Title: Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts. Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29631700/29631627/9e73fa2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29631700/29631627/7f859744.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29631700/29631627/d115de2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29631700/29631627/f95b448a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29631700/29631627/5f0dcedc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away in a quiet Petoskey neighborhood, this charming home offers the comforts of your own space. Stroll downtown with ease and enjoy central air conditioning, strong WiFi, smart TVs with premium services logged in. Explore the outdoors on-site bikes or unwind at the grill/patio area in the backyard. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts. Experienced hosts just completed 12th season of hosting short-term guests in this home. \*\*LOCATION\*\* Walk to/from downtown with ease 5 minutes to ALL town amenities from our whisper quiet neighborhood. The house comes with all the comforts of your home including: central air conditioning (many homes in Petoskey area lacking) strong wifi, smart TVs in family room/master/guest bedroom with premium services logged in / on-site bikes (2 mens mountain, 2 child bikes, 1 cruiser (uni-sex) and 1 ladies mountain bike, dishes/pots/pans, bar glassware, beach chairs/coolers/umbrella/towels/toys. We also supply fresh: linens, towels, wash cloths, toiletries, etc. In addition we stock Cafe du Monde coffee and assorted teas in the cupboard with sugars and creamer in fridge. Hit your day running. Want to cook up a fresh catch from Jon Cross or your wily angler? Grill/patio in backyard. Or, utilize our updated kitchen. We would happily also consider your dog if house-broken, (please no furniture/bed sitting for pups) and generally well behaved. We keep a crate in the basement and have several runs in the large partially fenced backyard. As owners of a large retriever we fully understand how comforting it is to have all members of the family present no matter how many legs they possess. The full and queen pillow top beds will prove to be very comfortable. The couch has room for an extra sleeper along with extra blankets in the guest bedroom closet is also an option. \*Please note that we have always placed a high degree of emphasis on cleanliness (see our reviews) and do our best to continue to do so. \*\*Be aware that desirable time frames of peak "season" tend to book many months prior. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54010000/54006400/54006346/3a30977f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home Petoskey - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=54006346&PinnedHotelID=54006346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968500/18968402/9661d33e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SUNSET GLORY -Best Views Of The Bay In Downtown Petoskey - Where You Want To Be! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 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 Perfect Licensed Full House Rental Brand NEW Kitchen 2018 Perfect Licensed Full Rental Brand NEW Kitchen 2018 Perfect Licensed Full House Rental Brand NEW Kitchen 2018 Perfect Licensed Full House Rental Brand NEW Kitchen 2018 Perfect Licensed Full Rental Brand NEW Kitchen 2018 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.37053%2C-84.95036&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xGzYv2tLmzs1gxdSXoPAzGy55y0=) petoskey, MI #### What's nearby - Bear River Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Bear River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Little Traverse History Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Petoskey Bayfront Light Beacon Station - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Back Lot - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mi Tequila - ‬3 min drive - ‪City Park Grill - ‬9 min walk - ‪Julienne Tomatoes - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts.? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts. located? > Located in the heart of Petoskey, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bear River Park and Lake Michigan. Bear River and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Petoskey in-town home short walk to: shopping/food/waterfront. Long-time hosts. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 113 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly H. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend Great location, cozy and clean. Had a great weekend in Petoskey ! ##### Kelly H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa M. 25 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Great location from skiing and downtown area ##### Theresa M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathie H. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Petoskey The location was close to downtown Petoskey. Rental was clean & comfortable. Our second time staying here was as enjoyable as first visit in 2022.Would recommend this home to anyone visiting Northern Michigan. ##### Kathie H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa R. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful My husband and I stayed here in early June and the experience was wonderful. The location is ideal - just a couple of blocks from downtown Petoskey. It was clean and well stocked with all of the essentials. We did day trips to Harbor Springs, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix and Traverse City during our stay. Our dog, Lucy, enjoyed her stay as well. Thank you so much and we will return. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany M. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot My family had a great stay here on our visit. Close and easy walk to town, comfortable and clean. We had one child on the couch and that was tricky, she wasn’t super comfortable there. But we were able to borrow an air matters from friends and there was plenty of room to set that up comfortably in the living room. Kitchen had everything that we needed for cooking meals. We would def stay again. ##### Tiffany M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz S. 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Getaway Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Couldn't ask for more! ##### Liz S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael G. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Petoskey Great location, everything as advertised. We enjoyed the house and the proximity to downtown. ##### Michael G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfort and good location We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob B. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Would recommend ##### Bob B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jon h. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 👍👍👍 Great stay, as always! ##### jon h. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy W. 29 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our 2 week winter stay Great location to be able to walk downtown with safety and ease. All needed supplies were included and kitchen well stocked. Only crazy thing was the snow melt that leaked into the basement where the washer and drier are! ##### Betsy W. Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jon h. 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### back again Another great stay at this wonderful spot ##### jon h. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim W. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Cottage & Close to Town 3 1/2 Blocks from town, very clean, and good accommodations. Check-in and check-out procedures very easy. Loved the beach chairs & toys, and bikes are available in the shed. Would recommend for couple or small family stay. ##### Tim W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 26 Feb 2024 Nice property, well maintained and clean as advertised. One of the most well equipped VRBOs I have stayed at. ##### Paul Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john W. 7 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Ski Trip Very nice home for a winter trip... Well maintained, the owners were very easy to work with and pet friendly! ##### john W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend getaway Stayed with two friends. Walking distance to downtown, making it perfect for a casual day of exploring the city. Clean and extremely comfortable. ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jon h. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house We love staying here and will continue to do so! Owners are perfect hosts ##### jon h. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John L. 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway This property was a great anniversary weekend getaway for me and my wife. The house was incredibly clean, the location is perfect and the communication with the owner was clear and concise. Definitely recommend this property for anyone looking to stay in Petoskey. ##### John L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meeghan M. 14 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Petoskey Spot! Exactly as advertised! Great place in a great spot! Kitchen is updated, clean and well stocked. We really enjoy staying here. ##### Meeghan M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia R. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and dog friendly! We enjoyed a week in petoskey with this house as our home base. Fabulous location as we walked to coffee every morning and enjoyed the Petoskey NYE celebration. We were able to visit three ski mountains during this visit - all less than 30 mins away! So wonderful to have our dog with us. Would recommend to other families with dogs but make sure you read the listing so you know about the number of beds- I hadn’t done that and spent the week sleeping with my daughter! ##### Virginia R. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah P. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy home, great location Great home with all the accoutrements. Perfect location. Clean and cozy. Thank you! ##### Leah P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia W. 2 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location The location and cleanliness of this property can't be beat. Quiet neighborhood in walking distance of restaurants, shopping, parks and waterfront. We also took a day trip to Mackinac Island, which was an easy drive. Always appreciate a property that allows us to bring our furry family member with us as well. Great stay! ##### Tonia W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina S. 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Petosky honeymoons Great stay in petosky. Loved the cottage!! Very clean. Close to downtown area. Would recommend to anyone!! ##### Christina S. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C. 19 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to stay in Petoskey This is a nice, clean, very well stocked property that easily sleeps 4 adults and has a lot of space to hang out with family in the living room. It has all the amenities you could need. In addition, it is very nice to have a pet-friendly house that is this clean. We hope to stay in this house again when visiting my mom, who lives nearby. ##### Laura C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth M. 6 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent! We had a great stay at this property! Location was close to downtown- walked every day to all the great stores and restaurants. The home was perfect- beds were ver comfortable. Owner provided all the necessities . Thank you, we will be back 😀 ##### Beth M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022