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Birchgate – Historic Bluffside Cottage with Panoramic Bay Views
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Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Harbor Springs, MI
- Harbor Springs BeachPlace, Harbor Springs Beach3 min drive
- Nub's Nob Ski AreaPlace, Nub's Nob Ski Area6 min drive
- The HighlandsPlace, The Highlands11 min drive
- Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)31 min drive
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About the area
Harbor Springs
With a stay at this cottage in Harbor Springs (Roaring Brook), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Donald Ross Memorial Course. .This cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Harbor Springs Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Andrew J. Blackbird Museum.
What's nearby
- Harbor Springs Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Petoskey State Park - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
- Nub's Nob Ski Area - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
- The Highlands - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
- McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
- Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Taco Bell/KFC - 8 min drive
- Petoskey Brewing - 7 min drive
- Don's Bar - 9 min drive
- Crooked Tree Breadworks - 6 min drive
- Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Birchgate – Historic Bluffside Cottage with Panoramic Bay Views
Welcome to Birchgate, a timeless 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom cottage perched on the bluff in the coveted Roaring Brook Association of Harbor Springs. Passed down through generations of the same family, this beloved home is filled with character, history, and cherished memories.
Designed in true old-world cottage style, Birchgate offers an inviting layout perfect for families and groups. The main floor features a spacious dining room that flows into a cozy living room, while a large second-floor bunkroom provides plenty of space for kids or guests. A classic screened porch extends the living area outdoors, opening to a sprawling private yard with breathtaking panoramic views of Little Traverse Bay.
Roaring Brook residents and guests enjoy access to two tennis courts, a stunning private beach, and a community dock—ideal for soaking up summer days on the water.
Birchgate is more than just a vacation home—it’s a chance to become part of Harbor Springs history while enjoying all the natural beauty, charm, and tradition this unique lakeside community has to offer.
Designed in true old-world cottage style, Birchgate offers an inviting layout perfect for families and groups. The main floor features a spacious dining room that flows into a cozy living room, while a large second-floor bunkroom provides plenty of space for kids or guests. A classic screened porch extends the living area outdoors, opening to a sprawling private yard with breathtaking panoramic views of Little Traverse Bay.
Roaring Brook residents and guests enjoy access to two tennis courts, a stunning private beach, and a community dock—ideal for soaking up summer days on the water.
Birchgate is more than just a vacation home—it’s a chance to become part of Harbor Springs history while enjoying all the natural beauty, charm, and tradition this unique lakeside community has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing 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
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Do not take duvets, or pillows to laundry area - only sheets, pillowcases and towels. Please start a load of laundry before departing.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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