Our New Year’s vacation rentals in Southwest Michigan and on Lake Huron are free Wednesday, December 30 to Sunday, January 3. Choose Sister Lakes cottages, Lake Huron cottages in Greenbush or homes near Notre Dame.
Spend New Year’s in one of our beachfront Lake Huron cottage rentals or a Sister Lakes cottage near Dowagiac.
Many of these unique stays in Michigan have a fire pit or a game room, and several sleep 10 or more. The three Lake Huron beach cottages book together for up to 24 guests.
On Lake Huron, the Greenbush cottages sit near Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, whose grounds stay open all year. The Cedar Run trail at Harrisville State Park is close by too.
Fernwood Lights in Niles has its last night on Saturday, January 2. On Lake Huron, downtown Alpena’s free New Year’s Eve party is back on December 31.
Start 2027 outdoors. In Berrien Center, Love Creek County Park rents skis for its cross-country trails, and Warren Dunes turns into a sledding hill after a snowfall.
Stays of 7 nights or more save 15% with check-in between November 20, 2026 and January 7, 2027, booked by December 31, 2026. To see them, set 7 nights in the search bar.
“The host was amazing! The house was clean! Easy to find and provided a bunch of stuff that was useful for my 1 year old!”
“Very clean, spacious, and easy to find. Host was very responsive. The public park across the street from the home was beautiful and fun for kids!”
“Nice place”
“Positive: Convenient, modern, cozy. Negative: N/A”
“Great house to stay Thank you so much Amazing location”
“Great”
“Very Cozy stay”
“Cute cabin. Would have like better outlets. Had to move the microwave, toaster and coffee pot to spare bedroom to use. They did provide a wheeled cart for that. It was clean and we had a lovely time. The beach was amazing and the sun rises were beautiful. Would stay again.”
“Worked out great for our group. Nice and close to REDBUD”
“A great place to stay. We would definitely come again. We especially enjoyed the beautiful park right across the street.”
“the place was absolutely stunning! will be back!”
“Very nice place. Very clean and comfortable. We will be back to stay again. The view from the kitchen and living room was so beautiful”
At a Glance
In South Bend, the Howard Park Ice Trail is open on New Year’s Eve, with skate sessions from 10am to 8pm. Four Winds South Bend hosts a Roaring ’20s party that night.
On Lake Huron, downtown Alpena’s free New Year’s Eve party runs December 31, 8pm to 1am.
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Ways to see out 2026:
Fresh air for the first days of 2027:
For the nights around New Year’s, from steakhouse dinners to a local brewpub:
Every home on this page is free Wednesday, December 30, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027. To see other nights, change the dates in the search bar.
Downtown Alpena’s free New Year’s Eve party runs December 31, 8pm to 1am. In South Bend, Four Winds hosts a Roaring ’20s party with The Spazmatics, and the Howard Park Ice Trail is open for skating.
Yes. Several sleep 10 or more, and the three Lake Huron beach cottages book together for up to 24 guests. Set your group size under Guests in the search bar.
Walk the grounds of Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, ski the trails at Harrisville State Park, or visit Tawas Point State Park, which stays open in winter.
Yes, a few of our homes welcome pets. Use the Pets filter to see them.
Enjoy 10% off your first stay, plus early access to new listings and exclusive offers.
Enjoy 10% off your first stay, plus early access to new listings and exclusive offers.
