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Wonderful Downtown Harbor Springs Cottage, quick walk to shops and restaurants!

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Located one block off Main St. and just steps away from shops and restaurants.
A great place to sit and relax any time of the day.
Come in and see our newly renovated cottage.
View from kitchen into mudroom.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Harbor Springs Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Andrew J. Blackbird Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donald Ross Memorial Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Wonderful Downtown Harbor Springs Cottage, quick walk to shops and restaurants!

The Spinnaker Cottage ~ Just off Main! - Sleeps 6

Newly renovated cottage in the heart of the charming downtown area. One block from local shops and restaurants and only a 10 minute drive to the ski resorts.

Welcome to this clean and sophisticated cottage with all new finishes and furnishings. You will love the outdoor patio with exclusive eating area and ambient string lights to set off your evening happy hour.

The home comfortably sleeps six with one king bed and two queen beds. Both baths are remodeled with subway tile and new fixtures. The white kitchen offers granite counters and new appliances. A gas log fireplace keeps things cozy on cold nights and new A/C to keep you cool in the summer months.

So many restaurants, beaches, a movie theater, and shopping are just a stroll away. Just park the car and spend some time in this iconic resort town where everything is local and walkable.

This location is ideal for all season adventures: fall color tours, hiking, biking, downhill and cross country skiing, golfing, and boating, kayaking and paddle -boarding in the Little Traverse Bay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
This property is suitable for large parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2032456vb
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
Note from host: This property is suitable for large parties.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cottage is in the city centre. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Donald Ross Memorial Course and Tunnel of Trees. Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Andrew J. Blackbird Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Donald Ross Memorial Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • The Highlands - 12 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jet's Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Highlands Cafeteria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rodrigo's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Out To Lunch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Downtown Harbor Springs Cottage, quick walk to shops and restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wonderful Downtown Harbor Springs Cottage, quick walk to shops and restaurants!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Downtown Harbor Springs Cottage, quick walk to shops and restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Downtown Harbor Springs Cottage, quick walk to shops and restaurants!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Downtown Harbor Springs Cottage, quick walk to shops and restaurants! located?

Located in Downtown Harbor Springs, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Lake Michigan. Donald Ross Memorial Course and Harbor Springs Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Great family vacation spot!

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Cozy, well provisioned, and in a great location, We loved our vacation!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay in Harbor Springs. Thank you for you kind review. We love the location too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay as always! We've stayed here a number of times for ski trips. The house is well stocked and extremely clean. Great location for walks into town and a short drive from Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. Kris is wonderful to work with! We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Thanks Emily! You are a wonderful guest and we love that you enjoy our cottage and the lovely Harbor Springs area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

In town Harbor Springs

Perfect for our group of 5…great location and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for a perfect get away. We took advantage of everything this fantastic cottage has to offer, from the kayaks to the bikes and the well appointed patio! Thanks for a wonderful summer get away!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and had the chance to use the kayaks! We love getting out on the water and enjoying the bay! That’s a great picture - thanks for sharing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

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

Great Stay!

This was a wonderful home to stay in as we explored this area in Michigan. Would recommend and stay again. Just wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2021
Thank you Nichole! I am glad you enjoyed your stay and had fun in Northern Michigan.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi C.

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

Perfect July 4th

We had a wonderful time staying over the July 4th holiday. Great location and super comfortable house. There is a great deck area that we practically lived on! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Hi Mimi, I am glad you and your family had a nice holiday in Harbor Springs! The location is key to enjoying this lovely town! Thanks for your nice recommendation, Kris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Ski Weekend

Our 4th time staying at the Spinnaker - everything was perfect and we appreciated the flexibility and responsiveness of Kris! We love the coziness and location - it’s great for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the cutest little cottage! Bathrooms and kitchen meticulously updated. Super cozy living room with fireplace. Great place to relax after a day of skiing. Adorable little town with restaurants and shoppes! Everything was very clean and smelled clean too. Owners were very responsive when we inquired about snow removal. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thanks for your wonderful review. We are glad it was a cozy retreat for you after a day of skiing. Harbor Springs is a great place to visit in the winter. Happy New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Sweet

Great location, clean, remodeled, nice outdoor seating with grill and fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Hi John, We are happy to hear that you had a nice time and enjoyed the outdoor space. We love it too! Thanks, Kris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Great space in the heart of town

Great, cozy rental in an amazing location. Everything was clean and orderly. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2024
We are glad you liked it! We love the location too. Thanks for your kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful stay in Harbor Springs. The house is in a perfect location. It is very clean and has everything you would need and more! We loved playing board games on the deck. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Hi Lauren, We are glad you liked the location. It’s nice to hear that the cottage was well suited for you and your family and that you enjoyed playing games out on the deck! Thanks for your review and enjoy the rest of your summer, Kris Kennedy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casimira R.

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

Very relaxing

Really enjoyed our long weekend. The outdoor setup was especially peaceful and relaxing with the couch and fire pit. The beds were very comfortable and enjoyed walking to the shops and restaurants. Hosts were also very responsive when we reached out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Hi Casimira, We are glad to hear that you had a nice, relaxing time at our cottage and enjoyed the outdoor area! It is such a peaceful town! Thanks, Kris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

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

The perfect spot!

Super clean, just as described and an amazing location!! So fun to walk around downtown, and a quick drive to skiing. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great Getaway

Such a lovely home. Owners pay attention to detail. Great outdoor space too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
We are happy you were able to spend some time outside using the deck. We enjoy it very much too. Thanks for your kind review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Great location!

Walking distance to everything. Awesome awesome quiet spot close to whatever you’re looking for. Walking to farmers market on Saturday morning was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
So glad you liked the nice, quiet location. It's nice to hear that you were able to go to the Farmer's market. We love all the things this small town has to offer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolores F.

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

Great cottage in Harbor Springs

Marina, shopping, great restaurants are all walking distance (within 3 blocks). Charming, clean and updated. Would definitely stay again. D. Franks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Beautiful renovated Home

We had a great time in this beautiful home. Location was perfect to walk downtown. Kris the owner was very easy to work with. Would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2021
Thank you Michelle! I am glad you liked the location and enjoyed your stay in Harbor Springs!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Clean and Comfortable

My family stayed here for a long weekend in September. The updated house is very clean and comfortable. The location is awesome as we could walk or bike anywhere in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay in Harbor Springs at our cottage. We love the location too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Amazing location

This house was perfect! The location is two blocks from downtown so easy to get to anything. Nice and spacious and good sized bedrooms. Had anything you needed for your stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
I am glad you enjoyed your stay in Harbor Springs and the cottage met your vacation needs. You are welcome to come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary O.

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

Wonderful

We’ve been to HS seven times using VRBO each time. This property is, by far, our favorite!. it was exactly as advertised and the quality of the cottage and location too downtown were both a “10”. This is now our “go to” property!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thanks for your nice review Gary! We are so glad you picked our cottage as your favorite. We hope you can book your stay with us again when you come back to visit Harbor Springs!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl V.

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

Harbor Springs Past and Present

This little house is the perfect mix of rich Harbor Springs history and beautifully updated features. 3 blocks from the heart of town, the quiet and quaint neighborhood is the perfect location. The 3 mattresses are fantastic, the kitchen is well equipped, and the indoor and outdoor fireplaces made for cozy gatherings. The host was very responsive. Such a gem!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the wonderful town of Harbor Springs. Thank you for leaving a nice review. We also love the location of the cottage and how easy it is to walk downtown!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Excellent stay in Harbor Springs

We enjoyed our stay in this cottage (couple with two older kids), which was a short drive to Highlands at Harbor Springs (formerly Boyne Highlands). Parts of it have been maintained and beautifully restored from when it was built in the early 1900s, while also modernized with modern fixtures and amenities. Beds were very comfortable. Super clean. All appliances newer and in good working order. Have a meal or two at Pierson’s and pick up some Tom’s Mom’s cookies! Downtown Harbor Springs is right there. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2022
We are so glad you were able to visit the wonderful town of Harbor Springs and that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. It's a great place to visit any time of the year with the ski hills, the hiking trails, the cute downtown and the harbor!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn C.

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

Perfect cottage for family of 4

We loved our stay at the Spinnaker Cottage. It’s very well redone while maintaining some of the original character. It felt very clean and was everything our young family of 4 needed. We have been coming to Harbor Springs every summer for 5 years and this has been our favorite rental thus far. It’s walkable to everything and quiet. We worried about being at the bottom of the big hill on Arbor St but you’re just past it and it was never an issue. Would recommend this cottage to anyone looking to stay in town.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Spinnaker Cottage. Thank you for your nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nella V.

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

End of summer Getaway

Both my husband and I are slightly handicapped so we really appreciated that there was only one step up from garage into the cottage. Our family loved the mattresses upstairs and the huge shower. All was newly renovated. The kitchen and laundry and bathroom on main floor were also. What more can I say? Location Location Location!!! The best restaurants shops and beach only a few blocks away. Great biking too! We had a wonderful time. Hope I can come back again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Easy Access to Downtown Harbor Springs

This property was small but extremely comfortable and very well designed. It has a farmhouse type of feel to it particularly in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room (which are beautifully re-done). The bedrooms are great and mattress was one of the best we have ever slept on. We also loved the outside side deck/porch with the furniture and lighting and made good use of it during the day and evening. We had a need to reach out to owners a couple of times before, during, and after our stay and found them to be extremely accessible and helpful. House is located one block away from the historical beautiful Main Street and made for some great strolls through town to shop, grab breakfast/dinner. The town is incredibly quaint and is located on one of the most scenic harbors that we have visited throughout our travels. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kris Kennedy

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We enjoy going up to Harbor Springs because there is so much to explore in Northern Michigan. We love to walk a few short blocks to downtown to enjoy shopping and dining or watching a movie at the cute theater in town. The drive through the tunnel of trees is beautiful with a stop to Pond Hill Farm! (That is where our family photo was taken). Harbor Springs is a nice place to visit all year round! We love the sandy beaches and biking in the summer and the skiing is great in the winter with Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands less than 10 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

The quaint and magical feel of the small harbor town makes for a lovely vacation retreat in northern Michigan. The bike paths, beaches, country vineyards, and ski resorts are easily accessible. It is a charming town for short or long term visits throughout the entire year.

What makes this property unique

It is within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants. You can enjoy this amazing town when you step right outside. Our kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies and we have an outdoor grill, so you can go out to eat or stay in.
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