Beach Cottages and Lake Getaways on RentMichiganCabins.com

Johannesburg / Gaylord, Michigan area cabin resorts and Otsego Lake vacation rentals are located in the exact center of Northern Michigan on the 45th parallel. The vacation cabins, cottages and lodges in this neck of the woods offer recreation as soon as you step out the door. Explore great hiking and biking trails in the summer and 300 miles of snowmobile trail in the winter (over 180″ of annual snowfall).

Help us welcome our newest Gaylord, MI area cabins; Little Bear Beach Cottage and Lake Louise Getaway

lakelouiseLake Louise Getaway: Think “Up North”; think “Beachfront”; think “Snowmobiling”. Welcome to our year round family vacation experience on 43 acre, all sports Lake Louise. Large groups up to 10 can use the complimentary paddleboat, row boat, canoe and three kayaks (life jackets are provided and are required). Recent updates include a pool table, poker table and an electronic dart board in the finished basement.

Ask the rental owners or local managers about the Michigan Snowmobile Festival, the Annual Alpenfrost and the heavily wooded rolling terrain where you’ll find some of the most enjoyable and challenging cross country skiing in Michigan. Downhill Skiing and the tubing park are popular too.

beach1Little Bear Beach Cottage: Are you ready for a relaxing and fun “Up North” getaway? Buckle up and get up here because we specialize in creating northern Michigan vacation experiences. From off-roading to skiing & snowmobiling, to romance and family fun; this A-frame cottage offers seasonal fun and a quiet & private beachfront. Modern and comfortable too! The kitchen is fully equipped and outside is a gas grill and picnic table and a sun-soaked staircase to the beach.

These Gaylord, Michigan vacation rentals are close to Downtown Gaylord where Alpine themed shopping is quite unique. Enjoy family time at the cabin, weekend entertainment and the twice-a-week farmers market. Gaylord is known as America’s Summer Golf Mecca. From the cabin to the course; 17 championship caliber golf courses are here. If you are planning a mid July visit, don’t miss Alpenfest. 5 days of festivities in Gaylord, MI – the vacation destination in central northern Michigan.


Visit our other state-specific, cabin rental websites too:

RentWisconsinCabins.com | RentMinnesotaCabins.com | RentNewYorkCabins.com | RentMontanaCabins.com and coming soon; RentTennesseeCabins.com

Thanks for supporting our growing number of state-specific, vacation rental website that allow renters to easily connect AND BOOK DIRECTLY with owners and local property managers. Avoid middleman booking websites and avoid paying more for the same cabin! Tell your family and friends about our great websites!

RentMichiganCabins.com and Freshwater Vacation Rentals Team UP

Enjoy Manistique, MI cabins and vacation rentals on Indian Lake or on Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. Stroll the Boardwalk which leads down to both Lake Michigan and the town of Manistique.
Here’s Freshwater’s Lake Michigan Getaway Home
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Now that’s a room with a view!
Visit the details page for this great Lake Michican cabin rental.
At RentMichiganCabins.com you always Book Directly with the local manager and skip those middleman booking website fees (why pay up to 30% more for the same cabin)
400 ft. private sandy beachfront along Lake Michigan (200 feet in front of the cottage). 10 PRIVATE ACRES. Bet that got your attention! It’s time you experience a UP (Upper Peninsula) vacation. Welcome to our amazing beach front home on Lake Michigan in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
freshwaterPlenty of space inside and out for larger groups
Explore the Manistique Lighthouse and ships passing by. What a wonderful way to spend part of your cabin time. The drive though the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Manistique is absolutely breathtaking. Be sure to check out The Big Spring, Kitch-iti-kipi. This is Michigan’s largest freshwater spring at 40 feet deep that has over 16,000 gallons of water pumping through it. You can view the fish swimming and the water gushing from the limestone above on a supported raft for great photographs.
This Lake Michigan Getaway Home will exceed your vacation expectations!
  • Pets Allowed
  • Linens Provided
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Furnished Kitchen
  • Deck/Patio
  • Extra Parking for Trailers
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Firepit
  • Outdoor Grill
  • ATV/Snowmobile Trail
  • Fishing Boat Available
  • OK to Bring Firewood
  • WiFi Internet
  • VCR/DVD TV
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Year-round Rental
  • Available for Monthly Rental
  • Sand Beach
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Visit our other state-specific, cabin rental websites too:
RentWisconsinCabins.com | RentMinnesotaCabins.com | RentNewYorkCabins.com | RentMontanaCabins.com and coming soon; RentTennesseeCabins.com

Thanks for supporting our growing number of state-specific, vacation rental website that allow renters to easily connect AND BOOK DIRECTLY with owners and local property managers. Avoid middleman booking websites and avoid paying more for the same cabin! Tell your family and friends about our great websites!

Joe and the team at JM Creative Group, LLC.
Waunakee, Wisconsin
The only Waunakee in the world (so we are told)

Cottage On Bostwick Lake Joins RentMichiganCabins.com

RentMichiganCabins.com welcomes the Cottage on the “Gold Coast” of Bostwick Lake!

bostwickCottage is tucked in a quieter cove where a grass yard leads to fishing and swimming right from the dock.

Bostwick Lake is one of Michigan’s cleanest lakes so plan on spending time on and in the water. Cottage on Bostwick has picnic blankets, plenty of beach towels and an assortment of life jackets, air mattresses and water toys. At the end of the day a Weber charcoal grill is ready for the camp chef.

Visit Cottage on Bostwick Lake. A Grand Rapids, MI cabin rental. Plan ahead for best summer availability. A great Grand Rapids cabin is closer than you think!

  • Pets Allowed
  • Handicap Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Furnished Kitchen
  • Deck/Patio
  • Outdoor Firepit
  • Outdoor Grill
  • ATV/Snowmobile Trail
  • Fishing Boat Available
  • Pier/Dock
  • OK to Bring Firewood
  • WiFi Internet
  • VCR/DVD TV
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Seasonal Rental

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Ranked as the #1 travel destination in the United States by Groupon in 2015, Grand Rapids Michigan offers a variety of sites to see. Area cabin rentals make you vacation more memorable.

Visit our other state-specific, cabin rental websites too:
RentWisconsinCabins.com | RentMinnesotaCabins.com | RentNewYorkCabins.com | RentMontanaCabins.com and coming soon; RentTennesseeCabins.com

Thanks for supporting our growing number of state-specific, vacation rental website that allow renters to easily connect AND BOOK DIRECTLY with owners and local property managers. Avoid middleman booking websites and avoid paying more for the same cabin! Tell your family and friends about our great websites!

Joe and the team at JM Creative Group, LLC.
Waunakee, Wisconsin
The only Waunakee in the world!
New Incredible #Fall Color drives for #Michigan

New Incredible #Fall Color drives for #Michigan

Michigan has some glorious beaches in the summer and fantastic winter sports ranging from snowmobiling trails to skiing. However, fall color tours are just as terrfic. The bold reds and array of yellows and oranges peep through the forest lines as fall travellers drive through coastal regions and the woodlands of Michigan. Here are a list of fantastic fall drives:

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Leelanau County: This spectacular home is quite well known for the cool weather that makes Riesling and high quality reds taste so good. Wineries have been popping up everywhere along the coast but that is not just what this county is perfect for. Breweries, wineries, art galleries and more, the fall color tour outshines them all in Late September. Drive the 116 miles down M-22 through Manistee, Benzie, and the Leelanau County. Be sure to enjoy the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan Shoreline. Lake Leenanau Vacation Rentals

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Porcupine Mountains: Nicknamed the Porkies, these mountains are in the Upper Peninsula. This state park is the largest in Michigan and covers over 35,000 acres of land. Enjoy the bountiful colors in what some say are the best the Northwoods can offer by Summit Observatory Deck, Lake of the Clouds Observatory or the South Boundary Road.

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Oscoda/Tawas Bay: While this area boasts some of the most fantastic sunsets and sunrises along Lake Huron but fall really puts on a show of gleaming reds and yellows. Along this stretch of coast, experience 190 miles of diverse landscape such as the Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area, lighthouse tours, Tawas State Park (The Cape Cod of the Midwest), River Road National Scenic Byway, Largo Springs, and the Rife River Recreation area. Oscoda Vacation Rentals

We choose MI #Cabins and #Cottages for a Vacation over Hotels

We choose MI #Cabins and #Cottages for a Vacation over Hotels

We truly believe that renting Michigan cabins and cottages will result in some of the best vacation memories ever made. Kids seem to enjoy the lakes and wide-open spaces and parents love giving the freedom to them while also experiencing a peaceful setting amongst nature. There is nothing like sitting outside for dinner on a picnic table with great food and a view of the lake or flowing river. Being able to roast marshmallows over the fire and catch fireflies under the stars are moments that last forever. Moments Hotels cannot provide.

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Did you know…..if you divide the nightly rate by your total number of
people the price per night per person is probably less than a low price
hotel or motel and you can enjoy the privacy and seclusion of a single
family home with lots of amenities, on the water, in a beautiful natural
setting.

We have compiled our list of reasons why we love renting Michigan cabins, cottages, lodges and homes.
1. Hotels seem to force families or friends in separate living quarters, interrupting quality time and laughs created by spur of the moments that arise.
2. Hotels have increasingly limited the number of guests in each room, only allowing 4-5 in a room, making you rent out several rooms, which can get expensive.
3. Pets are part of the family and vacationers want them to come on vacation. Many cabins and cottages are accommodating towards your pets.
4. Parking can be cumbersome when renting a hotel. Whether you park on the other side or 4 floors down, no one wants to mess with that.
5. Don’t be suckered into going out to eat for all your meals. That can be costly. It can also mean taking time out of your day to make sure the family is presentable for dinner establishments and let’s face it, kids are always messy.
6. It’s pretty hard to star gaze through a hotel window. With wide-open spaces and a yard to lay a blanket down, you can’t beat the star-gazing at a secluded cabin.
7. There’s no quiet hours. We’re not saying let’s get crazy but no one wants to have to whisper to their family down a hallway to get ice when they can talk normally on their way to the kitchen.
8. Amenities in a cabin and a cottage can sometimes be pricey in a hotel. Take for instance fireplaces, boat rentals, Jacuzzis, full size kitchens, screen porches. Some cabins can be more rustic if back to nature suits you.
9. When you return the next year, the hosts actually can remember you and your preferences.
10. Cabins and Cottages are KID FRIENDLY. They let the kids run around, squeal with delight, chase after the dog, fish off the dock, swim at the beach, climb a tree and tell ghost stories around the fire.

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Okay, it’s no secret we are huge fans of Michigan cabins, cottages, lodges and vacation rentals. We like to think that we are becoming leaders in the vacation rental industry. Head to RentMichiganCabins.com to view our growing selection of Michigan vacation rentals. We have a unique interactive Map of Michigan and a custom Narrow Your Search Tool.

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#UpperPeninsula lodge provides a great fall escape

Owners of vacation rentals always start out for different reasons, whether to help pay the mortgage on a home they don’t primarily live in or it could be a way to meet people from all over. Whatever the case may be, Todd Dejong, a rental owner of a cabin called Powell Shores Lodge in Wetmore, Michigan, is considered to be one of the best kept secrets. This lodge is less than 5 miles away from the shore of the majestic Lake Michigan and Munising, where sugary sands, artsy stores, soulful artists and small town charm evade this area. While summer weeks are sure to be the busiest times for Todd, fall is actually his favorite time of the year and who can blame him? Fall is a great time for reflection.

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Most people assume that Michigan isn’t as nice as a southern coast vacation destination but it is quite the contrary. While avoiding high sticker prices that typical travel destinations usually have, Munising, Michigan is the mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, soulful art, and endless sunsets along the shores. There are even lighthouse tours that tell a story of history and many shipwrecks to discover.

With the kids back in school, the crowds tend to be typically smaller and prices slightly cheaper. The leaves decorate the shoreline with blazes of oranges and reds. The waterfalls populating the area, making it the capital of the waterfalls in the whole Midwest and let’s not forget hunting season, a tradition that the U.P. thrives on!

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First on the list of things to check out should be the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Fall makes this a perfect time to go. You can explore the sand cliffs, dunes, waterfalls, spectacular views and snowmobile trails. This park spans over 40 miles of shoreline and offers great hiking opportunities. Sandy Point beach is often too cold for swimming, however, the Weather Channel has voted this to be one of the “Top 5 Summer Beaches in America”

Dejong goes on to say that this area is well known for its snowmobile trails, having over 300 miles of groomed trails and not to mention many more miles that are not groomed. There is also the Alger Underwater Preserve for divers, showing off its many sea caves and shipwreck opportunities. Explore lighthouses and spend a day with the friendly locals getting a bite to eat at one of the local eateries and drink a micro brew at the bar. Whatever your passion is, think outside the busy travel dates and imagine a vacation a great way.

Dejong, who owns Powell Shores Lodge, describes his lodge as quiet and peaceful, really allowing you to enjoy the of the U.P. atmosphere. This lodge offers a rowboat and great fishing opportunities right by the man made rock wall by the dock and with local great hunting opportunities, there is truly something here for everyone.

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We love Michigan but we also have vacation rentals in other states as well! Try out these other state specific vacation rentals!

www.rentwisconsincabins.com

www.rentminnesotacabins.com

www.rentnewyorkcabins.com

www.rentmontanacabins.com

Lac La Belle Lake in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is wonderful this time of the year

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Lac La Belle is a fantastic lake near Mt. Bohemia and fall is truly a magical time of the year for this area. Our criteria for this is simple. The crowds start to thin out with kids going back to school but not completely so area attractions stay open this time of the year. The colors of the leaves changing on the trees around here are breathtakingly beautiful and provide a burst of color in your lake photos and offer a fall drive that rivals most scenic drives in the country! Enjoy Heritage Route 41 and the M26 that wind through friendly villages and ghost towns.

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The fishing is superb in all the waters here, count on catching some king salmon, muskie and lake trout. Unique to this area of Michigan is the Keweenaw Underwater Preserve. There are many shipwrecks that divers often explore but some you can even see from the surface. Enjoy the free canoes at the cabin or rent the 14 foot aluminum fishing boat w/9.9hp Envirude engine to cuise around the lake or charter fish on Lake Superior with Hooked Up Charter Fishing.

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As the temperatures get cooler and the snow starts to fall (which there is alot of in the Lac La Belle and Mt. Bohemia area) skiing in the top premier destination. Mt. Bohemia and the coming soon, Vodoo Mountain is the second largest ski region in th midwest. Be sure to check out area conditions if you’re looking to ice fish in the area. There is great ice fishing everywhere. To view more about Lac La Belle and the Mt. Bohemia region, head to www.RentMichiganCabins.com/LacLaBelle

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