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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...

*Private Hot Tub Close to Crystal Moutain/Traverse
Sleeps 4 Review "This is my new favorite spot when I come to town. A beautiful view of the lake and very clean & qiet I can’t wait to come back" The 4th Overlook is modern with a private outside deck area with Private Hot Tub, amazing views of a private lake. Close to numerous activities and great restaurants. * Hot Tub *Full kitchen *Private laundry *Smart TV/With Netflix *80+ Mbps Fiber Optic WI-FI . *Coffee, creamer, sugar included *Outside Traverse City. *34 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes

StepsToBeach HotTub Fireplace North Coast Gem
Feel the allure of this elegant 1940s North Coast Log Chalet. This fully remodeled chalet seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern amenities & trendy design. Cozy up by the stunning stone fireplace, relax in the hot tub under glimmering string lights & towering pines, or gather by a creek-side fire. Nestled on the rippling flow of Mitchell Creek, steps to the beach, nature in the city locale, a timeless log cabin aura. For those seeking an enchanting Northern escapade in the heart of it all.

Quiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house
Peaceful pet friendly 2 Bed/2 Bath house off a private drive on Spider lake with 100' frontage. House interior has been renovated kitchen, baths, hardwood floors, leather furniture, 60" 4K Smart TV with HD cable and high-speed internet. Includes complimentary(2) kayaks, a paddle board, mountainbikes and firewood. 16ft Pontoon boat available for rent. Whether your in Traverse for summer adventure, fine dining, wine tasting business or visting friends and family this is a great place to relax.

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!

Island View Cottages - Cottage 7-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.

Lime Lake Therapy-HotTub/PingPong/Private Dock/Ski
Quintessential up north cabin beautifully situated on a private hilltop setting with stunning lake views. Immaculate with soaring ceilings, open floor plan, & solid surface counters. Main floor master bedroom suite overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Lime Lake. Front porch and covered lakeside deck for enjoying nature and gorgeous water views. Private frontage across the street with a NEW dock, fire pit and picnic area. Pure, beautiful Leelanau at its best! 39 min. to ski Crystal Mt.!

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

Spacious Downtown Apartment in Historic Firehouse
Stay in a piece of history in Downtown Traverse City! Firehouse One was the first Fire Station to operate in the city. This ground level flat at Firehouse One has one bedroom and one bathroom. It can accommodate up to 4 guests with free parking on-site and fiber internet. This flat at Firehouse One embraces the original architecture of the building with large windows, high ceilings, and exposed brick while introducing modern furnishings and finishes for a great atmosphere.

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.

Downtown w/Hot tub, on Front St w/ Bay view! 3
This newly renovated building is on Front St in the heart of Traverse City with views of the Boardman river and West Grand Traverse Bay. This listing is for the upper unit with private access to a rooftop deck with a new hot tub! There is an outdoor dining table and two sets of 4 chairs. 2 King Beds each with their own full bathrooms w/ tile showers. High speed fiber internet, quiet and new comfortable AC and heat. Third floor but only one flight of stairs to the unit.

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.
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Relax On Beautiful Silver Lake Near Traverse City.

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Hot Tub | Spider Lakefront | Sandy Beach | Views!

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10 Mins to Ski-HotTub-Fireplace-PETS

*HighlyRated* WalkToLake *OutdoorShower* ManCave

Breezy Nook

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Wet Nest! Private Lakefront,Dog Friendly Cabin on

Full Week 8/9 4 Night 5/31, 6/21 Memorial Day Open

Perfect Up North GetAway
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ455 | ﺩ.ﺇ444 | ﺩ.ﺇ485 | ﺩ.ﺇ470 | ﺩ.ﺇ687 | ﺩ.ﺇ944 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,351 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,109 | ﺩ.ﺇ742 | ﺩ.ﺇ731 | ﺩ.ﺇ573 | ﺩ.ﺇ635 |
| Avg. temp | -8°C | -7°C | -2°C | 5°C | 12°C | 17°C | 19°C | 18°C | 15°C | 8°C | 1°C | -4°C |
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Traverse City stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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- Crystal Mountain (Michigan)
- Boyne Mountain Resort
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