
Vacation rentals with lake access in Leelanau County
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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.

Northern MI Escapes: House with Private Beach
Spacious and cozy home to vacation with your family or friends that is out of the hustle and bustle of town but close to it all! A 12 minute drive to downtown Traverse City and 9 minute drive to Suttons Bay. With ample space you can enjoy the breath taking views of Lake Michigan in Grand Traverse West Bay. Includes: fully stocked gourmet kitchen, pool table, private beach located directly across the road, beach chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, and paddleboard. License #2026-13

Studio by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
Cozy Studio near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Location: Between Glen Arbor and Leland, 25 minutes from Traverse City, and only a 5-minute drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. Nestled on a beautiful golf course and just 2 minutes from the pristine Good Harbor Bay beach, this fully furnished, air-conditioned studio offers everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy the stunning surroundings of the National Park Shoreline and miles of public beach at Good Harbor Bay.

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

Moondance Shores
Stunning modern home with 150 feet of pristine private beach at the edge of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. Come restore your body and spirit at our new house nestled on 2 acres of sandy woodland with access to great cycling and hiking trails. With toasty radiant floor heating and high speed wifi, this home can be your sanctuary for work or creative reflection. Enjoy the modern wood-burning fireplace and outdoor sauna, Peloton bike, yoga supplies and extraordinary lake views.

Empire Blue House w/ Hot Tub
Clean, new home (in 2020) with 6-person hot tub is less than a 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan, and 3-minutes to downtown Empire. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and its amazing trails, there is over 1400 square feet of indoor living space, plus 1000 sq feet of covered decks. The location offers easy access to a variety of outdoor recreation, Leelanau Wineries, and is 25 miles to Traverse City shopping and nightlife or 25 miles to Crystal Mountain Skiing!

Tree-Loft Suttons Bay in-town retreat
New build loft apartment that feels like a tree house with its full wall of windows looking into the leaves, minutes by foot from downtown shops and the beach. Enjoy coffee on the New Orleans-style balcony and peeks of Suttons Bay over a public park directly across the street. Enjoy as a private couple's retreat, or open the queen sleeper and two Murphy beds for a friend getaway or family vacation. Cozy fireplace and steam shower make it a year-round retreat. Welcoming to all!

The Round Haven with Big Glen Lake Access
Experience living in the round. This recently renovated home is a super energy efficient 30 ft diameter circle. We are situated in the heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and a 300 ft walk to a secluded public access on Big Glen Lake. A place to adventure, relax and restore: this home is designed for sustainability and comfort. The perfect home base to explore the wonder of Sleeping Bear and surrounding quaint towns. We hope you find inspiration and rejuvenation.

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.

Grand Traverse Shores Resort Condo East Bay
Beautiful river views with a short walk to East bay! Located on Traverse City's beautiful East Bay we are minutes from Downtown Traverse City. Visit some of our award winning wineries or sit down and enjoy some fine crafted micro brews. You can enjoy relaxing in the sun on 600ft of sandy beach frontage. You can rent a kayak, jet skis, or paddle right off of our sandy beach. Friday and Saturday nights there is live music and S'mores at the fire pit.

Lakefront Lodging - A Nature Lover's Delight!
The 'Classic King' at Sunrise Landing has a king bed in a simple, yet cozy studio space. Featuring vintage tongue and groove cedar walls, a sitting area, microwave, fridge, flat screen TV, and, of course, sits just a step away from a great view of the sun rising over our private beach on lake Michigan. (Please note: This is not a full kitchenette, just a mini fridge and microwave in the studio unit).

Birch, The Collaboration House
Birch Le Collaboration House was designed as the ultimate Hygge Supply Home. Established to showcase our sustainable partners and modern design, the home offers a unique experience integrating architecture and nature. Centrally located near quaint towns, beaches, wineries and hiking, the home is a great gathering spot in any season to entertain family and friends.
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Midcentury home, private beach, large deck

Lake Point Inn

Cozy & New - Steps to Lake Michigan & DT Northport

Lake Michigan Beachfront Retreat

Against the Wind Vacation Rental

M22 Shores | Beach | Pet-friendly | Waterfront |

Diamonds Place

The Kaiser House *3 minutes to Down Town *Sleeps 8
Lake access apartment rentals

Arbor School Lofts - Heart of GA

Ski In/Ski Out w/ Gorgeous Sleeping Bear Bay View!

Waterview Flat

Private sandy beachfront on the West Bay in TC

Little Blue Loft of Northport

Leelanau Loft

Stunning Sunset Bay Views @ The Shores

Short walk to the beach. Convenient location!
Lake access cottage rentals

Cozy waterfront cottage on Lime Lake

Little Skip Cottage, on the Bay

East Beach Cottage: Sandy | Secluded | 3 King Beds

Glenview Hideaway - located on Little Glen Lake

Cheryl & David's Lakefront Cottage

Stream-side Cottage by Lake Leelanau Beachfront

Lake front cottage in the heart of wine country

BeaverTales - a Beaver Island lake front cottage
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- Crystal Mountain (Michigan)
- Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
- Sleeping Bear Dunes
- Mari Vineyards
- Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
- Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore
- Black Star Farms Suttons Bay
- Bonobo Winery
- Village At Grand Traverse Commons
- Turtle Creek Casino And Hotel
- Newport State Park
- Traverse City State Park
- Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
- Bowers Harbor Vineyards
- Castle Farms
- Historic Fishtown
- Grand Traverse Lighthouse
- Clinch Park
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