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Michigan Airbnb Named One of America’s Best

Travel season is still going strong, and one popular trend is going to an Airbnb in or near travelers’ destinations. Actually, even when the summer travel season is over, chances…

Cabin on the lake

Back in 1679, back when people were exploring the world, both water and land, Le Griffon set sail to look for a northwest passage to China and Japan. When the ship reached the Michigan triangle, it was never seen again. Nobody has ever recovered the ship wreckage or remnants, either.

Travel season is still going strong, and one popular trend is going to an Airbnb in or near travelers' destinations. Actually, even when the summer travel season is over, chances are Airbnb stays will continue to be popular, even in the off season. So, which Michigan Airbnb is the most popular in the state?

HouseBeautiful.com has put together a lost of the most desired Airbnb destinations in the country, and one Michigan spot falls on the list. "Gone are the days of only relying on hotels for accommodations," they state in the study. "There are vacation rental options so good that they may bring you to a destination you'd never expect to visit. Ahead, you'll see our full list of the best Airbnb homes in every single state worth planning a trip to."

They add, "From a rustic treehouse to a dome under the stars, we guarantee you'll want to add them all to your bucket list. Whether you're gathering a big group for a major celebration or booking a solo outing to get away from it all, we're delivering the coolest Airbnbs in the U.S. for you to choose from. You'll even find amazing places approved by interior design star Bobby Berk, who recently curated his own list of well-designed homes for the lodging platform."

So, which Michigan spot is one of the top in the state? It's an Airbnb cabin in Stevensville, Michigan, that runs around $422 per night. It's also a chalet, which really gets me, because I lost chalets. "A-frame cabins appear to be popular on Airbnb, but what makes this Michigan choice different is its direct access to Lake Michigan," HouseBeautiful.com states. "Head up there for a lakeside getaway like no other!" Find the full list of America's best Airbnbs here. Also, check out the winning Michigan Airbnb below.

Michigan has claim to a range of beautiful parks and outdoor areas that are a major tourist attraction for Michiganders and those beyond the Mitten. It's easy to find state parks, campgrounds and outdoor recreation areas throughout the state, which makes it simple to find summertime things to do in Michigan.

Of course, many of Michigan's most charming state parks are located on or near one of the Great Lakes. It doesn't get much more beautiful than exploring a state park near the water. I'm actually more of an ocean kind of girl, but since we're so far from the ocean here in Michigan, you really can't go wrong enjoying the gorgeous lakes.

If you're looking for some summertime fun, I've put together a list of 30 beautiful Michigan state parks to get on your to-visit list. I've only been to a few of these parks, but the ones I've visited are breathtaking. Last summer, I traveled to Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg and did some hiking, which offered an endless array of beautiful views of nature. Another one on the list that I've visited is Ludington State Park Beach, which offers some great views of lighthouses.

If you're looking for some interesting Michigan state park trivia, Michigan's 103 state parks and recreation areas cover 306,000 acres with 14,100 campsites in 142 campgrounds and over 900 miles of trails. The state parks get 28 million annual visitors. Michigan's state parks system was launched in 1919. There are three Michigan state parks that pre-date the creation of the park system in 1919, and those include Mackinac Island State Park (1895), Michilimackinac State Park (1909) and Interlochen State Park (1917). According to Michigan.gov, Michigan has 103 state parks and 138 state forest campgrounds. "In Michigan, you’re never more than a half hour away from a state park, state forest campground or state trail system," they state.

Sleepy Hollow State Park

Fayette Historic State Park

Hartwick Pines State Park

Harrisville State Park

Bald Mountain State Recreation Area

Hiawatha National Forest

Yankee Springs Recreation Area

Wilderness State Park

Warren Dunes State Park

J. W. Wells State Park

Van Buren State Park

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Holland State Park

Sleeping Bear Dunes

North Higgins Lake State Park

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Petoskey State Park

Seven Lakes State Park

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Muskegon State Park

Muskallonge Lake State Park

Isle Royale National Park

Maybury State Park

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Ludington State Park Beach

Lake Gogebic State Park

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

Fisherman's Island State Park

Burt Lake State Park

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.