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Traverse City vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Traverse City

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Condo in Traverse City
Historic Hearth · Newly Redesigned Condo in TC
This charming 1-bed, 1-bath condo is nestled within a revitalized historic building dating back to 1885. The space features striking 15 ft ceilings with 8 ft windows, showcasing breathtaking views, as well as exposed brick walls. Just 1 mile from downtown & the beach, it offers easy access to the vibrant TC area. Nestled on a 480-acre estate, you'll find miles of scenic trails at your doorstep. Additionally, an elevator ride away, you'll discover coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants.
$97 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Modern and Stylish Condo Close to Downtown!
New condo equipped with everything that you will need to enjoy your stay in Traverse City! Open concept layout that contains stainless steel appliances and new finishes throughout the entire space. Enjoy a loft bedroom that overlooks the condo and provides some privacy as well. There is a sleeper sofa on the main floor, as well as a Smart TV so you can enjoy all your favorite television shows. Basic kitchenware and cooking supplies are provided, if you prefer to eat-in for your meals.
$52 per night
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Loft in Traverse City
Downtown Traverse City Loft in Historic Firehouse
Firehouse One is named after its historic origin in Traverse City. This building was the first Fire Station in the city, constructed in 1890 and operated until it closed in 1975. This space has been carefully converted into spacious vacation rentals for renters to stay right downtown Traverse City in a piece of history. With two bedrooms and one bathroom, this unit can accommodate 6 overnight guests.
$100 per night

Stay near Traverse City's top sights

Traverse City State Park18 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons130 locals recommend
Meijer53 locals recommend
Grand Traverse Mall31 locals recommend
Great Wolf Lodge7 locals recommend
Clinch Park89 locals recommend

Traverse City beach vacation rentals

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Cabin in Kalkaska
Boardman River Woodland Cabin near Traverse City
$175 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Flat 304 1BR/1BA at Front + Union downtown TC
$210 per night
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Home in Traverse City
NOV-APRIL SPCL! Book 2 nights~get 1 FREE! Slps 10
$395 per night
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Loft in Traverse City
Downtown Loft in Historic Building
$240 per night
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Guest suite in Cedar
Charming Suite nr Leland 1 KBr/1Bath w Fridge, Mic
$184 per night
Cottage in Central Lake
Private Lakefront, dog friendly, pinball, skiing
$318 per night
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Tiny home in Kalkaska
Boardman River Tiny House near Traverse City
$135 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
6 Luxury Flats in a historic building downtown TC
$389 per night
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Home in Traverse City
NOV-APRIL SPCL! Book 2 nights~get 1 FREE! Slps 14
$450 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
6 Modern Vacation Flats, One Historic Building
$263 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
6 Luxury Flats in a historic building downtown TC
$368 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Flat 205 1BR/1BA at Front + Union downtown TC
$213 per night

Traverse City home rentals

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Home in Traverse City
Bungalow with Private Hot Tub close to town!
$121 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Traverse City, MI East Bay
$150 per night
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Home in Suttons Bay
Suttons Bay Therapy-AC/HotTub, GameRoom, FirePlace
$167 per night
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Home in Cedar
✴Lincoln Lodge✴Secluded & Peaceful✴Family Friendly
$99 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Quiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house
$165 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Whole house downtown, with kid and adult bikes
$248 per night
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Home in Interlochen
Perfect Getaway *Crystal Mountain *Traverse City
$88 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Entire home downtown, gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms
$195 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Woodland Trail House
$128 per night
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Home in Empire
Empire Blue House w/ Hot Tub
$200 per night
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Home in Traverse City
4BD, Charming Hilltop Home–5 miles to downtown
$142 per night
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Home in Interlochen
Cabin in the woods close to TC/Sleeping Bear Dunes
$115 per night

Your guide to Traverse City

All About Traverse City

Traverse City has emerged as one of the most charming getaways along the Lake Michigan shore, beloved for its natural setting, its historic small-town architecture, and its vibrant music and art scene. Whether you’re exploring by bike or car, you'll want to devote a day to the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes, and spend several more visiting wineries and small coastal towns such as Williamsburg, Glen Arbor, and Suttons Bay. A finger of land extends from Traverse City into Lake Michigan, splitting Grand Traverse Bay in two, and you can drive its length to the lighthouse at the end. This corner of northern Michigan is known for its cherry orchards, and summer offers a profusion of fresh fruit and pies. There’s even a cherry festival in July.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Traverse City

The lower peninsula of Michigan has four distinct seasons. Both spring (April-May) and fall (October-November) are gorgeous, with cool temperatures and plenty of color, whether spring wildflowers or autumn leaves. Summer begins properly in June, which boasts some of the best weather of the year. Peak heat and peak humidity arrive together in July and August, with many days in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit. While sunny days are frequent in summer, so are rains, so bring rain jackets along with your shorts and sunblock, and keep bug spray around for the evening mosquito onslaught. Winters this far north get cold — really cold — and plenty of snow comes off the lake. Pack plenty of layers and sturdy outerwear.


Top things to do in Traverse City

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Stretching along 64 miles of Lake Michigan coast, Sleeping Bear Dunes is a national treasure. During the warm months, you can relax on the sandy beaches and canoe in the rivers. The 22-mile paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is the easiest to navigate by foot, bike, and wheelchair; other trails for hikers climb up the bluffs or plunge into the forests.

Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Not far outside downtown Traverse City is a complex of striking Victorian brick buildings and wooded parklands. This former psychiatric hospital, which opened in 1885 and closed a century later, fell into disrepair until a massive redevelopment project brought it back to life. Now it is home to condos, offices, and boutiques. You can take a historic tour of the unrestored buildings and tunnels, or stick to the restaurants, bars, and a warren of artisan shops.

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Most years, Interlochen, located 15 miles south of Traverse City, hosts hundreds of concerts, theater performances, and other events. Many are free and outdoors, and their frequency crescendos in summer, when the center’s youth camps draw students from all over the world.

Destinations to explore