Sunny West Bay Retreat, Cozy Apartment on the Bay, steps from Downtown.

Traverse City, Michigan
$366 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay


Wake up in a sun-filled apartment steps from West Bay, cross the street to the beach, and walk two blocks to the best of downtown Traverse City. This ground-floor suite inside a passive solar home has its own private entrance and keyless lock — your own space, your own schedule. Perfect for a couple or small group ready to explore Michigan's most beloved lakeside town.
The apartment includes a queen bedroom, a living area with a memory foam sofa bed, a full bath with tub, and a bay-view kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and sink. Cable TV and high-speed Wi-Fi are included. Park your car in the gravel driveway when you arrive — you won't need it again.
West End Beach is directly across the street. The TART bicycle trail runs right outside. Two blocks away you'll find breweries, wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, and live music in the heart of downtown TC. Bay Bakery, Frenchie's, Sledders Restaurant, and Wonder Freeze ice cream are all just down the block — whether you're here for the beaches, the trails, the food scene, the festivals, or simply an escape up north, this is your ideal base camp.

Rooms and spaces
Bedroom: queen bed. Living area: memory foam sofa bed. Bathroom: full bath with tub. Kitchen: kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

Amenities (select from VRBO's checklist — key ones to flag)
High-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV, full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, private entrance, keyless entry, on-site parking.

House rules
No smoking indoors or outdoors. This is a strictly non-smoking property.

Location description
Located in a residential neighborhood three blocks from downtown Traverse City, directly across from West End Beach and the TART bicycle trail. On-site parking available — but you may not open your car door for days.

Read More Expand
  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Memory Foam Mattress Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Annual Offsets Purchased For At Least 10% Of Carbon Footprint Recycling Some Profits Reinvested In Community And Sustainability Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Waste Recycling Policy
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator (full Size) Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jul 16, 2019

    Stayed Jul 10, 2019

    Walkable to everywhere you'd want to go. Hosts have coffee, bottle of wine, across from the West Bay. Every amenity one could ask for. One of you just get lucky kind of places! These folks have thought of everything!! The very best anyone could imagine in Traverse City, the friendliest, most centrally located place in town! Can't say enough about what a wonderful place to stay! Only wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Jerry

    Submitted Jun 11, 2018

    Stayed Jun 9, 2018

    Great location, cool unit...well done. Great amenities provided. (Sbux Kuerig Coffee, even cream in the fridge!) Beautiful view of the lake across the main road!

  • Todd O.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    From reservation through advance info all the way to arrivals

  • Amy O.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    We had a wonderful time at The Rock Shop 2. The hosts were very informative and ready to help if we needed anything. It is a great location for the trails and for downtown activities. Would stay there again.

  • David O.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Vacation to northern Michigan lake towns, and enjoyed this rental apartment. Walking distance to food, shops, beach, and very clean. Would certainly stay again.

  • Rick T.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    Loved the location, cleanliness and information provided by owner.

  • Marie C.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    Location is just one of the best qualities of Rock Shop 2. Bob and Becky have thought of everything when they designed the special quarters for out of town guest. Highly recommend staying with them.

  • Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    We loved our stay from the moment we walked in. Better than expected accommodations: clean, comfortable, quiet and the perfect location. We will definitely return!

  • Vicky B.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    This former Rock Shop was the perfect location for us to hang out over Labor Day weekend. We drove out to the Mission Lighthouse and learned about Petoskey stones and the challenging work of the lightkeepers including the woman who took over at age 66 when her lightkeeper husband died after an illness. The apartment was easily walkable to breweries, coffee shops, restaurants, and shops in TC. Can't wait to go back.

  • Paul H.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    The location is great, and the view is beautiful! We could walk anywhere we wanted and there were snacks, coffee, and a soaps provided.

  • Dan K.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    Clean, well thought out. Great location.

  • Jan D.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    My husband, adult son and I were in Traverse City for a wedding at Jacob’s Farm and this apartment was perfect for us. The fact that it was on the first floor was a plus for the two of us who are seniors. Everything anyone could need was provided, and cleanliness is obviously important to the owners. The location worked well for what we were there for, but it would be perfect for any TC activities. We could see the lake from our front window so it’s not far to the beach. The owners were very nice and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this apartment and I hope we can make it back there again sometime to relax.

  • Will H.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We had a lovely stay at this VRBO. Cute decorations and a comfortable space, very quiet for sleeping, ultra close to the bay, and clear and quick communication. 10/10 will stay again.

  • Wynnifred J.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    Perfect location, clean, beautiful view of the lake! Well stocked.

Your dates are Available!

Total

Includes taxes and fees
$366+
View details