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Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Room
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear River Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade

As parents of young children, we know firsthand that navigating what is hoped to be a relaxing vacation can often be very stressful. So we created a space that would accommodate needs of families w/ kids of all ages, whilst providing parents with a cozy space for rest & relaxation. With its 3000 sq ft, 11 tree lined acres, and massive rec room w/ arcade, swing-set, basketball, rock wall, pool/ping pong; there is something for everyone and is sure to make your next vacation just that...a VACATION

Accommodates up to 10 guests with comfy and thoughtfully appointed bedrooms
- One master suite with king bed, large closet, and television
- One twin suite with two double beds, television, connecting bathroom,
and connected kids room which includes a twin bunk bed
- One bunkie house with full/queen combo bunk bed

Relaxation meets luxury with many indoor and outdoor conveniences
- Beautiful, stocked kitchen with all cookware, dinnerware, appliances,
Keurig coffee maker, etc. you will need
- Indoor hot tub/exercise pool
- Soaking tub and large shower with double rainfall shower-heads in the
main bath
- Large, 2nd story balcony overlooking the charm & beauty of wooded s
scenery, complete w/ rockers & swing chairs for your comfort
- Massive feather blend sectional couch that's perfect for both
entertaining friends and family or enjoying peaceful moments on
- Top of the line mattresses and bedding to ensure a great night's rest
- Covered patio with ample seating and fire pit
- High speed fiber optic internet (Wifi)
- Gas fireplace to enjoy the warm ambiance easily and at any time

Entertainment for the whole family inside our sweeping 1,200 sq ft rec room
- Interchangeable indoor swing set
- Pool/ping pong table
- 5000-in-1 arcade machine
- Arcade basketball machine
- Retro refrigerator (with top freezer)
- 75" television centered above 3 cozy recliners for enjoying the game, a movie, or catching up on your favorite show
- Rock climbing wall complete with kids' mats and a crash pad for safety
- Kids gymnastic bar
- Kids nugget couch

Misc. consumable items we have for your convenience include:
- Kitchen: dish soap, trash bags, paper towels, coffee (regular+decaf),
salt/pepper, olive oil
- Bath: soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, tissues, toilet paper
- Adult: hair dryer, iron, ironing board, room fans, hangers
- Kids: sippy cups, cups, bibs, silverware, bowls/plates, Pack 'n Play, high
chair, kitchen helper step stool, humidifier

For our EV drivers, don't fret, we have you covered with a ChargePoint Level 2 charger on-site and free to use

Up to 2 dogs are welcome to stay for an additional fee of $50/pet
- A sizable, fenced-in backyard provides a secure area, perfect for furry
friends to roam and play freely
- Water and food dish provided

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave all lights off except exterior sconces by each entry door
Please turn return any HVAC settings to 70F
Please put used towels in laundry room
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
For your upcoming stay at Birch & Bark, and ensure a pleasant stay for you and all future guests, we require you follow these simple House Rules: 1

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4473010vb
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

About the area

Petoskey

Located in Petoskey, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lake Michigan and Burt Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Pickerel Lake - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Crooked Lake - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Bear River Park - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Little Traverse History Museum - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 19 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Frank's Apple Town - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Next Door Neighbor Catering - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade on 11 October 2026 start from NZ$844, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Cabin - Indoor Hot Tub, Rec Room, Rock Wall, Indoor Swingset, Arcade located?

This family-friendly Petoskey holiday home is located in a rural location, 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Pickerel Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Big Bear Adventures and Devoe Beach. Lake Michigan and Burt Lake are also within 12 miles (20 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. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent our Mother’s Day weekend here! The house was amazing. Nice quiet location and not to far from the winery’s! We had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thanks Kathleen it was wonderful having you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Perfect place for a perfect trip

Everything is just as described. Well kept comfortable beds and linens. Swim spa was great especially since memorial weekend was a bit chilly. Owner is quick to respond and very pleasant. Would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Short but sweet stay

We had a wonderful stay at Birch & Bark Retreat. It was just a quick, two-night stay. Jason, the host, was very attentive via text whenever we had questions. We had a blast playing pool, ping pong, arcade basketball, video games, watching movies in front of the fireplace, and relaxing in the hot tub! All of the instructions were super easy to follow and well laid out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great space about 20 minutes from downtown Petoskey. My friends and I had a great time and the check out requirement aren’t overly excessive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thanks so much, Bee! It was great having you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

Our new favorite place up north

We booked a new cabin in the woods for 2026. We couldn’t have been happier!! The place is perfect! Clean, cozy, beautiful decor, hot tub is over the top nice! Close enough to town for dining and shopping. Kids loved the basement play area. Wi-fi worked well. I could go on and on……highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tremendous spot to have a getaway. We had 2 little kids that were in love with the place right away, and 6 adults that immediatelyfelt right ar home. The hot tub was a huge hit and very well maintained, the property is beautiful and serene, the whole "gym" area kept the kids entertained from sun up to sundown. I cannot say enough good things about this place and the host. Jason was a tremendous host, and a great communicator. Would 10/10 come here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Thanks Chris, it was a pleasuring having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful, and exactly as described. Our two grandchildren who are 7 and 3 had a great time. They did not want to leave. So much for them to do. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Thanks so much, Dorie! It was a pleasure having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was perfect. Very clean and cozy. It had everything you’d want; entertainment space, relaxation space, and comfy sleeping spaces. All the beds were very comfortable. The owner communicated quickly with us. The hot tub is huge and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
Thanks so much, Emily...it was great having you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

A Great Retreat

We had an amazing stay at the Birch & Bark Retreat. It was the perfect place to relax and cozy up on the couch, but still close to Petoskey for a little day trip. All the amenities are great, it's a great place to have fun with 2 people or the whole family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Beautiful

The property and home is beautiful. My kids and grandkids had a great time. it feels like home and it has everything you need !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was incredible! Fun for kids, teens and adults alike! Super clean too. We loved everything about this place and will totally revisit! Another thing worth noting is how comfortable the beds and pillows were! We slept so good! The owners were very nice, kind and quick to respond too! Totally recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2026
Thanks so much, Heidi! It was wonderful having you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Great place to getaway

We had a wonderful time at the cabin! It is as beautiful as the pictures and the location was so quiet surrounded in woods. Jason was very easy to work with and quick to respond. We would definitely go again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alleigh A.

Above and beyond our expectations!

Jason and his family have created a lovely home away from home with stunning views and exceptional comfort. You can tell they have put much love and thought to their beautiful vacation home! We enjoyed every detail from the well stocked kitchen, comfortable bedding and towels, warm home decor, and over the top rec room for our kids! I cannot say enough about how perfect this house was for our family! We enjoyed our Spring Break ski vacation and look forward to returning! Thank you so much for sharing your home and being such a friendly and attentive host!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Perfect Weekend at Birch & Bark Retreat!

We had a wonderful stay at Birch and Bark Retreat! The house is private and spacious with a lot to do while staying on the property. The entire family (including our dog) had a blast playing games at the kitchen table and in the basement or relaxing in the hot tub. This was the perfect getaway location for a quick ski trip up to Northern Michigan! We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

A very peaceful getaway!

I had a group of 9 girls and we really enjoyed our stay. The house is super cozy, plenty of room and had everything we needed. I would recommend this place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert H.

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

Fun family cabin

This was the best experience I have had with a vacation rental. Fun, clean and very professionally managed. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thanks Albert it was so great hosting you!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Well kept good condition home in a great area. Outside of petoskey a few miles, but still close enough to make a quick run into town. All rules and expectations were laid out in a nice book. The book also contains information about how to use various things around the house. It was a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thanks Justin, it was great having you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bailey C.

Home was very cozy with so many fun things to keep the kids occupied!

We really enjoyed our up north getaway and look forward to returning. The home was cozy with plenty of activities to keep the kids busy!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edwin c.

Relaxing and fun retreat!

Very cozy and neat place! Lots of thing to do, including a children’s gym area and toys. Everything was clean upon arrival. I appreciate how well equipped and labeled the kitchen and home was. Will definitely rebook and recommend to family and friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and as expected based on the listing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2025
It was wonderful having you Dylan!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Amazing for kids!

This was our second time staying for our annual ski trip with our 4 kiddos. They had been SO excited to return after our trip last year. It’s the perfect spot. So many fun things to do that the house after skiing all day, the owners have literally everything you need, down to the bath toys and sippy cups. Grandparents joined us again this year and there was plenty of room for everyone. It must be said that the house is also super relaxing! Very comfy and cozy beds and furniture and so nice to have a great area for kids to play while adults relax upstairs. And a 17 min drive to Nubs. We’ll definitely be back next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a prefect place to call home during fall break! Great location that is very secluded in the woods so you get that ambiance while only being 15 minutes from town. The home itself couldn’t have been more perfect - had everything we could have needed and so many special touches to make it feel like home. The rec room downstairs was amazing for a family of varying ages. Hosts were extremely responsive. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Thanks so much Erin! It was great having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do not hesitate to book this property! They have thought of everything to make your stay super enjoyable with families in mind. When was the last time you saw a sky full of incredible stars, just listened to nature or sat around a fire?We did not want to leave! Beautiful home with so much to do for the young and old. Even our dogs gave it a 5 Woof review :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thanks Sue, it was so great having you....love the 5 Woof status haha!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen S.

Great Summer Oasis for Kiddos

Birch and Bark retreat is a great summer getaway for the family. It’s well stocked with almost anything you could need for a stay with the family. I appreciated all the helpful notes and handbook to help operate everything. We will definitely be back next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Absolutely perfect

Had an amazing time .The cabin was just as beautiful as it was in the pictures. It was perfect for my family of 10!!! So many things for the kids to do and plenty of room for the rest of the family to just sit and relax and enjoy!!! Couldn’t have been a better vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thanks Carrie! So happy uou and the family had a great time!

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