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16 bedroom; 19 bathroom 22,000 sq ft cottage on Northport Bay

Northport Bay Retreat is a 16 bedroom; 19 bathroom 22,000 sq ft "cottage" on Northport Bay. Sleeps up to 64. Full kitchen, dining room seats 64. full recreation room, fitness center, 12 person hot-tub. Private 6.5 acres with 340 ft of frontage. Rented in it's entirety only.

Waterfront: Private 6.5 acres with 340 ft of frontage on Northport Bay

Contact Information:

Northport Bay Retreat
6512 West Bay Shore Drive
Northport, MI 49670
231-935-0111
mikea@traverse.com

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2 Cottages With Private Sandy Beach on Suttons Bay

Your summer cottage rental is awaiting you with all of today's amenities. Slow down for your week in Leelanau! Relax with a glass of wine on the private beach and marvel at the colorful sunsets. Both cottages have large open decks, high speed wireless internet, cable television, stunning decor, fully stocked kitchens. Each is equipped with a grill for your cookout. Each cottage has 75 feet of private sandy beach that is unshared. There are both shallow and deep water areas - this is great for families with small children. Both beaches have a designated firepit for enjoying cozy sunsets on cool summer nights and marshmallow roasts.

Waterfront: Each cottage has 75 feet of private sandy beach that is unshared. There are both shallow and deep water areas - this is great for families with small children. Both beaches have a designated firepit for enjoying cozy sunsets on cool summer nights and marshmallow roasts.

Contact Information:

Stoney Point Cottages
543 S. Stoney Point Rd
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-271-3384
info@leelanauvacationrental.com

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3 bedroom cottage on Little Traverse Lake

We offer a comfortable cottage directly on Little Traverse Lake. There is a spacious deck overlooking the water with 2 large picnic tables for outdoor dining. The entire living room which faces the lake is windows that overlook the spectacular sunset views that northern Michigan has to offer. There is a large, knotty pine living room with a cathedral ceiling and a massive fieldstone fireplace, a fully-stocked kitchen with a gorgeous lake view, and a screened-in porch. The 3 bedrooms consist of one room with a king size bed, a second room with a queen bed, and a third room with 2 sets of bunk beds with double beds on the bottom and twins on top.

Waterfront: Directly on Little Traverse Lake. There is a spacious deck overlooking the water with 2 large picnic tables for outdoor dining.

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Cozy Cottage on Little Traverse Lake
Between Leland and Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor, MI
(231) 271-4066

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Antrim County homes and cottages - waterfront properties and more

Enjoy our fine homes and cottages located on some of the most beautiful lakes in the world, (Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Lake Bellaire, Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, and others). Experience the areas finest Pro golf courses; A-Ga-Ming overlooking Torch Lake, Antrim Dells overlooking the Bay, The Chief, Hawks Eye, The Legend in Shanty Creek, Highpoint, The Bear and many others. Enjoy wonderful winter activities; Downhill skiing, Cross Country skiing and Snow Shoeing in and around Summit Village-(Shanty Creek-Schuss Mountain), Boyne, Crystal Mountain. Some of these fine waterfront homes offer year round use, located close to area skiing, golfing, dining and shopping. You're just a click away from a wonderful weekend getaway or a great summer or winter vacation you and your family deserve!

Waterfront: Enjoy our fine homes and cottages located on some of the most beautiful lakes in the world, (Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Lake Bellaire, Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, and others).

Contact Information:

Paradise Properties
P.O. Box 398
Alden, MI 49612
231-331-4423

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Beautiful vacation condominiums on East Grand Traverse Bay

Come Get Away At The Elk Rapids Beach Resort! All units offer; (1) Bedroom with a Queen bed and (1) double sofa sleeper; Living room with (1) Queen sofa sleeper; Full size kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, oven, pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glassware; (1) full bath with 2-person Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, vanity, toilet and shower stall. All units have wonderful Bay views, use of the beautiful sandy beach and for the summer season, use of the outdoor heated pool! These Units Sleep Up To (4 Adults and 2 Children) Whether you enjoy a warm refreshing beach; a cool breezy morning; a crimson countryside; or snow-covered trees and trails... We've got a Seasonal Relaxation Package you'll love!

Waterfront: All units have wonderful Bay views of East Grand Traverse Bay, use of the beautiful sandy beach and for the summer season, use of the outdoor heated pool!

Contact Information:

Elk Rapids Beach Resort
8975 N. Bayshore Road
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
800-748-0049

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Beautiful Vacation Home On West Grand Traverse Bay Near Northport

Our cottage is located just a few miles from the village of Northport. In the village you will find dining, shopping, indoor pool, hot tub, heath club, marina, boat rentals and everything you need for a wonderful vacation in beautiful Leelanau County.

After spending a day on 100 feet of private Northport Bay frontage, you can spend your evening relaxing in front of the fireplace with your family and friends or you can marvel at the stars while roasting marshmallows on the beach.

This quiet, waterfront vacation home is just outside the village of Northport. Enjoy your summer vacation in a secluded , waterfront setting among hardwoods. The interior of this lodge style home has just been redone, and boasts an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, skylights, wood floors, new furniture and gorgeous waterfront views. Privite Beach.

Waterfront: Enjoy 100 feet of shoreline on West Grand Traverse Bay near the Village of Northport

Contact Information:

Northport Cottage - On Grand Traverse Bay
One mile from Northport
Northport, MI
231-271-3384

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Brand New Full Log Home With Direct Frontage on 950 Acre All Sports Manistee Lake

Brand new storybook full log home with direct frontage on 950 acre all sports Manistee Lake; 35 miles east of Traverse City - Snowmobile from the cottage or ice fish out your back door - Sleeps up to 7 with a private downstairs bedroom with full size bed - Upstairs features three twin beds and an Old Hickory bunk bed - Fully furnished including bedding and towels - Kitchen features solid soapstone counters/knotty pine cabinets.

Waterfront: direct frontage on 950 acre all sports Manistee Lake - 35 miles east of Traverse City.

Contact Information:

Manistee Lake Log Home
Kalkaska, MI

lskatz@sbcglobal.net

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Eight 1 to 3 bedroom cottages located on Arbutus Lake

Eight 1 to 3 bedroom cottages located on Arbutus Lake, 7 miles south of Traverse City. Cottages accomodate 4 to 10 people dependant on the cottage size. All are very clean and comfortably furnished. 12' aluminum rowboat included in cottage rental. Boat motors and pontoon rental are available. Kayak and paddleboats are provided. Weekly rentals (Memorial Day to Labor Day) $550 to &775/week.Daily and off-season rentals are available. Family oriented enviroment. Pets are always welcome.

Amenities: Kitchen with gas range, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots/pans, dishes, and cooking utensils. Ironing boards, irons, cable television are provided in each cottage. Beach with dock space, swimming area, playground, campfire areas, and guest laundry. Blankets and pillows are provided. Bed linens and towels are not provided. Bait and pop sales are available.

Waterfront: Located on Arbutus Lake, 7 miles south of Traverse City.

Additional Rate Information: Weekly rentals Early June to Late August $550 to $775/week. Daily and off-season rates $55 to $75/night or $275 to $415/week.

Contact Information:

Shady Crest Resort
2453 Main Avenue
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
231-947-9855
shady@traverse.net

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Housekeeping Cottage Rentals directly on Clam Lake near Bellaire, Michigan.

Northaire Resort offers Housekeeping Cottage Rentals directly on Clam Lake near Bellaire, Michigan. All housekeeping cottages face Clam Lake, are heated, have kitchens with pots and pans, utensils, dishes, coffee maker, toaster, all Iinens (except no towels in summer), television with basic cable, screened-in porch, row boat (no motor - motor rental at nearby marina, charcoal grill, picnic table. A classic Northern Michigan vacation retreat.

Waterfront: Located on Clam Lake

Contact Information:

Northaire Resort
7067 Crystal Springs Road
P.O. Box 996
Bellaire, MI 49615-0996
1-877-843-0573
info@northaireresort.com

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Lake Front Cottage Rentals

Enjoy your stay at the Windjammer Resort on beautiful Spider Lake with 160' of water frontage. Our cottages are clean, comfortable, and completely furnished for housekeeping. Each cottage has 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, bathrooms with a hot shower, kitchen, living room and outside deck. Kitchens are fully equipped with refrigerator, stove, dishes, coffee maker, pans, and silverware. Pillows and blankets are provide, you must provide your linens, towels, paper products and smiles.

Amenities: Water Volleyball
Firepit
Teeter-totter for little ones
Pontoon Boat
Row boats


Waterfront: Windjammer Resort is on beautiful Spider Lake with 160' of water frontage.

Additional Rate Information: $550.00 - $950.00

Contact Information:

Windjammer Resort
467 Peninusula Trail
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
231-946-8466
se@WindJammerResortTC.com

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Modern lakefront cottages in beautiful Leelanau County

Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, newly remodeled, modern lakefront cottages for your Northern Michigan stay. Sleeping Bear Resort offers cabins that range from large lodges to cozy cottages. Choose from: * 6 bedroom "Bear's Den" cabin * 5 bedroom lodge * 2 bedroom cottages. We welcome children... there is a complete play area where kids can have a great time, and the grown-ups can relax nearby! ..... All this, and more, at rates that are more than affordable!

Waterfront: Modern lakefront cottages on Heerendeene Lake in beautiful Leelanau County in Northern Michigan.

Contact Information:

Sleeping Bear Resort
7670 N. Reynolds Rd.
Lake Ann, MI 49650
231-642-7000
info@sleepingbearresort.com

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Private New Waterfront home on it's own peninsula, Close to vasa trail & snow ski resorts

This beautiful lake front home is on it's own private Peninsula, with 240 feet of private water frontage. With cozy fireplace knotty pine interior in living room. It is tastefully decorated in up north decore. All furnshings are brand new, with leather sofas, master bedroom has it's own jet tub, private boat dock, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, all pots, pans, & dishes included. All linens, towels, soap & paper products are included.The cottage has 3 queen beds, a twin bunk bed set, full sofa that fold into a full size bed on all sports Spider lake. Just 10 minutes from Traverse City. Beautifully land scaped yard. Brand New pontoon boat also available to rent.


Amenities: All kitchen appliances, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, barbeque grill, new patio furniture, private jet tub, and fireplace.


Waterfront: Home is on it's own private Peninsula, with 240 feet of private water frontage. Water recreation on Spider lake is swimming, fishing, water skiing. You'll find the fishing is great with plenty of bass, pike, perch, and blue gill

Additional Rate Information:
Sept.1, 2003 - Sept.15 2003 $1,500.00 up to 6 people a week /$75.00 additional per person

Sept.16, 2003-Dec. 31,2003 1,250.00 up to 6 people a week / $75.00 additional per person

Jan. 1st, 2004 - March 30th $975.00 up to 6 people a week/ $75.00 additional per person


Contact Information:

Debbie
P.O. Box 66
Kingsley, Michigan 49649
(231) 263-4307
dsmith9162@aol.com

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Seven housekeeping cottages, fully furnished, sandy beach on Spider Lake

A four season resort located on beautiful Spider Lake. 7 housekeeping cottages, fully furnished, sandy beach, docks, rowboat included, free standing fireplaces. Off season rates available.

Waterfront: Located on beautiful Spider Lake. 7 housekeeping cottages, fully furnished, sandy beach, docks, rowboat included.

Contact Information:

Moonlight Bay Resort
4095 Moonlight Bay Trail
Traverse City, MI 49686
1-800-253-2853
roger@moonlightbayresort.com

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Six-bedroom home - 2 Lakes - Sleeps 14 - Hot Tub

2 Lakes! 2200 + Frontage, 3 acres, 6BR, AC, Hot Tub, Pontoon Boat, Kayaks + Rowboat, 2 Private Beaches, 2 Docks, 2 Swim Rafts
Come enjoy the summer fun, Gorgeous changing fall colors or directly on major snowmobiling trails and skiing! This lovely, six-bedroom home, 2500 square feet, Air Conditioned, with large windows sits on a hill surrounded by water on TWO lakes (Spider and Bass Lakes). You feel like you are on your own island - but its a peninsula. You enjoy over 2200 feet of private (not shared) scenic lakeshore on almost three acres of wooded setting, privacy is assured. Listen to the Loons in the morning and evenings...its fun, beautiful, romantic -- a HOT TUB, kayaks, pontoon boat and rowboat and more! A kids log cabin to play in, you can play in it too. Best of all, it is nestled in a quiet cove off Spider lake where there is tubing, jet skiing, sailing, and two private beaches. You will enjoy great swimming with many sandy islands on which to picnic. Spider Lake teems with bass, bluegill, perch, pike, and crappie contained within 29 miles of shoreline. Bass Lake is the fisher's secret fishing lake and is perfect for swimming and peaceful row boating. The master bedroom (550 square feet) has cathedral ceilings and huge windows, as do all the rooms in the home that overlooks the sparkling lakes and scenic view. King bed with pillow top, top of the line bed. It easily sleeps 14.

Amenities: Hot Tub, AC, Fireplace, TV, VCR/DVD w/movie library, board games, Stereo, Full Kitchen w/2 ovens, Microwave, Dishwasher, 2 Refrigerators, Cooking utensils provided, Washer, Dryer, Gas Grill (BBQ), Charcoal Grill (BBQ), No Smoking inside, Fully furnished with bedding, pots & pans, and cooking utensils (you bring the towels). Three large decks - to sit and watch the wildlife or entertain. Outside is a Weber grill, gas grill, plenty of quality Amish built Adirondack chairs and an eight foot picnic table. Bass lake has a fire-ring with benches for GHOST STORIES. On Spider Lake there is a pontoon boat. There is a dock, beach and swim raft on both Spider and Bass Lake so you have your choice of where to hang out. The Spider dock will handle all boats. There is plenty of parking. Perfect place for both peaceful relaxation and play! All boat use at your own risk. The Pontoon Boat rental is weekly for $700 and Kayaks weekly $150 per kayak. The rowboat is FREE. $250 Pet Fee. $150 Cleaning Fee.
Pet Friendly

Waterfront: 2 private beaches on different lakes, 2 docks, 2 swim rafts, HUGE fire ring with benches

Additional Rate Information: Rates (in US Dollars): Personal Currency Assistant™

19 May-2 Jun $2100/week. Weekends $900, Night $300
2-16 Jun, Summer Starter, $2500/week, SA to SA.
16 Jun-1 Sep, Prime Season,$3100, SA to SA, Weekly Rental Only
1 Sep-29 Sep, Late Summer, $2500/week, Weekends $900, Night $300
29 Sep-2 Dec,Indian Summer/Colors $2100/Week,Weekends $900, Night $300
2 Dec-17 Mar Winter Fun, $2100/Week, Weekends $900, Night $300
17 Mar-19 Mar, Spring Getaways, $1800/Week, Weekends $900, Night $300
$150 cleaning fee, $250 pet fee, Pontoon Boat week $700, Kayak $150, Free Rowboat
2x FREE Kayaks for ONE week if contract is returned in five working days!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Phone: cell (517) 490-9714 or (517) 774-3377 (SPIDERS)
Email: spiderlakecottage1@comcast.net

Contact Information:

Spider Lake Cottage
604 W. Geneva Dr
DeWitt, MI 48820
517-490-9714
spiderlakecottage1@comcast.net

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Torch Lake Cottage - 123' of water frontage on Torch Lake

Wake up to beautiful sunrises in this Torch Lake Cottage includes a master bedroom with queen bed, loft with twin beds, family room with a queen sofa sleeper and three rollaway beds available. With microwave, cable TV, VCR, charcoal grill and all linens provided. An 8' x 30' deck overlooking beautiful Torch Lake with over 70 miles of shoreline boating on the Chain of Lakes. Enjoy quite, peaceful surroundings on a 10-acre setting with 123' of water frontage. Skiing and snorkeling from our own private pier and there are boat rentals, a boat launch, and Lake Michigan access within 1 1/2 miles.

Waterfront: Enjoy beautiful Torch Lake with over 70 miles of shoreline boating on the Chain of Lakes - a quiet, peaceful 10-acre setting with 123' of water frontage. Skiing and snorkeling from our own private pier and there are boat rentals, a boat launch, and Lake Michigan access within 1 1/2 miles.

Additional Rate Information: May & June $700 week
July & August $1100 week
September & October $700 week
Weekend off season $250

Contact Information:

Torch Lake Rentals
12152 Pine Ridge Trail
Kewadin, MI 49648
231 599-2814
info@TorchLakeRentals.com

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Waterfront and recreational vacation rental homes, cabins, and cottages throughout Northern Michigan

Crystal Rentals rents privately owned "vacation" homes throughout Northwest Michigan. Our rental properties are located in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee Counties and include over 70 of the nicest seasonal and year round homes in the region. Choose Lake Front, Lake Access, or River Frontage on a variety of lakes and rivers in the area, including Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan, Big or Little Platte Lakes, Herring Lakes, the Betsie and Platte Rivers; all located in Benzie County. We also have rental properties on other lakes in the region, including Long Lake, Bass Lake, and Silver Lake in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. If you are looking for something closer to town, we have homes in Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia, Honor and several near Interlochen, Traverse City, and Lake Leelanau. Many of our properties are available year round and are close to Crystal Mountain . . . for the skiers . . . or area casinos if you are interested in some indoor fun.

Waterfront: Our rental properties are located in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee Counties and include over 70 of the nicest seasonal and year round homes in the region. Choose Lake Front, Lake Access, or River Frontage on a variety of lakes and rivers in the area, including Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan, Big or Little Platte Lakes, Herring Lakes, the Betsie and Platte Rivers

Contact Information:

Crystal Vacation Rentals
11780 Chippewa Highway
Bear Lake, MI 49614
231-864-4020
vacation@crystal-rentals.com

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