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More water safety tips from American Red Cross enjoy your Leelanau/Traverse City vacation

Home > Services > Health and Safety Services > Swimming and Lifeguarding >Water Safety Tips These General Water Safety Tips will help you stay safe in, on, and around the water! General Water Safety Tips for Beach Safety Boating Home Pools Keeping Children Safe In, On, and Around the Water Lakes and Rivers Ocean Safety Personal […]

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Sips, Chips and Dips- Leelanau Wine Trail March 24, 2018

Join the casual fun on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 12 to 5 pm as our wineries pair everyday snacks with Leelanau wine. This is a fantastic way to try lots of your favorite munchies and see how great they taste when complemented by wine. Tickets are $10 per person and include a snack-and-wine pairing […]

Spring ahead this weekend March 11, 2018

A little more day light means a little more daytime to enjoy Up North! Daylight until 8 p.m. in Traverse City in March. Whoa! QW have nightly and weekend rentals with great rates.

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Now Hiring!

Reservationist- Seeking a friendly, multi-tasker for reservations at our busy vacation rental office. Requirements–computer skills,able to work with a team,and customer-service oriented.Sales experience a plus! Part-time,flexible scheduling, some weekends required. Housekeepers- Responsible for cleaning and preparing homes/condos for rental. Must be self-starting, motivated, able to multi-task and problem solve. Experience not necessary, we will train. […]

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Winterlochen in Interlochen February 17, 2018

There is always something fun going on in Northern Michigan. Be sure to check out Winterlochen in Interlochen. We have rentals in the area too. Enjoy this Presidents Day weekend with some family fun activities. FEBRUARY 17, 2018 STARTS AT 10 AM​​ INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS CAMPUS ​Winterlochen returns! Interlochen’s annual family-friendly FREE outdoor […]

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Lodging for the New Year weekend- We have a place for you.

Make your last minute weekend travel plans soon and plan on celebrating the New Year weekend with us. We have cabins with fireplaces, cottages with pretty winter views and condos in town.If you are staying in Traverse City, enjoy the Cherry T Ball Drop. Staying in Suttons Bay? Northport has their own Ball Drop fun. […]

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When you only have a day to get away call us for a place to stay this winter!

We are now offering one night accommodations in our one and two bedroom condos and cottages as well as studios until March 15, 2018. This offer is good on all new reservations as of January 2, 2018. No other discounts or specials apply. Offer does not apply to holiday dates. When you only have a […]

Holiday shopping in Traverse City-The best shopping trip ever!

Experience the beauty of Northern Michigan and the fun of unique shopping in Traverse City. Enjoy walking the historic downtown area or the Grand Traverse Commons. Treat yourself to a cottage or condo rental while you are here too. You can shop til you drop and cozy up in one of our fine rentals at […]

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Black Friday 2017 Lodging Deals!

For the seventh year in a row, we are offering Black Friday promotional rates on our vacation rentals. Now is a great time to take advantage of great deals on your next vacation up north. Here are the details (and remember to read all the fine print!): Book a reservation on our web site on […]

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Fab Fall Specials

In partnership with the Traverse City Tourism office, we are offering Fab Fall Specials for reservations with arrival dates before December 15, 2017. Plan your getaway now to enjoy the beautiful fall colors, wine tours, shopping, and the great outdoors. Book a reservation for 2 nights or more for arrival between the aforementioned dates and […]

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Boos and Brews and Other Up North Halloween Fun

The weekend before Halloween is offering up some great events for all ages. Pack your costumes and head up north to enjoy the fun. Boos and Brews at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons October 27, 7pm-11pm, 21 and older please. Bonfire, costume contest, local brews, and more! Zombie Run October 28, Burn off all […]

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October Events Make For Great Weekend Getaways!

It’s a wonderful time to head up north! Leaves changing, comfortable temperatures, not too many people, and fun events throughout our area. Book a home or condo with us to enjoy the fun. Empire Hops Festival October 7, 2017 Our rentals in Empire, Glen Arbor, or Cedar are within an easy drive to this fun […]

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June Deals!

June is a great time to come up north. Weather is getting warmer, the grass is green, you can’t beat it! Book a reservation for arrival between June 1 and June 20 (3 night minimum, subject to availability, not applicable to existing reservations), mention this blog posting and receive $75 off your rental cost. Use […]

Glen Lake Restaurant Week

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals is happy to be one of the sponsors for Glen Lake Restaurant Week! Don’t miss this annual foodie event happening this year. Friday April 28 – Saturday May 6 Restaurant week around Glen Arbor is a time to finally discover new local food at a great price, and dine at […]

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Lodging for the M22 Challenge

Were you one of the lucky ones that got registered for the 2017 M22 Challenge? Spots got booked in record time this year! Before you bike, run, and paddle your way to victory–remember to book a place to stay for the June 9-11 weekend. We have lodging options less than a 10 minute drive from […]

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Spring Break in Northern Michigan

While a lot of people head south for spring break, how about heading NORTH?! Whether you live right in the area and want a “staycation,” or if you’re just a couple hours’ drive away, it’s a great time to come up north. And, the way the weather has been going this winter, the temperatures might […]

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2017 Traverse City Restaurant Week

Foodies, get ready! Traverse City Restaurant Week is right around the corner, the week of February 26-March 4, 2017. Participating restaurants will offer three course meals for $30 per person. This is your chance to experience the culinary wonders of the TC region at an affordable price and don’t forget to pair your meal with […]

Annual Suds & Snow Party in the Woods!

If you love being outside, good food, wine, beer, and basically the best parts of “up north,” then this event is for you! The 11th Annual Suds & Snow event at Timber Ridge Resort is being held on Saturday, March 4, 2017. An afternoon filled with beer, wine & cider, food sampling from local restaurants […]

Christmas in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Tis the season for joy and celebration, stop by The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, December 9-11 for “Christmas in the Village”. A weekend long celebration filled with music, carriage rides, Santa Claus, shopping specials and much more. Merchants are also featuring Stocking Stuffer items $20 and under. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 6PM-9PM Adult Night Out; […]

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2016 Fab Fall Getaway Special

In partnership with the Traverse City Tourism office, we are offering Fab Fall Specials for reservations during the September 6-December 15, 2016 time frame! Plan your getaway now to enjoy the beautiful fall colors, wine tours, shopping, and the great outdoors. Book a reservation for 2 nights or more for arrival between the aforementioned dates […]

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What a great spot to fish-Glen Lake, Green Lake,Long Lake, Grand Traverse Bay,Lake Leelanau

Looking for a sure thing,well as sure as where you are on the lake and what you have on your hook,when it comes to fishing? Try fishing North or South Lake Leelanau on the Leelanau Peninsula and you may just bring home the catch of the day.Channel catfish well over 10 lbs are caught every summer […]

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Need to stay in Interlochen Michigan near Interlochen academy?

Known for the Interlochen Center for the Arts with live entertainment all year round, this natural area features many outdoor activities as well. Visit Interlochen State Park which is between Green Lake and Duck Lake. The park offers 3 boat launches. Rowboats can be rented from the park store. Anglers can look forward to catching […]

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Golf-Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Lake Ann, Suttons Bay, Cedar Michigan- Plenty of spots to play and stay.

WE have so many rentals so close to golf. Check us out. Classic Northern Michigan golf can be found in the Grand Traverse area at the following courses. Call for specials today. 800-901-8922. Visit Up North A-Ga-Ming Golf Course in Elk Rapids- www.a-ga-ming.com The Crown in Traverse City- www.golfthecrown.com Elmbrook Golf Club in Traverse City- www.elmbrookgolf.com […]

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Beach etiquette so we all can keep enjoying our beautiful beaches in Northern Michigan

Take your trash with you: Not only is trash and food waste on the beach an eyesore that can end up suffocating sealife, it attracts birds and wildlife that end up defecating on the sand. This ends up contributing to the already problematic sewage problem, says Nancy Stoner, director of the Natural Resources Defense Councils […]

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So many reasons to visit Glen Arbor, Traverse City, Suttons Bay and more this Winter

Up north, “lake effect snow,” is often heard. This is produced by temperature differences above the open water and the shoreline. Locals don’t go into hiding when winter strikes though. Instead, they bundle up and play hard and welcome visitors to do the same. Make your own memories. Check out a few reasons to Visit […]

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Need help choosing a vacation cottage? We are here to help plan your Up North vacation.

Planning a vacation can be daunting. There are hundreds of websites and as many homes to choose from. It can be confusing at the least and overwhelming often. At “Visit Up North Vacation Rentals” we take the anxiety of planning away. How? We are a local management company that physically manages our homes. That means […]

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Let us take the work out of planning your “Up North” vacation. We are here to help you.

Planning a vacation can be daunting. There are hundreds of websites and as many homes to choose from. It can be confusing at the least and overwhelming often. At “Visit Up North Vacation Rentals” we take the anxiety of planning away. How? We are a local management company that physically manages our homes. That means […]

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Getting married in Northern Michigan? What a destination! We have great places for you to stay

Nothing beats the beauty and charm of Northern Michigan. The Great Lakes, wineries and vineyards, charming villages, natural beauty that takes your breath away. You cannot find a more perfect location for one of the most important days of your life. When making your wedding plans you do not have to worry about accommodations. Let […]

Book online anytime. Visit Up North Vacation Rentals is also here to assist you.

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals makes it easy for you when you are searching for a vacation rental. Find something you like? Just book online anytime. When you book online, your information comes back to us in our office and a friendly reservationist will complete your transaction during normal business hours. If you are booking […]

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Traverse City Michigan freshwater fishing paradise and we have the places to stay at

Between May and October, there is no consistently better place to be fishing in America than Traverse City, Mich. Diversity is the key: Lake Michigan with salmon and steelhead; Grand Traverse Bay with some of the best smallmouth pockets and carp flats in America; and more rivers and natural lakes filled with trout, bass, and […]