Welcome to Hemingway East. This guide brings the practical condo information and local recommendations for your stay into one easy place. If anything here differs from your reservation messages, please follow the most recent message from your host.

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Quick stay details

• Check-in: 4:00 PM
• Checkout: 11:00 AM
• Occupancy: Up to 5 total guests, with no more than 4 adults
• Pets: Hemingway East does not accept pets

Arrival and access

Your confirmed reservation and pre-arrival messages contain the current door-access and parking instructions. For security, entry codes and Wi-Fi credentials are intentionally not posted on this public page.

Please park only in the designated areas for the property and never along the roadway. If you need help during your stay, reply to your reservation message so we can quickly match your note to the correct booking.

Using the condo

Thermostat

1. Tap the thermostat screen to wake it.
2. Use the plus and minus controls, or drag up or down, to choose a temperature.
3. Tap the temperature and choose a hold time. A 2-hour or 4-hour hold returns to the normal setting automatically; “Until I change it” keeps your selection in place.
4. To change modes, tap the current Heat or Cool icon. Heat/Cool mode can maintain a comfortable temperature range.

Jetted tub

Always fill the tub until the water is above every jet before turning the jets on. Running the jets with a low water level can spray water outside the tub. The tub uses a large amount of hot water, so keep an eye on the fill level and temperature.

Kitchen, lights, and supplies

• Dishwasher tabs are stored under the kitchen sink.
• The bathroom exhaust-light switch has a night-light mode: turn the light off, wait about one second, and turn it back on.
• Extra batteries, a first-aid kit, and a fire extinguisher are under the kitchen sink.
• The balcony light switch is near the balcony door, usually behind the drapes by the table.
• A vacuum, broom, and mop are in the mechanical closet across from the bathroom.
• The iron and ironing board are in the bedroom closet.

Linens and towels

• White towels are for bathing and showering.
• Striped towels are for the pool.
• Dark or colored towels are for the beach.
• Small black towels are for makeup removal.
• An extra blanket is in the top dresser drawer, pull-out sofa linens are in the bedroom closet, and another couch blanket is in the blue ottoman.

There is no daily housekeeping service. If you need replacement linens or towels, contact us through your reservation message.

Trash and checkout

The dumpster is at the west end of the parking lot. Place full, tied trash bags inside the dumpster and do not leave trash in public view.

Before the 11:00 AM checkout, gather used towels, dispose of trash, turn off lights and other items you used, collect your belongings, and follow the current checkout instructions in your departure message.

Being a good neighbor

Hemingway East is part of a residential condo community. Please protect the quiet enjoyment of neighbors and other guests: keep music and voices at a considerate level, use only designated parking, secure trash, and follow posted rules for shared amenities. Fireworks and excessive noise are regulated by East Bay Charter Township; current township ordinances always control.

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Ben’s local guide

These are the local favorites collected in our Airbnb guidebook, organized so you can plan by interest. Business hours, seasonal availability, reservations, and admission requirements change, so check directly with each destination before heading out.

Food and treats

• The Flying Noodle — house-made pasta in downtown Traverse City.
• Two Sons Pizza — New York-style pizza.
• Moomers Homemade Ice Cream — a classic local ice-cream stop.
• Bushell’s Kitchen & Cocktails — creative, locally focused dining.
• Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery — food and Michigan craft beer.

Old Mission Peninsula wineries

Bonobo Winery; Black Star Farms Old Mission; Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn; Mari Vineyards; Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery; and 2 Lads Winery.

Leelanau Peninsula wineries

Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room; Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate; Black Star Farms Suttons Bay; 45 North Vineyard & Winery; Boathouse Vineyards; Dune Bird Winery; and The Ridge at Verterra.

Distilleries

Traverse City Whiskey Co. – The Stillhouse; Grand Traverse Distillery Tasting Room; Mammoth Distilling; Furnace Street Distillery; and Iron Fish Distillery.

Breweries and cider

Silver Spruce Brewing Company; MiddleCoast Brewing Company; Taproot Cider House; The Filling Station Microbrewery; Stormcloud Brewing Company; and Short’s Brewing Company Bellaire Pub.

Activities

• Family fun: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Park and Moomers Homemade Ice Cream.
• Active outings: Mt. Holiday and K1 Speed Traverse City.

Rainy-day ideas

• ELEV8 Climbing Gym — indoor bouldering, auto-belays, roped climbing, yoga, and fitness; beginners can rent gear and get oriented by staff.
• Altitude Trampoline Park — an energetic indoor option for kids and families; check current hours, age rules, and waiver requirements before visiting.
• The Den at Grand Traverse Resort — arcade games, boutique bowling, virtual reality, and an escape room. Axe throwing is limited to adults age 18 and older.
• Spa Grand Traverse — massages, skin care, nail services, and relaxation amenities; advance reservations are recommended.
• Dennos Museum Center — art exhibitions, Inuit art, and a hands-on discovery gallery for children and adults.
• The Curiosity Place — hands-on educational play for younger children inside the Grand Traverse Mall; reservations are recommended on busy days.
• Stay in and slow down — enjoy the condo’s puzzles and games, stream a movie, order local takeout, or relax in the jetted tub.

Sightseeing and day trips

• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• Mission Point Lighthouse
• Historic Fishtown in Leland
• Tunnel of Trees scenic drive

Simple itinerary ideas

Easy Traverse City day

Start downtown, choose a lunch or dinner stop from the food list, visit the Dennos Museum Center or browse downtown shops, and finish with Moomers.

Old Mission afternoon

Choose two or three wineries rather than trying to rush the entire peninsula, include Mission Point Lighthouse, and designate a driver or arrange transportation.

Leelanau day trip

Pair a small number of winery stops with Historic Fishtown or Sleeping Bear Dunes. Drive times can be longer than they look on the map, especially in peak summer.

Family day

Combine Pirate’s Cove or Mt. Holiday with an easy meal and ice cream. For Sleeping Bear Dunes, bring water, sunscreen, and footwear suited to sand.

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Last reviewed October 2026. Suggestions are provided for convenience and are not endorsements or guarantees. Please confirm hours, availability, accessibility, and transportation directly with each business or attraction.