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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81875 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Tunnel of Trees
    5 min drive
  • Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery
    5 min drive
  • Donald Ross Memorial Course
    11 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    41 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Harbor Springs

With a stay at this vacation home in Harbor Springs (Birchwood Farms), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Tunnel of Trees. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 5 min drive
  • The Highlands - 21 min drive
  • Heather Golf Course at Boyne Highlands - 22 min drive
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 23 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State Road Provisions - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pier Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Slopeside Lounge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Highlands at Harbor Springs Main Dining Room - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Zoo Bar - ‬21 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.

Pet-Friendly Harbor Springs Home Near Ski Resorts!

High-End Finishes | By Snowmobile + Cross-Country Trails | Community Amenities | ~ 9 Mi to Ski | Pet Friendly w/ Fee

Designed to impress, this modern 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers an upscale interior, lush forest views, and a chef's kitchen. Working remotely? This vacation rental comes equipped with high-speed WiFi, too. With easy access to tons of trails, as well as a location within 15 minutes of the slopes at Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob Ski Resorts, this updated oasis is sure to please!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom Suite 1: 1 king bed, 1 sleeper sofa
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed, 1 sleeper sofa
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds, 1 sleeper sofa

BIRCHWOOD FARMS COUNTRY CLUB AMENITIES (optional addt’l fee, $750 in-season (May 1 to Sep 30), $250 for off-season, 7-night min stay required-in season)
- 27-hole golf course, clubhouse, playground
- Tennis courts, seasonal heated pool, fitness center

HOME FEATURES
- Smart TV, electric fireplace
- Farmhouse dining table
- Laptop-friendly workspace w/ printer
- Deck w/ lounge chairs
- En-suite balcony
- Gas grill, fire pit

CHEF’S KITCHEN
- All major appliances, including dishwasher
- Breakfast bar w/ seating
- Cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware
- Coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle

GENERAL
- Free WiFi (400 Mbps)
- Washer/dryer, towels/linens
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryers
- Central heating & air conditioning

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, stairs required

FAQ
- Resort fee (paid prior to arrival)
- 4WD recommended in winter
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing driveway & backyard)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip, 1 dog max)

PARKING
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Garage (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- 2 miles to Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
- 8 miles to Boyne Highlands Resort
- 10 miles to Nubs Nob Ski Resort
- 11 miles to Petoskey State Park
- 14 miles to Gabriel Farms & Winery
- 20 miles to Pellston Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $120 fee (+ fees & taxes, 1 dog max)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires stairs to access
- To use Birchwood amenities, renters are required to pay for the access fee for up to 6 guests. The access fee is $750 in-season (May 1 to Sep 30) and $250 for off-season. This is only required if you are going to use Birchwood amenities. Also, a minimum stay of 7 nights is required during in-season to use the amenities
- 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front porch facing the porch and front yard/driveway, and 1 camera is on the back patio facing the patio and backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras do not actively record video or sound while guests are in residence
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a sofa bed and a washer/dryer.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Smartphone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,875 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Note from host: A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.

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 and a first aid kit
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

New! Contemporary Golfer's Hideaway Walk to Links
450382

Pet-Friendly Harbor Springs Home Near Ski Resorts! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cecile L., Waterford Mi.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get Away
Beautiful Home and surrounding. Lacks in furnishings if more than 4 people. Kitchen needs attention
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
The inside was clean and nice and well equipped. We were using the garage to come in and out and two days into our stay the changed to garage code, which was weird and annoying especially since the front door had lots of spider webs by it(it’s in the woods so I understand, but even more reason why we should be able to have garage use.). The reason they gave us was because prior visitors were tracking in dirt. We never wear shoes inside, so it felt unfair for us to have this taken away without any notice. We actually thought the garage was broken and had to reach out to them. They did not have any type of accommodations for the beach, so if you plan on going bring your own beach towels, chairs and toys.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family trip UP North
The house was well maintained and big enough for our group of 8 (6 adults, 2 kids). Shuye was easy to reach with any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, a pleasant stay but could benefit from a few improvements.
This is a pleasing place to spend a few days or a week. Rooms are large and spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The bathrooms are OK. The walk-in showers were appreciated but, the master bathroom had low water pressure. The kitchen was not as well-stocked as other reviews would have you believe. The knife block had no sharp knives. Even the bread knife had difficulty slicing a baguette. Only one wine glass. All the other glasses were more for soda than an 'adult' beverage. The kitchen would also benefit from more utensils. One of the most noticeable things about the house was the amount of plastic. I understand that this is a rental property but, I would have expected the builders to have built it to a spec that is befitting the location. The entire 'brick' fireplace is plastic panels. I've never anything like it before. The dining table and chairs are plastic, not wood. Kitchen cabinets are low quality. Minor issues maybe but, it cheapens such a nice house, particularly one that commands a high rent in peak season. I think that not providing a garage door opener is a 'miss'. I suspect that they may have provided one previously but too many went missing. The driveway is steep and winding but, it was well plowed. At least the listing clearly warns people of it so, one really should not complain about it as others have done. We have stayed in 40+ rental houses, in many different countries. Overall, I would give this a 3.8. I doubt that we'd return.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family
We loved our stay here. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean and the communication was great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could have been fine but….
When we arrived there was no Kleenex or bars of soap. There were no instructions about how to use anything. No remote for garage door, no remote for the gas fireplace that is the main feature of the living room. Literally half of the lights did not work. There was no light in the bedroom closet. I contacted the property manager 4 times via email and once by phone. Non responsive except to say she was having trouble with her email. There were weeds in the planters and the grass hadn’t been mowed in a long time. On the plus side, the house was clean and there were paper towels, laundry detergent and dish washer pods. The beds (two of them we slept in) were very comfortable though the pillows weren’t great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Rochester, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home nestled in the woods
Beautiful home, perfect for gathering with family and friends for a ski vacation. Three spacious bedrooms all on separate floors; each with its own full sized bathroom. The main floor has a large table and barstool area which provided plenty of space for dining. The driveway could have been a bit tricky, but the property manager made sure it was properly maintained for our safety. Appreciated the ski rack in the garage, helped to keep everything organized. Great experience overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Doug N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birchwood golf
Very nice,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Jonathan L.

Disappointing
This place has potential but it has been managed badly. We discovered ants in the upstairs bedroom and bathroom. We also had to deal with flies on a daily basis. This was advertised as an upscale place but for what we paid, it fell short. The owner, however, was very upset about our issues and was extremely attentive in trying to remedy the problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tay m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This property was the perfect weekend getaway in the Harbor Springs area. Great stay and extremely well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Brittney V., Detroit

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Home!
Overall, the house was very nice and clean. Beautiful windows and privacy which was a plus! Just a couple issues with our stay. The home stayed almost unbearably cold. I’m sure its just a matter of resetting the thermostat but it made our stay uncomfortable. Secondly, all the sofa beds are NOT actual beds. More like couch cushions that roll out on the floor. This was unfortunate because we were expecting everyone to have an actual bed. Lastly, and perhaps most important, the driveway is extremely steep. When we stayed it was snowing pretty badly. Even with a SUV we almost slid off the driveway a couple times. (We’re seasoned MI drivers) The owner reached out after our stay to see how everything went. I certainly appreciated that and her being open to feedback! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Wonderland
Great family vacation! We arrived into a winter wonderland arriving while 7 inches of fresh snow was falling. Driveway was cleaned off early in the morning Which was super helpful because it’s very steep. The house looks to be redone recently, a great view from the open windows throughout the family room and kitchen. The kitchen had everything I needed to cook for a big family dinner. Beds were comfortable and ski slopes are close. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., Rockford

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway!
beautiful scenery! Driveway is steep so in the snow made it a bit scary but the host was super transparent about it! we went to Boyne highlands for the weekend and it was great! Grocery stores nearby as well. we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

katherine l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor Getaway
Wonderful accommodations! Owner and Property manager are delightful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jess P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication
First, the property has been updated even more than the photos showed. Was a pleasant surprise. The location was great. We were a quick drive to so many locations. We had a small hiccup with the heat, but communication with the property manager and owner were great. Even followed up on our stay. Great option!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Gordon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay at Thu, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 16 Property ID 9593437 NEW! Contemporary Golfer's Hideaway, Walk
We absolutely loved the area in which the property was located. Access to the Birchwood Farms Country Club was the critical factor in our loving the time we spent there. However would not stay at this property again because there was a terrible smell that emanated from the garage (our main way of entry) and permeated into the house just enough make us all just a little bit sick and uncomfortable. We managed but that was not fun. If that smell could be eradicated we would most certainly consider staying there again. One other note, is that we felt that the cost per day was about 30-40% too high due having to deal with that god awful smell
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Very clean and recently updated. Larger than expected and a smooth rental experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021