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Pinestead Reef Resort

8.3/10499 reviewsTraverse City

Private Beachfront Apartments Located on a 700-foot private beach along Lake Michigan, Pinestead Reef Resort in Traverse City offers fully equipped apartments with stunning lake views. Luxurious Amenities Guests can unwind in the sauna and hot tub, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and relax with a movie on the flat-screen cable TV and DVD player. Recreational Facilities The resort features a fitness center, BBQ facilities, games room, and launderette for convenience. Explore the nearby Traverse City State Park's hiking trails or head to Cherry Capital Airport just 3 km away. Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Pinestead Reef Resort - book now for a memorable stay!

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning

Policies & house rules

Check-in from 17:00 until 00:00
Check-out until 11:00
Children welcome
Free parking

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

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499 reviews

Guests liked

Beautiful view
Great service
Comfortable rooms
Good location

Guests mentioned

Cleanliness issues
Some amenities need maintenance

Lisa
US · extended_group · Oct 2026
6/10
Location was perfect for us. Liked that it’s right on the Bay
Kenishia
US · couple · Oct 2026
8/10
Gary
US · couple · Oct 2026
9/10
Our suite was very comfortable, we enjoyed the beach and seagulls right out our living room sliding doors we…would go ba
The location was really good… Right on the lake with a sandy Beach. Every room faced the beach and had tables and chairs outside to enjoy the view.
The traffic on Highway 31 was pretty bad. Hard to get on and off, especially turning into the resort and then trying to get back out again.
Lois
US · couple · Oct 2026
10/10
We have stayed there many times and always are sad to leave
It’s on the water!’ It is very nice
Kristin
US · extended_group · Oct 2026
5/10
Our entire visit to Traverse City was amazing. Ranch Rudolph was an added bonus!
The best part of our stay was the incredible view. It was absolutely stunning and made the experience memorable. The suite was also very spacious and offered plenty of room to relax. Unfortunately, the property is in desperate need of updating. The carpeting throughout the hotel looked old, stained, and worn out, which gave the space an unclean appearance. The furniture was outdated, and the overall condition of the property felt tired and neglected. While the room itself was large and the view was amazing, the hotel did not feel as clean or well-maintained as expected. With new flooring, fresh paint, updated furnishings, and a general refresh, this property could be an outstanding destination. For now, the views and spacious accommodations are the main reasons to stay, but the condition of the hotel leaves significant room for improvement.
While there were some positives to the stay, several aspects of the property were disappointing. The hotel still uses traditional metal keys for room access, which feels outdated compared to the electronic key card systems used by most hotels today. From a guest perspective, this raises security concerns, as physical keys can potentially be copied and used after a guest checks out.

Location

1265 N US Highway 31 N · Traverse City