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North Shore Inn – Traverse City

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The North Shore Inn is a charming New England style condominium hotel on Grand Traverse Bay. With a picturesque beachfront setting with a private 200′ sandy beach, outdoor heated pool and sundeck, and 26 spacious luxury 1 and 2 bedroom units with completely equipped kitchens and sleeping up to 5-6 people, the North Shore Inn offers a perfect setting to enjoy the four- season beauty of the Grand Traverse region. The hotel is centrally located and convenient to dining, shopping, golf, snowmobiling, skiing, two nearby gambling casinos and numerous award-winning wineries. In the off-season, reduced weekend and mid-week packages are featured, as well as AAA and senior citizen discounts.

North Shore Inn
2305 US 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
1 800 968- 2365
northshoreinn@charterinternet.com

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May 21, 2008 |

Chateau Chantal B&B – Traverse City

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Immerse yourself in Chateau Chantal. Our vision is to offer a unique Old World experience that combines vineyard and winery, B&B lodging and friendly company, all in a relaxing rural landscape featuring breathtaking views, local beaches, trails and quiet country roads. Our B&B guests enjoy exceptional amenities. From cozy rooms to spacious suites, featuring views of vineyards and fresh water, terrace or balcony, wet bar, whirlpool tub, high ceilings, and elegant furnishings. The inn itself offers fireplaces and sitting areas, ample breakfasts and attentive front desk staff.

Chateau Chantal B&B
15900 Rue de Vin
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-223-4110

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May 21, 2008 |

Camelot Inn – Elk Rapids

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The Camelot Inn is within minutes of all of the area’s recreation and entertainment offerings—winery tours, golf courses, casino gaming, skiing, boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, farm markets, dining and concerts. We’re just 20 minutes from Traverse City, but worlds away from the hustle and bustle—an enclave of quiet relaxation in the middle of everything. Whether you need a simple bed to spend a night, a room for the family with sitting areas and kitchenettes, or a Master Suite with fireplace and whirlpool, we have it all. Each of our 12 rooms is unique, with touches of home and modern conveniences. All rooms have refrigerators and microwaves, direct dial phones with free local calls, premium digital cable TV and air conditioners.

Camelot Inn
P.O. Box 789
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
800-761-4667
info@camelot-inn.com

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May 21, 2008 |

Northaire Resort – On Clam Lake

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Northaire Resort offers Housekeeping Cottage Rentals directly on Clam Lake near Bellaire, Michigan. All housekeeping cottages face Clam Lake, are heated, have kitchens with pots and pans, utensils, dishes, coffee maker, toaster, all Iinens (except no towels in summer), television with basic cable, screened-in porch, row boat (no motor – motor rental at nearby marina, charcoal grill, picnic table. A classic Northern Michigan vacation retreat.

Northaire Resort
7067 Crystal Springs Road
P.O. Box 996
Bellaire, MI 49615-0996
1-877-843-0573
info@northaireresort.com

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May 21, 2008 |

Sunny Woods Resort / Motel & Campground

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Located on the Platte River, Sunny Woods offers a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from clean, comfortable motel rooms to cabins, and campsites. Every motel rooms has a small refrigerator, microwave oven, in-room coffee, phone, cable television and air conditioning. Rooms are available with either a single, queen-size bed or two, full-size beds. The heated, full-size swimming pool and kids play areas are located on the resort and available for all the motel room guests. The onsite convenience store is open evenings if you desire a quick snack before relaxing for the night.

Sunny Woods Resort / Motel & Campground
14065 Honor Hwy (US-31)
Beulah, Michigan 49617
231-325-3952 or 1-800-347-9728

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May 21, 2008 |

Bayshore Resort – Traverse City

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Our Victorian style hotel is nestled on the sandy beach of Michigan’s West Grand Traverse Bay and offers the best of all you love about Traverse City – a great waterfront location and only a stroll away from the charm of downtown Traverse City, with its diverse dining, shopping and nightlife. Our accommodations include Bayfront Rooms, Spa Rooms and Suites all with gorgeous views of the beach and the Bay or choose from the more economical Bayview and Standard Rooms. Either way, you can’t go wrong in one of Bayshore Resort’s immaculately clean, smoke-free rooms.

Bayshore Resort
833 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
1-800-634-4401

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May 21, 2008 |

Paradise Properties – Antrim County

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Enjoy our fine homes and cottages located on some of the most beautiful lakes in the world, (Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Lake Bellaire, Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, and others) Experience the areas finest Pro golf courses; A-Ga-Ming overlooking Torch Lake, Antrim Dells overlooking the Bay, The Chief, Hawks Eye, The Legend in Shanty Creek, Highpoint, The Bear and many others. Enjoy wonderful winter activities; Downhill skiing, Cross Country skiing and Snow Shoeing in and around Summit Village-(Shanty Creek-Schuss Mountain), Boyne, Crystal Mountain. Some of these fine waterfront homes offer year round use, located close to area skiing, golfing, dining and shopping. You’re just a click away from a wonderful weekend getaway or a great summer or winter vacation you and your family deserve!

Paradise Properties
P.O. Box 398
Alden, MI 49612
231-331-4423

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May 21, 2008 |

Elk Rapids Beach Resort

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Come Get Away At The Elk Rapids Beach Resort! All units offer; (1) Bedroom with a Queen bed and (1) double sofa sleeper; Living room with (1) Queen sofa sleeper; Full size kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, oven, pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glassware; (1) full bath with 2-person Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, vanity, toilet and shower stall. All units have wonderful Bay views, use of the beautiful sandy beach and for the summer season, use of the outdoor heated pool! These Units Sleep Up To (4 Adults and 2 Children) Whether you enjoy a warm refreshing beach; a cool breezy morning; a crimson countryside; or snow-covered trees and trails… We’ve got a Seasonal Relaxation Package you’ll love!

Elk Rapids Beach Resort
8975 N. Bayshore Road
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
800-748-0049

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May 21, 2008 |

Northport Bay Retreat – Leelanau County

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16 bedroom; 19 bathroom 22,000 sq ft “cottage” on Northport Bay. Sleeps up to 64. Full kitchen, dining room seats 64. full recreation room, fitness center, 12 person hot-tub. Private 6.5 acres with 340 ft of frontage. Rented in it’s entirety only.

Northport Bay Retreat
6512 West Bay Shore Drive
Northport, Michigan 49670
231-935-0111

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May 21, 2008 |

Stoney Point Cottages – Suttons Bay

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Your summer cottage rental is awaiting you with all of today’s amenities. Slow down for your week in Leelanau! Relax with a glass of wine on the private beach and marvel at the colorful sunsets. Both cottages have large open decks, high speed wireless internet, cable television, stunning decor, fully stocked kitchens. Each is equipped with a grill for your cookout. Each cottage has 75 feet of private sandy beach that is unshared. There are both shallow and deep water areas – this is great for families with small children. Both beaches have a designated firepit for enjoying cozy sunsets on cool summer nights and marshmallow roasts.

Stoney Point Cottages
543 S. Stoney Point Rd
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-271-3384
info@leelanauvacationrental.com

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May 21, 2008 |

All Seasons Resort – Kalkaska

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Our resort features: * Heated indoor pool & hot tub * Complimentary continental breakfast bar * Fitness room * Game room * Meeting facility * Free local calls * Satellite TV with premium movies * Non smoking rooms * 24 hour coffee station * 62 rooms including suites and kitchenettes * Group rates

All Seasons Resort
760 S. Cedar St. (US 131)
Kalkaska, MI 49646
1-800-806-1580

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May 21, 2008 |

Sleeping Bear Resort – Leelanau County

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Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, modern lakefront cottages with fully equipped kitchens and living rooms for your northern michigan stay. The sleeping bear resort offers log cabins that range from large lodges to cozy cabins. choose from: *6 Bedroom ” bears den “, cabin 5 bedroom lodge, & 2 bedroom cabins. We welcome children! there is a complete play area and a water trampoline where kids can have a great time, and grown ups can relax nearby! all this, and more, at rates that are more than affordable. We are a short distance from the sleeping bear dunes, golfing, Traverse City and many other attractions!

Sleeping Bear Resort
7670 N. Reynolds Rd.
Lake Ann, MI 49650
231-642-7000
info@sleepingbearresort.com

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May 21, 2008 |

Crystal Vacation Rentals – Benzie County

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Crystal Rentals rents privately owned “vacation” homes throughout Northwest Michigan. Our rental properties are located in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee Counties and include over 70 of the nicest seasonal and year round homes in the region. Choose Lake Front, Lake Access, or River Frontage on a variety of lakes and rivers in the area, including Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan, Big or Little Platte Lakes, Herring Lakes, the Betsie and Platte Rivers; all located in Benzie County. We also have rental properties on other lakes in the region, including Long Lake, Bass Lake, and Silver Lake in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. If you are looking for something closer to town, we have homes in Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia, Honor and several near Interlochen, Traverse City, and Lake Leelanau. Many of our properties are available year round and are close to Crystal Mountain . . . for the skiers . . . or area casinos if you are interested in some indoor fun.

Crystal Vacation Rentals
11780 Chippewa Highway
Bear Lake, MI 49614
231-864-4020
vacation@crystal-rentals.com

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May 21, 2008 |

Cherry Tree Inn and Suites

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As a top Traverse City resort, the Cherry Tree Inn & Suites leads in service, cleanliness & comfort. With 400 feet of East Grand Traverse Bay waterfront, the Cherry Tree’s smoke free facilities provide the comfort you look for while our staff provides the service you need.

Amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, fitness and arcade rooms, and kitchenettes and Sony Playstation 2’s in every room.

Reserve your stay at one of Traverse City’s best!

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites
2345 N US-31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-439-3093

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May 20, 2008 |

White Birch Lodge – Elk Lake

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White Birch Lodge is Northern Michigan’s Premier Lakefront Family Resort. From excitement to relaxation, White Birch Lodge offers the ultimate waterfront vacation for the whole family! A White Birch vacation includes: * Three Meals A Day * Your Accommodation * Fun Activities * Waterskiing * Children’s Program * Sailing * Wakeboarding * So Much More!

Come enjoy the beauty of Elk Lake in the heart of the Grand Traverse Region, between Traverse City and Charlevoix. All you have to do is RELAX and HAVE FUN!

White Birch Lodge
571 Meguzee Point Road
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8271

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May 20, 2008 |

Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel

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Welcome to Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel in Beautiful Traverse City, Michigan, paradise found on Michigan’s Gold Coast.

Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel is located on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay. You’ll find no better place to relax and unwind in any season. All of our spacious rooms feature accommodations with two person JACUZZI® spas, a private balcony or patio and breathtaking panoramic views of the beach and East Grand Traverse Bay.

Pointes North is a Resort in Traverse City where you can relax with your family or special someone for a quiet escape. You can also enjoy all of the sight seeing, restaurants, wineries, breweries, sleeping bear dunes and festivals that the area has to offer including the National Cherry Festival and Traverse City Film Festival. All of our accommodations are uniquely furnished for a special touch to your up-north lodging experience.

You’ll enjoy our beach-side heated pool, in-room couples massages, free in-room high-speed internet access, all with the convenience of being located just 10 minutes to downtown Traverse City, with water sports rentals just three buildings away from the hotel. You’ll have immediate access to a private portion of one of Traverse City’s most sought after beaches to enjoy sunbathing, kayaking, SUP boarding, boating and looking out over the shimmering blue waters of East Grand Traverse Bay.

All of our accommodations at Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel are generously sized. You’ll have plenty of room to kick off your vacation sandals and relax. Our accommodations include a refrigerator, sink, microwave, coffee pot and private balconies or patios.

Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel
2211 N US Highway 31 N
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-678-1267

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May 20, 2008 |

Chimney Corners Resort – Benzie County

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Chimney Corners ResortBring family and friends to enjoy simple pleasures in our Crystal Lake Cottages or Apartments. Or spend a night in our B&B Lodge. Located on the shores and bluffs of Crystal Lake, with 1,000 feet of sandy beach, acres of wooded hills, playground areas and a tennis and basketball court. All have fireplaces and beautiful views.

Join us for our Wednesday night BBQ throughout the summer season, featuring our famous slow-smoked ribs, in addition to burgers, dogs, brats, chicken and fresh salads and pastas. Also visit Rock’s Landing, an independently owned restaurant on the shores of Crystal Lake for laid-back lunches and casual upscale dinners. Call for more information or reservations. Also, host your family reunion, retreat, or wedding at Chimney Corners – A Family Tradition since 1935.

Chimney Corners Resort
1602 Crystal Drive (M-22)
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-352-7522

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May 19, 2008 |

Lake ’N Pines Lodge – Interlochen

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Lake 'N Pines LodgeIf you are looking for a vacation get away, a romantic weekend, traveling for business or visiting friends, the Lake ‘N Pines Lodge will provide you with an extraordinary experience! Located on Lake Dubonnet and nestled in the Pere Marquette State Forest we are only 15 minutes from Traverse City.

Lake ‘N Pines Lodge has three unique accommodations. From a 2 bedroom suite to a 900 sq. foot suite – we have the perfect place for you! All accommodations include a full made to order breakfast, Direct TV with HBO, Showtime and Cinemax, DVD players, Free Wireless Internet, Microwaves, Refrigerators and more!

As well all guests are welcome to use our complimentary rowboats, kayaks and canoes along with our outdoor Jacuzzi.

With only eight homes on the entire lake, Lake Dubonnet isn’t your typical all-sports lake, but rather a designated wildlife sanctuary. Loons, swans, beaver and osprey make their home here and it is not uncommon to see deer swimming in front of our dock! You won’t see any jet skis but rather canoes and kayaks. If you are looking for peace and relaxation then you have found the perfect spot. Watch the sunrise while enjoying the sites and sounds of beautiful Northern Michigan. Deer, geese, ducks and other wildlife are your neighbors.

Lake ‘N Pines Lodge
10354 Mud Lake Road
Interlochen, MI 49643
231-275-6671

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May 15, 2008 |

Sleeping Bear Resort

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Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, modern lakefront cottages with fully equipped kitchens and living rooms for your northern michigan stay. The sleeping bear resort offers log cabins that range from large lodges to cozy cabins. choose from: *6 Bedroom ” bears den “, cabin 5 bedroom lodge, & 2 bedroom cabins. We welcome children! there is a complete play area and a water trampoline where kids can have a great time, and grown ups can relax nearby! all this, and more, at rates that are more than affordable.

We are a short distance from the sleeping bear dunes, golfing, Traverse City and many other attractions!

Sleeping Bear Resort
7670 N. Reynolds Rd.
Lake Ann, MI 49650
231-642-7000

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May 5, 2008 |

Applesauce Inn Bed and Breakfast

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The “Award winning” cozy and relaxing Applesauce Inn Bed and Breakfast is just a stone’s throw from Torch Lake, the 3rd most beautiful lake in the world! We are minutes away from all your favorite outdoor activities like skiing or snowboarding at Shanty Creek or snowshoeing the hiking trails of the Grass River Natural Area and the new Glacier Hills Pathway and Natural area in Bellaire. (How about dog sledding…check out Russ-Stick Acres in Mancelona.) We are only a 1/2 hour from Traverse City, the Leelanau and Old Mission Wineries and an hour and a half either way from Sleeping Bear Dunes or Mackinac Island. Applesauce Inn’s commitment is that you will be comfortable here, you will feel like family, and you will leave relaxed and making plans to return!

Applesauce Inn Bed and Breakfast
7296 S. M-88 Hwy
Bellaire, MI 49615
231-533-6448

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April 10, 2008 |

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