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Lakefront Home Away From Home

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Pickerel Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Odawa Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Property grounds

Walk to Walloon Village, 10 min to Petoskey or Boyne Mountain

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (7)
The price is €504
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Walk to Walloon Village, 10 min to Petoskey or Boyne Mountain

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Home Away From Home

Two story home lakefront home/cottage on Pickerel Lake. There is a dock at the cottage. Very calm and peaceful location. Great for floating around on a raft or using the kayak and water toys. Rental boats from nearby marinas can be kept on property. The boat launch is only a couple hundred feet away for boat owners. A 5-6 person hot tub is onsite with views of the lake.

Enjoy sunrise views from the deck with a warm cup of coffee. Water skiing, fishing, boating, swimming. 15 minutes from winter skiing and 15 minutes from downtown Petoskey, Indian River or Harbor Springs.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Pickerel Lake. 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 13.1 miles (21.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Pickerel Lake
As a guest of Lakefront Home Away From Home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Petoskey cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Jeremy

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear

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)

General

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

Lakefront Away From Petoskey
Lakefront Home Away From Home Petoskey
Lakefront Home Away From Home Private vacation home
Lakefront Home Away From Home Private vacation home Petoskey

Lakefront Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Beautiful view
Very nice cabin in a great location. Had some fairly large cobwebs in various spots around the house and we were killing spiders all weekend but no big deal. Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This property was everything we needed. We had 8 adults and 3 children under 2 with us. The house was plenty big enough for our needs and has a well stocked kitchen. The living area furniture is well loved and could use some updating. The host, Jeremy, was great! Answered our questions very quickly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana G., Lexington

Disliked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Pickrell Lake
This house is the best location in the area. This was our second time staying at the house, and we will likely stay there again next year! We love the location on the lake and the privacy of the lot. It also has just the right amount of space for our group. I think the owner needs to reevaluate their cleaning people. The bathrooms were not clean at all (the downstairs shower was very, very moldy... Likely not getting cleaned at all), and the hot tub was very cloudy. The owner was very responsive about the hot tub and sent someone to fix it-- but that person was very grumpy... but it did get fixed! Also, there were groceries left in the fridge and a bunch of shopping bags in several kitchen cabinets. This place needs a big, serious, deep clean... But we also are very likely to stay there again due to location, size and privacy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S., Lansing

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Fishing Getaway
We loved everything about this property. The view is fantastic. Do yourself a favor and get up for the sunrise, it’s spectacular! You’ll find the layout of the home perfect for entertaining while getting the lake view all evening. Beds are comfortable and there’s privacy between the upstairs bedrooms and downstairs bedrooms. The owner is easy to get ahold of and will be responsive to any needs. Lastly, the fishing is outstanding! You have easy access to Crooked Lake and the trip through the channel is breathtaking. Love it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

peggy w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We enjoyed the direct lake access during the day and the the fire pit, in the evenings. We went to the bay looking for Petoskey stones several times. The house was not very clean.it is an older home and there were many spiders and we had mice to deal with. We were successful and caught three of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay on Pickerel Lake
We had a good time even though it rained half of the time we were there. Family really enjoyed the hot tub. The house was nice with lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A., Freeland MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little get away
This place has so much charm and character. I loved it! We really enjoyed the homie vibes it brought. I appreciated all the amenities the host had available to us to utilize for our stay. Our kids had the best time, and we all enjoyed the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fellas Fishing Trip
Great house. Perfect location on the lake. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P., Plymouth Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We had a fantastic stay on Pickeral Lake. Property was beautiful, cottage was very clean and a well-stocked kitchen. About a 10-15 min drive into Petoskey. Beautiful view of the lake from the cottage. Fire circle had 7 great Adirondack chairs, deck has a large patio table with 6 chairs. Perfect for a girls week-end! Jeremy was a fantastic host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect lake house
One of the best vacations our family has had. There was something for everyone and there was so much to do. Great communication and lovely lake house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We have a large family and this space was able to accommodate everyone with plenty of sleeping areas. A few things do need updating, like the grill and couches. However, the property manager is very responsive & helpful. We loved having the water close enough so our older kids could fish & swim without worry. For the price point & space - it was a great home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house on the lake!
The house was a lot bigger than I expected. Plenty of beds for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked! Owner answered all my questions very fast! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

jennifer k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We were happy with the home and our stay. It had all of the amenities listed and was fully equipped. Nice location as you could travel from Pickeral lake on pontoon boat to crooked lake and then to Burt lake. Access to the dock and all of the lakes was the highlight of our vacation. The Hot tub was very nice and clean. Overall, nice place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, great location, great fishing (shhhh!).
Jeremy was an accommodating host and made everything easy. There was a small issue that affected our ability to fish but the host compensated us for it. The hot tub was a great way to end long days of fishing. The woodburning stove was a nice touch, and the place was spacious. Even though the listing says there are just three bedrooms, the place functionally has four. Thanks for a great time Jeremy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022