As publishers of the Michigan Vacation Guide: Cottages, Chalets, Condos, B&B's, our writers travel throughout Michigan in search of unique alternatives to the usual hotel/motel. Our goal is to find accommodations with a diverse range of features, amenities with prices to fit all budgets. Whether it's a private cottage in the woods, a family resort by the water, a luxury condo or a romantic bed and breakfast, we're continuing our journey to discover the beauty of Michigan and your home-away-from home.

(1) FAST AND EASY PROPERTY SEARCH. You can search for properties using a variety of search criteria based on your specific rental needs and interests.

(2) INDEPENDENT PROPERTY REVIEWS BY OUR BOOK'S WRITERS. Few, if any, websites offer unsolicited opinions and/or property comments. These unsolicited opinion/comments can be seen in our "Featured Property Review" section and in the "Editor's Notes" that may appear beneath a property's description.

(3) IT REQUIRES PROPERTY OWNERS AGREE TO OUR STANDARDS AND CODE OF ETHICS. Unlike most other accommodation Websites, our site attracts property owners committed to your satisfaction. Our properties owners have agreed to maintain certain standards and behaviors to benefit their guests.

(4) SIGN-UP FOR OUR VISITOR'S E-MAIL LIST: Receive late-breaking news from the Michigan Vacation Guide writers, plus information on upcoming events and specials offered by our property owners.

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Michigan Vacation Guide: Cottages, Chalets, Condos, B&B's, initially published in 1991, is a 250-300 page book updated every two years. The MVG is sold through traditional/on-line bookstores and our Website (Purchase the MVG).

The MVG is "…one of precious few publications detailing rental properties statewide." (Dennis Tanner, Booth Newspapers Travel Correspondent). Indeed, it is the most comprehensive book of its kind and has been recognized by travel writers and newspapers across Michigan, including the "Detroit Free Press", "Oakland Press", "Flint Journal", "Grand Rapids Press", to name a few. Over the years the MVG has gained a strong readership and continues to rank as one of Michigan's top selling travel guides.

LEGAL NOTICE
Unless noted otherwise, all material and information on this Website and/or in the Michigan Vacation Guide: Cottages, Chalets, Condos, B&B's book is the copyrighted property of TR Desktop Publishing. You may use the information contained herein for your personal use. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute material from this site for commercial or any other non-stated purposes without prior written approval by an authorized representative of TR Desktop Publishing.

Not all properties listed on our site have been inspected by our staff. Unless otherwise indicated, property descriptions contained herein were written from information supplied by property owners and verified through photographs and the property owner's affirmation that their property and rental procedures conform to our "standards and code of ethics". Properties that have been inspected by MVG writers are indicated by an "Editor's Note". These comments are based solely on the condition of the property at the time of our visit and not a guarantee of present conditions or property owner integrity. It is the renter's responsibility to determine the accuracy/validity of the property features, rental prices, security deposit/refund policies, and the owner's claims. Rental rates are subject to change without notice.

The owner is responsible for verifying renter qualifications and suitability and investigating any and all claims made by potential renters.

TR Desktop Publishing maintains the right to refuse, accept or reject all new or existing rental properties for: (1) misrepresentation of property; (2) guests' complaints which TR Desktop Publishing deems valid; (3) listing fees not paid within 60 days of payment due; and (4) any other reason which may violate our standards and code of ethics.

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