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Cozy, Clean, In-Town, Cottage - Walk to town. Dogs Welcome!

Lakefront holiday home in Harbor Springs with kitchen

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Outside from driveway that comfortably parks two cars.
Laundry room and storage area off kitchen
Enter into kitchen from side entrance
Bathroom renovated in Spring 2023
Stand-up shower and built-in shelves in bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Harbor Springs Beach
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
  • Place, The Highlands
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, Clean, In-Town, Cottage - Walk to town. Dogs Welcome!

Cozy and clean 2 bedroom cottage on Lake Street a few blocks from downtown Harbor Springs. Bathroom was fully renovated in spring 2023. It's a short walk to, downtown restaurants and shopping, and a quick drive to golf courses, Pond Hill Farm, the Tunnel of Trees, and ski areas. Our dog-friendly cottage has a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, 2 TVs, high-speed wifi, 2 queen beds with new mattresses, parking, and a large back yard with seating and a fire pit. The house is professionally cleaned between guests and includes fresh sheets, bath towels, and beach towels for your stay.

During the summer there is a window AC unit that keeps the whole house cool and comfortable. Our dog-friendly and kid-friendly house has all the amenities of home in a great location convenient to all that Northern Michigan has to offer.

Relax in the living room on a cozy couch and pair of comfy club chairs. The renovated bathroom has built-in shelving, a new shower and all new fixtures. There is a small breezeway next to the kitchen and adjacent laundry room with shelves/hooks for your winter or lake gear! Other things you'll find to make your stay easy and enjoyable: playing cards, puzzles, extra blankets and pillows, wine/bottle openers, paper towel, toilet paper, dish and hand soap, and hangers.

The house is situated on a large lot with a big and mostly private yard that backs up to trees on two sides. You'll be just a few blocks from amazing views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Babies and kids welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
We charge a $100 pet fee; select Pets when booking
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Donald Ross Memorial Course and Tunnel of Trees. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Springs Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • The Highlands - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 20 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Palette Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stafford's Pier Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Clean, In-Town, Cottage - Walk to town. Dogs Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Clean, In-Town, Cottage - Walk to town. Dogs Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Clean, In-Town, Cottage - Walk to town. Dogs Welcome!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Clean, In-Town, Cottage - Walk to town. Dogs Welcome! located?

Located in the heart of Harbor Springs, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Lake Michigan. Donald Ross Memorial Course and Harbor Springs Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

arlene r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and clean cottage. Enjoyed the Zoll Beach for the dog. Next time we will bring bikes!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was super clean. The host left a welcome basket (so thoughtful!) and coffee / tea for the morning. We especially enjoyed the convenience of the easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Ski Trip

Great spot for winter ski trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Great Cottage - Great Location!

We loved our stay at the pet-friendly little blue cottage! The location is perfect for walks to downtown Harbor Springs! The cottage is so clean and very comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, great neighborhood to walk Riley. Location is great to Harbor Springs. The cottage was clean and the beds were super comfy! Nice TVs and easy to use remotes. That's a plus! We are not large people but we will say that the bathroom is extremely small and the shower is super small. Lake Street is somewhat of a busy street with lots of dump trucks going up and down. We visited local wineries, shopped, ate/drank and hiked in the area. Lots of great restuarants Riley loves the doggie beach at Harbor Springs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake I.

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

Ski Weekend

Perfect little house close to Nubs and downtown Harbor Springs. We enjoyed a quick Ski weekend with the family and would rent this house again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N., Oxford, MI United States

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

Cute Cottage

Cute little cottage, perfect for a quick ski weekend up north. Property owner was very responsive, super easy check in and out process. Close to downtown Harbor Springs and skiing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Fall Stay

Perfect place for a relaxing few days away. Location of the home allowed us quick access to everywhere local we planned to visit. We will most definitely return, hopefully with our puppy next time. Thank you allowing us to stay, we loved every moment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald G.

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

Great stay.

Clean and convenient. Simple. Just what we needed and expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy P., Otsego, MI

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

Perfect getaway

This was a mother/daughter trip. Perfect location! We could walk everywhere. Very picturesque little town. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy & John B.

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

Pet friendly Harbor Springs

Delightful property within easy walking distance from downtown, Lake Michigan and parks. Maureen is a thoughtful and responsive host. Property is very clean, comfortable and pet friendly and supplied with pretty much everything you might need. The wine and tennis ball were appreciated by dog and owner alike! Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Molly L.

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

Tiny house in great location

This cozy little house is on Lake Street very near the Elementary and High Schools. The kitchen is well appointed and the queen bed was very comfortable. You should be aware that there is no dishwasher but washing a few dishes was no problem for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

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

Great Location

Cottage is in a great location In Harbor Springs with very good access to Boyne Highlands, Nubs Nob and Petoskey. Nicely furnished with very comfortable beds. We greatly appreciated that our dog was welcomed here. Since it was winter time and we were here to ski, we didn't get to enjoy the big back yard but it would make great place to let the dog run and enjoy cooking outside if it were warm out.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Friends Trip

This was a one week trip with my Friend, starting in the UP and ending in the Harbor Springs/Petoskey area. This Rental in Harbor Springs was really nice. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a 3 night stay. Both beds were very comfortable, which is hard to find in a rental. We felt very comfortable and safe during our stay. The house is located in a very cute neighborhood. It was very quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage in Harbor Springs! It's one of the most well-stocked rentals we've ever stayed in-- the kitchen has everything you need and there are even beach towels. It's very close to downtown Harbor Springs. The backyard is huge and we had a great time making a fire and roasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Maureen is an excellent communicator and even took the trouble to mail us something we forgot. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laurel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean! It’s nicely stocked. Bathroom is very small, but usable. Only wish was an outside patio to sit outside !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! Fabulous location, darling cottage, fabulous stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean house and owner is very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SHELBY H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Shelby Hubbell

Beautiful little town and we loved the neighborhood!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

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

Up North weekend

We enjoyed a lovely and quiet get away weekend at the Little Blue Cottage. It is conveniently located to everything in Harbor Springs, also Petoskey and Wilderness State Park where we spent time. The cottage is clean, very quiet and supplies were plentiful and clearly labeled. Mama Bear and Papa Bear would each have had their choice between the two queen beds, but alas Goldilocks would not have found her perfect mid firmness mattress. We opted for the firmer choice of the two and slept well. As mentioned by another guest, the shower was a bit small for a man, but the towels were plush and the hot water was fast and plentiful. We appreciated both Keurig and instant coffee were available as well as tea. Having ice cubes ready to go in the freezer was also very convenient.We loved that we could bring our furry friend, our 14 y.o. GSD. The yard was nice for exercising her and everything on one level for our senior pup was great. The hardwood floors in the living room were actually very slippery for her and when she lost her footing she could not get up. Fortunately we travel with rugs in the car that we brought in for her to keep her footing. Just something to keep in mind if your canine friend is in their later years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

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

Harbor Springs

This tiny cottage is lovely, and owners are very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Quaint & Clean

Our family of 3 stayed for 3 nights for a NYE getaway with our dog. The house was the perfect size for us - and our teen had his own room. As a dog friendly property, we found the home impeccably clean! It’s a small house, but had everything we needed to be comfortable. We did not walk to town because of winter temps & snow. Had it been summer, we probably would have. The shower is small for grown men, but the renovated bathroom is quite nice. Most of all, the communication with Maureen was excellent, and she helped resolve an issue we had (which turned out to be our fault, not the property or renter!) immediately and above our expectations. A cozy stay for the new year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Harbor Springs

Great pet friendly property!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Quant and equiped

We enjoy the little blue house. We bought a mobile home at out last stay. This weekend we are the owners. Love the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Anniversary stay

Wonderful stay with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Tyler

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My husband and I are originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan. We have spent time in Atlanta, San Francisco, Dallas, and Denver, but Michigan is home. Harbor Springs is a special place, where we have had some of our favorite meals, walks, scenic drives, and beach picnics. We are dog people, love to travel, and spend time with our families!

Why they chose this property

The Little Blue Cottage is quaint, clean, recently updated, and just what a family or group of friends need for a great getaway in Northern Michigan. When we walked in, our first thought was: this is somewhere we would like to vacation. Our home is situated in a quiet but central neighborhood close to downtown - a short walk or bike ride.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is spacious and open enough to feel warm and welcoming, but quaint enough to give you the privacy and comforts of home. We have equipped the house and decorated to make it feel as comfortable and accommodating as possible. The large but private back yard and short walk to see Little Traverse Bay are reminders of the beauty Northern Michigan has to offer all year round. We love it here and hope you do too!

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