicely appointment kitchen. The location was very convenient to downtown and to the tart trail. There is construction on the road in front of the property but that should be finished soon. Overall it was a wonderful stay and we’d come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

TC

Paid extra to check in early but cleaning lady was not made aware of our early arrival by North property management. Cleaning lady did a great job in getting our rooms ready asap and kept apologizing to us even though it wasn’t her fault. PLEASE get better toilet paper- it is the worst!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and great location

Check in is easy and the location was great! Room shades were not very dark and the walls were thin, so the bedroom got bright and loud (being on a busy road) early in the morning, about 6 AM. There were earplugs available, though. We did not have our bottle of complimentary wine, but requested it and it was promptly delivered. The condo was very clean and the table was set beautifully. There were several checkout requests, which might be common with other VRBO properties, but I was not expecting because of the amount of cleaning fees charged. We were asked to strip the beds, start laundry, start the dishwasher and take out the trash. Loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely with a couple of questions

We really loved the unit. Clean, updated, roomy. Couldn't be better. But...we thought we booked a "penthouse." That is the actual description of the unit, and the photos show a clear view of the lake. The photos are not quite accurate. There was a view of the lake, but it was partially obscured by a huge tree. We were on the 3rd floor and the floor above us was the actual penthouse. People up there were often quiet...but not always, which is why we wanted the top floor. Until one arrives, one doesn't know that floor 3 is not the top floor. So we want to come back, but these folks should advertise accurately. It is a good unit on its own. But we just felt a bit deceived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interlochen concert weekend !

Awesome stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo

Beautiful condo. Appears brand new. Like that it requires a code to get in the building. Easy access to downtown. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New & clean condo

Building is new and unit was very nice and right across from the bay. Convenient to walk to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful

The place was bigger than the pictures led on and the view was great too! Overall a bunch of girls who felt safe in the area and a huge plus is that it just felt clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and Modern

Great view of the bay from 2 balconies. Spacious open plan kitchen - dinning room - living room with upscale furniture. Great primary bedroom: big bed, big room, big bathroom with double sinks. Mammoth kitchen island and tremendous closets all around. Would book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parking

The spaces are too little and the lines aren’t clear. Everyone coming has a large SUV. The first 2 nights we were able to park in the lot, the following 2 nights we had to park on the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice but…

Beautiful brand new condo a block from the bay. The buts are: 1. the parking spots are too narrow for all the people who drive SUV’s. My friends car was hit by another visitor who did not leave a note and he was in the center of his space. 2. the balconies have glass rails that were chipped and the internal edge of the two pieces of glass where they laminated them together was not finished properly and my husband cut his hand. I asked to speak to management and they never called me back. 3. Checkout - we left early and the electronic board in the condo said to throw towels in the washer and start the washer and test that we left which we did. We had the car packed and ready to go to breakfast when I received a text to strip the beds, start the dishwasher (which didn’t start) and empty the trash in dumpster outside. Had to go back in and do this which delayed us leaving. This all should have been on the electronic board in the condo with the checkout instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great location, views, and facility. Feels brand new. Super clean. Parking needs improvement. Spaces seemed small for SUV or truck size vehicle. Parking slot lines are not visible so the designated slots are taken up by other resident/visitors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024