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Miscellaneous
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6214 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Harbor Home Harbor Springs
Downtown Harbor Home Harbor Springs
Downtown Harbor Home Private vacation home
Downtown Harbor Home Private vacation home Harbor Springs

About the neighborhood

Map
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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Harbor House located?

Located in the heart of Harbor Springs, this vacation 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 mi (2 km).

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Downtown Harbor House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

larry p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

nicole k.

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

Great ski house

My family enjoyed the three nights at this large, clean and charming house. It's a great location to town, the iga, nubs nob and Good Hart Farms for an exceptional xc skiing excursion. The teens loved the game area and my husband and I loved the wood stove. Great memories were made!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Celeste S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Skiers dream

Excellent location for access to local skiing. Only 10 minutes to Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands, perfect for covid skiing, just drive home to warm up. Cozy, roomy place with an entry to leave boots and ski gear. Nothing fancy, but you will probably spend most of your time on the ski hill !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020