Time to Travel to Traverse City

Sometimes great vacations arise from unexpected places; take Michigan, for example. Residents surely know all about the versatility and understated benefits of venturing out to the untrammeled terrain of this sprawling region, and many others are coming right along. Whether you’re in the market for a weekend visit to a quieter part of your home state, are planning a family reunion or simply want to try something new, give Traverse City vacation rentals a role to play in your upcoming plans.

Traverse City is located in Northern Michigan, the land of lakes (Great and inland), rivers, hiking and Farmer’s Markets. Not just a summer vacation spot, many families make this the site of their ski, snowshoeing and fall foliage viewing excursions. From sandy beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes and bike trails to peaceful snowy hills and ice skating rinks, every season offers its particular perks. Which scenario will entice your group to choose a Traverse City rental and then amble up to a surprising smorgasbord of outdoor opportunities?

In addition to the scenery and general good vibes, specific attractions abound here as well. The Dennos Museum Center displays Inuit art and hosts jazz performances throughout the year, wineries open their doors for tours and tastings, the Music House Museum is a must for anyone interested in antiques and bibliophiles can’t miss Horizon Books, a huge independent bookstore that’s impressive by anyone’s standards. Enjoying the peace and quiet of a lakeside cottage without forgoing the fun of an afternoon in town spent shopping and sipping a cappuccino is what this vacation is all about; Traverse City rentals connect the dots when it comes to feeling relaxed yet not isolated on vacation.


Increase your search options for Michigan vacation rentals by checking out additional vacation properties: Harbor Springs Michigan rentals, South Haven Michigan rentals, or Grand Haven MI rentals.


Traverse City Michigan Vacation Rentals

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Traverse City cottage rental - Bottom deck, relax and enjoy the view.
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, waterfront, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,000 - $2,100/week
Calendar Updated Jul 5 2009

Property Review

Been there twice now in two years. Owners go over and beyond to make it feel like home away from home. The view is wonderful. We have recommended this house to others as well we enjoy it so much.
SPECIAL OFFER! Book July 12-19 and Dinner out is on us (July 12 - July 19)
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Traverse City house rental - Lakeside: Near Casinos, Wineries, Shopping
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 15,
House, 3 Bathrooms, lake, waterfront, fishing
Rates - per property (USD)
$400/night
$2,250 - $2,650/week
Calendar Updated Jul 4 2009

Property Review

We came to Traverse City for my sons soccer tournament in September. We were having trouble finding hotel arrangements and started looking for houses. The owners were very helpful in every way. ...
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Upscale home with 250 ft on a private quiet sports lake

— Property 179188
Traverse City house rental - Manor Wood a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home.
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, lake, waterfront, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,300 - $1,800/week
Calendar Updated Jul 3 2009

Property Review

What a delight! The home was a dream!! Tastefully decorated...lots of room for many guests. Beautiful, large kitchen that accomodated multiple cooks. The bedrooms were comfy-cozy...and the...
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Adorable Northern Michigan Hide-away

— Property 305456
Traverse City house rental - This is the front of our home
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, town, air-conditioning
Calendar Updated Jul 3 2009

Property Review

We stayed there in early June with 3 kids and 5 adults. Owners are very friendly and helpful. The kids had a great time playing with the neighbor kids. Quiet area so they could ride bikes and...
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Traverse City cottage rental - View from the end of the dock- Springtime
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, lake, waterfront, internet access
Rates - per property (USD)
$150 - $200/night
$1,000 - $1,200/week
Calendar Updated Jul 2 2009

Property Review

My wife and 2 small dogs (poodles) went to Kathy's cabin for the weekend in May and had a wonderful time. The cabin is clean, updated and nice and quiet on a real nice, clean lake. I wasnt...
SPECIAL OFFER! Cherry Festival Week in Traverse City! (June 22 - July 11)
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Traverse City cottage rental - Late afternoon at the beach
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, lake, waterfront, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$115/night
$750 - $1,025/week
$500/month
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Beautiful Traverse City Bay Waterview

— Property 171980
Traverse City house rental - View from your front porch
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, air-conditioning, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,200 - $1,500/week
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Traverse City cottage rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, waterfront, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,000 - $1,400/week
$3,000/month
Calendar Updated Jul 1 2009

Property Review

I am so glad that we came up for the winter. We had a great time. Grace-MacDonald Park was only a short distance away and perfect during the day and even lit up at night to take the kids...
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Traverse City cottage rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
Cottage, 3 Bathrooms, lake, waterfront, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$2,095/week
Calendar Updated Jul 2 2009

Property Review

This is a great place to stay for a waterfront vacation. My family stayed at this beautiful lakefront with no problems only enjoyment. Clean and spacious for a family of 10, The owners are very...
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Traverse City cottage rental - View as you arrive at cottage
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, lake, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$750 - $1,200/week
Calendar Updated Jul 5 2009

Property Review

Our family loved this cottage last summer. Six of us found everything we were looking for. From the time we walked in the front door we felt welcomed by the warm log walls and wood floors plus...
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High Lake Hideaway -Beautiful 3000 Sq. Ft. Lakefront Home!

— Property 153185
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Traverse City house rental - Front view
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16,
House, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, lake, waterfront, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$249 - $295/night
$1,500 - $3,590/week
Calendar Updated Jul 1 2009

Property Review

We had a wonderful time at Highlake Hide-away. The home was exactly as described. The property is large with plenty of room for running and exploring. My daughter loved chasing the chipmunks. ...
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Four Seasons of Fun On Silver Lake

— Property 225722
Traverse City house rental - Home view from the Water
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 2 Bathrooms, lake, rural, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$250 - $400/night
$1,500 - $2,400/week
$4,500 - $5,400/month
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The Bass Lake Cottage

— Property 175899
Traverse City cottage rental - Cottage Entry
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, rural, waterfront, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$750 - $1,000/week
Calendar Updated Jul 5 2009

Property Review

We found the Bass Lake Cottage to be exactly as discribed. It has been completely remodeled and has everything that you could want for a secluded get away yet the internet access and cable TV...
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New Waterfront, Pontoon, PS2, Water Trampoline, Pool Table!

— Property 306627
Traverse City house rental - Cedar Lake Lodge
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14,
House, 2 Bathrooms, lake, waterfront, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$240/night
$1,600 - $2,900/week
Calendar Updated Jun 30 2009

Property Review

We couldn't ask for anything more! The house was gorgeous and came with a pontoon boat. The lake is very secluded and private. All in all, it was an excellent experience.
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Creekfront Log Home--Must be seen to be Appreciated!

— Property 317515
Traverse City cabin rental - Welcome to your vacation home!
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
Cabin, 1 Bathroom, river, town, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$950/week
Calendar Updated Jun 30 2009

Property Review

Our entire group had a wonderful time at this beautiful cabin!! The place was exactly as it was written about on the website and looked just like the photos. One of the best features about the...
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Cozy Cottage directly on pristine Leelanau County lakefront

— Property 303552
Traverse City cottage rental - Spacious deck and beach area
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, lake, waterfront, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$2,200/week
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Traverse City cabin rental - Traverse City Cabin Rental Kitchen & Dining Area
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9,
Cabin, 1 Bathroom, beach, waterfront, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$200/night
$1,400 - $2,500/week
Calendar Updated Jul 3 2009

Property Review

The memories of our week at the log cabin will stay with me for many years- morning coffee by the lake, beautiful sunsets, fishing, lovely walks around the area, windsurfing and 7 wonderful days...
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Beautiful Luxury Log Home Rental. Call Us First!!!

— Property 306439
Traverse City house rental - Front Facing the Lake
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, lake, village, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,600 - $4,000/week
Calendar Updated Jun 30 2009

Property Review

The house was perfect. The weather was not. Though, I can think of no better place to be trapped indoors on a cold, rainy day. The Richards have truly thought of everything. The thoughtfully...
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Traverse City cabin rental - Safe, Sandy, Shallow, Warm Beach on the point
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cabin, 1 Bathroom, beach, lake, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$130 - $155/night
$625 - $825/week
Calendar Updated Jul 3 2009

Property Review

Just about everything's made of wood. A great getaway for romance and seclusion and sereniity. Distance from other cabins and ours was so filled with hospitality and gifts and a warm fireplace...
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Traverse City cabin rental - The Best Sandy, Shallow & Safe Beach on Spider Lk
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cabin, 1 Bathroom, beach, lake, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$95 - $155/night
$625 - $875/week
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Traverse City house rental - The patio is great for grilling out
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, beach, lake, washing machine
Calendar Updated Jun 29 2009

Property Review

We had 6 kids age 1 1/2 to 12, 3 grandparents, 2 families with kids, and we brought a power boat to use on the lake. This is a great place for families like ours, as all enjoyed the paddle...
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Traverse City cottage rental
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, washing machine
Rates - per property (USD)
$100/night
$600 - $1,500/week
Calendar Updated Jun 29 2009

Property Review

We stayed at this cottage for a couple of weeks in September and it was perfect for our needs. The view was as beautiful as the pictures show and we enjoyed several evenings of sitting around a...
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NEW LISTING! Northern Lights Lodge-Big house & sandy beach

— Property 7015707h
Traverse City house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
House, 3 Bathrooms, coffee maker, toaster
Rates - per house (USD)
$350 - $450/night
$2,000 - $2,900/week
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Traverse City cottage rental - Perfect beach, sandy, warm, sunny, gentle slope
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, pets considered
Rates - per person (USD)
$1,000/week
Calendar Updated Jun 29 2009

Property Review

Baywatch is the perfect home base for exploring Leelanau. We had the opportunity to stay here from September to February, while house-hunting. It gave us time to get to know the area, while...
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Traverse City cottage rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, beach, lake, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$830/week
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Tuscan Style Home on Mickey Lake with Master Suite Jacuzzi

— Property 143382
Traverse City cottage rental - Cedar Home with Full Lenght windows
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, lake, waterfront, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$200 - $415/night
$1,000 - $2,900/week
$4,000/month
Calendar Updated Jun 29 2009

Property Review

we spent our 2007 christmas vacation at the house. we had a beautiful white christmas. the house is beautiful. the view of the lake. the snow covered pine trees. the big beautiful windows in the...
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Beautiful Beachfront Bungalow Direct Lake Frontage

— Property 321784
Traverse City cottage rental - lakeside door
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, lake, village, accept credit card
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'The Blue Heron'- Downtown-Bay View Condo

— Property 235534
Traverse City condo rental - Living Area
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Condo, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, downtown, air-conditioning
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,000 - $1,400/week
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Traverse City condo rental - Beach side of complex
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Condo, 1 Bathroom, beach, waterfront, accept credit card
Rates - per property (USD)
$180 - $240/night
$1,170 - $1,380/week
Calendar Updated Jun 28 2009

Property Review

had a great time staying in this condo. very clean condo with everything you would need in the kitchen, and a helpful staff in the office. would recomend to anyone who is looking the stay in...
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Classic 'UP NORTH' Cabin on Fife Lake, near Traverse City

— Property 309547
Traverse City cabin rental - Steps to the lake
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cabin, 1 Bathroom, lake, village, internet access
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,000/week
$3,750/month