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The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown |

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown |

The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown |
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Living Area: Queen Murphy Bed

A spacious, updated apartment located in the world-famous French Cat. Two queen beds and one bathroom. Just a short walk to everything downtown. It is 1/2 mile from the beach and 1/2 block from Tart trail. Enjoy the weather with your own private balcony. This is a second floor apartment with no elevator service.

This apartment is a fabulous space. Located in a boarding house which was built in the 1800s, this apartment is a modern beauty. Approx 450 square feet of brand new finishes, make this one of the most exciting furnished apartment spaces available in Traverse City. The flooring has been replaced but it is very slanted, its totally safe but there is about an 18" increase from one side of the unit to the other. Eighth street is a mixed-use neighborhood, with both businesses and homes . This apartment is upstairs with no elevator service.

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

NEED PEACE OF MIND? CHECK OUT OUR DAMAGE WAIVER PROTECTION!
With every Elevated Homes & Hospitality stay you will receive an affordable travel investment that pays for itself and helps provide our guest with a peace of mind. It provides five VERY important coverage guarantees to make you feel more confident when you book with us!

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
Browse the hotspots such as restaurants and popular wineries, see property info, browse attractions, claim discounted offers included in your stay, and so much more in one convenient place

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
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this apartment's walkable location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Front Street. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, fireplace, and living room
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Front Street

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The City Roost with Balcony Traverse City
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The City Roost with Balcony Private vacation home
The City Roost with Balcony Private vacation home Traverse City

The City Roost @ Timberline Flats | Balcony | Walkable | AC | Downtown | Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The City Roost was the perfect walking distance to downtown. It had everything we needed and was as described. We had a great stay and will for sure be back to see Traverse City again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were aware of the 18” slant in the floor…. However, it did affect us a little especially getting up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. We had no problem with the stairs. We did enjoy the balcony at the end of our evening.We asked in advance (because of a doctor’s appointment) if we could park at noon and they did accommodate, which was much appreciated. We actually didn’t even return to the apartment until about seven that evening beautiful area and a great walk to downtown.Husband’s doctor recommended Towne Plaza for breakfast …. Eclectic and delicious.Getaways are what you make it‼
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
TV not available. They had a cable connected to the wall, but it didn’t reach the TV. Roku hooked up although no instructions on how to get it to work. Spent an hour trying to get the TV to work so we could watch a college game. No luck! Refrigerator tiny. Should have a taller refrigerator that includes a freezer. We stayed for three days and brought items that had to stay frozen. Had to keep purchasing ice to keep it cold as best as possible. Costco has small refrigerator freezers that would align with this property. Instead, they purchased a refrigerator that fits in a dorm room. The floor is extremely slanted, understanding that it’s an old house. The bedroom area had a foam bed which now I understand why. You sink in so you don’t roll. The bathroom has a very tiny sink with extremely low water pressure. The shower wasn’t clean very well because I had hair left in it from the previous renters. Had to wipe out the shower before I could shower. The shower has two knobs for hot and cold water. I would recommend changing this to one handle so you can adjust water levels accordingly. I had to keep turning the hot water knob and the cold water knob to get it to be regulated. This property is not recommended for older adults. 20 or 30-year-old’s only! The only positive thing was the outdoor porch. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and close to town, however the structure of the entire apartment is tilted and drops about 10 inches and is a trip hazard throughout. So much that it was difficult to sleep as my body was working not to roll all night. We decided to check out after the first night instead of staying the 3 we had booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was good. It was a little smaller than it looks in the pictures, but overall it was a good place to stay for our weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding. Perfect for our trip. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A bit of history

Loved the City Roost. I grew up two blocks north of the Roost on Washington Street. Back in the late 60s and early 70s the first floor was a meat market and store where we got pop and junk food. During our stay, we have coffee or cocktails on the balcony and reminisce about those days
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M., Holland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Good location. Apartment was clean and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

The place was very clean, and communication with the owner was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location…easy walk to downtown Traverse City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

NextHome R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Host & Location Great, Unit Not So Much.

You can't deny the location is great. The unit not so much. Nothing in the house is level. The shower is so small, a toddler would barely fit. The shower head was terrible and I did call and ask Troy to replace it and he did. Troy and the location are great. I spent most of my time out and away from the unit, because it is so uncomfortable to walk around in it. I will not stay again and I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aesthetics By Sophia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short start cherry festival

Walking distance to front street through nice neighborhood. We drove to beach. Cute town with nice stores and places to eat. Fun for families or couples
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness

In TC

It was a fun time in TC
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

Loved the location! Walking distance to Front St, the waterfront both on the bay and to an awesome 4 mile walking trail around Boardman Lake. Definitely an older building, but knew this going in because of the amazing details given ahead of time. Inside the apartment was a really cool industrial meets farmhouse meets old historical vibe. Property management was prompt with all communication. Great for our wine weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Overall it was freat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place and location, fantastic host, will definitely be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space! We enjoyed it very much and will be back again!

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!!

Really enjoyed our stay!! Location was perfect, downtown with in walking distance through beautiful neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

THOMAS Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traverse City Hide Away

Great Spot to Spend a Night in Downtown Traverse City, Conveniently Located !!!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thorne W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Visit to in-laws

Terrible, mis-represented, significant structural defects, absolutely a horrific decision to utilize this property in its current state.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time

A nice place. We loved the balcony 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Carrie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not newly remodeled & plush like the website says.

I was expecting an old house that had been updated. This was an old house with extremely stained carpet on the steps, a chipped and broken door to get in and overall dingy hall and outside. The room was just as pictured which is what we were expecting. The 18 inch slope was also expected. The smell of the condo was unexpected and smelled of old laundry. They replace all of our towels because of the smell but the replacements also stunk like they’d not been laundered. The sheets also smelled like sour laundry. We ended up buying our own towels because it was so smelly. Location was good and easy to walk to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

The City Roost is amazing! I will definitely be staying here again next time I am back in Traverse City. The room was clean and in a great location with walking distance to everything in downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It ok for the price

It’s ok … I wouldn’t stay here again, very noisy (traffic). The bathroom is SUPER tiny. The floors are very uneven. The bed was very comfy and it is within walking distance to downtown so that is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brian B., Duluth, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Small, but clean and convenient

It's kindof a funky space, but they've made the most of it. Very clean, comfortable. Walking distance to DT Traverse City and the lake through a nice neighborhood with beautiful historical houses.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022