Peaceful Farmhouse w/ Fire Pit: Near Town & Lake!

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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8362 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Harbor Springs, Michigan

Tunnel of Trees
6 min walk
Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery
4 min drive
Donald Ross Memorial Course
6 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
38 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.

On the famous Tunnel of Trees, a historic ‘Potato House on Brek-N-Ridge Farm’ 3 miles from Harbor Springs, near 3 ski areas. Enjoy up north living at this 4-bed, 2-bath vacation rental with a renovated kitchen, unique accents, and an outdoor patio with dining, a fire pit, 6-person ski lift, chair swing, and pastures with horses. Take a day trip to Mackinac Island or Harbor Springs for summertime fun like boating, golfing, tennis, or lake activities, right on pure Michigan’s shore line!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Fireplace | Smart TV | 3,900 Sq Ft | 2 Dogs Welcome (w/ Additional Fees)

A remodeled potato storage barn that provides privacy, unique surroundings, a chef's kitchen , and comfortable amenities

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, charcoal grill, fire pit, private patio w/ outdoor furniture, café lights & festive lights in the wintertime
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, lots of books, board games, dining table for 16-20, wood-burning fireplace, new beautiful log beds, 2 remodeled bathrooms (2024)
KITCHEN: Recently remodeled (2024), fully equipped, oven, stove, new refrigerator, microwave, stemware, dishes & cookware, cocktail shaker, blender, coffee maker & grinder, Crock-Pot, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating and air conditioning, washer/dryer, linens/towels provided, board games, iron/board
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip, no cats, 2 dogs max)
PARKING: Driveway (10 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SUMMER ATTRACTIONS: Thorne Swift Nature Preserve (1 mile), Zorn Park Beach (3 miles), Harbor Springs Municipal Marina (3 miles), Bear River Valley Whitewater Park (13 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (107 miles)
WINTER ATTRACTIONS: Little Traverse Conservancy (8 miles), Boyne Highlands Resort (9 miles), Nubs Nob Ski Resort (10 miles), Moose Jaw Trail (13 miles), Boyne Mountain Ski Resort (30 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Mackinac Island (38 miles), Traverse City (80 miles)
AIRPORT: Pellston Regional Airport (22 miles), Cherry Capital Airport (78 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
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, no cats, 2 dogs max)
- 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

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes on foot from Tunnel of Trees

Peaceful Farmhouse w/ Fire Pit: Near Town & Lake! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max 10 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Separate dining area
Wood stove

Entertainment

Books
Games
TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Yard

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

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: 3,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets are welcome
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are 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

Event Friendly Farmhouse 3 Ski Areas Nearby!

Family Friendly Farmhouse 3 Ski Areas Nearby!

New event Friendly Farmhouse 3mi to Harbor Springs

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Peaceful Farmhouse w/ Fire Pit: Near Town & Lake! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Getaway

This property was so incredible. The house is beautiful, well equipt, comfortable and clean. This is the only VRBO I have rented that had everything I needed in the kitchen, bathrooms, etc. The property is stunning, the location is perfect. I can't wait to stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William O., Onalaska, WI

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Barn converted to luxury home. Pastures with horses and ducks. Inexpensive fixtures

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

11 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The home was perfect! We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

KATHYRYN K.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Potato House

It’s a difficult property for older people because of the stairs. It is bucolic setting with horses grazing. Charming decor.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn F.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy as a Sunday morning

Our vacation to the Harbor Springs area was a perfect mix of sight seeing and relaxation. The "relaxation" was in abundance at The Potato House. We could adventure during the day then come "home" to a beautiful place on gorgeous property with ammenties to fit our needs. The horses nearby added to the calm and wonder for our daughters. I have 3 "girls" with 2 on the autism spectrum and I would find them engaging with the horses. Once home, I was told the horses were already missed. Such a unique and wonderful experience! Thank you, Sharyn Ficyk

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

12 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, beautiful and close to everything

This is the second time we stayed at the Potato House. We plan on returning again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

6 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful unique property.

Place was as depicted in photos. Location is great, very pretty property. Room for everyone. Hosts were great!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

23 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful serenity

Scenery was beautiful. Property was well taken care of. The house was amazing. Very clean and organized. Perfect place to escape from the stress of city living. Great location. Minutes away from site seeing, shopping, resturaunts, etc. Good time had by all

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

13 Oct 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Some hiccups but overall okay

So one night I took the windex and paper towels under the sink and cleaned a spot on the table for crafts. I was stunned that the paper towel had my handprints in dirt on the side I used to clean. The cleaning service missed some key spots including the kitchen island as well. There were a couple listed amenities missing that we wanted like a hair dryer and DVD player. After some texts and a call we got the hairdryer from the owner who was nice enough to drop one off. Outstanding is the horse farm next to the property. Peace and quiet in abundance. Also kudos to thinking about everything we could possibly need such as flashlights by our beds and setting up fresh firewood in the fireplace. Fix the cleaning service and this is a higher rating.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Sharon C.

7 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

ACCESS INCONVENIENT

The setting is wonderful and our dog loved the horses. The reason for the three star overall rating is the inconvenient access to the main level. To go from the garage to the main level, one must go up a flight of stairs, out the door to the front porch, turn and go through the main entrance and then down a flight of stairs. This makes taking coolers and luggage to the main level extremely inconvenient. Also, our dog doesn’t do stairs. We had to take him out through the sliding doors to the patio – which is quite wonderful – and then one person had to lock the sliders and then go back up the stairs, into the garage, down the stairs, and drive around and get the dog. A door cut through from the garage to the main level would have made our stay much better.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Breath taking!

If you are looking for a restful getaway but close to the Harbor Springs hot spots this is it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Troy, Oakland

12 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of napping

We took a very relaxing vacation here in spring of 2021. Everything that has been described and written about the property, in terms of how wonderful and quiet it is, is quite accurate. Great place for 2 kids and for our dog. And it's a 5 - 10 minute drive from town and grocery store, so you are close to everything you need. Their COVID precautions and attention to cleanliness was very much appreciated. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Okemos

30 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Skiing Weekend

We loved this house. It is so pretty, and very comfortable. We loved all the little sitting areas in the house, and enjoyed sitting in front of the fire in the evenings. It was a perfect break, and the skiing was also awesome, as was dinner at Teddy Griffin's.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Kalamazoo

9 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property and a perfect winter weekend!

The property is exactly as pictured and described. It was perfect for our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

29 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

My family and I had such a wonderful time staying at the Potato House. The house was clean, perfect for the whole family and in a great location. We hope to come back soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

4 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week

Truly enjoyed our stay at the Potato House. A unique property in a tranquil location but still just 5 minute drive from the shopping and restaurants of downtown Harbor Springs. Responsive property manager and owner. Would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

KATHYRYN K.

23 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Potato House

Great setting. Horses in the field. Lots of room to gather as a family inside and out. Fire pit was awesome for s’mores.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

23 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great winter getaway!

Great weekend location. Fun property with lots of space! Easily suited 6 adults and 2 children. Hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

6 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Potato House Review

Really enjoyed our stay, the location and accommodations were very nice. My only suggestion is they need at least one more TV. I probably would not rent again with kids because kids want to play video games or watch their own thing and with just one TV that doesn’t work. Our sons probably would have brought a TV if we had known there was only one TV.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R., Kalamazoo, MI

9 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski Trip

Took a family ski trip to Boyne Highlands/Nubs Nob over Christmas Break. Lovely setting on working horse farm less than 15 minutes from the slopes. Wonderful history in the property and the owners did a fabulous job of keeping the historic charm while providing the modern amenities renters have come to expect. Everything we needed was in the house. Exceptionally clean property, easiest of access to the property, and the property managers were readily available on Christmas Eve when we had a mishap with an interior door. Grocery store is within 5 minutes as well as dining in charming Harbor Springs. I would highly recommend the property to anyone looking for a northern Michigan family getaway. What a fabulous time!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019