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Lake Michigan Beach Frontage

Waterfront cottage with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Terrace/patio
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Living area
Miscellaneous
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Tunnel of Trees
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, The Highlands
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Beach Frontage

Updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath main house and a newly remodeled and expanded 1 bedroom, 1 bath log cabin. High speed internet and Dish cable, tv. Sleeps 8 people total.
The main house master suite has a king size bed & master bathroom. The guest room in main house has a queen sized bed and a second bathroom.
The log cabin has a queen sized bed and a new leather queen sleeper sofa. There are flat screen TV’s in each bedroom and living rooms over the 2 natural fireplaces.
The log cabin comes equipped with a kitchenette a mini fridge/freezer, microwave and a keurig coffee maker. It has a recent updated full bath.
Main house has updated kitchen & baths with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, newer washer and dryer, newer flooring, newer tile showers, newer lighting throughout.
This property has a beautiful deck overlooking Lake Michigan and comes with 130 feet of private beach frontage. Enjoy some of the most amazing views of Lake Michigan from this property!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
We have a max of 8 guests, including children. Our policy is that only registered guests are allowed on-site. No visitors are allowed at any time.

Important information

You need to know

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
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 on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve, while Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 27.1 km
  • The Highlands - 24 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 52 min drive - 67.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 54 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road Provisisons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trillium Woods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel Vision Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Broken Buddhas Tea House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lorenzo's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Beach Frontage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Beach Frontage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Beach Frontage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Beach Frontage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had an incredible time here and look forward to our next stay! Great home and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay at this property and loved the "log cabin suite" behind the main house. Stayed in the winter and loved the 2 cozy stone fireplaces. The owners/caretakers were very quick to address questions and address our needs while we were there. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great location. Beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic week in Harbor Springs. The location is beautiful, and it was great to have private beach access just across the road. Both decks were comfortable and in excellent locations for enjoying the lake and the stars. The cabins had everything we needed and plenty of space for the whole family. We’re already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

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

Beauty and peace

We loved our stay at this Harbor Springs location. Nice to be out of the hub-bub of town. The lake views were spectacular and the home and cabin were super clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed to cook in and have a campfire. Would love to stay here again!Thanks for this offering!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Clean, cozy, comfortable and very relaxing!

We loved our stay at The Happy Place Cottage! The beach and views were awesome, and the accommodations very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shane Y.

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

A great place to stay

Awesome!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family time on the Lake

We loved the property especially the log cabin and beach access the lake side deck was our favorite spot every sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
the picture with the lake was a bit deceiving, we didn't realize we had such a walk to water. All healthy adults so no issues. From the one pic we thought drop to water was smaller. Enjoyed spending time at the beach area on Lake Michigan. Liked that we had a cabin in the woods at beach just thought beach was across street and closer
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Harbor Springs

Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property.! The house was very nice and the location was perfect . We loved the deck overlooking Lake MI and our dogs loved the trail down to the beach! The little guest cottage was so cute and we loved the decorating in the cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry E.

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

Beautiful Lake Michigan Location

A wonderful property away from the hustle and bustle! Perfect for our family vacation with our adult children and grandchildren. Plenty of space and we had the beach all to ourselves the entire week. We enjoyed swimming every day, the water was crystal clear and the sunsets were spectacular viewed from the deck!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlie a.

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

Tunnel of trees trip

Great location, couldn't ask for mire. Wood give 10 stars
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Already Booked Our Return

We loved it. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

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

Excellent property

Beautiful and well-appointed lake home. Close to nature trails. Easy drive to Harbor Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Amazing views.

Loved this house and property. Everything was very clean and updated. Felt at home and the sunsets are amazing. Will come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sharon w.

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

Thanksgiving 2021

We had a fabulous stay at the Happy Place! Accommodations were perfect. The property is equipped with everything you need. Sharon is an exceptional host and quick to reply with answers to all our questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN R., BEXLEY

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

Lovely!

We loved our stay in The Happy Place Cottage! Location is perfect, the cottages are warm and inviting, and everything was immaculately clean. Sharon was quick to communicate and accommodated our VERY last minute request to book. The lakeside deck has beautiful views, and trail-walk down to the beach is super fun and easy. Wonderful visit - wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Time at the Tunnel of Trees

An amazing time with family. Surpassed our expectations. We'll be back 👍
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Quarantine Paradise

Enjoyed beautiful views and sunsets with my family. Home was very clean and comfortable. Sharon is communicative and very concerned that you enjoy your stay. She was even available to contact the power company quickly when there was a wind storm that briefly knocked out the power. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher M., Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring ski trip

We spent a week spring skiing at Nubs and the Highlands. Both are a short drive from this home. The place was cozy and well appointed. The view of Lake Michigan was nice, but access to the lake would have been a challenge with snow cover on the steps and the hill down from the road to the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chilled G.

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

Our #1 Favorite VRBO Home Has a New Winner!

Every year my wife, father, and myself rent a house on VRBO up north for the fall. We've been doing this for about 10 years now. The house we stayed at for year #2 WAS our favorite until we stayed here! This has a 1-of-a-kind location, home (including everything in it) is incredibly comfy, and the owner was quick to communicate any questions or suggestions. We have always planned at staying at a new place each trip. We seriously discussed just coming back here. If you're looking for a quiet private place with a phenomenal view, you've found it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Breathtaking Views

Our family trip, with our grown children, was such a precious time at this beautiful rental. The magical views from the living room made us pinch ourselves. The private Bluff Deck is an amazing place to catch the sunsets. Don't forget to explore the private beachfront. The cabin is in a quiet location on legendary M119 but close enough to make a trip to Mackinaw to ride bikes around the island. Pets are very obviously welcome with special touches, yet rental is very clean. Kitchen is well stocked and has everything you need to prepare cozy meals from scratch. Last but certainly not least, from beginning to end the host was very accessible and gracious. We certainly plan to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristin R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Post-Labor Day vacation

The cottage is in a super quiet lakeside location. Ideal for traveling to Mackinac and places in the UP. Nice facility but lacking supplies and not easy to resolve situation due to manager and owner living remotely. Would recommend with caveat of being prepared to provide basics ( ie TP, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, paper towels, cooking oil, and cleaning a very dirty grill. Owner did refund cleaning fee and paid for our supplies and was appropriately apologetic - and I appreciated this. Manager was less helpful. In fact, manager was slow to resolve issues and made us feel we were being somehow unreasonable asking for a clean grill and obtaining supplies our 4th day into our visit. These details did not ruin our vacation but this was not our typical welcoming VRBO experience. Still a beautiful cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysia G.

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

We've already booked again for next summer!

Very clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. Plenty of space for my family of four (and pup) plus my elderly parents to spread out, relax and enjoy. Fantastic location - private, serene, with beautiful wooded views on 3 sides and the gorgeous westward view of Lake Michigan out the front. We ate al fresco on the deck all week (taking advantage of the nice grill) and soaking up the lake views. We loved the observation deck access and short staircase/cedar and birch lined path to the beach -- though watch for poison ivy as it was everywhere! Lake Michigan was surprisingly warm this year, but the always changing beach was all stones, making it a bit difficult for our older family members to traverse but wonderful for Petoskey stone hunting! Sharon is a fantastic host -- she was very quick to respond when we had a couple issues arise and resolved things quickly. Very kind and a pleasure to speak with. Thanks so much for such a wonderful stay -- lots of great memories made! Can't wait to return next season!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

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