Family-friendly log home between Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Mackinaw Island

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Welcome to The White Pine Lodge
Exterior
Surrounded by apple, pine, and maple trees
Convenient parking next to the front porch
An open yard for picnics, soccer, football, or bird/ nature watching

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pellston, MI
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • The Highlands
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Tunnel of Trees
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family-friendly log home between Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Mackinaw Island

The White Pine Lodge has a privileged location: it's quiet and peaceful but close to the best Northern Michigan attractions, small towns, and beaches only 15 minutes away. The large front deck is tucked into secluded woods and the back deck overlooks beautiful meadows and hills. Nature sings here, and it isn't called Pleasantview Rd for nothing! The only neighbors for miles are friends or family, and the fields are still farmed by us. A school house more than 100 years old sat on this property until recently donated to a historical society. Our relatives and neighbors attended that school, so the property has a rich past.

Geo-thermal heating and cooling makes this a very comfortable unit year round, and the heated floors are exceptionally comfortable in the winter. The large pine dining table and spacious kitchen help make family meals and time together unforgettable. Cooking or grilling is made easy with all the room. Jurek's Meat and Grocery, a short walk away, has the best meats in Northern Michigan for all your cooking needs.

The main floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The living room has comfortable and spacious seating and a warm gas fireplace. On each side of the living room are sliding glass doors for easy access to the balcony for the great view, fresh air, and starry nights. One floor up is the loft with a bed, a recliner and wool rug.

The lower level has lots of seating with many large sofas. There are 2 bedrooms down here, a full bathroom, an exercise room, entertainment area with a 50" flat screen, and a laundry room.

Bathroom 1 - Large jacuzzi tub with spacious stand in ceramic/glass shower.
Bathroom 2 - Large shower/tub combination and cathedral ceilings.
Bathroom 3 - Combination Tub/Shower

Bedroom 1 - One Queen
Bedroom 2 - One Queen
Bedroom 3 - One Queen
Bedroom 4 - One Queen
Bedroom 5 - Two Twins
Loft - One Queen

Property manager

James
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Maximum of 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets must be well behaved and kenneled if left alone. Potty breaks need to be taken off of the lawn. Pets are not allowed on beds or furniture.

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

About the area

Pellston

Pellston is home to this holiday home. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and University of Michigan Biological Station.
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Pellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • The Highlands - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Heather Golf Course at Boyne Highlands - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 23 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Tunnel of Trees - 27 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moose Jaw Junction - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nub's Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hoppies Landing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pellston Market - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly log home between Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Mackinaw Island pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Family-friendly log home between Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Mackinaw Island?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly log home between Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Mackinaw Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly log home between Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Mackinaw Island located?

Situated in Pellston, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Donald Ross Memorial Golf Course, University of Michigan Biological Station and Nub's Nob Ski Area. Heather Golf Course at Boyne Highlands and Pleasantview Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Another great time in Pellston

A beautiful log home with plenty of room for all of us. Close to Nubs and Boyne Highlands and Pellston airport. We enjoyed our second stay in this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Family Vacation

Excellent place to stay. Has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great Place

What a beautiful place to stay! We’ll maintained, lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Great Cabin

Huge cabin with great amenities. It was our second time booking this location and we'll definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Excellent Accommodations

The log home was so beautiful, spacious, clean and comfortable. The host was wonderful to work with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Retreat

It was the perfect place for a retrearlt!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Excellent Home, Excellent Host

Love it when a house is as advertised - great stay for a good group, responsive owner. Would stay again here anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan L.

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

Great rental

We were very happy with our stay. The house was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

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

Comfortable Michigan stay

We enjoyed our time at the cabin. Plenty of room for everyone and a close drive to different places we have always enjoyed in our past vacations to Michigan. We were happy with our accommodation choice for our getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We had a group of 10 for a ski trip. The rental was super clean, the mattresses were comfortable, and the house was spacious. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

brenda a.

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

Great stay!

House was great for the size of our group; it was a nice central distance for the places we wanted to see. Kitchen was well equipped for the cooking we wanted to do. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

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

Beautiful cabin

We stayed at this property with four other couples. It was clean and beautiful. The property had everything that we needed to make our stay comfortable. James was very easy to work with and made sure that our stay was perfect. The property had plenty of room for all of us to be comfortable while we stayed. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Michigan

Nice secluded
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G., Fort Wayne

The log home was beautiful.

We had all the luxuries of home. The log home was well laid out. Convenient for the whole family. We would rent the home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Amazing Rental

We stayed here while skiing at Nubs Nob. The house is so beautiful, so spacious, and so comfortable. We had so many of us, but you could never tell because there’s so much room. James was so accommodating and very easy to get a hold of. When we return to the area will definitely book again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara I., Chicago

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

Beautiful cabin and great for a family Reunion

We had our annual reunion here with three families, ages ranging from 65 - 2 years old and a dog. Place was great for everyone and enough kitchen and bathroom amenities. We spent a night outside around the fire making s'mores and laid in the grass star gazing. During the day we spent time at nearby Pelosky, Harbor Springs, and Mackinac Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles U.

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

Awesome house

This place was perfect for our family ski trip to Boyne Highlands. It was even more beautiful and impressive than the pictures. Very spacious and clean. Only 10 minutes from the slopes. Owner was very responsive to our texts. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

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

1970 High School Friends

The property is amazing; set on a hillside with a western facing deck, one can view magnificent sunsets that show the beauty of our skies. We had 6 women who graduated high school in 1970, and have been annually getting together to renew our friendships.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Amazing !

We had a group of 10 stay this weekend and it was so amazing ! The house was clean and stocked. Didn’t have to bring anything , the owners were amazing and nice , and we had a blast! We can’t wait for next summer !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

debbie f.

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

Beautiful home

Great place for a large group. Home looks just like the pictures. Very clean and well stocked. We had a group of 10 people and we have plenty of room for everyone. Owner so easy to get a hold of and answers any questions promptly. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Northern Michigan Gem

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Lodge. We loved the quiet location while being in a good central location to Petoskey, Mackinaw City, and Boyne Highlands. We enjoyed the large yard and the view from the balcony was beautiful. The hills with the deer roaming in the fields was so relaxing to take in. The lodge was very spacious and had all the amenities we could ask for-- lots of dishes, cooking supplies, large bathrooms, comfortable beds, grill, whirlpool tub, workout room, etc. We can't say enough good things about the property manager, James, he was professional and checked in on us to make sure we had what we needed and was always quick to respond to our questions. We hope to stay here again and highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

David F., West hartford, USA

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

beautiful house, quiet and secluded property

The house itself was gorgeous. Very spacious. Felt like having your own private ski lodge. Only about a 20 minute drive to Petosksy, Mackinac City, and Harbor Springs. There is a small grocery store and butcher shop half a mile down the road. The sunset over the farm across the street was beautiful. The grounds were not well kept. A very loud, whole house, security/smoke alarm went off spontaneously for about 20 minutes in the middle of the afternoon, and they had no idea what to do about it. It stopped on its own, and the answer was to just hope it doesnt happen again. That was a little disconcerting. However, the property manager was very attentive, and friendly. No hard feelings. The air conditioning worked really well. Super hot days and the inside was cold. The beds and pillows were not very comfortable. Check in was at 5:00 pm, which is pretty late, and they were actually cleaning until then so there was no way to get in the house early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

james E.

What a great home for a relaxing vacation!!

The place was super clean and very spacious. My party of 7 fit into all 5 rooms nicely. There’s a single room with two small beds for kids even. This place had a beautiful view and not to mention all the necessities that a hotel doesn’t have. A fridge Stove Grill Fire pit and fire pit kit The caretakers left brochures as well I was also pleasantly surprised with a cake on the table when we entered. It said Happy Birthday James! The personal touches like that always make it a memorable vacation. There’s almost nothing that I found wrong with the place. The air was just right for the hot days that we were there and the cable and internet worked just fine too. We were only there from Friday morning until Monday afternoon but we will definitely return in a year or two! One of the best places I’ve ever staid at! The caretakers james and Laura (brother and sister) are very friendly and made it clear that if we needed anything, to just ask. I got many recommendations on things to do and they were very helpful. All around a great experience. You won’t be sorry for choosing this place as your getaway home I know that much! =] There’s also a restaurant near by called the “Moose Jaw junction” ... talk about great food! The manager there was awesome. Just all around a fun getaway and lots of wildlife and deer. Thanks for he great memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

J.R. F.

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

Great Central Location

this property worked great for our group and the itinerary we had. 25 minutes to Island Ferry, 20 minutes to harbor springs, and only 10 minutes from Pellston Regional for some of our distant travelers. We had a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mina H.

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

Great house for large groups

We were a multi-generational group with two different families and 12 folks in total (6 adults, 6 kids). The house easily accommodated all of us with plenty of space to hang out, and we didn't even maximize the whole property! The kids loved the apple tree out front, the big pine tree for climbing, and the jacuzzi tub in the master suite. Grownups rotated between the main living room, kitchen bar area, and the deck, with plenty of other lounging areas. It was on a bigger road so sometimes big trucks would come flying threw, but it was set back enough that it wasn't too big of a deal. All-in-all, it was great for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by James

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This home was finished in 2005 and keeps with the rugged nature around it.

Why they chose this property

A super safe and quiet place, surrounded by farm country.

What makes this property unique

We check in on our guests and treat them like family.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests