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

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Living Room
Kitchen
Main Level Guest Room w/ Queen Bed
10 Bikes & Helmets Provided to Use on the Little Traverse Wheelway Bike Path
Dining Room (Table Services 10)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10151.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Petoskey State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Odawa Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

King Guest Room

1 King Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Full Bath

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

Upper Level Full Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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

Location and Outdoor Amenities:

- Prime in-town Petoskey location on an oversized yard, private lot—quiet, yet close to everything

- Ideal for backyard fun: BBQ grill, bonfire area, and plenty of outdoor space to relax and entertain

- Lake Michigan access is just one block away—perfect for catching incredible sunsets over Little Traverse Bay

- Petoskey State Park (beach access) just minutes down the bike path

- Little Traverse Wheelway (a scenic, paved bike path) runs nearby.
- Connects Charlevoix to Harbor Springs around Little Traverse Bay
- Great for biking, jogging, or a peaceful stroll
- Bikes and helmets provided (waiver required)

- Downtown Petoskey is a short bike ride or drive away—restaurants, boutique shopping, art galleries, and more

- Ron's Bar & Backyard is right next door—a local favorite with a jukebox and shuffleboard

Cottage Interior & Sleeping Arrangements:

- Freshly updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage with modern finishes and a clean, cozy aesthetic

Main level includes:

- Comfortable living area with TV, games, and space for relaxing with a drink
- Dining room with large table—great for meals, board games, or puzzles
- Coffee nook with a curated setup for your morning brew
- Fully stocked kitchen with all brand new appliances
- Two charming bedrooms, each with fresh linens and simple decor
- Modern full bathroom with updated fixtures

Upstairs includes:

- Refinished wood floors for a warm, rustic touch
- Spacious primary-style bedroom with:
- King-sized bed
- Modern bedside lamps
- Small desk/workstation for remote work or planning your day
- Second upstairs bedroom with full-size bunk beds—great for kids or adults
- Second full bathroom with clean white tile and modern brass hardware, located between the two bedrooms

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
D&W Fresh Market (Groceries): 0.4 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 2 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 7.4 miles
Downtown Harbor Springs: 7.8 miles
Bay Harbor: 6.3 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 33.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 17.8 miles

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Bay View

Petoskey is home to this holiday home. Pleasantview Winery and Happy Days and Nights 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. 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

  • Petoskey State Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bear River Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Odawa Casino - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 11 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min walk

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.

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?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

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

Cedar House

We had a great time, we had runners use the bike trail, rode bikes every day, used the State Park 2 miles away several times and the State Marina for our boat 2 miles away which we slipped. The back yard was really nice as our 5 grandkids 9-2 years old were able to play the yard games provided, we also use the barbecue and campfire. We had plenty of room for everyone to have meals around the dinning room table or outside picnic tables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great Location

Great property, great location and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

2024 Girls Get Away

Great fun time with a crazy group of friends
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

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

Petoskey treasure

Beautiful and cozy home, close to downtown. Enjoyed our stay, planning to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

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

Petoskey Wedding

Everything was excellent and just as pictured. The location in regards to the city of Petoskey and the lake were great, the neighborhood not very good, but felt totally safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Cozy and roomy home

Perfect for our ski weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

COZY FUN 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: VERY FUN AND VERY COZY STAY. THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WAS VERY ATTENTIVE WITH US AS WE NEEDED AN EARLY CHECK IN. WE ALL REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Petosky Get Away

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: Roomy cute beautiful back yard

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E., Indian Land, USA

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
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10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Petosky

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

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

Plenty of room

We had a very nice stay at the property. It’s located a short drive from downtown and 15 minute drive from two nice ski resorts. It’s close to a grocery store, which is an added bonus when you’re feeding 5 teenagers. Enough bed/bedrooms for our entire party to sleep comfortably. Kitchen is equipped with essentials and suitable for making meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Great ski weekend lodging for 2 families

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: Nice old house with modern updates, fit 9 of us very comfortably, very clean, great location, easy to park, 5 minutes from downtown Petoskey and 10 minutes to Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great house, close to Lake Michigan

The house was great! We are a family of 7, and the house was absolutely perfect. Could have easily had room for a few more people. The yard was an absolute dream for the kids to play in and was absolutely a respite. We had a fire every night and most mornings! The bikes were enjoyed by all! And we really appreciated the local jams upon arrival.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

Cedar House

The Cedar House was well maintained and very cozy. It has a great backyard for outdoor games and includes a grill and fire pit. It was walking distance to the lake where you can find Petoskey stones and other fun rocks. The location is close to restaurants and the Petoskey downtown shopping area . We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia L.

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

So charming!

This house was well appointed. The updates were done well, while leaving the charm of the house. The furniture and beds were very comfortable, and it was awesome having access to a washer and dryer. The kitchen had all the cooking items we needed. The location is very convenient to all local attractions. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Eric D., Bloomfield Hills, MI

Fall at Cedar House

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: Well maintained and close of Petoskey (only 2 miles on the Wheelway). Close to great beaches and Harbor Springs. Would stay again.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., Grand Rapids, MI

Made for a perfect vacation!

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 was the perfect place for a ski vacation with multiple couples. Rooms were spacious, beds were comfortable, and location was excellent. We really enjoyed the games and all other amenities were as described. Thank you!

About the host

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Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey, Michigan. 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 properties, great communication and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

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