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Pinestead Reef Resort

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$65
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30

Explore the area

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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

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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Beach view

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

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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
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Beach view

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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 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

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. 317 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 595 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

steve

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have to come to traverse city atleast 2 weeks out of the month for the company i work for and this reaort is amazing . I love everything about it. The hallways carpets are a little dirty but i contribute that to steady traffoc becausebthis place is such a oasis. My home away from home i call it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiluck

Liked: Cleanliness
We have been to this area many times. This property is nice but this room is just in need of an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leoma L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. It was relaxing and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa, fishers

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
musty as hell. fruit flies everywhere. dirty furniture. outdated. room is spacious, which is sad because they could make it rlly nice for that price. smelled like booty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable, except for the fact that the air unit dripped water down the mirror & maintenance said that was normal. Also, the patio area needs to be cleaned and/or swept from all the bugs on the rail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel was an amazing stay for my family! Traveling with 3 little children it was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So spacious. Great view iof the bay. very friendly and helpful staff. Great TV station selections. We would come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room size and the proximity to the beach. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family

Its ok

Honestly we stay in TC a lot! We have family in the area and a child that attends the college near by. So we have stayed at most the area hotels. This hotel isn't terrible. The location is great! But the rooms are defiantly outdated especially compared to most the other ones in the area. The floor layout of the building is by far the most confusing I've ever seen! The room however was a good size. But it did cost way more then we normally spend so I don't find this hotel worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the rooms were directly on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

My only go-to choice in traverse city

This was easily the BEST resort in Traverse City. It has the largest beach area, spacious rooms, and super comfortable bedding items. Honestly it's rare to find bed that matches home standards. Also plenty of beach chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Having a full kitchen, a living room and a separate bedroom was amazing for our stay. The lake view is breathtaking. Staff was proactive and friendly. We had a pretty good stay! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Taylor

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, nice beach area. Motel is in desperate need of a facelift. For what we paid for 1 night, I would expect a much nicer condition condo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Constance

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were spiders everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Constance

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You could not use the outside area because there were spiders everywhere. Very dirty outside. Carpet dirty and some spiders inside too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the view and private beach!! Beautiful sunset 🌅
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaden

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willow

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025