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Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway

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TV, fireplace, music library
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by autumn trees and outdoor seating.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop
A wooden cabin with a pink door, a deck, and an American flag.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82288 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harbor Springs

On waterfront.You'll find Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Round Lake and Pleasantview Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Petoskey State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Pleasantview Winery - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Crooked Lake - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet King - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway

All-season outdoor adventures await at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental home nestled amongst the trees in Harbor Springs. The home’s unbeatable location offers easy access to beaches, local attractions, scenic hiking trails, and Little Traverse Wheelway, as well as Main Street filled with an abundance of souvenir shops and waterfront dining. Come winter, bring your ski equipment to enjoy downhill and cross-country ski trails located at nearby Nubs Nob Ski Resort and Boyne Highlands Resort!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Quiet Area | Large Backyard | Fire Pit | 3 Mi to Harbor Springs

Boasting all the at-home modern comforts and amenities as well as ample private outdoor entertainment space, this secluded home is the ideal destination to host your next family vacation to beautiful Northern Michigan.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress, Pack 'n Play, Crib

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, gas grill, fire pit w/ Adirondack chairs
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, stone fireplace, dining table, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, butcher block countertops, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishware/flatware, breakfast bar w/ seating for 3
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, central heating, ceiling fans, high chair
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM), no A/C
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SUMMER RECREATION: Little Traverse Wheelway (250 feet), Petoskey State Park (2.8 miles), Zorn Park Beach (3.5 miles), Bayfront Park (6.9 miles), Bear River Valley Recreation Area (7.2 miles), Tunnel of Trees (13.5 miles)
GOLF: Harbor Point Golf Club (4.6 miles), Boyne Golf (4.9 miles), Chestnut Valley Golf Course (7.1 miles), Crooked Tree Golf Club (10.6 miles), Bay Harbor Golf Club (12.2 miles)
FISHING CHARTERS: Wild Rise Outfitters (4.0 miles), Plumber's Helper Charter Service (10.1 miles), Rodzilla Charters (10.2 miles), Northern Exposure Charters (10.2 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Ice sailing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, Nubs Nob Ski Resort (3.5 miles), Boyne Highlands Resort (4.1 miles), Petoskey Winter Sports Park (6.6 miles), Boyne Mountain Ski Resort (23.8 miles)
BREWERIES/WINERIES: Petoskey Brewing (3.0 miles), Beards Brewery (6.8 miles), Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery (7.3 miles), Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery (7.4 miles), Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery - Petoskey (10.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Pellston Regional Airport (16.6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- Absolutely no events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,288 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
NEW! Woodsy Escape w/Deck Near Town Beach + Ski
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NEW! Woodsy Escape Near Little Traverse Wheelway

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach.

Does Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway to downtown Harbor Springs?

This vacation home is 3.4 mi away from Harbor Springs.

Family Escape - Near Little Traverse Wheelway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing on every front
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is very beautiful especially this time of year. Thank you for the comfortable accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great nook between harbor springs and Petoskey

Great property, will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House was nice. Wasn’t cleaned properly before we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great Ski Trip

The house was clean and cozy for our group of 7. Within 10 minutes of ski resorts and downtown Petoskey. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Great location

The property was a great central location to get to different lakes. Good layout for a large group! Very easy stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Amazing

Super impressed by this property! Gorgeous location. The house is just perfect. An up north gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason B.

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

Very nice

Very cool property. Perfect space for a small group
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Home near Petosky

Host was very responsive and helpful. Home was nice and stocked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Weekend Getaway

We decided to do a little weekend getaway from MN - brought our bikes and hit the bike trail from Harbor Springs to Petoskey. Loved the area - so beautiful and charming. Would definitely come back! The house was pretty big for just the two of us, but excellent location for biking so we chose it and weren't disappointed. We loved the restaurants in the area, and traveled the Tunnel of Trees, loved the waterfront in Harbor Springs and Petoskey, hit the casino (even won some money!) and did a day trip to a couple wineries and Hop Lot in Sutton's Bay. All in all - excellent trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TJ F.

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

House in the woods

The house was in a beautiful setting. It was so peaceful and quiet. It had everything we needed. The host responded quickly when we had concerns about ants but the problem was eventually solved. My only concern was the stairs had no railings and that could present a problem to some. I would definitely recommend it for families or 3 couples as it is quite large. Overall it was a perfect place to celebrate a big birthday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lauren H.

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

Great location, nice property

The home is a good value overall if you don’t expect perfection. Pros: - easy access via keypad - comfortable queen bed upstairs - fireplace - only used ecologs, could have used more - nice location, easy access to skiing and local towns within 10 minutes Cons: - wear and tear / sloppy updates - not the cleanest - chunk of dust on fans, pee on toilets, hair/fur/crumbs all over carpet and furniture, large dead flies upstairs - would appreciate more supplies rather than rationing what was provided (only 1 fire log, dishwasher pod, towel, etc per day). We ended up having to go purchase additional supplies. No soaps in bathrooms. - random kitchen collection - it would be nice to have a larger, cohesive dish and drink ware set. Didn’t love having to wash every plate/cup to have enough for the next meal. Also, would prefer to drink out of glassware instead of plastic. It would also be nice to have more than one leftovers container. There were a large variety of utensils so that kind of makes up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Fantastic Stay! Super close to Skiing!

Had an amazing stay! Perfect location for skiing! Only a 10 minute drive to the highlands and nubs knob! Also great location to downtown Petoskey and Harbour Springs (only like 10 minutes to each from the house!) Home had a nice well equipped kitchen with plenty of dining space. Also loved the upnorth feel with the wood accents and stone fireplace. Very cozy! Would come back to stay in a heartbeat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Even better than we expected

Everything was amazing from check in to check out. Exactly as advertised with even a few little perks we didn’t expect. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

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

Location!

Great location for access to local ski resorts. Nice new exterior paint. We enjoyed the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Matt

Great Location

This home is in a great location. During our two week stay we visited several small towns, road the bike path, golfed, went to some hidden beaches, dined at local restaurants, etc. The home itself is nice, but with a few changes, it could be awesome. It really needs storage for clothes…dressers, nightstands. We did not want to live out of suitcases for 2 weeks. A few extra items in kitchen would be good, such as glass wine glasses. Owner should also seriously consider installing air conditioning. The humidity level was incredibly high during our stay. Bedding, towels, carpeting all felt damp the entire time. Long term, this cannot be good for contents of home. Kim, property manager, was great...she found us a dresser for so we could unpack our clothes. She also gave us several awesome recommendations on places to go and things to do.
Verified

8/10 Good

Deana A.

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

Private getaway

We had a nice time away staying here for a week. It’s located close to the Petoskey State park and Harbor Springs. The access to the wheelway is great if that’s what you’re looking for. It’s very private and nice for fires out in the back. It is a drive to get to downtown Petoskey or Harbor Springs, but overall a good location. Property manager was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lorena

Nice quiet area

This house was located In a nice quiet area but close to petoskey and harbor springs. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our time in the area. The only downfall was seating for adults. With one couch and one small rocker that didn’t seem to work well and was starting to break, it would’ve been nice to have a little more seating in the living area where we spent most of our time. There was not enough seating for 8 adults. There was also quite a few ants around the house when we stayed which I’m assuming is for this time of year. The beds were very clean and comfortable and everything had been cleaned well.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lorena

Nice quiet area

This house was located In a nice quiet area but close to petoskey and harbor springs. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our time in the area. The only downfall was seating for adults. With one couch and one small rocker that didn’t seem to work well and was starting to break, it would’ve been nice to have a little more seating in the living area where we spent most of our time. There was not enough seating for 8 adults. There was also quite a few ants around the house when we stayed which I’m assuming is for this time of year. The beds were very clean and comfortable and everything had been cleaned well.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lorena

Nice quiet area

This house was located In a nice quiet area but close to petoskey and harbor springs. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our time in the area. The only downfall was seating for adults. With one couch and one small rocker that didn’t seem to work well and was starting to break, it would’ve been nice to have a little more seating in the living area where we spent most of our time. There was not enough seating for 8 adults. There was also quite a few ants around the house when we stayed which I’m assuming is for this time of year. The beds were very clean and comfortable and everything had been cleaned well.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lorena

Nice quiet area

This house was located In a nice quiet area but close to petoskey and harbor springs. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed our time in the area. The only downfall was seating for adults. With one couch and one small rocker that didn’t seem to work well and was starting to break, it would’ve been nice to have a little more seating in the living area where we spent most of our time. There was not enough seating for 8 adults. There was also quite a few ants around the house when we stayed which I’m assuming is for this time of year. The beds were very clean and comfortable and everything had been cleaned well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Fantastic location with all the comforts of home

Our family booked a last minute Covid Christmas Ski Trip at this home and could not have been happier with our stay. The house is located just a few minutes from both the ski resorts and downtown Harbor Springs. The home itself is beautiful and looks like it has been recently updated with newer furniture and very comfortable beds. Everything was spotless and clean when we arrived. Fabulous kitchen with all the cooking utensils you could need and a nice big dining room table. We cooked big Christmas Eve and Christmas dinners with no problem at all. The living room is very cozy with an amazing view of the surrounding woods. Lots of space and beds overall which could comfortably fit 2 families for a long stay. It was so nice to have an attached garage for our ski trip. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

haismat 0.

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

Clean and easy check in

Family of five with three daughters under 11. Easy check in process, all via email. Very clean house. Kitchen had anything you could need for meals. Outdoor space was perfect for roasting marshmallows with firewood provided. House is larger than what pictures seem to depict. Location is perfect for getting into town. Literally no issues. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020