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Waterfront apartment rentals

Apartment in East Jordan
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviewsStay on Main, lovely 1 bedroom renovated unit
Great spot in a quiet little town on the water

Apartment in Boyne City
5 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsOverlooking 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.

Apartment in Lake Ann
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviewsJane & 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.

Apartment in Traverse City
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviewsCypress Street Escape
Place was beautiful and very clean. Newer complex. Would stay here again when in the area. It is about a 20 minute walk to Front Street. Location is good if heading out to the Dunes or other sites. Linda was very responsive.

Apartment in Leland
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviewsAttic Studio
Right on Main Street, just a couple minute walk to the heart of downtown Leland. The perfect home base for relaxing in between beach walks, swimming, shopping, and eating. The attic was larger than pictures showed! There was pretty much everything you’d need to feel comfortable. Nicolle was very inviting and easy to communicate with. Hopefully we’ll be back again!

Apartment in Traverse City
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviewsThe City Roost
Great spot close to great breweries and restaurants. Easy check in and parking. Loved the balcony in the evenings.

Apartment in Traverse City
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviewsCozy Modern Apt with Beach Views
Great place to stay in a great location! Bob was incredibly responsive and they went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.

Apartment in Beulah
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviewsCrystal Lake Gem 2 15 mins to Crystal Mountain.
Our second winter ski vacation at Don and Denise’s. Wonderful hosts that truly go out of their way to help their guests. Their space is very comfortable with beautiful view of Crystal Lake and close to all the ski trails of Crystal mountain. A perfect up north get away for our family. All the amenities and games for the kids, with a hot tub to soak in after a fun day on the slopes. We plan to be back next season.
Waterfront house rentals

Home in Houghton Lake
5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsLakefront 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!

Home in Frankfort
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviewsSki 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.

Home in Interlochen
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviewsLarge 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.

Home in Traverse City
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviewsBeautiful Traverse City Lakehouse - pets allowed
Me and my family had an amazing trip, most definitely a memorable one. House was very spotless when we walked in and the frozen lake behind the backyard was very beautiful.

Home in Traverse City
4.66 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews100ft of Private Sandy Beach on West Bay # 2022-53
Great house; excellent location, newly renovated inside, well appointed with everything we needed.

Home in Thompsonville
5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsBeautiful Betsie Riverfront home
We loved our stay at the cabin! It was clean and inviting and we immediately felt comfortable. The area is quiet and peaceful with the river a short walk in the backyard. There’s another rental cabin next to this cabin but it was empty for most of our stay. We went skiing at crystal mountain and it’s only about 8 minutes away. We’d love to come back!

Home in Traverse City
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsWaterfront Cabin Spider Lake Traverse City Pets Ok
Angela and Jason were just terrific Hosts! They were very responsive and easy going! Our stay felt more like a grounding retreat! The amenities and shared spaces were perfect for small groups. My favorite spot was the wooden swing at sunrise with a cup of coffee in hand and my warm throw. That view is just so beautiful!! It was exactly what the kids and i needed after a crazy week of going back to school! My boys loved kayaking. They packed their fishing gear and set off first thing in the am. We loved the pontoon as well! It was nice to take out the whole family on it as the kiddos enjoyed the tube! We docked at the sand bar and the kids got to swim in 2feet of pristine water! After soaking up the sun, we came in to bbq off the deck and later enjoyed s'mores around the bonfire. We were mesmerized by the stars in the sky! There were so many of them! I could get used to Waking up in the morning to a view like that! We will definitely be visiting again!

Home in Houghton Lake
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviewsRiver Vista
This was our second stay with Terry & we will definitely be back! He always goes above & beyond to make sure we have everything we need & is very communicative. Can’t recommend enough!
Waterfront condo rentals

Condo in Boyne City
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviewsLake 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.

Condo in Traverse City
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviewsNew, Downtown Condo with Patio (Best Location)!
Great place to stay downtown. Close to everything and well appointed. Jaime is a great host and we would definitely stay again.

Condo in Onekama
5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsPortage Point 3 bedroom condo #8
Overall, excellent choice for us for the first leg of our golf trip at Arcadia Bluffs.

Condo in Traverse City
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviewsDowntown w/Hot tub, on Front St w/ Bay view! 3
We loved our time at Mikes condo in Traverse. It’s a wonderful location and walkable to pretty much everything downtown. The condo was spotlessly clean, that’s a biggie for me, and this was the cleanest Airbnb I’ve ever been in. We loved our time and the great view of the lake, thank you!

Condo in Glen Arbor
5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsGlen Arbor Waterfront Condo - Great Lakes 43
Mandy was great right from the start. I was frantically looking for a house that could accommodate a family of 6 while still giving everyone their space, when I came across the listing I was so excited, but dates were not in my favor in regards to availability. I reached to to Mandy and booked moments later. We were able to check in beforehand which just gets vacation going sooner than later! The view from the second you walk in the door is gorgeous! All rooms had plenty of space for your own items, I am one that unpacks even for 2 nights and love drawers and hangers LOL. The only thing, and I might have not seen it correctly is that the twin bed room and Queen bed room are swapped. I thought the Queen room had the full bath, but my brother, SIL and baby were just fine with the 1/2 bath. Definitely on the list for next year's adventure!

Condo in Traverse City
5 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviewsBeachfront Oasis | Pool+Hot Tub
Gorgeous view and it’s especially lovely and unique to see the lake in the winter. The home was immaculate and looked just like the photos in the profile. Soaking tub is a slice of luxury. Easy in and out with a convenient location. Would stay again for sure.

Condo in Boyne City
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviewsVacation Lakefront Condo at the Landings Boyne Mi
Our stay at Rick's place for an extended wedding weekend was perfect. Clean and perfect location! Easy to check in and out. Beautiful location although the weather was truly "fall" and we didn't get to enjoy some of the wonderful outdoor spaces. Overall, we recommend this condo for a beautiful Boyne City stay.

Condo in Traverse City
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviewsBeachy 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
$60 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
5.9K reviews
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40 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
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40 properties have a dedicated workspace
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