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Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views

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Living area
Exterior
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • The Highlands
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harbor Springs

Roaring Brook stay.With a stay at this Roaring Brook vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Harbor Springs Beach. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Donald Ross Memorial Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harbor Springs Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Petoskey State Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Little Traverse Bay Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • The Highlands - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Randy's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬5 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.

Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views

Beautiful Harbor Springs cottage set on the bluff in the Roaring Brook Association. "Birchgate" has been handed down through generations of the same family. It has a deep history and so many family memories have been made here. It is designed in the true old world cottage style. Lots of bedrooms, large second floor bunkroom and a large dining room that is open to the living room. The porch is an extension of the living room with a sprawling private yard and panoramic views of Little Traverse Bay. Roaring Brook has 2 tennis courts and a beautiful private Beach and dock for guests to enjoy. This is a great opportunity to be part of Harbor Springs history and enjoy all that the Harbor Springs lifestyle has to offer.

Property manager

Lynn VanAntwerp

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi (4-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach.

Does Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views to downtown Harbor Springs?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Harbor Springs.

Harbor Springs Cottage with Little Traverse Bay views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend

We loved the large dining room and the large gathering spaces provided
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

Beautiful property. Clean, plenty of room for a big group. Great game room in the heated garage. Hot tub was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph A.

Ski Trip

Check in process was very straightforward, I found the listing to be very accurate and had plenty of room for my friends and I. We look forward to hopefully coming back to this property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fit

Loved the porch, roominess, view, reminders of endless summers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great house, loved the front porch and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roaring Brook Heaven

This is a wonderful property in Roaring Brook, with lots of room for a family gathering, or several couples to enjoy together. Our only complaint is that we never received check in instructions. The door was locked when we got there, and after walking around the entire house we found the front sliding door was unlocked and we were able to take it from there. Check in instructions are a must. Other than that we had a great time and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Bloomington, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Roaring Brook Birchgate

Terrific property in every way. Quintessential historic Harbor Springs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mireya D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very spacious and beautiful area. Nice beach access. Very quiet and nice house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

80th Birthday Week

We celebrated Grampa's 80th birthday, with a trip to Mackinac Island one day and Birthday dinner at the Pier with a Habor cruised in diwntown Harbor Springs. We really enjoyed time on the porch, the beautiful gardens and landscaping. Loved the paved lighted path high above the lake shore and beautiful homes. Cleary the propery has a 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac F., East Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing classic cottage

We had a fantastic stay. The Cottage was well appointed and had ample space for all of us (13 of us!) to stay and sleep comfortably. The house is real cute and the kitchen is well stocked. We had a great time and would totally stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

The cottage was amazing. Fully stocked with necessary amenities. view was absolutely gorgeous and living arrangements could not have been better. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom and her girls, five generations

Wonderful, just like the pictures. Lots of room to spread out and the wonderful porch! Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

My two sons and one grandson stayed and we enjoyed northern Michigan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Large gathering of family and friends for the week. Plenty of room for everyone. View and weather was spectacular! Super close to downtown Harbor Springs and a just a short drive to Petoskey. Private beach and dock was perfect !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage in Harbor Springs

This was the perfect cottage for our family vacation in Harbor Springs. Cozy, quiet, great location, and just a short walk away from the beach. The front porch was our favorite. We are already rebooked for next year! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage - Perfect for families!

We absolutely loved Birch Gate! We were 6 adults and 3 children and found the home spacious, clean, and simply perfect. The location and private beach can’t be beat. We will definitely look into renting again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bryan c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

Loved the rental. Location, view, in a beautifully kept, authentic cottage. We will stay here again if available. Bravo
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We were three families and all had a fantastic time at this house! It was such a charming old home with so much character everyone was impressed with it! The beds were comfortable and it fit all of us so well! It was great that all of the kids slept on the top floor and the adults were on the main floor. We wished we could have seen it in the summer to go check out the beach, but it was still incredible with all the snow. The temperature of the house varied, but that was to be expected in such an old house... the lake side of the main floor, and front of upstairs were chilly, while the main floor front bedrooms and upstairs lake side bedroom were roasting at night with the doors closed. Very responsive owners, and we hope to rent there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage

We were able to book at the last minute. Great property. Views are amazing. Decor very nice. Bedrooms/bathrooms plentiful. Kitchen well stocked. Very warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022