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Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Harbor Springs

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Andrew J. Blackbird Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Donald Ross Memorial Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harbor Springs

Downtown Harbor Springs stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Harbor Springs vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum. Also, Donald Ross Memorial Course is within half a mile (1 km) and Harbor Springs Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Andrew J. Blackbird Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Donald Ross Memorial Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • The Highlands - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Palette Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Pretzel Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Duffys Garage & Grille - ‬17 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 • Blocks from Lake & Downtown

Enjoy the best of spring, summer, and fall at this peaceful retreat on a beautiful 3-acre property just outside downtown Harbor Springs. This spacious home sleeps 8 comfortably and offers an easy, relaxed layout—perfect for families or groups traveling together.

Gather around the table for shared meals, unwind with board games or the card table, and enjoy plenty of room to spread out. A convenient mudroom makes it easy to manage shoes, beach bags, bikes, or hiking gear, and there’s ample parking for multiple vehicles.

Step outside to enjoy quiet mornings, fresh Up North air, and nature all around—or take a short three-block walk to downtown Harbor Springs for shopping, dining, and local favorites. Whether you’re here for summer lake days, fall color tours, or a peaceful spring reset, this home is the perfect base for your Northern Michigan getaway.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn heat to 55
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Harbor Home Harbor Springs
Downtown Harbor Home Harbor Springs
Downtown Harbor Home Private vacation home
Downtown Harbor Home Private vacation home Harbor Springs

Frequently asked questions

How close is Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach.

Does Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown to downtown Harbor Springs?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Harbor Springs.

Harbor Springs • Blocks from Lake & Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay and the house was pet friendly! Very much appreciated. Nice walk into town and close to Nubs Nob for skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla F.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful and super close to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean pet friendly lots of space ample kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheri J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
As described, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Harbor Springs

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, close to town, Petoskey and Pellston. Beds very comfortable and kitchen well stocked, very neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy M.

Good Location

The house is located a short walk to Main Street in Harbor Springs. Location was great. House is older, but was set up to easily accommodate our two families who stayed the weekend for a sporting tournament. We did alert the owner to a couple of things that needed attention regarding cleanliness that I’m hoping will be attended to. Overall, it was an okay stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick ski getaway

Convenient for ski weekend with college age kids, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool Place

Nice old school place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very comfortable place to stay in Harbor Springs. Convenient to everything we wanted to do. Appreciate that the house is dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Stay

The stay was nice. The location was perfect. It was quiet and you can walk to downtown. The beds were very firm but that could be good or bad depending on your preference.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kallie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

We planned a stay here, close to the Highlands for a ski trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marjorie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter 2024

Lovely older home near lots of trees. In a great location. Was very clean and true too description on listing. Would suggest they have firewood for the wood burning stove they describe in the property description. The only issue we had was with the 1st floor bathroom shower and some squirrels who might of gotten in to some walls. But it is an older home so not 100% from where the noise came from.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

larry p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nostalgic Cottage - Great Location

Classic Michigan cottage with all the charm. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

Place was a great value. It was exactly what we were looking for in a weekend getaway. It has all the necessary amenities and the charm of a quaint cottage. If you are looking for lots of TVs and modern upgrades you may want to look elsewhere, but the location and property are perfect for getting to all the local attractions. Check-in Check-out was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dione M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaibt and Cozy

This is our second stay here and we will be back. The area is historic and sweet and the homes location is central to most things in the area. The house is rustic, lived in and charming. There is plenty of room for the whole family including your pets. The not shiny new and perfect makes you feel like you are visiting your hrandma.perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHIL P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful charming getaway

Located in a historic side of Harbor Springs this house has plenty of space for our 6 guests, an infant and dogs. Neighboring up to an elementary and middle school, great playgrounds for kiddos. Fenced in backyard for dogs to enjoy. A few blocks from downtown, grocery, harbor, this was an excellent location for a relaxing time with family. Felt very safe. Only downfall would be a little musty, had to open windows upon arrival and that took care of it. A few stains on the carpets but nothing egregious. House was STOCKED with pots/pans/towels/truly everything needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dione

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy comfortable and lived in. Did not feel like i had to worry my kids might make a mess. They even had a table and chairs to use in the living room for the kids to craft or play games. We loved it and plan on coming back to this house again. Lots of room inside and out to spread out for our family.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Fun

Had a lovely time at this property. We hope to come back again. House needs a little bit of updates. Very charming home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dusty, dirty moldy dishes in dishwasher. Broken chairs at game table.

Took pictures but I dont know where to post them
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carol L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Renter Beware

This is an older home that has neither been maintained or deep cleaned. We rented for a month but left after a few days. Between tripped gfi and breaker, and lack of cleanliness we were not enjoying the stay. The ceilings, paint, furniture, carpets and appliances need to be replaced. These are long term issues. Unfortunately we did not receive any refund so a very expensive mistake.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023