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Harbor Springs Retreat ~ 5 Mi to Downtown & Beach!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Tunnel of Trees
    4 min drive
  • Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
    5 min drive
  • Donald Ross Memorial Course
    10 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    39 min drive

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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 Retreat ~ 5 Mi to Downtown & Beach!

A fun-filled Michigan adventure awaits with a stay at this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental home in the charming town of Harbor Springs! Ideally located within a short drive of local wineries, family fun, and endless opportunities for all-season outdoor adventure, this abode will serve as the perfect home base. Venture out to soak up the sun at Zoll Street Beach, ski at Nubs Nob Resort, or hike at Petoskey State Park. Return home to practice your swing at the community’s 27-hole golf course!

-- THE PROPERTY --

WFH Friendly (400 Mbps WiFi) | 2,200 Sq Ft | Community Amenities

No matter the season, this well-appointed Harbor Springs home is the perfect base of operations for outdoorsy families looking to experience an exciting, yet stress-free vacation.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Twin/Full Bunk Bed, Full Bed

BIRCHWOOD FARMS COUNTRY CLUB AMENITIES (w/ optional additional fee): 27-hole golf course, clubhouse, playground, tennis courts, seasonal heated pool, fitness center
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, board games, DVD player, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, blender, Keurig coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishware & flatware, hot water pot, microwave, spices, toaster
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, dining area, gas grill
GENERAL: Free WiFi (400 Mbps), keyless entry, central air conditioning & heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, in-unit laundry machines, laundry detergent, iron/board, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Steps required, fireplace (decorative only), resort fee (paid prior to arrival), wooded lot (insects may be present)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), garage (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Thorne Swift Nature Preserve (1.6 miles), Tunnel of Trees (2.3 miles), Little Traverse Wheelway (5.7 miles), Nubs Nob Ski Resort (10.6 miles), Petoskey State Park (10.7 miles), Spring Lake Park (11.5 miles), Bayfront Park (14.5 miles), Bear River Valley Recreation Area (14.7 miles)
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Pond Hill Farm (2.4 miles), Harbor Springs Deer Park (5.3 miles), Zoll Street Beach (5.5 miles), Northern Lights Recreation (9.2 miles), Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (11.8 miles), Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen (13.5 miles)
WINERIES: Gabriel Farms & Winery (13.8 miles), Petosky Farms Vineyard & Winery (15.5 miles), Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery (16.8 miles), Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery - Petosky (18.0 miles), Walloon Lake Winery (18.5 miles)
AIRPORT: Pellston Regional Airport (20.9 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Resort amenities are available for an additional fee, paid prior to arrival via the Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club website
- NOTE: This property sits on a wooded lot, and as such, guests may encounter pests and insects when outside. This area has a lot of weevil beetles, which resemble ticks but are harmless; please do not be alarmed if you see any
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Tunnel of Trees. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Tunnel of Trees and a few minutes from Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
Harbor Springs Retreat ~ 5 Mi to Downtown & Beach! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • 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

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Harbor Springs Retreat ~ 5 Mi to Downtown & Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent, good for families
Nice set up for families bed room wise. Bedrooms have no window treatments. House was missing some standard amenities (blankets for couch, only had one paper towel roll, dishwasher pods box was empty, no hand towels in the bathrooms, etc.) listing includes pool but fails to mention it is $750 to use the pool no matter how long you are staying. Communication with the property management company was slow. Overall nice home and location, beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor springs
Very impressive!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Get Away
Beautiful location and property. Clean and updated kitchen and bathrooms. The manager was responsive and helpful when the door code didn’t work at check in. The washer was broken and the dryer didn’t work well- it would have been good to be notified prior. The sheets and towels need replacing/upgrading. Also limited supplies in the bathrooms- no body wash or tissues etc. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure bliss
Beautiful, just beautiful home, high end finish’s with cozy openness. Everything so clean and inviting. Beautiful setting, and great to walk around the development for some exercise. This place is a 10!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Grand Blanc, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay Close to Ski Resorts
This is the 3rd house we've stayed in this neighborhood since it is close to both Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. House was clean, had plenty of beds, and 4 bathrooms, which was great. Overall no issues and would book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, but a few issues
The house is as advertised. Plenty of room for a large group/family. Kitchen is well equipped. Furnishings are new and very comfortable. Pat, the local rep, is awesome! When we arrived just after 4pm, the keypad was not working. Apparently it was not able to be programmed with the code they management company had told us, but Pat gave us a code to use and got us in quickly. This was important as it was single digit temps the day we arrived. Unfortunately, the path and staircase to the front of the house had not been shoveled and had a good 4-6" of snow on them. Once we tromped through that to get into the house, we were able to locate a shovel and cleared the path. Pat was very apologetic about this, but it is out of her control as the owners insist on using the snow service provided by the neighborhood and they hadn't cleared it. Seems if you know there are guests arriving, you would want the snow cleared for them. Especially when it is ankle deep and the only path into the home that is also a flight of stairs... As many have said, there are no window treatments in any of the rooms. While the location is mostly private, light coming in definitely disturbs sleep. The lower level of the home where the bunk room is was SO COLD. There was a space heater provided, but some window treatments to help hold the heat in would be nice. The wi-fi was glitchy when trying to stream movies on the tv. We connected the tv to one of our phone hotspots and it worked perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home & location!
Loved this stay! Beautiful home! Immediate surroundings are beautifully wooded offering a very nice private feel considering the home is within a golf community. Super clean! Completely stocked kitchen and bath w/some of my favorite home products which was a great surprise! Beds were comfortable, plenty of space for our crew of 5 including 2 teens, 1 pre-teen and 2 adults. Stayed for a short ski trip, 15 min from Nubs. Imagine it is gorgeous in the summer as well! Would definitely stay again! Highly recommend this home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubree S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We had a great time as a family here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
This home was a wonderful place to stay with our two young daughters, infant son, and grandma and grandpa. As others mentioned, there are no window coverings. For us, we had no issue because the house is on a very private lot among trees, but if it was a summer stay, the late evening daylight would be a problem with bedtime for little kids. Also, ability to do stairs (normal flights) is definitely a must. Garage and driveway are on basement level, and all bedrooms are on either second floor or lower level (basement). For families with little kids who are excited about the bunk beds, be aware that the bunk room is on the lower level (walk out basement) and all the other bedrooms are on the second floor. Kitchen is well-supplied, and everything was very clean. There were fresh board games, puzzles and coloring supplies. Great WiFi and smart TVs were a welcome addition for a cold, rainy weekend. Easy drive to Harbor Springs, Pond Hill Farm and Little Traverse Wheelway. We would definitely stay here again, although beware… 4-wheel drive would be a necessity on the driveway in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birchwood Farms
The Property was very nice. As we had the usual mix of warm and cool days during our late September visit, we were surprised by the lack of screens on the main level. There were definitely times when we would have preferred to leave windows open for airflow. We had read a previous review describing no privacy blinds on the windows, on both the main floor and upstairs. This included bedrooms and bathrooms. We did have two concerns. The BBQ had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. and the propane tanks on site were empty. We let the property manager know and we were provided with propane the next day. Even after we cleaned the BBQ thoroughly and attempted to burn off the crud, the actual grill remained quite rusted. We had been asked in the instructions to only park 2 of our 3 cars in the driveway. Parking the third had been requested in the garage, but this was not possible because a ping pong table took up the space. We were concerned too many cars in the drive was against neighbourhood regulations. We also let the property manager know the Garage door opener that was referenced in the instructions, was not to be found. It is a lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
MtJpy wedding success
Everything was perfect! The host Pat was so informative and gracious, I am beyond impressed! She not only left us fresh flowers for our nuptials, she gave me a list of places to have an small wedding. A place that the locals know was more than perfect! I am already hoping to plan a winter trip and or 1 year anniversary trip! Great location, convenient to everything! Also check out pond hill winery! So cool for kids and adults! And the pizza!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Friends Getaway!
This house was perfect for our friends getaway! Everything that is pictured on the listing is exactly what’s included. The location is very nice and private country club is picturesque. It is a very close and accessible location to Harbor Springs and all of the other things to do in the area. While being close, it’s setting is very private and cozy. Mattresses were very comfortable and the bedding was very nice and clean. A couple things to note for your stay: there are quite a few steps in the house and you have to use the steps to access any of the bedrooms. The windows - while beautiful, large and great for observing nature - do not have any shades on the first floor or any of the bedrooms. Shampoo and conditioner provided for all of the bedrooms but there was not any body wash or soap more washcloths. Overall, we would absolutely stay at this home again – it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Get-A-Way
Stayed at this property Sunday to Thursday. Check in was a bit rocky in that the automated keypad didn't work. We arrived an hour early hoping to get inside but keypad not working. After calling the local rep and hour later, she informed us the key was above the front door light fixture. House is as advertised. Very comfortable for 6 adults, was clean and well stocked with everything you need. If you like to golf, the Birchwood Golf Club there at the property looks excellent. We ended up golfing elsewhere. A couple minor issues; if you want to open windows/doors for some fresh air we did not see any screens. The TV is an internet subscription so your standard TV Chanels or shows are not available. Not a deal breaker obviously as you're probably not watching TV much.Harbor Springs has some nice walkable spots a few miles down the road from this property. Need a car to get there. The clubhouse and amenities at Birchwood are very nice but you can't access them unless you get a special guest pass, we did not but it is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house was just the right size for our family. Great location to downtown Harbor Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022