Spacious Retreat, Hot Tub, Firepit, 7 Mins to Nubs

Harbor Springs, Michigan
$657 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

Escape to The Bird House, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath Northern Michigan retreat perfect for large groups. With 3,650 sq ft, the home features an open-concept layout ideal for gathering, plus a private hot tub, fire pit, and dedicated office. Enjoy family-friendly amenities including a kids’ hangout area with dart boards, an outdoor playset, and a spacious deck for relaxing Up North evenings.

The property also serves as a unique basecamp for nature lovers, with the Sunset Coast Birding Trail in Emmet County, offering added enjoyment of watching active bird feeders right on site. Located just minutes from Nubs Nob, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey, it’s the perfect blend of comfort, fun, and year-round adventure.

Key Features:
- Spacious kitchen with a large island, new appliances, and essential cutlery.
- Cozy living area with a built-in wall electric fireplace.
- Lower-level living space featuring a kids’ play area, dart boards, a comfortable TV lounge, and a table for games.
- Private hot tub.
- Dedicated office/den space for remote work.
- Private backyard with a playground for kids and a firepit for adults.
- Effortless parking with a two-stall garage and an extended driveway for multiple vehicles or trailers.
- On-site Laundry.
- 7 minutes to Nub's Nob and The Highlands.
- Quick trip into downtown Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

Home Layout:
Main Level: Living Area, Kitchen, Bedroom 1 (King with ensuite shower), Bedroom 2 (Twin-over-Full Bunkbed), Bedroom 3 (Queen), Full Bathroom (tub/shower combo).
Lower Level: Second Living Area, Bedroom 4 (Queen), Bedroom 5 (King), Full Bathroom (tub/shower combo).

NEARBY DESTINATIONS 
Boyne Highlands/Nubs Nob: 3.7 miles 
Snowshoe Trail: 200 ft. to trailhead in cul-de-sac
Downtown Harbor Springs: 4.5 miles 
Petoskey State Park:  3.0 miles 
Odawa Casino:  9.5 miles 
Downtown Petoskey:  6.9 miles 
Mackinaw City (Ferry to the island):  31.2 miles 
Pellston Airport: 16.9 miles 
Pond Hill Farm:  10.1 miles 
Offield Family Preserve (Hiking and Biking):  2.0 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

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3600 Sq Ft (335 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators 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 : 11

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kim C.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2026

    Stayed Jun 21, 2026

    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: Everything was perfect at The Bird House! This spotless home was beautifully decorated, and everything we needed was right at our fingertips tips!! Thank you for the perfect family vacation get-away!

  • Angela J.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2026

    Stayed Jun 11, 2026

    Beautiful property in a great location in between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Very convenient - and the best of both worlds. Plenty of room, large bathrooms, beautiful kitchen, and well stocked with every item you’d imagine needing during your stay. We loved our stay and all agreed we’d stay there again!

  • Tammy G.

    Submitted May 31, 2026

    Stayed May 27, 2026

    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: The house was setup very well for 3 families. The hot tub and firepit were very nice. The kitchen had everything we needed, as well as the laundry room. We would stay there again.

  • Brandon H.

    Submitted May 26, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This space worked well for 3 families including 5 children. Well stocked, clean, and new.This is a place to stay to be within driving distance to local towns. Do not rent this if you want to walk. It's a quiet and peaceful location.

  • Lori S.

    Submitted May 4, 2026

    Stayed Apr 30, 2026

    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: Five friends share this property for a long weekend. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. The house was very roomy and exceptionally well laid out and well appointed. It was close to restaurants, stores and hiking. Communication with the management company was exceptional. We would definetly stay here again.

  • Nancy T.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2026

    Stayed Mar 4, 2026

    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: It is amazing every time we stay. The home is clean and the kitchen well stocked. Sleeping is very comfortable. Great experience.

  • Nancy T.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    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: VPNM is the best rental company I have worked with. The personnel is wonderful to work with. The rental home is always clean, spacious, including couches and floor space. It was challenging learning to use an induction stovetop, not a fan but i can easily overlook it due to how well stocked the kitchen is with quality not plastic essential kitchen tools, glassware, and dishes.

  • Lynette N.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    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: Our family goes north one weekend per year and we were so pleased with the Bird House. It is beautiful and so well equipped. Everything was sparkling and clean. It truly was an incredible family weekend with comfort for all. Thank you for everything and being so attentive to our needs. This is an all 5’s property. I cannot get the review to work.

  • Ann K.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    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: Beautiful, comfortable house minutes from skiing at The Highlands. We were a party of 10 and this house had plenty of space. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. Watching the sunset from the hot tub was the perfect end to each day. I would absolutely stay here again.

  • Nancy T.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 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: The Bird House is a beautiful clean establishment. The rental team is responsive and kind. I will use them exclusively in my future rentals.

  • Trish M.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Party of 4 couples for our stay. House was just as advertised with anything you could need in the kitchen available. Grill was great according to my hubby as well. Linens, beds and pillows were all comfy for all guests which is not common when we travel as a group. Only bummer was I requested a later check out while at the property (short two day stay) and never got an answer. Otherwise all communications were great.

  • Hillary S.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Perfect home for our group of families. Great location close to so many things to do. House was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. Only downside was the house wasn't ready at check-in because the cleaning service was behind schedule.

  • Ann C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    The home was just perfect! We had the best time!

  • Matthew O.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 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 home has a lot of modern amenities. It is also very spacious. We loved our stay here and the location is great as you have easy drives to many of the towns in this part of Michigan.

  • Evan S.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    Perfect family-friendly getaway between Harbor Springs and PetoskeyThis house was perfect for our vacation. We stayed with another family (4 adults, 4 kids total) and the space worked beautifully for everyone: tons of room to spread out, plenty of bathrooms, and a well-stocked kitchen that made meals easy.The location was ideal — tucked in a quiet, safe neighborhood but still only about 8 minutes to downtown Harbor Springs and around 12–15 minutes to Petoskey. We loved the backyard, which had space for the kids to run around, and appreciated thoughtful touches like blackout shades, toys, step stools, kids’ dishes, and more. They truly thought of everything for families.The property management team was responsive and helpful. We had a small hiccup with the door code at check-in, but they fixed it quickly and were great to work with.We had a blast here and would stay again in a heartbeat.

  • Alex F.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 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: During our stay, we found The Bird House to be spotless, new, modern, spacious and well appointed with comfortable beds and furniture and nice decor. We stayed for a long ski weekend with our three young kids and had plenty of space for them to play and more than enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably. We had no issues getting in and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The internet connection was a little bit slow on our mobile devices, but we had no issues streaming shows and movies on the TVs in the house. It was not a problem for us at all. The house is also very close to Nubs Nob and some good local restaurants. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a lovely stay.

  • Barbara S.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    The house was very comfortable for our family. We had a total of 7 with two being children. The bunk room was a hit for them. It was well stocked with everything from towels to games for the family. The management company was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly. The house is very well kept and clean. This would be a great place in the summer too with the play structure and fire pit. Easy to get to and close to the ski resorts

  • Nancy T.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    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: Great experience. Home was clean, kitchen well stock, and it was easy working with VPNM. Easy access to ski hills and towns.

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