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A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
On Torch Lake in Kewadin
A golf resort on the shore of Torch Lake in Kewadin, with condos and villas overlooking the lake and several championship courses.
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Full-service resorts on the lakes, the bays and the ski hills. Book directly with each resort.
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On Torch Lake in Kewadin
A golf resort on the shore of Torch Lake in Kewadin, with condos and villas overlooking the lake and several championship courses.
Resort · Upscale
On the Lake Michigan bluffs along M-22 south of Arcadia
A golf resort high on the Lake Michigan bluffs near Arcadia, with lodge rooms in the clubhouse, a second lodge and cottages.
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In Boyne Falls, south of Petoskey
A year-round ski and golf resort in Boyne Falls with downhill and Nordic skiing, two golf courses, an indoor waterpark and a spa.
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West of Cadillac in Wexford County
A long-running ski and golf resort west of Cadillac, with three peaks for downhill skiing, a nine-hole golf course and a lodge at the base.
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On the north shore of Crystal Lake near Frankfort
A family-run resort on Crystal Lake that has hosted guests since 1935, with cottages, apartments and rooms in a historic lodge and a listed season of May through October.
Resort · Budget
On the east end of Crystal Lake in Beulah, walking distance from downtown
A small lakeside motel and cottage resort on Crystal Lake in Beulah, with a private beach and a short walk to the village.
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In Thompsonville, Benzie County
A family-owned, four-season resort in Thompsonville with downhill and cross-country skiing in winter and two golf courses in summer.
Resort · Upscale
On East Front Street, on Grand Traverse Bay near downtown Traverse City
A waterfront resort hotel on Grand Traverse Bay at the edge of downtown Traverse City, with heated pools it lists as open year-round and a bayside restaurant.
Resort · Upscale
On Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island
A historic summer hotel on car-free Mackinac Island, built in 1887 and known for its long front porch, afternoon tea and golf course.
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In Acme, northeast of Traverse City
A year-round resort in Acme owned by the Grand Traverse Band, with three golf courses, a spa, a tower overlooking the bay and a private beach.
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On the Lake Michigan beach in downtown Frankfort
A beachfront resort hotel in downtown Frankfort on the site of the Royal Frontenac Hotel, which the Ann Arbor Railroad opened in 1902.
Resort · Upscale
On Little Traverse Bay in Bay Harbor, west of Petoskey
A lakeshore inn in the Bay Harbor community outside Petoskey, with views of Little Traverse Bay, a spa and a seasonal afternoon tea.
Resort · Mid-range
At US-31 and M-22 in Manistee
A casino resort in Manistee run by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, listed as open year-round, with a hotel, RV park, spa, event center and restaurants.
Resort · Upscale
On the Lake Michigan shore on Scenic Drive, Whitehall
A long-running cottage resort on Lake Michigan near Whitehall, with guest buildings spread over wooded acres above the beach.
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On the Lake Huron shore of Mackinac Island
A lakefront resort on the sunrise side of Mackinac Island, with a wide lawn facing Lake Huron, a spa, an outdoor pool and a putting course.
Resort · Mid-range
On Portage Point, on the northwest shore of Portage Lake near Onekama
A historic resort inn on Portage Lake near Onekama that first welcomed guests in 1903.
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Near Bellaire in Antrim County
A four-season resort near Bellaire spread across 5,500 acres in the Chain of Lakes area, with five golf courses and skiing on Schuss Mountain.
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Near Harbor Springs, north of Petoskey
A Boyne-owned ski and golf resort near Harbor Springs, known as Boyne Highlands until 2022, with several golf courses and downhill skiing.
Resort · Upscale
On Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor
A four-season resort in Glen Arbor on about a mile of Lake Michigan shoreline, surrounded by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Mid-range
Harbor House InnListed by the Grand Haven Area Visitors Bureau · Listed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
Budget
Best Western Beacon InnListed by the Grand Haven Area Visitors Bureau
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The rental arm of Jaqua Realtors, offering Lake Michigan shore cottages and homes in areas that include Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ludington.
A West Michigan rental company with homes, cottages and cabins in areas including Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Manistee and Traverse City.
Upscale
Shoreline Inn & Conference CenterFeatured by Visit Muskegon (the Muskegon County visitors bureau) in its meeting planners article
Mid-range
Delta Hotels Muskegon Convention CenterFeatured by Visit Muskegon (the Muskegon County visitors bureau) in its meeting planners article
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Upscale
The Lilley MansionMid-range
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring LakeListed by the Grand Haven Area Visitors Bureau
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The rental arm of Jaqua Realtors, offering Lake Michigan shore cottages and homes in areas that include Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ludington.
A West Michigan rental company with homes, cottages and cabins in areas including Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Manistee and Traverse City.
Upscale
Michillinda LodgeListed by the White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau · Listed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
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Budget
The Weathervane InnListed by the White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau · Listed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
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Upscale
Arcadia BluffsListed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
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A Manistee-based short-term rental manager with beach homes, condos and cottages around Manistee, Onekama, Bear Lake and Arcadia.
A Traverse City rental company with homes, cottages and condos across Leelanau, Glen Arbor, the Benzie area and nearby Arcadia and Bear Lake.
Budget
Motel Bear LakeListed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
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A Manistee-based short-term rental manager with beach homes, condos and cottages around Manistee, Onekama, Bear Lake and Arcadia.
A Traverse City rental company with homes, cottages and condos across Leelanau, Glen Arbor, the Benzie area and nearby Arcadia and Bear Lake.
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Upscale
Cartier MansionFeatured by the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau in its bed and breakfast guide
Mid-range
The Fresh Coast Inn at LudingtonFeatured by the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau in its bed and breakfast guide
Budget
Ludington Pier HouseListed by the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau · Listed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
Listed as open May through October.
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The rental arm of Jaqua Realtors, offering Lake Michigan shore cottages and homes in areas that include Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ludington.
A rental manager along the Lake Michigan shoreline from Silver Lake and Pentwater north to Ludington.
A local company managing vacation homes and cottages in Ludington, Manistee, Onekama and the surrounding lakeshore.
Mid-range
Little River Casino ResortListed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
Budget
The Ramsdell InnSearch all hotels in Manistee: Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Google Hotels
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Professionally managed vacation rentals in the Manistee area.
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A Manistee-based short-term rental manager with beach homes, condos and cottages around Manistee, Onekama, Bear Lake and Arcadia.
A West Michigan rental company with homes, cottages and cabins in areas including Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Manistee and Traverse City.
A local company managing vacation homes and cottages in Ludington, Manistee, Onekama and the surrounding lakeshore.
Mid-range
Portage Point ResortListed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
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A Manistee-based short-term rental manager with beach homes, condos and cottages around Manistee, Onekama, Bear Lake and Arcadia.
A local company managing vacation homes and cottages in Ludington, Manistee, Onekama and the surrounding lakeshore.
Budget
Days Inn by Wyndham PentwaterListed by the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Budget
Crystal Lake ResortListed by Traverse City Tourism · Listed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
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A Beulah-based rental manager with homes and cottages around Crystal Lake, Beulah and Frankfort, plus other parts of Michigan.
A Traverse City rental company with homes, cottages and condos across Leelanau, Glen Arbor, the Benzie area and nearby Arcadia and Bear Lake.
Mid-range
Empire Lakeshore InnListed by the Empire Area Chamber of Commerce · Listed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
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Mid-range
The Hotel FrankfortListed by the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce
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A Beulah-based rental manager with homes and cottages around Crystal Lake, Beulah and Frankfort, plus other parts of Michigan.
A Traverse City rental company tied to Century 21 Northland, with cottages and homes in places such as Frankfort and Glen Arbor.
A Traverse City rental company with homes, cottages and condos across Leelanau, Glen Arbor, the Benzie area and nearby Arcadia and Bear Lake.
Upscale
The HomesteadListed by the Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Bureau · Listed by the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce
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A Leelanau County rental and property management company with homes on and near Big and Little Glen Lake and elsewhere on the peninsula.
A Traverse City rental company tied to Century 21 Northland, with cottages and homes in places such as Frankfort and Glen Arbor.
A Traverse City rental company with homes, cottages and condos across Leelanau, Glen Arbor, the Benzie area and nearby Arcadia and Bear Lake.
Mid-range
Honor MotelFeatured by Traverse City Tourism in its Along the Roadside article (2024) · Listed by Pure Michigan, the state travel bureau
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Budget
The Leland LodgeListed by the Leland Chamber of Commerce
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Budget
Hampton Inn & Suites CadillacAAA Three Diamond · Featured by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau
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Budget
The Dexter HotelListed by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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Budget
Interlochen MotelListed by Traverse City Tourism · Listed by Pure Michigan
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Mid-range
The Inn at Black Star FarmsUSA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2025, Best Wine Country Hotel · Listed by Traverse City Tourism
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Upscale
Delamar Traverse CityAAA Three Diamond · Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 · Listed by Traverse City Tourism
Mid-range
Park Place HotelAAA Three Diamond · Listed by Traverse City Tourism
Budget
Cherry Tree Inn & SuitesTripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 · Listed by Traverse City Tourism
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A Traverse City company that rents and manages vacation properties across northwest Michigan.
A Traverse City rental company tied to Century 21 Northland, with cottages and homes in places such as Frankfort and Glen Arbor.
A West Michigan rental company with homes, cottages and cabins in areas including Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Manistee and Traverse City.
A Traverse City rental company with homes, cottages and condos across Leelanau, Glen Arbor, the Benzie area and nearby Arcadia and Bear Lake.
Mid-range
Bay View InnFeatured by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau among historic hotels and inns
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Mid-range
Water Street InnListed by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau
Budget
Boyne City MotelListed by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau
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A Charlevoix-based vacation rental and property management company serving Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs and nearby areas.
Mid-range
The EarlListed by Visit Charlevoix
Budget
Weathervane Terrace Inn and SuitesAAA Approved
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A Harbor Springs area rental manager with homes, condos and cottages around Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Boyne City.
A Charlevoix-based vacation rental and property management company serving Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs and nearby areas.
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Mid-range
Colonial InnFeatured by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau among historic hotels and inns · Historic Hotels of America member
Budget
OTIS Harbor SpringsSelected for the MICHELIN Guide hotel collection
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A Harbor Springs area rental manager with homes, condos and cottages around Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Boyne City.
A Charlevoix-based vacation rental and property management company serving Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs and nearby areas.
Upscale
Inn at Bay HarborAAA Three Diamond · Featured by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau
Mid-range
Hotel PerryFeatured by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau among historic hotels and inns
Budget
Holiday Inn Express and Suites PetoskeyAAA Three Diamond
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A Harbor Springs area rental manager with homes, condos and cottages around Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Boyne City.
A Charlevoix-based vacation rental and property management company serving Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs and nearby areas.
Upscale
Hotel WalloonAAA Four Diamond · Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026
Listed as open year round; confirm dates when you book.
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Upscale
Grand HotelAAA Four Diamond · Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 · Featured by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau among the island's historic hotels
Mid-range
Lake View HotelAAA Three Diamond · Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 · Featured by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau among the island's historic hotels
Budget
Murray HotelFeatured by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau among the island's historic hotels · AAA Approved
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Historic cottages and condos on Mackinac Island, managed by the island company Mackinac Resorts.
Mid-range
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw CityAAA Three Diamond
Listed as open all year.
Budget
Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw CityTripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 · AAA Approved
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