Family-friendly holiday rentals in Grand Traverse Bay

Splendid 4BR/2BA Torch Lake/Bellaire Home, Sunsets

Torch Lake Home on East shore with stunning lake/sunset views & 110' of lakefront footage! Dock for swimming, sunning & fishing. Marvelous kitchen/dining room with open floor plan & closeup lake views (20' away). Outdoor deck/BBQ grill/fire pit. Only .4 mi to Dockside, 5 mi to Bellaire (Short's, Shanty Creek, golf/ski), 30 mi to Traverse City (wineries, casino, Film Fest, Cherry Fest). Modern comforts of home: WiFi,AC, Laundry, fully equipped kitchen. You'll love every minute you stay/play here!

Family · Indoor spaces · Wi-Fi

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.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Check-in

Updated Lakeside Retreat / Spectacular Sunset View

🌅 Experience gorgeous Lake Michigan views from this 3 bedroom/2 bath lake house. During the day you can enjoy the private beach, collect Petoskey stones, swim, bike, or kayak. Then settle in around the fire for the evening, listening to the water and stargazing. Centrally located in Ellsworth near Torch Lake, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, and Traverse City, Sunset Cedar House is the also the perfect hub for the area's hiking, biking, and skiing. Fully-equipped kitchen, grill, firewood provided 🌌

Family · Indoor spaces · View

The Hobbit House on Spider Lake

Welcome to our Hobbit House on the lake in Northern Michigan! This private cottage is nestled within a quiet cove of scenic Spider Lake, just east of Traverse City. With two bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen and living room, the Hobbit House can sleep six people — perfect for a group getaway. The outdoor accommodations are endless with a front porch, beach patio, and dock to relax on the water. Guests have plenty of space to soak up the summer sun. Book your stay at the Hobbit House today!

Indoor spaces · Family · Location

Private house, near wineries, beaches, trails, &TC

Our 2bd/2 full bath sits on a private 2-acre lot in beautiful Leelanau county. We have a large yard that is perfect for family BBQs, watching the kids play, and for enjoying a lovely sunset while sipping an evening cocktail. We are located in the perfect spot to enjoy both Traverse City and the small towns in Leelanau county. We are minutes away from Downtown Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Leland Fishtown, multiple beaches, Sleeping bear dunes, Empire, Breweries, Wineries, and Moomers ice Cream.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Accuracy

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.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Amenities

A Frame - Walk to Beach - Hot Tub

A 4-bedroom chalet on 1.6 wooded acres in Ellsworth, Michigan, a short walk to a Lake Michigan beach. Hot tub in a covered gazebo, wood-burning stone fireplace, and a fully loaded coffee bar (Nespresso, Keurig, drip, pour over). Between Charlevoix and Elk Rapids, five minutes to Torch Lake, orchards, breweries, and wineries. Sandy toes in summer, crackling fire in winter. Sleeps 9 across 2 kings, 1 queen, and 3 twins. Four seasons of Northern Michigan, from your front porch.

Family · Kitchen · Sleep quality

BuckWild Farm Stay

Step into farm life and get away to Leelanau County, in beautiful northern Michigan; where your children can play barefoot or tromp through mud in boots we provide. Come along on our daily tours, where you may gather fresh eggs for your breakfast and help feed the hens. Then visit the pigs, calves and sheep by walking with us over the creek bridges and up into the green pastures. At BuckWild Farm, we are pleased to offer you some of life’s simplest and sweetest pleasures.

Indoor spaces · Family · Breakfast

The Granary Northport . Rustic Modern Seclusion

Voted one of the top 85 Airbnbs by Conde Nast Traveler. The Granary is a lovingly restored two bed + one bath cabin located on 12 wooded acres with a secluded Lake Michigan beach nearby. A short drive to town will give you access to restaurants, groceries, breweries and wineries. Dogs are welcome! Please message us to discuss bringing more than 1. Absolutely no cats or other pets are allowed. We do not have a TV, but we do have fiber optic high speed internet.

Indoor spaces · Family · Cleanliness

Sommer's Retreat

Sommer's Retreat is a year round northwoods cabin nestled in the pines and surrounded by a 300 acre nature preserve. Our location is a short distance from the Jordan River Valley and within 20 minutes of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix, Torch Lake, Lake Michigan, Shanty Creek Schuss Mountain Resorts, Glacial Hills, orchards and farm markets. The cabin is a spacious two story retreat that will sleep 6 in two bedrooms and a loft. Guests have access to cabin wifi.

Family · Indoor spaces · Sleep quality

Modern West Bay Cabin

Modern inspired cabin situated along M22 between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. This custom-built home offers sunrise views over West Harbor Bay and private beach access across the street. Minutes from the best wineries and restaurants the north has to offer. The bright interior and vaulted ceilings create a warm space to gather. The cabin sleeps 6-8 and offers unique built in beds and outdoor shower for a rinse after a long day at the beach.

Family · Indoor spaces · Bathroom

Seeblick Haus- Modern cabin with water views

Seeblick Haus is a small vacation home for 4 people on a secluded, very private site in Northport. The cabin's contemporary design features an open floor plan, and the house is designed around the property's natural setting to provide a 270-degree view of Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding orchards. Large windows offer a sense of being close to nature in all seasons, and the wrap-around porch extends the living space outdoors.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Quiet