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Condo in Traverse City
Access All of Downtown from THIS Location
Want to be close to everything downtown Traverse City has to offer? This brand new condo is within walking distance to all of downtown, from North Peak Brewing Company to the West, to The Cook's House to the East and Clinch Park and Marina to the north on the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay. Make yourself at home in an easy to access garden level unit. Only a few steps down...no need to lug your baggage up multiple flights of stairs. Unit includes SmartTV and SmartLock.
$174 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Stunning Downtown Condo: Capri 106
Brand New Capri! Stunning downtown condo close to everything! Two blocks from Front Street and all downtown has to offer; restaurants, bars, beaches, festivals, and more! King bed and a pull out couch sleeps four. Stocked kitchen, private laundry, and smart TVs in the bedroom and living room.This condo is located at the corner of Cass St and E Eighth Street in the heart of downtown. Parking is first-come-first-serve with the Olde Town Parking Garage next door.
$158 per night
Condo in Traverse City
Downtown Traverse City Condo
New condo located in downtown Traverse City. Walk to bars and restaurants, beaches and the Boardman river. A great place to experience the beauty of Traverse City as well as being in heart of the action. Walk to a bakery for coffee and breakfast, then to the beach and farmers market for the afternoon, followed by an excellent restaurant and sunset for dinner. Do all of this, and never have to step into your car. Paradise!
$127 per night
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Stay near Traverse City's top sights

Photo of Traverse City State Park
Traverse City State Park19 locals recommend
Photo of Grand Traverse Mall
Grand Traverse Mall31 locals recommend
Photo of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons130 locals recommend
Photo of Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge7 locals recommend
Photo of Clinch Park
Clinch Park89 locals recommend
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Apache Trout Grill61 locals recommend

Traverse City beach vacation rentals

Loft in Traverse City
Downtown Loft in Historic Building
$250 per night
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Tiny home in Kalkaska
Boardman River Tiny House near Traverse City
$126 per night
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Cabin in Kalkaska
Boardman River Woodland Cabin near Traverse City
$178 per night
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Guest suite in Cedar
Charming Suite nr Leland 1 KBr/1Bath w Fridge, Mic
$184 per night
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Downtown Traverse City vacation rentals

Rental unit in Traverse City
The Northern Nook ★ Downtown • Relaxing • Nature
$106 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Fresh Downtown TC Condo
$162 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Modern State 105, Contemporary Downtown Condo
$252 per night
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Rental unit in Traverse City
Modern Historic Firehouse in TC
$210 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Capri 313 the Heart of Downtown Traverse City
$153 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Modern and Stylish Condo Close to Downtown!
$146 per night
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Rental unit in Traverse City
Center City Lofts 508-2 Near Town and TART Trail
$115 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Capri 210: Delightful Downtown TC Getaway
$145 per night
Condo in Traverse City
NEW Slabtown Suites on Front Street Unit 203
$156 per night
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Loft in Traverse City
Romantic Industrial-Boho Loft close to Downtown
$138 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Modern, newer TC condo, 5 minute walk to downtown
$124 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Capri 002-Cozy Downtown Close to Everything Condo
$228 per night
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Traverse City summer vacation rentals

Condo in Traverse City
Slabtown Luxury Condo in TC, Short walk to beach
$156 per night
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Townhouse in Traverse City
Spacious TC Forest Condo w/ Porches & Brook View!
$219 per night
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Rental unit in Traverse City
New Condo Near Downtown
$122 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Walk the Entire Downtown from 1 Location
$179 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Artfully decorated Downtown Condo: Capri 004
$163 per night
Rental unit in Traverse City
Spacious Downtown Apartment in Historic Firehouse
$206 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
NEW Slabtown Suites on Front Street Unit 303
$141 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Capri 3 - Downtown TC Condo (Amazing Location)
$176 per night
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Rental unit in Traverse City
Center City Lofts 510-1 Near Town and TART Trail
$83 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Capri condo unit 107 Downtown Traverse City
$161 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Downtown Front Street Suite With Carefree Checkout
$95 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
New, Modern Condo in Downtown Traverse City
$172 per night
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Your guide to Traverse City

Introduction

Traverse City has emerged as one of the most charming getaways along the Lake Michigan shore, beloved for its natural setting, its historic small-town architecture, and its vibrant music and art scene. Whether you’re exploring by bike or car, you'll want to devote a day to the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes, and spend several more visiting wineries and small coastal towns such as Williamsburg, Glen Arbor, and Suttons Bay. A finger of land extends from Traverse City into Lake Michigan, splitting Grand Traverse Bay in two, and you can drive its length to the lighthouse at the end. This corner of northern Michigan is known for its cherry orchards, and summer offers a profusion of fresh fruit and pies. There’s even a cherry festival in July.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Traverse City?

The lower peninsula of Michigan has four distinct seasons. Both spring (April-May) and fall (October-November) are gorgeous times to stay in one of the city’s vacation rentals, with cool temperatures and plenty of color, whether spring wildflowers or autumn leaves. Summer begins properly in June, which boasts some of the best weather of the year. Peak heat and peak humidity arrive together in July and August, with many days in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit. While sunny days are frequent in summer, so are rains, so bring rain jackets along with your shorts and sunblock, and keep bug spray around for the evening mosquito onslaught. Winters this far north get cold — really cold — and plenty of snow comes off the lake. Pack plenty of layers and sturdy outerwear.


What are the top things to do in Traverse City?

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Stretching along 64 miles of Lake Michigan coast, Sleeping Bear Dunes is a national treasure. During the warm months, you can relax on the sandy beaches and canoe in the rivers. The 22-mile paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is the easiest to navigate by foot, bike, and wheelchair; other trails for hikers climb up the bluffs or plunge into the forests.

Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Not far outside downtown Traverse City is a complex of striking Victorian brick buildings and wooded parklands. This former psychiatric hospital, which opened in 1885 and closed a century later, fell into disrepair until a massive redevelopment project brought it back to life. Now it is home to condos, offices, and boutiques. You can take a historic tour of the unrestored buildings and tunnels, or stick to the restaurants, bars, and a warren of artisan shops.

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Most years, Interlochen, located 15 miles south of Traverse City, hosts hundreds of concerts, theater performances, and other events. Many are free and outdoors, and their frequency crescendos in summer, when the center’s youth camps draw students from all over the world.