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Harbor Springs Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1.5BA | Stairs Required | 1,500 Sq Ft
Kitchen | Coffee Maker | Spices
Furnished Patio | Gas Grill
Living Room | Central A/C & Heating | Smart TV | Free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Street parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Harbor Springs Winter Retreat ~ 6 Mi to Skiing!

Fully Remodeled in 2020 | 7 Miles to Nubs Nob Ski Resort | Washer & Dryer

Enjoy a Michigan winter escape with a stay at this 3-bed, 1.5-bath Harbor Springs vacation rental! Centrally located, this townhome sits mere steps from restaurants, and local shops, and just 6 miles to seasonal fun at Boyne Highlands Resort. Shred the slopes at a nearby ski resort, sample local wine at Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery, or enjoy a cross-country ski trip through Petoskey State Park.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Patio w/ gas grill
- Private yard w/ badminton court + rackets

MAIN FEATURES
- 2 Smart TVs, DVD player
- 8-person dining table

KITCHEN
- Fully equipped, gas range stove & oven, stainless steel appliances
- Cooking basics & spices
- Drip coffee maker, toaster oven

GENERAL
- Washer & dryer
- Central A/C
- Towels/linens, basic toiletries, hair dryer

TODDLER FRIENDLY
- High chair
- Baby gates

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 3 steps to enter
- Half bathroom on 1st floor

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Nearby activities: hiking, boating, health & beauty spa, massage therapy, bike trails & paddleboard/kayak rentals
- 6 miles to Petoskey State Park
- 6 miles to Boyne Mountain Resort
- 7 miles to Nubs Nob Ski Resort
- 10 miles to Tunnel of Trees
- 11 miles to Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery
- 17 miles to Hidden River Golf Club
- 20 miles to Pellston Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 3 steps to enter. While it offers a half bathroom on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access the bedrooms and bathroom on the 2nd floor
- The property was fully remodeled in 2020, including appliances, fixtures, window treatments, everything down to the light switches and outlets

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About the area

Harbor Springs

Downtown Harbor Springs, a neighbourhood in Harbor Springs, is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Andrew J. Blackbird Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Donald Ross Memorial Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tunnel of Trees - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 8 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jet's Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rodrigo's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Out To Lunch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Highlands Cafeteria - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable place. Great location - near downtown and market, 10 min to ski hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Hi Robert, and thanks for the nice review! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to see your crew again soon! This is shaping up to be the best ski-ride season in the last 15 or so years, crazy good since mid-December! Keep my contact info handy; if you would like to come back get in touch before booking. I know of a way to save you a couple $100.Take care, Juan
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, affordable stay! Hosts were incredibly kind and very communicative! They were very accommodating to our young kids and made sure we had a pack and play, high chair and baby gates for the stairs!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
From the owner: “Sarah, thank you for the kind words. Jennifer and I are so glad you enjoyed your visit to Harbor and found our place to your liking! If you find yourselves thinking about a return trip, we hope you'll consider letting Jennifer and me host your family again so we have a chance to earn that 5th star! All you need to do is give us a heads-up, and we’ll take care of the rest! Thanks again for choosing to stay with us; it was our pleasure.”
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sydney a.

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

Great house in harbor springs.

This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2022
Shared from the owners: "Thanks so much for choosing to stay with us! We hope to have you back soon, please get in touch if you have any special requests."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Great visit

Enjoyed this very cutely decorated, super clean, and conveniently located townhome for a fun girls (old ladies) weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2021
Shared by the owner: "Hi Carla, Sounds like your girls trip went well, we're lucky you picked our place for the weekend! We look forward to having you back any time of year. Best, Juan and Jennifer"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great spot close to downtown

Our stay was great and had everything we needed. Walking distance to downtown, 10 minutes to boyne and nubs. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2024
From the owner: ''Hey Ryan, being one I have a special place in my heart for skiers. We gamble on the weather and hope for the best so thanks for choosing to stay with us this time. The weather may be unpredictable but you can count on consistency when you press the reservation button for our Harbor getaway. Next ski season has to be better than this year, hope to see you back, cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ene S.

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

Beautiful HS

Lovely property 8 min walk to the centre of town. Very nicely appointed, clean and has everything a traveller would need. Plan to stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2024
From the Owner: "Hi Ene, we're ecstatic about the review and happy you enjoyed the visit to Harbor! If you think of something that would be a good addition (features, amenities, anything really) please let us know; guest suggestions are always welcome and a great way for us to continue to meet or exceed expectations. If you plan to visit us again, a heads-up will ensure we roll out the welcome mat!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in. Super clean. Great location in a quiet neighborhood. Loved having the grocery store across the street. Walking distance to downtown. Host responded quickly to all inquiries. Would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Hey Jeff,Thanks for the kind words, I hope the golf was just as good if not better! It would be our pleasure to have you back any time, drop me a line, let us know what your plans are and we'll have you set up. This is our home away from home, so you'll always find the conditions as if we are coming in. If you or your mates have any suggestions on how we might improve the experience please let me know. We're headed up the first week of September to enjoy some cooler weather and get the place set up for winter. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us, we know you had options. Cheers! Juan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

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

A great property in a great location!

A beautiful home in a wonderful location close to everything Harbor Springs has to offer. A short scenic walk to town which offers great restaurants, beach, shopping and marina. Clean and beautiful home that is very comfortable. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Shared from the homeowner: "'Christi, thanks for the review, I couldn't have written what you did if I'd wanted to! But it's much better coming from you and we appreciate you very much; we get a lot of satisfaction knowing that we provided a comfortable place that brought you pleasure. Please do get in touch next time you're headed this way, any time of year. Best regards, and thanks again for being our guests!"
Verified

8/10 Good

Chelsey H.

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

Great overall stay!

Overall stay was great! Family up to visit for wine tasting! Great location - easy to get to downtown. Only complaint was that the tv was super hard to work for my grandma and parents! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2023
From the owner: "I am sorry to hear you were having a hard time with the TV! Were they able to handle it? Were you able to help them? I hope you didn't have any problem with the TVs, in three years of renting this is the first time the TV had issues to be handled. Thanks for staying with us, and we hope it's easier next time you visit."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cormick W.

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

Great location, Great Townhouse

Everything was clean, well stocked and easy with this property. Stayed for a ski week with the family and really enjoyed the property. Very close to downtown, 10 minutes from the slopes. Perfect for a family stay. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2024
From the owner: ''Thanks for taking a minute to let us know about your visit! You might gamble on the weather when you book a ski trip up here but you can count on our place being up to your expectations and standards. We have rented in the past and we were often underwhelmed, if not flat out disappointed. My promise to you is you'll be pleased when you click our reservation button! We look forward to hosting your family again, it'll be snowing soon right? Cheers!''
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

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

4th of July

We enjoyed our stay. The place was nice and a good location. We had a few issues but the owner was quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Great stay

Clean/comfortable and very well managed! Thanks Juan. I am sure we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
From the Owner: "Hey Chris, good to hear your golf trip was a success! I'm ready to welcome you back any time, give me a head's up so I can set things up for you. Cheers"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Location location location

Clean and well appointed. Excellent location. Wonderful host communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
From the owner: "Jennifer, thanks for the kind review! We hope you give us a chance to try and do even better next time you consider a visit to Harbor."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

Great location and space for a family

We had a great stay! 5 nights and this place felt like home. The house was perfect for our family with 3 kids. Backyard was private and enjoyable. We loved being in walking distance to downtown harbor springs and a close drive to everything else around. Communication prior to trip with the owners was great and the listing was very accurate. We hope to come stay here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
From the owner: "Hi Jenna, thanks for the great review, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! We noticed you've already booked some time next year and have your arrival date circled on our calendar; we'll make sure to roll out the welcome wagon! In the meantime if you can think of anything we can add or improve please let us know; your suggestions help us get better!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Getaway in Harbor Springs

We had a wonderful week in Harbor Springs, MI. The place where we stayed was terrific and exceeded our expectations. The location was great - far enough away from the crowd to be quiet and private, yet close enough to enjoy the sights, eateries and activities of the town and area. The place was well furnished and very clean. We're definitely going to look at this place again if we return to this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
Dear Anonymous, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! The mystery surrounding it makes it stand out though, just wish we could thank you personally and ask what we might do to make it more enjoyable for your next visit. Top of mind right now is adding some creature comforts to the patio area when we come up in August. We make it a point to try to speak to each of our guests personally so if you hung on to my cell # I'd get a kick out of hearing from you. You've put grins on Jennifer's and my face that won't fade for some time! All the best, Juan
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8/10 Good

Heather

Great location!

This was a perfect location to downtown and there was a ton to do for our 3 kids. We loved walking every day and it only took 10 minutes or so. The place is very clean with a fully equipped kitchen. It was nice the grocery store was across the street!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
From the owner: "Hi Heather, sounds like you had a fun time visiting Harbor Springs! I'll reach out soon; would like to know how we can improve to earn a 5 from you! Thanks, hope to have you back one day! "
Verified

8/10 Good

chris k.

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

As advertised

Clean and nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debra t.

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

Bicycle Trail Riding Vacation

The owners were great with communicating check-in and check-out instructions. The home was well appointed, very clean, and nicely decorated. The home is located in a great neighborhood, close distance to dining and shopping. Everything was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
From the owner: "Debra! Bike riders are so close to my heart, I rode from California to Quebec City way back when to repair a blown knee and that was when I first cruised through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I'm glad everything worked out for your crew and we'd feel privileged to host you guys on your next spin. I'll have something special waiting if you give me a head's up!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great Hosts/House

The House was clean and met all of our expectations. Great location to downtown HS my family and I (2 under 3) were able to walk into town each morning. Juan is a great host. The small details (quick communication and well stocked spice cabinet/kitchen) were a nice touch. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna Marie C.

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

Girl's Getaway

This was a perfect location for our bike ride to Legs Inn and back. The condo was less than a half mile walk from Harbor Springs' downtown. There is a nice private patio, and the kitchen has everything needed for dining in. Spacious bedrooms, and the only reason for an overall rating of only four stars is due to only having one full bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor C.

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

Wonderful Stay, We’ll be back!

The property is EXACTLY as described online, it felt as if no one had ever stayed there, extremely clean and welcoming. We stayed with our 2 children, 2.5 yrs and 7 months and had everything we could possibly need. The house was fully stocked with everything you might need and more. Great walking location into town and very convenient being across the street from the grocery store. Our contact with the property managers was a also very prompt and easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2023
From the Owner: "Eleanor, I'm so sorry I didn't catch your terrific review until now! Thanks for choosing to stay with us and we're really happy we didn't disappoint. Please do come back any time and message me in advance so we know to arrange a Welcome Back! Thanks."
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall a great place!

This condo was super clean and we appreciated how well stocked the kitchen was since we have 3 kids. The location was perfect. We walked to town everyday. I was not aware it was a condo, we thought it was a house. Other than that we really enjoyed this place! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

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

I had a good experience. Overall rating was positive.

We found a property sufficient to meet our needs. We planed for four people ended up with six so sleeping and one shower accommodations were a bit cozy with 4 beds, King, Queen, and two twin beds. I will appliances were relatively new and we had everything we needed in the house so we were very satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
From the owner: "Bill, I sure appreciate your comments and the evaluation. We gutted and remodeled this place immediately after buying two years ago and, if it were possible, would have converted the 1/2 bath to at least add a shower. Thanks for letting us host you and your party, and I hope you'll consider us the next time you visit Harbor!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

Perfect retreat

We loved staying at this rental. Just as pictured and very close to anything you need. The house is spacious and well stocked. A lot of rentals limit the number of toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls you can have and also use cheaper products. This location has plenty available and has nice quality products. Plenty of kitchen supplies as well which made it easy to cook and eat in the house. Loved the fact they had things for children (gates and highchair) which made it helpful. Everything was very clean and organized. Communication was spot on. Will definitely stay again if in the area. Location: market extremely close by Downtown harbor springs less than a half mile away Petoskey 15 minute drive to things Only two negatives I have are the dead bolt was broken and my 18 month could easily keep opening the front door. Also none of the light switches upstairs control any of the lights in the room and that is a safety concern navigating dark unfamiliar rooms trying to get to the lamps on the nightstands.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
From the Owner: "Hi Morgan, I just came across your review...we appreciate all the positive points and the two negatives, which I'd like to respond to. I really focus on constructive criticism. It keeps us on our toes. The deadbolt has been inoperative since we bought this place and installed the electronic numeric keypad code system. We couldn't figure out how to remove it, so you probably found it covered with a small strip of duct tape. I admit it's crude, but we were trying to indicate to our guests not to use it. Consider the deadbolt a "to-do" list item. The bedroom lights are controlled individually with their own switches, so I apologize if this setup was not what you expected. We literally gutted this place when we bought it three years ago, so it looks like we missed the mark on those two areas. You're the second party that has commented on the wall switches, so we'll try to get an electrician to come in this winter (you might be surprised how difficult it is to get tradesmen to answer the phone and email messages up here) and see if we can work this around, so it's more straightforward the next time you visit. Usually, the wall switches turn on/off one thing (ceiling light or fan comes to mind), but in this case, it's multiple devices. So thanks for pointing this out and I promise we'll work on it. The upgraded hall lights would help with second-floor navigation and entry to the bedrooms; it looks like we need to do a little better! Thanks again for choosing to stay with us. This reply is long-winded, but I want you to know we take the opportunity to host families like yours very seriously, and we'll do our best to make your decision the best you could have made or will make again. We appreciate you very much. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me personally if you have any questions or other suggestions; I mean it! All the best, Juan and Jennifer"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Great location and very clean!!!

Great location and very clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2022
Shared from the owners: Hi Melissa, thanks for the kind words. Very happy you enjoyed our place, we're working on some new outdoor features this year once the temps rise. Please stay in touch, we'd love to see you back!
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