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Comfortable Fireplace
Great Room with Lake Michigan Just Outside
Gourmet Kitchen: Two Ovens, Stainless Appliances
Dining Room Area Seats 12

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12427.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • The Highlands
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Queen Bed

Guest Quarters

+2
3 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Crib

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Study

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage

Beautiful 4800 sq ft, 7 bedroom, 3.5 bath family vacation cottage on Lake Michigan near Harbor Springs in Cross Village. Built in 2001. Swim and ski. Great room, family room, wood and gas fireplaces, leather sofas, oak trim, well-equipped stainless kitchen, Italian tile, Karastan carpet, cathedral ceilings and windows. Three levels for separation. Huge cedar deck with 10 step stairway to sandy Lake Michigan beach and stream nearby. The General Store has groceries, liquor and gas. 20 minutes from Pelston airport with Northwest Air service and car rentals. Near Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Machinack Island, Nubs Nob and Boyne Highland's ski resorts. 70' LED flatscreen TV with surround sound downstairs, 50' plasma upstairs.

Property manager

Greg Hebert

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Colonial Michilimackinac Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Spy Quest Laser Maze. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wilderness State Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 39 min drive - 32.3 km
  • The Highlands - 44 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legs Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moose Jaw Junction - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old World Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kruzel - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harbor Springs cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Wilderness State Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erin L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Bring your own towels!

We didn't get the checkin information until about 2 hours before arrival which made me very anxious. The owner has a website & as I was trying to find anything about check-in, I saw bring your own towels! We had to stop and buy new towels for our group. He did say that if we needed to he had a few at the house. Upon arrival, you're required to make the beds - and then wash/fold the sheets before you leave! Just bring your own everything. The view from the deck is amazing - the surrounding area has lots to do & see. The house is spacious & well equipped but needs some TLC. We would stay again, with our own towels & sheets packed....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Beach Time Trip

The property is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and what a beautiful view that is! My sisters and I all enjoyed hanging out on the beach and enjoying the mild weather. The house is large and roomy. There were 7 family members on the trip and we didn’t even use all the bedrooms. This is an older home and a comfortable place to stay, though there were some maintenance issues evident. Overall, we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

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

Wonderful Week at Cedar Bend cottage!

The house was beautiful, and perfect for a large family - Mom and Dad, four adult kids, and 4 grandkids. Wrap around deck was lovely, very spacious and so well equipped! Beautiful Lake Michigan setting, perfect sunsets, beach walking, star gazing (considerate host even alerted us to the Northern Lights sightings!). Hope to come again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah E., Louisville, KY

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

Peasant stay in a beautiful location

For the price, this house worked out well for our group. Plenty of space for 12 people, and located in the woods so it feels isolated even though neighbors are quite close. We spent tons of time on the beach and in the lake. Water is shallow here so great for kids (bring water shoes!) The house is older and has some deferred maintenance issues, but nothing that interfered with our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Like a Dream

The cottage was even larger than we expected, and the location was fabulous! The rooms were comfortably furnished. The deck was great for eating outdoors, and the beach was amazing! Our only complaint is that we wished we could have stayed longer! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bri P.

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

Beautiful Getaway

My family and I enjoyed our stay and plan to visit again next year. The owner gave clear instructions and was responsive to all the questions I had. We spent a lot of time at the beach/firepit area which is lovely. The steps leading down to the beach can be dangerous at night and would recommend solar lights at least at the bottom of the steps. All things considered, we had a wonderful time and look forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Great house on the beach

Three siblings and their families and their mom stayed at the house which is located in a wooded setting on the beach. Everyone was able to spread out between the two floors so we did not feel crowded. Five kids, ages 6-13, LOVED the loft above the garage. It is a very large room above the garage filled with several beds. (It is listed as being above the garage (which it is) but i thought it was a separate building from the description. The loft is part of the house and has a separate staircase leading to it.) The kids loved having a separate area to themselves. The beach was nice and spacious and you could walk down the beach in both directions. The beach was sandy but the lake had rocks in it. If that bothers you, bring water shoes. The kayaks were a lot of fun. The neighbors we encountered were very friendly. Legs Inn down the street has a huge backyard with a guitarist singing jimmy buffet type songs. The Goodhart General Store has delicious cookies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Family vacation

This property on Lake Michigan is really beautiful. Nice beach walking. The beach is a little rocky so bring water shoes. We had 13 people and had room to spare which is a first for our group. The dining chairs could stand to be reglued. You have to bring your own towels. It is a ways to a grocery store but that was not a problem for us. The store in Levering was good for emergency items like milk, snacks, and beverages . The IGA in Harbor Springs has everything including an excellent meat department. The family vote was we would rent this house again. This is a first for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful part of Upper Michigan

Greg's cottage is wonderful. The views from the balcony after walking into the home are breathtaking. Huge windows in the living room and kitchen bring the outdoors in. If anything can be improved it is the fact that the pictures on VRBO do not do this property justice! While my group used this cottage as a home-base to ski at Boyne Highlands, we are looking forward to staying at the cottage again in the summer months to enjoy the unfrozen lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Rachael L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski trip

The house was beautiful. The pictures do not do this place justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin C.

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

July 11-18

Lake Michigan is our go-to area for family vacations for the past five years or so. This was our favorite house so far. No, it’s not fancy, and it could use some updating, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. The layout was perfect for our family of 16. Plenty of beds. Plenty of space, and just steps from a nice little sandybeach area with a 10ish foot wide layer of rocks just in the water where we found several Petoskey stones. Beyond the stones, the lake is shallow and sandy bottomed and crystal clear. Almost the perfect place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Beautiful home and location!

What a beautiful home and location! It was a perfect home for our large group of friends and will be a perfect place to stay with our families - lots of space for everyone. Greg was a lovely host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

sobe R.

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

Great property and location

We were a group of 17 including children of various ages. The property is very spacious and tidy which easily accommodated all of us. The check-in and check-out process and communication with the owner was easy. The pictures however do not do justice to this property. The place is much much better than the old pictures. We all had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

bhartiben p.

Liked: Check-in, communication

excellent property, poor management

Wonderful property. Small annoyance like no toilet papers, no maid service to have the beds made, no bath towels, outdated beds ,so on. A small investment to make this property very desirable. Greg sounds like a gentleman. This is not to hurt him, but I am an experienced hotelier. Repeat customers and referring to similar groups will make up for correcting little things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Manisha p.

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

Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

It was easy process to rent this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Susan S., Grandville, MI

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Should Be Five Star

This vacation home was in many ways perfect for our family of 10 adults and 5 children under the age of 7. The layout accommodates separate bedrooms for five couples and the bonus room above the garage could sleep 7 children. The kitchen is large and well appointed. The living area is spacious and offers a view of Lake Michigan. The location is less than an hour from Mackinac and close to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The beach and swimming was wonderful and we enjoyed the fire pit while watching spectacular sunsets. Unfortunately, the home has been poorly maintained inside and outside and was dirty. The listing claims the home is pet free but that is not the case. The living room carpet was covered with dog hair and a neighbor confirmed there had been a dog there the previous week. This is the first VRBO that we have been required to make our own beds, provide our own towels and wash our bedding before leaving. We also had to bring our own hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags. The kitchen cupboards were full and so disorganized there was no room for our food. There is at least four complete sets of dinnerware and ample glassware but only 7 teaspoons and 14 forks. With a little maintenance and deep cleaning this home could easily be Five Star. The home is for sale so hopefully it will receive the attention it deserves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Thumbs up

Cedar Bend Cottage is a lovely place in a beautiful location. Rooms are nicely arranged for several families/parties to enjoy a measure of privacy as well as joint engagement and activity. The place does show signs of use, but overall it is in good shape and affords a fine setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

nawfal k.

Perfect and polite manager.. I cannot ask for more than this

A+ Beautiful house a lot of room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Alex C.

Great Lake Michigan experience

House was as described. Beautiful beach, great weather. Greg was responsive to any questions we had leading up to our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Beautiful vacation home

Our family of 6 adults & 6 children had a wonderful time at Cedar Bend Cottage the first week of August. The house is very large! The lower level has a huge tv with DVD & VHS player for entertainment on rainy afternoons. There’s an air hockey table. The Harry Potter room under the stairs was a surprise that the kids loved. The private beach is lovely with plenty of room to spread out & enjoy the cool clear waters of Lake Michigan. The kayaks that come with the house rental were a great bonus. The house itself is a bit care worn but quite comfortable. The area’s natural beauty with eagles flying by daily & a nearby beaver dam make this area a wonderful escape from the hustle & bustle of crowded cities. Nearby Legs Inn serves up delicious Polish food & the nearby Tunnel of Trees is a picturesque ride. Mackinac Bridge & Island are closeby...approximately 35 miles away making a great day trip easy & fun. Greg was helpful & responsive with the booking & answering questions. If you’re looking for a place to getaway with a large family or group of friends, Cedar Bend Cottage has a lot to offer you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John K., Fort Collins, Colorado

Huge place and great beach

We really enjoyed our week here. As other reviewers have noted, this house is very large. The deck is huge and really gives a lot of space to even a large group. There are houses next door, but the trees and spacing make it seem almost by itself. The photos don't do the beach justice. It is quite wide and has a very nice fire pit area. There are some six inch or so smooth rocks under the surface, but also areas of sandy bottom--great swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Beautiful Home

After a couple of hiccups when we first got there .....which the owner addressed immediately....we had a wonderful stay. The sunsets were beautiful, especially those where are guests were kayaking on velvet Lake Michigan. We enjoyed making smores at the firepit, playing air hockey, and the cool nightime breezes. The local food was great and we will definitely be back for our next family reunion! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Sally F., Grand Blanc, MI

Great Rental

We stayed at this rental for our annual family vacation. There was plenty of room for our gang of 14 with room to spare. The home was well appointed and it has a nice beach. Cross Village is a cute little town and is close to some of the bigger northern cities if you're looking for a day trip. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. Great rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

beautiful private location right on Lake Michigan.

This place was perfect for our crowd of 13 with room to spare. It is a family friendly home with something to do for all ages. We especially loved the fire pit right on the beach. Great vacation home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

Beautiful!

The view was beautiful, the house was spacious and it was the perfect getaway. It is only 5 minutes from Legs Inn, which is fantastic if you love Polish food! The beach is gorgeous and while it was a little too early in the season to swim, we hung out down there all weekend. You have very sketchy cell reception, but I thought that was the best part of the vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Greg Hebert

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We built this home to rent to families like ours. We live downstate in Ann Arbor and vacation in our cottage year round.

Why they chose this property

Cross Village is one of the last un-crowded and wild areas on Lake Michigan.

What makes this property unique

Lake Michigan, eagles, light houses, Harbor Springs and Mackinaw, skiing and boating, minutes from everything up north.

Languages:

English
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