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Property Address:

  •  943 Baldwin Street, Traverse City, MI 49686 (Directions)

  • The name of this home is "Traverse City Bungalow".

  • Please note the house is now navy blue, and there is a whale carving on the front, (photo) so it has a freshened up look from our current pictures.

Please utilize this guide to enhance your stay at Traverse City Bungalow.

Lisa & Dan Brady, Owner Hosts, are grateful you chose their home for your Adventure North to Traverse City and hope you enjoy staying at this one of a kind property! We strive to provide a "five-star" Adventure North Vacation Rentals experience, at all our homes, and truly want to be sure your requests are addressed whenever possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything and please let us know directly  if there is anything that is impeding you from having a 5-Star stay!

CONTACT US:

  • Please inform Shawne, of any problems or concerns upon arrival, so we can work to address these immediately!

  • Please call/text Shawne with questions or concerns you may have during your stay! (231) 709-2783

  • If you don't receive a timely response from Shawne, please don't hesitate to call directly her or Lisa.

  • For emergent situations only, or if Shawne is not available, call/text Lisa (231) 632-5799


Check-in Instructions:

  • Check in after 4:00 PM

  • The door codes will be emailed to you directly. Please check your email for a message from Office@AdventureNorthVacationRentals.com containing the door code for your stay. Check your spam folder if you've not received this email.


See a video Walk-thru (Dec 2023) :

Enjoy this link to our video walk thru tour of TC Bungalow to assist with planning your sleeping arrangements and room assignments.

Hot Tub Settings :

  • Video Tutorial (Hot Tub for TCB is the same as Hot Tub for Slice-of-Heaven TC Silver Lake Cottage) To ensure the hot tub is set correctly make sure the reading says St for Standard, you don't want it in sleep mode - SL or economy mode)(click here to view instructional video)


Internet Instructions:

  • Network: BradyBungalowTC

  • Password: jewelrunner421


NEIGHBORHOOD QUIET HOURS:

TC Bungalow is on a quiet street and has a tranquil backyard setting for your enjoyment! Please have fun but be conscientious guests and help maintain this quiet peaceful environment throughout your stay. We don't want to jeopardize the great neighborhood relationships we've built over many years and appreciate your help by keeping noise to a minimum especially during the overnight hours from 10pm - 8am.

SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION:
Your safety matters! There are exterior security cameras and surveillance of exterior areas is monitored to ensure your safety. It does not look into any interior spaces. Please be advised that if during surveillance of the exterior areas' malicious activity or destructive behavior is observed the owners will be notified and they will contact you immediately. Please make sure that your guests are not perpetrators of any sort of destruction to the premises. We expect that our guests will treat our property as if it were their own. If we are made aware this is not the case, do not be surprised if you receive an immediate call from us.

Coffee: Complimentary k-cups are provided for your first few brews the first morning!
We provide coffee filters, cream & sugar with a Keurig combo coffee pot+(k-cup) coffee maker. You'll need to bring your own grinder/beans or ground coffee to make pots of coffee for your stay.

Kitchen:
The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishes, cutlery, cooking/baking, storage & serving dishes, plastic ware, drinking, wine, cocktail glasses. Small electrical appliances, skillet, toaster, blender, mixer, crock pot are also in kitchen cupboards.

Spices (and salt & pepper) can be found in the cupboards. Paper products for kitchen and bathrooms are provided as well as trash bags. Other kitchen items like plastic wrap, tin foil and plastic storage bags, may be available for your use if left by previous guests, so add these to your checklist items to bring, in case they are needed.

Pillows, linens & blankets:
These are provided, each room will have towels laid out for each guest's use during the stay. Extra pillows and blankets can be found in the closets of each bedroom. Extra towels can be found in closets.

Spa Robes, Crocs &  Beach Towels:
These are provided for your use during the stay and should not be taken off the property. Plan to bring your own beach towels & equipment if you're planning a day trip away from the bungalow.

Request a Pack-n-Play or High Chair:
Please inform us if you would like to reserve a Pack-n-Play and/or High Chair for your stay. We'll have them sanitized and ready for you upon arrival. If you'd like to rent additional baby equipment and beach gear, contact Bayshore Baby listed in the Services & Rentals section below.

If you enjoyed yourselves, leaving us a 5-star review online would be the most wonderful thanks we could ask for! If there is anything we could have done better, please let us know directly, we strive to maintain the best ratings we can and appreciate the opportunity to resolve any concerns before a less than favorable review or comments are shared online. 

We appreciate your help and your taking good care of our home!

Check-Out Instructions:

  • Check out before 10:00 AM


Prior to your departure, please tidy up TC Bungalow by doing the following:

  • Remove all perishable items

  • Take out the trash

  • Load and start the dishwasher

  • Leave beds unmade if used, no need to strip them

  • Place all used towels in a pile, in bathroom shower

  • Turn off all lights, electronics and appliances

  • Close and lock all windows and doors


Additional fees will be imposed if the home is found in an unsatisfactory condition, so please return it to the condition in which you found it

 

 
Thanks for choosing TC Bungalow for your "Adventure North" to Traverse City!

If you enjoyed yourselves, leaving us a 5-star review online would be the most wonderful thanks we could ask for! If there is anything we could have done better, please let us know directly, we strive to maintain the best ratings we can and appreciate the opportunity to resolve any concerns before a less than favorable review or comments are shared online. 

We appreciate your help and your taking good care of our home!

Check-Out Instructions:

  • Check out before 10:00 AM


Prior to your departure, please tidy up TC Bungalow by doing the following:

  • Remove all perishable items

  • Take out the trash

  • Load and start the dishwasher

  • Leave beds unmade if used, no need to strip them

  • Place all used towels in a pile, in bathroom shower

  • Turn off all lights, electronics and appliances

  • Close and lock all windows and doors


Additional fees will be imposed if the home is found in an unsatisfactory condition, so please return it to the condition in which you found it

We are grateful that you chose our TC Bungalow and hope you'll definitely book with us again! Please share your photos and comments on our Instagram & Facebook pages, we'd love to hear what you loved most about your stay!

TC Bungalow is a great year-round destination, we'd love to host you again anytime, ❄️🌷🌞🍁!

Please be sure to reach out to us again when planning your next stay!

At your service, Shawne, Dan & Lisa Brady | Adventure North Vacation Rentals 😎

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Food

Mary’s Kitchen Port

Fresh lunch items & kitchen goods
539 W Front St, Traverse City
3 miles
Local's note: The Gobbler is a Traverse City favorite!

Randy’s Diner

American breakfast, lunch, & dinner
1120 Carver St, Traverse City
.3 miles
Casual fixture with a neighborhood vibe serving pancakes, French toast, burgers, meatloaf & more.

The Kitchen

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
1249 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City
Grab hot or cold food to go. The dinners are amazing, great lunch options too!

The Cottage

Family dining restaurant
472 Munson Ave, Traverse City
1.9 miles
Relaxed eatery serving breakfast & American comfort food in old-school surroundings.

Things to Do

Nauti-Cat Cruises

4 unique West Grand Traverse Bay cruises
615 E Front St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Pack some snacks to enjoy onboard. Make sure to try the Cat-Nip! Enter promo code ENJOY to save $5 on your cruise!!!

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!

Mt. Holiday

Ski & snowboarding, tubing, ziplines & bar
3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City

Incredible Mo’s

Bowling, laser tag, dining, & games
1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd, Grawn

Boardman Lake Trail

Walking & biking around Boardman Lake
W South Airport Rd, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Pets welcome

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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

Shopping

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.

Edson Farms Natural Foods

Health Food Store
835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City

Tom’s Food Markets – East Bay

Local grocery store
738 Munson Ave, Traverse City

Family Fare Supermarket

Full Service Local Grocery
905 E Eighth St, Traverse City
Closest full service Grocery, Beer, Wine, Spirits, Deli, Bakery. Instacart Delivery

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)

Services/Rentals

*Stocked

Local grocery delivery company
Northern MI
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Stocked will deliver your groceries into your home or rental and directly into the refrigerator!

ELEV8 Climbing & Fitness

Climbing & fitness gym
777 Boyd Ave, Traverse City
WHY LOCAL'S LOVE IT: Great workouts. Fun for families!

McLain Cycle And Fitness

750 E Eighth St, Traverse City

Planet Fitness

3111 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA (West)

Exercise facilities & indoor pool
3700 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City
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

Don't hesitate to text with any questions

If you don't get a timely response, please call/text Shawne

Contact Lisa by call/text for emergent situations only

Your 'Adventure North' awaits!
~ Adventure North Vacation Rentals