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Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan

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Living Room
Kitchen
Main Level Guest Room w/ Queen Bed
10 Bikes & Helmets Provided to Use on the Little Traverse Wheelway Bike Path
Dining Room (Table Services 10)

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101628 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear River Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

King Guest Room

1 King Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Full Bath

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

Upper Level Full Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!

Location and Outdoor Amenities:
- Prime in-town Petoskey location on an oversized yard, private lot—quiet, yet close to everything
Ideal for backyard fun: BBQ grill, bonfire area, and plenty of outdoor space to relax and entertain
Lake Michigan access is just one block away—perfect for catching incredible sunsets over Little Traverse Bay
Petoskey State Park (beach access) just minutes down the bike path
Little Traverse Wheelway (a scenic, paved bike path) runs nearby.
Connects Charlevoix to Harbor Springs around Little Traverse Bay
Great for biking, jogging, or a peaceful stroll
Bikes and helmets provided (waiver required)
Downtown Petoskey is a short bike ride or drive away—restaurants, boutique shopping, art galleries, and more
Ron's Bar & Backyard is right next door—a local favorite with a jukebox and shuffleboard

Cottage Interior & Sleeping Arrangements:
Freshly updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage with modern finishes and a clean, cozy aesthetic

Main level includes:
Comfortable living area with TV, games, and space for relaxing with a drink
Dining room with large table—great for meals, board games, or puzzles
Coffee nook with a curated setup for your morning brew
Fully stocked kitchen with all brand new appliances
Two charming bedrooms, each with fresh linens and simple decor
Modern full bathroom with updated fixtures

Upstairs includes:
Refinished wood floors for a warm, rustic touch
Spacious primary-style bedroom with:
King-sized bed
Modern bedside lamps
Small desk/workstation for remote work or planning your day
Second upstairs bedroom with full-size bunk beds—great for kids or adults
Second full bathroom with clean white tile and modern brass hardware, located between the two bedrooms

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
D&W Fresh Market (Groceries): 0.4 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 2 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 7.4 miles
Downtown Harbor Springs: 7.8 miles
Bay Harbor: 6.3 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 33.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 17.8 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 14 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
After booking on this platform, you must enter into a rental agreement with Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan to confirm your booking fully.

Access codes and other important rental details will be sent via text seven days before your arrival. This number is how you will reach us if you need assistance during your stay. We are a local rental management company, and our texting software provides the quickest way to answer questions on all our booking platforms.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Petoskey

Bay View, a neighborhood in Petoskey, is home to this vacation home. Pleasantview Winery and Happy Days and Nights Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Petoskey State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bear River Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Little Traverse History Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bear River - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Back Lot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails! located?

Located in Bay View, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Petoskey State Park, and Little Traverse History Museum. Bear River and Bear River Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage - very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - only would have been better if it was a tad closer to downtown. Clean, great communication and close to the water. Would definitely stay here again. Large and comfortable space and beautiful yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, close to everything, well-equipped, great back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful as always!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the third time we have rented the cedar house. Everyone loves it. Perfect location and extremely comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters/Spouses weekend. The tunnel of trees was a beautiful drive to Leggs Inn. We enjoyed downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The house was very clean. There were six adults that enjoyed the bikes and firepit. We watched college football then cooked out using the house grill. The property manager promptly responded to all concerns. It was a wonderful, relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Lake Michigan Getaway

We loved the property! The location was convenient to get to town, walk to beach, or ride bikes to the state park. The house was clean and super cute! Everything was advertised and communication was fast and easy when we had questions! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

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

Cedar House

We had a great time, we had runners use the bike trail, rode bikes every day, used the State Park 2 miles away several times and the State Marina for our boat 2 miles away which we slipped. The back yard was really nice as our 5 grandkids 9-2 years old were able to play the yard games provided, we also use the barbecue and campfire. We had plenty of room for everyone to have meals around the dinning room table or outside picnic tables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great Location

Great property, great location and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Family vacation

Great location near the bike path. We loved the bikes provided and large private yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

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

Lovely house

Our family of 5 had a nice stay at the Cedar House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

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

Pre-wedding group stay

We stayed with a group of friends before our friends wedding during the weekend. It was a great spot to explore all the surrounding Petoskey areas, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E., Indian Land, USA

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

Cleanest I have ever been to!

The property was so well designed and had everything we needed and more! We couldn't be happier. The beds were so very comfortable and the location was great for us biking around. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Cozy and roomy home

Perfect for our ski weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

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

Nice house

This is a great house close to town and bay. It had a lot of nice touches. Accommodated our large group very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

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

Petoskey Wedding

Everything was excellent and just as pictured. The location in regards to the city of Petoskey and the lake were great, the neighborhood not very good, but felt totally safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

Cedar House

The house always looks nice and is very clean. The yard is so fun for the kids and we enjoyed the fire pit. It’s close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. We have been there two years in a row and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

2024 Girls Get Away

Great fun time with a crazy group of friends
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

COZY FUN STAY

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: VERY FUN AND VERY COZY STAY. THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WAS VERY ATTENTIVE WITH US AS WE NEEDED AN EARLY CHECK IN. WE ALL REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Petosky Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Roomy cute beautiful back yard

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Great gather in spot

We have been coming to Northwest Michigan for our ladies golf trip for 20+ years. We booked this at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised! It has a great set up for families although we didn’t need those amenities. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Great ski weekend lodging for 2 families

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice old house with modern updates, fit 9 of us very comfortably, very clean, great location, easy to park, 5 minutes from downtown Petoskey and 10 minutes to Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

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

Plenty of room

We had a very nice stay at the property. It’s located a short drive from downtown and 15 minute drive from two nice ski resorts. It’s close to a grocery store, which is an added bonus when you’re feeding 5 teenagers. Enough bed/bedrooms for our entire party to sleep comfortably. Kitchen is equipped with essentials and suitable for making meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Petosky

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great

10/10 Excellent

Mia L.

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

So charming!

This house was well appointed. The updates were done well, while leaving the charm of the house. The furniture and beds were very comfortable, and it was awesome having access to a washer and dryer. The kitchen had all the cooking items we needed. The location is very convenient to all local attractions. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

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

Cedar House

The Cedar House was well maintained and very cozy. It has a great backyard for outdoor games and includes a grill and fire pit. It was walking distance to the lake where you can find Petoskey stones and other fun rocks. The location is close to restaurants and the Petoskey downtown shopping area . We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan

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Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey, Michigan. We understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept properties, great communication and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

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