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Rustic 5-bedroom cottage with private beach near Harbor Springs

2.0 star property
Family-friendly cottage in Harbor Springs

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, MI
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Highlands
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harbor Springs

This cottage places you next to Lake Michigan and within a mile (2 km) of Petoskey State Park. This cottage welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Petoskey State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Highlands - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 32 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive - 26.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬5 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.

Rustic 5-bedroom cottage with private beach near Harbor Springs

Menonaqua Beach is waiting for you! This rustic, 1950s, five-bedroom cottage offers the best of both worlds with a private beach on Little Traverse Bay and a backyard of tranquil woods within the Menonaqua Conservancy forest and a pristine, spring-fed trout stream. With a mix of queen, full, twin, and bunk beds, a simple galley kitchen and open great room, this cozy retreat is perfect for large families or groups of friends. You'll find a a spacious patio with bay views, a custom built wood-burning fireplace, outdoor fire pit, space heaters, washer/dryer, and WiFi to make your stay comfortable and convenient. Two fully remodeled bathrooms with showers and a bonus half bath ensure everyone has space to freshen up. Walk the beach or boardwalk for just a quarter mile to make use of the amenities-packed Menonaqua Beach Club Association beach and pavilion and enjoy access to the historic Menonaqua Inn for books, games and events. Enjoy your time at Beachbound!
The cottage is heated and features 2.5 bathrooms and space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. The cottage also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please remove sheets and pillow cases and leave them on top of the beds you used, and leave used towels in a pile in the showers. This makes laundry service much easier on our cleaning crew!
Feel free to leave any pantry items (coffee, tea, sugar, baking supplies, canned goods) and refrigerated condiments or unopened items in the fridge and freezer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Harbor Springs, just steps from Lake Michigan. You'll also find Petoskey State Park and Crooked Lake within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does Rustic 5-bedroom cottage with private beach near Harbor Springs have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 18.2 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rustic 5-bedroom cottage with private beach near Harbor Springs ?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Rustic 5-bedroom cottage with private beach near Harbor Springs .

Reviews

Rustic 5-bedroom cottage with private beach near Harbor Springs Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghan Z., Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a really wonderful week here and would stay again! Perfect location and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

This cute cottage was perfect for our family stay this summer in Northern Michigan. It has great access to a private beach and is near many activities in Harbor Springs and Petoskey. We had such a lovely stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025