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Home in Interlochen

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 486 reviews

The Perfect Getaway *Sleeps 4 *Lake with Boat! *

Pey Friendly! Boat for your use! We are close to numerous activities and great restaurants. Our home is located on a 16 Acre PRIVATE Lake. *Traverse City 14 miles *Sleeping Bear Dune 31 miles *Crystal Moutain 17 miles Smart TV Coffee Netflix Private Lake Access Fiber Optic WI-FI Full Kitchen A Recent Review The home was very clean and updated. Having the use of a boat was awesome, and the lake was great for fishing. Very good sound proofing between the duplexes. Never heard the neighbors once!

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Home in Boyne City

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Lakefront Sleeps 4. Close to Boyne Mountain!

Spacious cottage on Lake Charlevoix that has been completely remodeled! The cottage shares a large, 1-acre property with a house that is listed separately. Both can be rented together. One bedroom with queen bed, sofa sleeper in the living room, kitchen, full bath, lake view, and covered deck overlooking 125' of shared Lake Charlevoix frontage. Shared dock. (Seasonal) and parking. Fire pit and grill (seasonal). One mile to downtown BC on a walkable bike trail and six miles to Boyne Mountain.

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Home in Traverse City

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

Long Lake Therapy-HotTub/Walk To Beach/Fire Pit/AC

Enjoy this beautiful 2,014 sq.ft. home just a short walk to Long Lake/Gilbert Park & beach! The gorgeous windows showcase 2.5 acres of forest views. In the garage, you find 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, and a grill for your use. Explore wine country, Traverse City (10 min.), the islands and beaches of Long Lake, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. This comfortable home will be the perfect launching pad for all of your adventures up north. Gilbert Park beach is just a short walk! About 30 min. to ski Crystal!

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Home in Traverse City

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 463 reviews

Quiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house

Peaceful pet friendly 2 Bed/2 Bath house off a private drive on Spider lake with 100' frontage. House interior has been renovated kitchen, baths, hardwood floors, leather furniture, 60" 4K Smart TV with HD cable and high-speed internet. Includes complimentary(2) kayaks, a paddle board, mountainbikes and firewood. 16ft Pontoon boat available for rent. Whether your in Traverse for summer adventure, fine dining, wine tasting business or visting friends and family this is a great place to relax.

Home in Empire

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

Lone Pine Cottage on Little Glen Lake

Two bedroom vacation home/cottage located on Little Glen Lake. Nicely updated space with brand new bathroom and flooring throughout. Home has DirecTV, wifi, and gorgeous views of one of the most beautiful lakes in America. 100 feet of private sandy frontage with dock. Comfortable patio seating on the deck overlooking the lake. Guests are welcome to use the two kayaks and canoe. Fire pit located by the shore. Across the street from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and its endless trails.

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Home in Traverse City

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Beautiful Traverse City Lakehouse - pets allowed

Plan your summer or fall vacation now on the water! Enjoy this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom getaway home on Spider Lake with 60 feet of private beach: an absolutely beautiful setting from sunrise to sunset and the pontoon boat at no extra cost in June, July, Aug, and Sept. Also, kayaks and paddle boats provided free of charge. It's the perfect place to stay in any season, only 11.5 miles from downtown the luxuries of downtown Traverse City, and well-protected from claustrophobic downtown traffic.

Home in Traverse City

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews

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

Downtown only 2 miles away! Sleeps 8. Stone Gas Fireplace! Pet Friendly 140 feet of Bay front across the road beach frontage 3 miles from The Commons 25 Miles to the Sleeping Bear Dunes 14 miles to Sutton's Bay Outside Patio/Gazebo 300 feet from the TART bike trail 2 bathrooms Fast WI-FI Our place is close to the City Center and public transport. You’ll love this place because of Location & our views of West Grand Traverse Bay are Amazing! A public beach 200 yards away 3 Awsome Restaurants

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Home in Traverse City

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Enjoy snow, smore's and skating at Spider Lake

Discover the beauty of all seasons at Pine Cottage, just 10 miles from downtown Traverse City. Nestled amidst majestic pines, this serene haven offers a private beach and breathtaking Spider Lake views. Enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, a natural fireplace, and outdoor firepit. With private workspaces, it's perfect for remote work. Winter retreats await with dining, wine tasting, skiing, and snowmobiling. Your cozy getaway is ready! Hosted by East Bay Township STR License 2022-0051.

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Home in Empire

5 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

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!

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Home in Traverse City

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews

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

Welcome to our stylish modern home in Traverse City! We're just minutes from the best beaches, the lively downtown scene, and some pretty awesome wineries! It's all about having a great time here and making those vacation days count! And let's talk about the cherry on top: our hot tub! It's the perfect chill spot after a day packed with fun! Guests love our place, and we're not just saying that! Airbnb recognizes us as a Guest Favorite, and we're pretty proud of that!

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Home in Arcadia

5 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

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.

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Home in Traverse City

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews

Woodland Trail House

Completely private home setting on 3 acres with natural Lake frontage conveniently located 15" from Traverse City and 20" from Sleeping Bear Dunes. Your visit to the Woodland Trail House begins with a welcoming peaceful drive through the pine tree forest. Part of the attraction to this home site is the mature trees and the wildness of the setting. Hawks, Loons and Sand Hill Cranes can be seen and heard at this private lake frontage home.

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Home in Traverse City

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

West Bayshore Retreat - Traverse City Michigan

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Home in Bellaire

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

3rd Night Free:Clam Lake Cottage-Torch Lake Access

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Home in Suttons Bay

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Sutton's Bay Chalet on The Bay

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Home in Traverse City

5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Soulshine on Long Lake, dock, 100 ft of frontage.

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Home in Gaylord

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Kassuba Lake Retreat- SNOW to ski or snowmobile!

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Home in Traverse City

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews

Cozy, Modern 4 Bedroom Home with Private Beach

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Home in Traverse City

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

All Sports Silver Lake/Hot Tub/ Dock/Pool Table

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Home in Traverse City

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 91 reviews

Traverse City Long Lake Sunsets 3Bed/2.5Bath

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Home in Traverse City

5 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Log Cabin 10 Acres+Lake Access

Home in Traverse City

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews

OPEN ALL YEAR! Kayaks! PONTOON BOAT! Gameroom!

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Home in Empire

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews

Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Fri

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Home in Bear Lake

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Private Dock, Huge Yard, Fire Pit + Pet-friendly

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Home in Lake Leelanau

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Against the Wind Vacation Rental

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Home in Traverse City

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Modern 3BR Minutes to Traverse, Games + Lake Views

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Home in Traverse City

5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

The Cherry Pit on Long Lake

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Home in Leland

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Box Haus by Yoav

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Home in Traverse City

5 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

Long Lake Lakehouse - Private Vacation Paradise!

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Home in Lake Leelanau

5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Lake Leelanau: The Story Cottage

Home in Suttons Bay

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Breathtaking Waterfront Home on West Bay - M22

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Home in Traverse City

5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews

Modern Luxury, BayViews, Walk Downtown +Hot Tub

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Home in Traverse City

5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

The Lake House

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Home in Traverse City

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

4BR Cozy Cottage w/ Neighborhood- Priv Lake Access

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Home in Interlochen

5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Green Lake Getaway Hot Tub Kayak

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Home in Grawn

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews

Private Lakehouse Retreat|The Getaway at Duck Lake

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