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Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Quiet, Newer Petoskey Family Vacation Home.
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Bear River Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Traverse History Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

four

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

one

1 Queen Bed

three

1 Double Bed

two

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

half

Toilet

one

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home

Recently built vacation accomodation,9 rooms, 2 deck addition, on a quiet, wide double lot, in Petoskey. This totally private vacation retreat was recently built on the wooded property near the original owner's residence. Lots of private open space around the home. Plenty of parking. Beautiful 6 panel- pine doors, white maple, hardwood floors throughout (no musty, germy carpets). Nicely decorated with various interesting exhibits. High ceilings in all rooms. Located on a large, level deep grassy double lot, perfect for all game playing. Easy walk to downtown area. Large deck with campfire area, smaller rear outpost deck. Wi fi Internet. Full size washer and dryer. Fully equipped kitchen. Large refrigerator, new Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove and Oven. Air conditioning, Gas log interior fireplace.
Lots of free polished and natural Petoskey stones for all guests. Owner will play guitar for group, at the campfire if asked. The home has a unique, artistic feel to it, relative to the beautiful northern Michigan area. Guests often comment on the excellent, convenient, quiet location, the unique interesting interior layout and the comforting coziness of the home. The backyard is wooded and rustic with a perfect walking area for pets. The Owner is a well-known Petoskey Stone artist, acoustic guitar player, builder and mechanic. Petoskey stones, which the guests find, will be polished by owner. A special Petoskey stone finding map, can be provided. A wonderful, wide hiking trail, along the beautiful Bear River, which leads to Lake Michigan waterfront and the downtown area, is just 2 blocks away. Mackinac Island ferry boats are just 1/2 hour drive away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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
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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
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Check out by 11 am
Relax and enjoy your day
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Petoskey

Located in Petoskey, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park, while Little Traverse History Museum and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Consider Lavender Hill Farm for a night out or Cheboiganing Preserve if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bear River Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Little Traverse History Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Petoskey Bayfront Light Beacon Station - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mi Tequila - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Back Lot - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Julienne Tomatoes - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪City Park Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Petoskey holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bear River and Lake Michigan. Bear River Park and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie & John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as listed. Beds were comfortable, and good living area to hang out in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! Al was super friendly. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean place. Owner super nice. Close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan (Jody) C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Al, the host, is definitely what makes the stay memorable. He is a very sweet, talented, and generous man. The home itself was very comfortable for my husband and me, and our two dogs. The kitchen and living area were a good size, and there are four bedrooms! The home is close enough to the downtown area to walk to the shops and restaurants, and the waterfront is just beyond that. Great place for a small group like ours or a whole family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The layout was a bit quirky, but the house was comfortable and warm. Kitchen counter space was small, but there were two tables to help with prep and all the appliances worked great. Two of the four bedrooms had no closet or dresser space, but the beds were comfortable and there were plenty of blankets and quilts. The main bath is off one of the bedrooms, but the tub and shower worked and there were plenty of towels. The half bath is behind the kitchen and all the plumbing worked well. The house is nicely decorated and the host provided polished Petoskey stones to take home. Al was very welcoming (although we only saw him once when he came by outside to pick up the mail). I accidentally left a cookie tin behind and he kindly agreed to hold it for me until I can return and retrieve it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in his home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and clean. The host was incredibly kind and helpful; he even gave us polished Petoskey stones and custom made a necklace for my mother. We had an excellent vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, price, pet friendly and response of host. Had a lot of room to move around. Our only downside was the shower pressure. It seems to still be a work in progress but overall they rocked it out for us. We are low key kinda people so overall give it a 4 out of 5 stars.
Ability to add our grand dog to our family time was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home. Spacious and clean. Interesting layout as built by the owner. Polished Petoskey stones set out as a gift for us. Easy check-in and out. Thanks Al!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was responsive. House was clean, had all that we needed in the kitchen, linens, etc.Went for a softball tournament, so really only needed a place to sleep. Loved being able to bring our dogs. Location was close to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
We did not stay there, we got there, saw the houses around this house and felt unsafe. The aesthetic of the house was not acceptable to us. The house was clean on the inside but dark. We walked through the house and left, knowing we were forgoing our money. We ended up staying in a pet friendly motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Convenient Charming!! Al’s place was great for our group!! There was plenty of space for everyone and the dogs loved it too! The beautiful Petosky stones were a lovely bonus! Al is very responsive and check in and out was a breeze!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Cozy place to stay!

Al’s place is spacious, clean and very close to downtown area! We had a great time! And we enjoyed Petoskey rocks! We would stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac M.

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

Great stay for nubs nob

Responsive host, lots of beds, great location, great price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conner C.

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

Great place

Great location, right next to downtown Petosky. It’s a cozy place to stay, with tons of room, and was very reasonably priced!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Loved the house

We loved the house. The location is absolutely perfect. Al is a great host and was so welcoming. Our kids loved searching for petoskey rocks, and Al was able to give them tips on where to search. He was so kind and also gave them several polished stones. We loved exploring Petoskey. Bear River Park was a really near area right in the middle of downtown. Thanks Al, and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful location. Quite neighborhood everything you could need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great location, price

Nice quiet location, walkable to downtown. Plenty of space with cozy atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Great location to ski areas

I was very happy with our choice of staying here. We have 2 old dogs and we were worried about ski areas being too far away from them. But skiing was close and downtown was closer so we didn’t have to worry. Also good yard and nice neighborhood. The owner was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn O.

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

Great Ski Bungalow

We had three couples stay together for a ski weekend with dogs in tow. Super accommodating on check-in and check-out times! Lovely location! Such great price too for the area! We would stay there again, for sure! The layout is unusual, with a breeze through bedroom, but it works!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Close to town

Al's house was a good place to spend a few days with family. We especially liked the location and walked to downtown several times. Al also gave us Petoskey stones that he polished himself!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

becky b.

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

Had a great time

Property owner very nice, had a great time walking down town and at the beach finding petoskey stones!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurt B.

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

Just as advertised.

Wonderful location and had everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Great

We had a great time. It is a great location to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Great Location within a short walk of Downtown Petoskey

Cute location that sleeps more comfortably than you’d think. Great Location within a short walk of Downtown Petoskey, bit of a hike up a hill on the way back up but manageable. 2nd time staying and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Al Frost

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Friendly College Science Graduate, with Grad school. Petoskey Stone Artist, Musician, Log Home Builder, Handyman, Mechanic and a Father of 2 . (Lots of free beautiful Polished Petoskey Stones are given to our guests).

Why they chose this property

The home is only a few years old and the beautiful white maple hardwood floors, and high ceilings, really set it apart from the average carpeted dwelling. The high, wood covered ceilings, 6 panel pine doors and beautiful fireplace area make the home special. The area is quiet and peaceful located on a double lot on a side street. Easily sleeps 9 in beds and there are 2 large sofas. A perfect setting for a vacation and a Family reunion.

What makes this property unique

Free Petoskey Stones, The owner will play guitar for the group. A quiet , double lot area. Easily walk to downtown and waterfront area. Beautiful white maple floors (no allergy ridden, germy carpets). A great place to stay , relax and then go out and explore the Northern Michigan area. Only 35 miles from Mackinac Island Ferry. Near ski areas. Has a unique , friendly comforting atmosphere .

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