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Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay

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Fully renovated in 2024, this spacious modern space awaits you!
Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay

Fully renovated in 2024, Bay Town Suite is a modern luxury space at an affordable price. Walk to downtown and local beaches or take advantage of complementary bicycles and be there in minutes. Relax in the evening with a glass of wine and a fire; in your suite or by the flagstone patio. Vacation like a pro and learn where the locals go to have fun in and around the area from your superhosts. Our suite offers privacy, quality, prime location, and affordability in the heart of Traverse City.

Our private King suite includes a full bathroom, King bed, mini fridge, microwave, free wifi, flat screen tv, fireplace and more. Enjoy our spacious deck, use of grill, and flagstone fire pit for evening fires. Join us for happy hour on the patio and get the inside scoop on Traverse City from a local perspective.

Our suite is just 4 blocks from downtown Traverse City and 2 blocks to the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, Bryant park beach. Conquer the traffic and parking by using our two complimentary bikes or enjoy a leisurely walk down historic Washington Street to shops and dining.

As an educator and retired business owner, we have lived in the Traverse City area for over 30 years and enjoy dining, entertainment, and the beauty of Traverse City and surrounding parts of Northern Michigan. We are excited to share our love for the area with our guests.

Property manager

Jody Mackey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
However, two person max in room.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Former guest pets still ok
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bay Town Suite --Hospitality By the Bay located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay and Bryant Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safe, warm, and cozy
I had a very enjoyable stay. I love Traverse City in the winter; it's so beautiful. Jody and Norm were amazing hosts, giving thought to every detail of the stay. The fireplace was a nice, inviting touch. Everything was modern and nicely decorated but had a homey feeling as well. I would highly recommend Hospitality by the Bay and would stay again when traveling to TC!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway.
We enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very helpful with restaurant recommendations and the location was excellent. The beach was a short walk. Couldn’t ask for better!😊
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing in traverse city
our suite was wonderfully set up and ready for us. Beautiful, clean facilities and comfortable couch and bed. Perfectly located to bike or walk downtown or drive up on Mission Peninsula. We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TravetseCoty
Beautiful suite! Welcoming hosts! Convenient location. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TC
Everything was 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic stay at this gem in Traverse City! The owners clearly care about making sure everything is just right for those staying with them, attending to seemingly small things like providing detailed instructions about use of tv and thermostat, to the much bigger things like providing great recs for places to go and restaurants to try. The room itself is spacious and the bed so comfortable. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Reuben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Overall, very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient, clean, & comfy
Excellent & communicative hosts. Ultra clean & modern space. Easy parking. Close to many Traverse City attractions. Cruiser bikes & beach chairs made out trip more fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet and safe. Easy to get to other places
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The rental was impeccable in terms of cleanliness, quality and taste. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Definitely deserves their outstanding ratings!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amber E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little spot
Great little studio with clean and fresh decor. Wonderful location! Would recommend more silverware and dishes that are actually microwaveable but overall, would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traverse City weekend
The property was great. The hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home away from home! Great location - we could walk to downtown, beach, etc.
Lovely facility. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place
We truly enjoyed our stay here. Newly renovated and is exactly how it looks in the pictures. Very comfortable King bed and sofa for relaxing. Lots of drawers for storage of clothes, etc. Nice mini fridge with small freezer, microwave, pod coffee maker, toaster and dishes. Beautiful bathroom with lots of counter space as well as drawers to store things and a great shower. Also the use of a washer and dryer was very helpful for us. They have a beautiful back deck and yard for relaxing as well. Izey, their pup, was a joy to hang out with in the yard. Jody and Norm were great hosts and very quick to respond to any questions about the place or the area. We would love to come back sometime but maybe not during the Cherry Festival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend getaway
The renovations were perfectly done. The space is very clean, bright, and welcoming. Almost every exterior wall is covered with a window, so tons of natural light. The bed was comfortable! Only con was that the bicycles weren’t in working order. The tires were under inflated. We tried pumping them up, but it was uncomfortable because the owner was hawking over us…felt like we were doing something wrong but the book said we could use the air compressor. Just awkward. We were in a hurry expecting the bikes to be ready to go. Also, this isn’t necessarily a con, just depends on the person. But, if you are expecting privacy this isn’t the place for you. The suite entrance is through a back door and mud room. The owners use the same entrance and mud room. The suite is French glass doors, so zero sound barrier. And the owners leave the door into their kitchen wide open so you can hear everything. But, if you want someone who greets you with a hand shake, knocks on your door to ask how you’re doing, and engages in conversation, then this is the place for you. Jody is very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrisie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay amazing hospitality and location
Jody and Norm are the best. Perfect location to see all TC has to offer. Enjoyed our stay here will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Very nice suite close to downtown. Friendly host. We enjoyed the fireplace because the weather was rainy and chilly. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Neighborhood
Owner super friendly and property well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Space was spotless and a great location. Jody was super friendly and made sure our stay was perfect! Will book again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
I’d completely stay here again. Owner was very responsive and helpful. Perfect size for a getaway for my hubby and me. Oh! And the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on outside of my own home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Florence USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cherry Festival
Love the quiet location and the spacious suite. This met our needs exactly, the hostess is very friendly and very easy to work with, would stay again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable!
Great location, super clean, very comfortable and Yzie was great to play fetch with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Our stay at the Bay Town Suite was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for better accommodations. The personal touch of the hostesses made it all more special. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Place was beautiful, extremely clean, Jody and Norm, very sweet. Jody goes above and beyond to respond to texts. Answers any questions quickly. Would definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jody Mackey

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Meet Norm & Jody:

We love living in Traverse City and we love to travel. One thing we've learned through travelling is how much we like staying with or meeting someone who knows the lay of the land. Getting the inside scoop on a destination makes everything about vacationing more enjoyable. We hope to offer that unique experience to you!

We enjoy beach time, dining out, great music, having fun with friends, and meeting new people. Bay Town Suite is our way of creating a business that capitalizes on our interests and expertise, while allowing us the freedom to enjoy and share the beauty of Traverse City.

-Jody is a 26 year veteran middle school teacher in Traverse City. She is the "CEO" of Bay Town Suite/Studio (great summer job!)
-Norm is semi-retired and living his best life with our wonder pup Yzie. He delivers mail on Mondays, and is Bay Town Suite/Studio property maintenance, co-manager, and fixer of everything.

Why they chose this property

We are in the heart of Traverse City on historic Washington Street. Just a short 20 minute walk takes you to all the shops and restaurants Traverse City has to offer. We are just 2 blocks to the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, Bryant park beach. Grab your complimentary beach gear and put your toes in the sand in minutes.

What makes this property unique

At Bay Town Suite, you get the best of both worlds, great accommodations and a personalized vacation with all the extra touches that the big hotels can't provide. Best of all is our location-- in the heart of downtown TC for a fraction of hotel prices!

Languages:

English

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