Get Away From It All Each Month Of The Year With These 12 Magnificent Escapes In Michigan
By Emily Tieman|Updated on January 18, 2024(Originally published January 12, 2023)
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Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander and has a love for locally owned small businesses. She is a freelance writer for Only In Your State and has her own vintage content creator business.
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The Great Lake State has all four seasons, and planning getaways in Michigan at one of these escapes — one for each month out of the year — will give you the full experience. These 12 Vrbo vacation rentals are all unique and the perfect places to rest your head after a day of road-tripping around Michigan.
Let’s start in one of the most magical small towns in Michigan to experience winter. Saugatuck is a popular summer destination for Chicago tourists, but in the winter, you’ll have the place to yourself and just 800 permanent residents. Saugatuck State Park makes for an enchanting snowy hike, and the charming downtown is a must-visit. When you’re finished shopping, walk to this hillside cottage with beautiful seasonal views of Lake Kalamazoo.
The Upper Peninsula gets the most snow in Michigan, so featuring a Marquette Vrbo listing is a must. You’ll escape from it all when you stay at one of the best vacation rentals in North Carolina. This cabin is surrounded by 100 acres of forested woods. A short drive down a dirt road will lead you to a snowmobile trail. Then you can head back to the cabin and warm up by the bonfire while you watch the falling snow.
If you enjoy snowshoeing, ice fishing, and other winter sports, you’re holding on to the last few weeks of snow in March. Head up north to the Upper Peninsula to this quaint property located on South Lake Manistique and directly on a snowmobile trail. You’ll get to enjoy the last few snowflakes from your gorgeous lakeside Vrbo in Michigan’s winter wonderland.
Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate than by staying in a lakefront cottage with a hot tub and a deck? Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids has its Butterflies are Blooming exhibit in April, which is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the nation.
Did you know that Mesick is the mushroom capital of Michigan? In the month of May, you can participate in the Mesick Mushroom Festival and try your hand at hunting for the tricky morel mushroom. If you’re lucky enough to find some tasty mushrooms, cook them up in the kitchen of your rustic A-Frame Vrbo, one of the best places to stay in North Carolina.
Kick off summer by staying at this romantic and rustic cabin with an on-site hot tub. It's one of the best getaways in Michigan. The home is just a few minutes away from public access at Clark Lake for swimming and boating. There is a seven-mile trail around the lake that is perfect for walking or biking with your sweetheart.
Do you want to experience the Caribbean this year without the price tag? That isn’t a problem when you stay at this adorable cottage in Eastport. You’re within walking distance of picturesque Torch Lake with its crystal turquoise waters.
When the August sun is beating down, it means it’s time to enjoy Lake Michigan’s pleasant temperatures. This lakefront property located in Montague has 76 feet of private sugar sand beaches for you to swim or soak up the sun. There is also a deck and porch to enjoy one of Michigan’s gorgeous sunsets over the lake.
Grab a pint in Frankenmuth when you visit in the month of September for the Oktoberfest celebration and stay at one of the most interesting vacation destinations in North Carolina. At this property, you’ll be staying right on Main Street within easy walking distance of year-round festivals and the shopping district across the street.
Take a scenic fall drive to Traverse City and stay in a cozy tiny house. If you’re feeling the Halloween spirit, drive to Traverse City State Hospital, which is a creepy former asylum. You can tour tunnels underground and maybe even witness a real ghost or two this October.
November: Impeccable Family Friendly Holland MI Estate
Start the holiday season off right by attending the Annual Parade of Lights in festive Holland. The entire downtown is lit up for Christmas and there are plenty of eclectic shops and restaurants to visit. Just a 13-minute drive away, you’ll find this estate home on two lovely acres with a guest house, heated lap pool, gym, hot tub, extensive outdoor patio, gas fire pits, home theatre, and much more.
Bay City is a very underrated town that has magical seasonal events at Christmastime. Walk around downtown and finish your Christmas shopping list by supporting delightful small businesses. Then return home to your Vbro property complete with a boat launch and outdoor fire pit for making s'mores.
What Vrbo property would you like to rent out of these lovely getaways in Michigan? Let us know in the comments below. For some more stunning places to visit, take thislighthouse road trip on the Michigan coast that’s dreamily beautiful.
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Les Cheneaux Islands (Southeastern tip of the Upper Peninsula): This group of 36 small islands is approximately 30 miles northeast of the Mackinac Bridge in Lake Huron. Plan a trip to this dreamy destination to relax and take the wildest adventures from boating to hiking the lovely trails. Shop the small one-of-a-kind boutiques, art galleries, and then dine on some unforgettable cuisine. Enjoy the feeling of another world that's not that far away.
Winter Raft Adventure (Indian River): Without winter, ice, and cold, the breathtaking beauty offered on this trip would not exist. Floating down the icy waters of the Sturgeon River canopied in fragrant cedars and pines are unexpectedly extraordinary. The 1.5-hour trip also invites a secret show of the wildlife scurrying and flying around. And you're in good hands with Big Bear Adventures as since 2001 the expert staff has been guiding groups of up to eight people in rafts on this narrative journey. Do something unexpected this winter and book a trip.
Muskegon Lakeshore Trail (Muskegon): This pretty trail is about 12 miles long and parallels Lakeshore and Shoreline drives, winding along the shoreline of Muskegon Lake. Therefore, you can expect amazing views of the channel, the lakes, other parks, and the dunes. The South Pier Lighthouse is another feature on the way with tours available of the 48-foot-tall structure built in 1903. Parking spots are found at Pere Marquette Park, at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve, and other marked spots along Lakeshore Drive.
