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Gorgeous cottage short walk from downtown, beach and minutes to ski hills.

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, white countertops, a central island with chairs, a stove, and a coffee machine.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, and a staircase leading to another level.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a striped sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table with books.
A single-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Andrew J. Blackbird Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnel of Trees
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Harbor Springs

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Downtown Harbor Springs, a neighbourhood in Harbor Springs. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Donald Ross Memorial Course and Tunnel of Trees. Consider Lavender Hill Farm for a night out or Great Lakes Center for the Arts if you're travelling with kids.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Andrew J. Blackbird Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Donald Ross Memorial Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tunnel of Trees - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 9 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Panera - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪North Perk Coffee - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Grain Train Natural Foods Market - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous cottage short walk from downtown, beach and minutes to ski hills. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous cottage short walk from downtown, beach and minutes to ski hills.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous cottage short walk from downtown, beach and minutes to ski hills.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous cottage short walk from downtown, beach and minutes to ski hills.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous cottage short walk from downtown, beach and minutes to ski hills. located?

This family-friendly Harbor Springs holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Lake Michigan. Tunnel of Trees and Donald Ross Memorial Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was exactly as portrayed on the listing. It was nicely updated and the location was fantastic. Highly recommend this if you're in the Harbor Springs/Petoskey area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everytthing was great, Thansk
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation house, very clean, perfect location close to downtown. Really appreciate the amount of storage in bedroom dressers for clothes and closets in each room. Bathrooms were clean and updated. Very child friendly, my kids loved the bunk room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely visit. Close to town and ugatta regatta was the second weekend of our stay.Beds were comfortable and plenty of room in main areas. Back yard and deck was also very handy as we ate meals out there. Home is beautiful and fully stocked with baby items, kitchen utensils and cookware.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vaca!

We had a great time once again in harbor springs! This house has the perfect location and plenty of room for the whole family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and entry/exit was very simple. The host was very responsive and overall this was a 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Another good time. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Perfect for our large family! We so loved our time here! It was such a great space for our group. We stayed for two weeks and we were still sad to leave!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks Amanda! We hope you made memories with your family and will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advertised

Super house, great location, adorable town. Hope this is the first of many stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home in town

Beautiful decor and well stocked. Easy check-in. Perfect for multi-family weekend. Loved the kitchen and family area to gather everyone for post skiing pizza and movies!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Kristi for your kind words. Please come back and stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place to stay in Harbor Springs

Our weekend was perfect. City Cottage was in great location and was a perfect location for celebrating my 65th birthday with my sister and daughters and granddaughter. Only suggestion I would make is to include soap in bathrooms and Shampoo/Conditioner in showers!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, very cute home

We stayed for a ski weekend at nubs. Property is in a great location, clean, updated and very cute. Owners did a great job updating. I recommend and would stay again. No issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend

What a wonderful gem! My husband and two adult children really enjoyed our stay. The property manager was very communicative. The house is really comfortable and cozy. We had a great trip and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend with friends

It was a lovely comfortable house. Up to date and clean. Very friendly to interact with owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
Thank you Diane! Hope to have you as our guest next year! Shauna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top notch

From the moment we pulled in the driveway and saw the Christmas lights on the porch we knew this was a top notch rental. Absolutely gorgeous inside Beautifully decorated. Seriously can not wait to come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! We can't wait to have you back:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property in the heart of Harbor Springs!We had an amazing stay—this home is in a perfect location, right in the center of town. The owners were fantastic to work with and very responsive. The kitchen was well-stocked and functional, and the common areas were spacious and comfortable—great for relaxing or gathering as a group. Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and generously sized. Hoping to rent again for the 4th of July!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home in a perfect location!

This home is a wonderful place to stay! The owners are so nice and very quick to reply with answers to questions. The layout of the first floor is so comfortable and relaxing for a group of people. We were lucky to have beautiful weather during our stay so we were able to enjoy the lovely patio/backyard. The entire home was very clean and beautifully decorated. We would love to stay there again on our next trip to Harbor Springs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Cindy for your kind words. Please be our guest again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

We had a small family gathering in Harbor Springs and this place was perfect and just as described! The house is well equipped and nicely updated! Location is ideal with ability to walk around downtown. We’d love having fires in the backyard! I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home

Felt comfortable immediately after walking in. The house has everything you need and is maintained nicely. The owners are wonderful to work with and quick to answer questions. I am sure this is the cleanest and most equipped house in the area!
Stayed 50 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Location, Location!

Have stayed in this little in-town charmer twice. Plenty of space and amenities. So nice to get up early and walk downtown for coffee to start the day. Owner was very flexible and responsive from the start of my booking through the departure. Everything you need is here. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski weekend

The host responded very quickly about renting and each time a question was asked. The house was clean and tidy. Lots a room to sit both living room and kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming, well setup home

We stayed at this home with three kids under 10 and 2 sets of in-laws. The location was excellent, walking distance to downtown and the beach. The home was very well put together, very charming with modern, good taste finishes. The home is better than the pictures, which were good to begin with. If ever I’m Harbor Springs, we would look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

harbor springs

we love staying in harbor springs when we come up yo ski in the winter. it’s a great spot to have as a home base. we have been making trips up in the winter for the last 5 years. this house is now our favorite. perfect for 2 families to share. the downstairs has a huge kitchen w everything and the family room gave us lots of space to hang out and play cards. we would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, fantastic home!

We were pleasantly surprised when we opened the door to this home. The decor and finishes are top notch. The living spaces are all large and accommodated our two families perfectly. I don't feel the pictures accurately show how spacious this home feels. The outdoor patio space and lighting is definitely the perfect way to end a day at the beach. Thanks again for letting us use your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our cottage and we look forward to having you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, fantastic Harbor location

The house was literally like stepping into a TV show renovation masterpiece-gorgeous decoration, comfortable furniture, great layout for families, a chef’s kitchen complete with separate bar area, and awesome front and back porch/yard areas. It was within walking distance to everything you could want in Harbor Springs-the beach, restaurants, shopping, parks, and of course fudge and ice cream. Communication with the owners was prompt and helpful and the house was fully stocked and ready for families (high chair, pack-n-play, toms of toys/games, beach towels, you name it. Will definitely rent again if we come to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your super kind words!! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and do hope you return.
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