Located along the water, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 9 guests with 1 bathroom. It includes 1 bicycle for exploring the area and features a deck, porch, and balcony for outdoor enjoyment. Families can enjoy nearby adventure activities like mountain biking and rafting, along with attractions such as Bear River Park. The stay is pet-friendly.
Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
At the centre of it all
Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Bear River
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Yard
Onsite parking available
Toys
Barbecue grill
Kitchenette
Pet-friendly
Explore the area
Petoskey, MI
Bear River
Place, Bear River
8 min walk
Bear River Valley Recreation Area
Place, Bear River Valley Recreation Area
8 min walk
Little Traverse History Museum
Place, Little Traverse History Museum
16 min walk
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
33 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
four
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
one
1 Queen Bed
three
1 Double Bed
two
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
half
Toilet
one
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home
Recently built vacation accomodation,9 rooms, 2 deck addition, on a quiet, wide double lot, in Petoskey. This totally private vacation retreat was recently built on the wooded property near the original owner's residence. Lots of private open space around the home. Plenty of parking. Beautiful 6 panel- pine doors, white maple, hardwood floors throughout (no musty, germy carpets). Nicely decorated with various interesting exhibits. High ceilings in all rooms. Located on a large, level deep grassy double lot, perfect for all game playing. Easy walk to downtown area. Large deck with campfire area, smaller rear outpost deck. Wi fi Internet. Full size washer and dryer. Fully equipped kitchen. Large refrigerator, new Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove and Oven. Air conditioning, Gas log interior fireplace. Lots of free polished and natural Petoskey stones for all guests. Owner will play guitar for group, at the campfire if asked. The home has a unique, artistic feel to it, relative to the beautiful northern Michigan area. Guests often comment on the excellent, convenient, quiet location, the unique interesting interior layout and the comforting coziness of the home. The backyard is wooded and rustic with a perfect walking area for pets. The Owner is a well-known Petoskey Stone artist, acoustic guitar player, builder and mechanic. Petoskey stones, which the guests find, will be polished by owner. A special Petoskey stone finding map, can be provided. A wonderful, wide hiking trail, along the beautiful Bear River, which leads to Lake Michigan waterfront and the downtown area, is just 2 blocks away. Mackinac Island ferry boats are just 1/2 hour drive away.
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Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
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Check out by 11 am
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Property # 9465122
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
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
Petoskey
Located in Petoskey, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Bear River Valley Recreation Area - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Little Traverse History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Odawa Casino - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Petoskey Bayfront Light Beacon Station - 9 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Panera - 3 min drive
Stiggs BBQ Wagon - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?
As of 25 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home on 27 Sept, 2026 start from S$485, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home located?
This family-friendly Petoskey holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bear River and Lake Michigan. Bear River Valley Recreation Area and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Plenty of room. Very comfortable. Very quiet. Conveniently located. When I come back to Petoskey will try to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2026
A very nice group. They enjoyed staying at our vacation home and enjoyed many of the activities and points of interest around the beautiful Petoskey area.
Host was excellent and always available to help, couldn't be more informative.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2026
very nice vacationing group
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Cindy D.
20 Sept, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
The house is very different and old! Not a lot of choices in Petoskey. The dishwasher is in the bathroom. I didn't get a good feel while staying there. The house was not really taken care of. We would leave a light on so we didn't come back to a dark house and every time we came back the lights were all off. I didn't feel like the shower was very clean. The kitchen is stocked but it has a very small stove and no counter space. I wouldn't stay here againAl the host left us some rocks which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2026
This wild group flew in and out quickly from Colorado for a quick wedding. There was a lot of partying and drinking going on. They even left behind a lot of open and unopen cans and bottles of alcoholic beverages. The outside lights operate on timers, and they turn on when someone pulls in the driveway- completely normal. The dishwasher is not in the bathroom it is 3 feet from the kitchen counter. Our average rating over the past 7 years is 9 stars out of 10. You should not apply any weight to this alcohol deranged guest. I will never allow them to stay at our beautiful vacation home again.
Neat little eccentric house close to downtown was perfect for our ski weekend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
A great Family group, one member, who currently serves in the army, drove all the way from Viginia- with her dog. The weather was beautiful, lots of snow and they all enjoyed 5 days of skiing at our nearby great ski resorts. It was a nice, memorable ski outing and vacation for them.
The house was spacious and clean. The host was incredibly kind and helpful; he even gave us polished Petoskey stones and custom made a necklace for my mother. We had an excellent vacation!
Al’s place is spacious, clean and very close to downtown area! We had a great time! And we enjoyed Petoskey rocks! We would stay here again! Thank you!
The place was clean and very comfortable for our stay. A little different walking in and out through the bedroom.Al was very nice, quick to respond to all my emails and text! Super host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2025
There are actually 2 entrances , one to a side room by the kitchen and one on to a large deck that leads into the utility and laundry room which leads into a bedroom.
Good location close to downtown restaurants and shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2022
Nice Family, they enjoyed the beautiful Petoskey area !
About the host
Hosted by Al Frost
Friendly College Science Graduate, with Grad school. Petoskey Stone Artist, Musician, Log Home Builder, Handyman, Mechanic and a Father of 2 . (Lots of free beautiful Polished Petoskey Stones are given to our guests).
Why they chose this property
The home is only a few years old and the beautiful white maple hardwood floors, and high ceilings, really set it apart from the average carpeted dwelling. The high, wood covered ceilings, 6 panel pine doors and beautiful fireplace area make the home special. The area is quiet and peaceful located on a double lot on a side street. Easily sleeps 9 in beds and there are 2 large sofas. A perfect setting for a vacation and a Family reunion.
What makes this property unique
Free Petoskey Stones, The owner will play guitar for the group. A quiet , double lot area. Easily walk to downtown and waterfront area. Beautiful white maple floors (no allergy ridden, germy carpets). A great place to stay , relax and then go out and explore the Northern Michigan area. Only 35 miles from Mackinac Island Ferry. Near ski areas. Has a unique , friendly comforting atmosphere .