Northern Shores Vacation Rentals Offers More Choices at Peninsula Bay Resort

It was the fall of 2005 when a small spin off of a larger local company stepped forward and began offering its vacation rental management services exclusively to the individual owners at Peninsula Bay Resort - thus forming today's, Northern Shores Vacation Rentals, LLC. of Traverse City. Northern Shores has earned an additional 6 Peninsula Bay suites on its rental program since last fall and stands to add two more by the beginning of this summer. With years of experience gained managing properties throughout Leelanau County, our depute on the East Bay shoreline was a wonderful opportunity and seemed second nature to what we were already good at: Vacation Rentals. Now here it is 3 years later and we move forward into summer of 2008, proud to be the continued choice in the vacation rental services at Peninsula Bay Resort. This didn't come by simply thinking ahead or with lots of planning, but with the love for what we do. It's the day in and day out genuine enjoyment we get by helping owners and guests that makes it all work better for us then anyone else. We are emotional about Peninsula Bay Resort. Early on, we watched her walls stretch 5 stories into the fresh East Bay breezes and we still marvel at her strong stature. It is a structure to be proud of, a real set apart along the East Bay shoreline. We continue to put Peninsula Bay Resort on the map as we have since the first photos were snapped. You will find most every mention of a place called Peninsula Bay Resort linked to Northern Shores in one way.

If you are thinking about finding that special place in Traverse City that enjoys the best of condominium vacationing, (or are interested in purchasing) please don't hesitate to call or drop us an e-mail... We are always looking to share Peninsula Bay Resort - it's what we do.

Jason Hulet

http://www.visitnorthernshores.com/
Northern Shores Vacation Rentals, LLC. for Peninsula Bay Resort

(231) 922-2200 Reservations@VisitNorthernShores.com

Habitat for Humanity Flower & Garden Show

Habitat for Humanity Flower and Garden Show

More than 40 vendors set up displays at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center to the delight of gardeners, homeowners and those just yearning for a splash of spring color. For more information please call (231) 941-4663.
Contact Information: Robin Grubb
Phone: (231) 941-4663

Northern Shores VR, Let me introduce you...

Northern Shores Vacation Rentals for Peninsula Bay Condominiums is a personal and hands-on company tailored to owners of Peninsula Bay as well as our guest alike. Our direction has stemmed from experiences gained servicing owners and guests since the mid 1980s operating as Harris Properties, Inc. based out of our first Glen Arbor office. With several owners dissatisfied with Glen Arbor's Homestead Resort and its on-site vacation rental management, a business was spurred into what is now VisitUpNorth Vacation Rentals of Glen Arbor. (formerly Harris Properties, Inc.) In 2001, we positioned our second office in the 400 block of downtown Traverse City and now our parent company has grown to the largest vacation rental company in Traverse City as well as Leelanau County. On the heels of VisitUpNorth VR, was spun Northern Shores Vacation Rentals, a sister company. Northern Shores was erected to meet the demand and specialize in condominium vacation rentals on Traverse City's East side, primarily East Bay. Peninsula Bay became this new branches flag ship property and continues to be to this day. We have dedicated our resources and marketing exclusively to Peninsula Bay Condominiums and believe we have had a positive impact on the success of furthering future sales. We brought live to the complex when it had none, and our business really helped put Peninsula Bay "on the map," for travelers as well as buyers. With a new 6th Peninsula Bay suite added this fall, we remain to be the exclusive rental agency at Peninsula Bay amongst our competition. We have every intention of continuing and specializing in Peninsula Bay as our full time vacation rental commitment. We find our strength is specialization and we are running with it. We have evolved into the premier Peninsula Bay rental agency through our entrepreneurial intuition, specialization, familiarization, and dedication to our undertaking as the no-compromise Peninsula Bay vacation rental expert.

Thank you to our owners...

To our Vacation Rental owners:
Just a quick note to say "thank you" to many of you who have helped keep us in the loop in regards to vacation rental management solicitations you have received. We are appreciative and grateful that you feel compelled to pass these e-mails and letters along to us. We also want to thank you for entrusting in us your Peninsula Bay vacation rental property for yet another summer. Peninsula Bay Condominiums and all your suites have again been very well received! We have many guest securing their reservation week(s) for next summer/fall. We would like to think that this is a clear sign of our dedication to our guests and ensuring their vacation experience is an enjoyable and memorable one!

What is it about downtown Traverse City?

Downtown Traverse City... There really isn't anywhere like it. I'm not really able to put my finger on what it is... I just feel good being downtown, walking downtown, the sounds, the smells (most good!), and starring up at the old buildings with their charm wondering what stories they could tell.
When I was a child my Mother worked at a department store downtown called - Milliken's. From an early age, I remember the sights and sounds even back then. Like the smell of the inside of Milliken's...I know it sounds a little strange, but the smell of new clothes and new leather shoes seemed to fill the air with the ever so slight aroma of the latest perfumes. The Tea Room - It seems everyone that knew of it has fond memories of this very low ceiling diner, that overlooked the first floor of Milliken's department store. It was more of a "warp-around" indoor balcony than what you would typically think of as a diner. As a young boy, my Mother (who worked below in the shoe store at the time) and occasionally my Grand Mother would treat me to some of the then, best mash potatoes & gravy in Traverse City. (as a 6 year old - I was sure of it) But it wasn't so much the food, as it was the atmosphere. It was the hum of activity and voices that carried up from the shopping going on below. Seems my Mother and Grand Mother always knew the waitresses by first name and big smiles were always exchanged. It was a special place...back at a special time.
Today, I am middle aged, my two daughters are my age then. I've talked about the "tea room" on occasion and try to explain how things were and how special downtown Traverse City is. I do wish I could have had them experience the Tea Room too. It is funny how fast times change and towns and cities evolve. But downtown Traverse City is still very much alive with character and charm today. The events and festivals are very much the same as they were many years ago.
If you are planning a stay in Traverse City, do spend part of a day roaming around downtown. There are so many great eateries and shopping to be had. From fine cuisine to hero sandwiches to ice cream at Kilwins. You can take a break and stroll down to the Clinch Park Marina and watch the boats or take your lunch to the Open Space and lay out on the lawn soaking up your surroundings. Downtown Traverse City is truly as much of an attraction as the beautiful lakes, rivers and dunes that surround it...