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Relax On Beautiful Silver Lake Near Traverse City.
Private keyed entrance, completely separate from our personal upstairs living space, lower level lakeside Suite, with spacious 600 sq. ft total living area! Cozy kitchenette, Master bedroom, with bathroom, and large walk-in closet. Living room; large 56" TV, big 7.1 speaker(s), DTS Surround Sound Theater system. Private 12'x30' covered deck, with gas grill, and seating. Sandy beach, with lounge chairs, fire pit, and stand up paddle board. Watch the sunrise from your private deck, and just relax!

Island View Cottages - Cottage 5-Walk to downtown
Want to enjoy everything beautiful Traverse City has to offer while still experiencing the small-town quaintness this town is known for? Look no further and stay with us as the Island View Cottages! Conveniently located a short 6-8 minute scenic walk along the water, our cottages offer a secluded retreat less than .5 miles from downtown Traverse City as well as the coveted Old Mission Peninsula (Wineries). One of the few Resort/hotels on West Grand Traverse Bay! 132 ft of sandy private beach

Lime Lake Therapy-HotTub/PingPong/Private Dock/Ski
Quintessential up north cabin beautifully situated on a private hilltop setting with stunning lake views. Immaculate with soaring ceilings, open floor plan, & solid surface counters. Main floor master bedroom suite overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Lime Lake. Front porch and covered lakeside deck for enjoying nature and gorgeous water views. Private frontage across the street with a NEW dock, fire pit and picnic area. Pure, beautiful Leelanau at its best! 39 min. to ski Crystal Mt.!

Stunning Waterfront, Updated TC Condo with Pool!
Have this updated, waterfront condo be your home away from home while visiting the Traverse City area! This condo sits on East Bay with unobstructed views of the water. In the summer, hang poolside between exploring Traverse City hot spots. This condo offers one bedroom with a King bed with an additional queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Full kitchen is perfect for making up any meal and enjoying it on the balcony overlooking the water. Long day of hiking? Soak in the complex hot tub.

WalkToBeach HotTub Fireplace Authentically North
Discover idyllic charm meeting modern luxury at Oneida's Chalet, a 1940s artisan's workshop turned fully remodeled North Coast Cottage. Vaulted ceilings, log timber beams, & light dancing through the stained-glass window set the scene. Cozy up by the fireplace, unwind in the hot tub, cook like a chef, all steps from the beach. Nestled on Mitchell Creek, this central nature sanctuary offers a unique Northern experience right in the city, for those seeking authenticity in the heart of it all.

Harmony House, Interlochen, Lakefront retreat
Enjoy four seasons of beauty in a private downstairs guest suite with a bedroom, living room, bathroom, and dining/breakfast nook with a Keurig, microwave and small fridge (no kitchen). Walk out the door to the lakefront where you can lounge in the sun, use the kayaks, and make a fire. Located 3 miles from Interlochen Arts Academy, it is an easy drive to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Crystal Mountain, biking, hiking and running trails and award-winning golf and disc golf courses.

Northern MI Escapes: House with Private Beach
Spacious and cozy home to vacation with your family or friends that is out of the hustle and bustle of town but close to it all! A 12 minute drive to downtown Traverse City and 9 minute drive to Suttons Bay. With ample space you can enjoy the breath taking views of Lake Michigan in Grand Traverse West Bay. Includes: fully stocked gourmet kitchen, pool table, private beach located directly across the road, beach chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, and paddleboard. License #2026-13

Private BeachM22! Close to wineries and skiing!
Your family will love to relax here! Best beach in the area, great for small swimmers and big swimmers alike. Warm and shallow, and the cottage is recently updated with all the comforts of home. Close to some of the world best wineries, skiing and ice fishing. Spend days kayaking with provided kayaks. New beds, organic bamboo bedding, fully stocked kitchen, and a beach side fire pit will help you create lasting memories for years to come. Pets allowed with pet fee, please read rules

Spacious Downtown Apartment in Historic Firehouse
Stay in a piece of history in Downtown Traverse City! Firehouse One was the first Fire Station to operate in the city. This ground level flat at Firehouse One has one bedroom and one bathroom. It can accommodate up to 4 guests with free parking on-site and fiber internet. This flat at Firehouse One embraces the original architecture of the building with large windows, high ceilings, and exposed brick while introducing modern furnishings and finishes for a great atmosphere.

The Round Haven with Big Glen Lake Access
Experience living in the round. This recently renovated home is a super energy efficient 30 ft diameter circle. We are situated in the heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and a 300 ft walk to a secluded public access on Big Glen Lake. A place to adventure, relax and restore: this home is designed for sustainability and comfort. The perfect home base to explore the wonder of Sleeping Bear and surrounding quaint towns. We hope you find inspiration and rejuvenation.

The Granary Northport . Rustic Modern Seclusion
Voted one of the top 85 Airbnbs by Conde Nast Traveler. The Granary is a lovingly restored two bed + one bath cabin located on 12 wooded acres with a secluded Lake Michigan beach nearby. A short drive to town will give you access to restaurants, groceries, breweries and wineries. Dogs are welcome! Please message us to discuss bringing more than 1. Absolutely no cats or other pets are allowed. We do not have a TV, but we do have fiber optic high speed internet.

Downtown Traverse City Loft across from West Bay
Recently renovated, legally-zoned, downtown rental apartment across from West Bay beach access and the TART Trail, on quiet Bay Street. Your prime jumping off point for any adventures in the Grand Traverse Region. Easy access to downtown restaurants and amenities, and only minutes from Front Street, the Open Space, and State Hospital (Commons) trails. Well placed for wine touring, as it is midway between Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas.
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Lakefront No-Wake Retreat w/ Free Pontoon

Cottage On The Water

Dream Vacay: Clam Lake Cottage w Torch Lake Access

Urban Gem: Mins to Beach & Downtown W/Hot tub!

Beautiful Traverse City Lakehouse - pets allowed

Blue Heaven Cottage

Woodland Trail House

The Sand Bar - Spacious Long Lake Waterfront
Lake access apartment rentals

Includes Weekly Cleanings for Longer Stays

Downtown Boyne City upper level 10 min to Boyne Mt

Lake City Landings Unit 1

Unique Marina Apartment

cozy wood-paneled apartment

Hot Tub | Spider Lakefront | Sandy Beach | Views!

Couples Carriage House Studio, 1 block to Beach

Crystal Lake Gem 2 15 mins to Crystal Mountain.
Lake access cottage rentals

Renovated A-Frame with Hot Tub

Cozy Cottage on the Lake.

*HighlyRated* WalkToLake *OutdoorShower* ManCave

Stream-side Cottage by Lake Leelanau Beachfront

Breezy Nook

Price drop, wine@Bright, Toasty Private Lake Home!

Full Week 8/9 4 Night 5/31, 6/21 Memorial Day Open

Perfect Up North GetAway
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| Avg. price | G$25,941 GYD | G$25,313 GYD | G$27,615 GYD | G$26,778 GYD | G$39,121 GYD | G$53,765 GYD | G$76,986 GYD | G$63,179 GYD | G$42,259 GYD | G$41,631 GYD | G$32,636 GYD | G$36,192 GYD |
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Traverse City stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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