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Historic Top Floor Condo at the Grand Traverse Commons

Condo near Lake Michigan in Traverse City

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Traverse City

City center stay.A stay at this Grand Traverse Commons condo places you steps from Left Foot Charley and within a 5-minute walk of Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Also, Hippie Tree is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake Michigan is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Munson Healthcare - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Front Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barrio - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Top Floor Condo at the Grand Traverse Commons

STEP INTO HISTORY! The Village at Grand Traverse Commons is an experience like no other. Formerly the Traverse City State Hospital--this marvel of preservation is now a bustling community of mixed commercial and residential uses.

I purchased this condo in 2017. It is located on the top (3rd) floor of Cottage 20. It is accessible by elevator and is also equipped with its own private washer and dryer.

The space is ideally suited for 2 people--but could accommodate 2 additional guests on the queen sized, memory foam sleeper sofa. This is a wonderful vantage point from which to explore the area. It is cozy, comfortable and equipped with everything you need to make your stay feel relaxed and carefree. There is an electric fireplace for added ambiance and warmth. Guests may also enjoy the gorgeous front covered porch.

Feel free to check out my other vrbo properties and reviews and book your trip with confidence:
Vrbo: 571434
Vrbo: 1306937

Please contact me if you have any questions. I take great pride in communicating with my guests and helping them to achieve a wonderful and memorable vacation.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 855 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Rules

NO PETS ALLOWED, PET FREE HOME

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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Historic Top Floor Condo at the Grand Traverse Commons Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Northville

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely condo close to everything. Very comfortable stay - clean, easy in and out and unique location. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful! Very clear and concise notes provided before check-in. Would absolutely come back. Perfect stay for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
a great historic building. loved the interior brick walls .the art was great also. very quiet&good views.comfortable & clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lysa G., Plymouth & Traverse City, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
The condo itself is beautiful. Decor is beautiful and cozy but not over cluttered. Care has been taken to ensure it's complete with everything you might need. We could have used a strainer in the kitchen. But definitely not a big deal. Otherwise, there was anything and everything we needed. The bed, unfortunately, was rock hard. My husband could have maybe lived with it, but for me it was actually painful. We had to remove the mattress from the sofa bed and place it on top of the bed to make it comfortable. This makes the sofa unusable so you have to move it back and forth if you actually plan to use the sofa, which we did only a couple times during our stay. With a different mattress, it would have definitely been 5 star, because everything else was great. Note: if the idea of mice freaks you out, you might want to think twice. It's an old building (part of what makes it so great) but the downside was hearing the scurry and scratching of mice in the ceiling a couple nights. Could have just been a random thing while we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The directions on how to find the unit were very clear! The unit is adorable and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great surprise. Loved everything about this property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean P., New York, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Traverse City

This unit is beautiful and in such a fantastic location. Steps away from great restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brieanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., PEORIA, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay! Everything was perfect. The location is great and we were able to walk to a fabulous Italian restaurant. So very happy we were able to stay here!,,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient & Cute!

My family of four enjoyed our stay in this cute apartment! The god out couch was comfortable for my two daughters (12 & 10), and the master bedroom had plenty of space, both in the room and closet. The bed mattress was a little firm for my taste, and the floors were very squeaky, but otherwise everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy M., Swartz Creek

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Weekend Stay

Overall our stay here was good. The only negative was that we could not figure out how to operate the remote/television and our host was not helpful—she wanted me to call the cable company to figure out the issue and that is not acceptable. A small thing: I’ve stayed previously at a couple of other properties at The Commons and this is the only property that didn’t have a binder of FAQ’s or information about the property (such as television troubleshooting). I’d suggest that to the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an absolutely gorgeous condo! It was perfect in every way. I would give it 10 stars if possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A unique historical property

This is a unique residence that embodies the history of the Traverse City State Hospital albeit with the modern amenities you would expect. The pictures in the listing are an accurate portrayal of the historical look of the interior and the decor is very well done. Furniture was comfortable, but the bed was a bit small. The unit has a Roku tv and the internet worked well. It is located near the center of the Grand Traverse Commons and the Mercado / restaurants are just a short walk away. The communication with the property manager was excellent. You should be aware that downtown Traverse City and the beaches are best reached by car from this location. Staying here was a novel experience compared to the many generic condos all over the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful condo. It was spotless and had everything we needed for a 4 night stay. Our host was very responsive and made the check in process easy with her detailed instructions. The location was perfect with easy access to everything on our list. My husband and i highly recommend staying here and definitely plan on returning on our next trip to Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlyss S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Authentic experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this unique location. Be sure to take a tour of the property and you'll appreciate the rooms even more. We were able to use the living room as a second bedroom and still had enough room, There's plenty to do in and around the Villages and we stayed busy and engaged for several days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice condo a bit far from town.

Very cool with the history & shops, restaurants right on the grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Traverse City!

Amazing condo on historic property! Beautiful unit a short walk away from two amazing Italian restaurants and a winery! Sally is an outstanding host and very responsive. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

leo E., Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness

anniversary trip

We came in for the weekend for our 40th anniversary. Very convenient and we just love the campus of the old building. the room was very quiet and comfortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Cedar Springs, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

My husband and I went to Traverse City for the weekend, and were so lucky to find this perfect little condo right in Grand Traverse Commons. The location was so convenient, we didn’t even have to drive anywhere the whole weekend! The condo was clean, comfy, and very cute, and the building was very quiet, which was wonderful. The weekend was phenomenal, and we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The location for us was perfect and the place was clean, comfortbale and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikki B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Midwinter Break

Beautiful condo with an amazing location. You are literally steps away from amazing shops and restaurants. We had 2 adults and 2 kids stay comfortabley in the condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Condo in a Great Location!

We travel from Jensen Beach, Florida. We love the Traverse City area. This is our second stay at this condo. First stay was Fall 2021 (check review for 10/2021). Everything about the room was as advertised. No issues with the property throughout the complete stay. Sally was available via text when needed and very responsive in addressing questions. This was a great location for supporting day trips (this go round was focused on Leelanau State Park, Suttons Bay and Elk Rapids). Within walking distance of Front Street which includes many dining options and lots of shopping. The grounds are full of history and have many trails to explore and enjoy all that nature offers (the abundance of deer on the grounds and the snow made the experience even more enjoyable). Make sure you try all of the onsite food opportunities including Stellas, PepeNero and S2S (excellent restaurants on the grounds). Definitely venture out and try a couple of tours when you visit the area (Traverse City Asylum Tour on the grounds and the hiking wine tour in Suttons Bay). We will definitely be back again in the future. Thank you for the great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Was looking for a great spot for a long weekend away. This was perfect. The location was amazing. The space was ideal - cozy and comfortable with more than enough space for one or two people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The property is great and the location is especially cool being in the re-developed former state hospital. Lots to do and see, and good dining options without getting in the car. Absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023