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Cozy Northern Escape HotTub SkiSlopes TraverseCity
The stay here was perfection! It was secluded and relaxing. The inside was massive and provided so much space for activities. It was a great location to both go into traverse city, and go to surrounding wineries in suttons bay and near Lake Leelanau. There were tons of kitchen supplies to use and even a grill! It was a spotless and tidy place with games to play as well! We stayed in the winter and we weren’t bored for even a second. Couldn’t recommend it enough!

Northern Memories Couples Getaway! Jacuzzi room AC
The cabin was beautiful and April was very responsive to any question we had, it was quiet and perfect location with a lot to do locally or within a short distance.

Near Lake & Skiing, Hottub, Fireplace & Pit, PETS
Larissa was an amazing host! A super bad winter storm came through and they advised us that the power was out days before and we were able to communicate through the entire situation. AMAZING communications, great location, everything was as they said! I look forward to booking again in future!

Hot Tub Getaway - Lake Cabin
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!

Scenic Lakefront Near Ski/Golf with Hot Tub
We had such a great time at the Blue Pearl Cottage. We stayed for a girls trip and truly enjoyed ourselves with the special amenities like hot tubs, robes, and beautiful views. Mark was amazing and responsive to any questions we had. Love this place and we will definitely be back.

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!!!

Lake front cottage in the heart of wine country
We (and our dogs) had an amazing time at Nathan's beautiful home. The setting is ideal—the house is right on the water, the amenities are fantastic, and the neighborhood is beautiful and serene. The house has everything you would want. There is a sweet deck and outdoor area along with a dock and your own private beach—the next house in either direction is almost a half-a-mile away. The perimeter around the house is essentially fully-fenced, which allowed us to swim, paddle board, and hang outside with the pups without worries. Nathan is a great host: He checked in throughout our stay to make sure everything was going well. He provided clear instructions about the house and its features, as well as great local recommendations. We really can't say enough great things about our stay. It was by far the most peaceful and relaxing trip we've had and look forward to coming back soon!

SerenityBeachHaus~HotTub*Kayak*Ski*Golf*Pool*Trail
We loved staying here for a little weekend getaway! Dorene and John were so helpful and kind. The place was awesome so close to everything! Everything was so cozy and well put together, the hot tub with view is awesome!! We for sure will be back
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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!

Cozy Cottage on the Lake.
The cottage was cute and cozy. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Great location! Sherri was a great host! Thank you for a great stay!

*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!

Iroquois Lakeview -steps from the lake!
Great cabin in a great location! Will be back!

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.

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!

* Peaceful Cottage, 1 mile from Higgins Lake Beach
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Eric’s place! It was a mild weekend for Michigan winter, and we enjoyed cross country skiing at the nearby XC Headquarters and a delicious dinner at the Cut River Grille. The living room was comfy for a game night with our travel companions. Eric was easy to contact and the place was a perfect cozy cottage for our weekend! The little touches for hospitality, like having the driveway plowed/salted, coffee filters, extra new toothbrushes, and extra blankets were greatly appreciated. Looking forward to our next trip up north!
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Little Skip Cottage, on the Bay
Without a doubt, one of my favorite places to stay in Northern Michigan. It was my third time staying at the property & it just keeps getting better. It was a beautiful Winter weekend & the cabin/cottage was cozier than ever! My wife & I really appreciated some of the updated decor, features & amenities that Carolyn has added & provided for the space & guests stay. By far, a fantastic "home-base" for anyone visiting & exploring the Leelanau Peninsula. Will stay again, and again, and again, and again!

Intermediate Lake Cottage-230' Large Sandy Beach
Cozy and private. Gorgeous view, near a cute town!

Northpoint Pines Cottage
Our car broke down on our way up North so we got to the house very late with no food or water because stores were closed and luckily this house had everything we needed and was so clean and cozy! We enjoyed every room and played lots of games and built a fire everyday. The guidebook was also so helpful! We enjoyed this house so much and would love to come back and stay at Darcy’s again. One of my favorite stays, thank you so much!!

Hideaway Cabin. Relax and enjoy
What a great host and location!! It looks exactly like the photos, like we stepped into a beautiful magazine. So grateful for the flexibility and friendliness. We are already planning our next trip!

Voneda Place on Elk Lake- South Cottage
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!

Lemon Drop Cottage
great cabin in the woods! close to Sleeping Bear dunes, Glen Arbor, etc.

Lucky Break Cottage
Great little cottage. Loved the location and the proximity to town. Everything we needed. Will definitely return hopefully when it isn’t cold and rainy so I can enjoy the beautiful screened porch and nice yard/firepit.

Coolibah Cottage on lake
Great place to unwind and relax! Ellsworth Lake is such a beautiful spot and holds many memories for our family.
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Traverse City
Total rentals
10 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$114 CAD 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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