Charming Cottage Near Lake Michigan – Walk to Dining, Shops & Bike Trails!

Petoskey, Michigan
$472 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Location and Outdoor Amenities:
- Prime in-town Petoskey location on an oversized yard, private lot—quiet, yet close to everything
Ideal for backyard fun: BBQ grill, bonfire area, and plenty of outdoor space to relax and entertain
Lake Michigan access is just one block away—perfect for catching incredible sunsets over Little Traverse Bay
Petoskey State Park (beach access) just minutes down the bike path
Little Traverse Wheelway (a scenic, paved bike path) runs nearby.
Connects Charlevoix to Harbor Springs around Little Traverse Bay
Great for biking, jogging, or a peaceful stroll
Bikes and helmets provided (waiver required)
Downtown Petoskey is a short bike ride or drive away—restaurants, boutique shopping, art galleries, and more
Ron's Bar & Backyard is right next door—a local favorite with a jukebox and shuffleboard

Cottage Interior & Sleeping Arrangements:
Freshly updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage with modern finishes and a clean, cozy aesthetic

Main level includes:
Comfortable living area with TV, games, and space for relaxing with a drink
Dining room with large table—great for meals, board games, or puzzles
Coffee nook with a curated setup for your morning brew
Fully stocked kitchen with all brand new appliances
Two charming bedrooms, each with fresh linens and simple decor
Modern full bathroom with updated fixtures

Upstairs includes:
Refinished wood floors for a warm, rustic touch
Spacious primary-style bedroom with:
King-sized bed
Modern bedside lamps
Small desk/workstation for remote work or planning your day
Second upstairs bedroom with full-size bunk beds—great for kids or adults
Second full bathroom with clean white tile and modern brass hardware, located between the two bedrooms

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
D&W Fresh Market (Groceries): 0.4 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 2 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 7.4 miles
Downtown Harbor Springs: 7.8 miles
Bay Harbor: 6.3 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 33.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 17.8 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 14 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
After booking on this platform, you must enter into a rental agreement with Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan to confirm your booking fully.

Access codes and other important rental details will be sent via text seven days before your arrival. This number is how you will reach us if you need assistance during your stay. We are a local rental management company, and our texting software provides the quickest way to answer questions on all our booking platforms.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1628 Sq Ft (151 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the third time we have rented the cedar house. Everyone loves it. Perfect location and extremely comfortable.

  • Patricia H.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Sisters/Spouses weekend. The tunnel of trees was a beautiful drive to Leggs Inn. We enjoyed downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The house was very clean. There were six adults that enjoyed the bikes and firepit. We watched college football then cooked out using the house grill. The property manager promptly responded to all concerns. It was a wonderful, relaxing weekend.

  • Jim F.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Great cottage - very clean and well equipped.

  • Keri F.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Great place - only would have been better if it was a tad closer to downtown. Clean, great communication and close to the water. Would definitely stay here again. Large and comfortable space and beautiful yard.

  • Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Easy check in, close to everything, well-equipped, great back yard.

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    We loved the property! The location was convenient to get to town, walk to beach, or ride bikes to the state park. The house was clean and super cute! Everything was advertised and communication was fast and easy when we had questions! We would definitely stay here again.

  • Craig V.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We had a great time, we had runners use the bike trail, rode bikes every day, used the State Park 2 miles away several times and the State Marina for our boat 2 miles away which we slipped. The back yard was really nice as our 5 grandkids 9-2 years old were able to play the yard games provided, we also use the barbecue and campfire. We had plenty of room for everyone to have meals around the dinning room table or outside picnic tables.

  • Brian S.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    Great property, great location and communication.

  • Christine H.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Great fun time with a crazy group of friends

  • Peggy M.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: VERY FUN AND VERY COZY STAY. THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WAS VERY ATTENTIVE WITH US AS WE NEEDED AN EARLY CHECK IN. WE ALL REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY.

  • Barbara S.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Everything was excellent and just as pictured. The location in regards to the city of Petoskey and the lake were great, the neighborhood not very good, but felt totally safe.

  • Sara B.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    The communication with the property management was great. They regularly check in before and during your stay. They even confirm when the house is ready for check in This was the cleanest VRBO I have stayed in. It was absolutely spotless. Nice full kitchen, sizable bedrooms, and two wonderful bathrooms. I loved the bunk bed setup with the TV in the room for the kids The backyard is great. A nice bonfire pit and Cornhole. Plenty of room for kids to run around and play. Not far from a walking and bike path that will take you right into town. We will definitely come back!

  • Matt M.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Great location near the bike path. We loved the bikes provided and large private yard.

  • Molly S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family loved staying at Cedar House. It was convenient to downtown - a nice walk along the lake or by the many provided bikes. We enjoyed bonfires in the backyard. The rooms were comfortable and the overall space was perfect for our group.

  • Adam M.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    The house was great! We are a family of 7, and the house was absolutely perfect. Could have easily had room for a few more people. The yard was an absolute dream for the kids to play in and was absolutely a respite. We had a fire every night and most mornings! The bikes were enjoyed by all! And we really appreciated the local jams upon arrival.

  • Madeline B.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    We stayed with a group of friends before our friends wedding during the weekend. It was a great spot to explore all the surrounding Petoskey areas, highly recommend!

  • Elizabeth G.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We immediately fell in love with our rental, Cedar House, when we walked in the door. It was everything the pictures promised and more. We had an easy ride to Petoskey and walk to the lakefront. We drove to Harbor Springs for a morning trip one day, and Mackinac Island for a day trip, and the location was perfect for reaching both of these destinations comfortably! We already want to go back.

  • Jennifer A.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Roomy cute beautiful back yard

  • Deborah O.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    The house always looks nice and is very clean. The yard is so fun for the kids and we enjoyed the fire pit. It’s close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. We have been there two years in a row and would definitely go back.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$472+
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