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4th Overlook *Private Hot Tub! Awsome views!
Sleeps 4 Review "This is my new favorite spot when I come to town. A beautiful view of the lake and very clean & qiet I can’t wait to come back" The 4th Overlook is modern with a private outside deck area with Private Hot Tub, amazing views of a private lake. Close to numerous activities and great restaurants. * Hot Tub *Full kitchen *Private laundry *Smart TV/With Netflix *80+ Mbps Fiber Optic WI-FI . *Coffee, creamer, sugar included *Outside Traverse City. *34 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes

Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|A NorthCoast Gem
Feel the allure of this elegant 1940s North Coast Log Chalet. This fully remodeled chalet seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern amenities & trendy design. Cozy up by the stunning stone fireplace, relax in the hot tub under glimmering string lights & towering pines, or gather by a creek-side fire. Nestled on the rippling flow of Mitchell Creek, steps to the beach, nature in the city locale, a timeless log cabin aura. For those seeking an enchanting Northern escapade in the heart of it all.

Downtown on Front st w/ Bay view! 2
Just one block from the sandy beach and the center of town, access to all of the shops and restaurants! 2 bedroom with Front St out the front door and the Boardman river with Bay views to the back. 1 bedroom (King) w/ bay view,1 bedroom w/Queen, Full Bath w/ walk in shower, full kitchen. Municipal overnight parking is available directly across the street at the parking garage $20 night or $50 unlimited pass. Set up for easy access to the downtown and beach. Handicap parking in front, no stairs.

Beach Bliss211 |Balcony |WaterView|Beach|Downtown.
🌊 Beachfront Living – Step directly onto the sand or relax with sweeping bay views from your private balcony. 🚶♂️ 2-Min Walk to TART Trail – Ideal for biking, jogging, or scenic strolls. 🏙️ 9-Min Drive to Downtown – Enjoy Traverse City’s wineries, breweries, shops, and dining scene. 🛋️ Cozy Comfort for 5 – King-size bed, queen sleeper sofa with Airdream Mattress, and roll-away bed. ☀️ Outdoor Fun Year-Round – Sandy beach access, seasonal pool & hot tub, plus epic sunrise and sunset views.

The Hobbit House on Spider Lake
Welcome to our Hobbit House on the lake in Northern Michigan! This private cottage is nestled within a quiet cove of scenic Spider Lake, just east of Traverse City. With two bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen and living room, the Hobbit House can sleep six people — perfect for a group getaway. The outdoor accommodations are endless with a front porch, beach patio, and dock to relax on the water. Guests have plenty of space to soak up the summer sun. Book your stay at the Hobbit House today!

Boardman Bungalow hot tub, kayaking, fishing
This lovely Bungalow on 5 acres is nestled along 1000ft of the Boardman River. We have kayaks, hammock, outside dining/living area with fireplace, and hot tub. The property is surrounded by state land and trails, perfect for hiking, kayaking, side by sides, and snowmobiling. The kitchen is fully stocked with basic condiments. The bathroom has towels, a hair dryer, small toiletries and soaps. WiFi will help you stay connected. Perfect for a honeymoon stay or couples getaway! 25 minutes to TC.

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.

Moondance Shores
Stunning modern home with 150 feet of pristine private beach at the edge of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. Come restore your body and spirit at our new house nestled on 2 acres of sandy woodland with access to great cycling and hiking trails. With toasty radiant floor heating and high speed wifi, this home can be your sanctuary for work or creative reflection. Enjoy the modern wood-burning fireplace and outdoor sauna, Peloton bike, yoga supplies and extraordinary lake views.

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 .

Pet Friendly Spider Lake Retreat with Fireplace an
❄️ Spider Lake Pine Cottage – Cozy Winter Retreat near Traverse City Wake to the quiet of winter mornings on Spider Lake—the stillness of snow, the call of loons, and coffee by the wood-burning fireplace. This peaceful lakefront home sleeps 10 and offers 130 feet of shoreline, a private dock, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and a spacious deck surrounded by towering pines—just 22 minutes from downtown Traverse City and under an hour to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Beachfront Oasis | Pool+Hot Tub
Escape to paradise in our luxurious beachfront condo, where the sugary sand and lake are just steps away from your door. Perfect for couples and families, this condo promises a memorable and comfortable vacation. Wake up to the sound of waves, breathe in fresh air from your private balcony, take a dip in the pool and relax in the hot tub. Pamper yourself with a soak in the soaker bathroom tub. Come create unforgettable memories at your beachfront oasis!
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Beautiful Historic Building on Manistee River Walk

Lake City Landings Unit 1

Private sandy beachfront on the West Bay in TC

Relax On Beautiful Silver Lake Near Traverse City.

Attic Studio

Luxury on Chandler Lake! Fall colors, close to TC!

Downtown Newly Remodeled Apartment | AC | Beach |

TC Rock Shop with Bay Views
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Lavish Lakehouse|Steps to Water|BBQ, Kayaks, Dock

Cedar Lake Lodge 2

Hygge Sunrise Lane

Northport's gorgeous waterfront home-sunset views!

Sun Bear Lakehouse - Lake Leelanau

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

Modern Lakefront Home, Stunning Views-Elk Rapids

Lakeview, Hot Tub, Pets OK, 2m to Beach, 9m to Ski
Waterfront condo rentals

Stunning Views from Boardman Lake Penthouse

New, Downtown Condo with Patio (Best Location)!

Beautiful Beachfront Condo: Hemingway East 216

Ski Boyne Mtn Resort | Dog Friendly | Lake Views

Brand New 2-bedroom in the Grand Traverse Commons

Spectacular Sunset Views-Last Minute Special $79!

Beachfront, Balcony, Fireplace! - Unit 204

Lakefront | Hot Tub | Newly Updated | 10mi to TC!
When is the best time to visit Traverse City?
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| Avg. price | G$39,540 GYD | G$31,172 GYD | G$31,172 GYD | G$30,335 GYD | G$41,423 GYD | G$52,302 GYD | G$76,988 GYD | G$62,762 GYD | G$44,143 GYD | G$41,632 GYD | G$35,774 GYD | G$33,264 GYD |
| Avg. temp | -8°C | -7°C | -2°C | 5°C | 12°C | 17°C | 19°C | 18°C | 15°C | 8°C | 1°C | -4°C |
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Traverse City vacation rentals start at G$25,105 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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30 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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30 properties have a dedicated workspace

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50 of Traverse City vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.8 Average rating
Traverse City stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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