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Little Bay Retreat: 2 Bedroom Downtown Petoskey!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Little Bay Retreat: 2 Bedroom Downtown Petoskey!

Historic 2 bedroom home located downtown Petoskey, just two blocks from restaurants, shopping, and picture perfect million dollar views of Little Traverse Bay. Walk anywhere in town from this location! This former carriage house has been tastefully updated to make your experience hassle free. You'll love the three seasons sunroom - it's a great spot for morning coffee and evening card games. Grab dinner downtown and stroll the waterfront before heading home for the night at Little Bay Retreat.

Property manager

Cam Braddock

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,465 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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

About the neighborhood

Map
Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Traverse History Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bear River Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Odawa Casino - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Back Lot Beer Garden - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Bay Retreat: 2 Bedroom Downtown Petoskey! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Bay Retreat: 2 Bedroom Downtown Petoskey!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Bay Retreat: 2 Bedroom Downtown Petoskey!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Bay Retreat: 2 Bedroom Downtown Petoskey! located?

Located in the heart of Petoskey, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Little Traverse History Museum and Lake Michigan. Bear River and Bear River Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Little Bay Retreat: 2 Bedroom Downtown Petoskey! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house
Great Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petosky vacation
Great location. Easy to walk to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas
Great place to stay. Had 11 people in for Xmas Eve dinner and it worked great!! Very functional house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cute house
Can't beat the location! Older home but very well decorated in a trendy style. Super comfy beds. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petosky Ski Trip
Outstanding property. Location is ideal for downtown Petosky and is convenient for local ski resorts. Cam is a great host. Very responsive to questions. Would definitely stay here again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf, Wine, Friends
Amazing location to walk downtown for great shopping and delicious food. The golf courses showcased some amazing fall color already and the wineries were top notch. Our favorite winery was Maple Moon. We will definitely stay here again. This home had so much personality and space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home in a Great Location
We really enjoyed our stay at the Little Bay Retreat. This smaller house can accommodate a good number of people, and it was very clean upon arrival. It's a few blocks north of the shops of the downtown area. The two TV's provide a variety of streaming services. My only recommendation would be to offer local cable TV.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home and location
This home was perfect for our family of 5 for nearly a week. The home is newly redone (fresh paint, carpet, floors) and was beautifully done. There was plenty of space for us to relax and not be on top of each other. Beds were comfortable and the house was clean. Kitchen has everything we needed to cook a couple of meals. Location could not be better - you can walk into town and to the waterfront in just a couple of minutes. The owner was responsive and friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stayed here with three friends for a couple nights. The property was easy to find, spacious, and very clean. We loved having a full-size fridge, microwave, and the option of using a Keurig (pods provided) or a full size auto-drip coffee pot. The beds were comfy, and the upstairs bathroom had a ton of counter space. With four of us, it was nice having a half bath on the ground floor, too. It's just a short walk into the downtown area or to the waterfront. There is a slight incline, though, which may pose some difficulty for people with mobility issues. Overall, we felt it was the perfect property and hope to book it again for next year's trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer M., Wellington, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location and town
Very centrally located property for our visit to Petoskey. Walked all over, though the town was pretty much done by 10 pm. Unfortunately it was a few hot June days and the house has no air conditioning. In addition, almost all windows do not open. No air movement made for some pretty uncomfortable nights. Fans helped a little, but a couple window air conditioners in the bedrooms upstairs would be a very welcome addition. We would not stay here again if the forecast called for any warm days at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn B.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
A very nice place to stay in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We love Petoskey. Traveled with our 1 year old and had all of the accommodations of home. Cam the host was very responsive. The property was very clean and well maintained. We were able to walk to wherever we wanted from the house. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property perfect location
We had the best stay and location was perfect. We were able to walk everywhere downtown. Seamless check in. Host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Julie L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dusty musty- disappointing
Received code for front door in the morning on day of reservation. Host gave ideas for unloading of luggage, however, difficult to park car on driveway and get out safely with dangerous 5 foot drop off out the driver side door. Picked up and appeared vacuumed, but terribly dusty baseboards and dusty old carpeting. Kitchen floor sticky. In general, it was not clean as some reviews had stated it was. No window covering in one bedroom window. No screen on one window so difficult to get fresh air. Questionable GFI outlet in bathroom. BEWARE for those who have dust allergies -I was sneezing and ill entire time while in the building. JACK and Jill bathroom on second floor. Steep steps for our 83 year old guest. Plenty of coffee and location was close to downtown eating and shops. Bed linens were soft and comfortable. We basically felt would could hack it for a few days, but we were extremely disappointed and spent as little time as possible in the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Peggy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property needs a lot work and repairs.
Petoskey is a great city and the location of this property is great for easy access to the city. But this property is in need of lots of repairs--missing light fixtures in both bedrooms, no cover on the kitchen light. Lots of light bulbs out or missing. Carpets were dirty-especially the stairs. Property was not landscaped or mowed--weeds and mulch running into the drive. Only one burner on the stove was working. I have stayed in many other VRBO properties around the US and this was by far one of the least cared for properties. I understand that items can get worn and a bit dated but all the missing lights and bulbs and overall disarray was not what I have experienced in the past nor what I expected. There was also a broken partially open light socket in the bathroom with no ground fault apparent. House was supposed large enough for 8 people. We had four bath towels, 3 hand towels and ONE face cloth (wash cloth). We were told there were extra linens in the closet--which was in total disarray. There were a few more bath towels but that was it. This house was by far the worse maintained house in a very lovely neighborhood. Lastly, the housekeeping was not what I have experienced with other VRBO properties--very disappointed to know what we were charged for cleaning and the house did not look clean--floors did not look moped, carpets did not look vacuumed, fixtures were stained--Very disappointing for such a great neighborhood and great little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We usually stay at the Perry, one block away, but they raised their prices. This little house was perfect for us and a lot more affordable. An opportunity would be to upgrade the toilet in the half bath. Outside of that, it worked well for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petoskey VRBO
Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Petoskey
We loved the location of the house. We were able to walk to the shopping district in 5 minutes and we were able to walk down to the water in 5-10 minutes depending where you wanted to go. Highly recommend if you plan to access the social district. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Very clean and in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean!
Very clean and a fantastic location. Bed was incredibly comfortable. Kitchen had silverware and dishes. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Susan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Great location, everything you need! Close to shopping, casino and restaurants! Older home but clean! Only bad thing is parking. One vehicle and if you have a bigger vehicle it is tight! Would stay here again anytime in the area. Owner was very quick to answer any questions. No issues while there so we didn’t contact him then.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great location! Comfy beds! Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We enjoyed our stay! Everything that we needed for a family ski weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022