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A family-friendly home nestled between Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

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At A family-friendly home nestled between Harbor Springs and Petoskey., you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

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5 bedrooms3 bathrooms335 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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

A family-friendly home nestled between Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

Escape to The Bird House, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath Northern Michigan retreat perfect for large groups. With 3,650 sq ft, the home features an open-concept layout ideal for gathering, plus a private hot tub, fire pit, and dedicated office. Enjoy family-friendly amenities including a kids’ hangout area with dart boards, an outdoor playset, and a spacious deck for relaxing Up North evenings.

The property also serves as a unique basecamp for nature lovers, with the Sunset Coast Birding Trail in Emmet County, offering added enjoyment of watching active bird feeders right on site. Located just minutes from Nubs Nob, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey, it’s the perfect blend of comfort, fun, and year-round adventure.

Key Features:
• Spacious kitchen with a large island, new appliances, and essential cutlery.
• Cozy living area with a built-in wall electric fireplace.
• Lower-level living space featuring a kids’ play area, dart boards, a comfortable TV lounge, and a table for games.
• Private hot tub.
• Dedicated office/den space for remote work.
• Private backyard with a playground for kids and a firepit for adults.
• Effortless parking with a two-stall garage and an extended driveway for multiple vehicles or trailers.
• On-site Laundry
• 7 minutes to Nub's Nob and The Highlands
• Quick trip into downtown Harbor Springs and Petoskey

Home Layout:
Main Level: Living Area, Kitchen, Bedroom 1 (King with ensuite shower), Bedroom 2 (Twin-over-Full Bunkbed), Bedroom 3 (Queen), Full Bathroom (tub/shower combo).

Lower Level: Second Living Area, Bedroom 4 (Queen), Bedroom 5 (King), Full Bathroom (tub/shower combo).

NEARBY DESTINATIONS 
Boyne Highlands/Nubs Nob: 3.7 miles 
Snowshoe Trail: 200 ft. to trailhead in cul-de-sac
Downtown Harbor Springs: 4.5 miles 
Petoskey State Park:  3.0 miles 
Odawa Casino:  9.5 miles 
Downtown Petoskey:  6.9 miles 
Mackinaw City (Ferry to the island):  31.2 miles 
Pellston Airport: 16.9 miles 
Pond Hill Farm:  10.1 miles 
Offield Family Preserve (Hiking and Biking):  2.0 miles 

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 14 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
After booking on this platform, you must enter into a rental agreement with Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan to confirm your booking fully.

Access codes and other important rental details will be sent via text seven days before your arrival. This number is how you will reach us if you need assistance during your stay. We are a local rental management company, and our texting software provides the quickest way to answer questions on all our booking platforms.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Harbor Springs is home to this holiday home. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Consider Lavender Hill Farm for a night out or Great Lakes Center for the Arts if you're travelling with kids. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling, hiking/biking trails and ecotours in the area. Visit our Harbor Springs travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Adult and Baby Loon Bonding in a Lake
    Crooked Lake
    4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Petoskey State Park
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pleasantview Winery
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach
    5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell/KFC
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Culver's
    8 min drive
  • Piper's Mighty Good Pizza
    4 min drive
  • Petoskey Brewing
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A family-friendly home nestled between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A family-friendly home nestled between Harbor Springs and Petoskey.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A family-friendly home nestled between Harbor Springs and Petoskey.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A family-friendly home nestled between Harbor Springs and Petoskey.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A family-friendly home nestled between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. located?

This family-friendly Harbor Springs holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pleasantview Winery and Happy Days and Nights Winery. Lake Michigan is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Party of 4 couples for our stay. House was just as advertised with anything you could need in the kitchen available. Grill was great according to my hubby as well. Linens, beds and pillows were all comfy for all guests which is not common when we travel as a group. Only bummer was I requested a later check out while at the property (short two day stay) and never got an answer. Otherwise all communications were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Comfortable Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience. Home was clean, kitchen well stock, and it was easy working with VPNM. Easy access to ski hills and towns.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Beautiful Home

The house was very comfortable for our family. We had a total of 7 with two being children. The bunk room was a hit for them. It was well stocked with everything from towels to games for the family. The management company was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly. The house is very well kept and clean. This would be a great place in the summer too with the play structure and fire pit. Easy to get to and close to the ski resorts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

We love The Bird House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: During our stay, we found The Bird House to be spotless, new, modern, spacious and well appointed with comfortable beds and furniture and nice decor. We stayed for a long ski weekend with our three young kids and had plenty of space for them to play and more than enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably. We had no issues getting in and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The internet connection was a little bit slow on our mobile devices, but we had no issues streaming shows and movies on the TVs in the house. It was not a problem for us at all. The house is also very close to Nubs Nob and some good local restaurants. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a lovely stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Vacation!

The home was just perfect! We had the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Beautiful Ski Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, comfortable house minutes from skiing at The Highlands. We were a party of 10 and this house had plenty of space. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. Watching the sunset from the hot tub was the perfect end to each day. I would absolutely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Hillary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for our group of families. Great location close to so many things to do. House was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. Only downside was the house wasn't ready at check-in because the cleaning service was behind schedule.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Bird House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Bird House is a beautiful clean establishment. The rental team is responsive and kind. I will use them exclusively in my future rentals.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Beautiful home and Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home has a lot of modern amenities. It is also very spacious. We loved our stay here and the location is great as you have easy drives to many of the towns in this part of Michigan.
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10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family-friendly getaway between Harbor Springs and PetoskeyThis house was perfect for our vacation. We stayed with another family (4 adults, 4 kids total) and the space worked beautifully for everyone: tons of room to spread out, plenty of bathrooms, and a well-stocked kitchen that made meals easy.The location was ideal — tucked in a quiet, safe neighborhood but still only about 8 minutes to downtown Harbor Springs and around 12–15 minutes to Petoskey. We loved the backyard, which had space for the kids to run around, and appreciated thoughtful touches like blackout shades, toys, step stools, kids’ dishes, and more. They truly thought of everything for families.The property management team was responsive and helpful. We had a small hiccup with the door code at check-in, but they fixed it quickly and were great to work with.We had a blast here and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien situé et très propre, l'hébergement correspond tout à fait à la description. Accueil très sympathique, un grand merci à Eric pour sa gentillesse, sa disponibilité et ses bons conseils.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025