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

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Front Street3 min walk
Traverse City Visitor Center3 min drive
Traverse City Beach5 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)7 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody and Norm are the best. Perfect location to see all TC has to offer. Enjoyed our stay here will be back again.

Chrisie M.

Oct 24, 2023

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

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

However, two person max in room.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Former guest pets still ok

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
Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 4 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬14 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. Bryant Park and Old Mission Peninsula are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

30 May 2024

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.

24 Oct 2023

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.

9 Oct 2023

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.

5 Sept 2023

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.

15 Aug 2023

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.

11 July 2023

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

7 July 2023

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

1 July 2023

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.

26 June 2023

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.

23 Mar 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Trip

We had a great stay in Traverse City! The location was close to everything and our hosts had great recommendations! Definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This was perfect for a 3 day, 2 night getaway to Traverse City! The property is close to downtown and on a beautiful tree lined quiet street. The owners were accommodating and available if needed. The room was clean, bed comfortable and perfect with an electric fireplace to take the morning chill away. No more motels/hotels for us!! We recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

14 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Cozy

The Bayside Suite is centrally located. You can easily access downtown as well as both peninsulas. Jody and Norm are wonderful and friendly hosts. They will assist you with recommendations. In fact, Jody even offered a name of a driver when we were having difficulty hiring Uber. The suite is very clean and roomy, and the bed is especially comfortable. It was a perfect place for a long weekend in Traverse City.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

This was our first time to TC . Norm and Jody have a lovely place . It was everything we needed, clean and comfortable. The location was close to everything! We highly recommend Bay Towne Suite .

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We had a great and easy weekend stay at the suite. Location was excellent for easy proximity to airport and able to walk downtown & to one of the beaches. Communication with the property hosts was excellent. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent choice for our stay

Facilities were very nice. The hosts were always readily available when contacted which wasn't very frequently because the unit had just about everything we needed. Hosts were very social although we didnt always take advantage of their hospitality. Hosts provided alot of great information about the local attractions and restaurants which was very useful to us.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

25 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and hospitality!

Check in was very easy, with video instructions as well. The location was great, with a beautiful walk downtown. The room was clean and we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Coming to TC for years and staying in hotels, we wanted something closer to downtown. We even learned about a few new spots to hit from our great guests. We will be back...

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

13 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We loved the location; walking distance to downtown and the beach. Beach accessories were a huge plus. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Would stay again when in TC.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TC Anniversary Trip

Jodie and Norm were fantastic. Everything from the check-in to any requests we had were met! The location of the property is great! We did several day trips to explore Michigan! A perfect week for our 40th Anniversary!! Thank you so much for your hospitality!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

22 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place in Traverse City

The hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. They provided advice, great amenities, and their space was excellent. We loved the room, their advice about the area, and things to do. Their amenities were great. The bed was super comfortable. Enjoyed their dog, too. Very generous hosts. We would gladly stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R. A.

20 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We couldn't have asked for more. Our hosts were extremely helpful and it was nice to get to know them. We'll surely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

15 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

I had a wonderful long weekend at Bay Town Suite! I was in Traverse City for preparation activities for our daughter’s wedding, and the location was excellent for all of my activities. Jodi couldn’t have been more helpful with managing my stay. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lainie S.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This was a great to stay for the weekend. The place was clean and close to all Areas of downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

15 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place/Location!

Everything was as described, very clean, close to downtown Traverse City, would stay again in the future. The hosts had a binder full of recommendations and were friendly and helpful throughout the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jody Mackey

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!