Title: Home of the Carefree Checkout - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Home of the Carefree Checkout Apartment with kitchenette, 10-minute walk to Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Home of the Carefree Checkout ![Beach - Home of the Carefree Checkout (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95340000/95332600/95332583/w1200h675x0y1-33bacaf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![WiFi - Home of the Carefree Checkout (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95340000/95332600/95332583/37fa1e04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Home of the Carefree Checkout (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95340000/95332600/95332583/1f742372.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area - Home of the Carefree Checkout (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95340000/95332600/95332583/6de95d3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Home of the Carefree Checkout (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95340000/95332600/95332583/1ff7c80d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Lake Michigan, Home of the Carefree Checkout has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Home of the Carefree Checkout Summary: Welcome to our charming hotel-style studio apartment in Traverse City, Michigan! Perfectly situated close to downtown, the beach, and the renowned wineries, this stylish retreat offers everything you need for a memorable stay and a comfortable place to rest your head after a long day of exploring. The Space: The studio apartment boasts two queen sized beds, providing a restful sanctuary after a day of exploring the city. The kitchenette is equipped with a mini fridge and a 2-burner stove, allowing you to prepare your own meals and snacks at your convenience (basic cookware is provided). After a day of sightseeing or wine tasting, pamper yourself in the bathroom, complete with a refreshing bathtub. Treat yourself to a soothing soak and wash away the day's adventures. Fresh towels and essential toiletries are provided for your comfort and convenience. In addition to its fantastic location and well-appointed amenities, this studio apartment also offers complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring you stay connected throughout your stay. It also features a Smart TV where you can access live TV through the Hulu app or log into any of your own personal accounts. Parking is available on-site, adding to your convenience, but only has space for one car per unit. Location is key, and this apartment truly delivers. Situated close to downtown Traverse City, you'll have easy access to its vibrant atmosphere, unique shops, and delectable dining options. Take a leisurely stroll to the nearby beach and soak up the sun or enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear fresh waters. Wine enthusiasts will be delighted to find themselves in close proximity to the renowned wineries that Traverse City has to offer. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 6480d2fc31b70e004b554bb4 ## About the area Indian Woods, a neighborhood in Traverse City, is home to this apartment. Lake Michigan and Traverse City State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. [Visit our Traverse City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City.dx3577) [View more Apartments in Traverse City](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Apartments.d3577-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.76412%2C-85.58696&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EtyNcniADTJNEOOdqPMVHehhYCg=) Traverse City, MI ### What's nearby - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![Road trip to Traverse City! Would highly recommend coming out in July when the cherry season is at its prime. You can go cherry picking nearby and also check out the Cherry Festival downtown. Grab a seat by the lake and enjoy the beautiful gradients in the sunsets. #lifeatexpedia #roadtrip #travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/feb3266d-8a7b-4041-b50c-b9d7d7f7ed28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Clinch Park Beach 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - The Dennos Museum Center 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Bryant Park 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Traverse Area District Library 3 min drive \- 2.6 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 2 min drive - Starbucks 8 min walk - KFC 20 min walk - The Little Fleet 3 min drive - The Filling Station Microbrewery 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home of the Carefree Checkout pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Home of the Carefree Checkout? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Home of the Carefree Checkout? ### What time is check-out at Home of the Carefree Checkout? ### Where is Home of the Carefree Checkout located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Home of the Carefree Checkout Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathaniel W. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chill, comfortable place This was a really nice place to spend a night. It was comfortable, the AC was awesome, it’s conveniently located near a store and a pizza place, and the neighbors were generally friendly and chill people. Host was very helpful and easy to reach when needed, and I really appreciated that. No complaints here, would definitely recommend for a small group or a solo traveler ##### Nathaniel W. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack F. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close Uber or bike ride to downtown Super simple ##### Jack F. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### C P. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location The place was clean and in a pretty good location. There is no where to sit in the room except for the beds. The Internet is spotty at best so if you need to work during your stay, bring your own hot spot. The poor internet also makes watching television a crap shoot. The road noise is pretty loud too so we just ran the fan on the AC to drown it out during the night. The area itself is a great place to visit so if you’re just planning on not doing anything but sleep here it’s great! Communication with the host is really good though. They are very responsive. ##### C P. 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