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Only two weeks left on this lakeside cottage in Northport Michigan

visitupnorth — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:35:34 +0000

This one is going, going and soon gone. Call today and reserve your cottage getaway. 800-901-8922

Be on beautiful West Bay kick off your shoes and go barefoot, in this super cute cottage located in the charming village of Northport. Relax on the porch overlooking the expansive beautiful view of the sparkling water and spend your vacation having a great time in this 3 bedrm/ 2 bath, with accommodations for 7. Main house is 2 bedrooms/1 bath downstairs and there is an additional apartment upstairs with 1 bedroom/1 bath. House has 1 Queen and 1 trundle set (2 Twins). Upper level has 2 Twins that can be clipped together to make a King. Dock. Short walk to downtown Northport which offers Barb’s Bakery where everyone goes for cinnamon rolls, antique stores, Dog Ears books, art galleries, gift shops, playground, and more. Northport marina welcomes tall ships to their harbor.

Fish off the pier if you like. Music in the park in the summer. Short drive to lighthouse, Christmas Cove and Peterson Park where you can hunt for Petoskey Stones. Awesome fall color location. Fireplace, phone, high speed internet, cable TV/DVD/VCR, firepit. Linens provided. pet considered. No A/C, no smoking.
40 minutes to Traverse City and Glen Arbor (near Sleeping Bear Dunes). 15 minutes to Leland & Suttons Bay. Dozens of wineries on the Peninsula. Hiking trails at Leelanau State Park, Houdek Sand Dunes, Good Harbor Beach and more.

July 09 comment: This was by far the best vacation in a long time. The house is extremely cute and very clean. It’s perfect for extended families, because the upstairs is self-contained with its own space and bath — outside stairs. Northport is adorable, but Suttons Bay and Leland are also so close that you can find more than enough to do. Barb’s Bakery (their cinamon sticks especially) was the highlight of the town! We’ve already reserved again for next year.
August 09 comment: You really cant beat the view from Barefoot Beach. It was wonderful to sit on the patio inches from the water roasting marshmallows in the firepit. The village of Northport is adorable, with lots of variety for places to eat. Sleeping Bear dunes is an easy day trip. We would stay here again.

In the heart of Leelanau wine country stay at Sugarland

visitupnorth — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:26:58 +0000

Want to be in the middle of Northern Michigan’s wine country?

Looking for a retreat in the heart of beautiful Leelanau County? Sugarland is located in the Cedar area between Leland and Glen Arbor. This beautiful home offers comfy accommodations and easy access to everything in the county. Good Harbor Beach which is on miles of Lake Michigan frontage is only minutes from your door. This 4 bedroom 3 bath home comfortably sleeps 11 with 1 King, 2 queen, 1 full, and a roll away. Big wrap around deck. Home features hardwood floors, sky lights, high efficiency washer & dryer, dishwasher, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, wood burning fireplace.Firepit and grill provided. Jacuzzi bathub in master bath. Dish TV. Radio, board games, dvd’s & tapes provided. Linens included. No Smoking. Great area for biking, walking and snow mobiling.Sugarloaf the Old Course Golf Course right down the road! Quiet and peaceful defines this great location. lrelax out in the big back yard, relax, read a book, take a nap. Ahhh the good life. Lake Leelanau boat access 5 miles. 10 minutes to Leland. 12 minute to Glen Arbor. Enjoy festivals and fairs all summer. Hike the many trails that dot this county.

Check us out at visitupnorth.com or call us at 800-901-8922.

New listing Private luxury home Old Mission Peninsula/Traverse City Michigan

visitupnorth — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:08:14 +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 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. The master bedroom also features a peruvian butterfly collection set into the window. Sink into the jetted tub for two and relax after a hard day of play. Large walk in shower also provided. 2 bedrooms are on the main level and 2 bedrooms and bath are located on the lower level walkout. For evening dining a enclosed lanai makes for a fun area to eat and drink. In the evening turn up the gas tiki lights and sit around the firepit and make some memories with your family and friends. This area features beautiful drives along the lakeshore, big blue skies, gently rolling country roads for biking & walking, wineries that dot the landscape and so much more. This is a spectacular location and perfect area to have your slow vacation. Cable/DVD/Internet. Washer/Dryer,Dishwasher, gas fireplace. Linens are included. No Smoking. Sun-Sun(more photos to come soon!) Don’t delay on reserving this special home today! 800-901-8922

Traverse City Michigan Freshwater Fishing paradise

visitupnorth — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:47:18 +0000

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.

Field & Stream Magazine.

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

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Horse Show By the Bay Traverse City, Williamsburg,Elk Rapids Michigan area lodging

visitupnorth — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:22 +0000

Horse Shows By the Bay is a 3 week festival held annually in beautiful Northern Michigan. At the show you are welcome to enjoy show jumping, hunter classics and dressage to mention a few of the exciting highlights of the horse show. Make sure you include a stop in your vacation plans. Check out their link for more details.

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If you are participating in the show Visit Up North Vacation Rentals still has homes available that are a short distance to the location. Check this out….

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Vacation home luxury, romantic waterfront Traverse City Michigan

visitupnorth — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:03:52 +0000

This beautiful, luxury home is new to Visit Up North and this gives you the opportunity to be the first to book this exceptional vacation home. This 5000 sf 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home just outside of downtown Traverse City on West Grand Traverse Bay. Cast your cares away and relax in the lap of luxury. Home features 1 King and 4 Queens and a Futon. Huge master bath w/walk in shower, 2 additonal master suites, fireplace and awesome views of the bay. Living room features 2 large plasma screens, fireplace and bar for entertaining, gourmet kitchen off of living room and spacious deck right outside of the living room/kitchen area. The deck features comfortable seating, sound and lighting for evenings out on the deck. The waterfront is groomed with dock, canoe and rubber raft. Nice grass area for laying out in the sun. Home also features hotub, central air, workout area with gym equipment. Lower level has family room for TV watching or game palying on a rainy day. Pool table.Linens are provided. Bonus: Mid-week clean includes fresh towels and touch up of home. Only minutes to downtown Traverse City, 12 minutes to Suttons Bay, 1/2 hour to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Near wineries, casino, shopping, festivals and so much more. Harbor West Yacht Club is 2.5 miles from house. Home is offered less than 7 nights in the off season. Perfect for holiday gatherings for that special family. Sorry no pets. No smoking. Sat-Sat summer rentals. Call today for rates and reservations, toll-free (877)334-3345 or (800)901-8922. www.visitupnorth.com

Budget friendly rentals in Northern Michigan

visitupnorth — Mon, 08 Mar 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.

Slow vacations- Glen Arbor Glen Lake Michigan Ask someone who knows

visitupnorth — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:24:18 +0000

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has been host to many happy guests enjoying the vacation of their dreams. Today, many long for that slow vacation far from the frantic pace of what life has become. You can experience that here in Northern Michigan under big blue skies, clean air, tranquil waters, trees that stretch to the sky and peaceful calm that embraces you when you least expect it. Meet one of our “guests” that have spent many happy years doing the slow vacation…

We have been renting the same cabins called “Brookhaven” on Glen Lake for the last 17 years. We started going there when are kids were 2,5 and 7.
The group has gradually expanded to include another family our extended family members, random friends, various romantic partners of our kids and their best friends. Glen Lake is at the base of the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the area is filled with rolling hills, sand dunes and lakes every few miles, all situated along the banks of Lake Michigan.

It’s a week of grilling out, wakeboarding, poker playing, hiking the dunes, biking to town and eating all cherry products created under the sun.
There are no TV’s, minimal wireless access, and poor cell phone reception.
The air is fresh and clear, albeit at times crisp. The water is as blue as the Carribbean and invigorating. The choice we face every day is whether to run, bike, swim, hike, kayak on the Crystal River or just sit in a lawn chair on the side of the lake with a stack of books. If we are really energetic we will pick our way up the dune climb and hike to Lake Michigan. At sunset though we can go to the Overlook and watch the teenagers race down the 400 foot drop in 30 seconds, then pick their way back up over the next hour! Nearly every day is finished off with ice cream from either the Pine Cone or Cherry Republic. Of course there are some rainy days but those are generally answered with a trip to the Cottage Book Store for more books.

We plan our year around our time at Glen Lake which happens the first two weeks of August. We fanatasize every year about buying our own place up there, but nothing compares to our Brookhaven Cabins, so we just put our deposit down as we roll out of town and say “See ya next year!”

It really is the Simple Life!

Welcome Canadian Families to Northern Michigan Stay with Visit Up North

visitupnorth — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:53 +0000

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals would like to extend a warm welcome to our Canadian neighbors with monthly specials to say welcome! In the month of March enjoy a $100.00 discount off of any reservation made for 2 nights or more. That’s right save $100.00 by mentioning this post. We look forward to you enjoying the beautiful “Up North” and staying at one of our cozy accommodations. Contact us via email at hpi@visitupnorth.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon!.

(No other specials or discounts apply.Good on new reservations only)

Michigan vacation Bass Lake waterfront charming cottage

visitupnorth — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:32:48 +0000

This is one super charming cottage that makes a perfect couple or small family getaway on placid Bass Lake just outside of Traverse City. Enjoy the delightful details in this cozy cottage. Featuring 2 bedrooms and one bath with 1 Queen in loft bedroom, 2 Twin lower level and areo bed. Beautiful view from the living room of the lake. Walk out to the beach and enjoy firepit, dock, kayak, picninc table and gas grill. Sunrise view. Take the kayak ou for a lazy paddle across the lake. Bring your favorite books and wine and chill out for the best getaway you ever had! Dish TV-TV/DVD/VCR/Stereo/CD player. No cable.Washer dryer. No air conditioning but ceiling fans, table fans and the lake breezes keep it comfortable. Linens included. Your well mannered cat or dog is welcome. Wood swing for two. No Phone. No Smoking. You will want to make this your summer or fall cottage destination. Call for fall specials.

Summer 09 guest comment: This cottage is ideal for two or three people. We were three, my wife and I, and our daughter. So sharing a single bathroom was not an issue. What really makes the place special are all the fishing and hunting decorations. Right out of a magazine. And the use of the kayaks was very much appreciated. The weather was perfect for end of summer. The morning kayak trips on the calm and misty lake at sunrise were wonderful.

My only suggestion would be to create a pathway from the front driveway to the main door, which is on the side of the house, and trim the tree branches along that path. If you have a picture in your mind of the perfect little lake cottage, this is it.