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West Bay Beach – Holiday Inn Resort

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At West Bay Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort Traverse City hotel, we know the best vacations are made up of moments worth remembering. With an unforgettable waterfront setting on the West Bay of Lake Michigan, there’s no better place to make the most of your stay.

All of our 179 stylish and comfortable guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can take in the view while you take on your day. As the only full-service resort located waterfront in beautiful downtown Traverse City, Michigan – widely recognized as one of the best small towns in America – we offer award-winning service in accommodations, dining, entertainment, weddings and meeting planning.

Every season of the year, you’ll find so much to see and do at our Traverse City hotel. When it’s warm, you can swim, golf, sail or fish. As temperatures drop, go hiking or hit the slopes. You’ll fall for the romance of our coastal villages, enchanting vineyards and orchards as spectacular colors transform our trees in autumn. All year round, we’re celebrated for our local wine and cuisine and full calendar of fun festivals.

West Bay Beach Resort a Holiday Inn Resort is located on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay. Our full-service restaurant features the only beachfront patio where you can eat and drink with views of Lake Michigan. In fact, we’re the only hotel on the bay with a waterfront patio, perfect for sunsets or sipping cocktails, often to the sound of live music. Our on-site nightclub is open late Friday and Saturday, so you can dance the night away.

Get to know Lake Michigan the way we know and love it, from our sandy shores to our dynamic downtown. No matter what inspires you when you travel, it’s here. We’re located ‘up north’ in the middle of it all, so you can park once and walk from our lakeside resort to popular shopping, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment. In addition to nearby parks and public beaches, we’re also close to the Hagerty Conference Center.

So whether you’re here on business – or your business is just having fun – we’ll help you discover a community rich with culture and charm. Visit us once, and you’ll see why our guests keep coming back to this Traverse City hotel … time after time, season after season.

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West Bay Beach – Holiday Inn Resort
615 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-714-9810

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July 1, 2008 |

Northaire Resort – On Clam Lake

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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.

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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June 29, 2008 |

Paradise Properties – Antrim County

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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!

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

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June 29, 2008 |

Elk Rapids Beach Resort

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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!

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

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June 29, 2008 |

Anchor Inn on the Bay – Traverse City

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Situated on the West Grand Traverse Bay just 5minute drive from downtown the Anchor Inn has over 100ft of private sandy beach. 6 motel style rooms and 8 cottages provide accommodations for quick overnight stays and long family vacations. Each room comes with a picnic table and charcoal grill outside the room. We rent kayaks from our beach which also has a communal fire pit and beach chairs ready for your use. Near the rooms, we have another fire pit, playground, volleyball court and cornhole for guests to enjoy. We provide firewood and charcoal on-site.

Make Anchor Inn your home base for exploring Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula. Sleeping Bear Dunes is just 30minutes away. Bring your bikes and ride 1 mile from our parking lot to trailheads. When you book, ask us for recommendations! We would love to help plan your trip!

Anchor Inn
12068 S West Bay Shore Dr
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
(231) 714-4484

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June 29, 2008 |

Northport Bay Retreat – Leelanau County

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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.

Guests come to Northport Bay Retreat for many reasons, but it’s our relaxed ambiance that motivates return visits. We deliver the perfect balance between activity and tranquility.

Northport Bay Retreat
6512 West Bay Shore Drive
Northport, Michigan 49670
231-935-0111

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June 29, 2008 |

Stoney Point Cottages – Suttons Bay

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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.

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

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June 29, 2008 |

Cozy Cottage on Little Traverse Lake

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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.

Cozy Cottage on Little Traverse Lake
Between Leland and Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor, MI 49650
(231) 271-4066

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June 29, 2008 |

Sleeping Bear Resort

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Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, modern lakefront cottages with fully equipped kitchens and living rooms for your northern michigan stay. The sleeping bear resort offers log cabins that range from large lodges to cozy cabins. choose from: *6 Bedroom ” bears den “, cabin 5 bedroom lodge, & 2 bedroom cabins. We welcome children! there is a complete play area and a water trampoline where kids can have a great time, and grown ups can relax nearby! all this, and more, at rates that are more than affordable.

We are a short distance from the sleeping bear dunes, golfing, Traverse City and many other attractions!

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

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June 29, 2008 |

Torch Lake Rentals

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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.

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

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June 28, 2008 |

Torch Lake Bed & Breakfast

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Enjoy Torch Lake the way you’ve always dreamed it would be. This spacious and charming home provides spectacular views. This Majestic Queen sits high above beautiful Torch Lake, listed by National Geographic as being the third most beautiful lake in the world. We are centrally located between Traverse City and Petoskey. This area offers many opportunities for shopping and antiquing. Visit for a night or a fortnight. Relax in front of the 20 foot stone fireplace with a good book from our library or enjoy star gazing into a spectacular Northern Michigan sky.

Torch Lake B & B
4417 Trillium Ridge Road
Central Lake, MI 49622
231-599-3400

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June 28, 2008 |

The Cedar Lake Lodge

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Offered by Blue Lakes Vacation Rentals. Be our guest at this beautiful Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway. This 2000 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, lodge style home, is nestled amidst towering hardwoods, and features fantastic views of Cedar Lake. Knotty pine, log beams, ceramic tile, and a cozy fireplace, adorn the interior. Watch the wildlife roam through the yard on your 100′ of private frontage on Cedar Lake. The home is also designed with family fun in mind, with separate areas for adults, and little ones alike.
Off the beaten path yet right in the center of one of Northern Michigan’s most desired vacation destination spots. This Western Michigan Cottage is located just west of downtown Traverse City. You’re only minutes from such areas as Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Old Mission. Come and experience the best that Northern Michigan has to offer.

Cedar Lake Lodge (A Northern Michigan Cabin) is open all year long and offers a wide variety of activities for every season.

As an extra bonus we will include the use a Pontoon boat free of charge (a $1,000 value)

3704 & 3736 Avery Trail
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 632-0833

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December 20, 2002 |

Spider Lake Retreat

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Four Season Getaway for Family Fun or Business.

Regardless of the season Spider Lake Retreat is a perfect vacation destination. Located on the beautiful and peaceful setting of Spider Lake, we offer year-round accommodations and easy access to many outdoor activities for your family getaway, social group gathering or business function. You have exclusive use of the entire 20,000+ sq. ft. retreat and waterfront property for your privacy and pleasure.

Family Vacation

It can be difficult to find a vacation rental to accommodate a large family or a family reunion. Spider Lake Retreat is the answer, 16 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, and a dining room that seats 64. The fully equipped kitchen, walk-out deck and private sandy beach are perfect for large family vacations. Visit the accommodations page to learn more.

Group or business gathering

Unlike traditional hotel settings, the Retreat layout encourages group interaction throughout your stay, yet allows for plenty of privacy for individuals. The Retreat is ideal for board meetings, sales team meetings, corporate entertaining and team building. The exclusive use of the facility allows you to create whatever atmosphere is most conducive to your business’s goals.

Spider Lake Retreat
4370 North Spider Lake Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-935-0111

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July 30, 2002 |

Harold’s Resort – Spider Lake

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Harold’s Resort is located on a private peninsula, surrounded by Spider Lake on three sides. Six log cabins and one “Honeymoon Cottage” are located on our little piece of heaven. It’s blissfully quiet, private and very secluded… it’s PERFECT! Our newest additions are private hot tubs on the screened-in porches of cabins #4 & #5 overlooking the lake, absolutely ideal for a romantic weekend getaway!

Harold’s Resort has the best sandy, shallow, safe, warm beach on Spider Lake. Our furnished cabins with equipped kitchens are here for your enjoyment.

All cabins include a rowboat, kettle grill and a picnic table. Bring your poles, the fishing is excellent! We have outboard motors, a pontoon boat, kayaks and fishing boats available for rent.

Harold’s Resort
1054 Resort Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-946-5219

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July 25, 2002 |

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