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Lakefront Home Away From Home

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Home Away From Home

Two story home lakefront home/cottage on Pickerel Lake. There is a dock at the cottage. Very calm and peaceful location. Great for floating around on a raft or using the kayak and water toys. Rental boats from nearby marinas can be kept on property. The boat launch is only a couple hundred feet away for boat owners. A 5-6 person hot tub is onsite with views of the lake.

Enjoy sunrise views from the deck with a warm cup of coffee. Water skiing, fishing, boating, swimming. 15 minutes from winter skiing and 15 minutes from downtown Petoskey, Indian River or Harbor Springs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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, lock the doors and return the keys
Return outside chairs to their location.
Return kayaks, floats, etc.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please limit to 3 vehicles parked.
No Parties, please be respectful of this property and avoid excessive noise.
Summer (Late June - Early September) rentals are week to week with check-in and check-out on Sundays.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2480861vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Petoskey

Located in Petoskey, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Little Traverse History Museum and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seasons of the North Winery and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Pickerel Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Odawa Casino - 26 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Bay Harbor Golf Club - 31 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 41 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mim's Mediterranean Grill - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Home Away From Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home Away From Home located?

This family-friendly Petoskey cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Pickerel Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Crooked Lake and Burt Lake. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Seasons of the North Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views of lake from deck. Beds were comfortable and kitchen-living area spacious. Convenient to Petoskey.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN q.

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

Great place

Great property. Roomy and everything you need. Great to work with thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

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

Fellas Fishing Trip

Great house. Perfect location on the lake. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

The perfect lake house

One of the best vacations our family has had. There was something for everyone and there was so much to do. Great communication and lovely lake house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Y.

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

Stay on Pickerel Lake

We had a good time even though it rained half of the time we were there. Family really enjoyed the hot tub. The house was nice with lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

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

Beautiful view

Very nice cabin in a great location. Had some fairly large cobwebs in various spots around the house and we were killing spiders all weekend but no big deal. Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Perfect little get away

This place has so much charm and character. I loved it! We really enjoyed the homie vibes it brought. I appreciated all the amenities the host had available to us to utilize for our stay. Our kids had the best time, and we all enjoyed the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Nice house on the lake!

The house was a lot bigger than I expected. Plenty of beds for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked! Owner answered all my questions very fast! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riley K.

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

Great Stay!

We have a large family and this space was able to accommodate everyone with plenty of sleeping areas. A few things do need updating, like the grill and couches. However, the property manager is very responsive & helpful. We loved having the water close enough so our older kids could fish & swim without worry. For the price point & space - it was a great home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne H.

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

Family Vacation

This property was everything we needed. We had 8 adults and 3 children under 2 with us. The house was plenty big enough for our needs and has a well stocked kitchen. The living area furniture is well loved and could use some updating. The host, Jeremy, was great! Answered our questions very quickly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Beautiful Property

We had a fantastic stay on Pickeral Lake. Property was beautiful, cottage was very clean and a well-stocked kitchen. About a 10-15 min drive into Petoskey. Beautiful view of the lake from the cottage. Fire circle had 7 great Adirondack chairs, deck has a large patio table with 6 chairs. Perfect for a girls week-end! Jeremy was a fantastic host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

peggy w.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We enjoyed the direct lake access during the day and the the fire pit, in the evenings. We went to the bay looking for Petoskey stones several times. The house was not very clean.it is an older home and there were many spiders and we had mice to deal with. We were successful and caught three of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review of the cottage. I am glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful setting. I hired a pest control company that came and serviced the cottage and will provide routine care a couple times a year. Unfortunately I was not informed of this during your stay. Following your stay I needed extra cleaning crew due to your group being larger than the permitted group size.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Relaxing Fishing Getaway

We loved everything about this property. The view is fantastic. Do yourself a favor and get up for the sunrise, it’s spectacular! You’ll find the layout of the home perfect for entertaining while getting the lake view all evening. Beds are comfortable and there’s privacy between the upstairs bedrooms and downstairs bedrooms. The owner is easy to get ahold of and will be responsive to any needs. Lastly, the fishing is outstanding! You have easy access to Crooked Lake and the trip through the channel is breathtaking. Love it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariah M.

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

Wonderful cabin for a Petoskey getaway!

We rented this cabin on Pickerel Lake for a ladies getaway weekend. We were blown away by how spacious the house is, photos truly do not do it justice. There were 8 of us and everyone had plenty of space. The beds were comfortable and the kitchens and bathrooms were stocked with anything you could possibly need. There was a paddle board and kayak on site, a firepit stocked with firewood, plenty of outdoor seating. The lake is very clear and has a sandy bottom, we had fun wading and playing on the paddleboard. The hot tub is nice and clean. Tons of games on site and the downstairs bedroom had a huge selection of DVDs. The living room has a smart TV so we logged into our streaming services to have a movie night. We saw a lot of wildlife including baby bunnies hopping around the yard. The party store is a 10 second drive down the road and had fabulous pizza, wings, and breadsticks. Only 20 minutes drive into downtown Petoskey. We can't wait to return to this cabin. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Heaven on Pickrell Lake

This house is the best location in the area. This was our second time staying at the house, and we will likely stay there again next year! We love the location on the lake and the privacy of the lot. It also has just the right amount of space for our group. I think the owner needs to reevaluate their cleaning people. The bathrooms were not clean at all (the downstairs shower was very, very moldy... Likely not getting cleaned at all), and the hot tub was very cloudy. The owner was very responsive about the hot tub and sent someone to fix it-- but that person was very grumpy... but it did get fixed! Also, there were groceries left in the fridge and a bunch of shopping bags in several kitchen cabinets. This place needs a big, serious, deep clean... But we also are very likely to stay there again due to location, size and privacy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jennifer k.

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

Great stay

We were happy with the home and our stay. It had all of the amenities listed and was fully equipped. Nice location as you could travel from Pickeral lake on pontoon boat to crooked lake and then to Burt lake. Access to the dock and all of the lakes was the highlight of our vacation. The Hot tub was very nice and clean. Overall, nice place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

Great host, great location, great fishing (shhhh!).

Jeremy was an accommodating host and made everything easy. There was a small issue that affected our ability to fish but the host compensated us for it. The hot tub was a great way to end long days of fishing. The woodburning stove was a nice touch, and the place was spacious. Even though the listing says there are just three bedrooms, the place functionally has four. Thanks for a great time Jeremy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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