About Pinestead Reef Resort

Pinestead Reef Resort is a charming lakeside getaway located along the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. This boutique-style resort offers a peaceful retreat with condo-style accommodations designed for comfort and convenience. Guests enjoy stunning bay views, easy access to downtown Traverse City, and a relaxing atmosphere ideal for couples, families, and extended stays. With its blend of waterfront serenity and modern amenities, Pinestead Reef Resort provides a memorable Up North experience year-round. Private beachfront on East Grand Traverse Bay Spacious condo-style suites with full kitchens Complimentary Wi-Fi Private balconies or patios in select units

Amenities at Pinestead Reef Resort

Pinestead Reef Resort offers Elevator/lift, Coffeemaker, Phone, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Sofa bed, Full kitchens available, Dishwasher, Stovetop, Cable TV service, Heating, Towels provided, Linens provided, Toaster, Microwave, Wifi Available, Balcony, Highchair, In-room safe, Separate living room, Oven, Satellite TV service, Smart television, Fitness facilities, Indoor hot tub, Indoor pool, Sauna, Barbecue grill(s), Dry cleaning/laundry services, Arcade/game room, Pool, Kitchen/Kitchenette, Families welcome.

Location

Pinestead Reef Resort is located at 1265 US 31 North, Traverse City.

Reviews and ratings

Pinestead Reef Resort has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 488 guest reviews.

Rooms and accommodations at Pinestead Reef Resort

  • Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Beach View

    2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

    Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Beach View

  • Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beach View

    2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

    Condo, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beach View

  • Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Beach View

    4 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

    Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Beach View

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Property Overview

Pinestead Reef Resort is a charming lakeside getaway located along the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. This boutique-style resort offers a peaceful retreat with condo-style accommodations designed for comfort and convenience. Guests enjoy stunning bay views, easy access to downtown Traverse City, and a relaxing atmosphere ideal for couples, families, and extended stays. With its blend of waterfront serenity and modern amenities, Pinestead Reef Resort provides a memorable Up North experience year-round.

  • Private beachfront on East Grand Traverse Bay
  • Spacious condo-style suites with full kitchens
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Private balconies or patios in select units

Amenities

Property services

  • Elevator/lift
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Families welcome

Food and drink

  • Coffeemaker
  • Full kitchens available
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette

Media and electronics

  • Phone
  • Cable TV service
  • Satellite TV service
  • Smart television
  • Arcade/game room

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Features

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Heating
  • Balcony
  • Highchair
  • In-room safe
  • Separate living room

Bedding and linens

  • Sofa bed
  • Linens provided

Internet access in public areas

  • Wifi Available

Activities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Indoor hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Pool

Reviews

4.4
488
Reviews

Pinestead Reef Resort has a long history, but recent reviews indicate a decline in quality and maintenance. While some guests appreciate the location, spacious rooms, and full kitchens, recurring issues with cleanliness, A/C problems, security concerns, and bed bugs are significantly impacting the guest experience. The property seems to be struggling with staffing and upkeep.

Spacious rooms with full kitchensPrime beachfront locationFriendly staffBeautiful balcony views
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location4
value3
service3.5
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Tom Haas
3 months ago

We've been coming here a long time...decades in fact...but I feel like it's going by the wayside, or they just don't have enough help. The upper floors seem to be updated last. We usually always got the 1st floor, but new favorites moved in. The beds always feel worn down, always feels bowed, never wake up without back pain. The 2 queen units get a bit cramped especially when trying to go to the bathroom, like the nightstand between the beds is too wide. The A/C fan never turned off no matter the setting it was on. The decibels are QUITE LOUD for a close quarters bedroom. So loud you have up turn the TV way up to almost half volume just to drown out the A/C fan, and the wirring can stay in your head the next day, not very good ambient noise. They updated a lot of other things, especially on the first floor, but the A/C's never seem to change and there's usually rust puddles outside on the balcony below them. The filters in them are sometimes cleaned but many times we've been here and they were grungy. But the kitchen seemed clean. Even though there's no adequate door stop to prop the door open while your unloading, and if you have the screen door open, it generates quite a strong suction and can aggressively close the door on you, watch your fingers! I am a fan of oak furniture but this furniture needs to be refinished, maybe with a more modern darker stain like walnut instead of the golden oak-shade it seems to have.

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Stephanie Garriott
5 months ago

Tight parking lot. Construction while we were there made things a little harder to get into the lot. Very comfortable beds. Nice updates. Good night sleep other than people being too loud at midnight.

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Christina
6 months ago

Lovely place. Excellent location with a nice view. Made for the perfect Mother's Day weekend getaway. Love the fireplace entertainment stand!

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Zenan Wilson
6 months ago

Rooms are very spacious, and i clude full kitchens, and very nice showers and bathrooms, and the hotel itself has a very old(but in a good nostalgic way) feel to it! Beautiful view from the decks, and a nice pool, and Billiards room! Will definitely be staying here again.

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Paige Going
7 months ago

The rooms were very clean. The hot tub was amazing and the gaming room was pretty cool. Loved the view off of the balcony. Only downside was the beds could have been a little comfier. Overall I enjoyed my stay and would definitely return!

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Keri Croteau
8 months ago

They mixed our rooms up so when we went to go to our room someone was in it. Lack of communication. Other than that, the stay was decent. Good rooms for its price.

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Stephanie Goff
9 months ago

We own timeshare here and it's our happy place! The location can't be beat- right on the beach, easy access to the TART trail to bike anywhere, sidewalks to walk to nearby restaurants, stores, or (the kids'favorite) Pirates Cove. The rooms are wonderful with a full kitchen to save on food, but admittedly need some improving. Staff is always fantastic.

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Keith Williams III
9 months ago

I like this place. The rooms are large and comfortable. The staff are friendly.

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David Rambo
9 months ago

I would easily recommend this place over any other I’ve stayed. Very clean, lots of room at an exceptional price. Was more like a small apartment than a motel. Full kitchen, living room, huge balcony that was easily 2-3 times the size of a normal balcony. Plenty of space for everyone. 2 tvs. Staff was very nice. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!

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Ward Williams
10 months ago

Excellent view, room was ground level with patio open to the beach. Overall good value in an excellent location.

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