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PETOSKEY - SPACIOUS GETAWAY, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, FALL COLORS, BEACHES, SKIING

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Private 3 acre getaway, yet so close to all Northern Michigan has to offer!
Finished lower level den game room with thoughtful rustic modern vibes.
Hot tub for 4-6 people: Modern style, fresh water, well maintained.
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Bear River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PETOSKEY - SPACIOUS GETAWAY, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, FALL COLORS, BEACHES, SKIING

BEAR CREAK RETREAT

Come enjoy our Petoskey, Northern Michigan getaway. Whether you're coming for summer fun, fall colors, winter skiing, golf, hiking, snowmobiling, wineries. Our home is near it all, and our host is here to guide you to whatever you seek. Minutes to local attractions and setup for fun. Private drive set back in forest from neighbors.

Relax with our outside amenities including 4-6 person Hot tub, fire pit, basketball hoop, expansive deck over looking beautiful large yard, and even a Gaga-ball pit. Inside layout includes 5-6 bedrooms with 11 total beds and 2 full baths, with first floor laundry.

The fun never stops with our walkout basement hangout den. Recently finished with gorgeous locally milled shiplap walls. Handmade pool table including a ping pong conversion top, custom bottle cap bar, tabletop arcade, and bonus bedrooms.

5 min to downtown petoskey. 10 min to Petoskey state park beach and sand dunes. 15 min to downtown Harbor Springs and tunnel of trees. 15 min to 3 different ski resorts (Boyne, Highlands & Nubs), Avalanche bay waterpark and several golf courses. Endless hiking trails, wineries and great dining all around.

Please enjoy our home away from home, and let us help guide you to unforgettable northern Michigan experiences & memories.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests with a poor review history less than 3 stars are not welcome at this time. Unless special circumstances are relayed and confirmed with VRBO.

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

About the neighborhood

Petoskey

Petoskey is home to this vacation home. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Odawa Casino - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 17 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 18 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mi Tequila - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lucky’s Prime Time - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PETOSKEY - SPACIOUS GETAWAY, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, FALL COLORS, BEACHES, SKIING pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at PETOSKEY - SPACIOUS GETAWAY, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, FALL COLORS, BEACHES, SKIING?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PETOSKEY - SPACIOUS GETAWAY, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, FALL COLORS, BEACHES, SKIING on Apr 29, 2026 start from $434, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PETOSKEY - SPACIOUS GETAWAY, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, FALL COLORS, BEACHES, SKIING?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PETOSKEY - SPACIOUS GETAWAY, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, FALL COLORS, BEACHES, SKIING?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PETOSKEY - SPACIOUS GETAWAY, HOT TUB, POOL TABLE, FALL COLORS, BEACHES, SKIING located?

Located in Petoskey, this family-friendly vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Bear River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Bear River Park. Little Traverse History Museum and Petoskey Bayfront Light Beacon Station are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and convenient to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The host was communicative, the amenities were exactly as advertised. Beds were comfy. We were a group of 3 families (12 people)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appreciate the large space and quick response from owner. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peyton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erich’s home was extremely spacious and full of great amenities. It is in great proximity to Boyne and Petoskey. Our group loved all the board games, hot tub, pool table and excellent kitchen supplies for a great trip. When we initially arrived there was a small issue with the cleaning however Erich was great with communicating and making everything right. One detail to note for those staying in winter is that you may get stuck on the driveway with smaller sedans or rear wheel drive vehicles. The driveway was plowed during the stay however. The house was otherwise excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

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

Great place for a family weekend or longer

Very clean and comfortable with fun items for family! Fun property and host very helpful and easy to work with. We hope to stay again.!great games too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Great spot for skiing

The house was a perfect location between the ski resorts and the hot tub and games were perfect for afterward. Erich was very responsive and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell C.

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

Total privacy

Hot tub was a big hit along with the fire pit for roasting s’mores. Large dining room table to sit 8 comfortably to play board games in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

4 Day Stay in July

This property was exactly as described! A very comfortable place for our family to spend the last few days of our vacation! We especially enjoyed the hot tub, it was new and well maintained! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Petoskey getaway

Bear Creek Retreat was very clean, and had all the amenities one could want. We had a great time, and I would recommend this to anyone looking to see northern Michigan/Petoskey area as it was less than 10 minutes from downtown, kayaking, and hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great house and great host!

We needed a place for a crew from our company that resides in a different state who were coming up north to help with ice storm clean up. Erich was an amazing host! Great at communication and the crew said the house was perfect! Clean, comfortable, and they enjoyed the amenities after their long, hard days of tree work.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

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

Skiing Vacation with grandkids

Beautiful house with all the amenities! Even Extra towels for us to use in hot tub. Liked pool table/ ping pong table plus all the games. Our Host ( Eric) was very attentive and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay V.

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

Fun place to stay in Petoskey

I was very pleased with this rental house. It’s spacious with lots of beds, lots of outdoor space, and was clean. We had teenagers in our group and they really enjoyed the pool table, arcade games, hot tub and fire pit. The host was very responsive and friendly as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd & Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great size and location!! Had family (a group of 9 adults) meet up here. 6 minutes from shopping, about 10 minutes to downtown Petoskey. Had a few hiccups upon arrival but once we messaged Erich, it was resolved in a timely manner. Communication was fantastic! My only wish would be for a bathroom in the basement. My husband an I stayed down there and it was close to separate living quarters from everyone else. Thanks Erich for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Perfect retreat

The building and amenities were perfect and incredibly clean. The location is great for privacy while at the home along with a short distance to town if needed. Host was incredibly nice and responsive.There was plenty of space for everyone. Honestly can’t say enough positive things. Already talking about planning another trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Gorgeous property and home!

Absolutely beautiful property and home. Can’t recommend it enough. Check in and communication was great. The house was perfectly appointed, kitchen had everything we could have needed. We grilled, used the hot tub, fire pit, pool table, hammock. The home is clean, lots of privacy, close to all amenities. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

april p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property. The kitchen was fully stocked, there were cleaning supplies and paper products. We had a party of 10 and did not even utilize one of the bedrooms, so they were plenty of places to sleep. Great amenities, such as the hot tub, fire pit usage of sand toys, beach, chairs, umbrella, etc. we loved all of the board games and the books they had for the kids and family. While, we really appreciated the usage of beach towels, a few more towels for the house would have been great along with hand towels. But we made it work with the washer and dryer. The house is in a great location to downtown Petoskey and also nearby towns/attractions. The host responded quickly when we had questions and was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carley D.

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

Great Getaway

We had an amazing stay and are grateful for Erich for being such a wonderful host in accommodating our family for the weekend in Petoskey. The home was even more spacious than it seemed in photos and exceeded expectations. Even with 12 guests, we never felt cramped. There was plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor. There were lots of games and activities to keep us entertained when we were not out exploring the beauty of Petoskey. The house is in such an ideal location, tucked back away in the woods it feels secluded yet is a quick drive to all of the Petoskey favorites and of course Lake Michigan. We would definitely recommend visiting!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

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

Perfect spot

This was my first time renting a house so i was a little iffy BUT this was the perfect place in the absolutle perfect location for what we needed it for. We had 12 people and we all fit comfortably. Didnt have close neightbors so we could enjoy being outside. Kids were able to run around outside and be kids. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed and then some. I will definitely be renting this spot each year and would recommend it to anyone. Check in was flawless and so easy. Communication with Erich was outstanding. He even gave a good list for us to do and places to check out. Responded in a timley mannor to all my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Erich Wiemer

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