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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.

Full Week 8/9 4 Night 5/31, 6/21 Memorial Day Open
Introducing 'Memory Maker' on beautiful Elk Lake 3 bed, 2 bath cottage, 1680 sqft King size in loft bedroom Queen bed main floor bedroom 2 bunk beds, sofa sleeper in finished basement Sleeps 10 Hard sandy 40ft of shallow crystal clear Elk Lake frontage Central air Washer/Dryer Wifi/Cable/3 TV Mooring for boats Huge deck, grill, patio, fire pit Kitchen, dining for 6 and 3 bar stools Keurig Coffee Maker Stocked Pantry 2 Paddle boards/Kayaks Great fishing Pickleball Close to Golf/Ski/Wineries

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 8-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.

Highlander Tiny Villa
Welcome to our private Tiny Villa! It is completely stocked with dishes, cookware, gas grill, beach chairs, towels, wifi, fire pit etc… Tucked away overlooking the pond, it’s a perfect place to relax after a day of activity. An easy 20 minutes to Traverse City where you can go to the beach, shop or enjoy many excellent restaurants. Firewood available on site & have the following to RENT: Pontoon, kayaks, & paddle boards ( Contact H2O Sports Rentals to book these items or message us)

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.

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.

10 Mins to Ski-HotTub-Fireplace-PETS
Welcome to our cozy cottage nestled in beautiful Walloon Lake Village! Its in a convenient location 15 mins south of Petoskey & 10 mins north of Boyne Mountain Ski Resort, snowmobiling, golf, Avalanche Indoor Water Park, 5 min walk to public beach, shopping, playground, & restaurants.This 3 bed, 1 bath cottage (3 bed May-Nov, 2 bed in winter) offers new flooring, a fenced in yard, grill, fire pit, HOT TUB, party lights, fast wifi, 2 smart TVs, AC/Heat & a beautiful sunroom!

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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THE LOOKOUT on Houghton Lake

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Cottage walkable to Town/Beach, near Golf & Skiing

Little Skip Cottage, on the Bay

1910 Farmhouse Near Town & Wineries!

Leelanau Trailside Cottage

Glenview Hideaway - located on Little Glen Lake

Renovated Riverfront Cottage with Sauna

Higgins Lakefront Apres Beach/Ski Cottage

The Log Cabin at Century Farm & Starry Night Barn
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Traverse City stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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