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Cozy Northern Escape HotTub SkiSlopes TraverseCity
Salma was very responsive and helpful! Her place was the perfect weekend stay for us and was close to slopes! Would stay again!

Near Lake & Skiing, Hottub, Fireplace & Pit, PETS
We stayed here whilst on a skiing trip to Boyne. It's a very easy 12min drive to the ski hill. The town is very cute and walkable from the house. Although we didn't take our pet, it is pet friendly and I always appreciate that. We would love to go back in the summer.

Hot Tub Getaway - Lake Cabin
We had a wonderful trip. Everything was exactly as described and a perfect little getaway for my wife and I. We would highly recommend this place.

Lakefront! Hot Tub & Fireplace By Crystal Mountain
Great vacation getaway! This property is very well cared for and was comfortable inconvenient for my family. Beautiful setting also

All Seasons Lodge, hot tub, cozy, private.
Linda's place was everything we could have wanted and more. It was the perfect cozy cabin, so close to our planned activities, nice and quiet/peaceful, and well stocked with anything we could need. Linda was very understanding and a great host. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!!!

LAKES OF THE NORTH ORV GOLF SWIM FISH HIKE COTTAGE
We had a great time with family, 4 couples. The house was clean and very comfortable. The beds were cozy. Beautiful, private space right on the trails. Andreia was friendly. Very easy to check in and out. Highly recommend.

Creekside Hot Tub|Walk to Beach|Uniquely Northern
this place was a perfect getaway. the area of down town traverse city is amazing even when it’s cold out. lots of restaurants and wineries to go try. the cabin itself was super cute and cozy but still a modern finish. the hot tub was amazing and made the cabin whole. i absolutely would recommend this cabin to anyone who wants to travel to traverse city.

Hot Tub, Pool, Kayaks, Firepit, Pickleball, Dock
We had a peaceful and relaxing time at this cottage. The place was clean with a full kitchen and cozy fireplace. The hot tub was enjoyable after full day of snowmobiling. We will definitely try and come back soon! :) Host is extremely responsive and very welcoming! Thanks for letting us use your place!
Lakefront cottage rentals

Cedar Creek Cottage lakefront near Boyne City
The cottage was exactly what we expected, and more so. The view of the lake was just as spectacular in the morning as it was in the evenings!! Extremely comfortable, homey, and a great place to relax!! First time visiting Michigan, won't be the last. Thank you John & Melanie for providing such a wonderful place to stay!! Lynne & Bryan

Private Waterfront Cottage | Lake Michigan Beach
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

Waterfront Cottage in Elk Rapids, Michigan
This was our second time staying at little elk cottage - it’s a great location, comfortable space, and has views for days! We loved building a fire at sunset. We did have an issue upon checking in but Chelsea was extremely responsive and quick to fix the problem. We had a great time & we’ll visit again.

Downtown Cottage with Lake Missaukee Frontage!
Highly recommend this beautiful home! It’s a great location, clean & access to plenty of things to do. The host is extremely friendly & helpful!

Leister Cottage: Adorable Lakefront Home
The cottage was immaculately clean, with plenty of amenities that made us feel right at home. Excellent communication by the hosts again made us feel very welcome. Highly recommended, and we'll be back in the summer for sure!

Lake Cottage to make Memories
The home is perfect for a family with children. Very clean, everything was great! I recommend to everyone! We will definitely come back here 🙂

Private Lake Home: Country Living, Modern Comforts
This was our first repeat Airbnb experience, we enjoyed Laurie’s place that much! It’s peaceful and the lake is lovely, no matter the time of year. Close to Short’s brewing and Schuss mountain, not far from Boyne, it’s quiet but still well located to have a great up north adventure. It’s also well stocked with toys and books, which is a great plus for our family! And Laurie is super responsive and kind. We might stay a third time!

LakeFront, Paddle Boards, Jun 9-20 Aug 24-29 Avail
Memory maker is a beautiful place in Elk Rapids. Peaceful, in front of the lake, excellent location to spend time with a small group of friends/family and 30 minutes away from Traverse city. Really charming and had all amenities for a quick getaway. Even in frosty temperatures, the place looks like a safe heaven.
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Modern Farmhouse Style Cottage
Melanie was so accommodating, very responsive. The place was amazing. Stocked so well! Very impressed. The location was awesome. I loved this place!

Sportsman's Paradise
Wonderful stay over the weekend! Jerry was the most accommodating Airbnb host I have expirenced to date. Place was very nice and met all the needs of home. Plenty of room in the driveway for multiple snowmobile trailers. 5 star stay and I hope to be back again when in the area.

*HighlyRated* WalkToLake *OutdoorShower* ManCave
First time at this location. Teresa is always an amazing host no matter which location we're at!! We will be back!!

HC’s Cottage- c. 1896 Renovated Cottage
We absolutely loved our stay here! We love the location and used this as a home base to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire, Leland, Traverse City and Boyne Mountain. The house was exactly what we needed! Everything was wonderful and they had everything we could need. Any time we had a question she responded quickly. I would absolutely recommend staying here and believe we will be back!

Sleeping Bear Stunner - private, gorgeous views
This air bnb was beautiful! It’s very private and on lots of land. My dogs loved running around!! There is a hiking trail right down the street that you can actually get to from the backyard. The host was very responsible and flexible, as we got snowed in and they offered us another night at a reduced price. There are hunters nearby so make sure to be safe with your dogs and wear the reflective jackets they provide if you’re exploring.

Platte Lake Cottage
Jake's place was clean and comfortable. it is a good spot to stay if you're exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the surrounding attractions.

Teacup Inn TC! Rate of $175/day, Never Increases!
Great spot, exactly what we needed! It’s small and cozy, in a quiet area 10-15 minutes drive from anything you need. Smooth check in, clean spot, had whatever amenities you could think of. One thing: If you are taller than me (6’4) you may have some trouble with the bathroom. I made it work but were I an inch taller I wouldn’t have been able to fit for certain activities 😂

Cozy Suttons Bay Getaway
We loved staying in this little cottage! It was big enough for my mom, grandma and father to stay in while we attended the euchre tournament at Leelanu Sands Casino. The location is amazing only 20 minutes from Traverse City and five from Suttons Bay. Thanks Nikki!
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Traverse City
Total rentals
10 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$80 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
2.6K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Wifi availability
10 properties include access to wifi
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Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool
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