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In the springtime during while the trillium are in bloom.
Bluffside Deck
Our beach is a mix of rock and sand.
Fireplace available Thanksgiving - April 1st.
Great room looking towards kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Tunnel of Trees
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • The Highlands
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Futons

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS!

Built in 2006, this cottage style home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a total living area 2,400 sq. ft. Plenty of room to spread out. This house is truly designed with the family in mind, with separate spaces for the grown-ups and kids alike.

Vintage Mod, Baby! It's luxurious, with a retro feel - sure to evoke a flashback or two. The shag carpeting, custom ceramic tile, custom woodwork and a mix of retro antiques and custom furniture (not to mention a few surprises) will help make this a vacation to remember.

Located in Harbor Springs opposite Lake Michigan on the famous Tunnel of Trees - a top destination for bicyclists. You're close to such vacation spots as Petoskey, Charlevoix, Cross Village, The Inland Water Way and the Straits of Mackinaw.

Atop this 130' bluff, witness panoramic views that will allow you to see all the way to Charlevoix and on some days even Beaver Island! Enjoy filtered views from the home as well as completely un-obstructed views from the meandering bluffside staircase with secluded sun deck that leads to the very private frontage on Lake Michigan. *Reminiscent of America's Pacific Northwest, there are times you can walk for miles (when conditions allow as it is rocky now, but will be sandy again some day) up and down without seeing a single person!*

*Lake levels and shore conditions are constently changing. There is no guarantee what the shoreline will look like. In the summer of 2019 it had gone from sandy with a few rocks to much higher water levels and no sand at all on shore. However once in the water there is a band of rocks then all sand. We recommend bringing water shoes to walk over the rocks to get to the sandy bottom, it will be worth it!

- For our winter guests we recommend bringing an all-wheel-drive vehicle or at the very least a front wheel drive with good snow tires.

---- Also we provide a starter supply of paper/soap products which should be enough for typical 3 night stay, for a smaller group of 2 people. For a complete list of "what is provided" and "things to bring", check out "Using the property”, on your “My Trip” page.

- Fireplace available Thanksgiving - April 1st.

Keywords: Sand Beach, Nubs Nob, Boyne Highlands, Skiing, Winter Getaway, Lake Michigan

Property manager

Lizzie B
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 list: -Start a load of laundry -Wash dishes & put away -Put back furniture that was moved -Trash out to receptacle -Clean all dog hair & poo
Smoking damages the the home. If smoking has occurred inside the home, there will be a $200-$500 Cleaning Repair Fee depending on the level of damage.
Quiet time: 10PM - 8AM. No parking on rd. By booking guest agrees to VRBO and host's (sent by VRBO after booking is complete) Terms and Conditions

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Thorne Swift Nature Preserve - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 24 min drive - 28.7 km
  • The Highlands - 25 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road Provisions - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trillium Woods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel Vision Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harbor Springs holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

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

Lovely stay

Perfect home for our ski trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Ski trip

Great location with beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy R.

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

Great time

This is a fantastic spot to enjoy up north Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Beautiful Home/Amazing Views

Beautiful, better than expected, really clean, hope to return. Lizzie was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Great summer getaway

House was accurately described and well appointed We loved being able to walk down to the beach although the stairs back up were tough. Located close to town and very peaceful. Lots of great memories for our extended family of five adults and two kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Beautiful Home

The house was very clean and well appointed. The view of the lake from the house and the private beach are well worth it. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Back to my roots

I grew up going to Good Hart so it was fun for me to bring my family to the Tunnel of Trees. The house was great & perfect for getting us all together!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

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

Great place

Better than expected. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Great place

Great property for our long weekend of skiing. Had all the necessities needed for a 4 day trip. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

A Beautiful Home in a stunning location

This property is beautifully decorated and maintained. We enjoyed the art, the comfort of the beds, the view, the silence in the woods, the Lake of course, and the proximity to Harbor Springs and Petoskey. The steps to the beach were a daily challenge, but well maintained, and the deck midway down was a big plus. We rode our bikes through the stunning tunnel of trees daily for our morning coffee at the Trillium coffee shop. It is such a pleasure to stay in this beautiful home with first-class amenities, nestled in the woods on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Thanksgiving

Wonderful home, perfect location- Beautiful Lake Michigan and woods. Plenty of room for our family. Great place to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

beautiful view

Perfect for are group.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magda K.

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

Adorable cottage!

Very cozy place with everything you need. Fire pit, grill, pool table, even the record player with tons of records. Close to all winter and summer activities so you can enjoy it all year around. Definitely will be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P., Fenton, MI USA

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

Loved it!

Great house with the perfect amount of space for us! Beautiful views of the lake and an easy drive to the ski hills. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helena B.

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

80th Birthday

This cottage was perfect, the setting, the view, the accommodations! Our family enjoyed themselves. First time with VRBO and Lizzie B. was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing experience

House was spotless ! Everything on place and everything worked properly … view and lake is amazing .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Family vacation

House was great. Easily housed 6 adult children and two adult parents. Nice time. Beautiful views. It’s a lot of steps down to the water…but worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Beautiful View

We had a great time! This home met all our needs! There were 14 of us that stayed there and we never felt cramped! The sunset over Lake Michigan was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Josh F.

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

Trip to Harbor Springs

Very nice property. Location was across from Lake Michigan and had excellent views. House was well cleaned and spacious. Plenty of room for our group plus one dog. Only minor issues was the house sleeps 14 but they only provide enough toilet paper and paper towel for 2 guests for 3 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Beautiful!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Extremely clean. The beachfront is great for rock hunting and the property manager was extremely accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Retro fun + nature at its finest

My family loved staying here. The kids (and dad) enjoyed the old PS2, pool table, and old time movies. We loved exploring the winter beach. You can walk for miles on the beach. Running down M119 in the mornings was serene and beautiful. Proximity to the ski mountains was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair H.

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

Lovely springtime experience

Scenic drive on M-119 to home, great lake views when you arrive. Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Mackinaw City all nearby if anything is needed, or just enjoy the outstanding location. House was clean, well stocked, and comfortable, awoke one morning to find the trillium in photos had bloomed overnight . Our week long stay had excellent weather, even included the drama of watching an afternoon thunderstorm build over the lake as it approached from the west. Absolutely a wonderful stay in all respects.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Great property - perfect for our ski trip!

We had a great stay at the Surf Cottage this past week. The property is about 20 mins easy drive from Boyne Highlands. Everything at the house was exactly as described. House was very clean. We did bring extra towels and blankets and pillows just in case, but they did have a few extras in closets. We didn’t explore much outside the house, as we were up there primarily to go skiing at Boyne. We would definitely stay there again! 🎿
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Beautiful location!

True ‘up North ‘ feel. Cottage was as advertised. Adequate beds,bedding, and towels. Kids enjoyed pool table and ping pong. Kitchen had all we needed. We had a side trip to Mackinaw Island. , it was not along drive. Beach is very rocky, but we still managed to get in and swim. Petoskey State Park is a 20 minute drive and is not rocky. Sitting on the sun deck halfway down the hillside was very relaxing . We enjoyed bike riding on the ‘Tunnel of Trees ‘ roadway, and exploring Petoskey, lovely homes to look at in Harbor Spring. We would have appreciated one more adult bedroom. All in all we had a great vacation and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea & Mike W., Ann Arbor, MI

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

Peaceful Retreat

This is a terrific spot for some R&R in northern MI. The house is super clean, with eclectic / MCM decor. Clearly more space than needed for two + a dog. Harbor Springs downtown is about a 20-minute drive. Great hiking trails abound -- but don't forget the orange if you're there during hunting season. The weather warmed up enough to enjoy the deck across the street. Be mindful, the stairs to the beach are a whopping 203 (75 to the deck). As well, enjoyed the nice fire pit out back. If you bring your furry friend, you might want to bring a long lead you can stake into the ground or around a tree so Spot can enjoy the outdoors! The only tip for owners would be a few more larger glass bowls (as we ate in most days) and a Smart TV. Summer we realize most are outside, but the snow flew and a couple evenings would've loved to watch a movie.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lizzie B

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I am Lizzie. My Dad built this home and he and my husband take care of maintenance. My mom does all the computer work. We are a very small, family business. <3

Why they chose this property

The Surf Cottage is on 4 acres of private land with 150' Lake Michigan frontage. The 'Tunnel of Trees' that our home is on was voted most picturesque road in Michigan by Travelocity.

What makes this property unique

The 1960's decor. We tried to make the home look and feel like a surfing cottage from the movies of that era.

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