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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10151 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Petoskey, Michigan

Petoskey State Park4 min drive
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital4 min drive
Odawa Casino9 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)25 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the locat...

Inta G.

Feb 28, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

King Guest Room

1 King Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper Level Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Cute House Near Lake Michigan, Bike Path, Restaurants, Ski Hills, & Shopping!

Perfectly placed on an oversized in town Petoskey lot with plenty of privacy, the Cedar House is a great getaway for backyard BBQs, bonfires, and enjoying vacation like a local! If biking is your thing, then once you arrive you can ditch your vehicle and jump on the Little Traverse Wheelway (bike path) that extends from Charlevoix all around Little Traverse Bay over to Harbor Springs (bikes & helmets provided with a signed waiver). The Petoskey State Park (beach access) is also just minutes down the bike path or it's a one block walk to catch the beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets. Head the opposite direction on the bike path and pop into downtown Petoskey for lunch and shopping. Want to walk to grab a cold beer? A local favorite, Ron's Bar & Backyard, is right next door and complete with a jukebox and shuffleboard table. This location doesnt get any better!

This adorable 4 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is freshly updated and ready to provide a relaxing vacation with its clean presentation and simple decor. Enter through the front door into a cozy living area which is great for watching TV, playing games, or enjoying drinks. The large dining room table is also a great place to gather around for meals or puzzles. Do not miss the cute coffee nook to grab your morning cup of energy. The kitchen appliances are all brand new as well! The main level also offers two cute bedrooms and one fully updated bathroom. Upon taking the steps upstairs onto the beautifully refurbished wood floors, you will find two more bedrooms and another updated bathroom. The spacious primary-like bedroom offers a king bed, modern bedside lighting and small desk area. Walk down the hall to the second bedroom with bunk beds - great for kids, but could also be suitable for adults as the bunks are full-size beds. The bathroom, which sits between the two bedrooms, is designed with clean, white tile and modern brass fixtures. This charming cottage is in the middle of the action, yet with an abundance of privacy!

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
D&W Fresh Market (Groceries): 0.4 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 2 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 7.4 miles
Downtown Harbor Springs: 7.8 miles
Bay Harbor: 6.3 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 33.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 17.8 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept properties, great communication and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

Property manager

Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Petoskey Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2.5BA | Stairs Required | 1,800 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Bay View

This holiday home is located in Petoskey. Little Traverse Bay Golf Course and Pleasantview Winery 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. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Petoskey, Michigan

What's nearby

Bear River Park - 3 min drive
Petoskey State Park - 4 min drive
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 4 min drive
Mackinaw Trail Winery - 9 min drive
Odawa Casino - 9 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Back Lot Beer Garden - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute House Near Lake Michigan, Bike Path, Restaurants, Ski Hills, & Shopping! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute House Near Lake Michigan, Bike Path, Restaurants, Ski Hills, & Shopping!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute House Near Lake Michigan, Bike Path, Restaurants, Ski Hills, & Shopping!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cute House Near Lake Michigan, Bike Path, Restaurants, Ski Hills, & Shopping! located?

Situated in Petoskey, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Petoskey State Park and Little Traverse History Museum. Bear River and Bear River Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

3 June 2024

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

Cedar House

The house always looks nice and is very clean. The yard is so fun for the kids and we enjoyed the fire pit. It’s close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. We have been there two years in a row and would definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

19 May 2024

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

Lovely house

Our family of 5 had a nice stay at the Cedar House.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

14 May 2024

HIGHLY recommend!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Inta G.

28 Feb 2024

FANTASTIC home and location!

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10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

22 Feb 2024

Great ski weekend lodging for 2 families

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen V.

15 Feb 2024

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Everything about this stay was great. I’ve never taken the time to leave a review, but this place definitely deserves one. The property management couldn’t have been better! They were so courteous and checked in prior to our stay- they even sent a link to the weather forecast for our upcoming trip! We only encountered one very minimal issue with the keypad upon entry, and they showed up immediately to help. Unbeknownst to me, my brother in law reached out as he thought the batteries to a tv remote were low, they showed up on a weekend with new batteries! They truly went above and beyond. The property itself was adorable, decorated perfectly, and truly felt like home. We can’t wait to visit again! As a family who used to have a vacation home in Harbor Springs, we were very particular about our rental. We are very grateful for a wonderful stay, thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., Grand Rapids, MI

19 Jan 2024

Made for a perfect vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

11 Jan 2024

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

Cozy and roomy home

Perfect for our ski weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

6 Jan 2024

Beautiful, Comfortable Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at this cozy home, situated between two areas we enjoy skiing. It was the perfect place to crash for the evening after a long days on the hills, enjoy some great food and play some games. The hot water was wonderful and endless, towels were thick and absorbent, traditional and cup coffee makers were provided, basic seasonings and coffee filters as well, and the beds and bedrooms were all wonderfully comfortable. If this owner has the chance to include a ladle and a larger soup-style pot those would be our only tiny recommendations.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

3 Jan 2024

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

Plenty of room

We had a very nice stay at the property. It’s located a short drive from downtown and 15 minute drive from two nice ski resorts. It’s close to a grocery store, which is an added bonus when you’re feeding 5 teenagers. Enough bed/bedrooms for our entire party to sleep comfortably. Kitchen is equipped with essentials and suitable for making meals.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

4 Oct 2023

Just Right for Ladies Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 5 women from our family staying at Cedar House as a launch point for exploring the area. It was clean, comfortable, and had plenty of room with its 4 bedrooms. We enjoyed lounging in the living room. Everything we needed was right where we expected it. The property is a couple miles outside of downtown and close proximity to the bay (we thought it would have a direct view of the lake and be closer into town, but that’s probably our fault for not reading carefully). Also I’m sure that’s why the house felt so reasonably priced. Although the house is directly adjacent to a bar, we felt safe. The bike supply is AWESOME. The bikes seem brand new and there are plenty of them in a variety of sizes. Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan was proactive and responsive in their communication. They helped us get the battery changed in the door lock very quickly when it died and let us know when the property was ready early on the day of our arrival. Very professional and kind.Northern Michigan is a delight - we are all from other parts of the country so we loved the fall colors, countryside and coastline. An easy, beautiful drive got us to Mackinaw City where we were able to take the ferry to Mackinac Isla nd for a day trip. We returned along the Tunnel of Trees. We also explored downtown Petoskey - our favorite shop we the American Spoon, and it was fun to see the Kilwins factory store. In Charlevoix we saw the mushroom houses designed by Earl Young. Our group’s favorite outing was the Lavender Hill Farm. The staff are so knowledgeable, the property was gorgeous even off season and the products were lovely.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

28 Sept 2023

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

Nice house

This is a great house close to town and bay. It had a lot of nice touches. Accommodated our large group very well.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E., Indian Land, USA

17 Sept 2023

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

Cleanest I have ever been to!

The property was so well designed and had everything we needed and more! We couldn't be happier. The beds were so very comfortable and the location was great for us biking around. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

10 Sept 2023

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

Cedar House

The Cedar House was well maintained and very cozy. It has a great backyard for outdoor games and includes a grill and fire pit. It was walking distance to the lake where you can find Petoskey stones and other fun rocks. The location is close to restaurants and the Petoskey downtown shopping area . We would definitely come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

8 Sept 2023

Superbly outfitted, stylish & centrally located

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If this house went up for sale, I'd buy it tomorrow. It was thoughtfully and stylishly provisioned, impeccably clean, and perfectly located for our trip.First, the inside. The furniture was comfy, including the beds, and the bathrooms and kitchen were wonderfully provisioned with quality linens and cooking gear. (Next time, I'll arrive with foil, parchment, and a sauce pan, but that's about it!) The fun, stylish decor made things feel special.Outisde, an enormous fenced yard and cedar trees provided much privacy and quiet. (We did have a bit of noise on the weekend from the bar patio nearby, but we were outside partying, too!)The fire pit, 2 picnic tables and *bikes!* meant everything we wanted was there.The sleeper component of this property is its close proximity to a small public beach with amazinggggg sunset views and Petoskey stones galore! (IYKYK) Also, it's on the bike path that rims the bay and very close to the Victorian cottage district of Bay View.It's closer to Petoskey, but also an easy jaunt to Harbor Springs and beyond. GREAT communication and customer service when we had questions. WE WILL BE BACK.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ashley A., East Lansing, MI

16 Aug 2023

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed this vacation rental for our family of six. kitchen functioned well for simple meals and space for playing games, relaxing, etc. Bike shed worked great for our own bikes as well as the bikes provided. Excellent beds, lots of high quality towels, etc., great access to wheelway, nearby groceries. Only a few small negatives--loud music on weekend nights, weird door on king bedroom,

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10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

30 May 2023

Petosky

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10/10 Excellent

CONSTANCE E.

29 Mar 2023

Birthday weekend trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was nice and clean. Had a slight hiccup when we got there but the staff handled it quickly and efficiently; and more than made up for it. We would stay there again. Thanks again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb R., Grand Haven, Mi.

2 Mar 2023

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

A wonderful stay

The house is beautifully designed with very thoughtful amenities, and is even better than what the pictures show. There was plenty of room for the 8 of us to move around, and all sit at the dining room table and living room together. It is hard to find rentals that will seat as many as it sleeps. The beds were very comfortable, bathrooms nice, kitchen was well stocked, and plenty of room to park 4 cars off the street. The sidewalks and parking were well shoveled as it had just snowed, much appreciated. We were here to ski, but the back yard is big, private, and would be lovely to use in the warmer months. We will definitely keep this on our lists of places to stay in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia L.

5 Jan 2023

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

So charming!

This house was well appointed. The updates were done well, while leaving the charm of the house. The furniture and beds were very comfortable, and it was awesome having access to a washer and dryer. The kitchen had all the cooking items we needed. The location is very convenient to all local attractions. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

24 Nov 2022

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

Petoskey treasure

Beautiful and cozy home, close to downtown. Enjoyed our stay, planning to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

9 Oct 2022

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

Great gather in spot

We have been coming to Northwest Michigan for our ladies golf trip for 20+ years. We booked this at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised! It has a great set up for families although we didn’t need those amenities. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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8/10 Good

Eric D., Bloomfield Hills, MI

5 Oct 2022

Fall at Cedar House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Well maintained and close of Petoskey (only 2 miles on the Wheelway). Close to great beaches and Harbor Springs. Would stay again.

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan

Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey, Michigan. We understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept properties, great communication and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!