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On the water of Little Traverse Bay with a great waterfront view of the sunsets

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Beach
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view

Explore the area

Map
Petoskey, MI
  • Popular LocationBear River Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMcLaren Northern Michigan Hospital3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOdawa Casino8 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

On the water of Little Traverse Bay with a great waterfront view of the sunsets

A rare find right on Little Traverse Bay with a view of Harbor Springs and a cache of petoskey stones on the beach. A fire pit and a balcony with a creek running right through to the bay. A short walk up the street takes you to bicycle and kayak rentals. You could stay gone all day just bicycling and come back for a bonfire on the beach.

The Tunnel of Trees is only a few miles away and a beautiful drive in the fall as the trees show their colors. You can continue up the coast to small towns and end up at the Mackinaw Bridge.

Winter brings snow and there are downhill ski areas as well as cross country ski areas. Boyne Falls offers both. Nubs Nob in Harbor Springs is also close by. Snowmobile trails are ubiquitous but please inquire in advance so we can tell you where to park your trailers.

Property manager

Sandra RietKerk

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view
Outdoor space
Summer view from upper level deck
UpNorth Getaway almost in the Heart of the City
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (149 reviews)
UpNorth Getaway almost in the Heart of the City

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PETOSKEY STONES you take home TO TWO PER PERSON. MCL 324.504; R299.922 (hh). These stones are regulated by the DNR.
NEVER TRESPASS ONTO MY NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY OR GET HER ATTENTION IN ANY WAY OR SHE WILL SHUT DOWN MY SHORT TERM RENTAL.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Petoskey

Located in Petoskey, this holiday home is on the beach. Mackinaw Trail Winery and Crooked Tree Golf Club 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 cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Map
Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 2 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Petoskey State Park - 5 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Back Lot Beer Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On the water of Little Traverse Bay with a great waterfront view of the sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the water of Little Traverse Bay with a great waterfront view of the sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the water of Little Traverse Bay with a great waterfront view of the sunsets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the water of Little Traverse Bay with a great waterfront view of the sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Petoskey holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Traverse History Museum and Lake Michigan. Bear River and Bear River Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!Location!Location!
We had a wonderful month long stay at The Happy Place. The location is amazing----from both large sets of picture windows in the living room you look out on Little Traverse Bay----even on a rainy day you feel like you are "right there"sitting by the water. The host was terrific and we were just a two minute drive/seven minute walk from the Gaslight District in Petoskey--- yet also close enough for me to get to Boyne Highlands golf courses in about 15 minutes. We will definetly be back to this ideal location and cozy home.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt c., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and location
Location of Petoskey is perfect. The Lakeview is amazing. The house is well stocked and comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Happy Place cottage.
It was as nice as listed . The view out of the living room and two of the bedrooms was awesome. Nice place for being a older property. Far exceeded our expectations. To bad a bug hatching was a inconvenience. Would stay there again.Thanks Thomas Farmer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront views and excellent location
This charming waterfront cottage in Petoskey was great! We stayed during winter and enjoyed skiing the nearby resorts, and the wintery waterfront view was nice to have. The operator was very responsive to messages. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Excellent view of Little Traverse Bay. Close to everything. Disappointment with TV. Could not obtain usual cable channels live, only streaming stuff. No directions for using Spectrum, not even from the local Spectrum office! Otherwise, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok place in Petoskey
The host is wonderful. Tried extremely hard. But there was no TV. Despite our best efforts. May have went better if there were games to play? Since tv wouldn't work. Host went all out trying to get it to work. They think they came up w a solution, but in case, come up with a back up plan for dark evening s and nothing to do. Was wonderful spot to look for petsokey stones. Their housekeeper needs to do a better job for how much money she receives on the cleaning. How hard is it to dust the furniture? Vacuum the food crumbs out of the chairs? Oh well, it was our first VRBO and it will be our last. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea. We thought it would work better than a hotel but it didn't. Hotel was cheaper and had tv, and cleaning lady. I would have liked it to go better. Really liked host. But I'm being truthful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything just as described
Would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rachelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful area
Only complaint would be mattresses were pretty worn out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was on the water and the views from house were amazing. The house was clean and plenty of room in common areas. We would stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sandra RietKerk

Host profile image
This house belongs to my parents in the picture. My Step-dad passed away and left mom a life estate. This house was their happy place. Mom needs more care than we can provide her in her home, so we offer this space to help pay for her to stay in the grand manner she was accustomed to when her husband was alive.

I am Sandra, and am responsible for all the details of this listing, so if you need ANYTHING, please feel free to call or text.

Why they chose this property

This is a special property at the end of the road and on the water, that offers privacy, especially in the off season.

What makes this property unique

This location puts you ON the water facing the million dollar sunsets over Little Traverse Bay every night that Mother Nature decides to open the clouds. The rocky beach never fails to produce petoskey stones to take home. There is a lovely built in fire pit with some tree protection should you decide to chill by the water. At the top of the street, where it meets 31, there is a ski shoppe that offers bikes, kayaks, paddle boards and skis for rent.
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