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

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Exterior
Golf
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Harbor Springs, MI
  • Harbor Springs Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Highlands
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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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)
This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Donald Ross Memorial Course. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Michigan and a few minutes from Andrew J. Blackbird Museum
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tony and Diane Morse

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy & Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, clean place

Sweet little place - very clean and convenient to anyplace you'd like to go in Harbor Springs/Petoskey. Nice hosts with good communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Harbor springs gem

We stayed for spring break and it was truly a great getaway. Great for the pup and kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Greg R

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roehm

Great place and host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Detlef W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Skiing Getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Third time we’ve stayed here. Excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D., Howell, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great place to stay and only a 6-8 min drive to the highlands or nubs. The owner was very responsive and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed for a ski trip weekend

Great place!! The house was very clean, very quaint, perfect for a couples stay. Good communication from the host. Close to a lot of things downtown. Would highly recommend, and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Great place! The host are excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house with perfect location!

My husband and I stayed here for the second time and it was fantastic! Great location close to ski hills, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey. The house is very clean and has everything you need for a great stay. Very dog friendly and really kind host! I’d highly recommend this property and host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, well appointed, super easy communication/check in.

Has everything a small family needs, well appointed kitchen, good location for skiing. Easy communication with the owner. Will definitely stay again. Its got a mini room the kids loved, so 1bdr .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect place to stay and ski

My wife and I spent a few days in this beautiful house skiing on Boyne Highlands. That was perfect place for us to stay - nice clean house with 5 minutes drive to the slopes. Good and very quiet with all what we need. Full kitchen with dishwasher, laundry if you need one and a lot of space for two of us. Will come again next year for our traditional Xmas skiing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

William R.

Busy road next to property

The road is a very busy route for local commuters which was a concern for us with our dog traveling with us. We kept her on a leash all of the times when we were outside. This is a very cute and well maintained rental property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location for a home base

Rental was an excellent location for day trips to explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysha K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Gabrielle L., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Couldn’t be better!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

P-B T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable

Loved our stay. Gave location a 4 star because of the busyness of the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Lelia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice clean home

The home was very clean. They need comfortable seating for people to relax with watching TV. Also a clock nedded for living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the little nook filled with books & puzzles! I enjoyed walking downtown although State St was a tad tricky for the first part of the journey (no sidewalks). I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Conveniently located for Harbor Springs, Petoskey and Mackinaw City
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L., Odessa, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

A great place to stay for the two of us. Very comfortable and close to everything we wanted to see. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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