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Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.

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Summer view
Front entrance
Front entrance - inside
Living room
Full kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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Gaylord, MI

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.

Centrally located and nestled in the woods west of Gaylord, MI. Enjoy all 4 seasons! Snowmobile Trail #4 crosses our street and we are surrounded by multiple golf courses, parks and beaches. Within 30 minutes to Boyne, Traverse City and Mackinaw City.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rate includes 4 people. Additional guests are $20 per person, per night.
All over night guests must be included in the reservation.
Refer to house manual upon check in for additional house rules/guidelines.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4824589
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

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Gaylord, MI

Restaurants

  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Settings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shakes N Such - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Black Forest Golf Course, Otsego Lake State Park and Au Sable River. Natural Golf Course and Marsh Ridge Golf Course 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. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at the Porter's place! It is cozy, well equipped, clean, and the owners provide great communication. Definitely, we will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Thank you Julie for the awesome review! We look forward to seeing you again next Christmas!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

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

Great stay

Everything was great, thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy place tucked into a secluded area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Nice hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable. The mattresses are amazing!! Would definitely recommend and book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

toni d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape from the fast pace of every day! Hosts are very nice and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

Had a great time !!

Place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

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

Perfect location for snowmobiling

We were ecstatic to be able to go in multiple directions from this location allowing us to put on over 700 miles in 2 1/2 days! Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Up north getaway

Very clean, had all the amenities. Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Nice and quiet

Great place that is in a quiet setting. Clean and comfortable. Host was easy to work with and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As pictured. Secluded area. House was clean and good hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof F.

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

Perfect Place

We recently stayed there during out golf trip, place is very nice, host communicated very well. Overall a great experience and we definitely will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for the awesome review! So glad you enjoyed your stay. See you next trip…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cool and different
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

New and nice

Excellent cabin. Well equipped and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan d.

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

Cozy

As described. Easy to check in. Nice place! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Golf Weekend

The house worked great for a foursome of golfers. The house is clean, comfortable and in great shape. The location works great for golf since there are many courses within 30 minutes. The location is very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you for the great review. We really appreciate it! Hope to see you again soon…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Cozy home

We we were very pleased with the cleanliness, comfort and well stocked home! It was a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Guesthouse in Woods

This is a beautiful guesthouse that is super clean, well maintained, and has all the necessary amenities. It is off the beaten path and very quiet, but easy to access, and a great location for the Gaylord area. A great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Peaceful

This is such a lovely property! I was visiting the area for a wedding. The property is so peaceful and the house is so cozy! We loved it and hope to be back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short getaway

Great little place! Has all amenities anyone would need. Stayed there by myself to just relax... the covered back porch was a nice surprise for sitting outside in the rain. Quiet and clean,... would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Beautiful Home All the Way Around

This property was exactly what we were looking for. Quiet, serene, peaceful. VERY clean and cozy. We will be back. We stayed for snowmobiling and it was a perfect location to catch the trail head.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaelyn B.

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

Quiet and relaxing stay

Our family had a great time here. Everything was as described in the listing. It was very clean and cozy. We didn’t use the kitchen much but it seemed to be well-supplied. The outdoors can be enjoyed with coffee on the deck or a fire. The kids enjoyed visiting the friendly cows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Close to Gaylord golf

The house was perfect for our long golf weekend. The house was nicely appointed and equipped. The setting was quit and private. Convenient to many courses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi G.

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

Perfect for our Family

The stay here was great from check-in to check-out. My husband and I brought our two teenagers, their friend, and our two younger boys. The space was perfect - we had all we needed and more. We were most pleased with the cleanliness and quality of bedding, furniture, and really the entire house/property. We hope to stay again, some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Randi, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and really appreciate the awesome review. Hope to see you again in the future…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in the Porter's house! It was beautiful and very clean. It had everything we needed and then some! Kathy was such a friendly host. We got to learn a little bit about the property and watch the cows come to eat. Check-in was quick and easy. We loved the spacious kitchen and closet space! If there hadn't been a fire ban due to lack of rain, we would have loved to use the fire pit to roast marshmallows. One morning there were lots of turkeys on the hill behind the house! It was such a comfortable and peaceful place to stay. We hope to stay there again on future vacations up north!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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