Two story home lakefront home/cottage on Pickerel Lake. There is a dock at the cottage. Very calm and peaceful location. Great for floating around on a raft or using the kayak and water toys. Rental boats from nearby marinas can be kept on property. The boat launch is only a couple hundred feet away for boat owners. A 5-6 person hot tub is onsite with views of the lake.
Enjoy sunrise views from the deck with a warm cup of coffee. Water skiing, fishing, boating, swimming. 15 minutes from winter skiing and 15 minutes from downtown Petoskey, Indian River or Harbor Springs.
Property manager
Jeremy
Premier Host
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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No Parties, please be respectful of this property and avoid excessive noise.
Summer (Late June - Early September) rentals are week to week with check-in and check-out on Sundays.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Petoskey
Located in Petoskey, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Little Traverse History Museum and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seasons of the North Winery and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!.
Petoskey, MI
What's nearby
Pickerel Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 27 min drive - 19.4 km
Petoskey State Park - 27 min drive - 19.2 km
Crooked Lake - 28 min drive - 14.1 km
Odawa Casino - 31 min drive - 22.8 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 31 min drive
Northwood Family Restaurant - 30 min drive
Bob's Place - 30 min drive
Burt Lake Brewery - 25 min drive
Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - 30 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront Home Away From Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront Home Away From Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Home Away From Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Home Away From Home located?
This family-friendly Petoskey cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Pickerel Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Crooked Lake and Burt Lake. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Seasons of the North Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice cabin in a great location. Had some fairly large cobwebs in various spots around the house and we were killing spiders all weekend but no big deal. Had a great time!
This place has so much charm and character. I loved it! We really enjoyed the homie vibes it brought. I appreciated all the amenities the host had available to us to utilize for our stay. Our kids had the best time, and we all enjoyed the property.
This property was everything we needed. We had 8 adults and 3 children under 2 with us. The house was plenty big enough for our needs and has a well stocked kitchen. The living area furniture is well loved and could use some updating. The host, Jeremy, was great! Answered our questions very quickly. I would stay here again.
The house was a lot bigger than I expected. Plenty of beds for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked! Owner answered all my questions very fast! Would definitely stay here again!
April M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
peggy w.
14 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We enjoyed the direct lake access during the day and the the fire pit, in the evenings. We went to the bay looking for Petoskey stones several times.
The house was not very clean.it is an older home and there were many spiders and we had mice to deal with. We were successful and caught three of them.
We have a large family and this space was able to accommodate everyone with plenty of sleeping areas. A few things do need updating, like the grill and couches. However, the property manager is very responsive & helpful. We loved having the water close enough so our older kids could fish & swim without worry. For the price point & space - it was a great home.
We loved everything about this property. The view is fantastic. Do yourself a favor and get up for the sunrise, it’s spectacular! You’ll find the layout of the home perfect for entertaining while getting the lake view all evening. Beds are comfortable and there’s privacy between the upstairs bedrooms and downstairs bedrooms. The owner is easy to get ahold of and will be responsive to any needs. Lastly, the fishing is outstanding! You have easy access to Crooked Lake and the trip through the channel is breathtaking. Love it all!
We had a fantastic stay on Pickeral Lake. Property was beautiful, cottage was very clean and a well-stocked kitchen. About a 10-15 min drive into Petoskey. Beautiful view of the lake from the cottage. Fire circle had 7 great Adirondack chairs, deck has a large patio table with 6 chairs. Perfect for a girls week-end! Jeremy was a fantastic host!
This house is the best location in the area. This was our second time staying at the house, and we will likely stay there again next year! We love the location on the lake and the privacy of the lot. It also has just the right amount of space for our group.
I think the owner needs to reevaluate their cleaning people. The bathrooms were not clean at all (the downstairs shower was very, very moldy... Likely not getting cleaned at all), and the hot tub was very cloudy. The owner was very responsive about the hot tub and sent someone to fix it-- but that person was very grumpy... but it did get fixed!
Also, there were groceries left in the fridge and a bunch of shopping bags in several kitchen cabinets.
This place needs a big, serious, deep clean... But we also are very likely to stay there again due to location, size and privacy!
We were happy with the home and our stay. It had all of the amenities listed and was fully equipped. Nice location as you could travel from Pickeral lake on pontoon boat to crooked lake and then to Burt lake. Access to the dock and all of the lakes was the highlight of our vacation. The Hot tub was very nice and clean. Overall, nice place to stay!
Great host, great location, great fishing (shhhh!).
Jeremy was an accommodating host and made everything easy. There was a small issue that affected our ability to fish but the host compensated us for it. The hot tub was a great way to end long days of fishing. The woodburning stove was a nice touch, and the place was spacious. Even though the listing says there are just three bedrooms, the place functionally has four. Thanks for a great time Jeremy!
Benjamin R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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