
Vacation rentals with beach access in Traverse City
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Downtown TC Condo - Sunny Corner Unit & Bay Views!
West Bay Views! This 2 Bed/2 Bath/2 Balcony corner unit condo is in TC's best location. West Bay beaches across the street, restaurants (like Little Fleet) a 2 minute walk away and a park w/ playground across the street. Easy access to Old Mission peninsula wineries. Sleeper sofa ("full") accommodates 2 more guests. Fully stocked kitchen, fiber optic wifi, SmartTV to log into your favorite apps & local channels (antenna). One designated parking spot, overflow lot and easy street parking nearby.

Downtown Traverse City Loft in Historic Firehouse
Firehouse One is a landmark historic building in the heart of Downtown Traverse City, just steps from West Bay, fine dining, and boutique shopping. Built in 1891 as the city’s first fire station, it was fully restored in 2025 to combine timeless charm with modern luxury. This loft showcases soaring 15’ ceilings, open air walls with three stylish bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a newly designed chef’s kitchen—designed to create an elegant, comfortable, and unforgettable stay. +2 parking spots !!

Dome in Suttons Bay with amazing views!
Amazing Views -- Unique Architecture -- Great Location One of the best views on Leelanau Peninsula. Mini-Dome (guest house) sharing 5+ acre property with Big Dome (main house). Conveniently located near the M-22 scenic route, 1 mile from the bike Trail, and within 4 miles of 6 wineries. The interior was newly renovated in 2019. The Mezzanine has 2 queen beds (shared space). You'll love this unique and romantic escape. 2022 Stats: 3 engagements, 6 Anniversaries, 5 birthdays, 4 pre-weddings

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 #2025-63.

Luxury Lodge overlooking both Grand Traverse Bays.
Beautiful 4,000sq ft log lodge overlooking east and west grand traverse bay. Perched on 3 acres overlooking Traverse City and Old mission peninsula. Wonderful grounds with swimspa and fire area outdoors. This lodge has a large gourmet kitchen main floor and bar/kitchen lower level. Only 6 miles from downtown Traverse City. 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, pool table and much more. Near many amenities such as cherry capital airport, grocery store, golf course and much more.

Private BeachM22! Close to wineries and skiing!
Your family will love to relax here! Best beach in the area, great for small swimmers and big swimmers alike. Warm and shallow, and the cottage is recently updated with all the comforts of home. Close to some of the world best wineries, skiing and ice fishing. Spend days kayaking with provided kayaks. New beds, organic bamboo bedding, fully stocked kitchen, and a beach side fire pit will help you create lasting memories for years to come. Pets allowed with pet fee, please read rules

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.

Spacious Downtown Apartment in Historic Firehouse
Stay in a piece of history in Downtown Traverse City! Firehouse One was the first Fire Station to operate in the city. This ground level flat at Firehouse One has one bedroom and one bathroom. It can accommodate up to 4 guests with free parking on-site and fiber internet. This flat at Firehouse One embraces the original architecture of the building with large windows, high ceilings, and exposed brick while introducing modern furnishings and finishes for a great atmosphere.

Pet Friendly Spider Lake Retreat with Fireplace an
❄️ Spider Lake Pine Cottage – Cozy Winter Retreat near Traverse City Wake to the quiet of winter mornings on Spider Lake—the stillness of snow, the call of loons, and coffee by the wood-burning fireplace. This peaceful lakefront home sleeps 10 and offers 130 feet of shoreline, a private dock, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and a spacious deck surrounded by towering pines—just 22 minutes from downtown Traverse City and under an hour to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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.

Beachfront Oasis | Pool+Hot Tub
Escape to paradise in our luxurious beachfront condo, where the sugary sand and lake are just steps away from your door. Perfect for couples and families, this condo promises a memorable and comfortable vacation. Wake up to the sound of waves, breathe in fresh air from your private balcony, take a dip in the pool and relax in the hot tub. Pamper yourself with a soak in the soaker bathroom tub. Come create unforgettable memories at your beachfront oasis!

Free parking only 1 block to Front Street!
Gorgeous condo close to everything! The bay, dining, shopping, and entertainment are all within blocks of this new condo. Stay in luxury in the heart of downtown TC. Lounge in the open living area or on the fully furnished private patio sipping local wine during the summer months. Sleep soundly in a king bed with blackout shades. Stay includes one reserved parking spot. If you are looking for a longer term rental please complete and send an inquiry.
Popular amenities for Traverse City beach access rentals
Apartment rentals with beach access

Beautiful Historic Building on Manistee River Walk

Suttons Bay Village Apartment

Private sandy beachfront on the West Bay in TC

Downtown Suttons Bay “Queen Bee Suite”

Relax On Beautiful Silver Lake Near Traverse City.

Eighth Street Townhouse, a cozy and modern retreat

Cozy Nest Near Skiing

Downtown Suttons Bay Retreat
House rentals with beach access

The Burdhouse, in the heart of Traverse City

Casita on 72 - Explore Grand Traverse Bay

Northport's gorgeous waterfront home-sunset views!

Beautiful Traverse City Lakehouse - pets allowed

The Kaiser House *3 minutes to Down Town *Sleeps 8

Stylish Condo: Near Beach, Downtown & Wineries

Reeds On Bar Lake

Quiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house
Condo rentals with beach access

Relax on Grand Traverse Bay

BunnyHill: Outdoor Heated Pool- Summer

New, Downtown Condo with Patio (Best Location)!

Lakeview 🌅 Fireplace, Walk to Summit GC & Pools ⛳️

LOVE this modern, newly decorated, walk in condo!

Spectacular Sunset Views-Last Minute Special $79!

Cypress Chill - Walk to beach, dinner, shopping.

Shanty Creek/Bellaire/Golf Northern Sunset Retreat
When is the best time to visit Traverse City?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | R1,907 ZAR | R1,890 ZAR | R1,974 ZAR | R1,991 ZAR | R2,869 ZAR | R3,780 ZAR | R5,433 ZAR | R4,674 ZAR | R3,307 ZAR | R2,869 ZAR | R2,227 ZAR | R1,924 ZAR |
| Avg. temp | -8°C | -7°C | -2°C | 5°C | 12°C | 17°C | 19°C | 18°C | 15°C | 8°C | 1°C | -4°C |
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Traverse City stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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