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Pinestead Reef Resort

4.0 star property

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach volleyball
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Beach View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $176
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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1265 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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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)
  • Beach view
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 575 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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About this property

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 provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker, while a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. 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 self 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 available 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 26 2026 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Pinestead Reef Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 619 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved it! Front desk check in smooth and nice lady showed me around too. I fr eat like a queen. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and view from the balcony is beautiful. Check in was easy and the employee was friendly and efficient. We would love to come back in the summer! Rooms are dated but worked great for our family of 6.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Amenities
I love having the beds in a separate room and having a kitchen and living room! Also beach front!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful time and we had a lot of fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

CYNTHIA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. Wads of long hair on the carpet even though none of us had hair longer the 2 inches long. The coffee pot still had a few tablespoons of coffee in it. Not washed for sure. Every counter had some sticky on them. The kitchen counter, bathroom counter, table, desk and coffee table all had spots of sticky on them. Hallways stunk of smoke and pot. Others were changing rooms because of smoke in their rooms. This was the flithiest place we have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations and amenities for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty. Black mold in the toilet, shower and the doors were not vacuumed upon our arrival ( cracker crumbs on the floors). All the kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinet doors were sticky and super nasty with food smears all over. It clearly was not cleaned beyond new trash bags and straightening up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonah

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The initial room smelled like smoke but we were upgraded to another that was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shai

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I love this this place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shai

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Staff is great. Room had a great view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luv this place! Very clean, helpful staff Never disappointed. Been staying here for years
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I've always loved this place; Lots of memories with my husband, who passed this year, with our best friends, with my sister and her fiance, with my bested friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was very comfortable. We enjoyed being able to lounge on the couch and recliner and have meals and play games on the table. Traverse Bay was beautiful from our window.
Traverse Bay from our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids loved the swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great were invited to a pizza party upon arrival and its a great deal!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025