Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home

The place was a dump. Poorly maintained and poorly constructed. Code violations appeared rampant. A decent location was the only thing going for the place. The owner appeared to live in the front part of the house, though we understood that a Vrbo rental should be for the whole house. TV reception was spotty. Would NEVER recommend this place to anyone.

This is a pretty quirky guest house. There are a few odd features - you have to walk through a bedroom to get to the main bath - but overall it's very good. The kitchen is small but usable, and reasonably stocked with dishes & utensils. All the appliances were in working order. The owner is very pleasant and lives on site. He was very welcoming to us and our dog!

Unique stay. Very interesting and friendly host

Quirky spot great for a group ski trip - lots of bedrooms! The host was accommodating and a great location.

Super affordable. Plenty of parking. Fun quirky place.

Close to town, very spacious. Warm in the winter which is important.

Neat little eccentric house close to downtown was perfect for our ski weekend

The layout was a bit quirky, but the house was comfortable and warm. Kitchen counter space was small, but there were two tables to help with prep and all the appliances worked great. Two of the four bedrooms had no closet or dresser space, but the beds were comfortable and there were plenty of blankets and quilts. The main bath is off one of the bedrooms, but the tub and shower worked and there were plenty of towels. The half bath is behind the kitchen and all the plumbing worked well. The house is nicely decorated and the host provided polished Petoskey stones to take home. Al was very welcoming (although we only saw him once when he came by outside to pick up the mail). I accidentally left a cookie tin behind and he kindly agreed to hold it for me until I can return and retrieve it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in his home.

House was as listed. Beds were comfortable, and good living area to hang out in.

The place was clean and very comfortable for our stay. A little different walking in and out through the bedroom.Al was very nice, quick to respond to all my emails and text! Super host!

Al, the host, is definitely what makes the stay memorable. He is a very sweet, talented, and generous man. The home itself was very comfortable for my husband and me, and our two dogs. The kitchen and living area were a good size, and there are four bedrooms! The home is close enough to the downtown area to walk to the shops and restaurants, and the waterfront is just beyond that. Great place for a small group like ours or a whole family!

We did not stay there, we got there, saw the houses around this house and felt unsafe. The aesthetic of the house was not acceptable to us. The house was clean on the inside but dark. We walked through the house and left, knowing we were forgoing our money. We ended up staying in a pet friendly motel.

We enjoyed our stay! Al was super friendly. We will definitely be back.

Great location, price, pet friendly and response of host. Had a lot of room to move around. Our only downside was the shower pressure. It seems to still be a work in progress but overall they rocked it out for us. We are low key kinda people so overall give it a 4 out of 5 stars.

Nice clean place. Owner super nice. Close to town

We had a very nice stay! Great location.

Cozy home. Spacious and clean. Interesting layout as built by the owner. Polished Petoskey stones set out as a gift for us. Easy check-in and out. Thanks Al!

The listing did not make it clear that part of the house was partitioned off and the owner was just beyond a locked door. And the interior construction is not near code. 2 of the bedrooms are not actually bedrooms, but framed out large closets. The main bath was built into a back porch only accessible via one of the bedrooms, and had a sliding glass door with curtains for privacy. Exposed wiring covered with tape. Portable air conditioners. The dishwasher was installed into a closet. Panneling on the ceiling. Just incorrect everything on what seems to be a deliberate basis. The half bath doesn't lock. Only one railing on the deck. And on and on.

The house was spacious and clean. The host was incredibly kind and helpful; he even gave us polished Petoskey stones and custom made a necklace for my mother. We had an excellent vacation!

The owner was very good to work with and responsive. When we let him know that the coffee maker wasnt working, he replaced it immediately. It was great that the 4 adults were all able to have their own bedroom. It was a bit of a walk to downtown, but totally doable.The main reason for the mark down is that we feel like the description was not accurate. It is listed as a newer, whole house rental. This is an older house and the rental is the back half of the house only. The rental area is a cobbled together space and felt very unfinished. To enter the property, you walk through one of the bedrooms. The only full bath is in a converted back porch that didnt have air and I'm not sure if it would be heated in the winter. One of the bedrooms is a closed off space with no windows or heat/cooling vents. The towels and bedding were all old and mismatched, but they were clean.Overall, the space worked for us, but didnt match with the description and we were a bit uncomfortable knowing that it was a shared property.

Owner was responsive. House was clean, had all that we needed in the kitchen, linens, etc.Went for a softball tournament, so really only needed a place to sleep. Loved being able to bring our dogs. Location was close to downtown.

Disappointing Stay – Not as AdvertisedOur stay at this property was unfortunately not what we expected. First, it’s important for future guests to know that the rental is not for the entire house—the owner lives in the front portion of the home, which was not clearly stated in the listing.The house itself lacked comfort. There were no screens on the windows, so we couldn’t open them for fresh air. Air conditioning was only available in select rooms, making the rest of the space quite uncomfortable. The shower setup was also odd—you have to go through a bedroom and use a sliding glass door to access it. Water pressure was very low.We booked this property because it was listed as pet-friendly. Thankfully, we didn’t bring our dogs. The yard was overgrown and not fenced in, despite the photos giving that impression.The kitchen was inconvenient for cooking. The oven was small and could only fit one dish at a time. The coffee pot took over an hour to brew, and there was no Keurig or option for single-cup coffee. The shower curtain was also in poor condition and in need of replacement.Overall, the property needs some serious updates to match the price being charged. I would not recommend this rental in its current state.

Comfortable Convenient Charming!! Al’s place was great for our group!! There was plenty of space for everyone and the dogs loved it too! The beautiful Petosky stones were a lovely bonus! Al is very responsive and check in and out was a breeze!!

We loved the house. The location is absolutely perfect. Al is a great host and was so welcoming. Our kids loved searching for petoskey rocks, and Al was able to give them tips on where to search. He was so kind and also gave them several polished stones. We loved exploring Petoskey. Bear River Park was a really near area right in the middle of downtown. Thanks Al, and we can’t wait to come back!

Dear Al, Thank You for hosting and allowing us to stay in your house. We love your place-it is quiet, spacious, comfortable and unique. It is in a good neighborhood, and walking distance to the charming downtown with shops and restaurants. It is close proximity to the lakes and Petoskey State Park. We especially love the personal touches throughout your house that you provided during our stay. The house reminded us of an addition my father in law built onto his house, but with even more artistic & character. It also reminded me of my grandfather who used his creativity to build things around the house and handmade things for family & friends. Thank You Al for your kindness and for making us feel at home. We had a great stay & had so much fun exploring Petoskey, Mackinac Island, & Charlevoix. We will come back & stay at your place again. Sincerely-Loanie & family.p.s. Thank you for the Petoskey stones!

Al’s place is spacious, clean and very close to downtown area! We had a great time! And we enjoyed Petoskey rocks! We would stay here again! Thank you!

Great location, right next to downtown Petosky. It’s a cozy place to stay, with tons of room, and was very reasonably priced!

I was very happy with our choice of staying here. We have 2 old dogs and we were worried about ski areas being too far away from them. But skiing was close and downtown was closer so we didn’t have to worry. Also good yard and nice neighborhood. The owner was very friendly and helpful

Responsive host, lots of beds, great location, great price

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin in Petoskey. It was conveniently located from the ski resorts we were hitting and the amenities this place offered were endless. The polished petoskey stones were a great touch that all the guests enjoyed getting their hands on. The owner is extremely nice and willing to go above and beyond what is expected from an owner. Will be coming again!

We went up north for a ski weekend at Nubs Nob. This place fit my needs exactly. I recommend it.

Property clean and communication with Al was very easy and helpful! Location was wonderful - nice neighborhood yet very close to shopping/parks/ski resorts. Layout of house was unusual, but still very functional. Petosky stones were a nice touch!

We had three couples stay together for a ski weekend with dogs in tow. Super accommodating on check-in and check-out times! Lovely location! Such great price too for the area! We would stay there again, for sure! The layout is unusual, with a breeze through bedroom, but it works!

Al's house was a good place to spend a few days with family. We especially liked the location and walked to downtown several times. Al also gave us Petoskey stones that he polished himself!

The polished Petoskey stones that Al left for us were beautiful. The house was clean & the beds were comfortable.

Cute location that sleeps more comfortably than you’d think. Great Location within a short walk of Downtown Petoskey, bit of a hike up a hill on the way back up but manageable. 2nd time staying and would stay again.

Wonderful location. Quite neighborhood everything you could need

Nice quiet location, walkable to downtown. Plenty of space with cozy atmosphere.

Several sleeping areas, cozy but open floor plan. Block and a half from a park and walking distance to downtown. Pet friendly

Wonderful location and had everything needed.

Property owner very nice, had a great time walking down town and at the beach finding petoskey stones!!

We used this home as a base camp for exploring Michigan's NW lower peninsula. The owner was very helpful in providing information about the Petoskey area and the home met all our needs. We especially love the beautiful polished Petoskey stones Al gifted us. We really enjoyed our stay.

The house was very clean and had a very nice cottage feel to it. It is a great location amd close to downtown Petoskey. I would definitely recommend this place for a nice cozy place to stay. Ill remember this place for any future plans of visiting Petoskey.

We had a great time. It is a great location to everything we wanted to do.

Great place to stay if you want to be close to downtown Petoskey. Lots of beds and super easy to come and go. Internet was a bit spotty but otherwise we were pleased. Great spot for the cost.