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Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs

Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs

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"The Boat House", Near Skiing, Near Town, Family Friendly
Welcome to the beach!
Steps from beach to Boat House
Boat House Deck
Stairs up to Boat House

Overview of Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Harbor Springs, MI
  • Popular LocationHarbor Springs Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNub's Nob Ski Area15 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Highlands18 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bunkbed

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

1 bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs

Come enjoy this family friendly beach apartment in a private community. The property features 2 bedrooms (1 king, 2 bunk beds) and a bath. The great room includes kitchenette with Thermador cooktop, small refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, toaster, and a complete set of Calphalon Cookware Herbs, spices, sugar, coffee and tea, as well as soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and paper products. There is a washer/dryer combo in the bathroom. The Boat House also has HD TV, AC/heat, charcoal Weber grill on large deck overlooking the private beach--access to 60 feet of waterfront! A garden railroad (G gauge) next door is fun for children and adults! Check out what's happening in the workshop as well. Unfortunately the Boathouse is not pet-friendly or accessible for wheelchairs as there is an outdoor flight of stairs to access the apartment.

Property manager

Pam Comer
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view
Summer view from upper level deck
UpNorth Getaway almost in the Heart of the City
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (145 reviews)
UpNorth Getaway almost in the Heart of the City

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking on property including beach
Guests must respect quiet times (10pm to 9am). This includes music, gatherings and children. Access to Association park not included in rental.
Fires are only allowed in the provided fire pit on the beach, must be adult supervised and not left unattended. Fires are not allowed on the deck.
Absolutely no smoking, firearms or fireworks are allowed on property (including beach).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this apartment is on the beach. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tunnel of Trees and Donald Ross Memorial Course. Consider Lavender Hill Farm for a night out or Cheboiganing Preserve if you're traveling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
Map
Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 5 min drive
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 15 min drive
  • The Highlands - 18 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min drive
  • Wendy's - 21 min drive
  • Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - 17 min drive
  • Filmore's J W Family Restaurant - 21 min drive
  • Duffy's Garage & Grille - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugh D., Roanoke, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter comes to boathouse
Great facility - Great location - Great hosts ---Will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place and Beach
My husband and I stayed at the Boat House and loved it. It was very clean, updated, had all amenities needed and the private beach was perfect. The location was quiet and within close range to the tunnel of trees, Petoskey, parks and shopping. I recommend going to the Pond Hill Farm (5 minutes away) for plenty of children activities, food, beverages and a band. We had a great stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at the Boat House
The boat house was sparkling clean and perfect for my stay! I had such a wonderful time and Pam was great. Very easy to communicate with. Thank you so much for your hospitality. I’ll be back next year for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful. A gem of a place.
Relaxing and very comfortable. The hosts are top notch. Dave's gauge G railroad a must see.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place
3 Girlfriends stayed two nights. Long walks on the beach, short trips to Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Host Dave shared his passion with his boat, plane and trains and gave us a tour of his workshop. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pam Comer

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Dave and I have always loved traveling and have stayed in many vacation rentals over the past 20 years. We originally built the garage apartment next door for our son and his family but they're only here for 2 weeks a year. Now we want to share our slice of beach, lake and fun with fellow travelers.

Why they chose this property

The cottage next door, where we live fulltime, was built in 1880 and moved from Harbor Point to its current location by horses across frozen Lake Michigan at the turn of the 20th Century. My great grandparents, grandparents, my father, my aunts, myself, my children and now my grandchildren have spent every summer here since 1920 when my father was brought up here on the train in a laundry basket!

What makes this property unique

My grandfather came up to Bay View when he was eleven. He came back up in 1920 looking for a summer rental for his young family to escape the heat in Indianapolis. My grandmother vetted his choices over the phone by asking, "How do you get to the beach?" The other two cottages involved crossing railroad tracks and roads. When talking about this cottage, the answer was, "You just cross the sidewalk."

Languages:

English

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