Sand Castles: House Rentals on Lake Michigan

In Michigan, house rentals trump hotels. Here’s a sampling of the options (click to enlarge photos).

Near Holland

Near Holland stair-iconbeach-house-iconprivate-beach-iconwater-view-iconpool-icon$833/night, 5-night minimum
3 BR, 4 BA, sleeps 10
homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3777336 

 

 

0615_South-Haven-LakelandSouth Haven walking-foot-icon$2,200–$3,600/week, 7-night minimum
4 BR, 2.5 BA, sleeps 10
vrbo.com/452091

 

0615_near-south-haven-homeNear South Haven stair-icon$3,200/week, 7-night minimum
5 BR, 3.5 BA, sleeps 10
homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p985933

 

Between South Haven & SaugatuckBetween South Haven & Saugatuck stair-iconwalking-foot-iconprivate-beach-icon$1,800/week, 7-night minimum
2 BR, 1 BA, sleeps 4
homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p226998

 

0615_south-haven-homeBetween St. Joseph & South Haven stair-icon$225/night, 5-night minimum
3 BR, 2 BA, sleeps 9 (main house
plus bunkhouse, pictured)
airbnb.com/rooms/2664938

 

Saugatuck
$200–$220/night, 1-night minimum
1 BR, 1 BA, sleeps 2
airbnb.com/rooms/1096666

 

 

0615_saugatuck-house-boatSaugatuck stair-iconwalking-foot-icon$200/night, 1-night minimum
1 BR, toilet only (showerhouse
at marina), sleeps 2
airbnb.com/rooms/2409332

 

0615_Saugatuck-Heavenly-7Saugatuck pool-icon$450–$475/night or $2,600–$2,800/week, 3-night minimum
3 BR, 2.5 BA, sleeps 8
homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p287563

 

0615_Saugatuck-Pink-HouseSaugatuck stair-iconbeach-house-iconprivate-beach-iconwater-view-icon$5,500/week, 7-night minimum
4 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 10
homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3475581

 

0615_Near-Saugatuck-DollyBrookNear Saugatuck pool-icon$280/night or $1,820/week, 3-night minimum
2 BR, 1 BA, sleeps 4
dollybrookresort.com

 

0615_Frankfort-chaletFrankfort beach-house-iconwalking-foot-iconprivate-beach-iconwater-view-iconpets-allowed-icon$500/night, 7-night minimum
3 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 6
airbnb.com/rooms/587714

 

0615_Torch-Lake-cabinTorch Lake beach-house-iconwater-view-icon$265–$375/night, 7-night minimum
2 BR, 1 BA, sleeps 6
airbnb.com/rooms/5368871

 

0615_Torch-Lake-TorchlightTorch Lake beach-house-iconprivate-beach-iconwater-view-icon$1,675–$2,350/week, 7-night minimum
4 BR, 2 BA, sleeps 10
torchlakeca.com

 

0615_6236990037Empire walking-foot-icon$222–$350/night or $1,200–$1,900/week, 7-night minimum
3 BR, 1 BA, sleeps 6
visitupnorth.com

 

0615_Traverse-City-cabinTraverse City beach-house-iconprivate-beach-iconwater-view-iconpets-allowed-icon$3,500–$4,500/week, 7-night minimum
3 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 8
airbnb.com/rooms/2168775

 

0615_Petoskey-Bayview-Crossover-CottageBay View/Petoskey private-beach-iconpets-allowed-icon$750/week, 7-night minimum
3 BR, 2 BA, sleeps 8
mccune-smithrealestate.com

 

0615_Petoskey-Bayview-Donofrio-StevensBay View/Petoskey private-beach-icon$800/night, 7-night minimum
3 BR, 2 BA, sleeps 8
mccune-smithrealestate.com

 

Near Petoskey water-view-icon$4,500–$5,500/week, 7-night minimum
3 BR, 4.5 BA, sleeps 9
vrbo.com/345674

 

 

0615_Near-Petoskey-Harbor-SpringsNear Petoskey stair-iconbeach-house-iconprivate-beach-iconwater-view-icon$12,000/week, 7-night minimum
5 BR, 5.5 BA, sleeps 12
kiddleavy.com/rentals.php