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Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Tunnel of Trees
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Harbor Springs

When you stay at this apartment in Harbor Springs, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and Tunnel of Trees. .This beach apartment is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Donald Ross Memorial Course.
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What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • The Highlands - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 41 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Panera - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jet's Pizza - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs

Come enjoy this family friendly beach apartment in a private community. The property features 2 bedrooms (1 king, 2 bunk beds) and a bath. The great room includes kitchenette with Thermador cooktop, small refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, toaster, and a complete set of Calphalon Cookware Herbs, spices, sugar, coffee and tea, as well as soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and paper products. There is a washer/dryer combo in the bathroom. The Boat House also has HD TV, AC/heat, charcoal Weber grill on large deck overlooking the private beach--access to 60 feet of waterfront! Check out what's happening in the workshop—Dave is an avid modeler and happy to tell you all about his models. Unfortunately the Boathouse is not pet-friendly or accessible for wheelchairs as there is an outdoor flight of stairs to access the apartment.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking on property including beach

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 552 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Boat House Skiing Town Family Friendly Apartment Harbor Springs

Boat House Skiing Town Family Friendly Harbor Springs

"the Boat House" Beach Garden Railroad Town Family Friendly

The Boat House Near Skiing Near Town Family Friendly

Vacation at "The Boat House", Private Beach, Near Harbor Springs Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful property! The Boat House is clean, cozy and quiet. The hosts have thought of everything you might need for a great stay. The views and beach are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

laura k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful property. Close to Harbor Springs and right on the water. Lots to do in the area, plenty of closeby restaurants and golfing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is awesome. Everything was as shown on the listing. Such a charming place tostay especially if you enjoy a quieter less hectic beach and location.Definitely would reserve again in the future!Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even though our stay was short-2days We enjoyed the beautiful location and beautiful sunset!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place. Had an awesome time staying here. Had everything I needed and more. Thank you so much!!!JD
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an awesome stay and enjoyed everything about this place! Great views, super comfortable, clean, and well thought out in all regards. We took advantage of the great collection of board games and were super impressed with the detail and decor throughout. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely incredible spot, wonderful hosts, will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a cozy place for a winter getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Boat house was just as advertised. Easy to find and close to everything. Beautiful views. Enjoyed the beach. We had everything we needed. The whole process was very easy. Very safe area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly appointed! Very cozy and clean! Great location! We had such a wonderful stay and would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Boathouse Stay

Very clean with nice lake decor. Quiet and good location at the beginning of Tunnel of Trees. Nice sandy beach. Charming well informed hosts. This was my second visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 star plus

Beautiful, charming, comfortable property. Excellent location. Beautiful beach. The hosts are great and thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyndal S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Beautiful

We loved our time at Pam and Dave’s Boathouse. This truly is a hidden gem and was the key to our relaxing and fun week in Northern Michigan. The space was perfect for our family of three, including a pack and play, booster seat and blackout shades in the bedrooms to make traveling with an infant easy. The boathouse is steps away from the lake, which made for a relaxing and fun-filled week. We so enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh D., Roanoke, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter comes to boathouse

Great facility - Great location - Great hosts ---Will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place and Beach

My husband and I stayed at the Boat House and loved it. It was very clean, updated, had all amenities needed and the private beach was perfect. The location was quiet and within close range to the tunnel of trees, Petoskey, parks and shopping. I recommend going to the Pond Hill Farm (5 minutes away) for plenty of children activities, food, beverages and a band. We had a great stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay at the Boat House

The boat house was sparkling clean and perfect for my stay! I had such a wonderful time and Pam was great. Very easy to communicate with. Thank you so much for your hospitality. I’ll be back next year for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful. A gem of a place.

Relaxing and very comfortable. The hosts are top notch. Dave's gauge G railroad a must see.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Place

3 Girlfriends stayed two nights. Long walks on the beach, short trips to Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Host Dave shared his passion with his boat, plane and trains and gave us a tour of his workshop. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as pictured

Private beach was fantastic! A perfect spot to relax and read while enjoying the sounds of the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Sanctuary

This place was perfect. The location was wonderful. It was actually closer to the shore than the pictures make it look. It was such an easy drive to the most picturesque little town. I have never stayed in a rental that was so clean. We cooked a lot and there was never a time when we thought of something we needed in the utensil/pans area. It was a well-equipped kitchen. My husband really enjoyed using the grill pan on the gas stove. (Just beware, there is no freezer and a dorm-like fridge, but it worked well for us). The hosts were welcoming and present, yet we had plenty of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than advertised!

This VRBO was outstanding! We came for the skiing and really enjoyed coming back from the slopes each night. The upstair apartment offered great views of the Harbor and the sandy beach. The interior is impressive. Beautiful wood paneling, floors, & beams...decorated with maritime pictures & memorabilia. It definitely gave an UP NORTH vibe. The floor plan isn't that spacious...but adequate for 4. The kitchen is well equipped. Just bring food. The bathroom was great. Wonderful tub/shower with lots of hot water. Oversize plush towels too. Master bedroom has a great king bed & was very comfortable. Nice to hang out in a very quiet location and enjoy the harbor, the trees, and the charm of Harbor Springs. Our teenage girls really enjoyed the media options including wifi, movies, music videos etc. Thank you Pam & family!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the skiing season

Perfect location for a ski weekend. Everything about the space was cozy with modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay!

This rental was just what we needed! It was a cozy, perfect space to come back to after long days on the slopes. And, it was a short drive to our new favorite dining and sledding spot- Pond Hill Farm. The rental was exceptionally clean, with great towels and linens. The view was amazing. My family would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Just what i was looking for. Small but cozy. Perfect for two. Quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022