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Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location

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View from Lvingroom and Deck
Lakeside Downstairs (this listing / upstairs is also available)
Lakeside/Back of Property
Property grounds
Open Living Concept with Great Views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Bear River Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Odawa Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location

Enjoy the view of Lake Michigan/Little Traverse Bay. Great for a family vacation. Steps from the water, sandy beach, park, marina, pier, playground, bike path, Bear Creek and the charming village of Petoskey. Short drive or bike ride to Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, 2 miles to the Odawa Casino and near all winter sports.

Our home was recently renovated and furnished for your comfort.

This listing is for the downstairs level of our home which includes a full length lake facing deck, open concept living - dining - kitchen area, master bedroom with a queen bed, second bedroom with a full/twin bunk bed, den with a queen sofa bed (the den has sliding doors for privacy but you do need to pass through the den to access the master bedroom and bath) the living room also has a queen sofa bed, there a 2 full baths both with a shower/tub combination and a washer/dryer.

The upstairs is also a 1 bedroom/ 1 bath vacation rental that is usually rented to a couple but does sleep 3 - Listing # 346421. The upstairs unit does not extend over the downstairs bedroom/den area.

Property manager

JLM Rentals - Leslie
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Petoskey

Located in Petoskey, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mackinaw Trail Winery and Crooked Tree Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Traverse History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bear River Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Odawa Casino - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Odawa Casino Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Back Lot Beer Garden - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront View - Location . . . Location . . . Location located?

Located in the heart of Petoskey, this holiday home is steps away from Bear River and Lake Michigan. Little Traverse History Museum and Bear River Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Lovely home. Beautiful view. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaleagh E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return visit to condo
This was our second stay at the condo and it was again a wonderful visit. Great location, has everything you need, and a great home base for your visit to the Petoskey area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, wonderful stay
We have stayed here multiple times. The house has a direct view of the Petoskey marina and breakwater and Little Traverse Bay across a grassy park. Easy walking distance to downtown and the whole Petoskey waterfront, a beautiful modern kitchen/dining area/living room and very friendly owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Lovely space conveniently located for shopping, eating and outdoor sports. Be back next year!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years in Petoskey
This is just about the perfect location, with views of the water and walkability to downtown restaurants. There was plenty of space to spread out given the extra winter gear we brought along. It’s a short trip to local ski resorts with its central location between Boyne and Nubs/Highland. There was an issue with the cleaning company not coming prior to our arrival but the owner responded immediately to fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Getaway
What a great place to spend a long weekend in our favorite vacation destination. Loved the amount of space and location. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Get-away
We loved this cozy house! Easy neighborhood for walking by the river or into town to eat. Beautiful Sunsets just across the lawn, and a clean comfortable house with everything we needed to make our stay a pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!
Property exactly as advertised. Beautiful locatioon! My 19 and 16 year olds were able to walk around and fish, jog and explore everyday. My husband and were able to walk to downtown and enjoy sunsets every evening. One if our favorite vacation rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful home!
Our stay was amazing, fit everyone comfortably and everything was spotless. The kitchen and bathrooms are recently renovated and the view is gorgeous. Also the walk to downtown is very convenient and only 20 min from the ski hills nearby. Overall this place was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit B., St Johns, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to downtown with great views
We walked daily to downtown shops and walked the break wall with great park access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Krystin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Nice house so close to the town and pier. Clean and accurate listing. I wish we had more amenities like coffee, napkins, shower soap and shampoo. Also needs a bigger trash and more towels . Just easy little things to make it better bit still liked it! Sleeps 4 nicely. If u don’t use the pull out couch .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Petoskey
Such a great location!! Lovely home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Street
We really enjoyed the house. It was very comfortable and the location was great! The view, looking out at the bay, was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Loved our stay. House was perfectly located for our family and the owner was extremely responsive. Wouls definitely stay here again if we are in the Petoskey area. Beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakefront
It was a great location, well stocked and clean, looked just like the listing. We would recommend and buy ok here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
This property has a fantastic location overlooking Lake Michigan with a beach, pier and marina just a few yards away. Despite the wonderful location it was actually quiet! We also enjoyed the two block walk to downtown Petosky and the wooded trails along a stream which were just across from the front of the house. We have already discussed another stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stasia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Cozy
This home was absolutely perfect for me and just so cozy with the fireplace and lakefront view. Mesmerizing. Prime location as well.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, apartment, views
This was our third summer staying in this beautiful rental unit looking right out on the Petoskey breakwater and marina. Two blocks to restaurants and shops; literally across the street from the Bear River park and walking path.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a perfect location
We stayed at the JLM property on family vacation. Very good communication from the owners to help prepare us. Checking in was a breeze. The property was terrific; clean and comfortable. The location is perfect; right across the street from break water pier, bike path, beach and bayfront park. Our favorite part was the covered deck that looks out over the bay; wonderful place for family meals and morning coffee. We will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and clean
We had a wonderful stay with our family of five. The kids loved the bunk beds and we were able to have our 3yo sleep in pack n play in the back room with sliding door. Bed was comfortable, tons of streaming options, and super close to town and the lighthouse. Wasn't loud outside at all. Make sure to bring small kitchen items if you plan to cook otherwise you'll need to purchase there, items like oil, salt/pepper, etc. Plenty of plates and pans though. Really great to have the laundry on-site and worked really well. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE S.

Perfect Location /Well Appointed
An excellent 2 week stay in the lower level of this two level house. Has all the key amenities and they all work ! No issues save a bit of noise from the folks upstairs ---loud coughing and could hear most of their footsteps on our ceiling. This was not a major problem . The setting is so special. Across the street from the marina and Little Traverse Bay , yet very quiet , an easy walk to town and delightful restaurants and shops. . Bring a bicycle or rent one as the bike path is right there.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Loved this property. Loved it so much, I have a photo of the view from the back porch on my work PC desktop. Makes me happy every time I see it. The owners were good to work with. Let it be known, the house is two units. You can rent the bottom/main floor, the top floor or both. Missed that when choosing this way ahead of time. I’d be annoyed if I had to share a house with someone I didn’t know. Location is truly ideal. It’s clean inside, well stocked and spacious. Master suite is well laid out and the bed is quite comfortable. We have never rented the same home twice on purpose. I could adjust the rule for this site. It’s truly well located.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

great place for family
We stayed here with our four children ages 1-9 yrs and it was perfect. Everything on one floor; the kids loved the bunk beds which had a double bed on the bottom and a twin on the top; also loved having their own bath. We took a pack-n-play and the 1 year old slept in that. The location is also perfect for kids. The playscape and marina are 5 minutes or less walk; the bike path is right out the back door and downtown is an easy 5-10 minute walk also. Our oldest child enjoys history so we toured the local museum which is in the restored train depot. There is a large grassy area across the street adjacent to the beach. The kids played in this grassy area and strolled the beach for stones and shells. While the beach is fairly sandy, the swimming area is quite rocky, so we took the short drive to Petoskey State Park to swim, where you'll find a great beach. The house is stocked with all you need including floor fans. The washer/dryer was a huge asset as we had lots of laundry with children. We had a wonderful time and hope to return again.

10/10 Excellent

Heather L., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location....
This place is amazing for a walk into beautiful Petoskey for so many shops, restaurants, coffee, and groceries. You can watch the sunset off Lake Michigan inside or outside of the unit. You can walk out to the pier, and in the summer look at all the boats. Perfect for little kids because the beach & park is right there. We stayed over New Years, so did not venture outside much. But we did walk into town because it was a warm. The inside is very nice with comfortable beds, great showers with great water pressure, two TV sets, nice kitchen area, and laundry too! Would stay again, and will recommend to friends. Only complaint is a King size bed would of been nice in the master bedroom. Wanted to point out, there are air conditioning units (it says on the listing there is not). There is an upper unit that has one King sized bed, one bathroom and kitchen/family room. We did not stay there, but looked at it. The upper unit was not being used during our stay, so there was no noise. We left some items behind, and the owners were nice enough to agree to send them to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!
Beautiful view, great location with walking access to downtown Petoskey. Bike path right outside the door. House was equipped with everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by JLM Rentals - Leslie

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We are Jeff and Leslie, retired professionals who love to travel and enjoy live. We have four homes (located in Galveston, TX, Northern Michigan - Petoskey, Southern CA - Ventura and a condo in NYC on the upper west side) all of our homes are set up as vacation rentals. We bounce between our homes based on seasons and rental schedules. During the summer we works as aquatic and waterfront directors at an over-night youth summer camp in the Poconos.

During spring and fall we typically plan a 6 - 8 weeks international trip, which usually includes 30 days of cruising. When we are traveling you may get a response back from our daughter-in-law Melissa.

Why they chose this property

During the summer of 2008 on a road trip to an annual conference in Lexington, KY we drove through this unknown to us, placed called Petoskey. The 26 mile bike trail on the lake looked very inviting but we didn't have the time to stop and enjoy it. The next summer on out way to the conference we blocked out a day to rent a bike and check-out the trail. At the start of the ride we noticed a 'for sale' sign on a house on the lake. That night we scheduled an appointment to walk through the house before we headed South. We went on to the conference and as soon as it was over we drove back up and sign the paperwork. Once the title was transferred we began the process of taking the downstairs down to the studs and reconfiguration the layout to take advantage of the view.

So Instead of buying a mug we bought a house. We were living in California at the time and all of our family and friends thought we were crazy to be buying a house that needed a complete renovation in Northern Michigan. That was before they came for a visit - they now all understand . . .

What makes this property unique

Location and view is what makes our home stand out from all of the rest.

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English, Spanish

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