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Pinestead Reef Resort

4.0 star property

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Beach View | Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Beach View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

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1265 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Beach View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Beach View

  • 650 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beach View

  • 575 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Beach View

  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

When you stay at Pinestead Reef Resort in Traverse City, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes by foot from Traverse City Beach. .This beach apartment is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Front Street and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Traverse City State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Front Street - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pinestead Reef Resort

On private beach with indoor pool, near Traverse City Beach
Pinestead Reef Resort offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Near the airport
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 46 units
  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
9 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

Property is also known as

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Pinestead Reef
Pinestead Reef Resort
Pinestead Reef Resort Traverse City
Pinestead Reef Traverse City
Pinestead Reef Hotel Traverse City
Pinestead Reef Traverse City
Pinestead Reef Resort Apartment
Pinestead Reef Resort Traverse City
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Pinestead Reef Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 512 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary J.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is dated but amazing. The property is literally on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Very dated property. Has potential to be nice however, but badly needs updating. Very clean however
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Room comfort
Last minute overnight stay
Bridget at front desk was very helpful. Hotel/Rooms could be updated but had everything you needed. Clean rooms and very spacious. Best views from balcony that was very large and on waterfront. Easy access to walk the beach and indoor pool. Wish we could get a last minute deal price this summer! We would stay for a Week!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohideen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great price and clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for another great stay! Always our go to place when visiting traverse city!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had several air purifiers in the space, along with a musty smell. We only stayed for a few hours - after returning from dinner after checking in, we found that the bed linens not only hadn't been changed, but were stained, wet, and had some sort of bodily fluids on them. Due to booking with Expedia, we were unable to get a refund, but we left and drove home at midnight rather than stay another minute at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michele, Bath

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet is moldy and dirty. Bedding needs to be replaced. Lock on slider is broken. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved walking out my door into the bay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karina, severn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The decor in the rooms is pretty dated. They actually upgraded me, and were very kind, but the living area and bedroom looked like they were pulled out of an 80s jc penney catalogue.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This condo was so accessible for us—parking, outside access, taking dog out. No steps!! The condo had comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, large living room area with RECLINER!! The pool was nice. The cookout was great. The only negative is very difficult to get to the water. Would be nice to have something over sand that can be walked on with cane or wheelchair. Would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome view,great pool hot tub, friendly staff,easy check in and out comfy units,could use some updating but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for families
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was dirty. There were horrific stains (was someone murdered in the doorway?) on the carpet in the hallway and the living room. There was mold on the tub caulk. I killed a crawling psocid on the kitchen counter. But the worst issue was outside. We rented the room specifically to use the outdoor space. The balcony outside a doorwall had chairs and tables, and steps down to a private beach with nice beach chairs. Unfortunately, the entire outdoor space was infested with tiny bugs; not just at night, but both days. Most dead, some alive. The "owner" said they were midges as he tried to hit at them with a towel. The first day we still tried to go down to the beach, where the sand was completely covered with some type of flying ants/fleas that found our feet and legs a potential food source. Needless to say, we found the outside space unusable. The layout of space -- doorwalls to the the balcony from the kitchen and bedroom -- seems convenient, but also provides limited privacy. When we mentioned the issues at checkout we were charged full price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

lindsey

Traveled with family
The pool wasn’t working and the smell was rough. The room was clean but it did have an odor. The balcony wasn’t private. The beach hadn’t been kept well and the chairs had bugs and cobwebs on them and no umbrellas. Couldn’t sit in balcony as it was covered in bugs. Wasn’t terrible but would spend the money to stay a little down the way with better accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was wonderful and plan to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

YANGSOO

Traveled with family
Not too bad and not too good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Will definitely return!
Very happy with our stay at Pinestead Reef Resort. The location on the bay made floating the day away complete bliss. Easy access to room from beach. Wonderful view from room. Bed was extremely comfortable.
Easy steps up from beach to room
View from room 220
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caryn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Completely needs to be updated
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024