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Lake Michigan Beachfront Efficiency Guest House

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2170 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Beachfront Efficiency Guest House

A perfect 'honeymoon getaway' for any stage in your relationship, our cozy and romantic A-frame is situated one hundred feet from our large Tudor A-frame with a stand of cedar in between for privacy. It is old-world styled to match, furnished in antiques, with a separate drive and beach area.

Inside, it is an efficiency-type with tumbled marble floor, electric heat, a Queen Anne futon that makes into a very comfortable double bed, a combination sink-stove-refrigerator/freezer unit, and kitchen area. There is a half-bath with built in vanity and granite counter top and an attached classy stone and timber private hot outdoor two-person shower.

There is a large stone and cedar deck overlooking Lake Michigan, complete with deck chairs and an elaborate corner bench and table for outside dining. The view from there is spectacular; and from the beach a few steps away, you can see Charlevoix, Beaver Island, and the entrance to the Straits of Mackinaw.

M119, at the top of our bluff, is extremely popular with bicyclists and car buffs who never tire of the 'green tunnel of trees' with magnificent views of the lake between Harbor Springs and the sand dunes of Sturgeon Bay north of Cross Village. Evenings will provide some of the most beautiful sunsets you have ever seen and occasional northern-light spectacles best viewed near the warmth of a beach fire.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$15 per pet per day.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.
Weekly rental only in July and August from Saturday to Saturday.
$15.00 per night per animal animal with pre approval.
Smoking on property, but not in beach house.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Mushroom House and Castle Farms are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • True North Golf Club - 19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 28 min drive - 33.0 km
  • The Highlands - 29 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 29 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road Provisisons - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel Vision Brewery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trillium Woods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Broken Buddhas Tea House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Graces Cafe & Bakery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Beachfront Efficiency Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Beachfront Efficiency Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Beachfront Efficiency Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Beachfront Efficiency Guest House located?

Located in Harbor Springs, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tunnel of Trees. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was wonderful for 2 and an amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a week. The place is small as described, the location is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will G.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful small cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, location and accommodations. Direct ccess to the beach. The pet guidelines were clear and it was easy to follow them. The beach house felt private and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thought the area/location and property were wonderful. The owners were very communicative, friendly, and helpful. The cabin and property were both very clean and well-maintained. What a peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing place to enjoy, with our pup included!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rejuvenating experience being so close to the BIG LAKE! Owner is kind and helpful! We had a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location!Wonderful hosts!Bring extra towels and bring water shoesMake sure that you read the welcome email from the host. And then reread it before you actually get there.
1st Petoskey stone😀
Legg’s Inn in Cross Village….. Authentic Polish Cuisine!  And just north of there, lots of great rock hounding locations
Underwater picture of horn coral.
Take time to stop at Pond Hill Farm. It is a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a lovely stay. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean with all the basic amenities as described in VRBO. Host was friendly and spent the time to ensure we were familiarized with how everything worked and where everything was located to help ensure our stay was comfortable. There was only one beach lounge chair but plenty of seats otherwise. We especially loved the privacy of the deck seating and table for meals. Lake and sunset views were stunning. Bald eagle (too stealthy to snap a photo of) was a unexpected delight to see especially in the Lower Peninsula. A special place indeed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M.

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

Lake Michigan fun

The A frame is beautiful and the outdoor shower is refreshing and in a great location. It is wonderful to sit and read or enjoy a cip of coffee in the beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Wonderful stay

My husband and I had an excellent stay at this adorable beach house along the beautiful tunnel of trees. The hosts were very kind and accommodating and the property is just gorgeous. I absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anete W.

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

Lovely Place

Very peaceful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerry w.

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

Relaxing getaway

Great little getaway on lake mi! Was a very relaxing weekend for the wife, our dogs and i. I will be saving this to my return trips list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

Serene

Beautiful, secluded beach location! Perfect get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Good Hart A-frame

Host was very helpful and available. Lots of amenities, spectacular location.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S., Unionville, US

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

Nice getaway

The place was great for a quiet weekend couples getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Amazing!

A very cool place to stay. The place is very small but it is cozy. The beach is awesome. Great location. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Beach Forest Delight

Lovely efficiency on the beach with cozy setting and kind helpful owners. Very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conner G.

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

Great

Great little place to get away, awesome story behind the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

COREY A.

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

Perfect Couple's Getaway

Clean and cozy cottage. Perfect lakeshore vacation. Loved the outdoor shower after a sunset beach fire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Great

It was very relaxing! Peaceful and enjoyable! Very safe if single traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Peaceful!

Loved our stay at this quaint cottage. The beach and the surrounding area is beautiful. Dick and Stephanie are very nice hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Amazing weekend getaway!

The hosts were amazing! Property has to e seen to be believed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jena A.

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

Enjoyed this unique property.

This is a unique property. I enjoyed my stay; location is perfect with a sandy beach to the right and good rock hunting to the left.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Historical Gem

The only thing that holds a candle to this property are the hosts. Upon arrival we were met for a brief orientation which turned out to be incredibly helpful due of the hidden nuances in this quaint little Bavarian style A-frame. They’ve managed to squeeze in everything you could need during your stay. We were expecting the lakefront property and deck to enjoy, but what we weren’t expecting were the fascinating tales from the owner who literally built everything on the property by hand. Hearing about the thoughtfulness behind every hand-placed stone provided charm and overall good vibes. Make sure to check out the church down the road that they are caretakers of to see more history of the community. It’s no wonder why this spot is quick to fill up. We’ll be rebooking, no doubt about it.
Intentionally created mitten-shaped lagoon, perfect for pet friends to swim without the waves.
Details of the deck- a heart-shaped carving in the handmade bench.
Peaceful evening vibes. Everything from paper to firewood provided.
Community church and native American historical landmark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Richard and Stephanie Guyor

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Retired teachers, we built the guest house as place to stay while we constructed our larger home next door on our 202 feet of lake MI frontage, renting it to hundreds of appreciative guests since 1974. Every year we have added unique features to the property while also completely restoring, as volunteers, the historic St. Ignatius mission church, 1/2 mi. north on the beach, and keeping it open daily for visitors to discover & enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Located on Lamkin Rd., a designated Natural Beauty Road fronting Lake Michigan below the M-119 Tunnel of Trees, halfway between Harbor Springs and Cross Village, on a natural point of beachfront property, it provides privacy in a popular resort area.

What makes this property unique

Gated entrance, secluded privacy, view four stone waterfalls on property, one with arched bridge approach and deck overlook . . subtle night lighting. Brilliant starlit nights enjoyed by the beach fire. Swim, sail, kayak or canoe from our beach, or sun & shade under a beach umbrella.

Languages:

English

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