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Traverse City vacation rentals start at $190 per night before taxes and fees

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Traverse City stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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Cozy Cottage in Leelanau County
Beautiful farm setting nestled in the heart of Leelanau County. Completely renovated in 2018, the cottage sits just beyond the owners home. Enjoy a quiet getaway or fun filled days taking in all the area has to offer. Located between Traverse City & Suttons Bay, minutes from Lake Michigan, Lake Leelanau, TART (bike)Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes, public beaches, parks, & Michigan’s wine country. Award winning wineries& breweries close, as well as a wide range of restaurants, retail & galleries.
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Silver Lake Cottage
Silver Lake Cottage is newly renovated & remodeled. It is fresh, clean & the perfect up north retreat! Enjoy time by the lake with 60 feet of private frontage on 600 acre all-sports Silver Lake, private dock with great swimming & sandy bottom, & bonfire pit by the lakeside patio. 2 kayaks are available for you to enjoy in summer months. A quick 10 minute drive to downtown Traverse City for recreation, restaurants & entertainment! *Dock & kayaks guaranteed available Memorial Day - Labor Day.
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Mahalo
This charming cottage on Silver Lake is the perfect vacation destination! Our cottage sleeps 6 with 2 queen bedrooms & queen sleeper sofa in the sun room. Silver Lake is a beautiful 600 acre lake that offers boating, kayaking, fishing, skiing, swimming! Or stay where you are to relax by the water on the *private dock - grill, fire pit & sandy frontage close by. Our cottage is always kept pet free, keeping the house and yard extra clean for our guests! *Dock guaranteed Memorial Day - Labor Day.
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Island View Cottages - Cottage 4 -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 mile 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
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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!
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Private BeachM22! Close to wineries, Sand Dunes
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
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The Bird & Vine Cottage in Leelanau County, Mi.
A beautifully appointed cottage in the middle of Michigan's Leelanau county wine country. Suttons Bay is five minutes away and downtown Traverse City is 10 minutes. The Leelanau bike trail is just down the road for all of you bicycle enthusiasts. Our place is a great central point for excursions to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Kayaking on the Crystal River, having a meal in historic Fishtown, wine tasting, ciders and breweries and so many more unique things to do on the Leelanau peninsula.
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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.
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Nature Escape w/ Hot Tub Spacious TC Cottage
STR006894 Welcome to Cedar Lodge! Spacious and private cottage (2600 square feet) with Hot Tub, minutes from downtown Traverse City, Sleeping bear Dunns and Lake Michigan. Bring the whole family and friends to this beautiful and cozy cottage and enjoy all of Northern Michigan attractions. This cottage is a 5 minute drive to Long Lake beach, 15 minutes drive to Downtown Traverse City and a 20 minute drive to Empire beach on Lake Michigan.
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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.
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Spider Lake Cottage - the perfect secluded getaway
Beautiful "up-north" lakefront cottage steps from the lake and surrounded by pine trees. Amazing views! Nicely furnished and decorated. Open floor plan with nice kitchen, living room and dining area plus all-season porch with gorgeous lake views. 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths. Washer/Dryer included. Week-long (Sun - Sun) rentals required mid-June to Labor Day. Minimum two day rentals required rest of year.
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Lakefront cottage minutes from Traverse City
Come enjoy this beautiful lakefront space. The property includes a 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage with a large outdoor area and decks. Stunning sunrise views of Silver Lake, private beach, dock, and easy access to all the Traverse City area has to offer. The cottage sits about 15 minutes from the start of the Leelanau peninsula wine trail. Come enjoy this peaceful cottage for an amazing getaway up north!
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Cottage rentals with free parking

Highlander Tiny Villa
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Cozy Private Lakefront Cottage with Private Dock
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Cozy Cottage on the Lake.
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Lucky #7 @ Lakeshore Resort
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Lemon Drop Cottage
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Sleeping Bear Stunner - private, gorgeous views
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Stream-side Cottage by Lake Leelanau Beachfront
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West Harbor Hideaway
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Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Magical Northern Michigan Cottage w/ Hot Tub & AC
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Above Crystal Lake - Hot Tub and Panoramic Views
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Iconic 5Bd Lakefront Cottage w Hot tub & Kayaks
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Betty's Hideout | 3 Sandy Beachfront Cabins!
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Entire duplex ~ Prime location ~ Year-round fun!
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Lake front cottage in the heart of wine country
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SerenityBeachHaus-HotTub•Kayak•Ski•Golf•Trails*Pet
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Lakefront Cottage: Hot Tub, Pool, Fire Pit, Kayaks
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Lakefront cottage rentals

Private Lakefront Cottage - Crystal Lake
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East Beach Cottage: Sandy | Secluded | 3 King Beds
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Long Lake Waterfront Three Bedroom Cottage
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Sunset Loch Cottage - Lakefront in Traverse City
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Private Lakefront Escape • Dock, Fire Pit, AC
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CC49 … An Idyllic Lake Front Family Retreat
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Cozy Beachside Retreat on Lake Arbutus
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Book Ahead@Centrally Located, Private Lake Home!
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