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The City Roost with Balcony | Walk Everywhere | AC | Beach | Downtown

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Traverse Area District Library
    6 min walk
  • Front Street
    6 min walk
  • Old Town Playhouse
    9 min walk
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    8 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

The City Roost with Balcony | Walk Everywhere | AC | Beach | Downtown

The City Roost
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 Mammoth Distilling Liquor
⋆ 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.
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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!
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 Traverse Area District Library. 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 10-minute walk of Traverse Area District Library and Front Street

Property manager

Visit231, LLC

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Sledging nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Marina 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 installed (host has indicated that 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.

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.

Property is also known as

The City Roost with Balcony Traverse City
464239
The City Roost with Balcony Private vacation home
The City Roost with Balcony Private vacation home Traverse City

The City Roost with Balcony | Walk Everywhere | AC | Beach | Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

joshua p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, awesome host - not a true 1 bd rental
We loved everything about this bnb except for the fact there was no private bedroom with a door or a wall to the common space it connects with. It was difficult to to figure that out from the pictures alone and for that reason I really couldn't give the place 5 stars. Had we wanted to go with a studio there were many other cheaper options in the area to consider. Aside from that the place was quite charming. Wouldn't want to stay there for longer than a couple nights but has the basic necessities to feel comfortable. The host was also very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maddy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect girls trip!
The location is great, walkable to downtown TC. We were a group of 4 girls and had plenty of space. Our favorite part was the beautiful and spacious balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
It was nice that this place allowed a one night rental!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer D., Hastings, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Weekend!
Great location for visiting downtown TC! Walk was good. Bathroom sink water would not heat but other than that a good stay for the value, definitely would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic accommodations within walking distance of downtown.
The property satisfied our basic need of having a clean place to sleep and visit amongst ourselves. It is also within walking distance of several nice bar and grills. The listing should be more forthright about the lack of private bedroom (it is an open studio). It should also be more forthright about lack of a stovetop or oven and that the fridge is a small drink fridge. We were there to race Iceman, so had no desire for luxuries. Even so, we were surprised at how basic the accommodations were. We carefully read the property description, and almost missed that we would not be able to cook our own meals. A toaster should be added.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This was a great location for our girls weekend! There were two breweries very close by, a wine store across the street that was offering free wine tasting, and downtown shops and restaurants were only about a 15 minute walk! This cute and quirky apartment was the perfect place for us. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021