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Stay Small, Be Adventurous!

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A carpeted staircase with a keyless entry at the top.
A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread and several pillows, a bedside lamp, and a curtain with a leaf pattern.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative wall piece.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach near Bay Harbor Marina
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, beach near Bay Harbor Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Lakes Center for the Arts
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Crooked Tree Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Stay Small, Be Adventurous!


A small but spacious apartment, nestled off of the bike path that would lead you to endless adventures. Close to charming known Northern Michigan areas(Petoskey, Bay Harbor, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Boyne City and Walloon Lake Village) no matter what way you turn you will find great restaurants, wineries, breweries and fun places to shop. As Fall approaches, pumpkin patches, apple cider and crisp air is waiting. Take it all in and ENJOY!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Treat our space as you have found it.
Please leave muddy and wet shoes on landing where rugs are provided by door.
Follow house rules.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3662967
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

About the neighborhood

Petoskey

Bay Harbor, a neighborhood in Petoskey, is home to this apartment. Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Artform Fabricating. Consider Lavender Hill Farm for a night out or Charlevoix Circle of Arts if you're traveling with kids.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Bay Harbor Marina - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Lakes Center for the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Bay Harbor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crooked Tree Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Small, Be Adventurous! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Small, Be Adventurous!?

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Small, Be Adventurous! on Sep 9, 2026 start from $273, 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 Stay Small, Be Adventurous!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay Small, Be Adventurous!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay Small, Be Adventurous! located?

This family-friendly Petoskey apartment building is located in Bay Harbor, within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Crooked Tree Golf Club. Lake Michigan is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than described. Nice quiet location but close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delighted by the extras. Bathroom was stocked with essentials in case anything was forgotten. There was a garment steamer available, which was amazing. A bidet also, which now I want for my own home! I 100% recommend this place to stay while visiting Petosky!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie and Nazih H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much! The location is ideal. And the accommodations are well appointed with all the necessities. We had a wonderful weekend! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with all the amenities you need. Well stocked kitchen and nice office work area with fast internet.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great place to stay!

Clean, comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Clean, functional, good location, really nothing to complain about. Hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very nice spot! Nice size and well stocked kitchen. The place was clean and check in was seamless. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was perfect for our needs.Location was also perfect. It was very charming, cozy & clean.We hope to book again in the near future!Donna & Kev
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

D S.

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

Perfect stay

The rental is spacious and clean Communication w Host excellent Location perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great location to Bay Harbor, Great Value

Clean unit, perfect space close to Bay Harbor for a wedding we had there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie and Nazih H.

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

Peaceful, Quiet, and a Great Location

Located in an ideal area away from downtown, it was a quiet and peaceful stay. The unit was beautifully furnished with all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. It was a perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hostess was very welcoming and attentive. There was an issue with the furnace, but it was resolved quickly, and the hostess stayed in contact with us until the problem was resolved. The accommodations were well-appointed, cozy, and clean, with excellent attention to detail and a quiet, beautiful setting. We liked how close it was to the places we wanted to go (centrally located). We appreciated that a selection of coffee was supplied for the Keurig. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Perfect.

We will absolutely stay here again the next time we come back to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for 2! A short walk to Bay Harbor or a short drive to Petoskey, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, etc. The condo was clean and perfect for our needs with a kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, etc. Would definitely recommend and will likely be back! Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wendy r.

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

Great home base

We really weren’t at the apartment much, but it was very clean and comfortable! With Petosky and Charlevoix so close! We had great bike rides, beach relaxing, and fun downtown exploring!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could have comfortably stayed for longer! Exceptionally clean and thoughtfully supplied. It took a night to get used to the loud traffic as this is located on a main road and we are country mice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

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

Nicely Appointed Apartment

Very nice space. Located right on bike path. Perfect for my business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

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

Short vacation- Boyne Thunder

Everything was wonderful. Quiet area, centrally located to go to several of the small towns up there. But definitely like to come up again from Ohio.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very nice and clean. The kitchen was well stocked with coffee pods, wine glasses and a few spices, also small appliances, ice maker and utensils that I needed to cook my own meals. The bathroom was clean and had extra personal items for my use. The washer and dry is also convenient. Even though there are two businesses downstairs, it was not noisy and, with a fan on, I didn't hear much noise at all and was able to sleep in. The bed was comfy but the MB was missing nightstands and reading lamps. I could not get the floor lamp to work nor could not get the tv to work. I had no problems parking and the location was great! The apartment is right on the bike path. I was able to go to the beach at the State Park, shopped downtown, dined out, watched a few sunsets, made a few trips to the casino and walked and biked the paved path. I visited with family in Charlevoix. I would stay again and recommend the apartment to others. Thanks for offering your place. It was a well-needed rest and break for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annya D.

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

Bay Harbor

It was perfect, private, clean and easy. Doesn’t get any better than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2024
I am so glad you had a wonderful Anniversary! Come stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vicki m.

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

Perfect little getaway!

This was such a fun little trip. The location was perfect for what we were looking for. The property was perfect. Attention to details within the property was exceptional. This is a no brainer for an easy return trip. Everything we were looking for and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitch G.

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

Wedding

Great property. Worked perfect for our wedding in Bay Harbor. Not as small as the title indicates.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

in town for a wedding

We were in town for a wedding but it was also a popular festival going on as well. The property was very close to everything; the weddng venue, town, festival, restaurants. Perfect for our needs. Owner/manager was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Lovely apartment

Apartment is nicely decorated, very clean, and spacious. You don’t even notice there is two businesses below. Manager responds quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I are bicyclist, so the location near the bike trail was perfect for us. The unit is well stocked for cooking, as well as great attention to detail for a restful evening in. This location was ideal for us to travel to Charlevoix to play pickleball, bike 15 miles to Harbor Springs for Tom's Mom's cookies and 15 miles back, hike in Petosky State Park (great trails), kayak on Lake Charlevoix from Boyne City and dine at great local restaurants. Our host, Dulcie, was extremely responsive to questions. We had no issues at all during our five night stay. We would definitely rent this property in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dulcie Alward

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I was born and raised in the area, I appreciate a cute and tidy place to vacation. That is why we are here. We can give you that chance to relax and have more to choose from then just a hotel room. I enjoy adding the special touches to the unit to make it feel like home.

Why they chose this property

We are located near the bike path and when traveling in your car we are within minutes to Petoskey, skip and hop to Bay Harbor :) If you take a right and head south 15min to Charlevoix and not much longer to Walloon and Boyne City. Any direction will offer options and memories to be made.

What makes this property unique

We may be off the beaten trail as they might say, but we are only minutes away from charming towns that are surround our area. In the summer a bike path is located outside of the parking lot.

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