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Classic Lake Michigan Harbor Springs Cottage

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan

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Beach
Beach
Beach
Beach
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Harbor Springs, MI

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Lake Michigan Harbor Springs Cottage

Charming Harbor Springs family cottage in historic association with half mile of private association Lake Michigan beach. Cottage has five bedrooms(7 beds), sleeps 12, three full baths, 3 fireplaces, 2 covered porches. Updated open and bright kitchen. View of Lake Michigan with a short, magical walk to the pristine beach. This property has been listed on Airbnb for over three years and has a five star rating.

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Idylwilde, a neighbourhood in Harbor Springs. Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery 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.
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Harbor Springs, MI

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Panera - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪State Road Provisisons - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lake Michigan Harbor Springs Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Classic Lake Michigan Harbor Springs Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Lake Michigan Harbor Springs Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Lake Michigan Harbor Springs Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Lake Michigan Harbor Springs Cottage located?

Located in Idylwilde, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was exactly as described! Thanks for a good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Wonderful cottage

The cottage was perfect for me and my friends. A great space, and yard, and so close to the beach. The host was outstanding in communication and addressing questions I had prior to the stay. Would stay here again! A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
I'm so happy your group had a great getaway! Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Great location

Beautiful, peaceful, majestic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you, I'm happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JASON V.

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

Such a wonderful location

Great communication, super relaxing and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Family Getaway

Wonderful property for a multi-generation family trip. Comfortable for children with a large yard to play in. Quiet beach is a short walk down the road and absolutely stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
You are welcome back any time, I'm so happy you enjoyed the cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa R.

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

Wanting to Return Already!

The house was perfect, very beautiful and quaint. Host had everything we needed for our time there, was very responsive to any questions we had, and made recommendations for restaurants and activities in the surrounding area which we really loved. Would definitely want to stay there again with a larger group or with children in the future, it has it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you for the lovely review, you are welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Review of Harbor Springs Idlewyld Cottage

This place was amazing. Quiet location, right near a private beach shared with a few other cottages (though we only once saw someone else on the beach), and a beautiful older house. We came up with 8 adults and 4 kids, and there was plenty of room in the house to hang out. There was also a great fire pit with a wood pile, a hammock, great grill, and a wonderful kitchen to cook in. We had a the best time showing the family Northern Michigan, and it was only 5 minutes to Harbor Springs! Kelle was a wonderful host and I would gladly stay there again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed your visit to our little sanctuary!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Wonderful stay

Two families with 4 kids age 8 to 12. Spent the weekend here for proximity to a tournament in Petoskey. The house is super convenient to downtown Harbor Springs for stores and restaurants. Its a surprisingly easy walk to the beach and its right on the Tunnel of Trees so the location honestly couldn't be better.Its a cute, quintessential lake/summer cabin with a lot of vintage/antique decoration. The kitchen is quite modern and has it all. There is loads of living room and lounge space. There is lots of outdoor space to run around and have a bonfire. Bathrooms are a little old fashioned but perfectly functional for all types. Beds are large and comfortable. Heat/ac is a little challenging to get right but there is plenty of it.All in all a great stay that was very comfortable for our family and met all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
I appreciate your feedback and I am happy you had a nice getaway! Thank you so much
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patty B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Totally disappointed

The house is really tired and run down. One bedroom had a bed was inches from the ground with its head and foot boards listing into the bed. The room was uninhabitable !! Back yard has so many ant hills in was dangerous to have kids play out there, which produced mini ants in the house. Absolutely no water views for a beach house…an .over sell!!! No bars of soap in the showers, no air conditioning and porch sisal rugs were eaten by animals and moldy. We reached out the Kelli, homeowner with our reviews to no avail..the house should not be a rental. The front door had a broken window that looked like a break-in…..just tape around it. Freezer was dirty and no paper towels or napkins. It was a disaster and we left a day early.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

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

Beautiful Northern Michigan get away

We had a wonderful time. Relaxing. So close to the waterfront. Lots of different accessible options for adventures near the property. The location is great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Friends in Michigan

The house was exceptional, very nice location and the walk to the lake was about 200 yards no more. Everything went very well and the owner kept in contact and saw to all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelle Rodrigues

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