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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
On the beach, sun loungers
Perched atop a 130' bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, this Vintage Mod retreat offers panoramic views and plenty of space to unwind. Enjoy the retro charm, complete with shag carpeting and custom woodwork. Explore nearby Petoskey, Charlevoix, or take in the scenic views from the secluded sun deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS!

Built in '06, this cottage-style home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a total living area 2,400 sq. ft - plenty of room to spread out. This house is truly designed with the family in mind, with separate spaces for the grown-ups and kids alike.

Vintage Mod, Baby! It's luxurious, with a retro feel - sure to evoke a flashback or two. The shag carpeting, custom ceramic tile, custom woodwork and a mix of retro antiques and custom furniture (not to mention a few surprises) will help make this a vacation to remember.

Located in Harbor Springs opposite Lake Michigan on the famous Tunnel of Trees - a top destination for bicyclists. You're close to such vacation spots as Petoskey, Charlevoix, Cross Village, The Inland Water Way and the Straits of Mackinaw.

Atop this 130' bluff, witness panoramic views that will allow you to see all the way to Charlevoix and on some days even Beaver Island! Enjoy filtered views from the home as well as completely un-obstructed views from the meandering bluffside staircase with secluded sun deck that leads to the very private frontage on Lake Michigan. *Reminiscent of America's Pacific Northwest, there are times you can walk for miles (when conditions allow as it is rocky now, but will be sandy again some day) up and down without seeing a single person!*

*Lake levels and shore conditions are constently changing. There is no guarantee what the shoreline will look like. In the summer of 2019 it had gone from sandy with a few rocks to much higher water levels and no sand at all on shore. However once in the water there is a band of rocks then all sand. We recommend bringing water shoes to walk over the rocks to get to the sandy bottom, it will be worth it!

- For our winter guests we recommend bringing an all-wheel-drive vehicle or at the very least a front wheel drive with good snow tires.

---- Also we provide a starter supply of paper/soap products which should be enough for typical 3 night stay, for a smaller group of 2 people. For a complete list of "what is provided" and "things to bring", check out "Using the property”, on your “My Trip” page.

- Fireplace available Thanksgiving - April 1st.

Keywords: Sand Beach, Nubs Nob, Boyne Highlands, Skiing, Winter Getaway, Lake Michigan

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
1. Start first load of laundry (can be either linens or towels). 2. Wipe excessive spills on surfaces.
3. Return furniture to original places. Please leave inside furniture inside and outside furniture outside. 4. Clean and empty the BBQ grill into provided ash can only.
5. Clean up after pets (including HAIR IN HOME (and "doo-doo" in yard).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Check out list: -Start a load of laundry -Wash dishes & put away -Put back furniture that was moved -Trash out to receptacle -Clean all dog hair & poo
Smoking damages the the home. If smoking has occurred inside the home, there will be a $200-$500 Cleaning Repair Fee depending on the level of damage.
Quiet time: 10PM - 8AM. No parking on rd. By booking guest agrees to VRBO and host's (sent by VRBO after booking is complete) Terms and Conditions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 18 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • The Highlands - 20 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 50 min drive - 41.6 miles
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 50 min drive - 41.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road Provisisons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trillium Woods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel Vision Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Broken Buddhas Tea House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Cafe at Pond Hill Farm - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harbor Springs vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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SKI NUBS & BOYNE! Waterfront! OVERLOOKING LAKE MICH! Pool Table, PS2! SUNSETS! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Family Vacay

Our first trip to Michigan and it was wonderful.The home was perfect. It stated it could sleep 14 & that seems a bit misleading. The children loved the private beach, we all did! We made use of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house offers many delights from the 1960s which was a lot of fun to puruse and prompted memories and stories. It's tasteful, imaginative, as well as functional and spacious for our multi-generational family trip. An A for the house, the decks, and stairs to a very special, private, and wild beach, not often available these days. A on the beach. This is our beloved northern Lake Michigan at its best.
Red-breasted Mergansers, a rare treat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

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

Lovely stay

Perfect home for our ski trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Resfreshing

I love it! It’s was very nice and roomy. Everyone had their own space to decompress after a long day. The wildlife around the property was amazing! Rabbits hanging out under the porch and deer in the backyard! Absolutely beautiful! We also met the neighbors next door and they were so kind!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Ski trip

Great location with beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy R.

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

Great time

This is a fantastic spot to enjoy up north Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Beautiful Home/Amazing Views

Beautiful, better than expected, really clean, hope to return. Lizzie was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

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

Great place

Better than expected. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Great summer getaway

House was accurately described and well appointed We loved being able to walk down to the beach although the stairs back up were tough. Located close to town and very peaceful. Lots of great memories for our extended family of five adults and two kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Back to my roots

I grew up going to Good Hart so it was fun for me to bring my family to the Tunnel of Trees. The house was great & perfect for getting us all together!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Beautiful Home

The house was very clean and well appointed. The view of the lake from the house and the private beach are well worth it. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Great place

Great property for our long weekend of skiing. Had all the necessities needed for a 4 day trip. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

beautiful view

Perfect for are group.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Thanksgiving

Wonderful home, perfect location- Beautiful Lake Michigan and woods. Plenty of room for our family. Great place to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magda K.

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

Adorable cottage!

Very cozy place with everything you need. Fire pit, grill, pool table, even the record player with tons of records. Close to all winter and summer activities so you can enjoy it all year around. Definitely will be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P., Fenton, MI USA

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

Loved it!

Great house with the perfect amount of space for us! Beautiful views of the lake and an easy drive to the ski hills. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Quaint Cottage with Great Views

Wonderful stay in a lovely home. Nice setting in a wooded yard, with close access to beach front area. Very peaceful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helena B.

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

80th Birthday

This cottage was perfect, the setting, the view, the accommodations! Our family enjoyed themselves. First time with VRBO and Lizzie B. was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing experience

House was spotless ! Everything on place and everything worked properly … view and lake is amazing .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Beautiful View

We had a great time! This home met all our needs! There were 14 of us that stayed there and we never felt cramped! The sunset over Lake Michigan was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Beautiful!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Extremely clean. The beachfront is great for rock hunting and the property manager was extremely accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Family vacation

House was great. Easily housed 6 adult children and two adult parents. Nice time. Beautiful views. It’s a lot of steps down to the water…but worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

A Beautiful Home in a stunning location

This property is beautifully decorated and maintained. We enjoyed the art, the comfort of the beds, the view, the silence in the woods, the Lake of course, and the proximity to Harbor Springs and Petoskey. The steps to the beach were a daily challenge, but well maintained, and the deck midway down was a big plus. We rode our bikes through the stunning tunnel of trees daily for our morning coffee at the Trillium coffee shop. It is such a pleasure to stay in this beautiful home with first-class amenities, nestled in the woods on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Josh F.

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

Trip to Harbor Springs

Very nice property. Location was across from Lake Michigan and had excellent views. House was well cleaned and spacious. Plenty of room for our group plus one dog. Only minor issues was the house sleeps 14 but they only provide enough toilet paper and paper towel for 2 guests for 3 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Retro fun + nature at its finest

My family loved staying here. The kids (and dad) enjoyed the old PS2, pool table, and old time movies. We loved exploring the winter beach. You can walk for miles on the beach. Running down M119 in the mornings was serene and beautiful. Proximity to the ski mountains was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023