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Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Traverse City, Michigan
  • Popular LocationFront Street13 min walk
  • Popular LocationVillage at Grand Traverse Commons13 min walk
  • Popular LocationTraverse City Visitor Center14 min walk
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)11 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The blue house was perfect for our visit to TC and Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Michelle S.
Oct 2, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City

Summary:
This super- cool, renovated Victorian sits on the west end of Front St in Traverse City's historic Slabtown district.
There is plenty of space for up to 6 humans and a couple of pups to relax after a day at the beach or exploring the area. The home is 1,450 square feet in size.
The well-appointed kitchen + the long dining room table = perfect Dine-In meals. The comfortably furnished front porch will most likely be your warm weather hangout.

The Space:
The main floor includes: kitchen, living room, laundry, full bathroom, and a quiet seating area.
The second level has 3 bedrooms: 1 king, 1 queen, and 1 full.
**Please note there is no bathroom on the second level.**
Smart TV for streaming (sorry no cable.)

Guest Access:
For longer stays, all Golden Swan properties, and our lowest pricing, please find us at goldenswanmgt.

The Neighborhood:
On-site parking behind the home gives way to blocks of walkable sidewalks through friendly and picturesque neighborhoods. Great place to walk your puppies!
Walking distance to everything downtown Traverse City has to offer. You've got to see this place!

Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.

A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $79 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $1000. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.

High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional fee.

There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.

If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean. This is also available upon request for a shorter length of stay.

Dogs are allowed with an additional fee, with a maximum of 2 dogs. Please be advised that it is absolutely imperative for all renters to keep their dogs on a leash at all times. While we truly appreciate and value pets, ensuring that our furry friends are leashed or properly secured is of utmost importance to us. Please take your pup with you or kennel them when you leave the home. We cannot have lonely barking dogs left at our property. Please be considerate and clean up after your pet.

Property manager

Katy Bertodatto

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is in the city center. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Great Lakes Children's Museum and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 13 min walk
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 13 min walk
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 14 min walk
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 4 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loco Boys Brewing Company - 1 min walk
  • Barrio - 12 min walk
  • North Peak Brewing Company - 9 min walk
  • Earthen Ales - 18 min walk
  • Sleder's - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City located?

Located in the heart of Traverse City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Munson Healthcare and Lake Michigan. Front Street and West End Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christina B., Jacksonville Beach, FL and Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This house is older so expect some quirkiness. The location is fabulous. It was within easy walking distance to everything Traverse City has to offer. There isn't an enclosed outdoor area for your pet but the neighbor was really nice to walk in and I felt safe walking at night. Bring measuring spoons and a measuring cup if you plan to do any cooking as they didn't have these items on hand. The property could also use more kitchen hand towels. The bathroom linens were very nice and plentiful. The bedding was great. I would also suggest bringing a couple throw blankets as the property didn't seem to have any. We would definitely rent here again despite it missing a couple things. It was a lovely stay for us and our pup!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
TC vacation
The blue house was perfect for our visit to TC and Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blues Free Weekend at the Blue House
My wife and I visit Traverse frequently and wanted to bring our parents with us for a special trip. The house was a great value at a great location with several handy businesses within walking distance. Beds were very comfortable and the area was pretty quiet, I'm not sure we ever slept so well while traveling. The house is very well kept and we enjoyed all of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue House
Everything was as depicted online. A truly amazing base to explore all that Traverse City has to offer and beyond. Great location, walkable to downtown yet quiet vicinity. Only one minor point was the lack of bath plug with smaller children however on the plus side it got them more familiar with showers!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrisi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Traverse City
We loved staying at the Little Blue House!! The property owner/manager was super easy to work with and did a fantastic job communicating! The house was clean and in a fantastic location. We will definitely be coming back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Week
Great location with lots of walkable options for coffee, drinks and food. Off the downtown beat just enough to be an easy walk but avoiding congestion. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
We had a great time at this beautiful, clean and remodeled home right in downtown TC. I would recommend this house to other families as well. Everything was just as described and had a really cool vibe. The outdoor porch furniture was comfortable and fun for people watching. Will be back next summer! The host was very friendly including leaving us a bottle of wine after the long car ride 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory T.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 night stay
The location of this is house is great. It’s about a mile from Great Wolf, close to downtown, and within very close walking distance to a brewery, burger restaurant, coffee shop, liquor/convenience store, CVS, and a speedway. There’s honestly everything you need within walking distance, it was fantastic. The house set up was exactly as described. More than comfortable and the host was extremely quick with all communication. It’s been mentioned in several reviews, but no bathroom on 2nd floor, which wasn’t a problem for us, but the stairs are fairly steep with it being an older house, so I could see them being more difficult for older families or people with any mobility or vision difficulties. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great place to stay! Walking distance to downtown and the beach. House was cute and had an amazing front porch to hang out on. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Meetup
Loved the location!! 7 blocks or so from downtown. Didn't realize from the photos that there really isn't a back yard. There is a parking lot in back that has 2 spots reserved for this house. Wasn't a problem though. Sharing one bathroom for the 5 of us was a little tough but doable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Blue House
Great location, cute place, amazing communication with rental property staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House and Great Location
We had a great stay with our dogs at The Blue House. Communication with the property manager was excellent. Check-in/check-out was a breeze. And, we really appreciated the map and bottle of wine which was present upon our arrival. Would definitely stay again if we're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
wonderful location, clean, and great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall very nice
Property is conveniently located. House was clean and as described. A few minor things could be better. It has a tiny bathroom sink and there are not any extra blankets or extra kitchen towels. The grill was also nice, but there are not any grilling tools. Beds were very comfortable! I was slightly surprised by the extra pet fee. It’s noted at the bottom of the house description but not listed in the fees or policies. We entered a pet in the reservation and were contacted about adding the pet fee to the reservation. It was my error for missing it but it’s not obvious. The communication was good. Neighborhood nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip
Anazing place! Close to town and the wineries over the weekend were amazing too. Thank you for a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Birthday Celebration
I rented this house almost one year in advance. Everything from making adjustments to extend our stay to general questions to our host Katy were handled promptly and accurately. Upon arrival we pulled around to the back parking area which was very roomy and convenient for entering the house. The door code was easy and we really appreciated the motion sensor light on the back porch entrance. In addition on the back porch there is a nice sized gas grill for use. The older style house was just beautiful! It was nicely refinished, clean and decorated with a lot of character. All furniture was very comfortable and high quality. The kitchen was clean with cute matching red retro appliances and fully stocked with more than enough dishes, utensils and cookware. We never even unpacked our box of “just in case extras”. The bedding was incredibly comfortable! Everyone loved even the pillows! You just kind of sunk into the comfort of the beds. The bathroom was clean with nice quality towels and plenty of hot water for a house of six. Allowing our small dog was a plus. It was easy to take him out back and although we brought a doggie scoop they had a small trashcan with a scoop provided along with inside dog dishes. There is also a full size washer and dryer in a little side cove corner of the house . Katy definitely thought of all angles to making us comfortable. And it was such a nice touch to find a hand written note with a delicious bottle of wine. We also went on a wine and spirits tour, this was one of our best total events ever! Thank you so much to Katy for taking such good care of us! We will definitely return! The Bakers
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter break
We arrived the day after Christmas and the street near the property was so beautifully decorated with lights and had a winter wonderland effect. The house is within walking distance to some restaurants and a darling coffee shop. Of course, when you are there in the winter pack the right outdoor gear to stay warm. The TV and entertainment set up was very easy to work and conveniently located between the dining room and living area so while we played games at the dining table we could still watch tv.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen B., Detroit

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location!
We really enjoyed our stay at the blue house, and were thankful we were able to bring our dogs. The house was very clean and as pictured, the bed was comfortable, and the location was perfect - very walkable to restaurants and close to 31 to be able to get groceries and pick up a few things we forgot. Katy was very welcoming and responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at the Blue House
We had such a nice time at the Blue House. The check in and check out process was easy, and the location could not have been better. We had such a great time in Traverse City and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue house stay
This house has great decor and is right in town. Communication was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., celebration, florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in downtown Traverse City
A group of 4 adults (and 1 dog) stayed in the Blue House for 3 nights in mid-September. The house is in a great location to explore downtown Traverse City, especially the many microbreweries and pubs. The house itself is nice and charming - we enjoyed having a glass of wine on the front porch. The only minor issue is the house has only 1 bathroom which is downstairs, with the 3 bedrooms being upstairs. Just be conscious of this when booking. Overall a great weekend in beautiful Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value and location
We had a great stay at the blue house. It is very conveniently located, so you can walk to shops, dining and the lake, or you can take a short drive. It was also a great value compared to many of the other properties in the area. The beds were very comfortable, and the AC kept every room nice and cool for sleeping, but it was a little loud. There is one bathroom on the first floor, and the bedrooms are upstairs. The decor is an interesting mix of different styles, and the chairs and couch in the living room are very comfortable. The front porch is great for watching the world go by, and some of the neighbors said hello as they walked by. This was a great option for us, we spent a lot of time seeing Traverse City and used the house as a place to freshen up, spend a little down time, and sleep. If you are planning to get out and walk to attractions, and will appreciate a really good value, this could be a great option for you too. If having to walk downstairs to the bathroom in the middle of the night is going to be a problem, or if you're looking for a place where a large group can spend most of your time in the house, you might want to spend more and find a bigger space. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house & location!
The Blue House was great - it is exactly as advertised and the value was great! Katy was very responsive and easy to work with. The house was very clean, well equipped in the kitchen and conveniently located. It was nice to relax on the front porch after a day full of activities. We would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
MaRes, rdybe the perfect location!
This home is perfect for the long or short stay. The beds are super comfortable and each room had it’s own AC unit upstairs so comfort was A+. The two parking spaces in the back were huge since there is no on street parking. If there was on negative, and I say this not so much as a negative but a caution. There is only one bathroom which was not a problem for our family but could be for some. However, this is picking nits and not something that should keep you from renting this amazing home. Wishing 100 yards, great coffee shop, and amazing burgers at Slab Town. If Traverse City is in your future, go for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kylie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall beautiful property, few changes needed
Overall this property was great. It was extremely clean. The beds were very comfortable. It was quiet and the decor was very cozy!!! We would love to stay here again however there are a few things that we would suggest The owners address. First of all; The property has wooden stairs. There we’re small carpet rugs on the staircase that move around and slip on the stairs. upon coming down the stairs the very first evening one of them slipped off of the bottom step and once I slipped onto the rug below it slipped out from underneath me and I fell and hurt myself Substantially. The rug has no grip underneath it and has no place being at the bottom of a staircase that slippery . I am unbelievably lucky how I fell as I could have hit my head or worse, but thankfully, an extremely bruised and painful hip, knee and ankle is what I got. I contacted the property and I got a one sentence reply back from them simply stating they will address it. I am a little shocked at the response and that is the reason for the star rating that I left. Our other suggestion would be that there are almost no mirrors in the entire house. especially upstairs. There was one tiny make- up mirror in one of the bedrooms but nothing else upstairs we found. Other than that there was a very small mirror in the bathroom and one skinny mirror in the dining room on the floor in an odd place. We also could not seem to find any extra blankets or dishtowels. I want to also note that the grass was the only yard that hadn’t been cut and what looks like weeks. It looked very rundown with very long tall grass over a foot in some spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Traverse City
Structure Type
Private vacation home