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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.

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.

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.

Traveling with your pet this summer? We have cottages and homes that welcome your well mannered furry friend

visitupnorth — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:14:56 +0000

We make it easy to bring your much loved pet. Call us today and let us find the perfect vacation rental for you and “all” of your family.

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals offers pet friendly lodging. We know how important it is to travel with your pet so we have made several of our rentals available to your much loved furry familiy member. We do have a few policies to abide by, but this is for the protection of not only our rental properties but for your pet as well. See our website for pet policies. We are open Monday thru Sunday during summer months.

Ask about your free pet gift!

Call today 800-901-8922.

Hotel vs Vacation home. Why choose a vacation rental. Visit Up North

visitupnorth — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:37:44 +0000

The process for renting a vacation home differs from booking a hotel room. One of the many benefits is working with a property management company that has the expertise to make staying at a cottage or home headache free. Their personal interest in your stay and knowledge of the property are far beyond that of a hotel reservation center! This helps you make the best choice for you and your family. Let Visit Up North Vacation Rentals friendly staff start helping you today… it’s absolutely worth it!

Spend less, travel more
Priced between 50 and 80 percent less per square foot than the average hotel room in popular destinations, vacation rentals offer real value.

Room to relax
Say goodbye to the small hotel room. Our average vacation rental is 1800 sq. ft

Privacy
No hotel staff to disturb you, and plenty of private space for spending family-time together.

The kitchen is always open
Dine in with the kids or dine out on the town. Free yourself from vending machines and expensive room service. Stock up on local fresh farm goods and fresh local products.

Bring the dog
Many vacation rentals are pet friendly and offer dog beds, dog runs, and more so your best friend will feel right at home. No more putting your furry friend in a kennel.

Traverse City-Leelanau County -Northern Michigan always a magical beautiful place-come see why.

visitupnorth — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:22:46 +0000

The economy might be shaky but a visit to Northern Michigan will make you forget that there is a problem in the world. Enjoy the quaint villages along the lakeshore, shop at one of a kind wine, cheese and artisian bread shops. Maybe you prefer a stroll on the miles of pristine sandy beaches. Build a fire at night on the shore as you watch the stars twinkle in an endless sky. The air in Northern Michigan is clean and refreshing. You are greeted like a welcomed guest to share in this paradise. Make your plans to visit Northern Michigan today and make a memory that will last a lifetime. Visit Up North Vacation Rentals can help you start making those plans.

Pet Friendly Lodging-Northport, Traverse City, Glen Arbor, Elk Rapids Michigan & more

visitupnorth — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:14:14 +0000

Pet friendly rentals at great rates too. Wow we love pets. Call for specials! 800-901-8922.

Is your pet looking for a place for your vacation?
Let us help you find a place that welcomes your much-loved pet.
Call us today for details at 800-901-8922. Monday – Friday 9-5.
Woof!
www.visitupnorth.com

Horse Shows By the Bay-Vacation Cottage-Home-Cabin Rentals-Pet Friendly available too

visitupnorth — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:08:08 +0000

Northern Michigan’s own Horse Shows By the Bay will take place July 9-August 1 2010

We still have cottages and condos that are less than 12 miles to the location.

Stay at The Chalet on East Bay only 9 miles, Northern Tonic on Spider Lake 10 miles, Cloud Nine 10 miles, Ginny’s River Street Cottage in Elk Rapids 11 miles or in a condo just 3 miles from the horse show. We also have locations on Long Lake and Silver Lake in Traverse City.

Call for more rentals. These will not last long so call us today at 800-901-8922 for more information. Giddy Up!<br>