Family-friendly vacation rentals in Grand Traverse Bay

Retro-Modern, Fenced Yard, Near Beach, Eats & Fun!

Make your vacation a retro experience and relax into the 70s vibes in this newly updated, pet-friendly home. With an unfussy, fenced-in backyard, this 4-bedroom home sleeps up to 10 and includes curated books, classic games, vinyl records, and retro dress-up accessories. ✿ 1-min Walk to groceries and great takeout ✿ 3-min Drive to beautiful beaches on East Bay ✿ 10-min Drive to Downtown Traverse City and Old Mission Wineries Your life of leisure in Traverse City awaits! Explore more below.

TC Memory - Family Friendly + 100% Privacy

Introducing our charming Traverse City escape! Nestled in a serene neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath have boasts a spacious backyard and a convenient attached garage. Only a short 10-minute drive to town, it offers both tranquility and accessibility. Perfect for your next gateway! 2 min - Center Ice Arena & Elmbrook golf courses 3~5 min - TC State Park beach, airport & Costco wholesales 10 min- Downtown, Spider Lakes & Mt. Holiday Feel free to message us for any questions before booking!

Family ski-in & ski- out 4B/4B Disciples Ridge

Clean and waiting for you and your family and friends! Beautiful, quiet, ski-in/ski-out condo located right on Boyneland Run...walk or ski to everything ANY season. We love Boyne Mountain and can't wait to share our home with you. Our 4 bedroom/4 bathroom (sleeps 14+) condo/home is comfy, clean (smoke-free/pet free) and fully stocked so you relax from the minute you arrive! Comfy beds and a fireplace make it perfect for resting after a day of fun in Northern Michigan.

Charming Marina/Restaurant District Home

This home is a very cute 2BR/2BA, 3 blocks from Grand Traverse Bay, beaches, restaurants, the marina, and 1 block to the TART bike trail. You will find the remodeled kitchen equipped for basic cooking needs, should you choose to cook in. The 2 queen beds have premium mattresses and now, modified "safe" bedding practices. The back west facing deck with a sun arbor is a comfortable spot for chilling or grilling after a long day of activity. License number 2023-32.

Welcome to Penny Cottage! Newly renovated in 2024

Welcome to Penny Cottage! Spacious in-town Charlevoix home. Newly renovated in 2024. Thoughtfully designed interior with elevated materials and custom pieces throughout. The perfect spot to relax after a day of adventuring. 3 bed, 2 bath home with fully equipped kitchen & BBQ grill. A few blocks walk to Lake Michigan beaches or 1 minute car ride. Central A/C, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, books, games, puzzles and toys. Towels & linens provided. STR License: 270-175-00

Large Condo, slps 18, perfect for summer vaca

This well-appointed Disciples Ridge condo at Boyne Mtn is on property and sleeps 16 in beds and 18 with sleeper sofa. This condo rents as a full unit and is the entire right side of the building...all three levels. A wonderful place for multiple families, this condo has everything needed for an amazing stay. Wonderful for families, weddings, reunions. We have other rentals in the Boyne areas and another property just two doors away

Walk to the Bay + Cedar Lake | Traverse City House

The perfect house for your northern Michigan vacation. Our place is close to a paved walking/biking trail called the TART Trail, with a peek of Cedar Lake, and about a block west of West GT Bay with access to a Marina and Boat Launch. It is situated at the base of the Leelanau Peninsula and 5-10 minutes from downtown Traverse City depending on traffic. We absolutely love this home and know that you will too!

Weiss Acres Cottage Rental Cottage B

We are a 2 minute drive to to Boyne Mountain ski and Golf Resort. There is a big yard and a swing set for children. This house is very close to the Boyne river and may not be suitable for young children or toddlers. We do NOT have an outlet suitable for charging EVs and the nearest charging station is located at Boyne Mountain Resort just a couple of minutes from here. please top off before arriving.

Buck Lodge at “The Blue Buck Cabins and RV Camp”

Beautiful new cabin accross from trailhead, restaurant, Bear Lake. Perfect for ATV’s, snowmobiles, fisherman, hunters. Unfortunately, we have a strict no pets policy and the person renting must be at least 21 years old with no exceptions. Children are welcome with a renter over the age of 21. Early check in or late departure $35 each if available. Please check with the host.