In Boyne Falls .You'll find Monument Golf Course and Deer Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. SkyBridge Michigan and Boyne Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
BC Pizza - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 14 min drive
Boyne Mountain Igloo - 10 min drive
Happy's Taco Shop - 11 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.
Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain
ABOUT THE RENTAL Escape to this stunning four-bedroom, three-bath home nestled in the serene woods of The Reserve at Boyne Mountain. Sleeping 8 comfortably in beds (with extra space for a few more in the lower-level living area), this home is perfectly situated for winter adventures—whether hitting the slopes, exploring nearby towns, or relaxing in your private winter getaway.
Step inside from the 2-car garage into a welcoming foyer that opens to a gourmet kitchen fully stocked for cooking. The kitchen, dining area, and great room flow together in an open-concept layout, making it easy for everyone to gather. Cozy up around the grand stone gas fireplace while watching TV, or simply enjoy the spacious, warm ambiance after a day in the snow.
The home’s layout offers privacy and comfort for all guests. The main level features a luxurious primary suite with a king bed, walk-in closet, and full bath with a tiled shower. A queen guest room with an en-suite is also located on the main level, accessible from the foyer. Downstairs, a second living area offers a TV, 4-person card table, and a variety of games and puzzles for hours of entertainment. Two additional queen guest rooms bookend the lower level, along with a full bath, ideal for family or friends seeking space and comfort.
Outside, enjoy the peace and seclusion of the property, while still being just minutes from Boyne Mountain and central to several charming Northern Michigan towns. This home is designed for an unforgettable “up north” winter experience, complete with snow, cozy nights by the fireplace, and plenty of space for fun and relaxation. *All wheel or 4-wheel drive is recommended to access this rental property during the winter season.
The following is a layout of the home: Main Level Living Area, Kitchen, Bedroom One/King w/Ensuite (Combo Tub/Shower), Bedroom Two/Queen, Full Bathroom (Shower) Lower Level Bedroom Three/ Queen, Bedroom Four/Queen Full Bathroom (Combo Tub/Shower)
BOYNE MOUNTAIN SKI LIFT STATUS This cabin is not ski-in/ski-out. It is located in The Reserve at Boyne Mountain, positioned on the upper backside of the resort, roughly 5.5 miles from the main lodge. For easy slope access, you can park at the Kitz Cabin parking lot—just about a 3-minute drive away. Access to the inside of Kitz Cabin is not granted per the association's bylaws. Please note that the nearby chairlift servicing this area operates on a schedule that may change. We recommend checking the Boyne Mountain website for the most up-to-date lift hours during your stay.
BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT INFO When the snow arrives, hit the slopes for some of the Midwest’s best skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country trails. The resort also features the Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, a guest favorite for all ages. At the base of the mountain, you’ll find a lively village with restaurants, bars, and shops—including Everett’s, Forty Acres Tavern, the Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria, and Stein Eriksen’s. For relaxation, The Spa at Boyne Mountain offers massages, saunas, steam rooms, and a fitness center. (Please note: additional fees apply for these amenities through the resort.)
NEARBY DESTINATIONS Downtown Boyne City: 5 miles Downtown Petoskey: 15 miles Downtown Gaylord: 20 miles Walloon Lake: 10 miles Pellston Regional Airport: 35 miles
ABOUT US Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 15 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!
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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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 deadbolt lock
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 smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Wonderful Boyne Mountain Home Jump Slopes or Relax Fireplace
Wonderful Boyne Mountain Home Jump Slopes or Relax Fireplace
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain to the airport?
This vacation home is 40.2 mi (53-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain to the beach?
This vacation home is 7.3 mi (16-min drive) from Peninsula Beach.
Does Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain to downtown Boyne Falls?
This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Boyne Falls.
Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sam P.
Mar 11, 2026
Sam P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Debra B.
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Well equipped kitchen. Extra blankets available. Porch was shoveled and driveway snowplowed each day for us.
Debra B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott B.
Feb 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Weekend
College friends ski get together weekend. The property was wonderful for our group. Enjoyed the short drive to jump on the Boyne Mountain slopes. Plan to use this property again!
Scott B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea C.
Feb 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family friendly place!
I really enjoyed this home. It was very clean. Great communication with the host. Just be aware that this home is about 8-10 minutes from the Boyne Mountain Resort. It wasn't a big issue for us, but I didn't realize that when I booked this home. I woukd definitely book this home again.
Andrea C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Eddie Y.
Feb 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of Space but 15+ Mins to Boyne
Large enough for a family of 8 and no problem cooking dinner in the kitchen. My only issue was the distance to Boyne resort. GPS says 5 miles but with the mountain roads it will take 15-20 mins. Besides the distance everything was clean and beds were comfortable. I would recommend this place if you are not shuttling kids back and forth from the mountain.
Eddie Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris M., Mt Pleasant
Feb 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, exactly as described.
Plenty of room, perfectly clean, everything we expected.
Chris M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
steven t.
Feb 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable cabin.
The cabin was clean and exactly as listed online. My family and I had a very nice time staying and really enjoyed the scenic neighborhood. It was perfect for a Boyne ski trip.
steven t.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alex C.
Jan 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value
This was a great, affordable condo for our group of 6 (3 couples) and could easily accommodate 8+. The communication with the host and property management group was excellent and quick. The check in process is easy. The place is nice and gives your group space for cards and meals. We had a small request while there and the owners responded right away. The two things I would add for those looking to stay are 1.) it is pretty far from the base of the mountain (10+ minite drive) and 2.) bring a blow dryer.
Overall totally worth the trip and a great value.
Alex C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Debbie M.
Jan 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Boyne Ski Trip
The home was NOT ski in/ski out, could not access the slopes of Boyne without driving up to the Kitz cabin parking lot. Also - owner did not provide access to Kitz cabin. Met another couple that was renting a house and their owner did provide access to Kitz, not sure why this owner does not. Home was very clean and a great size for our family of 5. Had all you need to cook - which is great, but no exhaust for the stove. We made bacon one morning and the house smelled like bacon for hours. House could use some updating - decor and furnishings. But really, it is a great house - just not ski in ski out as advertised.
Debbie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
Jan 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!
The property was extremely clean and well appointed.
The location is perfect if you want to "get away" from everything but still be within 15 minutes of the Ski Lodge and 20 minutes from actual civilization (shopping, entertainment, etc).
Our situation was a bit different because we were there during a +24" snowfall, which made driving difficult (even with 4-wheel drive), and even the plows were struggling to get the road semi-clear.
The communication with property management was great. We had to book 1 day earlier due to the storm and it was as simple as a phone call.
The fireplace made the trip even better, but for me... the full 2-car garage was a game changer. We brought 2 vehicles and knowing that they were safely covered inside while more than 2 feet of snow was piling made a big difference to me. The kids loved having the downstairs to themselves, and with 2 bedrooms down there, we were happy as well.
The only thing I had an issue with was that the window in one of the bathrooms did not have a curtain or blind to draw closed when someone was in there. It really needs to be addressed as I have seen other reviews that have made the same comment.
I also wish it were a little closer to the skiing (like ski-in/ski-out) but one can't do much about location.
Overall it is a 5-Star rental
Kevin H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara H.
Mar 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded spot with access to Boyne
We loved our stay and found the house to be clean and very charming. We found everything we needed. Particularly enjoyed use of the gas fireplace for a cozy cabin feel. Bedrooms are spacious and beds are very comfortable. Great amenities overall, but if I had one wish it would be they would provide coffee for guests. We were a little surprised it didn’t!
Sara H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marat K.
Feb 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll come again and again and again
Beautiful house great locations
Marat K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric P.
Feb 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Cabin Getaway
Our family of four loved our extended weekend getaway to this lovely cabin in the Reserve. Enjoyed the seclusion being one of the properties furthest back in the reserve. Easy drive to the slopes and waterpark, as well as to Boyne City. House was plenty big for our family and we look forward to a future stay.
Eric P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Molly F.
Jan 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Property was wonderful, clean, great location!
Molly F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Stephen W.
Jan 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Use Kitz Cabin for ski in and ski out
Once realizing Kitz Cabin within the Reserve is near a green run made the logics better. Otherwise with weather, 15-20 drive from Cabin to Boyne Resort. Would be nice as a guest to be able to get inside Kitz Cabin
Stephen W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
John K., Oakland
Mar 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!!
Cabin is on the back top side of Boyne Mountain with absolutely amazing views. It was certainly more like a home with everything needed for our stay. Wonderful areas on both levels to just hang out after a long day on the slopes.
John K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joe T.
Feb 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This property is a nice place to stay close to boyne mountain!
Joe T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tony R.
Jan 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing space!
The place was very clean, and so cozy. We absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend it, and would want to come back.
Tony R.
10/10 Excellent
Rochelle J.
Mar 11, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home, location and amenities!
We, 8 adults a two new grandkids, truly enjoyed our stay at your place. We ate in to save $ and it was very comfortable and convenient. The kitchen had more accommodations than my own home! The gas fireplace added a cozy, special feel to this up north gem. Several of us skied; The ones that didn’t loved enjoying home, views and casual stroll in the neighborhood. All of us used the sleds, they were a nice touch taking advantage of the snow and terrain. They really came in handy snd were a nice touch!!
Rochelle J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Joe T.
Feb 25, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This house was Clean and had everything just as listed.
Conveniently located with a short drive to Boyne mountain
We would definitely recommend this property!
Joe T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Terrell H.
Feb 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and peaceful getaway
We really enjoyed our stay. This house was very nice and clean. Stocked with everything we needed and very well taken care of. Property management was also very helpful. I would highly recommend staying here
Terrell H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
6/10 Okay
Emily M.
Feb 3, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, Lackluster management
The Good: This rental was spotless upon our arrival. The main floor essentially has two master suites with attached bathrooms, which is a nice feature not seen in many places. The lower level was a bit chilly, but we were thankful for the large space heater provided! Kitchen was well-appointed compared to previous places we’ve stayed in. Location was picturesque in the woods. As mentioned in previous comments, you definitely need AWD in snowy weather to reach its remote spot on the back of the mountain due to some steep grades and hairpin turns. Being able to park 2 of 3 cars inside the garage during our stay was an added bonus.
The Bad: The only access to the home is through the garage door with a code entry. No keys for the front door nor a garage door opener were provided. This may not bother some folks, however we found trying to walk on an icy drive to get the garage door open less than ideal. The second master bathroom window had no blinds or curtains and looks out directly at the neighbor’s house. We hung a makeshift curtain out of a black garbage bag and band-aids for privacy. There is only a small trash bin in the kitchen, when it really needs a proper one with a lid given the size of the rental and number of people it sleeps.
My biggest complaint is lack of responsiveness from the management company and poorly updated contact information in the app. When we arrived, there had been recent snowfall on top of a very icy driveway. The contact number provided to us was invalid and also could not be reached by text. We found another number in the cabin’s info binder and were reassured by that person the plow company “knew what they were doing” when we asked for some sand or salt to be put down. 2.5 days later the plow company arrived 1 hour before our departure time and proceeded to plow/shovel the drive around our parked cars as we were loading. They did not put down any sand or salt, and both myself and my elderly parents nearly fell several times over our 3 day stay. We tried reaching out again through the contact information in the app and have yet to hear from anyone at the time of writing this review. I find this surprising and frustrating given previous commentary about how great the manager had been.
Bottom line: I would probably stay here again (like I said the house is great!), but not during the winter months. Make sure you get ahold of someone at the management company before your trip just in case.
Emily M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Karen L M.
Feb 3, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Sleeping arrangement
Description said 4 bed sleeps 8 but can accommodate 10 . No sofa bed🙁. Vrbo people were great to deal with.
Karen L M.
10/10 Excellent
Darrell D., Tampa, USA
Jan 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Property was a little far from the resort to ski and had too early of a checout at 10am.
Darrell D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
Jan 7, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We had an amazing time at Boyne and loved this house! The house was super clean and had everything we needed to have a great vacation. We ended up adding on an extra night and the property management did a great job of making the arrangements. We will definitely stay here again!