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Harbor Springs Ski Retreat — Sleeps 8, Woodstove

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
1 acre lot to use for yard activities
Upstairs front bedroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Highlands
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Dowstairs master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Harbor Springs Ski Retreat — Sleeps 8, Woodstove

Skiers’ retreat in Harbor Springs sleeps 8! Minutes to Boyne Highlands & Nubs Nob, cozy woodstove, spacious layout for meals, mudroom for boots and gear, and plenty of parking. Enjoy board games and a card table after a day on the slopes, then stroll three blocks to downtown Harbor Springs for dining and shops. Perfect winter getaway on a peaceful 3-acre property!

Beautiful Harbor Springs home that was built around the turn-of-the-century. This home has been well-maintained and has four bedrooms with two bathrooms that can accommodate up to 10 people. It is situated on 1 acre with indigenous White Pine trees and Cedars. The Location is at the top of the bluff with a quick five minute walk to downtown and Little Traverse Bay! There is a fully stocked kitchen, wood stove and plenty of board games to keep the family satisfied.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn heat to 55
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Donald Ross Memorial Course and Tunnel of Trees are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Springs Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • The Highlands - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 19 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palette Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Muer Kitchens - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Harbor House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Downtown Harbor House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Harbor House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Harbor House located?

Located in the heart of Harbor Springs, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Lake Michigan. Donald Ross Memorial Course and Harbor Springs Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean pet friendly lots of space ample kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbor Springs

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nostalgic Cottage - Great Location

Classic Michigan cottage with all the charm. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick ski getaway

Convenient for ski weekend with college age kids, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in harbor springs

This home sits a short walk away from bluff drive and downtown harbor springs. The home was as advertised and met all our needs during our stay. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location

The house is located a short walk to Main Street in Harbor Springs. Location was great. House is older, but was set up to easily accommodate our two families who stayed the weekend for a sporting tournament. We did alert the owner to a couple of things that needed attention regarding cleanliness that I’m hoping will be attended to. Overall, it was an okay stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

Place was a great value. It was exactly what we were looking for in a weekend getaway. It has all the necessary amenities and the charm of a quaint cottage. If you are looking for lots of TVs and modern upgrades you may want to look elsewhere, but the location and property are perfect for getting to all the local attractions. Check-in Check-out was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowmobile trip

2 blocks from trail head

10/10 Excellent

Dione M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaibt and Cozy

This is our second stay here and we will be back. The area is historic and sweet and the homes location is central to most things in the area. The house is rustic, lived in and charming. There is plenty of room for the whole family including your pets. The not shiny new and perfect makes you feel like you are visiting your hrandma.perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, close to town, Petoskey and Pellston. Beds very comfortable and kitchen well stocked, very neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool Place

Nice old school place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very comfortable place to stay in Harbor Springs. Convenient to everything we wanted to do. Appreciate that the house is dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Stay

The stay was nice. The location was perfect. It was quiet and you can walk to downtown. The beds were very firm but that could be good or bad depending on your preference.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kallie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

We planned a stay here, close to the Highlands for a ski trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marjorie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter 2024

Lovely older home near lots of trees. In a great location. Was very clean and true too description on listing. Would suggest they have firewood for the wood burning stove they describe in the property description. The only issue we had was with the 1st floor bathroom shower and some squirrels who might of gotten in to some walls. But it is an older home so not 100% from where the noise came from.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHIL P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful charming getaway

Located in a historic side of Harbor Springs this house has plenty of space for our 6 guests, an infant and dogs. Neighboring up to an elementary and middle school, great playgrounds for kiddos. Fenced in backyard for dogs to enjoy. A few blocks from downtown, grocery, harbor, this was an excellent location for a relaxing time with family. Felt very safe. Only downfall would be a little musty, had to open windows upon arrival and that took care of it. A few stains on the carpets but nothing egregious. House was STOCKED with pots/pans/towels/truly everything needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dione

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy comfortable and lived in. Did not feel like i had to worry my kids might make a mess. They even had a table and chairs to use in the living room for the kids to craft or play games. We loved it and plan on coming back to this house again. Lots of room inside and out to spread out for our family.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Fun

Had a lovely time at this property. We hope to come back again. House needs a little bit of updates. Very charming home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Dusty, dirty moldy dishes in dishwasher. Broken chairs at game table.

Took pictures but I dont know where to post them
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carol L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Renter Beware

This is an older home that has neither been maintained or deep cleaned. We rented for a month but left after a few days. Between tripped gfi and breaker, and lack of cleanliness we were not enjoying the stay. The ceilings, paint, furniture, carpets and appliances need to be replaced. These are long term issues. Unfortunately we did not receive any refund so a very expensive mistake.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B., Findlay, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing enjoyable Property

We arrived at our "home" for our 2-week vacation in Harbor Springs. This was the first time renting this location, and we were apprehensive if this location met our previous expectations from other rentals in the area. Upon entering this property, all apprehensiveness disappeared! The layout and amount of space had a comfortable 'your home' feel. The front porch is delightful. We spent most of our time there either working or entertaining. The inside is as described by the owner. Downstairs master attached to a bathroom. This is also the downstairs shared bathroom. Upstairs are two rooms with three beds and a bathroom. Plenty of fans are available for the warmer days. The extra room with bunk beds and a pullout couch adds extra charm. We will be coming to Harbor Springs and this property next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J., Grand Ledge Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home in great location

Large home perfect for a large group of 10 people. Comfortable living room. One first floor bedroom. Plenty of table space. The bonus room was perfect for the kids, bunk beds, couch that makes into bed and their own TV. They loved having their own place. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pet friendly

comfortable stay, nice place for pets. Door lock is a little tricky, pull toward you then enter code. Very nice neighborhood with friendly neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed being able to walk drive to all our favorite Harbor Springs spots. Thanks for sharing the home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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