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Cool Dome Panoramic Sauna Hot Tub Pet Friendly
*Barrel Sauna *Awesome Dome *Hot Tub Pet Friendly Fireplace Fire pit Just outside Traverse City Crystal Mointain 17 miles away Our place is a 2 bedroom with a Queen size Sleeper Sofa. Sleeps 6 Hang out in our Awesome Dome, Star Gazing is amazing! Watch the numerous birds fly in, all out of the weather. Take a Sauna in our Panoramic Window Sauna overlooking the Lake and Dome a Very Unique Experience! Relax in your own Private Hot Tub. Inside fireplace, Fire Pit area Located on a Private Lake

Quiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house
Peaceful pet friendly 2 Bed/2 Bath house off a private drive on Spider lake with 100' frontage. House interior has been renovated kitchen, baths, hardwood floors, leather furniture, 60" 4K Smart TV with HD cable and high-speed internet. Includes complimentary(2) kayaks, a paddle board, mountainbikes and firewood. 16ft Pontoon boat available for rent. Whether your in Traverse for summer adventure, fine dining, wine tasting business or visting friends and family this is a great place to relax.

Urban Gem: Mins to Beach & Downtown W/Hot tub!
Welcome to our stylish modern home in Traverse City! Just minutes from the best beaches, downtown, and top wineries, it’s the perfect spot to make the most of your vacation. The highlight? Our year-round hot tub! Whether you’ve been beach-hopping, shopping, or wine tasting, it's the ultimate way to unwind. We’re also close to Torch Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Lake Michigan. As an Airbnb Guest Favorite, guests love our laid-back, modern vibe. Book your stay and experience it for yourself!

Sauna, Nursery, Beach access, Dog Friendly!
Welcome to the M22 Birch House hosted by Wander North Rentals! This home sits back off of the iconic M22 highway halfway between Traverse City and Suttons Bay in the heart of Leelanau wine country. Included in your stay is access to the lakefrontage on Grand Traverse Bay across M22 and a six-person sauna! This property is designed for use by friends wishing to visit wineries, families enjoying the trails and beaches, and business professionals looking to take meetings with a lake view.

Reeds On Bar Lake
Our blissful bungalow, perfectly located on the sprawling 242 acre Bar Lake, has an open and bright floor plan and offers two bedrooms, a naturally lit living room, a fully stocked kitchen, and a wonderful waterfront view. Eat, shower, play, and rest from the comfort of this quaint residence before exploring Manistee’s national parks, campgrounds, rivers, beaches, historic attractions, and downtown district. 35 mins from Crystal Mtn, 45 mins from Caberfae, 1 hr from Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Northern MI Escapes: House with Private Beach
Spacious and cozy home to vacation with your family or friends that is out of the hustle and bustle of town but close to it all! A 12 minute drive to downtown Traverse City and 9 minute drive to Suttons Bay. With ample space you can enjoy the breath taking views of Lake Michigan in Grand Traverse West Bay. Includes: fully stocked gourmet kitchen, pool table, private beach located directly across the road, beach chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, and paddleboard. License #2026-13

Moondance Shores
Stunning modern home with 150 feet of pristine private beach at the edge of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. Come restore your body and spirit at our new house nestled on 2 acres of sandy woodland with access to great cycling and hiking trails. With toasty radiant floor heating and high speed wifi, this home can be your sanctuary for work or creative reflection. Enjoy the modern wood-burning fireplace and outdoor sauna, Peloton bike, yoga supplies and extraordinary lake views.

Empire Blue House w/ Hot Tub
Clean, new home (in 2020) with 6-person hot tub is less than a 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan, and 3-minutes to downtown Empire. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and its amazing trails, there is over 1400 square feet of indoor living space, plus 1000 sq feet of covered decks. The location offers easy access to a variety of outdoor recreation, Leelanau Wineries, and is 25 miles to Traverse City shopping and nightlife or 25 miles to Crystal Mountain Skiing!

Dream Vacay: Clam Lake Cottage w Torch Lake Access
Fall/Winter Season Special: 3rd Night Free! We are currently offering one free night during your next booking of 2 nights or more from Oct 31st 2025 until March 31st 2026, and again from Nov 1st 2026 until Apr 1st, 2027, excluding dates that include federal holidays. Book any two nights within these date ranges, excluding holidays, and you can stay a third night for free! Send us your booking request and we will adjust the rate to reflect the 3rd free night.

Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point
LAKE MICHIGAN WATERFRONT HOME AT INSPIRATION POINT, ARCADIA, MI. Waterfront, beautiful sunsets & lake breezes nestled below Inspiration Point in the heart of Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve. Soaring stone fireplace, open living room & kitchen with breathtaking views, deck, spectacular sunsets. Beautiful base to enjoy the area's many attractions. Craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, world-class golf, skiing, boating, gaming & dining abound nearby.

Woodland Trail House
Completely private home setting on 3 acres with natural Lake frontage conveniently located 15" from Traverse City and 20" from Sleeping Bear Dunes. Your visit to the Woodland Trail House begins with a welcoming peaceful drive through the pine tree forest. Part of the attraction to this home site is the mature trees and the wildness of the setting. Hawks, Loons and Sand Hill Cranes can be seen and heard at this private lake frontage home.

Romantic Glacier Hot Tub Hideout | A-Frame
Nestled on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain, this romantic A-Frame offers a private hot tub under starry skies, a glowing indoor fireplace, and a loft bedroom overlooking the river. Sip local coffee from the espresso bar, fish from the riverbank, or unwind by the firepit. Designed for couples yet comfortable for small families seeking a peaceful riverfront escape. Weekend dates go fast — book early to secure your stay.
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