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Traverse City Vacation Rentals & Property Management Services

Visit Up North has been Northern Michigan's premier vacation rental company for over four decades. Specializing in cabins, cottages, and homes across Traverse City, Leelanau, and Benzie counties, we offer waterfront properties on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake, Torch Lake, and other prime locations. Our comprehensive property management services provide owners with turn-key solutions including marketing, reservations, cleaning, maintenance, and tax compliance.

With 24/7 emergency support and real-time online booking systems, we ensure both guests and property owners experience seamless service. Our team's deep local expertise and commitment to quality have maintained a loyal customer base, while our pet-friendly accommodations cater to modern travelers' needs. Located in downtown Traverse City, we serve a 50-mile radius with personalized attention to every rental experience.

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Vacation Rentals Property Management Pet-Friendly Rentals Online Reservations Emergency Support

Highlights and features

We offer 40+ years of Northern Michigan vacation rental expertise
Our 24/7 emergency support ensures guest satisfaction year-round
Real-time online reservations with detailed property listings
Pet-friendly accommodations with clear, responsible policies
Comprehensive property management covering marketing through tax compliance

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Vacation Rentals

We offer diverse vacation accommodations across Northern Michigan, including waterfront homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake, and Torch Lake. Our portfolio features cabins, cottages, and luxury properties suitable for families, groups, and pet owners. Each listing includes detailed photos and real-time availability through our online reservation system.

Property Management

Our comprehensive management program handles all aspects of vacation rental operations. Services include marketing through multiple listing platforms, guest communication, cleaning services, tax compliance, maintenance coordination, and monthly financial reporting. This turn-key solution helps property owners maximize rental income while minimizing personal involvement.

Pet-Friendly Rentals

We provide numerous pet-friendly vacation rentals with clear guidelines for responsible pet ownership. Our program includes designated pet-friendly properties, waste management policies, and neighbor consideration protocols. A non-refundable pet fee applies, with specific rules about leashing, barking, and property access to ensure positive experiences for all guests.

Online Reservations

Our 24/7 online reservation system offers detailed property listings with photos, floor plans, and availability calendars. Guests can save favorite properties, check real-time availability, and complete secure bookings at any hour. The platform integrates with our management system to ensure accurate updates and immediate confirmation.

Emergency Support

We maintain an after-hours emergency line for urgent guest needs outside regular business hours. This service addresses critical issues like lockouts, maintenance failures, or safety concerns. Our team responds promptly to resolve problems while maintaining communication with property owners about any incidents.

Questions

What types of vacation rentals do you offer in Northern Michigan?

We offer waterfront homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake, and Torch Lake, plus cabins, cottages, and luxury properties in Traverse City, Leelanau, and Benzie counties. Our selection includes pet-friendly options and large group accommodations.

How can property owners benefit from your management services?

Our turn-key management program handles marketing, reservations, cleaning, maintenance, tax compliance, and financial reporting. This comprehensive approach maximizes rental income while minimizing owner involvement through our 40+ years of local expertise.

Are pets allowed in your vacation rentals?

Yes, we offer numerous pet-friendly rentals with specific guidelines. A non-refundable pet fee applies, and we enforce policies about waste management, leashing, and neighbor consideration to maintain positive experiences for all guests.

How do I make a reservation?

Use our 24/7 online reservation system to browse properties, save favorites, check real-time availability, and complete secure bookings. Detailed photos and property descriptions help you choose the perfect Northern Michigan vacation home.

What emergency services are available during my stay?

We provide a 24/7 emergency line for urgent issues outside regular hours. Our team responds promptly to critical needs like lockouts, maintenance failures, or safety concerns while keeping property owners informed about any incidents.

What areas do you serve in Northern Michigan?

We serve Traverse City, Leelanau County, Benzie County, Chain o' Lakes, Lake Michigan shoreline, Glen Lake, Torch Lake, Elk Rapids, and Suttons Bay areas. Our properties include waterfront locations and inland retreats across Northern Michigan's scenic regions.

Reviews (6)

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David Farrell

Dec 24, 2021 Report

Very smooth rental experience. House was better than advertised. We had zero issues, but help was just a phone call away if we did. Also, maids discovered an item we left behind, and it was mailed to me promptly. This was a guys hunting/fishing trip, but my wife loves the area also, and we definitely will be using Visit Up North again

Laura Derks

Dec 23, 2021 Report

Our family highly recommends this rental agency. We have always been impressed with their hands on, thorough customer service and so much enjoy their properties! We always bring our dogs into northern Michigan and always appreciate properties that will accommodate them as they are very well behaved. Thanks Visit up North!

A. Colletti

Sep 04, 2021 Report

Ive rented from this company twice and both experiences came with pain points. This year we rented splash landing on long lake. Our family did a lot of cleaning to the property when we arrived. I have extremely sensitive sinuses and when I walked into the first bedroom I was instantly congested. It didnt take me long to figure out that dust under the beds was the issue.. I am only sharing photos of one of the bedrooms but we ended up cleaning them all. We also found multiple stains on different sets of sheets. Obviously cleanliness is an even bigger concern in this post -2020 world, just

T. M.

Jan 06, 2021 Report

Used Up North for a recent vacation and everything worked out well. Checking in and out was easy and communication was clear. Everything you would expect from a management company. As for the rental, the cottage was as advertised. Location was great and the cottage was clean and comfortable.

Bryan L. Amann

Dec 30, 2020 Report

Truly appreciate the professionalism and processes of Visit Up North. They are a great vacation property manager, especially compared to some of the other on-line services. The prior year we used another on-line broker and couldnt get any help when the property owner went off the rails a few months before we were supposed to visit. We ended up having to make a last minute - and very expensive change - to a lesser property. I swore then I would only use Visit Up North for Northern Michigan Rentals because of our excellent experience with them each and every time we rent.

MrMichigan

Dec 03, 2020 Report

Awesome property but the hot tub never got above pool water temperature. Obviously very disappointing considering that is one of the main draws of the property and it is February. Plus, this should have been addressed if the hot tub is getting cleaned after every visit, apparently it isnt.