Holiday rentals with a kayak in Emmet County

Centrally Located Lakefront Condo-Beach & Fishing

Your Summer Special Place: location, expansive lake views from your private balcony, great value. Northern Michigan is beautiful in the summer and Lakeside Lookout is the perfect home base to enjoy it. You're minutes from the Gaslight District of Petoskey, the elegance of Harbor Springs, Lake Michigan sandy beach, and a scenic 30 miles from Mackinaw City for the Mackinac Island ferry. Kayak, hike or bike the North Western State Trail, or sip wine lakeside in the courtyard or private balcony.

Northern Hideaway, Lakefront, 15-min from downtown

Enjoy ‘Lake Life’ in this 3 bed, 2 bath home on Crooked Lake. Beautiful, secluded lakefront. Last house on a private road near Nature Preserve. Enclosed porch, decks, & waterside patio, pavilion, and firepit for tons of space to relax. 10-15 minutes from Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Guests access the entire home, dock, canoe, and kayaks. WIFI. Ceiling & floor fans and lake breeze. Bring your boat. Fabulous boating on the Inland Waterway. Stunning sunrises. "Artists' or writers' retreat"!

New July Dates! | Dog-Friendly | Near Petoskey

Summer in Northern Michigan is all about fresh air, lake days, golden evenings, small-town exploring, and slow mornings with coffee and birdwatching. Our peaceful Petoskey/Alanson-area retreat is a comfy home base for hiking, biking, and fishing/ kayaking—and also for shopping, dining, and scenic drives. Come home each evening to relax under a starlight canopy and s'mores at the fire pit. We’re booked for much of the season, but cancellations happen—and it’s never too early to plan ahead!

Cozy Lakefront Condo With Beach + Dock + 2 Kayaks

Escape to this cozy lakefront condo on a beautiful all-sports lake! Enjoy beachfront access, 2 complimentary kayaks, and a boat slip (seasonal availability; inquire in advance). Just 8 minutes from Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands, it's perfect for skiers and golfers alike. Explore nearby walking trails, vineyards, State Parks, downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs (5-8 minutes), and the Mackinac Island ferry (30 minutes). The ideal base for your Northern Michigan getaway year-round!

Castle Guest House Lake Michigan Million $ Sunsets

A Sunset Chaser’s dream spot! RELAX in our spacious guest house 'castle' in charming Harbor Springs, Michigan located 5 miles north of town, right off M-119 (the Tunnel of Trees). Enjoy our private beach with paddle boards, kayaks, a bonfire pit, deck, BBQ, SUNSETS, Northern Lights and QUIET. WiFi (300 mps), a tv room with streaming downstairs. Sleeping + kitchen & Air Conditioning upstairs. Dogs permitted but 1. MUST BE ON FLEA / TICK CONTROL 2. NO DOGS ON FURNITURE.

Lake cabin with sleeping porch

Our incredibly special rustic vacation cottage is directly on the beautiful Lake Charlevoix, with a private beach and dock. We only rent for part of the season and hope that your families can create wonderful memories here too. For over 100 years our family has been coming here, and there are other family cabins along the lake. Enjoy non-stop swimming, lake activities, falling asleep to the sounds of the waves, dinners outside, walks along the beach and more.

Woodland Retreat Near Mackinac | Sleeps 8

Welcome to Mona Lisa Mackinaw - a cozy Northern Michigan getaway just minutes from the iconic Mackinac Bridge. The home is a perfect basecamp for exploring Mackinac Island, the Upper Peninsula, beaches, trails and year-round outdoor adventure. The freshly renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home provides the quiet privacy of a woodland retreat while blending bold design, calming energy and natural surroundings to create a truly memorable getaway.

Lakefront Cottage, Private Dock, EV, Firepit, View

Paradise Lake Escape is perfect for families looking to relax and reconnect. This lakefront cottage and detached bunkhouse comfortably sleep 8, giving everyone room to spread out. Kids will love the sandy, shallow swimming area, stairs to the lake, and evenings by the fire pit. Parents will appreciate multiple living spaces, gig-speed internet, washer/dryer, and easy access to golfing, biking, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Mackinac Island.

The Bird's Nest: unique home with views of the Bay

Relax with the whole family in our peaceful, one-of-a-kind home with stunning views of the Bay from nearly every room. Nestled up in the trees between Petoskey and Bay Harbor, this house is in the perfect location for anything you want to do and see in gorgeous Little Traverse Bay and Northern Michigan. A rare find in a sought-after area, it has everything you need for a large group or a cozy getaway for just a few. Now with central A/C!

Lake Front Home w/ 50 ft Dock on Paradise Lake

A beautiful 1700 square ft home on Paradise Lake. The home is on 2.5 acres and just 5 miles from Mackinaw City. Smart TV's in the living room and both bedrooms. A couple minute walk brings you to the sandy bottom lake which is perfect for a couples retreat or family getaway. Guest will enjoy our 60 feet of private lakefront with a 50 ft dock. This property is centrally located between many of northern Michigan’s attractions.

Cozy Cottage Near Petoskey & Mackinaw

Welcome to Crooked Springs Cottage – your year-round getaway on scenic Crooked Lake in Alanson, Michigan. Just 10 minutes from Petoskey and 25 from Mackinaw City, this peaceful retreat offers breathtaking lake views, swimming, campfires, grilling, and vibrant fall colors. In winter, enjoy nearby ski slopes and cozy evenings by the fire. Whether you're here to relax or explore, it's the perfect place to make unforgettable memories.

Quiet Petoskey Cabin

Relax in this comfortable cabin in a tranquil country setting that is less than 10 minutes from scenic Petoskey or Walloon Lake, and 15 minutes from Boyne City or Harbor Springs. The cabin has trails out the door for hiking, mushrooming, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or biking. Canoeing/kayaking is just 4 miles away on the Bear River. Sleeps 4 in this 450 square foot cabin including loft. Furnished with all the comforts of home.