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Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage

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A cabin with a large deck and multiple windows, surrounded by tall trees.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table.
Great Room with Lake Michigan Just Outside
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large window providing natural light.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Tunnel of Trees
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilderness State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, True North Golf Club
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 King Bed

Guest Quarters

+2
3 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Crib

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Study

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage

Beautiful 4600 sq ft, 7-bedroom, 3.5 bath family vacation cottage on Lake Michigan near Harbor Springs in Cross Village. Built in 2001. Swim and ski. Great room, family room, wood and gas fireplaces, leather sofas, oak trim, well-equipped stainless kitchen, Italian tile, Karastan carpet, cathedral ceilings and windows. Three levels for separation. Huge cedar deck with 10-step stairway to sandy Lake Michigan beach and stream nearby. The General Store has groceries, liquor and gas. 20 minutes from Pelston airport with Northwest Air service and car rentals. Near Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Mackinac Island, Nubs Nob and Boyne Highland's ski resorts. 70' LED flatscreen TV with surround sound downstairs, 50' plasma upstairs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 236637
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tunnel of Trees and The Highlands. Travelling with kids? Consider Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Mystery Spot. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wilderness State Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • True North Golf Club - 21 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 29 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 31 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crow's Nest - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moose Jaw Junction - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Legs Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old World Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pumpkin Barn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harbor Springs cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Wilderness State Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

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

Wonderful Week at Cedar Bend cottage!

The house was beautiful, and perfect for a large family - Mom and Dad, four adult kids, and 4 grandkids. Wrap around deck was lovely, very spacious and so well equipped! Beautiful Lake Michigan setting, perfect sunsets, beach walking, star gazing (considerate host even alerted us to the Northern Lights sightings!). Hope to come again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Thank you Rosemary. We hope you return also. Linda and Greg Hebert
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah E.

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

Peasant stay in a beautiful location

For the price, this house worked out well for our group. Plenty of space for 12 people, and located in the woods so it feels isolated even though neighbors are quite close. We spent tons of time on the beach and in the lake. Water is shallow here so great for kids (bring water shoes!) The house is older and has some deferred maintenance issues, but nothing that interfered with our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thank you Sarah. We installed a new deck after your stay and will put in a new floor in the great room as we discussed. We hope you can come back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Beach Time Trip

The property is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and what a beautiful view that is! My sisters and I all enjoyed hanging out on the beach and enjoying the mild weather. The house is large and roomy. There were 7 family members on the trip and we didn’t even use all the bedrooms. This is an older home and a comfortable place to stay, though there were some maintenance issues evident. Overall, we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erin L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Bring your own towels!

We didn't get the checkin information until about 2 hours before arrival which made me very anxious. The owner has a website & as I was trying to find anything about check-in, I saw bring your own towels! We had to stop and buy new towels for our group. He did say that if we needed to he had a few at the house. Upon arrival, you're required to make the beds - and then wash/fold the sheets before you leave! Just bring your own everything. The view from the deck is amazing - the surrounding area has lots to do & see. The house is spacious & well equipped but needs some TLC. We would stay again, with our own towels & sheets packed....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2024
Thank you Erin.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Surprising and Wonderful Time!

I want to tell you how much I liked your cottage! I was too grumpy, to be honest, to want to go anywhere. But the view of the Lake from the huge windows over the deck and my family all laughing made it surprisingly wonderful! I felt refreshed! I especially liked the smell of the trees. My 22 + year old nieces made Smores in the fireplace. We talked. We all swam together. It is times like your cottage that makes working worthwhile! Thanks! I highly recommend! Sincerely, Vince Ps, Next time we may go to Mackinaw Island for the day. We were too busy this time. Thanks Again, Vince
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Beautiful vacation home

Our family of 6 adults & 6 children had a wonderful time at Cedar Bend Cottage the first week of August. The house is very large! The lower level has a huge tv with DVD & VHS player for entertainment on rainy afternoons. There’s an air hockey table. The Harry Potter room under the stairs was a surprise that the kids loved. The private beach is lovely with plenty of room to spread out & enjoy the cool clear waters of Lake Michigan. The kayaks that come with the house rental were a great bonus. The house itself is a bit care worn but quite comfortable. The area’s natural beauty with eagles flying by daily & a nearby beaver dam make this area a wonderful escape from the hustle & bustle of crowded cities. Nearby Legs Inn serves up delicious Polish food & the nearby Tunnel of Trees is a picturesque ride. Mackinac Bridge & Island are closeby...approximately 35 miles away making a great day trip easy & fun. Greg was helpful & responsive with the booking & answering questions. If you’re looking for a place to getaway with a large family or group of friends, Cedar Bend Cottage has a lot to offer you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are very lucky to have this wonderful cottage and look forward to sharing it with you again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Serious Sanitation Issues

We arrived to find dog feces in bedrooms (despite being listed as pet-free) and a dead mouse in the kitchen cabinet. The owner said just throw it out and clean up. Throughout the week, there were mouse droppings on the counters every morning, and mice chewed into our food, making the kitchen undesirable and unusable. Making up our own beds we found evidence of mice as well. The yard was overgrown but no problem here, the owner keeps 2 non working weed trimmers for your use in the garage. When we reported our concerns, the owner dismissed it as normal for northern Michigan, which has never been our experience in years of renting in the area. Very disappointing and not worth the cost. Renters should be aware of these serious cleanliness issues. The description sounds inviting however the house lacks maintenance and upkeep. The basement was extremely musty and was difficult to spend much time in. On a positive note the view of Lake Michigan is beautiful through the trees and sunsets are very nice from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Daniel, As we discussed, I am truly sorry that the renters before you brought a pet and left you that disgusting surprise. The one you told me about was above the garage. The renters told my cleaners that they did not use that room and the cleaners didn't check. They will not make that mistake again. I am also sorry you found a mouse. You reported that to me after your stay or I would have had my cleaner come in and take care of that for you. I am glad you enjoyed the cottage, beach and sunsets during your stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jim S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Check in was easy and the host was quick to respond to questions and concerns. The beach is sandy, private, and the perfect place to hang out, build sandcastles and look for cool rocks. We all enjoyed the fire pit and watching the beautiful sunsets. We are a family of 14 with 3 little kiddos. While the beach is sandy the water is very rocky. It is a MUST to bring water shoes or swimming will be a challenge. The house was large enough for all of us and there is extra space on multiple decks. We agree with the other reviews that the house needs work. The basement is very musty and on humid days the furniture felt damp. We think getting rid of the carpeting would help. We found a lot of mouse droppings in a couple of the lower cabinets and behind the garbage bin. We drove 90 minutes round trip to buy heavy duty mouse traps and killed 5 mice in a 24-hour period. It was a big inconvenience to put all of our food (for 14 people) in totes. This will continue to be a problem unless entry points are sealed. There is a corner store which has some items. The nearest large grocery store is about 45 minutes away. Bring enough food and don't forget the totes. Shout out for State Road Provisions restaurant, Legs restaurant, and Pond Hill Farm.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
I have an extermination company coming to seal the house against rodents. Glad you had a good time. Thanks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Like a Dream

The cottage was even larger than we expected, and the location was fabulous! The rooms were comfortably furnished. The deck was great for eating outdoors, and the beach was amazing! Our only complaint is that we wished we could have stayed longer! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bri P.

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

Beautiful Getaway

My family and I enjoyed our stay and plan to visit again next year. The owner gave clear instructions and was responsive to all the questions I had. We spent a lot of time at the beach/firepit area which is lovely. The steps leading down to the beach can be dangerous at night and would recommend solar lights at least at the bottom of the steps. All things considered, we had a wonderful time and look forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Great house on the beach

Three siblings and their families and their mom stayed at the house which is located in a wooded setting on the beach. Everyone was able to spread out between the two floors so we did not feel crowded. Five kids, ages 6-13, LOVED the loft above the garage. It is a very large room above the garage filled with several beds. (It is listed as being above the garage (which it is) but i thought it was a separate building from the description. The loft is part of the house and has a separate staircase leading to it.) The kids loved having a separate area to themselves. The beach was nice and spacious and you could walk down the beach in both directions. The beach was sandy but the lake had rocks in it. If that bothers you, bring water shoes. The kayaks were a lot of fun. The neighbors we encountered were very friendly. Legs Inn down the street has a huge backyard with a guitarist singing jimmy buffet type songs. The Goodhart General Store has delicious cookies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Family vacation

This property on Lake Michigan is really beautiful. Nice beach walking. The beach is a little rocky so bring water shoes. We had 13 people and had room to spare which is a first for our group. The dining chairs could stand to be reglued. You have to bring your own towels. It is a ways to a grocery store but that was not a problem for us. The store in Levering was good for emergency items like milk, snacks, and beverages . The IGA in Harbor Springs has everything including an excellent meat department. The family vote was we would rent this house again. This is a first for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful part of Upper Michigan

Greg's cottage is wonderful. The views from the balcony after walking into the home are breathtaking. Huge windows in the living room and kitchen bring the outdoors in. If anything can be improved it is the fact that the pictures on VRBO do not do this property justice! While my group used this cottage as a home-base to ski at Boyne Highlands, we are looking forward to staying at the cottage again in the summer months to enjoy the unfrozen lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachael L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski trip

The house was beautiful. The pictures do not do this place justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin C.

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

July 11-18

Lake Michigan is our go-to area for family vacations for the past five years or so. This was our favorite house so far. No, it’s not fancy, and it could use some updating, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. The layout was perfect for our family of 16. Plenty of beds. Plenty of space, and just steps from a nice little sandybeach area with a 10ish foot wide layer of rocks just in the water where we found several Petoskey stones. Beyond the stones, the lake is shallow and sandy bottomed and crystal clear. Almost the perfect place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Beautiful home and location!

What a beautiful home and location! It was a perfect home for our large group of friends and will be a perfect place to stay with our families - lots of space for everyone. Greg was a lovely host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sobe R.

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

Great property and location

We were a group of 17 including children of various ages. The property is very spacious and tidy which easily accommodated all of us. The check-in and check-out process and communication with the owner was easy. The pictures however do not do justice to this property. The place is much much better than the old pictures. We all had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. You are right! It is very hard to capture in pictures how wonderful our cottage is. It has to be seen and felt. BTW: We had it on the market but decided it was too nice to let go. We hope all of our guests will be coming back for another visit. Thanks again.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

bhartiben p.

Liked: Check-in, communication

excellent property, poor management

Wonderful property. Small annoyance like no toilet papers, no maid service to have the beds made, no bath towels, outdated beds ,so on. A small investment to make this property very desirable. Greg sounds like a gentleman. This is not to hurt him, but I am an experienced hotelier. Repeat customers and referring to similar groups will make up for correcting little things.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
I am glad you enjoyed the our cottage and appreciate your writing a review. The cottage handbook asks you to bring your own towels and paper products but I agree that tp should be available just in case. As for a maid service, our cottage is a few miles from Wilderness State Park. There aren't any maids to provide service in that lightly populated vicinity. As stated in the handbook, sheets are in the closet of each room. Most of the beds have been purchased in the last five years, several last year. I will check the older ones. As for towels, there isn't enough time to wash towels and sheets in between renters. I have 20 towels onsite just in case but I didn’t know you needed some. I would have been happy to provide them. Thanks for staying with us. Thank you again your feedback.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manisha p.

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

Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

It was easy process to rent this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Should Be Five Star

This vacation home was in many ways perfect for our family of 10 adults and 5 children under the age of 7. The layout accommodates separate bedrooms for five couples and the bonus room above the garage could sleep 7 children. The kitchen is large and well appointed. The living area is spacious and offers a view of Lake Michigan. The location is less than an hour from Mackinac and close to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The beach and swimming was wonderful and we enjoyed the fire pit while watching spectacular sunsets. Unfortunately, the home has been poorly maintained inside and outside and was dirty. The listing claims the home is pet free but that is not the case. The living room carpet was covered with dog hair and a neighbor confirmed there had been a dog there the previous week. This is the first VRBO that we have been required to make our own beds, provide our own towels and wash our bedding before leaving. We also had to bring our own hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags. The kitchen cupboards were full and so disorganized there was no room for our food. There is at least four complete sets of dinnerware and ample glassware but only 7 teaspoons and 14 forks. With a little maintenance and deep cleaning this home could easily be Five Star. The home is for sale so hopefully it will receive the attention it deserves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Thumbs up

Cedar Bend Cottage is a lovely place in a beautiful location. Rooms are nicely arranged for several families/parties to enjoy a measure of privacy as well as joint engagement and activity. The place does show signs of use, but overall it is in good shape and affords a fine setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thanks Jim. Continuously working to keep the cottage refreshed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nawfal k.

Perfect and polite manager.. I cannot ask for more than this

A+ Beautiful house a lot of room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
You were excellent guests. I'm glad your family enjoyed your stay. Please come back again. Thanks. Greg and Linda
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex C.

Great Lake Michigan experience

House was as described. Beautiful beach, great weather. Greg was responsive to any questions we had leading up to our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Huge place and great beach

We really enjoyed our week here. As other reviewers have noted, this house is very large. The deck is huge and really gives a lot of space to even a large group. There are houses next door, but the trees and spacing make it seem almost by itself. The photos don't do the beach justice. It is quite wide and has a very nice fire pit area. There are some six inch or so smooth rocks under the surface, but also areas of sandy bottom--great swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Beautiful Home

After a couple of hiccups when we first got there .....which the owner addressed immediately....we had a wonderful stay. The sunsets were beautiful, especially those where are guests were kayaking on velvet Lake Michigan. We enjoyed making smores at the firepit, playing air hockey, and the cool nightime breezes. The local food was great and we will definitely be back for our next family reunion! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Donna, Thank you for your kind review and for being such an excellent guest. Linda and I are glad you had an enjoyable reunion and we look forward to your next stay. It is a truly beautiful lakeshore. Greg

About the host

Hosted by Greg Hebert

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We built this home to rent to families like ours. We live downstate in Ann Arbor and vacation in our cottage year round.

Why they chose this property

Cross Village is one of the last un-crowded and wild areas on Lake Michigan.

What makes this property unique

Lake Michigan, eagles, light houses, Harbor Springs and Mackinaw, skiing and boating, minutes from everything up north.

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