The Bish:Dog-Friendly Downtown Retreat – Enjoy Spring with Your Pup!

THE BISH

SLEEPS: 2
BEDROOMS: 1
BATHROOMS: 1
*Located near downtown Traverse City
*Minutes from West End Beach
*Dog park & pickleball courts just outside the condo building
*30 Minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
*No elevator

Bicycle+Fish= The BISH

What more could you ask for? This sleek, 2nd floor condo, within walking (or biking) distance to downtown Traverse City, sparks the joy of a romantic getaway for two (2) with their fur baby, or a writer's retreat for the sole traveler who wants to enjoy the space of the condo, while enjoying the city. The kitchen is open and you can continue the conversation from the meal prep to the living room. All your convenient kitchen appliances are available, including a dishwasher and washer/dryer. The comfortable bedroom has a simple design with a queen bed.

Next to the dog park, and the pickle ball courts, with sand volleyball nearby. It's just a short jaunt to one of many wine tours. A fishing charter is one of many options. The opportunity to get away from your routine and explore the eclectic Traverse City. Don't forget to indulge in the many cherry options you'll encounter along your way.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes-central air

Attractions/Activities:
Clinch Park: 3 min (.8 miles)
Front Street: 5 minutes (1.8 miles)
H2O Sports Rentals 5 min (1.2 miles
Mission Point Lighthouse: 19 minutes (12 miles)
Tall Ship Manitou: 4 minutes (1.4 miles)
Traverse Area Recreational Trail 1 minutes (.4 miles)
Turtle Creek Casino: 22 minutes (12.3 miles)
West End Beach 2 min (.2 Miles)

Bathrooms: One bathroom-Shower, sink, toilet


Beach/Swimming: West End Beach within 2 minutes(.2 miles)

Bedroom Configurations: Queen size Bed

Boat Rentals (In order of distance):
Blue Sky Rentals: 6 minutes (3.3 miles)
Memories Traverse City Rental: 7 minutes (3.3 miles)
H2O Sport Rentals: 16 minutes (7.9 miles)

Boat Launch: There is a public boat launch at Clinch Park (1.2 Miles) however there is not room at property for a trailer so that would need to be left in nearby city lot (please contact Clinch Marina for more info)

Cable: Not traditional cable. Local channels on Antenna and a Roku Smart TV available for streaming. Please bring your account log in information for streaming.

Cell Phone Service: All major providers work well

Coffee Maker: Drip coffee maker(filters and coffee provided), there is also a French Press available

Distances (In Order of Distance):
Mackinaw City 2 hour & 10 minutes(105 miles)
Detroit: 4 hours & 10 minutes (254 miles)
Chicago: 5 hours & 7 minutes (346 miles)
Milwaukee: 6 hours & 48 minutes (407 miles)

Drinking Water: City water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Events:
Traverse City holds many summer events, such as:
National Cherry Festival: First week of July
Northwestern Michigan Fair: Mid August
Traverse City Horse Show: Last two weekends of June
Great Lakes Equestrian Festivals: All weekends in July and first two weekends of August

Fireplace: Not available at property

Fire-pit: Not available at property

Fishing: Pier fishing at Clinch Park!

Golf:
The Bear- 18 min (9.2 miles)
The Wolverine- 18 min (9.2 miles)

Grill: Not at property

Grocery Store: Tom's Food Market 5 min(1.3 miles)

Heat: Forced air furnace

Internet: Yes, capable of streaming for work!

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: 1 reserved spot (suitable for mid-sized car) and street parking (from April 15th through November 15th)

Pets: 1 Dog 25 lbs. or less are allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: There are Neighbors. This is a condominium complex.

Space: 2nd floor condo with NO ELEVATOR

Televisions: 55" Roku Smart TV. Please bring your account log in information for streaming.

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, laundry detergent provided.

Wineries & Brewing Companies (In order of distance):
Grand Traverse Brewing Company: 12 minutes (4.9 miles)
Mari Vineyards: 11 minutes (5.7 miles)
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery: 20 minutes (12.3 miles)
Bowers Harbor Vineyard: 20 minutes (12.6 miles)
Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn: 23 minutes (14.8 miles)

Winter Activities:
* Cross-Country Skiing – Timber Ridge Resort (10 miles away).
* Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding – Crystal Mountain Resort (30 miles away).
* Ice Skating – Traverse City Ice Arena (2 miles away).
* Snowshoeing – Sleeping Bear Dunes (20-25 miles away).
* Snowmobiling – Trails within 10-15 miles. ~Must trailer and park sleds on street~