Holiday rentals with a kayak in Emmet County

Centrally Located Lakefront Condo-Beach & Fishing

Your Summer Special Place: location, expansive lake views from your private balcony, great value. Northern Michigan is beautiful in the summer and Lakeside Lookout is the perfect home base to enjoy it. You're minutes from the Gaslight District of Petoskey, the elegance of Harbor Springs, Lake Michigan sandy beach, and a scenic 30 miles from Mackinaw City for the Mackinac Island ferry. Kayak, hike or bike the North Western State Trail, or sip wine lakeside in the courtyard or private balcony.

Crooked Lake Fall Retreat, 10-min from Petoskey

Tunnel of Trees, wineries + SkyBridge fall color trips. Fast Wi-Fi for quiet work retreats. Enjoy this 3 bed, 2 bath home on Crooked Lake. Beautiful, secluded lakefront. Last house on a private road near a Nature Preserve. Enclosed porch, decks, & waterside patio, pavilion, and firepit for tons of space to relax. 10 minutes from Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Guests access the entire home. Ceiling & floor fans and lake breeze. Bring your boat. Stunning sunrises. "Artists' or writers' retreat"!

Crooked Lake Cove: A Peaceful Lakefront Getaway

Welcome to your serene getaway on the shores of Crooked Lake in Petoskey, MI. This cozy retreat offers 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious deck with breathtaking lake views. Spend your days boating, swimming, fishing, or kayaking with direct lake access and unwind by the fire pit in the evenings. Located close to downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs, you’ll enjoy shopping, local dining, scenic trails, and year-round activities. Crooked Lake Cove is your ultimate lakeside escape!

Lakefront - Private Hot Tub - Minutes to Skiing

Year-round options at our Lakefront Haven! ☀️🛥️❄️⛷️ ✔️ Amazing views from all angles ✔️ Private deck with 6 person Hot Tub perched on the lake ✔️ 4 Private Boat Slips at your footsteps ✔️ Boat Rentals right next door ✔️ Connected inland waterways for endless adventures ✔️ 15 mins Petoskey or Harbor Springs for great shopping and dining. ✔️ 12 mins to The Highlands and Nub's Nob ski resorts ✔️ 8 mins to Wineries ✔️ 5-10 min to State Parks & Nature Preserves ✔️ 30 min to Mackinaw Ferry

Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage

Enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from this serene beachfront cottage. Located on the highly desired Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy 120ft of private beach front with spectacular sunsets & stargazing. Spend your days kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, beach walking, or just relaxing with a good book. Our cottage provides an unforgettable lakefront getaway. Close proximity to the tunnel of trees, historic Cross Village, Harbor Springs, Mackinac Bridge & the ferries to Mackinac Island.

Cozy Lakefront Condo With Beach + Dock + 2 Kayaks

Escape to this cozy lakefront condo on a beautiful all-sports lake! Enjoy beachfront access, 2 complimentary kayaks, and a boat slip (seasonal availability; inquire in advance). Just 8 minutes from Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands, it's perfect for skiers and golfers alike. Explore nearby walking trails, vineyards, State Parks, downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs (5-8 minutes), and the Mackinac Island ferry (30 minutes). The ideal base for your Northern Michigan getaway year-round!

Castle Guest House Lake Michigan Million $ Sunsets

A Sunset Chaser’s dream spot! RELAX in our spacious guest house 'castle' in charming Harbor Springs, Michigan located 5 miles north of town, right off M-119 (the Tunnel of Trees). Enjoy our private beach with paddle boards, kayaks, a bonfire pit, deck, BBQ, SUNSETS, Northern Lights and QUIET. WiFi (300 mps), a tv room with streaming downstairs. Sleeping + kitchen & Air Conditioning upstairs. Dogs permitted but 1. MUST BE ON FLEA / TICK CONTROL 2. NO DOGS ON FURNITURE.

Lake cabin with sleeping porch

Our incredibly special rustic vacation cottage is directly on the beautiful Lake Charlevoix, with a private beach and dock. We only rent for part of the season and hope that your families can create wonderful memories here too. For over 100 years our family has been coming here, and there are other family cabins along the lake. Enjoy non-stop swimming, lake activities, falling asleep to the sounds of the waves, dinners outside, walks along the beach and more.

The Bird's Nest: unique home with views of the Bay

Relax with the whole family in our peaceful, one-of-a-kind home with stunning views of the Bay from nearly every room. Nestled up in the trees between Petoskey and Bay Harbor, this house is in the perfect location for anything you want to do and see in gorgeous Little Traverse Bay and Northern Michigan. A rare find in a sought-after area, it has everything you need for a large group or a cozy getaway for just a few. Now with central A/C!

Lake Front Home w/ 50 ft Dock on Paradise Lake

A beautiful 1700 square ft home on Paradise Lake. The home is on 2.5 acres and just 5 miles from Mackinaw City. Smart TV's in the living room and both bedrooms. A couple minute walk brings you to the sandy bottom lake which is perfect for a couples retreat or family getaway. Guest will enjoy our 60 feet of private lakefront with a 50 ft dock. This property is centrally located between many of northern Michigan’s attractions.

Cozy Cottage Near Petoskey & Mackinaw

Welcome to Crooked Springs Cottage – your year-round getaway on scenic Crooked Lake in Alanson, Michigan. Just 10 minutes from Petoskey and 25 from Mackinaw City, this peaceful retreat offers breathtaking lake views, swimming, campfires, grilling, and vibrant fall colors. In winter, enjoy nearby ski slopes and cozy evenings by the fire. Whether you're here to relax or explore, it's the perfect place to make unforgettable memories.

Quiet Petoskey Cabin

Relax in this comfortable cabin in a tranquil country setting that is less than 10 minutes from scenic Petoskey or Walloon Lake, and 15 minutes from Boyne City or Harbor Springs. The cabin has trails out the door for hiking, mushrooming, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or biking. Canoeing/kayaking is just 4 miles away on the Bear River. Sleeps 4 in this 450 square foot cabin including loft. Furnished with all the comforts of home.