The Burdhouse

Welcome! I'm excited to have you as my guest. I've curated this guide to help you fully utilize my home and discover my favorite local places to eat, drink, shop and experience. Enjoy!
Address:
601 W. Front St.
Traverse City, MI (Directions)

Check-In: 3pm (We are typically booked every day and need the entire time between morning checkout and afternoon checkin to clean the house.  Feel free to ask about early checkin but most likely it will be normal time of 3pm)

Parking: Free parking. You may park ANYWHERE in the driveway (doesn't matter if you block it).  There are also 3 spots in the parking lot behind the house.  Park ONLY where you see "Burdhouse signs" (one is right next to the back door and the other 2 are next to the blue house).

Entry: Your entry code is the last 4 digits of your phone number.  Easy to remember!  There are 3 doors, front and 2 sides.  All 3 doors will be coded with a unique code for you to enter and will be provided to you the day of arrival.
Swipe your hand down the front of the keypad to awaken it. Random digits will appear on the keypad.  Hit the number and then the keypad with show all digits.  Enter your arrival code and the door will unlock.  To lock the door, just hit the "lock" image.

Early Arrival TipIf you arrive in Traverse City, after 11am on your Check-in day and  before 3pm, feel free to park in our parking spot if it is available. From here you are an easy walk to downtown and many great places to grab something to eat.
Notes to help you have your best experience at our house.

Save valuable time by having your groceries inside our condo and directly into the fridge before you arrive or while you are out by our firends at Stocked!

WiFi Login:
Network Name: myspectrumwifi72-2G

Password: cleanbread350

Wi-Fi & TV Assistance: Use the remote for most operations on the TV

Quiet Hours: We just ask that you please respect the residents in the building and neighboring units. Quiet hours are from 10 pm - 7 am. Have fun and enjoy, but do so respectfully :)

Trash & Recycling: Please bag all trash and make use of the bin in our parking lot.

Coffee: We have a drip coffee maker and 2 keurigs. We provide ground coffee and pods.

Kitchen: Cooking oils and spices (and salt & pepper) can be found in the cupboards!

Pillows & Blankets: Extra pillows and blankets can be found in the closets of each bedroom.

White Noise/Speakers: We provide a white noise fan in the 2 lower bedrooms.  All bedrooms have table/floor fans also.

Laundry: The house has 2 complete washer/dryer units.  One located in upstairs bath and the other in downstairs bath.
*If needed, ironing board can be found in downstairs bedroom closet.

Check-Out: 11am (We are typically booked every day and usually not able to accommodate a late checkout.  Please text if you depart prior to 11am, otherwise we will be there at 11 to clean for the arrival of next guests).

Before checking out we ask that you:

  • Please wash all used dishes (load the dishwasher)

  • Strip all the beds (please remove all used sheets and pile so that we know what was used)

  • Remove all food from the refrigerator & freezer

  • If you have extra trash/ recycling, please take them to the blue trash bin next to the house.  Any recycling, leave in the house and we will take it.

  • Close and lock all doors & windows.


Drive Safe!

MY NEARBY FAVORITES

Food

Nittolo’s Little Italy

Classic New York-style Italian eatery
155 Garland St, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The New York Style Happy Hour is one of the area's best food deals! Great take-out pizzas!

Buchan’s West Bay

Local handcrafted ice cream
13000 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: The ice cream is a local favorite! Great pizza too!

Sisters

Breakfast, lunch, & Cocktails
542 W Front St, Traverse City

Red Ginger

Asian cuisine & sushi
237 E Front St, Traverse City
.7 mile(14 min. walk)
Local's tip: Elegant/casual dining room dress code. Casual attire accepted in the bar

Taproot Cider House

Restaurant & cider bar
300 E Front St, Traverse City
.7 mile(15 min. walk)
Local's tip: Great food and excellent selection of tapped ciders

Apache Trout Grill

Waterfront restaurant/bar
13671 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City
1.4 miles
Beautiful bayfront, outdoor bar. Great place to be on the water and enjoy a cocktail.
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

The Parlor

Craft cocktails & small plates
205 Lake Ave, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF cocktails 4-7pm daily. One of TC's best live music venues

North Bar TC

Traverse City's only year-round rooftop bar
160 E Front St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Great cocktails and food!

Lil Bo

Neighborhood bar & food
540 W Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Outdoor seating, food truck, beer trailer & yard games. Kitchen is open

Rare Bird Brewpub

Brewery & restaurant
229 Lake Ave, Traverse City

Silver Spruce Brewing Company

Local brewery
439 E Eighth St, Traverse City

Mammoth Distilling

Craft cocktail lounge
221 Garland Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try a La Picante!

Left Foot Charley

Urban winery & tasting room
806 Red Drive, Traverse City
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers, & more
Cass St & E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

Clinch Park

Huge sandy beach, splash pad, marina, volleyball courts & more
111 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City

State Theatre

Local downtown movie theater
Downtown Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Saturday 10am Kids’ Matinees. All tickets only $1!!!

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, & explore
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
WHAT WE RECOMMEND: The tunnel tours at this former Traverse City State Hospital!

TC Wine Girl

Custom-designed, private wine tours
Traverse City Area

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature public Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd, Traverse City
Fresh produce & meats - Oryana

Shopping

Bay Bread Co

Local artisan bakery. Sandwiches, Grab & Go, Soups, & Sweets
601 Randolph St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: They bake 40+ delicious breads daily! Don't miss the Cheddar Cheese & Onion Loaf!

Folgarelli’s Gourmet Market & Wines

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market, & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City

Dockside Market

Liquor store & carry-out food market
13418 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Their homemade jerky & sandwiches are perfect for a day of beaching, boating or biking!

Burritt’s Fresh Markets

Specialty grocery, wine, fresh meat & fish
509 W Front St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: TC's place for fresh seafood and hand cut fresh Black Angus steaks! Great wine selection and delicious house prepared foods for easy meals.

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers, & more
Cass St & E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsa and BBQ sauces!

Oryana

Health food & specialty grocery store
260 E 10th St, Traverse City
Bike & XC ski rentals, sales & service - Brick Wheels

Services/Rentals

Brick Wheels

Bicycles, XC Skis, sales, service & rentals
736 E 8th Street, Traverse City

Leelanau Boat Co.

Boat rentals, service, & storage
8585 E Bingham Rd, Traverse City
Local's tip: 2 great new tritoons and a new pontoon for rent. They deliver!

JJ’s Just 1 More, Northern MI Tour

Transportation & tours
Norhtern MI

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service
Delivering Northern MI
Local's tip: They deliver to the rental & directly into the frigde before arrival!

Green Mitt

A luxury, eco-friendly auto spa
1840 N US 31, Traverse City
Local's tip: The best FREE vacuums ever!
Downtown Traverse City 

Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have metered parking and are strictly enforced (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

Public Restrooms (map)

TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route

Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies searchable on Google

Text me with any questions or concerns

If you need to reach me immediately, please don't hesitate to call!

Enjoy your visit at The Burdhouse!
~ Tammy