Cottage vacation rentals in Grand Traverse County

We had a great time at Salma’s cabin! Everything was accurately depicted in the photos and between the included games and the hot tub we were able to spend an entire day just at the cabin. The location is excellent, you’re able to feel secluded but still close enough to Traverse City that you can run to town to grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. It’s a perfect location for checking out the city or exploring the wineries. Check in was easy and Salma was available should we have needed anything!

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful lakefront cottage in Elk Rapids! The location is perfect with stunning views of the lake, and we especially loved relaxing in the hot tub after a day of exploring. The cottage was clean, cozy, and fully equipped with everything we needed to feel right at home. The host was fantastic—communication was quick and helpful, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better getaway and would love to return in the future! Highly recommend!

We stayed at Kelly’s place over the week of Christmas to visit family and it was amazing. Beautiful views, which is what we initially came for. So peaceful and serene. We watched ducks and walked the beach and found stones and seashells, which my kids loved. Our family stopped by for a short while to visit and they all couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the house was. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back one day! Thanks for everything!

We had a lovely stay! The cottage was so cute and I just loved how they decorated it! We absolutely loved the hot tub and used it every day! We decided to walk down to the beach through all the snow, would love to stay in the summer when we can actually go swimming!! Ate at Peegeos twice during our stay, so close and so good, get the cheesecake! So delicious and made from scratch! We will definitely be back!

Cute little beach house! Home was very clean and owners were very responsive/helpful. A short 30 minute drive to Traverse City and a few local restaurants with good food and friendly staff. The kids loved the water slide and paddle boat!

The cottage was great, clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful location right on the river. It was clear that our host has put a lot of thought and effort into ensuring that guests enjoy their stay and we did. Would not hesitate to stay again.

Sue was absolutely a joy to work with. We had a last minute trip due to weather circumstances and she was accommodating, helpful and friendly. The home was wonderful and worked perfect for us! The seasonal road next door was wonderful for walking, the drive to a grocery store was short, the house was well stocked with everything we needed. We all said it would be fun to return in the future. Thank you again, Sue, for sharing your lovely home!

great stay close to traverse city. we were looking for a cabin on the beach and this was it. has a nice bar 3 minutes away with good food and is close to traverse city without all the people. has a new hot tub on the deck. perfect for the two of us. lots of hikes nearby. overall great relaxing experience.

The Moonlight Bay Resort is one in a million. Came here for a weekend away and it was a slice of heaven. It is perfectly located right outside of the hustle & bustle of Traverse City, but close enough to travel into town for activities. The scenery at the resort is absolutely breathtaking, it’s even more beautiful than it looks in photos. There is a beautiful sandy beach with kayaks, canoes and paddle boats. This airbnb is better than described. HIGHLY recommend.

Jakobs place was perfect for my wife and I’s one year anniversary. We even had our pup with us. We had a wonderful time exploring traverse city and having camp fires out back taking in the beautiful surroundings. We will definitely be back!

Amazing location right on Lake Michigan! Private beach; seriously so peaceful. This was our second year in a row here and we will be back again!

Probably the best Airbnb experience we have ever had. John and his wife were kind and quick to respond to our questions. While they live on the property, we did not see them at all during our stay. The water front makes it extremely enjoyable and the lake is quiet. They checked in with us and always made sure we had everything we needed. We will absolutely be back to this rental, hopefully for longer next time!

We absolutely loved Tom’s place! The location was on a beautiful lake and was so peaceful. It wasn’t a far drive from the activities we in Traverse City for. We will definitely look this place up the next time we’ll be in the area.

We had an amazing stay. The teachers lounge was like a little apartment. When I got up early I had a place to have my coffee, workout and watch tv without bothering the rest of our party. Andrew was very quick to answer questions before our trip and quick to answer our concerns during our trip. Easily can walk to Torch Lake day park and to the nature preserve on grand traverse bay.

Cute, cozy cottage for our trip to northern Michigan for the ICEMAN MTB race. House was well stocked (Bluetooth music speakers, laundry soap, plenty of towels and extra blankets). We enjoyed our stay and of the three houses we stayed in for this annual trip, this was the cleanest and most convenient location. Thank you for being pet friendly too.

This wonderful stay starts with the great hosts who are 100% committed to ensuring you have everything you could want/need for an enjoyable stay. The location is perfect for short day trips to some of the most scenic spots and fun little towns in Michigan. The cottage itself is very well appointed, clean, cozy and feels like home. It has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. My dog and I hated to leave! Thanks Linda!

The location was absolutely amazing for our family with 2 young children. The sandbar goes out for awhile so my kids were in the water nonstop. We loved using the kayaks and paddleboard, and the kids caught lots of panfish right off the dock.

Our stay was nothing short of spectacular. The location is breathtaking, with Long Lake being one of Michigan's most pristine and picturesque bodies of water. The resort itself was immaculate, with every amenity thoughtfully provided to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Trish is an exceptional host, always responsive and eager to assist with any needs or questions. Her warm hospitality truly made us feel at home. The week flew by all too quickly, we were sad to go home. We're looking forward to returning next year.

This was our 4th time staying at the cottage. It is the most perfect, private & relaxing vacation we take. It's the best place to decompress & disconnect & is our happy place. Highly recommend.

The trip was wonderful we had a great time staying here it was very nice and peaceful and very very spacious. Hope to come back soon!

We had an amazing experience at the cottage! The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet, the private dock was perfect for cooling off and taking our canoe out. Kevin and Pat were amazing hosts They left us little goodies/snacks and we had plenty of coffee, cream, sugar etc for us to enjoy on the screened in porch! The beds were super cozy and the ac unit and fans did their job when we needed them. All around we reccomend this place to anyone looking for a cozy stay in an absolutely beautiful location! We would 100% stay here again.

We enjoyed a wonderful stay! The home is cozy and welcoming. A perfect location for dinners in Traverse City and days at Sleeping Bear Dunes! We would definitely use this home again for a trip to the Interlochen area.

Stunning view on a beautiful and quiet road. House was very clean and bedrooms were super cozy and comfy. We had major WiFi issues (out of our’s and Evolve’s control) and they were VERY, VERY responsive, helpful, and accommodating. We will definitely be back. A true gem of a location and view!! Thank you!

Great place with a perfect layout for multiple family members. The dogs were very happy with the fenced in yard. Super clean and well appointed. Great house, for sure!