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Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan

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East Side of Harborview Cottage.
Stairs down bluff to secluded cottage.
Oversized deck on south side of cottage facing Lake Michigan.
South side of cottage facing Lake Michigan and oversized deck.
Living area with fireplace, view of Lake Michigan and DVD player.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Tunnel of Trees
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • The Highlands
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan

This cottage is the perfect retreat for the family. Located on a bluff just above Lake Michigan. The huge oversized upper and lower deck are a great place to relax, dine, enjoy the view, and listen to the sounds of Lake Michigan and the forest. The wide staircase down to the cabin provides a quiet secluded home without view of neighbors. The cottage is on a bluff above the lake.

Beautiful hardwood floors throughout both levels. Two bedrooms are located on the second level and 1 bedroom is on the first level. There are two queen beds and 3 twin beds. Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with linens. The fully equipped kitchen has stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and toaster. The dining area is surrounded by windows. Provided are bath towels, cookware, tableware, and glassware. The living area has a fireplace and DVD player.

The cottage is located minutes away from the unique shops and restaurants of Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Public beaches are located in Harbor Springs and Petoskey. The beautiful Petoskey State Park on Lake Michigan is just a 10 minute drive and is great for family picnics, climbing on the dunes, swimming and hiking. GOLF! Boyne Highlands (171 World Class Holes (800) 462-6963), Little Traverse Bay Golf Club in Harbor Springs, Hidden River Golf & Casting Club in Petoskey plus others, all outstanding and all open to the public. For fun for kids of all ages, try the Great American Adventures water park which is a 16 minute drive from the cottage. For a short day trip, its fun to visit Indian River, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Beaver Island, Mackinac City/Bridge/Island, St. Ignace and Sault St. Marie.

Property manager

Joan Cook-Mills

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 7:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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
check-in time has been changed to 7pm this fall for Monday-Fri to allow for adequate time for cleaning/disinfecting between guests that check out and

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 the city centre and on a lake. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • The Highlands - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 19 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 7:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan located?

Located in the heart of Harbor Springs, this cottage is steps away from Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

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

Peaceful stay overlooking the lake

I think this is our fifth year and we always enjoy our stay in this quiet enclave.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

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

another wonderful stay on the lake

I think this is our 4th time staying here and we loved it as we always do!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becci z.

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

Wonderful location

We had a wonderful time. Beautiful view.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

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

Beautiful place

Lovely home on the bluff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becci z.

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful spot close to town. View from deck was wonderful. Home was equipped with everything that was needed for a week stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

House on the Bluff

Beautiful place with great views of the lake from deck, living room, kitchen and upstairs bedroom. Nicely updated and decorated. Enjoyed our stay very much!!! There are a lot of stairs to the house but we did know that ahead of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Beautiful view and neighborhood

We were a family with kids and enjoyed our stay. One of our kiddos broke her leg before the vacation so the stairs were challenging to navigate. But for a healthy person it won’t be an issue. 53 steps but it is ok, tje view is incredible. Tjere is a store 4 min away. Tumnel of treess,moddle viööage beackj snd stirgeon bsy beach were tje best
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Treehouse cottage with a beautiful view

This cottage is so beautiful! Three bedrooms, lovely hardwood floors, and a large bathroom. The deck is the most peaceful place to view stars or just watch the waves. Hearing the water day and night is healing. The host is responsive, kind, and thorough in her guidance. We loved our college roommate reunion and hope to come back next summer!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C., Holliston, Massachusetts

Great Beach Getaway Close to Beautiful Harbor Springs

Our Fourth of July weekend at this wonderful cottage couldn't have been better. The cottage itself provides the perfect amount of space - a great living / dining area, and a huge front porch with unobstructed views of the harbor and Lake Michigan. The location is amazing, which we did not know before renting the cottage. Located in the "tunnel of trees," the cottage sits off of a beautiful road that twists along the lake front, with beautiful homes and countryside. Even better - although secluded from sight in its own patch of trees - the cottage is a short drive or long walk from Harbor Springs, one of the most idyllic small towns I've ever seen. We watched the Fourth of July parade, and it felt like we stepped back to a better time. Finally - and perhaps best - was the beach - a short walk through the woods in front of the cottage leads you to a private beach. I highly recommend this cottage!

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalli S.

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

Great View

The home was beautiful. Easy location and convenient. Steps were tiring but expected from the description, but was worth it. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

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

Peaceful week on the lake

As always we thoroughly enjoyed our quiet relaxing stay at Harborview Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara’s E.

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

Relaxing Lake Michigan Location

Great view and a comfortable home. Close to grocery store and Harbor Springs.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Secluded

Very relaxed surroundings. The deck view was incredible. We’re coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.,

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

A lovely nature experience

Perfect for our California family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Lake Michigan Retreat

Had a relaxing time, enjoyed listening to the waves lap the beach as we fell asleep, watched the view of Lake Michigan as boats, ducks, birds, and Bald Eagles flew by. The property was clean. We want to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine J.

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

Relaxation Heaven

Perfect spot. Wonderful accommodations. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti N., Ohio

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

Peaceful and Calm and Fantastic View

We enjoyed the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this property. The deck is wonderful and view of the bay is gorgeous. The sound of the waves at night were so soothing. House was clean and inviting. The stairs down to and up from the cottage are challenging but we loved that it provided the seclusion and we got in our steps exercises! Would love to have internet/WiFi added to the property. Enjoyed our stay very much and would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

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

Another peaceful stay at Forest Beach

We really enjoyed our stay once again at Forest Beach. Just far enough out of Harbor Springs to have peace and quiet but just close enough to drive into town within minutes. We always enjoy sitting on the deck watching the sun set and listening to the sounds of the waves on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron c.

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

Very Secluded

This is tucked away from traffic and people. Just you, the lake and the birds! Saw eagles and saw and heard lots of song birds and owls at night along with the lake! Very clean and just the right size! Plenty of windows look to the south, so very sunny and picturest! Would easily stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Findlay

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

Wonder view of Little Traverse Bay!

Nice cottage with great view. Owner is very good responding to our inquires. Will consider another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

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

The Perfect Honeymoon Location!

We absolutely LOVED our stay here! It is in the most beautiful location, overlooking the water! Due to COVID19, we had to change our entire wedding and honeymoon plans. So we decided to take a little Michigan honeymoon, after our small wedding ceremony. We are so happy that we found this perfect place, and it was so special to get to relax and honeymoon at this amazing place! It is very clean, and the owner was so responsive to any questions we had. We highly recommend staying here! You will LOVE it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Perfect getaway

One of the prettiest views of Lake Michigan in beautiful Harbor Springs. This cozy property is well maintained and very clean with great amenities. I'm glad the owners mentioned the stairs as well as showing a picture. You do have to be able to manage the stairs down to the house but we were fine with that. We would come back anytime!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

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

Wonderful spot on Lake Michigan

What a lovely place overlooking the lake! It was hard to come inside as sitting out on the deck at any time of day or night was so appealing.. We were just far enough out of town for complete privacy and close enough to enjoy all that Harbor Springs has to offer. It was quiet most of the time but there is traffic noise and we had trucks going back and forth to a next door construction site in the mornings. We really loved the beautiful setting though and will definitely be making plans to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Joan Cook-Mills

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The cottage was built in 1998. We enjoy the cottage and views/sounds of the lake with family. The oversized deck is enjoyed by all. Even the teens look forward to staying and don't want to leave.

Why they chose this property

We love the secluded relaxing cottage and spend time going to nearby beaches or playing games. Our favorite is listening to the lake and watching the wildlife. The cottage is so bright and roomy.

What makes this property unique

A benefit is the two oversized decks and lots of windows for light and views.

Languages:

English