You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lakefront Home Away From Home
Two story home lakefront home/cottage on Pickerel Lake. There is a dock at the cottage. Very calm and peaceful location. Great for floating around on a raft or using the kayak and water toys. Rental boats from nearby marinas can be kept on property. The boat launch is only a couple hundred feet away for boat owners. A 5-6 person hot tub is onsite with views of the lake.
Enjoy sunrise views from the deck with a warm cup of coffee. Water skiing, fishing, boating, swimming. 15 minutes from winter skiing and 15 minutes from downtown Petoskey, Indian River or Harbor Springs.
Property manager
Jeremy
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Boat
Kayak
Snow sports gear
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property is also known as
Lakefront Away From Petoskey
Lakefront Home Away From Home Petoskey
Lakefront Home Away From Home Private vacation home
Lakefront Home Away From Home Private vacation home Petoskey
About the neighborhood
Petoskey, MI
What's nearby
Pickerel Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 27 min drive - 19.4 km
Petoskey State Park - 27 min drive - 19.2 km
Crooked Lake - 28 min drive - 14.1 km
Odawa Casino - 31 min drive - 22.8 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 31 min drive
Northwood Family Restaurant - 30 min drive
Bob's Place - 30 min drive
Burt Lake Brewery - 25 min drive
Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - 30 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront Home Away From Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront Home Away From Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Home Away From Home?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Home Away From Home located?
This family-friendly Petoskey cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Pickerel Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Crooked Lake and Burt Lake. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Seasons of the North Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Lakefront Home Away From Home Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This place has so much charm and character. I loved it! We really enjoyed the homie vibes it brought. I appreciated all the amenities the host had available to us to utilize for our stay. Our kids had the best time, and we all enjoyed the property.
The house was a lot bigger than I expected. Plenty of beds for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked! Owner answered all my questions very fast! Would definitely stay here again!
We have a large family and this space was able to accommodate everyone with plenty of sleeping areas. A few things do need updating, like the grill and couches. However, the property manager is very responsive & helpful. We loved having the water close enough so our older kids could fish & swim without worry. For the price point & space - it was a great home.
Riley K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
peggy w.
14 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We enjoyed the direct lake access during the day and the the fire pit, in the evenings. We went to the bay looking for Petoskey stones several times.
The house was not very clean.it is an older home and there were many spiders and we had mice to deal with. We were successful and caught three of them.
We had a fantastic stay on Pickeral Lake. Property was beautiful, cottage was very clean and a well-stocked kitchen. About a 10-15 min drive into Petoskey. Beautiful view of the lake from the cottage. Fire circle had 7 great Adirondack chairs, deck has a large patio table with 6 chairs. Perfect for a girls week-end! Jeremy was a fantastic host!
We loved everything about this property. The view is fantastic. Do yourself a favor and get up for the sunrise, it’s spectacular! You’ll find the layout of the home perfect for entertaining while getting the lake view all evening. Beds are comfortable and there’s privacy between the upstairs bedrooms and downstairs bedrooms. The owner is easy to get ahold of and will be responsive to any needs. Lastly, the fishing is outstanding! You have easy access to Crooked Lake and the trip through the channel is breathtaking. Love it all!
Very nice cabin in a great location. Had some fairly large cobwebs in various spots around the house and we were killing spiders all weekend but no big deal. Had a great time!
This property was everything we needed. We had 8 adults and 3 children under 2 with us. The house was plenty big enough for our needs and has a well stocked kitchen. The living area furniture is well loved and could use some updating. The host, Jeremy, was great! Answered our questions very quickly. I would stay here again.
This house is the best location in the area. This was our second time staying at the house, and we will likely stay there again next year! We love the location on the lake and the privacy of the lot. It also has just the right amount of space for our group.
I think the owner needs to reevaluate their cleaning people. The bathrooms were not clean at all (the downstairs shower was very, very moldy... Likely not getting cleaned at all), and the hot tub was very cloudy. The owner was very responsive about the hot tub and sent someone to fix it-- but that person was very grumpy... but it did get fixed!
Also, there were groceries left in the fridge and a bunch of shopping bags in several kitchen cabinets.
This place needs a big, serious, deep clean... But we also are very likely to stay there again due to location, size and privacy!
We were happy with the home and our stay. It had all of the amenities listed and was fully equipped. Nice location as you could travel from Pickeral lake on pontoon boat to crooked lake and then to Burt lake. Access to the dock and all of the lakes was the highlight of our vacation. The Hot tub was very nice and clean. Overall, nice place to stay!
Great host, great location, great fishing (shhhh!).
Jeremy was an accommodating host and made everything easy. There was a small issue that affected our ability to fish but the host compensated us for it. The hot tub was a great way to end long days of fishing. The woodburning stove was a nice touch, and the place was spacious. Even though the listing says there are just three bedrooms, the place functionally has four. Thanks for a great time Jeremy!