On the main level of this condo there is a cabana available in the summer months. Use this when your down at the beach or grilling instead of running up to the main level. There is a full bath and a sofa bed in cabana.
Pool available May 1 – Jan 1 only. Tennis court seasonal.
Just a couple minute walk to dining, the Bay theatre and shopping. Lots of fun festivals thru the summer and fall months. 5 minutes to the casino. Leland is 10 minutes away. Rent bikes or canoes in Suttons Bay too. Linens are included. Your well mannered pet is welcome. We have to restrict to small dogs. This condo is on the 3rd floor. Elevator is available for your convenience. Cable, Internet. MENTION THIS POST AND GET $50.00 OFF OF YOUR RESERVATION.


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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 panfish than you can begin to touch in one season. The calendar in Traverse City is honest-spectacular yellow birches in the falls, frosty white winters, damp misty springs, and radiant blue-green summers. The true outdoor aficionado finds solace (and opportunity) in every month here, be it fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, or hiking. It’s an affordable, yet polished, place to be. And the hometown culture is still a classic slice of Rockwell-esque Americana.

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Visit Up North Vacation Rentals offers rentals on amazing fishing lakes. Call today and reserve your spot. 800-901-8922

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Big basket of videos for the kids. Sauna and gym equipment that includes a bow flex & treadmill. Jacuzzi bath tub in upper master bedroom that looks over grand Traverse Bay.

There is also a balcony for a little privacy and a tasty cup of coffee. Second master with King bed on the lower level with wood fireplace and plenty of space to stretch out and relax which also offers some water views. Sitting room main level for rainy day reading and relaxing. Cable/WIFI (computer/workstation included), DVD/Stereo. Central Air. Sleeps 14 with 2 King, 4 Queens, Futon.Washer/Dryer on lower level, Dishwasher, Bosch range. Linens included. Your well-mannered dog is welcome.

Only 5 minutes to the charming village of Suttons Bay where you can enjoy a beautiful sandy beach, park, shops, dining, movie theatre & basketball/tennis courts. Great area for biking the gently winding roads, rolling hills, orchards, and bay views. No smoking.
Make this your fall or winter retreat. Mention this post and receive $100.00 off of your reservation on any new reservation. Call today 800-901-8922 or book online at http://www.visitupnorth.com

2010 Guest Comment: I have only positive feedback for the Visit Up North Team! The original property we rented was undergoing a re-model and Visit Up North had to re-locate our family (14 guests). The first house we were sent to did not end up accommodating our groups sleeping arrangements and the Visit Up North team had our group moved to another house with no hassle & even dropped off a gift basket of unique Traverse City foods/wines. We had an amazing reunion week and would highly recommend the Cherry Blossom home, location & rental company. Several wineries are very close by. 20 minutes to Traverse City where you can enjoy the Cherry Festival, Film Festival and Horse Shows by the Bay. 20 minutes to Leland where you can take a boat to Manitou Island, visit Fishtown or enjoy Lake Michigan beaches. 30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor.

You want to reconnect with nature

For those looking to escape the bustle of busy city life, this area boasts wide open spaces of lush areas of natural beauty, big blue water, twinkling starry nights and cool fresh air. Climb the Sleeping Bear Dune, hike the Boardman River natural area, rent a bike and tour on the Tart Trail. These are just a few of the opportunities to reconnect with nature. At the end of the day you will feel relaxed, stress free ready for the next exciting adventure.

Explore your artistic side

The Traverse City and surrounding area is home to more than 35 art galleries. Featuring local and national artists you will be more than inspired by the creative force that lives in this community. Art festivals are featured at different times of the year in each small waterfront village thru the fall months. Need to be even more inspired? Take one of the many one and two day art workshops. Visit www.artcentertraversecity.com for more information.

You want to drink wine

Traverse City & the surrounding area are home to 24 wineries and counting. The wines of this area are rivaling some of the countries most tasteful wines. You will not be disappointed and surely will bring home a bottle or two of one of the many delicious wines. Start your wine journey on Old Mission Peninsula. Currently hosting 7 wineries make sure to visit them all. 2 Lads Winery, Chateau Chantal, Bowers Harbor and Peninsula Cellars to name a few. Enjoy free tours and tastings!

After your tour of Old Mission travel over to Leelanau Peninsula. Here you will enjoy 17 wineries. Also offering free tours and tastings you will not be disappointed when sampling the tasty nectar of the vines. Your tour takes you along the M-22 corridor along Grand Traverse Bay. Your first stop heading north will be Shady Lanes Winery featuring excellent reislings and chardonnays. Right down the road visit Willow Vineyards, Ciccone Wineries (yes Madonnas Dad owns this) L.Mawby, Chateau Leelanau and Black Star Farms. Continue north to visit the 12 other wineries waiting for your visit.

Unleash you wild side

After enjoying all the day time fun it is time to put on your party shoes and enjoy a little night life. Park you car downtown and walk to the many venues that offer something different behind every door. North Peak Brewery offers casual dining and micro brews. Favored by many locals the weekend finds standing room only but is worth the wait. Union Street Station & Shimmers offer music and dancing. Lil Bo’s and Mackinaw Brewery also offer a little local flare to hang out and meet a new friend. Check local listings to see where live music and specials are in this great town.

Indulge yourself

All this fun starts to sound like work! Treat yourself to some local treats of heavenly chocolate confections at Phils on Front (great drink specials too) or Jacque Torres Chocolates (goes great with all that wine you purchased) also downtown Traverse City on Front St. Enjoy local spa services or have them come straight to you at your location. See local guides for details. Visit Up North Vacation Rentals Cottages and Condos has a perfect place for you to stay. Relax in front of a fireplace looking over one of the beautiful lakes this area enjoys. No matter which way you look at it this is a perfect location to get away for a few days with friends. The last reason to come? Take $100.00 off of your new reservation by mentioning this post. Good on new reservations from Nov 22 2010- March 15 2011.

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Oct. 10- Glen Arbor Fall for Art
4th annual gallery tour. Prizes, food, beautiful art for viewing & purchase.

Oct. 11- Northport Fall Festival

Oct. 17, 18 and 24, 25- Empire Haunted Hayrides
Travel in the dark down to the abyss of terror on a tractor – pulled haywagon through the haunted forest. Enjoy eerie theatrics, startling events, ghouls and spooks. Hang on to your loved ones and hope you make it back for hot cider and donuts.

Oct. 18- Haunted Lighthouse in Northport

Oct. 25- Fall Festival and Swiss Steak Dinner in Empire
Swiss Steak Dinner $9/per person and Silent Auction, Crafts, Baked Goods & Pies

Oct. 25- Leland Fall Frenzy
Sales and more!

Ongoing attractions:
Jacob’s Corn Maze in Traverse City
http://www.jacobs-corn-maze.com/

Traverse City Farmer’s Market
Saturday’s in Downtown Traverse City

The beautiful color that is mentioned in this article has not hit its peak yet-there’s still time to book a Fall getaway! Come and enjoy the vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges as you take lovely scenic drives around the “little finger,” of Michigan. Our Fall specials are still in effect!

 

Watch for the harvest moon on October 4. This is the time of year when the full moon is nearest the autumnal equinox. It is known as the harvest moon because the early rise of the moon gave farmers more light to gather fall crops such as squash. Visit Up North has great locations to enjoy howling at the Harvest Moon. Mention this post and get a $50.00 “moon” credit on your new reservation anytime during the Harvest Moon week.
Check out Moonridge, Dancing in the Moonlight or Moonlight Bay for your own special location. Call today at 800-901-8922 and reserve today!

Riesling rising, and more, in Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan
By Jerry Shriver, USA TODAY

The state’s 56 wineries — six opened in the past year — are spread across Michigan along four wine trails, but most of the best grapes are grown near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan and its bays. Top wineries are positioning themselves as small but key players in the Riesling renaissance that is taking hold across the country, and nearly 1 million visitors will arrive this year to sample the offerings. The most popular wine region, because of its prime setting along Lake Michigan, is the Leelanau Peninsula, home to about 20 wineries, 16 of which have public tasting rooms.
Be sure to stop at: Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay (blackstarfarms.com). In addition to wines, it also offers tastings of fruit brandies and artisanal cheeses and has a B&B inn. L. Mawby in Suttons Bay (lmawby.com) is the area’s sparkling-wine specialist. Forty-Five North Vineyard in LakeLeelanau (fortyfivenorth.com) is putting the finishing touches on a reassembled 120-year-old barn to house its tasting room. And Shady Lane Cellars in Suttons Bay (shadylanecellars.com) showcases its wines in a fieldstone tasting room on a 150-acre estate.