Beachfront vacation rentals in Grand Traverse County

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Home in Elk Rapids

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Beach Front Property- Dog friendly

Charming beach front home with public beach,tennis courts, basket ball courts & playground directly across the street. 3 Bedrooms plus the Sun room has 3 additional beds and a sitting area/table for games or additional dining space. Front deck overlooks the Grand Traverse Bay where you can sit back and enjoy an amazing sunset! Back deck has nice table&bbq grill. A fire pit just off the back deck. 2 blocks from downtown Elk Rapid's movie theater, shops & dining. Perfect location for any getaway.

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Apartment in Traverse City

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 258 reviews

Private sandy beachfront on the West Bay in TC

Beachfront vacationing with your own private apartment on the West Bay facing Power Island. Just steps away from putting your feet in the sand and crystal clear water! Your own private deck with comfortable lounge chairs, eating table and chairs right next to a beautiful garden and potted flowers (seasonal). 2 Kayaks, 3 paddle-boards, bonfire (w/chairs, wood, lighter and lighter fluid provided for you; Smore's ingredients w/request). Lounge chairs on the beach, cornhole, BBQ Grill & much more...

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Condo in Traverse City

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Beach Bliss211: Balcony/Water View/Beach/Downtown.

🌊 Beachfront Living – Step out onto the sand or enjoy stunning bay views from your balcony! 🚶‍♂️ 2-Min Walk to TART Trail – Perfect for biking, jogging, or a peaceful stroll. 🏙️ 9-Min Drive to Downtown – Explore Traverse City’s wineries, breweries, shops, and restaurants. 🛋️ Cozy Comfort for 5 – Features a king-size bed, queen sleeper sofa with an Airdream Mattress, and roll away 🏖️ Outdoor Fun Year-Round – Enjoy a sandy beach, seasonal pool, and hot tub, plus epic sunrise and sunset views.

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Cottage in Traverse City

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

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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Home in Traverse City

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Private Frontage Silver Lake Cottage w/boat rental

REMODELED cottage in an excellent location on Silver Lake, Traverse City w/108 ft direct frontage. 10 minutes to downtown TC. It is one of the nicest inland lakes in TC. Paddleboat, canoe, & stand up paddleboard included. 1 queen bed on main floor and 2 fulls in the loft. Laundry, wi-fi, and Hulu live streaming . We also have two pontoon boats you can rent (cheaper than most all local companies). Please inquire about pontoon availability before booking. Brand new bathroom, kitchen and flooring!

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Condo in Traverse City

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Stunning Waterfront, Updated TC Condo with Pool!

Have this updated, waterfront condo be your home away from home while visiting the Traverse City area! This condo sits on East Bay with unobstructed views of the water. In the summer, hang poolside between exploring Traverse City hot spots. This condo offers one bedroom with a King bed with an additional queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Full kitchen is perfect for making up any meal and enjoying it on the balcony overlooking the water. Long day of hiking? Soak in the complex hot tub.

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Cottage in Suttons Bay

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Private Beach-M-22! Skiing, winter discounts

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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Condo in Williamsburg

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Beautiful Beach Condo in The Shores Resort

This beautiful ground floor Condo is fantastic. Sliding glass doors lead to the deck and onto the grounds, if you desire. Welcome to Winter wonderland. We have the snow! Location is everything. Skiing & Tubing is right around the corner. Traverse City is down the road, and very close to the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Grand Traverse Resort & Casino, the TART Trail for biking & hiking, kayaking, boating and fishing. Don't forget about the festivals. Memories.

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Condo in Traverse City

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews

Deluxe Beachside Suite

The condo is on gorgeous East Grand Traverse Bay. The Suite was recently fully renovated. It is clean and comfortable for couples, families and friends. Close to restaurants, wineries, Horse Expo, golfing, putt putt, casino, downtown Traverse city and much more. Two queen size beds are on one side of the suite and queen size sleeper sofa is on the other side with a living area and kitchen. Both sides have full bath, tv and room to lounge. We will help you plan!

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Condo in Williamsburg

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Penthouse Studio on Grand Traverse East Bay

7 minutes to Equestrian Festival! Located on Traverse City's beautiful East Bay this has just been completely remodeled. Condo is right on the water! Minutes from downtown Traverse City, wineries, and so much more. Enjoy relaxing in the sun on 600ft of private sandy beach frontage or rent a kayak, jet skis, or paddle board. This studio style condo is an end unit with gorgeous views of the bay. This condo has an amazing shower with rain head and 3 body sprays!

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Condo in Williamsburg

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Just a few steps to the water & amazing sunsets!

Make yourself at home and relax at this renovated and newly furnished studio condo at The Shores of the Grand Traverse Resort. This second floor bayfront condo features a secluded-feeling balcony with excellent sunset views of East Bay. The condo is bright and beautifully decorated. There is a large flat screen TV and a full bath. The kitchenette offers a microwave, refrigerator, and double range to cook a warm meal during your stay.

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Apartment in Traverse City

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

West End Apartment

A lovely, newly constructed, downtown apartment, with a spacious wrap around deck, overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. Within walking distance of Front Street and public beaches. Relax and enjoy a variety of dining, unique shopping, theaters, local wineries and microbreweries. At the end of the day, pull up a chair and witness spectacular sunsets over West Grand Traverse Bay.

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Cute 2 bedroom lake front remodeled cottage

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews8 months ago

We were warmly greeted by Mark as we arrived. The cabin was immaculate, fully-stocked with all needed amenities, and very comfortable beds and living room and porch furniture. The lake view and surrounding area are so peaceful and picturesque. We enjoyed swimming in the lake and enjoying eating and reading on the porch. A perfect place to enjoy family and the beauty of Northern Michigan!

Cottage in Interlochen

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Chalet By The Bay- a serene waterfront escape

5 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews2 months ago

Our family had a wonderful time in this cozy, beautifully appointed space. Everything was as listed and looked just like the photos. The extras, like ample towels, pillows and blankets, toys and books for the kids to enjoy, toiletries, etc. made it so easy to feel at home. Brandon was very responsive, even having a snow shovel delivered to the house within hours after we asked whether there might be one available. It was a very snowy weekend and the view looking out over the lake across the street was peaceful. There was plenty of space for our family of seven to spread out—the beds were very comfortable and our kiddos loved the cozy corner bunk room. So many thoughtful touches made our stay ideal, from the guestbook with great local recommendations to the bottle of wine we enjoyed by the fire. We hope to be back for a longer time to enjoy even more of what the area has to offer. Thanks, Brandon, for sharing your beautiful home!

Chalet in Suttons Bay

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Long Lake Getaway near TC

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviews6 months ago

Our family felt right at home. My favorite part of the stay was watching the sunsets and sitting and the dinner table watching the lake sparkle in the sun. Fred was so friendly and listened to what I said. I mentioned how we love bbqing on the Weber grill and he remembered that and had charcoal out and ready to go for us. He didn’t have to do to at but he did to make us feel welcomed and it did! Kitchen has everything we needed to cook and there was lots of room for family time and games.

Cottage in Traverse City

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Private Waterfront Cottage | Lake Michigan Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews7 months ago

Beautiful location. Nice, older style cabin. Very clean. Hosts were very nice and great communicators. Beach was beautiful and private. Super clear water; found a number of Petoskey stones and saw some nice rainbow trout swimming around. Would definitely visit again

Cottage in Northport

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Lovely Silver Lake Cottage

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews1 week ago

Great little cozy cottage in a secluded community. Stayed here in early April so didn’t get to take advantage of the beach/gazebo/firepit, but they looked very nice. Nice location close enough to the city but is off the main drag. Would love to stay here again!

Cottage in Traverse City

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The Triple L (The Long Lake Life)

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews7 months ago

This place was great!! Long Lake is beautiful, clean, and warm. We had a ton of fun swimming and using the kayaks and paddleboards provided. Life jackets available to use as well. It's a super close drive to Traverse City, and not terribly far from sleeping Bear Dunes, making it a really great location. The full sizeds were comfortable enough, but a little tight. The bedrooms were roomy. There is only one air conditioning unit in the main living space, not in the bedrooms. But we were provided with multiple fans which helped. The road is busy, which is ok, but made opening the window at night for cool air isn't really an option with car noise. The kitchen was fantastic. All the needed utensils and cookware and huge bonus of providing Tupperware to store leftovers which was a great added touch. Hosts were also very responsive and flexible with check in, which was very appreciated. Overall, had a fantastic time exploring the area and so nice having a homey and beautiful place to stay!

Home in Traverse City

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Lakefront Lodging - A Nature Lover's Delight!

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews5 days ago

Perfect little getaway spot! It was well kept, clean, and private. Great location with a private beach. We are TC locals and just wanted to get out of town for the night for my wife's birthday and this was a great spot to do so and it was well priced. We will be back for sure!

Guest suite in Northport

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Cheerful cottage with amazing beachfront hangout

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews3 months ago

Our family of 6 fit very comfortably in the house. We loved the location for visiting downtown TV, skiing and sledding. We will be back in the summer months so we can enjoy the water. My 5 year old never sleeps in- the beds upstairs were so comfortable I had to peel him and his brother out of the beds after 9:30 am every morning.

Cottage in Traverse City