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Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs

Beachfront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to this private beach community and unwind in The Boat House, a family-friendly haven with a kitchenette, washer/dryer combo, and large deck overlooking the waterfront. With HD TV, charcoal Weber grill, and nearby garden railroad for kids of all ages.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs

Come enjoy this family friendly beach apartment in a private community. The property features 2 bedrooms (1 king, 2 bunk beds) and a bath. The great room includes kitchenette with Thermador cooktop, small refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, toaster, and a complete set of Calphalon Cookware Herbs, spices, sugar, coffee and tea, as well as soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and paper products. There is a washer/dryer combo in the bathroom. The Boat House also has HD TV, AC/heat, charcoal Weber grill on large deck overlooking the private beach--access to 60 feet of waterfront! A garden railroad (G gauge) next door is fun for children and adults! Check out what's happening in the workshop as well. Unfortunately the Boathouse is not pet-friendly or accessible for wheelchairs as there is an outdoor flight of stairs to access the apartment.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking on property including beach

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 552 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Rules

Guests must respect quiet times (10pm to 9am). This includes music, gatherings and children. Access to Association park not included in rental.
Fires are not allowed on the deck or beach.
Absolutely no smoking, firearms or fireworks are allowed on property (including beach).

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking on property including beach

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Boat House Skiing Town Family Friendly Apartment Harbor Springs
Boat House Skiing Town Family Friendly Harbor Springs
"the Boat House" Beach Garden Railroad Town Family Friendly
The Boat House Near Skiing Near Town Family Friendly

About the area

Map
Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 9 min drive - 13.1 km
  • The Highlands - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 21 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Brandy’s Harbortown - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Roast and Toast - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Stafford's Pier Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harbor Springs apartment building is just steps away from Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Donald Ross Memorial Course and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Exactly as pictured

Private beach was fantastic! A perfect spot to relax and read while enjoying the sounds of the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Fantastic Place

3 Girlfriends stayed two nights. Long walks on the beach, short trips to Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Host Dave shared his passion with his boat, plane and trains and gave us a tour of his workshop. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy o.

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

Fall Getaway The Boathouse

Pam and Dave were very helpful and very good at communicating with us! The place is very clean and has everything you could need. It is right on the water and the beach view is wonderful. We had a great extended get away. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Beautiful Beach, Clean Space

The beach is unbelievable and quiet. The space is very clean and as shown. It is quite tight, but again, they clearly show that in the pictures. I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Wonderful Boathouse retreat

The boathouse was a lovely place to stay. It was cozy during a rainy week. Very comfortable bed, fully equipped kitchen (except for a freezer, which really wasn’t a problem). Wonderful hosts and beautiful beach. I will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K., Columbus, OH

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

Wonderful Stay at the Boat House

The boat house was sparkling clean and perfect for my stay! I had such a wonderful time and Pam was great. Very easy to communicate with. Thank you so much for your hospitality. I’ll be back next year for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary O., Columbus, OH

Idyllic

This was our second stay in less than a year! The location on the beach is peaceful and quiet. Easy drive into downtown. I would highly recommend this property but don’t want this gem to become too well known or it won’t be available for our next trip (sorry Dave!).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Our own beach!

We loved having our own beachfront and the ability to have a fire on the beach. The apartment was perfect for the 2 of us. Super comfy bed in the main bedroom and a set of bunk beds in the second bedroom. All the amenities you need for an enjoyable stay. We will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Excellent in every aspect!

The Comer's have a very lovely small apartment above their garage. It is filled with character from the decorations to the provided coffee beans and grinder, to the luxurious bath towels provided. The kitchen isn't filled with leftover utensils - everything is top notch and provided as part of the overall experience of being there. We positively loved our stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jason l.

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

Perfect little getaway

We really had a great time at Pam and Dave's "Boat House." The space was really cozy with all of the amenities you need. The bunk beds were perfect for the boys who really enjoyed seeing Dave's Garden Train run and inside his shop. The house was only a 5 minute drive from town, too! Our favorite was the private beach where the kids looked for Petoskey stones and swam while we read. At night, we had a great time cooking S'mores in the beach fire pit, too. I only wish we had stayed one more day. We plan to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Better than advertised!

This VRBO was outstanding! We came for the skiing and really enjoyed coming back from the slopes each night. The upstair apartment offered great views of the Harbor and the sandy beach. The interior is impressive. Beautiful wood paneling, floors, & beams...decorated with maritime pictures & memorabilia. It definitely gave an UP NORTH vibe. The floor plan isn't that spacious...but adequate for 4. The kitchen is well equipped. Just bring food. The bathroom was great. Wonderful tub/shower with lots of hot water. Oversize plush towels too. Master bedroom has a great king bed & was very comfortable. Nice to hang out in a very quiet location and enjoy the harbor, the trees, and the charm of Harbor Springs. Our teenage girls really enjoyed the media options including wifi, movies, music videos etc. Thank you Pam & family!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Charming Boathouse Stay

Very clean with nice lake decor. Quiet and good location at the beginning of Tunnel of Trees. Nice sandy beach. Charming well informed hosts. This was my second visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

5 star plus

Beautiful, charming, comfortable property. Excellent location. Beautiful beach. The hosts are great and thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyndal S.

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

Cozy and Beautiful

We loved our time at Pam and Dave’s Boathouse. This truly is a hidden gem and was the key to our relaxing and fun week in Northern Michigan. The space was perfect for our family of three, including a pack and play, booster seat and blackout shades in the bedrooms to make traveling with an infant easy. The boathouse is steps away from the lake, which made for a relaxing and fun-filled week. We so enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh D., Roanoke, Virginia

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

Winter comes to boathouse

Great facility - Great location - Great hosts ---Will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Great Place and Beach

My husband and I stayed at the Boat House and loved it. It was very clean, updated, had all amenities needed and the private beach was perfect. The location was quiet and within close range to the tunnel of trees, Petoskey, parks and shopping. I recommend going to the Pond Hill Farm (5 minutes away) for plenty of children activities, food, beverages and a band. We had a great stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Wonderful. A gem of a place.

Relaxing and very comfortable. The hosts are top notch. Dave's gauge G railroad a must see.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

A Little Sanctuary

This place was perfect. The location was wonderful. It was actually closer to the shore than the pictures make it look. It was such an easy drive to the most picturesque little town. I have never stayed in a rental that was so clean. We cooked a lot and there was never a time when we thought of something we needed in the utensil/pans area. It was a well-equipped kitchen. My husband really enjoyed using the grill pan on the gas stove. (Just beware, there is no freezer and a dorm-like fridge, but it worked well for us). The hosts were welcoming and present, yet we had plenty of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

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

Perfect for the skiing season

Perfect location for a ski weekend. Everything about the space was cozy with modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Lovely stay!

This rental was just what we needed! It was a cozy, perfect space to come back to after long days on the slopes. And, it was a short drive to our new favorite dining and sledding spot- Pond Hill Farm. The rental was exceptionally clean, with great towels and linens. The view was amazing. My family would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Perfect getaway

Just what i was looking for. Small but cozy. Perfect for two. Quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Kalamazoo, MI

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

A Cozy Respite in Harbor Springs

The Boat House is exactly as described. We've stayed at several other rentals in Harbor Springs...all of which pale in comparison to this property. Though the weather kept us from enjoying the deck and beach during our stay, the interior space in The Boat House provided a cozy respite from the rain. We're already planning a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise F.

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

Gorgeous View

The property had everything we needed for our stays. All linens, pots and pans, and a gorgeous view of the lake
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Wonderful retreat

We were able to destress due to the property's location, the property and the host's attention to details. We booked next year's stay even before we left the property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Long weekend

Clean, safe neighborhood, close to Petosky
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022