The Great Lake State has all four seasons, and planning a stay 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 place to rest your head after a day of road-tripping around Michigan.

January - Charming, Updated Cottage In Saugatuck

Joncie Lafontaine/Vrbo 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. Saugatuck, MI 49453, USA

February - Cozy Cabin In The Woods In Marquette

Todd Scott/Vrbo The Upper Peninsula gets the most snow in Michigan, so featuring a Marquette Vrbo listing was a must. You’ll escape from it all when you stay at this cabin surrounded by 100 acres of 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. Marquette, MI, USA

March - Beautiful Cabin In Curtis

Dennis Craft/Vrbo 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. Curtis, MI 49820, USA

April - Campau Lake Sunrise In Grand Rapids

Frank/Vrbo 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. Grand Rapids, MI, USA

May - Rustic A-Frame Cabin In Mesick

Tasha/Vrbo 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. Mesick, MI 49668, USA

June - Rustic And Elegant Cabin In Clarklake

Meredythe Hill VanDusen/Vrbo Kick off summer by staying at this romantic and rustic cabin with an on-site hot tub. The home is just a few minutes away from public access at Clark Lake for swimming and boating. There is a 7-mile trail around the lake that is perfect for walking or biking with your sweetheart. Clarklake, MI 49234, USA

July - Remodeled Cottage In Eastport

Jeff Felix/Vrbo 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. Eastport, MI 49622, USA

August - Lake Michigan Cottage In Montague

Mike Anderson/Vrbo 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. Montague, MI, USA

September - Main Street Condo In Frankenmuth

Kristyn Hultberg/Vrbo Grab a pint in Frankenmuth when you visit in the month of September for the Oktoberfest celebration. 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. Frankenmuth, MI, USA

October - Tiny House In Traverse City

Susan Leithauser-Yee/Vrbo 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. Traverse City, MI, USA

November - Everyman’s House In Kalamazoo

Jennifer Burton/Vrbo Start the holiday season off right by attending the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in festive Kalamazoo. The entire downtown “Mall” is lit up for Christmas and there are plenty of eclectic shops and restaurants to visit. On the edge of downtown, you’ll find this 1926 colonial home that has wood floors throughout. Kalamazoo, MI, USA

December - Spacious Home In Bay City

Dicenso/Vrbo Bay City is a very underrated town that has magical seasonal events at Christmas time. Walk around downtown and finish your Christmas shopping list by supporting delightful small businesses. Then return home to your Vbro property and complete the evening with a fire in the outdoor fire pit. Bay City, MI, USA

What Vrbo property would you love to stay the weekend in? Let us know in the comments! If you’re looking for more ideas on what towns to explore this year, Visit These 12 Incredible Charming Small Towns In Michigan, One For Each Month Of The Year.

Joncie Lafontaine/Vrbo

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.

Saugatuck, MI 49453, USA

Todd Scott/Vrbo

The Upper Peninsula gets the most snow in Michigan, so featuring a Marquette Vrbo listing was a must. You’ll escape from it all when you stay at this cabin surrounded by 100 acres of 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.

Marquette, MI, USA

Dennis Craft/Vrbo

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.

Curtis, MI 49820, USA

Frank/Vrbo

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.

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Tasha/Vrbo

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.

Mesick, MI 49668, USA

Meredythe Hill VanDusen/Vrbo

Kick off summer by staying at this romantic and rustic cabin with an on-site hot tub. The home is just a few minutes away from public access at Clark Lake for swimming and boating. There is a 7-mile trail around the lake that is perfect for walking or biking with your sweetheart.

Clarklake, MI 49234, USA

Jeff Felix/Vrbo

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.

Eastport, MI 49622, USA

Mike Anderson/Vrbo

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.

Montague, MI, USA

Kristyn Hultberg/Vrbo

Grab a pint in Frankenmuth when you visit in the month of September for the Oktoberfest celebration. 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.

Frankenmuth, MI, USA

Susan Leithauser-Yee/Vrbo

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.

Traverse City, MI, USA

Jennifer Burton/Vrbo

Start the holiday season off right by attending the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in festive Kalamazoo. The entire downtown “Mall” is lit up for Christmas and there are plenty of eclectic shops and restaurants to visit. On the edge of downtown, you’ll find this 1926 colonial home that has wood floors throughout.

Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Dicenso/Vrbo

Bay City is a very underrated town that has magical seasonal events at Christmas time. Walk around downtown and finish your Christmas shopping list by supporting delightful small businesses. Then return home to your Vbro property and complete the evening with a fire in the outdoor fire pit.

Bay City, MI, USA

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