This home is ideally located on all sports Round Lake, next to Petoskey State Park, 5 minutes to downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Round Lake is an all sports lake and its the Petoskey area's best kept secret. Round Lake is a clean spring feed lake well known for its excellent fishing. Nearby are biking, walking, snowmobile, and cross-country ski trails. The bike trail is a continuous trail from Harbor Springs through Petoskey ending in Charlevoix. Our home is just minutes away from Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob downhill ski resorts. This area is also well known for its renowned golf courses. Little Traverse Bay Golf Club is 5 minutes away. The Mackinaw Bridge is just a short 30-minute drive.
Property manager
loren chudler
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
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Boat docking.
If you bring your boat and leave it in the water can attach to dock and mooring posts.
If there is inclement weather I highly recommend taking your boat out of the lake.
If there is damage to the dock by your boat being attached you are responsible for damages.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Harbor Springs
Located in Harbor Springs, this holiday home is on the beach. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Harbor Springs, MI
What's nearby
Petoskey State Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Crooked Lake - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
Odawa Casino - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 7 min drive
Culver's - 7 min drive
The Back Lot Beer Garden - 12 min drive
Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - 9 min drive
Northwood Family Restaurant - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Home on Beautiful Round Lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Home on Beautiful Round Lake ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Home on Beautiful Round Lake ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Home on Beautiful Round Lake located?
Nestled on the beach, this Harbor Springs holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Petoskey State Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Crooked Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The owner is not great at communication. The home is beautiful and spacious. However, all the furnishings are such that they would not be good enough to sell in a garage sale; they were so old and damaged. When you charge this much per night, you should at least offer decent furniture. The furnishings would not be good enough for a cottage, much less a home like this at this price point. The kitchen had junky cooking pans and dishes - all of the kitchen equipment was really bad. There is a grill, but it is old and rusty and not usable.The home is on a large lot that is right on Round Lake. He has built a little beach area with sand that was nice. The lake is shallow and sandy. The gardens were nice. There is a great dock you can fish off of. However, the kids got Swimmers' Itch from the lake. Definitely not fun. We couldn't use the water after that happened. We drove to Petsoky State Park, which is really nice. It is about 3 miles away.
This is a beautiful property with an excellent location. The family vacation was made enjoyable staying at such a fantastic house. The house is well equipped with everything you would need
Robert B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alicia S.
8 August 2017
Stop searching - this is the perfect house!
Beautifully updated lake home centrally located to so many things to do! We were able to enjoy the lake; wineries; restaurants; shopping; the ski resorts & the beaches without having to drive far! We will definitely rent this home again!
Alicia S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kerri D.
8 August 2017
Great house!
Wonderful clean, well decorated, comfortable house with fabulous amenities. The bedrooms were perfect for our 6 adults and the 4 kids loved the bunk room. Friendly owners, we will return!
The home was very nice and in close proximity to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The view was excellent and plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable in. The home had all the amenities you could ask for. I will definitely consider returning to this home in the summer and even the winter!
Our family of 9 from ages 6 to 72 yrs all thoroughly enjoyed our vacation! This home was beautiful and very comfortable. Everything you could possible need. Plenty of seating, inside and out. Great beach, dock, fire pit, bbq and so much more. Owner was great with communication, and check in/out was a breeze. Wish we could stay another week!
The house was perfect for our family (six adults and four children). The shallow water close to shore was great for young children, and we enjoyed having the dock and small sandy beach area for the kids. Great for paddleboarding, kayaks, watching loons, and simply enjoying the view. The deck was newer and a wonderful place to hang out. The house was spacious and the kids loved the bunk room.
The house does not have AC, but even with a couple warmer days, it cooled off at night, and the ceiling fans kept it comfortable.
Highly recommend this property!
This house is beautiful and sits on a very shallow part of the lake, perfect for small kids. The pictures don’t even fully capture its beauty and peaceful locale. The gorgeous private beach was enjoyed by all, from morning coffee at sunrise and building sand castles to swimming and fishing in the evening. The house is in a perfect location. It is a short drive to harbor springs and Petoskey and very close to the beautiful Lake Michigan beaches. We were able to drive to two local wineries and did a day trip (35 min drive to the ferry) to mackinac island. We can’t wait to come back!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Lori M., Farmington Hills, Michigan
18 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice home on beautiful lake
Beautiful home, but clearly a rental. Upstairs guest bathroom tub was not clean, very tired. Toilet ran incessantly and leaked due to sweating. Needs attention
Owner not attentive to messages or questions regarding the property
Note no Air Conditioning in the home and box fan on the main bedroom
Not the anticipated quality given the price
House and property are awesome! Kitchen is better equipped than most homes. Bedrooms are large and spacious. Common areas will easily accommodate large groups. The grounds are lovely and this place has its own private little sandy beach. House comes with tons of outside accessories like bikes, paddleboards and winter gear. We rented a pontoon for the week and kept it at the dock. The area is so peaceful and serene yet you are 10 minutes to Petroskey or Harbor Springs with wide choices for restaurants and shops. We had lots on our agenda to see and do...but we ended up loving the house and lake so much we rarely left! Great communication with owner. Lake life here was a joy! To be fair...if you happen upon a hot day the house can be stuffy. But fans abound in each room and the fresh lake breezes were indeed cooling. We are long time VRBO folks...this is a gem!!
After searching for a house with a beach and space for my kids and grandkids, we decided to book this property. The house, and location did not disappoint. The previous reviews were spot on! We had a wonderful week. The lake views, beach, yard, deck, and spacious interior were fabulous. It was a perfect way to spend time with family. We will definitely book again.
This house was absolute perfection... It was beautifully decorated, clean, and spacious. We loved the quiet area, and the lake (because it is smaller) was calm and warm. We loved being able to bike into Petoskey using the nearby trail, and we were able to enjoy daily kayak and paddle board outings. Our kids loved playing in the sand, and the bunk bed room was absolutely awesome. This was, by far, our favorite rental house! We hope to come back again!
Fantastic home centrally located in the heart of everything. The home sits on Round Lake and is very close to downtown Petoskey, State Parks, Vineyards and Boyne Mountain Resort. Great golfing within a close vicinity.
We will most likely be returning to this property in the future!
Great trip, great house, Great Lake, and super close to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Would go back in a second
Michael W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sean H.
12 September 2018
Great summer vacation
My family and I had an amazing time! The house was immaculate and plenty big enough for our family and extended family. We put our boat on the dock and basically had the lake to ourselves the entire week. My older parents stayed in the master and they were comfortable with the separate living quarters. Kids loved the bunk beds and we all had more than enough space to separate in different leisure rooms at times. The deck was newer and we had several great home cooked meals watching the loons on the lake. The paddle boards provided an amazing early morning activity to paddle out and watch the loons. What an exciting and fun added adventure.
There is no A/C but even with the hot summer days, the nights were cool and the breeze off the lake made it very pleasant. They also had ceiling fans in addition to plug in fans that made it very pleasant.
We highly recommend this Loren's home. We go away every year and this was our best stay and will definitely be back!
Sean H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 September 2018
Perfect Week
This house was the perfect place for our family this summer! We rented it to celebrate my mother in law’s 60th birthday. It comfortably slept 8 adults and 2 kids. The house itself is very pretty and very new. We cooked dinner/grilled there most nights, and it was well stocked and efficient. We loved sitting outside to eat and really enjoyed the fire pit. The two toddlers loved the sandy beach area and the shallow water. Great location too! 5 mins to Harbor Springs and Petoskey.... we even rented a boat on charlevoix one day, and that was an easy ride too. I would definitely recommend this spot!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jan M., Indiana
28 August 2018
Great house, great location
This was the perfect house for our annual golf trip to the Boyne area. It is a beautiful home and had everything we needed. The location is perfect, situated half way between Habir Sorings and Petoskey.
Jan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kim T., Woodhaven Michigan
2 August 2018
Beautiful lake house
House was beautiful and location is perfect! We will be back for sure!!
Kim T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
9 July 2018
Outstanding Round Lake Property
This is the 3rd year we have stayed at this property and absolutely love it. The house is newly built and furnished nicely. The views of round lake are very beautiful. There is so much to do ...paddle boarding, kayaking or just enjoying the view. The owners are wonderful to work with. Our whole family looks forward to our week at the lake each summer.
Lisa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Daniel C.
7 September 2017
Great Family Vacation
This home on Round Lake was a perfect place for my two daughters and their families to meet with my wife and me. The warm lake and sandy beach area gave my grandchildren many hours of enjoyment. The accommodations were quite comfortable for the children (5 under the age of 11) and 6 adults. Plenty of space both indoors and out and close proximity to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey State Park enhanced our week. We would come back without hesitation.
Daniel C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
DEBBIE Y.
21 August 2017
Perfect up north vacation spot! Great Location!
This place is beautiful. Completely rebuilt, top to bottom. Comfortable and cozy. Location is perfectly situated between harbor springs and Petoskey, close to skiing, restaurants, and shopping. Perfect spot for summertime visits too as it's close to the state park and bike paths. Love this house!
DEBBIE Y.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Angel C.
21 August 2017
Comfortable home, great beach
Had an awesome time in Petoskey area. This home was close to everything! We rode bikes on the trails and golfed great courses. Felt like it was our own home!
Angel C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
About the host
Hosted by loren chudler
Why they chose this property
This is as close to owning your vacation property as possible. All the home amenities you can imagine including washer/dryer, dishes , soap, beach toys, Kayak, Wifi, games, puzzles, books, magazines etc....
What makes this property unique
private beach and great backyard for children and adults of all ages. 5 mile drive to downtown Petoskey and Harbor springs, 5 mile bike ride to lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Numerous great shopping and restaurants, local farms to visit, theaters, concerts, hiking trails, etc....