
Vacation rentals with beach access in Glen Arbor
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Private sandy beachfront on the West Bay in TC
Beachfront vacationing with your own private apartment on the West Bay facing Power Island. Just steps away from putting your feet in the sand and crystal clear water! Your own private deck with comfortable lounge chairs, eating table and chairs right next to a beautiful garden and potted flowers (seasonal). 2 Kayaks, 3 paddle-boards, bonfire (w/chairs, wood, lighter and lighter fluid provided for you; Smore's ingredients w/request). Lounge chairs on the beach, cornhole, BBQ Grill & much more...

StepsToBeach HotTub Fireplace North Coast 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.

Dome in Suttons Bay with amazing views!
Amazing Views -- Unique Architecture -- Great Location One of the best views on Leelanau Peninsula. Mini-Dome (guest house) sharing 5+ acre property with Big Dome (main house). Conveniently located near the M-22 scenic route, 1 mile from the bike Trail, and within 4 miles of 6 wineries. The interior was newly renovated in 2019. The Mezzanine has 2 queen beds (shared space). You'll love this unique and romantic escape. 2022 Stats: 3 engagements, 6 Anniversaries, 5 birthdays, 4 pre-weddings

1 Bdrm Private Apartment (Milk Chocolate) at GDC
Our Milk Chocolate suite is a large 1 bedroom apartment located above our gelato shop in Empire, Mi! From it's large breezy balcony, you can sip coffee and plan your Leelanau adventure. The apartment is decorated in a colorful mid-century modern style. The bedrooms and living room both have smart tvs. There's a full kitchen stocked with the essentials and we provide toiletries and beach towels/blanket/chairs. It's a great base camp to explore the area and just a few blocks from Empire beach!

Lime Lake Therapy-HotTub/PingPong/Private Dock/AC
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.!

Empire Blue House w/ Hot Tub
Clean, new home (in 2020) with 6-person hot tub is less than a 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan, and 3-minutes to downtown Empire. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and its amazing trails, there is over 1400 square feet of indoor living space, plus 1000 sq feet of covered decks. The location offers easy access to a variety of outdoor recreation, Leelanau Wineries, and is 25 miles to Traverse City shopping and nightlife or 25 miles to Crystal Mountain Skiing!

Peaceful private getaway on Lake Michigan
Relax and enjoy this fully renovated, unique and tranquil getaway. The updated 2nd floor lakefront retreat is cozy and functional. The space features an open layout that seamlessly combines the living area, kitchen, dining and bath. You will have full use of the suite which is closed off from the main house making it truly private. Reservations for 2026 can be booked starting in 2026 when all dates will be open for booking. Message me if you are looking for specific dates.

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.

Sweetheart Beach Cottage
This adorable cottage is set up for two adults. It is located in the quaint village of Lake Ann on Herendeene lake. The cottage has it's own sandy beach and shares the dock and swim platform with the main house. There is a private yard and kayak launch . The cottage has a small kitchenette, fridge and a gas grill for preparing meals. Come get away from it all in this cozy cottage with new and comfy furnishings. Minutes from Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes

Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point
LAKE MICHIGAN WATERFRONT HOME AT INSPIRATION POINT, ARCADIA, MI. Waterfront, beautiful sunsets & lake breezes nestled below Inspiration Point in the heart of Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve. Soaring stone fireplace, open living room & kitchen with breathtaking views, deck, spectacular sunsets. Beautiful base to enjoy the area's many attractions. Craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, world-class golf, skiing, boating, gaming & dining abound nearby.

Little Platte Lake Cabin Near Sleeping Bear Dunes
Our two bedroom lakeside cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood, just on the edge of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Explore one of the nearby Lake Michigan beaches or trails, or enjoy our lakeside cabin in the evenings. Feeling social? Beulah and Empire are 15 minutes from the cottage, while Frankfort and Glen Arbor are about 20 minutes away. There are several great restaurants, and breweries nearby.

Waterfront 3 Bedrooms Charming silver Lake House
Newly renovated waterfront home on Silver Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes around Traverse City in Northwest Michigan. Enjoy the lake view from the living room and all three bedrooms. Use the private dock for all summer activities, such as swimming, fishing, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, or just sunbathing on our private sandy beach. Two kayaks with adult sized life jackets are available for your use.
Popular amenities for Glen Arbor beach-access accommodations
Apartment rentals with beach access

Suttons Bay Village Apartment

Relax On Beautiful Silver Lake Near Traverse City.

Luxurious Firehouse Apartment in Downtown TC

Eighth Street Townhouse, a cozy and modern retreat

TC Experience II

Downtown Suttons Bay Retreat

Spacious Downtown Apartment in Historic Firehouse

Bay Views | Walkable | 1st Floor
House rentals with beach access

Manitou Porches, in Glen Arbor

Beautiful Log Cabin on The Bay

Kaiser House *3 minutes to Down Town TC *Sleeps 8

Modern Courtyard Home Featuring Art + Light

Charming Waterfront Haven on West Bay

Private Frontage Silver Lake Cottage w/boat rental

Moondance Shores

Stylish Condo: Near Beach, Downtown & Wineries
Condo rentals with beach access

Leelanau Townhouse Retreat at Sugarloaf

LOVE this modern, newly decorated, walk in condo!

Downtown TC Suite | King Bed + Walkable Location

Penthouse Studio on Grand Traverse East Bay

Stunning Waterfront, Updated TC Condo with Pool!

Cypress Chill - Walk to beach, dinner, shopping.

Beachfront Oasis | Pool+Hot Tub

East Bay Waterfront Studio
When is the best time to visit Glen Arbor?
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| Avg. price | $317 CAD | $315 CAD | $317 CAD | $405 CAD | $452 CAD | $572 CAD | $800 CAD | $739 CAD | $481 CAD | $407 CAD | $378 CAD | $378 CAD |
| 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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