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Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Harbor Springs

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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Exterior
4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Harbor Springs

In Harbor Springs .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Harbor Springs vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Pleasantview Winery. Happy Days and Nights Winery and Harbor Springs Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harbor Springs Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Donald Ross Memorial Course - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Andrew J. Blackbird Museum - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nubs Pub - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing

Located off M-119 between the premier resort towns of Harbor Springs and Petoskey, Rivage Retreat is an ideal rental for enjoying the Little Traverse Bay region in all four seasons! It is close enough to jump on bikes and hit the Little Traverse Wheelway (a bike path from Harbor Springs through Petoskey to Charlevoix) yet a comfortable place to land after a long day of sightseeing.

Take your first step inside the front door to an open-concept living area and kitchen with plenty of daylight and a gas fireplace, a great space for gathering. Grab your morning coffee at the coffee bar just off the kitchen and step outside onto one of the multiple deck and patio areas. The main level consists of three tastefully decorated bedrooms, with the primary suite overlooking the wooded backyard and offering access to the back deck. The finished lower level offers a second living area, great for kids to congregate and the fourth bedroom with two queen beds and a TV.

Enjoy the lush year-round plantings and plenty of yard while you enjoy your meals alfresco and take in the sunlight or fall into the hammocks with a good book in the shade.

No matter the season, you are minutes from it all – Nubs Nob and The Highlands for skiing, downtown Harbor Springs, and Petoskey for shopping and dining!

The following is a layout of the home:
Main Level
Living Area, Kitchen, Full Bathroom (combo tub/shower), Bedroom One/King with ensuite (shower), Bedroom Two/King, Bedroom Three/Queen
Lower Level
Living Area, Bedroom Four/Two Queens, Twin Sofa Sleeper

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Downtown Harbor Springs: 2.4 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 7.8 miles
Nub's Nob/The Highlands: 3 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 31.9 miles
Petoskey State Park: 3.8 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 15 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.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2203-264533

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing to the airport?

This vacation home is 19 mi (27-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi (6-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach.

Does Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing to downtown Harbor Springs?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Harbor Springs.

Charming Home in Harbor Springs Close to Town and Skiing Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked! Clean! Close to Highlands for skiing. Great place for our group of 6!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

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

Full week summer stay

This property was great for me and my family. Plenty of space for 5 adults and two children. The amenities were great. The beds were the most comfortable of any short term rental we have stayed. And the location was terrific - a short drive to both downtown Harbor Springs and Petoskey State Park. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a great place to stay. We had three couples and it worked out well. The kitchen is very well stocked and the patios were very nice too. We were the perfect distance between petoskey and Harbor Springs. The communication was very good also. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Ski Vacation

Beautiful house and property, every room was so cozy and perfect for a larger group. The living room was our favorite as it had a lot of comfy places to sit and enjoy each others company. Extremely close to the highlands and nubs nob ski hills, very worth it if you are looking to ski there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a ski trip and it worked out great. The house was clean and spacious. The upstairs beds were so comfortable. The open dining/living room worked out great for hosting post-ski family dinners. I would recommend this for using the 3 upstairs rooms. The downstairs bedroom does not have a bathroom on that level and it is somewhat noisy. Overall, loved this location and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Family Vacation

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: Very nice setting ! Enjoyed our stay !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sue b.

Wonderful comfortable and clean

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 property was very cozy, clean and wonderful. Great location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 rental was a great place for our family to get together and enjoy Northern Michigan! It was convenient to get many of our favorite activities and enough space to just hang out when we wanted to do that. Would definitely stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Short Trip

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: House and owners were very accommodating and in good shape. Made for a great vacation.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jim C.

Rivage Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family had a nice stay at Rivage Retreat. Property was beautiful and had ample room for all of us. Only wish was that there was a downstairs bathroom.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

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

A little piece of heaven on earth

This rental was everything we expected and then some! The home was exactly what it showed in the pictures. It was very clean and so cozy. It was perfect for our family to spend a weekend away together. It checked all our boxes. Cleanliness, prime location, easy communication with renter, no faults whatsoever. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

Fantastic stay!

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: We loved our time at Rivage Retreat. From the moment we booked everything was flawless. The host was so easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The house was beautiful and clean and provided ample (and comfortable) sleeping arrangements.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Regan M.

Perfect for girls trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: so spacious. The outdoor patio was a hit. Everything was so cute and well kept. Only reason I marked 4 stars for cleanliness was because the baseboards were not clean but I’m really picky. Amazing stay!!!! Would totally stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kunal K.

Great location and close to all attractions

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and close to all the UP attractions. It is very close to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The company was easy to communicate and self check in was easy and instructions were clear. I would recommend anyone planning to stay in the area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Cozy Up North Getaway

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 home was very cozy and had an excellent central location that gave easy access to all of our activities. The home was clean and comfortable. It was in a very quiet and picturesque setting with a lovely garden and 2 hammocks that our teens enjoyed. Only drawback is that it doesn't have a firepit. The property manager was excellent to work with and extremely responsive. Would recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sid B.

Rivage Retreat-VPNM

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 is so lovely. Beautifully decorated, very cozy/homey. What was most impressive to me was the VPNM staff! From my initial call thru our departure they were so responsive, precise and helpful, so professional. We have used so many companies thru the years and you guys are the best. Makes all the the difference!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

John M.

Quiet Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home was great but missing the details. The basement floor was wet from water leak or rain storm. There was drywall cut away in the basement ceiling. Small details missing a like soaps, TP, ice etc. Very convenient to harbor springs town. Back yard was great but missing fire pit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen Amanda Z.

Stayed 16 nights in May 2025