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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.

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.

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.

Hot Tub, Wood Stove, Close to Skiing, Trails, Snow
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!

Bluewater Bliss - Your Private Lakefront Retreat
Bluewater Bliss is a beautifully furnished 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath lakefront home on scenic Cedar Lake. Located minutes from downtown Traverse City. Sleeping up to 8 guests, this peaceful retreat offers private waterfront, where you can enjoy Cedar Lake’s emerald-green glow. Enjoy the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility just minutes from Traverse City’s dining, shopping, and attractions, yet tucked away in a peaceful setting ideal for a restful night’s sleep. STR#: 2026-74 exp. 12/31/26.

Island View Cottages - Cottage 9-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 thab Island View Cottages! Conveniently located a short 6-8 minute scenic walk along the water, our cottages offer a secluded retreat tucked among the trees less than .5 miles from downtown & on the base of the coveted Old Mission Peninsula (wineries) . One of the few Resort/hotels on West Grand Traverse Bay! 132 ft of sandy private beach.

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.

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.

Sleeping Bear Stunner - private, gorgeous views
Welcome to Blue Kettle Cottage. Updated home on 4 acres of private land adjacent to 480 acres of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land. Close to Glen Arbor and Empire. Two generous bedrooms, one bathroom, outdoor shower, beautiful patio with couch and table and fire pit area. The Kettles Trail is your backyard and accessible all year long for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you are bringing a dog, please read the pet rules and rates before booking.

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.

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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10 Mins to Ski-HotTub-Fireplace-PETS

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Arbutus | Pets OK | King Beds | Winter Wonderland!

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Price drop, wine@Bright, Toasty Private Lake Home!
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Leelanau Trailside Cottage

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River Life Paradise Cottage

CC49 … An Idyllic Lake Front Family Retreat

Renovated Riverfront Cottage with Sauna

Summer Sand & Fun Beachfront Traverse City Cottage

Northern Echo- Sauna/Swimming/Peaceful
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Traverse City stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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