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One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, Bird's Nest Cottage offers a cozy retreat with its recently remodeled interior and large deck. Unwind in this charming cottage surrounded by rolling hills, bike trails, beaches and golf courses.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails

This charming, cozy cottage is conveniently located to downtown Harbor Springs, as well as bike trails, beaches, golf, wineries, and ski hills. Enjoy the recently remodeled interior, new bed, large deck, and view of rolling hills. Just minutes to the shops and dining of Harbor Springs and Petoskey. The Bird’s Nest Cottage is the perfect place to perch for your Northern Michigan getaway. (sleeps 2)

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
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

Only 1 1 2 Miles To Downtown
Only 1 1/2 Miles to Downtown Harbor Springs
Only 1 1/2 Miles to Downtown Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

  • Harbor Springs Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tunnel of Trees - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • The Highlands - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 10 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Muer Kitchens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪State Road Provisisons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gurney's Harbor Bottle Shop - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails located?

Located in the heart of Harbor Springs, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Andrew J. Blackbird Museum, and Donald Ross Memorial Course. Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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One mile from downtown Harbor Springs, close to golfing, beaches & bike trails Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alysha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

This was the perfect place just north of town for us to spend a fall retreat! The hosts responded quickly when contacted, check in was a breeze, and we thought the rental provided everything we needed for our 5-day stay! I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Detlef W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Skiing Getaway

Lovely nest close to ski areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Greg R

Great location and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Weekend

Great place for my wife and dog to use as a base for a ski weekend. Close to Harbor Springs fir evening dinners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbor Springs Bird's Nest

We thoroughly enjoyed our Bird's Nest winter getaway. It was very convenient to be closely located to the local ski hills, Harbor Springs, local trails, and the Tunnel of Trees. The owners were very proactive in ensuring the property was accessible thru multiple snow events.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbor Springs Getaway

The home was located in a very convenient location for us. Just outside of Harbor Springs. It was nice and clean and check-in was a breeze. We received good communication from the owners and the home had all the conveniences that we were looking for. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HIDDEN GEM

Ok the hosts are great, the location is perfect and this is just a great space to get away!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family stay

Tony and Diane are wonderful hosts. Very helpful and quick to respond to questions or requests. Their place is very clean and cosy with everything you could need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Break

Wonderfully decorated property in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small white cottage

Meet family up there and was great to have the family over for meals. Shopped in town and went to Nubs Nob skiing. Everything was very close by. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So convenient

This VRBO was perfect for us for our ski weekend. It was very conveniently located to the slopes and downtown Harbor Springs. It was comfortable clean and very quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

The house was perfect! Very clean and had everything we needed for a weekend stay! Diane even left dog treats for our two pups who traveled with us. Location is excellent! Very close to ski hills and downtown Harbor Springs. We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Katie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient little place

The place was in a very convenient location! Some issues checking in, but the host was pretty quick to respond. The house also smelled pretty damp like an old house, but it definitely served it's purpose!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jan J., Auburn Hills, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Golf trip

The house was very comfortable and clean. There's no backyard though for the dog which I did not realize when I booked it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute House

Cute house. Clean. Nice location near Harbor Springs. Nice to have all of the condiments there, laundry detergent etc. Would recommend getting a sofa bed for the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great internet coverage

We have traveled for almost a full week before getting to Harbor Springs. the places we stayed before internet coverage was spotty at best. It was nice to catch up on business needs. We also enjoy all the travel information you supplied. It was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard I., Ormond Beach, Florida. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect small house for two people

Nice little house about one mile from downtown Harbor Springs. Perfect for a couple. Actually I would call it a cottage. Kitchen is fairly well stocked. Could use some wine glasses and a good set of knives otherwise it was perfect. Would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Won6

This property was just what we were looking for. It was tastefully decorated, exceptionally clean and well stocked with all necessities. Very close to Harbor Springs and other places of interest were easily accessible. The hosts were the best. They were helpful and exceptionally responsive to any concerns we had. We've already booked some time here for next year.
Stayed 38 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irwin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4-Night Stay in a Lovely Home

The house is clean, well-furnished and well-equipped, and very comfortable. We used the house as our base for several days of visiting friends, sightseeing, and fishing, so while we were not there much, we enjoyed the time we did spend there. We misinterpreted the distance from downtown Harbor Springs—we thought it would be an easy walk and didn’t realize that there were no sidewalks for about a mile, but the drive to down was easy. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigayle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Wedding

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a friend’s wedding weekend. Very convenient to the downtown area and helped us save some money. When we arrived it felt unusually humid. I reached out to Diane to see if they had a dehumidifier we could use. She made a special trip after work to bring us one which made it so much more comfortable! Great hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit to this cute cottage

This is a cute, clean, well-stocked, comfortable cottage. The owners were very accommodating, even letting us know the cottage was available a bit early the day of arrival. We brought a tether for our dog only to find they already have one available near the deck. The cottage is close to town which is very convenient, but the road can be busy which is why I gave 4 stars to location. I would definitely stay here again!
Chillin' on the deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage it had everything you needed and easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dena O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Owner is very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, well maintained house and everything was meticulously organized and easy to find! It has a country feel but is conveniently close to town and lakes. I would like to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbor Springs over the 4th

Property was well appointed and cozy. Great location (near Harbor Springs) and quiet.We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025