Victorian in Historic Downtown Petoskey - Multi-Family Ready!
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
North Star is a Victorian home in the gaslight district of Petoskey, Michigan, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
This 2400 square foot home was built in 1920 with a huge front porch and beautiful woodwork. The second floor was used as servants quarters, so makes it ideal for multiple families with an extra full kitchen, dining area and living room. Four bedrooms - two with queen beds, two with full beds and bunk beds. Additionally, the attic has been finished into a kid's area with television, futons, and games. To make your stay even easier you'll have access to laundry facilities in the basement.
Walk along the river, to the waterfront, and throughout the shopping district for unique finds and dining choices. Spend your days enjoying world class skiing, sledding, and ice skating in the winter, or swimming, playing golf, boating, canoeing, biking, fishing, walking, and more, in the summer. There is also a world class casino, Odawa, just a few miles away for gaming, dining, and shopping.
Amenities include: outdoor fire pit and gas grill, balcony and covered front porch, wi-fi, two refrigerators, two stoves, two microwaves, coffee maker, toaster and toaster oven, blender, washer and dryer, ironing board and iron. City water and sewer. Dishes, glasses, silverware, pots and pans. Board games, cards, three televisions with dvd/vcrs.
Activities and Attractions: Minutes to Petoskey State Park, Boyne Highlands, Nubs Nob, Boyne Mountain, Odawa Casino, Little Traverse Wheelway bike path, Bear River for kayaking and fishing, Petoskey marina and beach, shopping and dining in historic downtown Petoskey and nearby Bay Harbor, Harbor Springs and Charlevoix.
Keywords: House, Home
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 8-12
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Garage
- Parking Off Street
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Stereo
- Video Library
- VCR
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Balcony
Location & View
- Lake View
Activities
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Medical Services
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- Roller Blading
- Jet Skiing
- Hunting
- Snowmobiling
- Massage Therapist
- Snowboarding
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Skiing
- Basketball Court
- Golf
- Sailing
- Wind-Surfing
- Swimming
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Hospital
- ATM/Bank
- Churches
- Library
- Marina
- Playground
- Winery Tours
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Gambling Casinos
- Groceries
- Scenic Drives
- Miniature Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Sledding
- Antiquing
- Shelling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fitness Center
- Walking
- Fishing
Reviews
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Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend
- Guest Krissie
- Date of stay 05/25/12
- Review Submitted 06/21/12
This wonderful old home has so much character and the owners have done such a great job at decorating it to be very welcoming, comfortable and clean. My friends and I stayed her for a 3 day weekend and had such a great time. A short walk to downtown Petoskey shops, restaurants, parks and the water. A great house to stay at for any family/friends vacation.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Memorable Weekend
Memorable Weekend
- Guest Becky
- Date of stay 03/16/12
- Review Submitted 03/26/12
This property provided everything it promised, and more! It's bigger than described and the condition in terms of cleanliness was stellar!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Family Vacation in August
Family Vacation in August
- Guest Lizzy
- Date of stay 08/19/11
- Review Submitted 10/01/11
This home is beautiful and very clean. There is plenty of room for two families and a great play space for kids on the third floor. The house is located close to town and the new greenway and we were able walk to restaurants, parks, and nature trails. The kitchens are well stocked and we really enjoyed the fire pit in the back yard. The owners are very responsive. We will stay at this house again and recommend it to friends.Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Fabulous home, fully appointed, excellent location in town - wonderful!!!
Fabulous home, fully appointed, excellent location in town - wonderful!!!
- Guest Nick and JoAnn Klak
- Date of stay 07/08/11
- Review Submitted 07/27/11
This vacation home in Petoskey is outstanding! Beautiful, charming home is very clean and nicely furnished. Kitchens on both levels are well stocked with everything you would need. Fire pit in backyard is super fun. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back. We had friends join us partway thru the week and they loved the house as well. So much room! The attic is SUPER AWESOME for kids and adults alike - fully redone and stocked with games, flat screen tv, dvd, movies, beanbag chairs and comfy futons. Our kids were in 7th heaven!! Walk to the Bear Creek Recreation area at the end of the street and 2 minute walk to downtown shops, restaurants and sights. Beach area is 3 blocks away. You can't ask for anything more!Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Best Petoskey Vacation Spot EVER
Best Petoskey Vacation Spot EVER
- Guest chris
- Date of stay 09/03/10
- Review Submitted 10/19/10
The perfect getaway but not too far away! All the conveniences to make it RELAXING, a gorgeous setting with Little Traverse Bay just steps away. Petoskey has lots of cute shops to explore, a great selection of restaurants, every outdoor activity you can imagine. But this place is so charming that staying in is a treat too. The set up is perfect for a big group... extra kitchens, bathrooms and kids play spaces are exactly what's needed. Highly recommended; the owners are great to work with and they really know what vacationers are looking for in a rental place!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Quiet stay close to everything fun!
Quiet stay close to everything fun!
- Guest lifelong area visitor
- Date of stay 07/05/10
- Review Submitted 09/15/10
Historical home with lots of charm! Close to downtown Petoskey but very quiet neighborhood. Great big couches, stylish kitchen, comfy beds. Lots of room to move around in the common areas. Nice to have access to washing machine and dryer. Just a short walk (really short) to downtown and the beach. Great place to kick back after a long day of skiing, biking or shopping.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
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Girls shopping weekend retreat
Girls shopping weekend retreat
- Guest Bobbie
- Date of stay 05/14/10
- Review Submitted 09/14/10
I spent a weekend at this property with friends and had a wonderful time. The owners were very easy to work with and the house was immaculate. The beds were comfortable, the house spacious, and the location was perfect. We walked to restaurants and shopping and although it was not swimming weather we did pass the public access to the beach while walking. I would stay here again in a heartbeat, and I am quite comfortable recommending it to others.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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first visit
first visit
- Guest visitor
- Date of stay 06/21/10
- Review Submitted 09/13/10
Beautiful place! It was so open and cozy. My kids loved being able to walk to town and to the beach. I enjoyed being so close to downtown.Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
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Fabulous home, beautifuly decorated and very well kept - One of our favorites!
Fabulous home, beautifuly decorated and very well kept - One of our favorites!
- Guest Shelly E.
- Date of stay 07/16/10
- Review Submitted 09/13/10
We had a lovely stay at this home. The home has such beautiful character and is so well kept. The 1920's craftsmanship added to the experience. The walk to downtown is just minutes. We enjoyed all the shops and restaurants (lots to choose from) but our favorite was Julienne Tomatos for breakfast and lunch. The lake is truely a short walk away, down the scenic river walk, and is spectacular. The summertime atmosphere was amazing yet we can't wait to go back during the winter for some skiing.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Rates
$600/weekend .. $1200/week from 9/4/2012 - 5/24/2013 $1700/week from 5/24/2013 - 9/2/2013
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2010
About the owner: I am a high school English and journalism teacher and my husband in an electrical engineer. I earned my bachelor's degree from CMU, master's from Wayne State. After several years in the advertising business, I stayed home with my girls until they were all in elementary school, then went back to school to get my teaching certificate. I now teach at Lake Orion High School. We have three daughters and live in Lake Orion.
Why the Owner Chose Petoskey:
I grew up with a cottage in Harbor Springs, owned by my grandparents. I fell in love with the area. My husband and I decided Petoskey was a little more our speed, and spent one weekend looking at houses for sale. We fell in love with the front porch, incredible wood trim, fire place, and potential to make the attic a play space for kids. The charming kitchens - two, making having more than one family here a breeze - were a huge bonus. Add in the carriage house with a second floor, wonderful neighbors, and ability to walk everywhere, and we were sold.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Our family loves to downhill ski all winter and this location offers 3 world class ski hills within 15 minutes. In the summer, we stroll downtown Petoskey trying all of the quaint restaurants and sandwich shops, and of course, ice cream shops. We love walking along Bear River and out to the lighthouse where our children will spend hours jumping from the break wall into the bay. We also enjoy biking along the Wheelway into Charlevoix for lunch, and back again.
Contact us
- Primary: (248) 496-3622 (Michigan, USA)
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Nubs Nob ski resort
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Photos
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Beautiful Victorian in downtown Petoskey with spacious, comfortable front porch
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Little Traverse Bay is a short walk away and can be seen from the cottage.
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First floor dining room, seats 10+.
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First floor bedroom with queen bed.
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Upstairs living room features a pull out couch and television.
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Upstairs kitchen makes storing and preparing meals for multiple families easy!
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Upstairs bedroom with full bed and bunk bed, great for kids!
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Upstairs full bathroom, Victorian charm, modern conveniences!
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The back of the cottage features a balcony with seating, grill, and fire pit.
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First floor living room with pull-out couch and flat screen television.
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First floor kitchen, spacious, stove, refrigerator, micro, toaster, coffee maker
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First floor full bath, charming and convenient.
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Upstairs dining room for extra seating options.
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Additional upstairs kitchen with door to balcony for quiet lunches.
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Upstairs bedroom with queen bed.
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Finished attic with 2 futons, flat screen tv, dvd/vcr, games, doll house, & toys
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Date last modified - Thursday, January 31, 2013
(248) 496-3622 (Michigan, USA)