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Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City - Dog Friendly!

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Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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 - Dog Friendly!

Summary:
This charmingly renovated Victorian is located on the west end of Front St in Traverse City's historic Slabtown district. With 1,450 square feet of space, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 people and a couple of pups, offering a perfect spot to unwind after a day at the beach or exploring the area. The fully equipped kitchen, paired with a spacious dining table, makes for the ideal place to enjoy meals together. And when the weather's nice, the cozy front porch will likely become your favorite spot to relax.

*Please note: All bedrooms are on the second level and the bathroom is located on the main level**

The Space:
Main Level:
Kitchen, living room, laundry, **NEWLY RENOVATED** full bathroom with stand-up shower and a quiet seating area.
Smart TV for streaming (sorry no cable).
Central AC

Second Level:
Bedroom 1 - King
Bedroom 2 - Queen
Bedroom 3 - Full
**Please note there is no bathroom on the second level.**
There is no central AC on the second floor, but we do provide window AC units in the summer months.

Outside:
Gas Grill
Front porch with seating
Free onsite parking for up to 2 vehicles

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.

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

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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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

Things to do

  • Cycling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 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 and a first aid kit
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

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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Munson Healthcare - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Front Street - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Peak Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barrio - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7 Monks Taproom - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Loco Boys Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City - Dog Friendly! located?

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

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Blue House on Front Downtown Traverse City - Dog Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The blue house

Very nice, clean and close to pretty much everything, we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

Great location, lovely house, host always very responsive throughout the process - would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

We enjoyed our stay at the blue house on Front St. The house was decorated for Christmas which was a nice touch and we enjoyed the Christmas tree when sitting in the living room to watch TV or for morning coffee. It was cold and snowy during our visit and we were nice and comfy inside. The king size bed was comfortable and we loved the location, making it easy to walk to dinner downtown or to another spot nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved the house. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!!

My husband and I chose this home, so that we could bring our new little dog with us. We all loved this place. It was clean, there's plenty of places to walk. A burger joint is across the street, and downtown is just blocks away. What more can you ask. Thanks so much for this beautiful home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property!

wonderful location, clean, and great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jared A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Blue House

Great location, cute place, amazing communication with rental property staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Chrisi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michele A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

julie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great house!

We visited over the Christmas holidays and this was the perfect house for us! (The owner even had a small tree decorated in the living room and a wreath on the door so it felt very homey!) We arrived VERY late at night during a snowstorm, but the next morning we woke up to all the walkways and steps around the property having been cleared. (The parking spaces behind the house were perfect b/c there is no street parking.)The king bed in the master bedroom was super comfortable and my kids had no issues with the beds in the other two rooms. The house was overall very comfortable and cozy. The kitchen was well equipped, but we didn't use the stove in the kitchen b/c we had family nearby. As is noted in the description, there is no bathroom on the second floor, but that wasn't a problem for us. (And the bathroom is very nice with great water pressure.) The stairs to the second floor have narrow treads, but that also wasn't an issue for us. Best of all was that our dog was able to stay with us in the house - we were so thankful for that! The house is in a great location and even though it was winter we could walk to a lot of things. We didn't have any issue with street/traffic noise b/c it was winter. There is no fenced yard with the house, but the neighborhood surrounding the house is great for walking the dog.The communication with the owner/host was great and the check-in/check-out process was super easy. Katy is super nice! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Mallory T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Kay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Janette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen B., Detroit

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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