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Large Private Home, Hot Tub, Bonfire Pit, Mins. to Harbor Springs and Nubs
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 kidsâ 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, itâs 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 kidsâ 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 milesÂ
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nancy T.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Lynette N.
3 mars 2026
Family 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:
Our family goes north one weekend per year and we were so pleased with the Bird House. It is beautiful and so well equipped. Everything was sparkling and clean. It truly was an incredible family weekend with comfort for all. Thank you for everything and being so attentive to our needs. This is an all 5âs property. I cannot get the review to work.
Lynette N.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Nancy T.
9 mars 2026
Annual Stay for Ski Group
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:
VPNM is the best rental company I have worked with. The personnel is wonderful to work with. The rental home is always clean, spacious, including couches and floor space. It was challenging learning to use an induction stovetop, not a fan but i can easily overlook it due to how well stocked the kitchen is with quality not plastic essential kitchen tools, glassware, and dishes.
Nancy T.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Matthew O.
26 juin 2025
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.
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.
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.
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
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 â tucked in a quiet, safe neighborhood but still only about 8 minutes to downtown Harbor Springs and around 12â15 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, kidsâ 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.
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.