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Downtown Harbor House

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
1 acre lot to use for yard activities
Upstairs front bedroom
2nd downstairs bedroom/office

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • The Highlands
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Dowstairs master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Downtown Harbor House

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.

Property manager

Gerry
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Donald Ross Memorial Course and Tunnel of Trees are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Springs Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • The Highlands - 15 min drive - 8.8 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪City Park Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Randy's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Harbor House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Downtown Harbor House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Harbor House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Harbor House located?

Located in the heart of Harbor Springs, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Lake Michigan. Donald Ross Memorial Course and Harbor Springs Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool Place
Nice old school place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

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