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Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Front Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Traverse City, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Front Street. .This apartment is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Traverse City Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bryant Park.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking outside is fine

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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.

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

Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jody was a great host and very responsive. The accommodations were cute, clean and very conveniently located. We had a wonderful time in Traverse City!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A clean and comfortable suite away from home! Jody and Norm were wonderful hosts. We enjoyed visiting beautiful downtown Traverse City and surrounding areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This suite is attached to the owner’s home. However, Jodi and her husband were nothing like the funny commercial on TV where the host was super intrusive and annoying. But what was nice about having them near was when we needed help with something Jodi was there to help almost immediately. We had all the privacy we wanted. The unit was super clean and I can’t say enough about how comfortable the king-sized bed was. And the pillows too! We were close to downtown Traverse City but far enough to be an amazingly quiet neighborhood. Our hostess was pleasant and sweet. We felt very safe in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful space in an excellent location. Wonderful hospitality too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicel long weekend in TC

Everything was exactly as advertised. The property owner, Jodi, is very attentive and has even created a nice short video to assist with arrival. The unit is freshly decorated and very clean. The location is great - far enough out of downtown to escape the busy, but close enough to walk if you wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendaruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and Comfortable

We had a very nice 3-day stay at this property. Owner was very responsive and easy to contact. Very QUIET, which was lovely for us! Close to lots of things to do: Wineries, restaurants, hiking and walking paths, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

Remarkable stay. Super clean and friendly home owners. Great location to get around by foot or car.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

ben t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Safe, warm, and cozy

I had a very enjoyable stay. I love Traverse City in the winter; it's so beautiful. Jody and Norm were amazing hosts, giving thought to every detail of the stay. The fireplace was a nice, inviting touch. Everything was modern and nicely decorated but had a homey feeling as well. I would highly recommend Hospitality by the Bay and would stay again when traveling to TC!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

TravetseCoty

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian P., Canton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

TC

Everything was 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis, Drexel Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Reuben T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Overall, very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Amber E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traverse City weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Bourbonnais, Illinois, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

We truly enjoyed our stay here. Newly renovated and is exactly how it looks in the pictures. Very comfortable King bed and sofa for relaxing. Lots of drawers for storage of clothes, etc. Nice mini fridge with small freezer, microwave, pod coffee maker, toaster and dishes. Beautiful bathroom with lots of counter space as well as drawers to store things and a great shower. Also the use of a washer and dryer was very helpful for us. They have a beautiful back deck and yard for relaxing as well. Izey, their pup, was a joy to hang out with in the yard. Jody and Norm were great hosts and very quick to respond to any questions about the place or the area. We would love to come back sometime but maybe not during the Cherry Festival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a weekend getaway

The renovations were perfectly done. The space is very clean, bright, and welcoming. Almost every exterior wall is covered with a window, so tons of natural light. The bed was comfortable! Only con was that the bicycles weren’t in working order. The tires were under inflated. We tried pumping them up, but it was uncomfortable because the owner was hawking over us…felt like we were doing something wrong but the book said we could use the air compressor. Just awkward. We were in a hurry expecting the bikes to be ready to go. Also, this isn’t necessarily a con, just depends on the person. But, if you are expecting privacy this isn’t the place for you. The suite entrance is through a back door and mud room. The owners use the same entrance and mud room. The suite is French glass doors, so zero sound barrier. And the owners leave the door into their kitchen wide open so you can hear everything. But, if you want someone who greets you with a hand shake, knocks on your door to ask how you’re doing, and engages in conversation, then this is the place for you. Jody is very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024