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Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Experience the best of Traverse City at Bay Town Suite, a modern luxury space offering stunning amenities like a private King suite with fireplace and spacious deck. Enjoy happy hour on the patio, use of grill and flagstone fire pit for evening fires.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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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!

Property manager

Jody Mackey

Languages

English

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

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bay Town bay Apartment Traverse City
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Traverse City, this apartment is in the city center and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Bryant Park and The Dennos Museum Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ben t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

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

Gary B.

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

Beautiful home away from home! Great location - we could walk to downtown, beach, etc.

Lovely facility. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

TravetseCoty

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Traverse City weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

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

Tricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chrisie M.

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

Great stay amazing hospitality and location

Jody and Norm are the best. Perfect location to see all TC has to offer. Enjoyed our stay here will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

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

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

Dan H.

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

Great stay!

Space was spotless and a great location. Jody was super friendly and made sure our stay was perfect! Will book again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amber E.

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

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

Marie L.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Florence USA

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

Cherry Festival

Love the quiet location and the spacious suite. This met our needs exactly, the hostess is very friendly and very easy to work with, would stay again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean and comfortable!

Great location, super clean, very comfortable and Yzie was great to play fetch with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Quiet Neighborhood

Owner super friendly and property well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Great Location!

This was our first stay at a property connected to the owners home and we were pleasantly surprised! It’s just as advertised- great location, super clean & a nicely decorated large space. The owners are very nice & we felt welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Perfect

Very nice suite close to downtown. Friendly host. We enjoyed the fireplace because the weather was rainy and chilly. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evi M.

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

Perfect

Our stay at the Bay Town Suite was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for better accommodations. The personal touch of the hostesses made it all more special. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W., White Lake

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

Absolutely amazing

Bay towne suite is a hidden gem. Truly the place gorgeous. Jody was wonderful to work with and we couldn't of had a better stay. You will not be disappointed. We will be going back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Fabulous

I’d completely stay here again. Owner was very responsive and helpful. Perfect size for a getaway for my hubby and me. Oh! And the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on outside of my own home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Wonderful

Place was beautiful, extremely clean, Jody and Norm, very sweet. Jody goes above and beyond to respond to texts. Answers any questions quickly. Would definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Place

Bay Town Suite was the perfect place for my stay in Traverse City. The room was affordable, clean, comfortable, and conveniently located within a short walk to the beach and downtown. Norm and Jody made the experience even more enjoyable. You will never receive more hospitality and care from any other place. They even took the time to help me pull off a surprise proposal on the beach to my girlfriend. I highly recommend Bay Town Suite for your stay in Traverse City.

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

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

Clean and Cozy

The Bayside Suite is centrally located. You can easily access downtown as well as both peninsulas. Jody and Norm are wonderful and friendly hosts. They will assist you with recommendations. In fact, Jody even offered a name of a driver when we were having difficulty hiring Uber. The suite is very clean and roomy, and the bed is especially comfortable. It was a perfect place for a long weekend in Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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