Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a window with a view of trees, and a dishwasher.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted heater.
A row of bicycles parked on a paved path surrounded by greenery.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a woven pendant light, and a view of trees through a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, beach near Petoskey State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Bay View
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Petoskey

Located in Bay View, a neighbourhood in Petoskey, this holiday home is near a water park. Happy Days and Nights Winery and Mackinaw Trail Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Petoskey State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near Bay View - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Odawa Casino - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 25 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Back Lot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails! located?

Located in Bay View, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Round Lake and Petoskey State Park. Little Traverse History Museum and Bear River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to downtown area, great house for a family vacation. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad the home was a great fit for your family and that you enjoyed the convenient location. We’d love to have you back! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the home’s cozy vibe, comfortable beds, and walking/biking routes right to the bay and then into town. So nice to have bikes onsite. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2026
Thank you for the review! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and had a chance to explore the area by bike. We’d love to host you again! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful for our group of 10. It slept everyone comfortably and was a great gathering place for us to spend the weekend together.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re glad the home was a great fit for your group and gave everyone a comfortable place to relax and spend time together. We’d love to host you again! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls 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: Always a good time. Out 4th year staying here we absolutely love it. We feel right at home
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This charming home was perfect for our girls' weekend. It has a cozy living space, a well-appointed kitchen, plenty of bedrooms, and easy access to everything Petoskey, MI, has to offer. I would highly recommend this property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Great location. Communications from the host was excellent and very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and that our team was able to make everything easy and seamless. We’d love to host you again! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and cozy. We enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Thank you for staying at Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great so no complaints. Kitchen was probably the best stocked / outfitted kitchen of any VRBO we have ever had. Just two suggestions [not complaints]: add a smaller frying pan and cutback / trim the bushes. The outside of the house did not reflect the inside. But I would stay there again in a heart beat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2026
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and that the kitchen had everything you needed. We appreciate the suggestions and will be sure to pass them along. We’d love to have you stay with us again! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was very clean and comfortable and the host was highly responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your time at Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, quiet, and plenty of seating in the living room and dining for all guests. This is our second stay, and we enjoyed very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2026
Thank you for staying with us again! We’re so glad you enjoyed another visit and look forward to welcoming you back next time. - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage - very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
Thank you for staying at The Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, close to everything, well-equipped, great back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the home, location, and outdoor space. Hope to host you again! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - only would have been better if it was a tad closer to downtown. Clean, great communication and close to the water. Would definitely stay here again. Large and comfortable space and beautiful yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the home’s space, yard, and location near the water. We appreciate your feedback and would be happy to host you again anytime! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Great property, great location and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thank you for your review of the Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

Our family of 5 had a nice stay at the Cedar House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Thank you for allowing us to host your stay at the Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Michigan Getaway

We loved the property! The location was convenient to get to town, walk to beach, or ride bikes to the state park. The house was clean and super cute! Everything was advertised and communication was fast and easy when we had questions! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
We’re so glad you had a great stay! It’s always a pleasure hosting guests who make the most of the area and enjoy the home. Thanks for the kind words—we’d love to welcome you back next time you're in town. - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great location near the bike path. We loved the bikes provided and large private yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
Thank you for the review of The Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful as always!

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 is the third time we have rented the cedar house. Everyone loves it. Perfect location and extremely comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2025
Thank you for staying with us again! We’re so glad the Cedar House continues to be a favorite and that everyone felt comfortable. We’d love to welcome you back for a fourth visit! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cleanest I have ever been to!

The property was so well designed and had everything we needed and more! We couldn't be happier. The beds were so very comfortable and the location was great for us biking around. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
We really appreciate the 5-star review and the special mention of the home's cleanliness, location, and décor. Come back anytime! – Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

This is a great house close to town and bay. It had a lot of nice touches. Accommodated our large group very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and roomy home

Perfect for our ski weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2024
We're glad you enjoyed your stay at The Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pre-wedding group stay

We stayed with a group of friends before our friends wedding during the weekend. It was a great spot to explore all the surrounding Petoskey areas, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you for staying at The Cedar House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great gather in spot

We have been coming to Northwest Michigan for our ladies golf trip for 20+ years. We booked this at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised! It has a great set up for families although we didn’t need those amenities. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Good morning Deborah, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at the rental and that it was even more than you expected. The quality of golf in the area is second to none in the state and we are so glad that you were able to enjoy it on your girls trip. Keep us in mind for your next trip to the area, we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cedar House

The house always looks nice and is very clean. The yard is so fun for the kids and we enjoyed the fire pit. It’s close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. We have been there two years in a row and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Thank you for continuing to choose the Cedar House as your hosting spot for your family's vacations! We hope to see you again next year! -Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters/Spouses weekend. The tunnel of trees was a beautiful drive to Leggs Inn. We enjoyed downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The house was very clean. There were six adults that enjoyed the bikes and firepit. We watched college football then cooked out using the house grill. The property manager promptly responded to all concerns. It was a wonderful, relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad your group enjoyed a relaxing weekend exploring the area and making the most of the home’s amenities. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back for another getaway! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
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