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Pinestead Reef Resort

4.0 star property

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach volleyball
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$154
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

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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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beach View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 575 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 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

4-star Traverse City apartment steps from Lake Michigan
At Pinestead Reef Resort, relax by an indoor pool or hit the private sand beach where you can enjoy volleyball. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Pinestead Reef Resort like an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach apartment also offers a sauna and a terrace. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pinestead Reef Resort has designated areas for smoking.

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

  • 2 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

Property is also known as

Pinestead
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
Pinestead Reef Resort Apartment Traverse City

Reviews

Pinestead Reef Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 560 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older and could use some updates. But it was clean. Was concerned being right on a main drag, but was surprisingly quiet in our room. There is a barrier between the rooms and the road. View from patio was awesome. Got pics of a beautiful sunrise right out our door. Lots of baby ducks to make us smile as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay. Excellent beach in summer indoor pool year round
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Smelled old. AC was just portable units and did not keep the room cool enough. Pool area was nice. Beach and balcony both nice. Id consider staying again but hope they work on the AC and smell of old in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Evarist

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was dated. The wood sticky. It could use a new shower head or updated plumbing in shower. Also dark.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynnette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We stay regularly at the Pinestead reef resort. It’s always pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yufeng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle, howell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You felt welcomed as soon as you entered thier building. Front desk very helpful and kind. After leaving another hotel due to the uncleanliness of theirs we were fortunate to find this gem. Simple, quiet and quaint, on the water. Will definately stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Loved it here!!

It was amazing, very clean and organized, also the view on the patio was very beautiful especially watching the sun come up! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen, McBain

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The suite was very nice but dated! It was clean and quiet and the kids loved the pool. Needs some deep cleaning and updates but the staff is outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duraid

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
It was a small family trip everything went well it’s just the hotel needs some maintenance and needs to be more clean as far as the room and the sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruthann

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll be completely honest, when i walked in to the creepy old maze of a hallway I was uncertain. Pinestead surprises! We stayed in a Kitchenette and none of us wanted to leave! Everything was clean and well maintained. Staff was helpful and kind. Our room was spacious, cozy, and close enough to the beach to hear the waves! I am disabled and our room was close enough that i could manage to get too and from my car with only my cane (i definitely would have needed the wheelchair had i gone to the pool though as it was opposire end of hotel... but there ARE elevators to accomodate that!l I'm poor, so we would only revisit on off season... but we are already talking about making it our spring break tradition if we can afford it! We loved our weekend with Pinestead Reef! It was honestly, pretty close to perfect spot for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025