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One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails

This charming, cozy cottage is conveniently located to downtown Harbor Springs, as well as bike trails, beaches, golf, wineries, and ski hills. Enjoy the recently remodeled interior, new bed, large deck, and view of rolling hills. Just minutes to the shops and dining of Harbor Springs and Petoskey. The Bird’s Nest Cottage is the perfect place to perch for your Northern Michigan getaway. (sleeps 2)

Property manager

Tony and Diane Morse

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock
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

Only 1 1 2 Miles To Downtown
Only 1 1/2 Miles to Downtown Harbor Springs
Only 1 1/2 Miles to Downtown Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Springs Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Tunnel of Trees - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • The Highlands - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Petoskey State Park - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Highlands Cafeteria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northern Lights Recreation - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Slopeside Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vernales - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails located?

Located in the heart of Harbor Springs, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Donald Ross Memorial Course. Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy access, close to town and activities. Very comfortable. Will stay again when we’re in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie R.

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

Harbor springs gem

We stayed for spring break and it was truly a great getaway. Great for the pup and kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Great place!

Great place! The host are excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great cabin in Harbor Springs!

This place was perfect for me, my husband, and my dog. The owners had it fully stocked: towels, soap, all kitchen supplies, even dog bowls and treats! Comfortable couch and bed. I would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy & Ross W.

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

Cute, clean place

Sweet little place - very clean and convenient to anyplace you'd like to go in Harbor Springs/Petoskey. Nice hosts with good communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy F.

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

Excellent location for a home base

Rental was an excellent location for day trips to explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice, quiet and perfect for my daughter and I. Very close to downtown Harbor Springs. We had a wonder stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Detlef W.

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

Skiing Getaway

Lovely nest close to ski areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Greg R

Great location and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to Harbor, very convenient location for access to area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert K.

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

Perfect for two

We had a wonderful time, close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysha K.

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

Lovely stay!

This was the perfect place just north of town for us to spend a fall retreat! The hosts responded quickly when contacted, check in was a breeze, and we thought the rental provided everything we needed for our 5-day stay! I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Perfect

Third time we’ve stayed here. Excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanci B.

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

Great pad

Great little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Harbor Springs Bird's Nest

We thoroughly enjoyed our Bird's Nest winter getaway. It was very convenient to be closely located to the local ski hills, Harbor Springs, local trails, and the Tunnel of Trees. The owners were very proactive in ensuring the property was accessible thru multiple snow events.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great place, well appointed, super easy communication/check in.

Has everything a small family needs, well appointed kitchen, good location for skiing. Easy communication with the owner. Will definitely stay again. Its got a mini room the kids loved, so 1bdr .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan C.

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

Nice stay

The house was perfect for what we needed. It was nice being a short drive to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Perfect!

A great place to stay for the two of us. Very comfortable and close to everything we wanted to see. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Location

Conveniently located for Harbor Springs, Petoskey and Mackinaw City
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

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

Harbor Springs Getaway

The home was located in a very convenient location for us. Just outside of Harbor Springs. It was nice and clean and check-in was a breeze. We received good communication from the owners and the home had all the conveniences that we were looking for. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle L.

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

Family visit

Couldn’t be better!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Small white cottage

Meet family up there and was great to have the family over for meals. Shopped in town and went to Nubs Nob skiing. Everything was very close by. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

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

Great location

Comfy bed, fluffy towels & well equipped kitchen. Nice decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the little nook filled with books & puzzles! I enjoyed walking downtown although State St was a tad tricky for the first part of the journey (no sidewalks). I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie I.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay at this place. The host were great and you couldn’t get a cleaner home. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023