Traverse City – Downtown TC

Two Lake Front Cabins on Spider Lake

Welcome! I'm/we're excited to have you as my/our guest. I've/we've curated this guide to help you fully utilize my/our _______ and discover my/our favorite local places to eat, drink, shop and experience. Enjoy!
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Save the time of shopping and packing groceries! Stocked delivers to our ___________ and  fridge before you arrive or while you're out

🕓 Check-In: 4pm (Early Check-in is not possible due to our cleaning crew needing to complete their work)

🅿️ Parking: Free for up to 2 vehicles. Please park in our parking spot marked by the sign with our address "Unit #237-C Lake Ave". 1 extra vehicle can park in guest parking.

🔓 Entry: Refer to email for entry code. Enter using keypad code on Door "C".
Swipe your hand down the front of the keypad to awaken it. Type in the code and the green checkmark. The door lock automatically once you are in the unit, and when you leave.

💡Early Arrival TipIf you arrive in Traverse City between 11am - 4pm, feel free to park in our parking spot or in guest parking. From here you are an easy walk to downtown and many great places to grab something to eat. Silver Spruce is great for a beer and to relax outside. Firefly is a just quick walk away for lunch and drinks with outdoor seating along the Boardman River.
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 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 bins in our parking lot.

☕️ Coffee: We have a coffee maker, allowing both a hot water pour and a standard pot of coffee. We provide ground coffee for your use (& cream and sugar!)

🍴 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 machine and speakers in the two bedrooms and the living room. Please make use of both!
The speakers are connected via Bluetooth

Laundry: The laundry unit is upstairs in the hallway and is available for your use!
*If needed, ironing board can be found along the side of the units.

Pull out couch in living room: The couch in the living room is a pull-out that will sleep two comfortably. Sheets, blankets, and pillows for this can be found in the dresser in the TV stand.

🔒 Check-Out: 11am (We are unable to accommodate late check-out, our cleaning service will arrive at the house promptly at 11am.)

📋 Before checking out we ask that you:

  • Please wash all used dishes (just load the dishwasher and run it)

  • Strip all the beds (you can put the sheets at the foot of the beds)

  • Remove all food from the refrigerator & freezer

  • If you have extra trash/ recycling, please take them to the trash bin located to the left when walking outside.

  • Close and lock all doors & windows.


Drive Safe!

MY/OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Seasonally driven breakfast menu - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

Sugar 2 Salt

Locally sourced & seasonally driven breakfast
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
Local's tip: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!

The Towne Plaza

Breakfast & lunch restaurant
203 Cass St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try the blueberry pancakes!

Folgarelli’s

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Grab their pasta, sauce, meatballs & focaccia for a quick authentic meal!

Charles and Reid Detroit Pizza

Pizza, salads & sandwiches. Beer & wine to go
113 E. State Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: They have a great $7 beer & slice Lunch Special!

Barrio

Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey
305 W Front St, Traverse City

Red Ginger

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

The Burrow

California-inspired restaurant
12930 S W Bayshore Dr, Traverse City

Taproot Cider House

Restaurant & cider bar
300 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great food and excellent selection of tapped ciders

Nittolo’s

Authentic Italian, wood-fired pizza, & seafood
104 Main St, Lake Leelanau
Local's tip: For a next-level dining experience, ask to meet Eric!

Dairy Lodge

Local ice cream shop
405 N Division St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Cash only. They are open late during Summer
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

The Pub

Bar & restaurant
160 E Front St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Delicious food. A great place to watch sports!

North Bar TC

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

Mundos 305

Local coffee shop
305 W Front St, Traverse City

Silver Spruce Brewing Company

Local brewery
439 E Eighth St, Traverse City

Rare Bird Brewpub

Brewery & restaurant
229 Lake Ave, 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

Bonobo Winery

Old Mission Peninsula Winery
12011 Center Rd, Traverse City

Shady Lane Cellars

Winery & tasting room
9580 E Shady Ln, Suttons Bay
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!

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

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.

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!

Oryana

Health food & specialty grocery store
260 E 10th St, Traverse City

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!

Cherry Republic

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