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Lakefront Cottage: Hot Tub, Pool, Fire Pit, Kayaks
Welcome to Greenhouse Cottage! Relax in this lakefront home on all-sports Buhl Lake! This home is newly updated, professionally decorated & ready to host your favorite travel memories. Just under 20 min from Treetops & Otsego and under 30 min from Boyne & Schuss ski resorts for all your downhill thrills! Trail 4 Access. Mod furniture, hot tub, wood stove, fire pit, kayaks, paddle board, outdoor heated pool (Summer only), and ATV Trails await. Your ideal home away from home is waiting for you!

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!

Cozy Private Lakefront Cottage with Private Dock
Escape to our newly renovated cottage on Crawford Lake! This peaceful getaway is perfect for families, offering modern comforts like central AC, WiFi, and a screened-in porch with stunning sunset views over the lake. Enjoy private lake access with a dock, sandy-bottom swimming area, kayaks, and bikes. Located moments from ORV/snowmobile trails, just down the road from floating adventures on the Manistee River, and a short drive to Traverse City. Your serene Northern Michigan getaway awaits!

Stream-side Cottage by Lake Leelanau Beachfront
Our cottage is a beautiful stream-side retreat, a short walk from a quiet Lake Leelanau beachfront. This quaint mid-century style 2 bedroom has many modern updates while keeping its 1950s charm. Enjoy the relaxing cottage vacation atmosphere with beach toys, kayaks, stand-up-paddle board, canoe, private fire pit, and outdoor shower. Located in the heart of Leelanau County, this is the perfect location to explore the amazing restaurants, wineries, and golf courses the area has to offer.

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

Vineyard Cottage | Barrel Sauna on a Vineyard!
The Vineyard Cottage is a charming 4-bedroom home located in the heart of Leelanau's wine country by Aurora Cellars. This property overlooks estate vineyards, the boutique winery, and beautiful rolling countryside. Enjoy our barrel sauna with panorama views! Aurora Cellars is open year round, so stroll over and have a glass of wine or flight during your stay and enjoy the beautifully manicured property and vineyard trails or explore Leelanau County from this centrally located oasis.

Applewood Cottage
Applewood Cottage is a true "Up North" retreat within walking distance to the Village of Northport. 2 bedrooms (queen in each) and sleeper sofa in living room. Inside beautiful knotty pine walls and ceilings; gas fireplace, full kitchen. Outside a large patio overlooking the woods with gas grille. Barrier free. Applewood and its sister cabin, the Cherrywood, are attached properties. Rent both for a larger event! They are part of the Homewood Cottage Association.

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.

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.

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.

West Harbor Hideaway
This cozy, one bedroom cottage with modern farmhouse design sits on a nicely wooded and private lot just 1/4 mile west of Glen Arbor. Convenient walking or biking access to all of town's shops and restaurants as well as the beach and Heritage Bike Trail. In the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this is the perfect starting off spot for you to enjoy all the beauty Leelanau County has to offer.

Cozy Good Harbor Cottage with hot tub & fireplace
Welcome to our thoughtfully designed 1940's cottage in the woods just minutes from Good Harbor Beach. This quiet retreat gives you access to the wine, food, and nature the Leelanau Peninsula is known for. Enjoy the outdoor fire pit, charcoal grill, fast wifi, Smart TV, and well-appointed kitchen. Sound travels so please be respectful of our neighbors. Sorry, no parties or events. All are welcome.
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Traverse City holiday rentals start at $170 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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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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