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Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home

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Interior
Exterior
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home

Newly built, quiet, family vacation home , on a wide double lot, in Petoskey . This totally private home was recently built on the wooded property behind the owners residence and backs up to the original home. Lots of private open space around the home . Plenty of parking. Beautiful 6 panel- pine doors, white maple, hardwood floors throughout (no musty, germy carpets). High ceilings in all rooms. Located on a large, deep grassy lot with a large yard area. Easy walk to downtown area. Large deck with campfire area, smaller rear outpost deck. Wi fi Internet. Full size washer and dryer. Fully equipped kitchen. Large refrigerator, new Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove and Oven. Nicely decorated. Air conditioning, Gas log interior fireplace. All comforters are housed in beautiful new duvet covers , these covers are removed and washed during every guest changeover. Large level front yard for playing and games.
Lots of free polished and natural Petoskey stones for all guests. Owner will play guitar for group , at the campfire if asked. The Owner is a well known Petoskey Stone artist and an acoustic guitar player. Stones which the guests find will be polished by owner. A special secret Petoskey stone finding map, will be provided. A wonderful, wide hiking trail, along the beautiful Bear River, which leads to Lake Michigan waterfront and the downtown area, is just 2 blocks away. Mackinac Island fairy boats are just 1/2 hour away.

Property manager

Al Frost

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
Quiet Newer Vacation Home
Quiet , Newer, Family Vacation
Quiet , Newer, Family Vacation Home Petoskey
Quiet , Newer, Family Vacation Home Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 8 min walk
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 6 min drive
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 6 min drive
  • Great Lakes Center for the Arts - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Odawa Casino Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Petoskey vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bear River and Lake Michigan. Bear River Park and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
fall foliage trip to Michigan
The polished Petoskey stones that Al left for us were beautiful. The house was clean & the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location within a short walk of Downtown Petoskey
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Wonderful location. Quite neighborhood everything you could need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy close to downtown
Several sleeping areas, cozy but open floor plan. Block and a half from a park and walking distance to downtown. Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised.
Wonderful location and had everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

becky b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
Property owner very nice, had a great time walking down town and at the beach finding petoskey stones!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfortable
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
We had a great time. It is a great location to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie and John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and cute
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
The place has a lot of room. Great for a larger group! We met Al, the owner and he showed us around the place.It's simple and all what we needed for a family! Downtown is pretty close. We rode bikes and explored the marina and downtown.Al was kind to leave some Petoskey stones for us as a souvenir ❤️ which we thought was a very kind gesture 🙌 We would definitely come back! Thanks, Al!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
The home was very clean. Just did not expect to have an office in the front of the home. It had plenty of room for us and very clean. Loved the rocks gifted to us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Weekend Stay
Our family of five stayed for a ski weekend. It was the perfect place for our stay. Close to both ski hills we visited. We love the city of Petoskey, but don’t have time to visit. The host was amazing about letting us check in early and our kids loved the Petoskey stone keepsakes of the trip. The layout of the home was unique, but it added to its charm. The checkout procedures were minimal and the kitchen was well stocked. We are truly looking forward to staying again next year. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable
We were a party of two adults and 4 teenagers and had a great time at Al’s place. Easy 10 minute walk to town and 15 minute drive to Boyne Highlands/Nubs Nob. The rental is the back half of a house in a residential neighborhood, but it has the feel of a small cottage, unpretentious and homey but well cared for. A small open kitchen and living room are surrounded by 4 bedrooms, and using the only full bath requires going through one of those bedrooms (a half bath is just off the kitchen). Al was easy to work with, and kindly left us polished Petoskey stones to take home. His place was copy and comfortable, conveniently located, and helped to make a great trip for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Stay
This property was close to our son’s home where we were all gathering for the holiday. There were 5 adults and the 4 rooms worked great. We didn’t spend a lot of time there but it had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kim Z., Oxford, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Al is a very nice host -- very gracious and generous. Made sure we were comfortable. Home offers comfortable accomodations for a family with pets and a location close to town. It is a bit rustic, but has an up north feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home in a central convenient location
Our family had a relaxful vacation in Petoskey. This house is just a short walk away from downtown. Neighborhood is very safe and very quiet at nights. Home is nicely equipped with everything that you need and furnishings are all comfortable. Owner will leave very nice polished Petoskey stones for the tenants. Also, he played guitar for one of our wood burning bonfires on the deck. Owner is very approachable, sincere and friendly. A bonus for cat lovers is that there are several very friendly outdoorsy cats in the neighborhood that will greet you from time to time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeanette and Fred G., Washington Twp MI

4th with Friends
Very functional place, there’s plenty of sleeping space and the kitchen has what you will need. Well stocked with paper products (we don’t always have luck with that 🙀) Close enough to town and the pier if you don’t mind walking a bit, just don’t forget it’s uphill coming back!! The outside was a bit rough, but the inside was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia H., Kewadin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
The house worked well for us for a family wedding. Centrally located. Nice and warm!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Downtown, Cozy space. 1/2 the cost of Hotel Rooms. Petoskey Stones for group.
Al was super accommodating and genuinely caring in asking how our stay was. Top things for us was Close to Downtown, Cozy space and 1/2 the cost of Hotel Rooms. Petoskey Stones for group was a nice touch. Will return with group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miguel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
The house is just a short walk from downtown petoskey. Al was extremely welcoming and the house had everything we needed. Would deff stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Al the owner is a good man with a great place for friends, family or both to stay. If I should ever be in the area again I would gladly stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Walking distance to town. It was really nice that we could bring our dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Albert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend in Petoskey
Good location close to downtown restaurants and shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gillian A.

Would not recommend
First impression was the yard and deck. Both were poorly kept. Items in the house were held in place with wire and duct tape. Some kitchen items were not clean. Petosky stones from owner for guests was a nice touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022