Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan

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A wooden deck with a view of a calm body of water and distant land.
A wooden pavilion with a concrete pathway surrounded by dense forest.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a chair.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a sink, and a window.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Tunnel of Trees
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Highlands
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • The Highlands - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Panera - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mi Tequila - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan on May 1, 2027 start from $341, 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 Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harborview Cottage Overlooking Beautiful Lake Michigan located?

Located in the heart of Harbor Springs, this cottage is steps from Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage overlooking Lake Michigan through the trees. Very convenient to Harbor Springs and surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time, love the views at the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a blast celebrating our anniversary in this adorable house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view. Communication was fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

Had a great time - 3rd stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

another wonderful stay on the lake

I think this is our 4th time staying here and we loved it as we always do!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. We’d happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We always have a wonderful time at Harborview Cottage. This is our 6th trip. Being there looking over the lake is just magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay overlooking the lake

I think this is our fifth year and we always enjoy our stay in this quiet enclave.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

We had a wonderful time. Beautiful view.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Lovely home on the bluff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful spot close to town. View from deck was wonderful. Home was equipped with everything that was needed for a week stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again.

It was a sun filled house that had a nice view of Lake Michigan. We enjoyed hearing the water and also the closeness to many wonderful towns and things to do. Thanks for letting us stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage has a gorgeous view of Lake Mi and a large deck with a rocker bench and chairs to enjoy it.The setting is peaceful and you can hear the laps of waves as well as birds and squirrels. Location is central to lots of site seeing and activities, beaches, and local eateries. Comfy and all necessities provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, lake view over the bluff, two story house. Well furnished and everything I needed within reach. Loved the steps down to the cottage and appreciated the lack of WiFi. It was a really isolated and relaxing experience, just what the doctor ordered. Thank you Joan for sharing this little piece of “wonderful” with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House on the Bluff

Beautiful place with great views of the lake from deck, living room, kitchen and upstairs bedroom. Nicely updated and decorated. Enjoyed our stay very much!!! There are a lot of stairs to the house but we did know that ahead of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Treehouse cottage with a beautiful view

This cottage is so beautiful! Three bedrooms, lovely hardwood floors, and a large bathroom. The deck is the most peaceful place to view stars or just watch the waves. Hearing the water day and night is healing. The host is responsive, kind, and thorough in her guidance. We loved our college roommate reunion and hope to come back next summer!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view and neighborhood

We were a family with kids and enjoyed our stay. One of our kiddos broke her leg before the vacation so the stairs were challenging to navigate. But for a healthy person it won’t be an issue. 53 steps but it is ok, tje view is incredible. Tjere is a store 4 min away. Tumnel of treess,moddle viööage beackj snd stirgeon bsy beach were tje best
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

The house is wonderful, there are a lot of steps to get down my only concern was it was raining when we arrived making the steps very slippery and dangerous adding some anti slip tape on them would solve that problem. There were chairs out on the porch but would have been nice if a table was out there for eating. You can get down to the beach thru the woods but it’s not an easy walk, we used the gravel drive on the right of the house and quickly found out we were not allowed. We didn’t know that it was an issue. But we did very carefully make it to the beach and it is amazing. Wonderful house in a great location. I would recommend staying at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2025
There is no access from the property to the beach as in the listing and in the manual in the cottage. Guests should not walk through other peoples property. There are beautiful beaches: Thorne Switft Nature Preserve is 4 minutes, Harbor Springs Public Beach is 5 minutes, and Petoskey State Park Beach is 14 minutes. All these beaches have changing rooms and other wonderful amenities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay with beautiful views

Our family of five and my parents stayed at this sweet little cottage for four nights. Location is prime. We had beautiful lake views and it wasn’t a big deal that we didn’t have direct lake access from the cottage as there are many access points in beautiful Harbor Springs nearby. Everything about the cottage is cozy and welcoming. There is one bedroom on the main level and two good size bedrooms upstairs. Because the living room and kitchen are connected, we all fit in the common space easily. We loved sitting outside on the deck as well. The listing had Wi-Fi listed as an amenity, but there is no Wi-Fi at the cottage. The owner acknowledged this and said she would revise the listing. Communication with the owner was seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Beach Getaway Close to Beautiful Harbor Springs

Our Fourth of July weekend at this wonderful cottage couldn't have been better. The cottage itself provides the perfect amount of space - a great living / dining area, and a huge front porch with unobstructed views of the harbor and Lake Michigan. The location is amazing, which we did not know before renting the cottage. Located in the "tunnel of trees," the cottage sits off of a beautiful road that twists along the lake front, with beautiful homes and countryside. Even better - although secluded from sight in its own patch of trees - the cottage is a short drive or long walk from Harbor Springs, one of the most idyllic small towns I've ever seen. We watched the Fourth of July parade, and it felt like we stepped back to a better time. Finally - and perhaps best - was the beach - a short walk through the woods in front of the cottage leads you to a private beach. I highly recommend this cottage!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you. We agree and enjoy our stays at the cottage. The closest beach is nearby at Thorne Swift Nature Preserve with a boardwalk through the forest to the public beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly cottage with beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Very close to Harbor Springs and all that it offers. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great View

The home was beautiful. Easy location and convenient. Steps were tiring but expected from the description, but was worth it. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful week on the lake

As always we thoroughly enjoyed our quiet relaxing stay at Harborview Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Lake Michigan Location

Great view and a comfortable home. Close to grocery store and Harbor Springs.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
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