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Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse Area District Library
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown

After a full day of sight seeing and adventuring you will love to come home to our comfortable cozy condo located in the city limits of beautiful Traverse City. The Blue Heron is perfectly located across the street from West Grand Traverse Bay where you will want to play at the beach and sip wine as you experience the beautiful sunsets.

We are a short walk to all of Traverse City's unique shops and wonderful restaurants. A scenic drive will take you out to the award winning wineries on Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula. A bike ride on the 10 mile TART trail is awaiting you right out your door. Your children will enjoy a day of play at F&M park while you grill your dinner on the many grills provided directly across the street. Traverse City and the surrounding area has an endless list of adventures for you to explore including: golfing, boating, casinos, bike/boat, kayak , SUP rentals, hiking trails and cultural activities such as Interlochen Center for the Arts, Old Town Playhouse, not to mention our National Lake Shore just a short drive away.

Our comfortable cozy condo is fully stocked for your convenience. We have wood floors on the main level with a nice balcony to enjoy morning coffee. The spacious kitchen overlooks the main living area and is fully equipped with a full range and oven, a microwave and new dishwasher. We also supply a coffeemaker and a kuerig along with a full pantry. We are happy to provide a large smart TV with High Speed Fiber Optics Internet. Upstairs there are two bedrooms each with their own private bath, queen bed, and TV. The primary bedroom also has patio doors to a nice balcony.

Across the street is a large perfectly maintained public park with playground equipment and several grills. Also, right out of our building door is a large bike rack.

As the new owner of the Blue Heron, we want to assure all of our guests that you will continue to receive high quality service. We also will try to accommodate flexible schedules so please email for information about variable stays. Please note that we do not have elevators and we politely request no bachelor/bachelorette parties.

Google Map address: 100 Hope Street, Traverse City, MI. 49686
Keywords: Traverse City Downtown Condo








During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include laundry facilities. The condo offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Front Street and 6 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan
This condo offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Traverse City condo is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,259 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Our manager, Lisa, will explain your exit instructions when you check in. Please text her when you are leaving the property at the end of your stay. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, 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
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.

Traverse City, Michigan - Blue Heron Condo - Walk to the beach and Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

P S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charged for cleaning even though it was not used. Wasn't it clean already?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one the the nicest properties I have stayed at. It is comfortable, clean, well-stocked, and the location in Traverse is perfect....right in the heart of everything! The Manager is fabulous, and responds immediately. We were there for a wedding, and also to visit the casino, and this condo worked out perfect for four adults. Went to the top of my list of homes to revisit in the future. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A well maintained property in an excellent location. Cathy and Lisa are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at The Blue Heron. It has a great location for enjoying downtown. It was clean and well appointed. The only thing that would be helpful is a keyless entry system
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Hartland, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean and well stocked. It was close to everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to friends and others!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
5/5 StarsTitle: Perfect Girls’ Weekend Stay!We came to town in August for a girls’ weekend, and the Blue Heron was spot on with their description of the property and amenities! The space was clean, very quiet, and had plenty of room for five adults. The air conditioning kept us cool, and there were convenient parking spots available.A thoughtful bonus was the stocked toiletries, a full kitchen with multiple coffee options, plastic bags, and even some pantry items. The location was perfect—walking distance to downtown, the lake, and the beaches!The host/manager was amazing, a great communicator, and offered wonderful suggestions for things to do and places to eat.This place is truly five stars, and we highly recommend it for a great stay in Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, well furnished overall. I could ask for more laundry soap (2 pods only) compared to the abundance of other soaps, paper towels and toilet paper. Communication was the most I’ve ever had but almost to the point of being too much. Manager called two days prior to checkin to go over details and provide guidance…not email or text but a phone call. The day of checkin she was waiting for us. Once she found out we were running behind she requested a call to walk through the place after our arrival. And then two days before checkout I had a text with the standard checkout procedures.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice accommodations. Close to shops and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

The condo was perfect! So well stocked for cooking, so clean and a perfect location! We walked easily to town, and biked around as well. The property manager was so helpful! Highlights from our short trip: old mission lighthouse (about 25 min drive north- worth every second!) the beach is clear and shallow for miles…and not crowded! We also rented a pontoon boat at torch lake for a day- loved this! My kids loved biking around Boardman lake. We had an amazing time, and the condo was PERFECT for our family of 4!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt d.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was perfectly located for exploring Traverse City and the surrounding area. We traveled with a 1 & 3 year old and the condo worked out well for us. The unit came with a pack and play and a baby gate!We would certainly book this condo again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness

June week in Traverse City

Lovely condo -- very clean, quiet, and convenient to all downtown Traverse City sites -- Little Fleet, Front Street, lakeside parks, etc. Loved that it comes with a parking spot! We would stay again to enjoy a downtown Traverse City vacation or weekend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JeanAnn Pollick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was spotless. The coffee, and water was a nice touch too. I would choose this condo again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect place for a girls weekend! Very spacious, clean and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanci D., Chelsea, MI

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Our second time staying here - it was wonderful as always! Very clean, short walk to beach and restaurants. Very nice community.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

This condo is as beautiful as Traverse City!

There is nothing that this condo didn’t have. It is a stunning place to stay. Located a short walk from town it is also an easy drive to the airport and surrounding tourist destinations. We loved spending time at this beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!!

Absolutely loved our stay! The condo was adorable and the location was perfect! It was perfect for our weekend girls trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

This was our second stay. Love the condo. Decorated so cute and very clean. The personal touches are great. We enjoyed the complimentary wine and chocolates! The proximity to downtown TC is great! Nice to be able to walk to the local shops and restaurants! The perfect place for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traverse City Wine

Property was very clean and maintained. Lisa the property manager was friendly and showed us all the amenities upon our arrival. Each bedroom had its own private bathroom. Close to downtown shopping and restaurants. Will definitely book this unit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness

short weekend

great location. very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend in Traverse City

The unit was beautiful. Decorations were cute but not cheesy. Even though we needed very little in supplies Lisa made sure everything was available in the kitchen and bathrooms. We really enjoyed that each of the bedrooms had its own bathroom with another 1/2 bath on the main level. Lisa also provided great recommendations when asked - best cherry pie, farmer's market, and vegan restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall weekend fun

This condo is always immaculately clean. It’s in a nice location and close enough to downtown Traverse City to walk. Communication and check-in are great. Love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Just as described
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo, perfect location

We loved this condo! Super nice and great location. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024