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Make memories on Grand Traverse East Bay.

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On the beach
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 4354 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Make memories on Grand Traverse East Bay.

Location is everything! Our Condo is located in the beautiful Shores Resort on Grand Traverse East Bay. Views of The Bay may be seen from our balcony on the top floor that is a nice and quiet corner unit. Close enough to Traverse City that you may ride your bike down the TART Trail to downtown Traverse City and yet completely out of the traffic. (If you are looking for a larger 1 bedroom Condo, we have one of those available. Just go to 4356538.) We are in the middle of everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Winery tours, Micro-brews, cherry, apple, and blue berry picking, casinos, water sports, hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, shopping, foodie stops, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Sleeping Bear dunes, and festivals almost every weekend during the summer months. Some just decide to relax on their balcony or on the beach and enjoy their favorite drink.

Housekeeping Services Are Undertaken Before The Beginning Of Every Rental Period. The Following Items Are Provided: 40" Smart TV, Cable Service including HBO, DVD Player, Wifi, Air Conditioning, queen size Murphy Bed, Couch With Hide-a-bed, Plates, Glasses, Silverware, Garbage Bags, Microwave, Toaster, Stove Top, Refrigerator, Pots/pans, Can Opener, Cork Remover, Coffee Maker, Coffee, Coffee Filters, Hairdryer, (4) Bath Towels, (4) Hand Towels, (4) Wash Clothes, Napkins, Facial Tissue, Hand Soap, Dish Washing Liquid, Vacuum Cleaner, Cleaning Products, Pub Table And 2 Chairs, Side Table, Armoire, Deck Table And 2 Chairs (on The Deck that has views of Grand Traverse East Bay).
Not Included: Telephone, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Oven, Washer Or Dryer.

Property manager

Barry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: All Condos at The Shores are non-smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 354 square feet

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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 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: Pets are not allowed in The Shores complex.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children love playing in The Grand Traverse Bay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Make Memories Grand Traverse East Bay Condo Williamsburg
Make Memories Grand Traverse East Bay Williamsburg
Make Memories Grand Traverse East Bay
Make Memories Grand Traverse

About the area

Map
Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 6 min drive
  • Front Street - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make memories on Grand Traverse East Bay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Make memories on Grand Traverse East Bay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make memories on Grand Traverse East Bay.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Make memories on Grand Traverse East Bay. located?

Located in Williamsburg, this beachfront condo building is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach and LochenHeath Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Make memories on Grand Traverse East Bay. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eva F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekender
-property was very, very clean. -Barry was very accommodating. -pleasant stay. -toaster was obviously not cleaned as there were crumbs all over it. -new bathtub liner needed. -otherwise - all good!🙂
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jodi F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a fan
Dirty - property and beds need to be updated.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Barry was amazing & for the price it wasn’t terrible but the pictures were ver
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
TVC condo
Small and nice. Great location as well

10/10 Excellent

rod B.

We had everything we needed great location looking at the bay
This was updated and very clean we felt like we were at home really enjoyed this day and it’s located in a great area thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

Comfortable & beautiful surroundings.
Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Linda C.

Great location but truly needs updating
Very quiet location. It is clean. It's just you kind of get put off when you walk in and everything looks quite old and needing updating. The murphy bed was fine and I believe the couch with a pull out bed is newer. It's the stained bath matt, old stained glider chair, old carpet, old dusty blinds and very old small cabinetry in the kitchen area that makes you feel like you are staying in your grandmother's attic. Again, it's clean. Very nice clientele in the area. Owner is very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Charming studio
Adorably charming studio condo with access to everything. Steps away from the beach and pool. Moments away from Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, as well as downtown. Perfect for a couple needing a romantic getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Dorothy D.

Worked out great for what i needed.
Good location, nice view, well-stocked and very comfortable. Only issue was 3rd floor walk-up on move-in day. Being a single 70-yr old, who was staying for 3+ weeks, i had lots to haul in and out. After resting when move-in was finalized, i found stairs not to be an issue for me during my stay. Unit was clean, cozy, and quiet.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

George G.

Great Stay
The property was beautifully decorated and quite comfortable. The only drawback was the 3 flights of stairs. We are older and moving in was tiring, however we got used to it and enjoyed it. For future reference you may want to leave detailed instructions on how to operate the tv. We had never seen anything like that having had Directv and cable. Otherwise a very comfortable stay!!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Constance P., Englewood Florida

Wonderful time in Acme
Communication with Barry was excellent and timely. The facility was clean and setup to walk into and use. Thank you for having coffee, etc. available when we arrived. We would definitely book this facility again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Becky S.

Great little place!
I will admit when we first arrived I thought the condo was way too small. But once we got settled, it was fine for just the 2 of us. It's very clean and well appointed. Our only complaint is that the mattress dipped a little in the middle. I do think it needs replaced.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Very nice condo, with a great view.
The room was very nice; clean and nicely furnished and decorated. The condo was smaller than we expected though..The resort was very nice also and employees were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Scott W.

Perfect for our short stay for 2 adults
Close to Traverse City and perfect for 2 adults. Will try to get back in warmer weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Easy to find. Beautiful view. Clean interior. Good for 2 people.
The property is very nice and is perfect for two people to get away for the weekend. The drive isn't too long to downtown, and there are a lot of places to eat right around the condo! I would recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Great First Experience with HomeAway
Let me start off by saying that Barry was excellent to deal with! It was our Anniversary weekend, and we unfortunately had a death in the family. Barry worked with us to make sure we could arrive later than expected, and he made extra accommodations to make sure we were happy with our stay. The property is in a great area, not far from downtown. It was very clean, and well maintained. The furniture in the living room has to be moved around in order to pull down the bed, but overall, it wasn't really an inconvenience. I only have 2 negative things to say, and Barry and his home, have nothing to do with them. First, the cleaning crews were clearly smoking pot outside on the balcony's while they were cleaning. It was a beautiful day, and I wanted to have the doorwall open, but the smell was too strong. Second, the spiders/webs outside are out of control. I feel like they could spend some money to have all the buildings sprayed. All in all, the visit was great! I would definitely consider it a destination to return to!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Ken R.

Very Nice Overall
Our unit was very clean and well furnished with everything we needed for a weeks stay. The furnishings themselves were a bit dated, especially the sofa. This was a small unit as was correctly described but we were well aware of that; enough room for 2 comfortably. The comfort of the Murphy bed was a surprise and a plus. We were initially skeptical of the bed but it was actually very nice to sleep on. Nice location, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Traverse City but close enough to easily go there when we wanted to. Close to grocery shopping. The owner kept in contact before and during the rental and was easy to communicate with. No complaints at all but perhaps the owner will replace the sofa soon as it was definitely more than well worn.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Shauna P.

Great location on the beach!
We had a nice stay here and would definitely stay again. When we arrived the electric stove was not working, which was pretty inconvenient, but we contacted the owner and he took care of it right away. It was fixed late that night. We enjoyed sitting by the beach and rented paddleboards for an afternoon. The unit is very small, but had all the amenities we needed! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Alex J.

Great location and good value.
Really enjoyed our stay. The condo was advertised as accommodating 4 but was only big enough for 2. Great location and close to a great variety of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Dianna O.

good location, easy in and out, compact but works
great bed, nice deck with partial view of water. kitchen loaded with accessories but very tight working space. nice bathroom and third floor location so no noise above you. fast internet and dock to walk out on at beach. good landlords and pool for your pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Very nice small condo and resort grounds perfect for a couple
Very nice property ! Lots of amenities I.E. beach , pool , pool deli and snack bar also jet ski and boat rentals. I would totally recommend this to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A.

The property was really nice! Beautiful view of bay! Very nice pool and the grounds were well main
My wife and I had a great time. The condo had everything we needed and was very comfortable. It was located in a nice part of town and had a big grocery store and a Kmart within a half mile. We will DEFINITELY be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Joni H., Holland, MI

Nice little home base in TC
Much smaller than we expected, but was fine for the two of us for just two nights. Everything was very clean and the studio had everything we needed to be comfortable. We also appreciated having access to Grand Traverse resort amenities across the street and being close to area attractions. The view of the East Bay was very nice as well. We'd definitely stay here again for a short stay. Note: this is a 3rd floor studio, so be prepared to climb a few flights of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

great condo, location and Barry
My husband and I stayed at the condo for a long weekend. We had great experience. The condo was nice, clean and had everything we needed. The location was great too, just by the lake, close to Traverse City downtown. Barry was super nice, very responsive and had everything well organized. We definitely recommend this condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2016