Waterfront vacation rentals in Little Traverse Bay

Centrally Located Lakefront Condo-Beach & Fishing

Your Summer Special Place: location, expansive lake views from your private balcony, great value. Northern Michigan is beautiful in the summer and Lakeside Lookout is the perfect home base to enjoy it. You're minutes from the Gaslight District of Petoskey, the elegance of Harbor Springs, Lake Michigan sandy beach, and a scenic 30 miles from Mackinaw City for the Mackinac Island ferry. Kayak, hike or bike the North Western State Trail, or sip wine lakeside in the courtyard or private balcony.

Lakefront Sleeps 4. Walk downtown+near Boyne Mtn

Adorable Lake Charlevoix Cottage Retreat! Perfect for 4 guests with 1 bedroom (queen) plus a living room sleeper sofa, full bath, and kitchen. Relax on the covered deck with views of 125’ of shared lakefront. Enjoy a fire pit, grill, and seasonal dock access. Features whole-house heating and bedroom window AC. Shared 1-acre property with a house that can be rented together for larger groups. Just 1 mile to downtown Boyne City via bike trail and 6 miles to Boyne Mountain golf/skiing/SkyBridge.

Beachfront, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Mackinaw Bridge Views

Wake up to the sound of waves breaking on your beach, and spend your days swimming and kayaking on Lake Huron. Peaceful and quiet, and only 10 minutes from Mackinaw City. End your days around a campfire on the beach, soaking in the hot tub watching the sunset over Lake Huron… maybe even catch the Northern Lights dancing over Lake Huron. This isn’t just a place to stay, it’s a beautiful place to relax, reconnect and enjoy a true Up North experience. We call it Heaven on Huron, you will, too.

The Peace Retreat! Privacy, FUN & Gr8 Memories!

Stay in an authentic log cabin from the 1800’s that's nestled among the 56 Acres of forest and shoreline of Lake MI, between North Point Nature Preserve & Mt. McSauba Rec. Go off Grid!!! The cabin property (over an acre), has a fire pit, cleared hiking trails throughout and loads of stuff to do all around. The beach only 400 feet away and is spectacular! There are local bike trails, tennis, golf, & disc golf), soccer fields, basketball courts, skate park, fishing, hiking, beautiful beaches

Little Moose Lodge overlooking Lake MI

Breathe in the tranquility that only comes from being surrounded by nature. With Lake Michigan in front and woods in back you get the best of both worlds during your stay at Little Moose Cabin. We are located on M119, the historic "Tunnel of Trees" highway less than 20 mins from Harbor Springs, The Highlands Resort, Nubs Nob Resort, and 45 minutes from Mackinaw Bridge. This classic 2 -bedroom 1 bath cabin has a woodstove, outdoor firepit, BBQ grill, and access to a private beach on Lake Mi.

Riverfront cottage 1-mile nature walk to downtown

A unique old-school cottage located right on the Bear River and Petoskey's newly developed Bear River park and trail. A one-mile meandering walk, over the river and through the woods will take you to downtown Petoskey and Lake Michigan. Along the riverwalk in the opposite direction is a skate park and running track. Also close to shopping plazas and a robust downtown shopping district. The house is dog friendly with a fenced in yard and has three porches to look out over the the river valley.

The A-Frame at Finch Creek - Secluded w/ Hot Tub

Welcome to the A-frame at Finch Creek. A one-of-a-kind Northern Michigan getaway overlooking Finch Creek and completely surrounded by the Grass River Natural Area. We renovated this 1970s cabin from the ground up and designed it to feel open and connected to the landscape. With 20-foot vaulted ceilings, massive picture windows, a fireplace to curl up next to, and just minutes from some of the most stunning lakes in the state, it’s the perfect home base for exploring or doing nothing at all.

Cheerful Six Mile Lake Log Cabin.

Enjoy the coziness of a bygone era while staying in this 1940s quaint, storybook log cabin. The Hawks Nest has been lovingly restored to its original glory while having all the modern-day amenities woven through its clean 380 sq. ft. space. Retreat to the spacious covered porch to relax and view the acre-and-half property leading down to 100ft of 6Mile Lake frontage. Star gaze while relaxing in the comfortable, Amish-built gilding chairs around the spacious, paver fire pit area .

Charming Lakefront Guest Cottage

Charming, cozy guest cottage located on Crooked Lake just steps away from the water. Slow down, watch the sunrise, enjoy cool breezes off the lake and listen to the loons. Detached guest cottage with private entrance in a quiet location. Perfect for couples. Light & sunny interior w/beautiful lake views. Located between Petoskey & Harbor Springs with great dining & shopping. Enjoy a Northern Michigan summer, come for the amazing fall colors, or enjoy a cozy winter ski weekend!

True Nature Lodge | 10 Acres | Hot Tub | Groups

Private log-and-stone lodge on 10 secluded acres, 15 minutes from downtown Gaylord, Treetops golf course, and Otsego Resort and ski slopes. Ideal for groups, wedding guests, reunions, ski trips, ORV weekends, couples, families, and peaceful retreats. Sleeps 20, with hot tub, huge private yard, pond and stream, wide wooded trails, unique games and activities inside, and a fun, relaxing up-north feel. Weddings and family reunions welcome with prior approval. No ‘parties’.

Cozy Cottage on the Lake.

Cozy Cottage on Five Lakes. Close to the expressway , snowmobile trails and downtown Gaylord. Fully stocked kitchen, fireplace, high speed internet and a smart TV so you can stream your favorite shows or just watch Netflix . Bring your kayaks and your fishing poles - nice deck to watch the sunset. Dogs are welcome for an additional one time fee of $35.00. There is no fence and because this house is on the lake dogs and children must be watched at all times.

Sunrise Sunsation | Hot Tub • Kayak • Trails • Ski

Escape to this updated lakefront retreat, just steps from the water on beautiful Mullett Lake. Featuring a private outdoor hot tub and modern amenities, it’s the perfect spot for both relaxation and remote work. Spend your days exploring Northern Michigan’s endless trails, slopes, and excursions, then unwind with a movie or stargaze from the hot tub. Ideally located minutes from town in the heart of Vacationland, your Up North getaway awaits!