
Waterfront vacation rentals in Traverse City
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Stay on Main, lovely 1 bedroom renovated unit
Great spot in a quiet little town on the water

Beautiful Historic Building on Manistee River Walk
Great place to stay in downtown Manistee, with close proximity to all that the city has to offer. I would highly recommend it and would certainly stay here again.

Overlooking Boyne City - Great location!
Perfect stay. Location was ideal. The apartment is large and comfortable. I was thrilled to stay in an Airbnb home that wasn't absolutely inundated in chemical fabric softeners and fragrances. This home was clean and did not have any chemical overwhelm. Excellent. Would stay again.

Lake City Landings Unit 1
Lovely place RIGHT on the lake. My husband and I went for a date weekend of ice fishing and relaxation. Yes-it was a perfect spot to walk out and fish despite the quantities of snow! Restaurants all right there in walking distance- hours are different than what is on menus or online so be aware. Very clean and cozy place that was spacious and warm. We will definitely keep it on our list for the future!

Historic Harborside 1 Bedroom on Main St
We could not be happier with our stay in East Jordan. We had a family wedding to attend at our very old family cottage and we were less than 10 minutes from the site of the wedding. Gloria was very helpful when we had trouble getting the Wi-Fi and did not give up until it was rectified. If we ever need to find a place near to our Michigan cottage again, we will definitely try to stay at this AirB&B again.

Relax On Beautiful Silver Lake Near Traverse City.
My partner and I’s stay at Jeffrey and Holly’s suite was outstanding. The space felt incredibly homely, with cozy decor and thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home. It was spotless and well-equipped with snacks, coffee, beach amenities, you name it - and we loved using their kayaks for exploring Silver Lake. They were friendly and provided smooth check-in instructions. The price for the area far beats any hotel we could have booked considering how comfortable, clean, and private the unit was. As other reviews said, mechanical noises and footsteps can be heard, but this did not bother us at all. We loved this unit so much, we will probably check the availability for our next trip to TC. This was hands down the best AirBNB we’ve ever stayed at. Highly recommend!

Jane & Zach's Guest Suite
We very much enjoyed our getaway on Stevens Lake. The setting of this house is peaceful, quiet, and perfect for unwinding. We loved listening to the loon on the lake and our son had a great time down by the lake. The house itself was clean and comfortable and more than adequate for our needs. We arrived late at night on a foggy night, but Jane's directions were perfectly clear so we had no trouble locating this out of the way spot. Would highly recommend.

Cypress Street Escape
Linda’s place was extremely clean, nice and cozy. Her place was just as described and she added all the amenities I needed for my stay. I liked that she was personable and paid attention to detail. I highly recommend.
Waterfront house rentals

Lakefront living at its best!
Great location for ice fishing. Listing is accurate, spacious and clean. Will definitely book again and look forward to checking this home out for a summer trip. Host is very responsive, friendly and helpful!

Ski Crystal! Pontoon Boat! Sandy Beach! New Wi-fi!
This was the perfect location to stay for our fall golf trip to Arcadia Bluffs. A beautiful home less than 20 minutes to the course. Highly recommended.

Large beach front property. 3 Kayaks Included!
The lake house was exactly as described and looked just like the photos. Plenty of space for all of us. The kitchen was well stocked. Lots of blankets and pillows. The lake was beautiful and the kayaks were really nice to have. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful Traverse City Lakehouse - pets allowed
This was an incredible experience. Brenden helped me out when I was in a panic about where to stay after a previous reservation had fallen through. Very easy to communicate with and was very accommodating. The property was beautiful and house was clean. Garage was spacious and rooms were perfect for guests we had. The only bummer was the rain all weekend to not enjoy the outdoors/lake but the company was good! Would highly recommend not only this property but Brenden as a host!

100ft of Private Sandy Beach on West Bay # 2022-53
Great house; excellent location, newly renovated inside, well appointed with everything we needed.

Stone Cottage on Portage Lake with Private Dock
My husband and I loved this AirBnb. We watched the most beautiful sunset on kayaks and ate breakfast with lake Portage as our view. There was a really great nature trail within walking distance of the place too where you could take your dog for a walk.

Beautiful Betsie Riverfront home
This was our 2nd time staying at Chris’s place. It really IS perfect. We like to relax and spend time with family and friends in this space. The kitchen was stocked and we found it easy to Prepare meals. The appliances were up to date. The sleeping arrangements were comfortable. The bathrooms were clean.

Panoramic Point
We loved this home. Perfect for our sibling wkend. The home was very accommodating. We had everything we needed. Plenty of Living space. Loved the kitchen. The deck & all the furniture plentiful. A Firepit, khakis if you want to be on the water. Plenty of bedrooms, linens & beach towels. You won’t be sorry with your stay. The location is perfect between Traverse City to Suttons Bay the other direction. I would recommend a new coffee pot for the kitchen. It takes a long time to brew.
Waterfront condo rentals

Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City Condo
We thoroughly enjoyed out stay in this gorgeously updated condo with a lake view. Patty and Al are friendly and responsive and gave us terrific recommendations for dining, sight-seeing, and making the most of our stay. The condo itself is lakeside and the many windows offer lovely views - both sunrise and sunset. Downtown restaurants and gift shops in Boyne City are just a short walk away along the waterfront, passing parks and boat launches along the way. We visited summertime but it's perfectly situated for skiers as well.

2 Bedroom River Front Condo
What a wonderful stay! We so enjoyed watching the ducks on the river in the snow. So clean & tidy.......we will be staying again for sure. :) Thank you!

Portage Point 3 bedroom condo #8
Overall, excellent choice for us for the first leg of our golf trip at Arcadia Bluffs.

Beach Haven106:Beach Access/Downtown/Tart Trail.
I loved staying at this Airbnb! The private beach entry was amazing. The place itself was very cozy and peaceful. Dandan was extremely responsive and easy to work with! I definitely would come back again.

Downtown w/Hot tub, on Front St w/ Bay view! 3
Beautiful and comfortable place, excellent view of the bay, within walking distance of all downtown TC. Loved it.

Beachfront Oasis | Pool+Hot Tub
Beautiful, very clean, and comfortable. Well decorated with no cliche beach theme, lots of natural sunlight. View from the balcony was beautiful. We’ve stayed at a few places at this location and this is our favorite so far.

Vacation Lakefront Condo at the Landings Boyne Mi
I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! It was conveniently located. Rick was very responsive and had very clear instructions for us. It was also very clean and tidy!!! I would recommend this to others, and hope to be back sometime. Thank you Rick!!!

Beachy Paradise Stylish Condo on the Water!
Cannot say enough great things about this space and Michael! Amazing space. Fell in love with TC! Will be back....and definitely stay here!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Traverse City
Total rentals
60 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$70 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
5.9K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
40 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties allow pets
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30 properties have a dedicated workspace
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