Bay Harbor

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What it feels like to stay here

Bay Harbor rises from the crystal blue waters of Little Traverse Bay, a lakeshore resort community in the Petoskey and Charlevoix area of northern Michigan. Vacation rental guests receive access to the Bay Harbor Swim & Fitness Club, which offers daily lap swim times, a fitness facility, and locker rooms. The club's seasonal outdoor competition-length pool and Jacuzzi look out over the boats in the marina and across Bay Harbor Lake. On land, The Village at Bay Harbor gathers shops, waterfront dining, and specialty services in one walkable hub. Festivals and events scheduled throughout the year keep the Village busy across the calendar. Lodging comes in two forms: Village Suites condos from one to four bedrooms plus penthouses, and vacation homes ranging from three to seven bedrooms. Travelers with dogs or cats can look at pet-friendly options in both the condo and the home collections. Stays can be short or long-term, so a weekend visit and an extended season on the bay are both possible. Many activities sit a short walk or drive away, and the operator describes the location as the center of everything northern Michigan has to offer. Reserving with Bay Harbor Vacation Rentals, based at 4160 Main Street, is how guests secure the Swim & Fitness Club privileges that come with its rentals.

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