Downtown Harbor House

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6214 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Harbor Springs, MI

Donald Ross Memorial Course
9 min walk
Harbor Springs Beach
3 min drive
Tunnel of Trees
3 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
30 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Harbor Springs home that was built around the turn-of-the-century. This home has been well-maintained and has four bedrooms with two bathrooms that can accommodate up to 10 people. It is situated on 1 acre with indigenous White Pine trees and Cedars. The Location is at the top of the bluff with a quick five minute walk to downtown and Little Traverse Bay! There is a fully stocked kitchen, wood stove and plenty of board games to keep the family satisfied.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. An arcade/games room is available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum

Downtown Harbor House offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gerry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach loungers

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
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

Coin laundry
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling 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
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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
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

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

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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.

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

Downtown Harbor House Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

13 Nov 2024

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.

21 Oct 2024

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.

14 Oct 2024

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.

26 Sept 2024

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

23 Oct 2023

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.

21 Oct 2023

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.

6 Oct 2023

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.

22 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom B., Findlay, OH USA

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing enjoyable Property

We arrived at our "home" for our 2-week vacation in Harbor Springs. This was the first time renting this location, and we were apprehensive if this location met our previous expectations from other rentals in the area. Upon entering this property, all apprehensiveness disappeared! The layout and amount of space had a comfortable 'your home' feel. The front porch is delightful. We spent most of our time there either working or entertaining. The inside is as described by the owner. Downstairs master attached to a bathroom. This is also the downstairs shared bathroom. Upstairs are two rooms with three beds and a bathroom. Plenty of fans are available for the warmer days. The extra room with bunk beds and a pullout couch adds extra charm. We will be coming to Harbor Springs and this property next year.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J., Grand Ledge Michigan

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home in great location

Large home perfect for a large group of 10 people. Comfortable living room. One first floor bedroom. Plenty of table space. The bonus room was perfect for the kids, bunk beds, couch that makes into bed and their own TV. They loved having their own place. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in harbor springs

This home sits a short walk away from bluff drive and downtown harbor springs. The home was as advertised and met all our needs during our stay. Would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lee W.

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Pet friendly

comfortable stay, nice place for pets. Door lock is a little tricky, pull toward you then enter code. Very nice neighborhood with friendly neighbors.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley F.

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed being able to walk drive to all our favorite Harbor Springs spots. Thanks for sharing the home with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

10 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect space for me and my four kids

We came up for a short stay and really enjoyed this location. Plenty of space to spread out inside, plus the big yard. Location was ideal - close enough to walk downtown, but still nice and quiet with a ton of trees. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jim T.

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location

Nice location, close to town and nice fenced in yard for the dog. House in need of updates but pictures in listing are accurate so you know what you are getting.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Deborah P.

22 Aug 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Harbor Springs Lake St. property

I was concerned from listing that property looked dark. Previous review mentioned stained carpet. The condition of this property was appalling. Owner said he had addressed carpets and all had been steam cleaned. I don’t think so! Carpets were filthy! Myself, husband, son and daughter in law stayed here because we had a small well behaved dog with us. If I had had anywhere else to go with a dog, I would have left! Windows were dirty, dead bugs all over window sills, When I got to house, had to unload dishwasher, unload and fold laundry in dryer. When I took a shower, water wouldn’t drain from tub. Told owner who said housekeeper would be by to plunge drain. Plastic shower curtain liner was covered with mold. She came by 2 days later and replaced liner, but couldn’t take care of drain. My husband went and bought 2 bottles of Drano, which we used and then tub would drain. This property is not maintained at all and no thought is given to comfort of guest. The location is great for getting to downtown and all it has to offer. My concerns were expressed to owner who refunded $200. A week here was not cheap! Definitely unhappy, but did get to see grandchildren who were staying in town at house my son and his wife rented which was lovely.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer A., Bloomfield Hills MI Summers Harbor Springs

30 Jul 2021

Lake Street

Large home Something felt a bit off... Everything in the home needs a refresh A bit of thoughtful organization can go a long way The rental was intended just for sleeping so it served its purpose

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Shannon M.

26 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but needs a lot of TLC

We drove up to danger tape encompassing the front door and trash on the ground near the side door. It would have been nice to have been informed about the lack of use of front door and the construction. The house is large and located very near downtown Harbor Springs and Lake Michigan. The house needs a lot of love. The bathrooms were clean but the floors could have used some more cleaning and maybe sprayed for insects. My daughter had two spiders crawling on her in the upstairs double room. The carpet is stained. The furniture has holes....I mean some of the chairs had huge holes in the seat of them and were basically unusable. The kitchen was well stocked with what you would need on a vacation. I had read on previous reviews that it wasn't fancy but I was not expecting it to be so worn and with such stained carpets. The owner was responsive when I called and asked about the trash. He apologized about it and said it must have been the previous visitors. I picked it up so the next visitors wouldn't have to deal with it. I would have thought his cleaner would have cleaned it up. The location and size can't be beat but we will find another place the next time we visit Harbor Springs.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

nicole k.

20 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ski house

My family enjoyed the three nights at this large, clean and charming house. It's a great location to town, the iga, nubs nob and Good Hart Farms for an exceptional xc skiing excursion. The teens loved the game area and my husband and I loved the wood stove. Great memories were made!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Celeste S.

30 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Skiers dream

Excellent location for access to local skiing. Only 10 minutes to Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands, perfect for covid skiing, just drive home to warm up. Cozy, roomy place with an entry to leave boots and ski gear. Nothing fancy, but you will probably spend most of your time on the ski hill !

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

CINDY W., Gaylord

28 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place perfect for our family Christmas, lots of rooms.

No issues at all

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Petula B.

1 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great alternative to Florida

This was a last minute trip due to canceled plans for Florida trip. Fortunate to find something on such short notice. Really liked the board games and the nice walk to the waterfront.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W., Sylvan Lake

2 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Laid back with a fantastic location

If you are looking for fancy condo, this place is NOT for you. If you want a quirky, up north place with a fantastic location, lots of room, back yard with a fire pit, this spot has your name on it. A bit tatty with dim lighting, but this place really was perfect for our group of four adults. We cooked some great meals with local ingredients...if you are a cook, I would advise you to bring a chef’s knife (there is a knife block with lots of sharp knives but no chef knife). Gerry, the property manager was very helpful and responsive to any questions. We had an absolutely great week!

4/10 Poor

Renee R.

21 Jul 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness an Issue

We were prepared for an older home and were looking forward to the charm this one presented in photos. Being a pet friendly home, we were also prepared to make some concessions. However, there were several things of concern. The carpeting was very stained, possibly from animals who had stayed there before. There was also a note on the counter to leave our garbage in the garage. When we took the garbage out the second day it was clear no one has been taking care of the property. There were at least a dozen garbage bags, some broken into with contents spewing out. Soap dispensers were empty, toilet paper was sparse. We went and purchased both our first day. We left two days early and weren't satisfied with the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020