10/10 Excellent
Lori K.
27 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Apartment
Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs
Family fun on the beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4549.0 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Harbor Springs, MI
- Place, Harbor Springs Beach5 min drive
- Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area11 min drive
- Place, The Highlands14 min drive
- Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
bunkbed
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Master
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs
Come enjoy this family friendly beach apartment in a private community. The property features 2 bedrooms (1 king, 2 bunk beds) and a bath. The great room includes kitchenette with Thermador cooktop, small refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, toaster, and a complete set of Calphalon Cookware Herbs, spices, sugar, coffee and tea, as well as soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and paper products. There is a washer/dryer combo in the bathroom. The Boat House also has HD TV, AC/heat, charcoal Weber grill on large deck overlooking the private beach--access to 60 feet of waterfront! A garden railroad (G gauge) next door is fun for children and adults! Check out what's happening in the workshop as well. Unfortunately the Boathouse is not pet-friendly or accessible for wheelchairs as there is an outdoor flight of stairs to access the apartment.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking on property including beach
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Harbor Springs
Located in Harbor Springs, this apartment is on the beach. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tunnel of Trees and Donald Ross Memorial Course. Consider Lavender Hill Farm for a night out or Cheboiganing Preserve if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Harbor Springs, MI
What's nearby
- Tunnel of Trees - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Harbor Springs Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- Nub's Nob Ski Area - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
- The Highlands - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
- McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 23 min drive - 21.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 20 min drive
- Brandy’s Harbortown - 24 min drive
- Arby's - 19 min drive
- Roast and Toast - 20 min drive
- Jet's Pizza - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brad W.
30 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brad W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra P.
28 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Boathouse Stay
Sandra P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hugh D., Roanoke, Virginia
16 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter comes to boathouse
Hugh D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michele W.
6 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star plus
Michele W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elise F.
18 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous View
Elise F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kerry R.
22 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the skiing season
Kerry R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anita H.
8 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as pictured
Anita H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
James W.
10 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, and calm
James W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen M.
9 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place
Kathleen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
5 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful. A gem of a place.
Mary D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kyndal S.
9 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Beautiful
Kyndal S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
12 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
Laura M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maureen B.
22 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place and Beach
Maureen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris T.
5 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Chris T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Liz C.
29 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
Liz C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Betsy K., Columbus, OH
13 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at the Boat House
Betsy K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly L.
24 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every aspect!
Kimberly L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angela W.
25 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Little Sanctuary
Angela W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
21 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised!
Eric H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judy F., Kalamazoo, MI
30 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Cozy Respite in Harbor Springs
Judy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
14 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat
Mary D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristin B.
12 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of heaven
Kristin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim P.
12 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect For Me
Jim P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jaye S.
5 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful
Jaye S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Pam Comer
Dave and I have always loved traveling and have stayed in many vacation rentals over the past 20 years. We originally built the garage apartment next door for our son and his family but they're only here for 2 weeks a year. Now we want to share our slice of beach, lake and fun with fellow travelers.
Why they chose this property
The cottage next door, where we live fulltime, was built in 1880 and moved from Harbor Point to its current location by horses across frozen Lake Michigan at the turn of the 20th Century. My great grandparents, grandparents, my father, my aunts, myself, my children and now my grandchildren have spent every summer here since 1920 when my father was brought up here on the train in a laundry basket!
What makes this property unique
My grandfather came up to Bay View when he was eleven. He came back up in 1920 looking for a summer rental for his young family to escape the heat in Indianapolis. My grandmother vetted his choices over the phone by asking, "How do you get to the beach?" The other two cottages involved crossing railroad tracks and roads. When talking about this cottage, the answer was, "You just cross the sidewalk."
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