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Budget friendly rentals Up North Northern Michigan plan a vacation today

visitupnorth — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:35:59 +0000

At Visit Up North Vacation Rentals we have something for evey budget. Start planning your family vacation today. Don’t see what you are looking for? Give us a call and we will assist you in locating your vacation cottage or condo. We are available Monday-Friday 9-5 at 800-901-8922. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Old Mission Peninsula Beautiful home in private setting near wineries

visitupnorth — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:39:18 +0000

When you enter this home you will be welcomed by the sound of water trickling down a waterfall stream. Around the corner are soaring ceilings with gentle light filtering through the expansive great room/living room. Sit and relax in the comfort of this peaceful home and relax in luxury. The Aloha house is for that discerning guest that wants the best and values their privacy. Located in a wooded setting, the loft offers pocket views of the Bay and sits above one of this areas premier wineries. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked for preparing meals or mixing cocktails. If part of your vacation involves work, a convenient work station is located in the great room area with internet access.

This 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home sleeps up to 11 guests with a spectacular master bedroom with King bed and a spa bath/shower that is not to be missed. Sink into the jetted tub for two and relax after a hard day of play and enjoy the 2 sided fireplace. Large walk in shower also provided. 2 additional main floor bedrooms with King & Full. Half bath features a Peruvian butterfly collection set into the window. 2 bedrooms with King and Queen and bath are located on the lower level walkout.

For evening dining, an enclosed lanai makes for a fun area to eat and drink. Turn up the gas tiki lights and sit around the firepit and make some memories with your family and friends. Upper lanai boasts views of the bay and the winery. Lower level has separate entrance with an additional lanai in the woods. Cable/DVD/Internet. Central Air Cond., High efficiency Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, gas fireplace, central vacuum. Linens are included. Small pet considered. No Smoking. Sun-Sun. PRIME SUMMER WEEKLY ONLY(more photos to come soon!)

Old Mission Peninsula is host to many of the best wineries in the state. Situated on east and west bay enjoy spectacular views as you tour this beautiful location. 15 miles to downtown Traverse City. Enjoy summer fesitvals, tallships on the Bay, great shopping, dining and so much more. Quaint farmer markets and road side stands offer local bounty of tasty treats. This is a not to be missed location!
Old Mission Peninsula included in “Top 10 for ‘10″ Travel Destinations Posted: 1/8/2010 A Grand Traverse County gem is being recognized as one of the top travel destinations in the world. The Chicago Sun-Times recently named Old Mission Peninsula as one of the “Top 10 for ‘10″ to visit. The article calls it the “Nearby Napa”. The reporter notes the area is spectacular to take a bike ride from vineyard to vineyard. “(Old Mission Peninsula is) up there with Bavaria in Germany and Hong Kong and South Korea, so it’s really a recognition off a world class destination, which, of course, we are,” Marie-Chantal Dalese, marketing director for Chateau Chantal, said. The Chicago Sun-Times also ran an article this summer, calling the area “Michigan’s Grape Escape” for cyclists to visit the vineyards and wineries.

Horse Shows by the Bay Summer 2010 Lodging – Stay Up North Vacation Rentals

visitupnorth — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:15:45 +0000

Horseshows by the Bay

Horse Shows by the Bay is a multi-week equestrian festival held annually in Williamsburg, Michigan, just minutes from Traverse City. The Grand Traverse Bay resort area has many attractions to explore and enjoy while at the Horse Show and between competitions and events.

At Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival, experience one of the Midwest’s best horse competitions, and enjoy all that Traverse City and North-West Michigan has to offer!

For more information about Horse Shows by the Bay, please visit their website at: http://www.horseshowsbythebay.com

Rental Questions? Let Visit Up North Vacation Rentals assist you! Ask about our $50.00 credit on reservations made for guests visiting the horse show.

Need to stay in Interlochen Michigan near Interlochen academy

visitupnorth — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:49:31 +0000

Wild Cherry is minutes to the music camp and Green Lake!
Terrific “Up North” charmer in a quiet area near Interlochen academy. This nicely decorated cottage has everything you need to stay a few days or a couple of weeks.2 bedroom 2 baths can sleep up to 7 with 1 Queen, 2 Full, Daybed and a Sofabed in living room. Spacious living room walks on to a huge deck overlooking Cedar Hedge Lake with south easterly views. Balcony off of upper bedroom perfect for sipping coffee and reading the morning paper. This all sports lake is great for the kids with sandy shallow swimming at the shore. Bring your fishing boat and tie to dock. Kayak provided. Full kitchen. Washer Dryer. Wood fireplace in living room. Ceiling and table fans provided. Cable TV/DVD/Internet access. Linens included. Outdoors enjoy picnic table, firepit, charcoal grill, dock. Nice shade trees offer privacy around house. Your well mannered pet is welcome. Only 12 miles to Traverse City. 1/2 hour to Lake Michigan. 5 minutes to Interlochen Center for the Arts. Spring and early Summer specials too!!

Just north of Interlochen stay at Sleeping Dog Ridge

Enjoy a real up north getaway in this lovely private home in Benzonia set in a quiet peaceful setting. Multi level home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with room for 8. King in master bedroom, Queen in second bedroom, and Full in third bedroom. Full sofabed too. Cable TV (4 TV’s total in house), Media room with big screen viewing DVD, VCR. Enjoy the outdoors on the nice deck or patio that looks over gently rolling hills, hiking trails and towering trees.. Firepit provided for s’mores under the stars! Outdoor yard games provided too. Indoor amenities include W/D, full kitchen with DW, jacuzzi tub, gas fireplace, window A/C and ceiling fans help keep the house cool on warm summer days.Pet friendly. Linens included. No smoking.

10 miles from Frankfort, 4 miles to Crystal Lake and Beulah. Rent a canoe on the Platt River, shop in the charming village of Beulah and enjoy local cherry treats, the Cherry Drive in outdoor theatre and great antique stores. Quaint shopping and restaurants, beaches, golf, and skiing are all close by! Pinecroft Golf Course, Champion Hill and Crystal Falls Mini Golf for the kids! Crystal Mountain is only 8 miles from this location.

Snag this deal. Quiet hideaway in Omena walk to the beach pet friendly too.

visitupnorth — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:13:39 +0000

Last minute vacation getaway. Hilltop Hideaway welcomes you. Sleeps up to 10! Make this your command base to visit beautiful Leelanau County and Traverse City area. Special pricing this week only July 31/August 1- August 7/8. $1195.00 total cost for a week of Northern Michigan fun. Includes all tax and fees. No other specials apply. Call today at 800-901-8922.

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Very charming home in beautilful Omena, peaceful quiet vintage farmhouse located on a beautiful parcel overlooking apple and cherry orchards and rolling acres with a relaxing walk to the Bay where you can enjoy a sandy beach & park for the kids. Walk to Leelanau Winery and the Knot Just a Bar, Tamarack Art Gallery, and an old fashioned grocer. This vintage home sleeps 10 with 4 bedrooms 2 baths. 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twin & 2 Sofabeds. The home is 2 stories with a spacious living room & dining room. Full kitchen stocked well with dishwasher and washer dryer. Hardwood floors. Big deck so you can kick back and enjoy restful quiet relaxation under clear blue skies or dazzeling starry nights. Charcoal grill . Satelite/TV/DVD/VCR/High power Wireless Internet. Pets are welcome. Linens included.This area is a perfect calming retreat to read, slow down, relax, daydream. No phone. No Smoking.

Short trip to Northport. 10 minutes to Suttons Bay. About 1/2 hour to Traverse City. About 20 minutes to the Leland Wine Festival. Fourth of July fireworks in Northport. 2009 Guest comment: This lovely home on the edge of an apple orchard gave us a lot of room both inside and out. It provided bedrooms and sleeping space for three generations and a nice working kitchen with enough eating area for all of us to gather. The area provided a lot of activities and the home provided a quiet retreat.

Traverse City Film Festival special Enjoy the movies stay with Visit Up North!

visitupnorth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:40:36 +0000

Planning on viewing a few movies this week? Need a last minute accommodation? Visit Up North may have just the place for you. Call today and enjoy a $50.00 discount on stays for 2 nights or more. No other specials apply. Good on new reservations only. Subject to availability. Call today 800-901-8922.

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Golf-Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Lake Ann, Suttons Bay, Cedar Michigan

visitupnorth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:30:50 +0000

Classic Northern Michigan golf can be found in the Grand Traverse area at the following courses. Fall is a great time to golf. 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

High Point in Traverse City-231-267-9900

Interlochen Golf Club- www.northguide.com

Take a little trip outside of Traverse City for more golf!

Champion Hill Golf in Beulah-231-882-9200

Mistwood Golf in Lake Ann-231-275-5500

Glen Arbor-Suttons Bay-Traverse City Cozy cottages, cabins, condos for two.

visitupnorth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:44:30 +0000

There are times when just the two of you just need to get away. Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has those just perfect locations for a cozy getaway for two. Whether you need a few days or a few weeks, we have something to meet your needs. Check out some ideas below or call our friendly staff and they can make all the arrangements for you.
Call today at 800-901-8922

The Little Legal Beagle in Suttons Bay-

A perfect spot for the two of you right in the heart of Suttons Bay dowtown. Charming one bedroom (with fireplace), 1 bath with room for three in a Queen and rollaway bed. Right across from the beach and marina this charming getaway will make you feel right at home. Dine on the spacious deck and grill your late night dinner or walk next store to one of the great restraunts. Walk over to the library for a good book or one block down to the Bay Theatre for a night time movie. Full kitchen, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Internet, phone. Big screen TV/DVD/Cable. You won’t have to drive anywhere if you stay at this great location.Air conditioned. Enjoy the art festival, jazz festival and more from this location.Wineries are minutes away. No smoking. Linens. Short stays available. Sept guest comment: Little Leagle Beagle is a smaller one bedroom apartment overlooking Sutton’s Bay. We loved the proximity to restaurants and shops downtown and the beach. Everything was clean and in good shape. We’d definitely stay here again.

South Beach 43 Glen Arbor-Lake Michigan condo

Beautiful condo getaway on Lake Michigan is a perfect escape for 1 or 2 couples or a small family. This stretch of beach cannot be beat for beach fun, star gazing, long walks on the beach or maybe just a little de-stressing. This 2 bdrm/2 ba mid-level condo that will sleep 6 with 1 Queen, 2 Twins, and sofabed. Cable TV/VCR/DVD. Nicely decorated and includes fireplace, washer/dryer, deck, and stunning sunset views. Linens provided. Close to the Village of Glen Arbor where you can enjoy fun for the entire family. Rent a canoe or a bike, grab a burger and a beer at Arts Tavern, do a wine tasting or pickup all the cherry products you can imagine at Cherry Republic . Lots of shopping, art galleries, festivals and more. Sleeping Bear Dunes is only 5 minutes away. Just 10 minutes away is the quaint town of Empire, Pierce Stocking Park and Glen Haven. Traverse City is only 30 minutes away.Sunday-Sunday, No Beach Club. No smoking. No Pets. Shorts stays are available in the off season.

Foxwood- Glen Arbor

This little cottage offers a whole lot of charm right in “downtown” Glen Arbor. Features 2 bedrooms plus a loft and 1 bath. Will allow 6 with 2 Queens and twin air mattress provided. Cozy, in a wooded setting, right across the street from the Crystal River. Enjoy the beautiful pristine water of the river with provided canoe and kayak. Easy walk across street to river. Charming furnishings. Walk to Riverfront Pizza and enjoy a slice on the deck or taste local cherry wines at Cherry Republic! Grocery store, gift shops, Taverns and coffee shop are just a few of the things that make your visit easy. Walk to Lake Michigan and watch the sun go down. Gas grill and firepit. W/D, DW, Cable/VCR/DVD. Your well-mannered pet is welcome. No Smoking. Sat-Sat. Short stays allowed. Sept 08 guest comment:The property was a great little cottage, comfortable and spotless. Based on this experience, we will be using Visit Up North for future vacations! Thank you! Aug 08 review:My family and I have stayed at many locations in the Glen Arbor area since we began vacationing there in 1999: The Homestead Resort’s several properties, the Sleepy Bear Campground, and other rental homes. We haven’t enjoyed any of them as much as the Foxwood. The location is perfect for a walk into town. The river amenities are wonderful – especially since well-behaved dogs are allowed

PHOTO CONTEST Enter and win a mini vacation getaway

visitupnorth — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:28:42 +0000

Photo Contest 2010
Visit Up North Vacation Rentals Summer Photo Contest!
Submit photos by emailing them to: april@visitupnorth.com

GUIDELINES:

• Photos must be taken at a Visit Up North Vacation Rental only, or in the immediate surrounding area of the rental
• You can submit as many photos as you’d like, but please note that not all may be posted. Please keep photos under 2MB each.
• Some ideas for photos are:
o Family Vacations & Family Reunions
o Retirees enjoying retired life at our rentals
o Holidays and celebrations spent at our rentals
o Romantic Getaways
o Girls Getaways
o Fishing trips
o Recreational Retreats
We will accept submissions until August 31, 2010. The staff at Visit Up North Vacation Rentals will choose and announce a winner September 4, 2010, Please read all terms and conditions below.

The Grand prize winner will receive a FREE 3 night stay at one of our cottages or condos at the discretion of Visit Up North Vacation Rentals anytime between September 7, 2010 – June 15, 2011. No other specials apply. Winner will be announced on our website as well as via email.

Photos that are submitted become the property of Visit Up North Vacation Rentals. LLC. Photos will be used exclusively for the use of Visit Up North website, advertising and blog. There is no monetary value to this contest.

Traverse City Wine & Art Festival August 21 2010 Food Fun Wine you do not want to miss this

visitupnorth — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:44:42 +0000

The Traverse City Wine & Art Festival is a celebration of the wine and culture of the Traverse City region. The event features the wineries of the Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula and Traverse City paired with the spectacular array of arts this area is home to.
Wineries from the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas and Traverse City will be pouring red & white wines and hard cider. We will offer full glass pours this year we will expand our offerings of one ticket wines. We will also have tasting tickets for sale to encourage attendees to taste a bit more of what our region has to offer.

Art Center Traverse City, Crystal Lake Art Center and The Leelanau Community Cultural Center in Leland have joined forces with the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival to feature the work of over 60 renowned regional artists for show and sale.

Lots of tasty food featured by 10 local restaurants that will feature their cuisine for additional purchase at the festival.

Music music music we love it!

Larry McCray –Legendary Michigan blues musician.

May Erlewine and Seth Bernard – renowned Michigan-based folk artists.

Greg Nagy – Michigan blues phenom.

Song of the Lakes Trio – Great Lakes world music.

Where to get tickets

Tickets are available for purchase through http://traversecitywinefestival.com/tickets/
and at participating wineries.(see below) Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. You may also wish to view Lodging Packages offered by area hotels, motels, resorts and rental companies. Each tickets includes:

Entry to the festival, music and entertainment for the duration, your commemorative wine glass and 2 full glass wine tickets. Once again we will offer 2 and 3 ticket premium wines, and we will expand our offering of single glass wines in 2010.

Tickets ordered for the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival will NOT be shipped. All tickets ordered online are to be picked up at will call on the day of the event. While tickets for all of our events are non-refundable we can transfer them into another name. Just notify us with the original purchasers name and the name that they will be picked up under.

Particapating Wineries
Bel Lago Vineyard & Winery, Black Star Farms (Leelanau, Old Mission & Tastes locations), Chateau Chantal, Chateau Fontaine, Cherry Republic Winery, Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, Circa Estate Winery, Gill’s Pier Vineyard & Winery, L. Mawby, Leelanau Wine Cellars, Shady Lane Cellars and Willow Vineyard.

We look forward to seeing you at the festival. Need a place to stay? Visit Up North VR offers specials for this event. Give us a call at 800-901-8922 for details.