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Downtown TC Townhouse - Steps to TART Trail

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Front Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Traverse City, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Front Street. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Traverse City Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Traverse Area District Library.

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown TC Townhouse - Steps to TART Trail

Discover this charming 2-bedroom townhouse nestled right along the scenic TART Trail in the heart of downtown Traverse City. With two cozy bedrooms, each boasting a queen-sized bed, plus a delightful sleeping loft featuring two twin beds, our Trailside Townhouse offers a comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of Traverse City!

THE SPACE:
Rest comfortably in two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, plus a sleeping loft with two twin beds, complete with provided bed linens and bath towels. The full-size kitchen is well-stocked and includes spices, condiments, pots, and pans for your cooking convenience. An in-unit washer and dryer are available with the essential supplies. One dedicated parking spot is available in the garage, with space for another vehicle right behind it. Street parking is also available in the summer months.

ACCESS:
Convenience and security are paramount, with smart locks granting easy access to the house. Guests have access to the full townhouse and the attached one-car garage. The driveway off the garage provides room for a second vehicle.

We remain readily available to you throughout your stay via VRBO messaging, with an average response rate of under 1 hour. Our phone number is also provided to you during check-in for any urgent requests or emergencies.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Nestled in the charming NOBO district (North Boardman), this condo offers the quintessential downtown experience without the hustle and bustle of the city center. You'll find a plethora of activities in this vibrant neighborhood, from dining at a variety of restaurants and coffee shops to exploring the local library and admiring historical architecture. For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby bike shops offer rentals, and you can't miss the picturesque Boardman Lake Trail, affectionately known as the BLT.

TRANSIT:
Bike rentals are available right next door at McClains Cycle Shop or Brick Wheels
Local Taxi services include Cool Cab, Cherry Capital Cab, About Time Transportation, and more!
Bata busses have multiple stops throughout Traverse as well as surrounding counties with their Village Loop and Bayline & City Loop.

NOTES:
If you have babies coming to stay, let us know ahead of time, and we will have pack n’ plays, baby gates, sound machine and high chairs ready!

**NO pets allowed unless proper service pet documentation has been provided and approved BEFORE check-in. If you have an unauthorized pet, you will be asked to leave immediately and will not be refunded for your stay. This is an association rule.**

We extend a warm welcome to ALL guests and proudly embrace LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. Your comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities!
- Please be respectful of the neighbors. Quite hours are from 10 pm - 8 am.
- No smoking inside the property or on the property grounds (including no vaping or weed).
- No pets.
- No loitering on the front porch.
- Any alcohol must be consumed inside of the Property. Alcohol consumption is not permitted on the porch, the lawn in front of the property, or any other common areas.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include sledding nearby, rock climbing nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 892 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Trailside Townhouse off the TC Tart Trail Traverse City
Trailside Townhouse off the TC Tart Trail Private vacation home
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Downtown TC Townhouse - Steps to TART Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked with all the necessities for cooking. Great parking. Convenient location for recreational activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice condo. Decorated nicely. We appreciated that there are 2 couches in the sitting area. Some places only have 1 which isn’t as comfortable when you have more than 2 people. Well-stocked which we appreciated! Just a few minutes drive to downtown Traverse City. Close to the Filling Station restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at this cozy, immaculate, and well appointed condo. Everything we needed and more was provided. Seamless check in and out. The information notebook was very helpful. Communication with hosts was good. Very highly recommend. Did I mention that it was super clean?’
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris V., West Lafayette, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
The condo was perfect for our family of 6! It was clean and well kept, had everything we needed. Great location, 2 minute walk to the coffee shop and bike rental. We had solid communication from the host and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good central spot to explore Traverse City

Highly recommend this property. Just the right amount of space for 5 people. The lofted area perfect for our 19 year old with 2 twin beds up there. Upon arrival the property was spotless and well stocked with essentials (even Q-tips in the bathroom). The air conditioning cranked and kept place cool. Great little coffee place a stone’s throw away. We went every day! We found location prime to get to downtown TC and Glen Arbor where we kayaked. This is a foodie town! Loved it! Only drawback to this property was our Voyager van could not fit in spotless garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

Liked: Cleanliness
ver clean and well supplied
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was good. We were up for business. The door situation in the 1st bathroom needs improvement. The main door does not close completely and thus will not even lock. This means that door is almost always in the way and you have no privacy. It hits the second door that makes it an en suit bathroom. The bedroom access door should be turned into a barn door to allow for more room in the bathroom and to prevent the doors from constantly hitting each other.Otherwise the condo is small but cozy and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., Fargo USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to the bike trails and downtown!

This property is exactly what is displayed. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths - excellent. We were able to park and put our bicycles in the garage. We rode numerous bike trails from this property and we were able to drive to the lake within 5 minutes. Really great location, clean and quiet. Nice balcony too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake life

Every thing was organized and planned for convenience. Only one small issue. Only 2chairs for the table
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend Getaway

This property was amazing! Perfect for a family of four (two young adult children). The interior seemed updated, fresh, clean, and extremely comfortable. The owners thought of everything to make this cozy home extra relaxing. Plus, the location was terrific. We rented bikes from the bike store right around the corner and could easily ride bikes to downtown Traverse City, beaches, marinas, restaurants, and beautiful trails. We would definitely recommend this property to others and hope to return someday soon to explore more of Traverse City and Northern, Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister Trip

Clean, comfortable beds, so well stocked with amenities that we didn’t need to buy anything for the Condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

What a great stay! Convenient to everything. Parking was great for 2 vehicles. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

My friends and I traveled to Traverse City for a weekend away and this was the perfect place to stay. It was close to so many places and it was a great space to play games, cook dinner and hangout. The space was cute, clean and perfect for the 4 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cozy Nook

This was the perfect place for a short getaway with my mom and my sister. Close to everything. Super cute and cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great property, easy to get into and clean. Would 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

Our stay was great at the townhouse. Great spot to homebase out of for our family as we enjoyed Traverse City. The loft was a perfect touch for the kiddos. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our weekend

This was perfect for our family for a weekend. It was close to downtown. We came in for snowshoeing and wineries and had enough space for us and was a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurt d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

This place was ideal for family to get away. Well appointed, nicely decorated and great location. Would recommend to anyone looking to venture around Traverse City.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very thoughtful to guests needs

The Hosts thought about all the “little” things a guest would need during their stay. Well stocked with supplies. They even labeled the light switches! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We had a great time and these accommodations were perfect. Walking distance to downtown, clean, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Plainfield, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Small and Mighty

Me and my husband and our adult daughter and two of her friends stayed at the Trailside Townhouse. The townhouse is small but we didn't get in each other's way. The 2 full bathrooms were key. The unit is nicely furnished with everything you would need to cook, hang out and play games. It is a great location that is close to downtown, the water and wineries. I would definitely come back and stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great stay in TC. This was one of the best VRBO properties I have stayed in. Pictures accurately represent the property although it is smaller than it appears in pictures. Very clean and the best amenities I’ve seen in a rental property - coffee, sugar, creamers, plenty of paper products and cleaning supplies, a detailed book that provided all the information we needed for the property was greatly appreciated. I would definitely seek out this condo if I’m in the area again. Only one suggestion - a mirror in the loft would provide another place for women to do their hair and makeup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location & stellar property

We rented the Roost for a long weekend in TC. There is no shortage of activities to enjoy from this location. We kayaked Boardman Lake, rode the TART trail system with rented bikes from next door and were able to get just about anywhere with our bicycles including Front St. We had my 60s aged parents as well as my tween and teenage children. All were able to easily enjoy the ride and fun! It is also close to the Filling Station, which is a fun hang out and delicious dinner. The property itself was one of the cleanest that I have stayed in all of my years of renting on VRBO. Carrie literally thought of everything you would need and supplied it. Beds were comfortable and the kids area/loft was adorable. Thank you for your generosity! I would highly recommend this condo for a stay in TC!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Condo

Great location. Very clean and had everything we needed. Kitchen is well appointed. AC works well. Small but comfortable. Appreciated all the extra towels.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023