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Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location

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A wooden pier with a metal railing, a bench, and a view of a marina with boats and a clear sky.
A view from a covered outdoor area with a paved path leading to a grassy area with trimmed bushes and trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A parking lot with a clear view of a body of water and a distant boat.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bear River Valley Recreation Area
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Bear River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear River Valley Recreation Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Traverse History Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Den

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location

Enjoy the view of Lake Michigan/Little Traverse Bay. Great for a family vacation. Steps from the water, sandy beach, park, marina, pier, playground, bike path, Bear Creek and the charming village of Petoskey. Short drive or bike ride to Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, 2 miles to the Odawa Casino and near all winter sports.

Our home was recently renovated and furnished for your comfort.

This listing is for the downstairs level of our home which includes a full length lake facing deck, open concept living - dining - kitchen area, master bedroom with a queen bed, second bedroom with a queen/twin bunk bed, den with a queen sofa bed (the den has sliding doors for privacy but you do need to pass through the den to access the master bedroom and bath), there a 2 full baths both with a shower/soaking tub combination and a washer/dryer.

The upstairs is also a 1 bedroom/ 1 bath vacation rental that is usually rented to a couple but does sleep 3 - Listing # 346421. The upstairs unit does not extend over the downstairs bedroom/den area.
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
It would be appreciated if you would start a load of towels in the washer with the provided laundry detergent.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No EV Charging Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles may not be charged at this property. Please use a public charging station.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 346253
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Petoskey

Located in Petoskey, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mackinaw Trail Winery and Crooked Tree Golf Club. Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bear River Valley Recreation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Traverse History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Petoskey Bayfront Light Beacon Station - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Bay View - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Panera - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chavez kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location located?

Located in the heart of Petoskey, this holiday home is steps away from Bear River and Lake Michigan. Little Traverse History Museum and Bear River Valley Recreation Area are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 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

Jody R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented both the upstairs and downstairs unit for our group so we’d have the extra space for my family and parents. It was extremely comfortable and the upstairs deck was gorgeous and especially nice to sit in the morning with a cup of coffee. The location was perfect for our plans to enjoy the area. We love Petosky, and this house was ideal for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is fantastic. Right in the middle of the bay front and easily walkable to downtown. Great River two doors down also. Sitting on the deck was outstanding and would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and nice accommodations. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the view and the fireplace made it so cozy. We even saw a bald eagle flying out our window! Great location and wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location convenient to downtown shopping and restaurants. Great view of little traverse bay and awesome walking paths. Clean and well furnished for comfort and fun.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, the house was very nice.My only “concern” was that listing says you get the entire house, but there is actually a separate upper unit as well. The accommodations are still great, I just would have preferred it more private.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, great kitchen/living/dining area, comfortable, plenty of parking. Great master bed/bath. Thank you for sharing your home with our family!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

Great Little Getaway

What a great place to spend a long weekend in our favorite vacation destination. Loved the amount of space and location. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Perfect location

Lovely home. Beautiful view. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit B.

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

Great location to downtown with great views

We walked daily to downtown shops and walked the break wall with great park access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Love Petoskey

Such a great location!! Lovely home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaleagh E.

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

Return visit to condo

This was our second stay at the condo and it was again a wonderful visit. Great location, has everything you need, and a great home base for your visit to the Petoskey area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Fantastic location, wonderful stay

We have stayed here multiple times. The house has a direct view of the Petoskey marina and breakwater and Little Traverse Bay across a grassy park. Easy walking distance to downtown and the whole Petoskey waterfront, a beautiful modern kitchen/dining area/living room and very friendly owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Lake Street

We really enjoyed the house. It was very comfortable and the location was great! The view, looking out at the bay, was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Great location and beautiful home!

Our stay was amazing, fit everyone comfortably and everything was spotless. The kitchen and bathrooms are recently renovated and the view is gorgeous. Also the walk to downtown is very convenient and only 20 min from the ski hills nearby. Overall this place was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Spring Get-away

We loved this cozy house! Easy neighborhood for walking by the river or into town to eat. Beautiful Sunsets just across the lawn, and a clean comfortable house with everything we needed to make our stay a pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marci B.

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

Fabulous

Loved our stay. House was perfectly located for our family and the owner was extremely responsive. Wouls definitely stay here again if we are in the Petoskey area. Beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Lakefront

It was a great location, well stocked and clean, looked just like the listing. We would recommend and buy ok here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

Great

Lovely space conveniently located for shopping, eating and outdoor sports. Be back next year!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stasia S.

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

Perfectly Cozy

This home was absolutely perfect for me and just so cozy with the fireplace and lakefront view. Mesmerizing. Prime location as well.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Fabulous location, apartment, views

This was our third summer staying in this beautiful rental unit looking right out on the Petoskey breakwater and marina. Two blocks to restaurants and shops; literally across the street from the Bear River park and walking path.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Great location!!

Property exactly as advertised. Beautiful locatioon! My 19 and 16 year olds were able to walk around and fish, jog and explore everyday. My husband and were able to walk to downtown and enjoy sunsets every evening. One if our favorite vacation rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Location, location, location

This property has a fantastic location overlooking Lake Michigan with a beach, pier and marina just a few yards away. Despite the wonderful location it was actually quiet! We also enjoyed the two block walk to downtown Petosky and the wooded trails along a stream which were just across from the front of the house. We have already discussed another stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great property in a perfect location

We stayed at the JLM property on family vacation. Very good communication from the owners to help prepare us. Checking in was a breeze. The property was terrific; clean and comfortable. The location is perfect; right across the street from break water pier, bike path, beach and bayfront park. Our favorite part was the covered deck that looks out over the bay; wonderful place for family meals and morning coffee. We will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

New Years in Petoskey

This is just about the perfect location, with views of the water and walkability to downtown restaurants. There was plenty of space to spread out given the extra winter gear we brought along. It’s a short trip to local ski resorts with its central location between Boyne and Nubs/Highland. There was an issue with the cleaning company not coming prior to our arrival but the owner responded immediately to fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by JLM Rentals - Leslie

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We are Jeff and Leslie, retired professionals who love to travel and enjoy life. We’re fortunate to own and manage four vacation homes in some of our favorite places—Galveston, Texas; Petoskey, Michigan; Ventura, California; and New York City’s Upper West Side.

We spend time between our homes throughout the year depending on the season and rental schedules. In the spring and fall, we usually set out on longer travels, often exploring internationally and enjoying extended cruises.

When we are away, our daughter Sasha and our daughter-in-law Melissa help with guest messages so you’ll always have someone available if you need anything. We also have a local property manager/contact for each home if on-site assistance is ever needed during your stay.

We truly enjoy sharing our homes with guests and hope you feel comfortable and at home .

Why they chose this property

During the summer of 2008 on a road trip to an annual conference in Lexington, KY we drove through this unknown to us, placed called Petoskey. The 26 mile bike trail on the lake looked very inviting but we didn't have the time to stop and enjoy it. The next summer on out way to the conference we blocked out a day to rent a bike and check-out the trail. At the start of the ride we noticed a 'for sale' sign on a house on the lake. That night we scheduled an appointment to walk through the house before we headed South. We went on to the conference and as soon as it was over we drove back up and sign the paperwork. Once the title was transferred we began the process of taking the downstairs down to the studs and reconfiguration the layout to take advantage of the view.

So Instead of buying a mug we bought a house. We were living in California at the time and all of our family and friends thought we were crazy to be buying a house that needed a complete renovation in Northern Michigan. That was before they came for a visit - they now all understand . . .

What makes this property unique

Location and view is what makes our home stand out from all of the rest.

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