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The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats

Apartment with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Front Street

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In downtown Traverse City, immerse yourself in the historic charm of The Pull-String Penthouse. This unique apartment features a cozy living room, convenient kitchenette with coffee maker and fridge, plush furnishings and flat-screen TV. A shared outdoor space on the TART Trail is perfect for relaxation.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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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.

The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats

The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed

This unique and spacious apartment in the heart of downtown Traverse City will immerse your in historic charm with lights on pullstrings, reminiscent of the turn of the century. This delightful apartment features a bedroom with a queen bed, a cozy living room, a convenient kitchenette (no stove), and a well-appointed bathroom. Nestled in a bustling area, you're just steps away from downtown's vibrant attractions, dining, and entertainment. Experience Traverse City in old world style at the Pullstring Penthouse!

Other things to note:
This is an old building which has been lovingly renovated one apartment at a time. It is safe, comfortable and clean but also very quirky and definitely not perfect. You would be disappointed if you expected a modern exterior. But, the apartments are newly remodeled, plush, and comfortable. It is a blast to stay here, and it is hard to find a closer room to downtown at such a reasonable price.

Living in the middle of the fun, sometimes means you can hear street noises from local businesses (late night dance music) or traffic. White noise machines available in the unit to block out unwanted noise and potentially promote more restful sleep.

OUTDOORS
Shared outdoor space nestled right on the TART Trail

INDOORS
Unique themed decor, plush furnishings, flat-screen TV, air conditioning

KITCHEN
Kitchenette with coffee maker, microwave, fridge, toaster

PARKING
A private parking area is directly behind the building with one dedicated spot per unit

Why Choose Elevated Homes & Hospitality?

Complimentary with EVERY reservation:
* One complimentary bottle of Left Foot Charley Seasonal Hard Cider
⋆ Free Gym Access @ Formative Fitness (please message for details)
⋆ 10% off each TC Brew Bus reservation
⋆ $5 off per Kayak, Bike & Brew reservation
⋆ 10% off any rental at Paddle TC
⋆ $15 off any motorized rental at TC Watersports
* 15% off any rental/package with Memories Traverse City

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Cancellation Guarantee
Allows you as the guest to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 7 days prior to check in and receive a full refund (minus the damage waiver protection fee)

Inclement Weather
Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel, no worries, our staff will work with you on canceling or moving your dates (depending on availability)

Damage Coverage
Covers you up to $250 dollars of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional (charged to the credit card on file)

24 On-Call Maintenance

Happy Stays App
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14 Day Refresh Provided
Elevated Homes & Hospitality requires a 14 day refresh for any guest staying longer than 30 days with us. This wonderful service provides you with a fresh linen exchange, amenity restocking and a light clean to freshen up the home. Please note there will be an additional fee for this amenity.

Other things to note:
*Smoking is strictly prohibited (violations will result in incurring fees)
*Failure to return key upon check-out will result in a $200 replacement fee

We welcome you to come Stay & Play Like a Local!
Permit Number: 008490

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator

Bedrooms

Bedroom

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

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Pet friendly
Parking included
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Air conditioning

$94 nightly

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property is also known as

The Pull String Penthouse

465652

The Pull-String Penthouse Traverse City

The Pull-String Penthouse Private vacation home

The Pull-String Penthouse Private vacation home Traverse City

About the neighborhood

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Front Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Traverse City Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
Traverse City Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
‪The Filling Station Microbrewery - ‬3 min walk
‪The Little Fleet - ‬8 min walk
‪Bubba's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats on Nov 10, 2025 start from $59.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats located?

Situated in Traverse City, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Traverse Area District Library and Front Street. Lake Michigan is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

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The Pull-String Penthouse @ Timberline Flats Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

matt h.

Jun 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location!Thanks

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan C.

May 22, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

It was a place to stay…

There was some confusion regarding checkin with the initial communication/instruction due to a change in the hosts process. All in all, check in was otherwise quite smooth. The place was very clean with the exception of the shower, which was very tiny. There was some mildew at the bottom corner of the shower curtain that flaked off into the shower. Additionally, around the seams of the shower surround it was black and unpleasant looking. The location was great for access to all of the things that we wanted to see and do. A drawback to the neighborhood is that there was a dance club across the street that had incredibly loud bass that you could feel reverberate throughout the apartment as you were trying to sleep. Property manager was communicative and helpful with questions as they arose, but it was initially unclear what phone number should be called to reach them.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alyssa A.

Sep 18, 2024

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

Great Short Stay

This property worked great for our Mini Moon for just a few days. We spent most of our time exploring TC. The location was walkable for some of the activities we planned but not all. Exactly what we expected for the budget friendly price.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Jul 10, 2024

Great downtown spot 👍

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Jun 12, 2024

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

Great Location

This is an older property with typical issues related to older architecture. This is a great property for someone who wants to spend there time out-n-about in Traverse City. Lots of stuff is easily within walking distance. A bike shop with rentals is just down the street. It is only a few minute ride to downtown TC. Great communication with the management of the property

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma M.

Nov 17, 2022

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

Pull String Stay

Property was priced cheap, but needs major updates. Shower is sized for a child, bed is creaky and uncomfortable. Ceiling paint over the bed is also peeling/looks like it’s going to fall on you. You could hear residents/other renters walking like they were right on top of you at all hours. Host kept asking for us for a 5 star review in exchange for a good review on our end. I don’t like that pressure, I want to be honest for future renters. We would not stay here again based on the almost doubling of nightly rates unless it was majorly updated. Honestly wouldn’t stay again even if it was at the same rate again. Spend more for a better place. Traverse city has a lot more to offer than this!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Sep 11, 2022

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

Anniversary Getaway

The French Cat is in a great location, close to the bay and all the downtown fun! The apartment was very clean, small, but had all the room and amenities we needed. And Troy was an attentive host - his instructions for our check in were detailed, was quick to respond to our inquiries, and made check out a breeze. Thanks for a great getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

jen p., Mesa, AZ

Aug 26, 2022

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

Great location but property needs some updates

The location was wonderful; lots to do within walking distance and much more within a 5 minute drive. Note this is a 2nd story unit so you must haul luggage upstairs. The place is cute but needs some updating and repairs. Shower was tiny and showerhead very low so ideal for short people. No ceiling fan in bedroom but there was a floor fan in living room we moved into bedroom.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison R., Chicago

Aug 2, 2022

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

Great location and price for a stay in Traverse City

We had a wonderful time on our visit! A seemingly historic building with parking and a place to lock up our bikes which we appreciated. Spacious bathroom with a shower, bedroom and living kitchen area was all we needed. Quick walk to downtown and very close to Boardman Lake and the Tart Trail.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Jun 14, 2021

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

Excellent value and location

I was very impressed with this property. The location couldn’t be better with everything very accessible downtown. The property was very comfortable, clean, and with a cool vibe. Would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021