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Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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TV, fireplace, music library
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Property grounds
Nestled amongst the trees in Harbor Springs, this secluded 3-bedroom home offers a peaceful retreat with ample private outdoor space. Enjoy the furnished deck, gas grill, and fire pit or unwind indoors by the stone fireplace. With modern comforts like free WiFi and stainless steel appliances plus easy access to beaches and scenic trails nearby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82288 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a dining area, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,288 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
NEW! Woodsy Escape w/Deck Near Town Beach + Ski
NEW! Woodsy Escape Near Little Traverse Wheelway
444583

About the area

Located in Harbor Springs, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 Pleasantview Winery and Happy Days and Nights Winery. Consider Lavender Hill Farm for a night out or Cheboiganing Preserve if you're travelling with kids. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Petoskey State Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • The Highlands - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 15 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway located?

This family-friendly Harbor Springs holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Nub's Nob Ski Area and Petoskey State Park. Pleasantview Winery and Happy Days and Nights Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great Ski Trip

The house was clean and cozy for our group of 7. Within 10 minutes of ski resorts and downtown Petoskey. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb

Home near Petosky

Host was very responsive and helpful. Home was nice and stocked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason B.

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

Very nice

Very cool property. Perfect space for a small group
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Great location

The property was a great central location to get to different lakes. Good layout for a large group! Very easy stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Amazing

Super impressed by this property! Gorgeous location. The house is just perfect. An up north gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Weekend Getaway

We decided to do a little weekend getaway from MN - brought our bikes and hit the bike trail from Harbor Springs to Petoskey. Loved the area - so beautiful and charming. Would definitely come back! The house was pretty big for just the two of us, but excellent location for biking so we chose it and weren't disappointed. We loved the restaurants in the area, and traveled the Tunnel of Trees, loved the waterfront in Harbor Springs and Petoskey, hit the casino (even won some money!) and did a day trip to a couple wineries and Hop Lot in Sutton's Bay. All in all - excellent trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TJ F.

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

House in the woods

The house was in a beautiful setting. It was so peaceful and quiet. It had everything we needed. The host responded quickly when we had concerns about ants but the problem was eventually solved. My only concern was the stairs had no railings and that could present a problem to some. I would definitely recommend it for families or 3 couples as it is quite large. Overall it was a perfect place to celebrate a big birthday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Fantastic location with all the comforts of home

Our family booked a last minute Covid Christmas Ski Trip at this home and could not have been happier with our stay. The house is located just a few minutes from both the ski resorts and downtown Harbor Springs. The home itself is beautiful and looks like it has been recently updated with newer furniture and very comfortable beds. Everything was spotless and clean when we arrived. Fabulous kitchen with all the cooking utensils you could need and a nice big dining room table. We cooked big Christmas Eve and Christmas dinners with no problem at all. The living room is very cozy with an amazing view of the surrounding woods. Lots of space and beds overall which could comfortably fit 2 families for a long stay. It was so nice to have an attached garage for our ski trip. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Lauren H., Ferndale, MI

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

Great location, nice property

The home is a good value overall if you don’t expect perfection. Pros: - easy access via keypad - comfortable queen bed upstairs - fireplace - only used ecologs, could have used more - nice location, easy access to skiing and local towns within 10 minutes Cons: - wear and tear / sloppy updates - not the cleanest - chunk of dust on fans, pee on toilets, hair/fur/crumbs all over carpet and furniture, large dead flies upstairs - would appreciate more supplies rather than rationing what was provided (only 1 fire log, dishwasher pod, towel, etc per day). We ended up having to go purchase additional supplies. No soaps in bathrooms. - random kitchen collection - it would be nice to have a larger, cohesive dish and drink ware set. Didn’t love having to wash every plate/cup to have enough for the next meal. Also, would prefer to drink out of glassware instead of plastic. It would also be nice to have more than one leftovers container. There were a large variety of utensils so that kind of makes up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great nook between harbor springs and Petoskey

Great property, will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Fantastic Stay! Super close to Skiing!

Had an amazing stay! Perfect location for skiing! Only a 10 minute drive to the highlands and nubs knob! Also great location to downtown Petoskey and Harbour Springs (only like 10 minutes to each from the house!) Home had a nice well equipped kitchen with plenty of dining space. Also loved the upnorth feel with the wood accents and stone fireplace. Very cozy! Would come back to stay in a heartbeat!

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Even better than we expected

Everything was amazing from check in to check out. Exactly as advertised with even a few little perks we didn’t expect. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

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

Location!

Great location for access to local ski resorts. Nice new exterior paint. We enjoyed the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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8/10 Good

Matt

Great Location

This home is in a great location. During our two week stay we visited several small towns, road the bike path, golfed, went to some hidden beaches, dined at local restaurants, etc. The home itself is nice, but with a few changes, it could be awesome. It really needs storage for clothes…dressers, nightstands. We did not want to live out of suitcases for 2 weeks. A few extra items in kitchen would be good, such as glass wine glasses. Owner should also seriously consider installing air conditioning. The humidity level was incredibly high during our stay. Bedding, towels, carpeting all felt damp the entire time. Long term, this cannot be good for contents of home. Kim, property manager, was great...she found us a dresser for so we could unpack our clothes. She also gave us several awesome recommendations on places to go and things to do.

8/10 Good

Deana A., Chesterfield

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

Private getaway

We had a nice time away staying here for a week. It’s located close to the Petoskey State park and Harbor Springs. The access to the wheelway is great if that’s what you’re looking for. It’s very private and nice for fires out in the back. It is a drive to get to downtown Petoskey or Harbor Springs, but overall a good location. Property manager was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Lorena

Nice quiet area

This house was located In a nice quiet area but close to petoskey and harbor springs. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our time in the area. The only downfall was seating for adults. With one couch and one small rocker that didn’t seem to work well and was starting to break, it would’ve been nice to have a little more seating in the living area where we spent most of our time. There was not enough seating for 8 adults. There was also quite a few ants around the house when we stayed which I’m assuming is for this time of year. The beds were very clean and comfortable and everything had been cleaned well.
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8/10 Good

Lorena

Nice quiet area

This house was located In a nice quiet area but close to petoskey and harbor springs. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our time in the area. The only downfall was seating for adults. With one couch and one small rocker that didn’t seem to work well and was starting to break, it would’ve been nice to have a little more seating in the living area where we spent most of our time. There was not enough seating for 8 adults. There was also quite a few ants around the house when we stayed which I’m assuming is for this time of year. The beds were very clean and comfortable and everything had been cleaned well.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lorena

Nice quiet area

This house was located In a nice quiet area but close to petoskey and harbor springs. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our time in the area. The only downfall was seating for adults. With one couch and one small rocker that didn’t seem to work well and was starting to break, it would’ve been nice to have a little more seating in the living area where we spent most of our time. There was not enough seating for 8 adults. There was also quite a few ants around the house when we stayed which I’m assuming is for this time of year. The beds were very clean and comfortable and everything had been cleaned well.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lorena

Nice quiet area

This house was located In a nice quiet area but close to petoskey and harbor springs. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our time in the area. The only downfall was seating for adults. With one couch and one small rocker that didn’t seem to work well and was starting to break, it would’ve been nice to have a little more seating in the living area where we spent most of our time. There was not enough seating for 8 adults. There was also quite a few ants around the house when we stayed which I’m assuming is for this time of year. The beds were very clean and comfortable and everything had been cleaned well.

10/10 Excellent

haismat 0.

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

Clean and easy check in

Family of five with three daughters under 11. Easy check in process, all via email. Very clean house. Kitchen had anything you could need for meals. Outdoor space was perfect for roasting marshmallows with firewood provided. House is larger than what pictures seem to depict. Location is perfect for getting into town. Literally no issues. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020