
Vacation rentals with a kayak in Traverse City
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House rentals with a kayak

North Blue Lake Escape - A Waterfront Oasis
Courtney was a great host and very responsive! The location was beautiful and has plenty to do for a winter getaway away. We loved our time here.

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.

Silver Lake Cottage
This is a lovely home in an amazing location. The access to Silver Lake with paddle boards and kayaks readily available was amazing!

House&Cabin on River/Bike Trail!
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was beautiful.

Private Lakefront House: Fish, Kayak, EV Chg, Pets
If your looking for peace and quiet, this is the place. Beautiful scenery and wild life.

Spacious home nestled between two beautiful lakes
Our stay at Dan's place was fantastic. This is the second time we have stayed here. The area is beautiful and it is hard to beat the waterfront view. Dan was extremely accommodating and very responsive. I would not hesitate to book this house again!

Lakeside Love: Beach & Hot Tub
Great place to share with our adult children and young grandchildren. The small private sandy beach was perfect for our toddler and his trucks. Availability of kayaks and water toys added to the comfort of spending an afternoon at the house. It was very well stocked for cooking and had plenty of counter space for prep and meals. Our host was responsive within minutes with any questions. Location is great to make a day trip to Mackinac Island and another toTraverse City and its peninsulas. Petoskey is ~20mins drive and is an adorable town on Lake Michigan with great restaurant and shopping options as well as a nice stone break wall for watching the sunset. Harbor Springs is just an additional 10mi with a small downtown and a line out the door for Tom’s Mom’s Cookies! Thanks for a memorable family vacation!
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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

Noble Cottage: Watch Nature Come to Life
The cottage was exactly what was advertised and the pictures were accurate. The cottage was very warm, inviting and clean. We had a great time on the water and the location was great to go to other areas such as Traverse City as well. Very nice property!

Hot Tub Getaway - Lake Cabin
The vacation was a success! Cozy house! Wonderful view!Thank you Michelle!

Scenic Lakefront Near Ski/Golf with Hot Tub
I asked my 9, 8 & 5 year old about the best part of our stay, and they all agreed that the hot tub, fire pit for s’mores and the board games were the best part. I enjoyed having a quiet space to get homework done with a view of the water. This was the perfect get away for a family of 5! We enjoyed staying inside, cooking meals & enjoying the house itself. It is beautiful inside and out, exactly like the photos and had everything we needed for our stay. We can’t wait to come back during the summer time to go out on the lake!

Adorable Silver Lake Cottage
Great little cozy cottage in a secluded community. Stayed here in early April so didn’t get to take advantage of the beach/gazebo/firepit, but they looked very nice. Nice location close enough to the city but is off the main drag. Would love to stay here again!

Iroquois Lakeview -steps from the lake!
It was a really great place to stay in and a beautiful location. Very clean and great amenities, would recommend to anyone traveling up to Houghton. We will probably reserve again when the time comes. :)

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, Kayaks, May 18-23, Aug 24-29, Sep 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.
Cabin rentals with a kayak

Riverside Cabin Near Torch Lake – Kayaks Included!
Absolutely loved our stay at this charming little cabin tucked away in the woods along the Rapid River. It was the perfect peaceful escape—quiet, cozy, and surrounded by nature. The sound of the river nearby was so calming, and the cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. You can tell the hosts put a lot of care into making it feel warm and welcoming. If you’re looking to unplug and recharge, this is the spot. Highly recommend!

Tuckaway Log Cabin on Bar Lake: Walk to Big Lake
The log cabin was fabulous. It was perfectly appointed and, even though not quite warm enough outside just yet, Bar Lake made all stress subside.

Modern West Bay Cabin
What a beautiful home and perfect for a little weekend getaway! The stunning views, great location and cozy space made us feel right at home. We normally stay in the heart of TC when we visit, but we are so glad we decided to stay with Carlie. The home has all the necessary amenities and more.

Private & Secluded - Lake front cabin on Fife Lake
Tom was great! he helped us out with a trailer issue, highly recommend staying here! will be going back again

Cheerful Six Mile Lake Log Cabin.
The Hawk’s Nest was the best stay! First off, the cabin was incredible! Thoughtfulness and attention to detail throughout the cabin. We stayed for just a quick weekend but wished we could have stayed longer and definitely plan to go back! Hosts provided a detailed list of all sorts of local recommendations. They also checked in and it was super clear that their goal was for us to be completely satisfied with our stay! We loved it!

The Bear Cub Aframe
Was a very beautiful and peaceful place in the woods. The hot tub was super clean, very cozy fireplace area, and the whole set up was just gorgeous. We had a really great experience! We also loved how they are stocked with all the essentials like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, q-tips, and everything you would need. The host was very helpful and responded fast.

Woodsy and Private- Rustic Cabin
Quiet, clean, and cozy! A great weekend stay

The Lily Pad
Stayed at the Lilly Pad for the trout opener with my son and some friends. We love the cottage and it's location close to the Sturgeon and Pigeon rivers. This is our second time staying at the Lilly Pad - never disappoints.
Quick stats about vacation rentals with a kayak in Traverse City
Total rentals
10 properties
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$90 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
610 reviews
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10 properties are a good fit for families
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