"Endless Sunsets on the Bay" Clean and cozy, walk to water.
House in Petoskey, MI
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
This is the most unique property in the area. Not only is it on Lake Michigan—you can walk 170’ to the water’s edge without crossing a single street—it is also in Petoskey, just three blocks from the famous Gaslight shopping district of Petoskey where one can go to concerts, live theater and casual to fine dining. Only 50' or so from the front door is the Little Traverse Wheelway bicycle path that goes 26.7 miles from Charlevoix north to Harbor Springs with a 32 mile spur called the North Western State Trail that takes you to Mackinaw City. Also within three blocks are the local hospital, the marina, a small sandy beach, the lighthouse pier, the softball fields, the Historical Museum and the Bear River for Salmon fishing.
Views of magnificent Michigan sunsets blend from the sky into the water at the horizon, unobstructed by trees typical of views across inland lakes.
The house itself has a personality unobtainable from typical hotel accommodations with its Victorian cottage style bedroom (Queen bed), Knotty Pine bedroom (bunk beds-full on bottom, twin on top), unique ceiling fans(remote-controlled), a pass-through window between the kitchen and living room, track and mood lighting, bookshelves flanking the gas fireplace, a mini-bar, a 65" smart TV with surround sound, a huge sectional sofa (double sleeper), a twin sleeper Loveseat and the wall of windows that overlook Little Traverse Bay.
Please read the house rules. Continuing with the reservation indicates your agreement to the house rules.
Views of magnificent Michigan sunsets blend from the sky into the water at the horizon, unobstructed by trees typical of views across inland lakes.
The house itself has a personality unobtainable from typical hotel accommodations with its Victorian cottage style bedroom (Queen bed), Knotty Pine bedroom (bunk beds-full on bottom, twin on top), unique ceiling fans(remote-controlled), a pass-through window between the kitchen and living room, track and mood lighting, bookshelves flanking the gas fireplace, a mini-bar, a 65" smart TV with surround sound, a huge sectional sofa (double sleeper), a twin sleeper Loveseat and the wall of windows that overlook Little Traverse Bay.
Please read the house rules. Continuing with the reservation indicates your agreement to the house rules.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Petoskey, MI
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Reviews
10.0
It’s very convenient to be able to walk to downtown Petoskey. and beautiful Lake Michigan is right outside your door.
10.0
We really enjoyed being so close to Bayfront Park West. It was a short walk to all things Great! The house was cozy, very clean and well stocked. We would absolutely stay there again.
10.0
Location was prefect, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Extremely well equipped and quite possibly the cleanest and most organized rental we have ever had. My only complaint (if I had to give one) would be the bedrooms are very small and the queen bed was really squeaky. We would definitely rent this property again.
10.0
Just what we were looking for! Great location; loved being so close to the water and town!
10.0
This house has everything needed for a lovely stay in Petoskey.
10.0
This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed here. Easy walk to downtown Petoskey and a lovely weekend!
10.0
This was our 2nd stay at this house and again everything was clean and as advertised. Connie is very responsive with all our requests. We will definitely be staying again.
10.0
Great home right on Little Traverse Bay. Everything you could possibly need was provided. Host was very communicative and ensured everything was as expected.
Close to downtown area and an easy walk if desired along the Wheelway. Or enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the walkers and dogs pass by while enjoying the waterfront view.
Will definitely return! Listing is exactly what we arrived to.
10.0
What a wonderful spot to relax with family and friends. The bedrooms are a bit cozy but the beds are comfy. The living room is wonderful. Lots of space and good seating to enjoy time with friends or just gaze out at the bay. The fireplace created a warm spot to relax on a blustery winter evening.
10.0
This is a sweet two bedroom home adjacent to park and trail. We enjoyed beautiful fall foliage and walked each day along the trail. Great multiuse trail!
Our host was great!
We recommend you consider this property for your visit to Petosky and the area.
10.0
Very nice stay. The house was perfect, overlooking a park with walking trails and quiet neighborhood. I would stay here again.
8.0
Place is reasonably nice inside. Not much in the kitchen as it relates to cooking and eating, so it's very minimal. We considered brining our dog, but when the owner asked us for a photo (which we thought was quite odd), we passed. For reference, he's in training to be a therapy dog through Pet Partners, so he's not some yahoo. She went so far as to even stop by halfway through our stay to clearly see if we brough our dog, but actually blamed it on red squirrels trying to get into the attic (weird...). Moreover, she said she texted us, but it was a landline, of which, it was my phone and we had been communicating the entire time.
The adult bed was horribly squeaky and I couldn't sleep in the same room with my wife since I'm such a light sleeper.
Some blinds were broken in the kitchen, which made the place look run down.
Again, the location is great, but I won't stay here next time, not so much because of the place, but the owner was odd.
10.0
No one can care more about the comfort and well-being of her guests than Connie. This rental has become a second home for us, if only for two weeks a year. We were fortunate to secure a reservation for next year and will be back for Fall 2024. Steve and Marva Tripp, Shenandoah Texas.
10.0
I’ll be back!!!!
10.0
My wife and I stayed with our two boys (7 and 11). The house was clean and had plenty of space for our stuff. There was a shed in the back where we were able to stow our 4 bikes. The kitchen had pretty much everything needed to make dinner, which we did on half of the nights.
The house is close to the lake, but you can't really swim right there. The coast is too rocky to get in. There is sand on the beaches just a little to the west, but it was just dropped on top some of the rocks about 15' from the water's edge. It didn't extend into the water. If you want a beach, you can go to Petoskey State Park. There is sand there and it is a little easier to get in and out. They have a day pass for $11 or an annual pass for $39.
We walked to town several times. You could get there within 15 minutes via a tunnel under the main road. It brings you into town right next to a pretzel place, which you should visit.
The bike path next to the house was very useful. We took it pretty far East, but it gets crowded around the marina and town. We wanted to go West too, but the path was closed about 2 miles from the house, which forces you up onto the main road. Because of this, we were not able to go that way. It would have been really nice because the ride towards Charlevoix would have been less crowded and had great views all along the way.
We would stay here again. This is a great place to base your Northern Michigan explorations. You can get to all the attractions quickly!
10.0
The house was clean and walking or biking distance to everything. Very nice getaway right on the lake and the host is great! Would definitely book again!
10.0
Perfect place for a northern Michigan getaway! Located within a short walking distance to downtown, this place looks out over Little Traverse Bay and the Wheelway bike path. It is cozy and immaculately clean. The owner was very responsive to our needs and worked to make sure we were happy with the accommodations. The gardens around the house are beautiful and help to make this a fantastic place to experience Petoskey.
10.0
Amazing view! House is very clean and comfortable and provides everything needed for your stay.
8.0
Location is close to everything. Love being by the water. House was clean and efficient. Deck could have been a bit cleaner. Overall it was a good week. I would come again.
10.0
Listing is spot on. Communication with Connie, owner, was an excellent experience. If you like sunsets, being close to the water, walking distance to town and a spotless home, this is the place for you. My wife and I found our new happy place.
10.0
Great property for a single person or small family. Little Traverse Wheelway & Bayfront Park right outside the door. Leave your vehicle in the driveway and walk to everything Petoskey has to offer. Connie is a great host.
10.0
We loved our stay here because of the view, location, cozy fireplace and the extra touches of comfort. I know how much the owner cares for our comfort level by the quality of the toilet paper. Thank you. We had a great time.
10.0
The views are even better than the pictures posted. House is right on the lake and extremely clean. Connie was super responsive and helpful. Coming back next year!
10.0
We had a nice stay and the home was spotless! The location is great for walking downtown or along the trail.
10.0
We absolutely loved our stay! We visited Petoskey to ski, and the location was perfect to go to any resort, and the bay was beautiful and easily accessible. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The setup is cozy, especially with the fireplace for a winter stay. Thank you for a helping make our family vacation memorable!
10.0
Property is in a beautiful and very convenient location. Communication with Connie was easy and all done ahead of the reservation. The home itself had everything that was needed and is well kept. Would recommend it to anyone traveling to NW MI.
10.0
The house was very clean and everything was exactly as shown in the pictures. Connie is wonderful to work with and is very responsive to all questions.
10.0
Love staying at this property! My go to spot when visiting petoskey, can’t wait to bring bikes and and advantage of the bike path just outside.
Great location and views of the lake! Couldn’t ask for a better experience, thank you!
10.0
Great location - close to both shore and downtown. The home was spotless. Communication was quick and easy, Connie was very responsive.
10.0
We really appreciated the attention and care the owner shows in this property. It was a comfortable and quite pleasant place. It was great to see the bay from the generous windows. The living area is a highlight in its comfort…gas fireplace, great view, comfortable furniture. The place was spotless.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay in Petoskey The house was clean, big enough, and close to the water and town. We liked being able to walk to restaurants and shopping. It was nice to have a view of the water too.
10.0
We were very pleased with our vacation home. I was so much nicer than staying in a hotel. The listing doesn't tell you about how wonderful the location is. The city was working on an area directly next to the house, which is only going to add to the surrounding area. Perfectly restful spot and an amazing view of the lake.
10.0
Location was quiet. The proximity to town, the bike path and a lovely municipal park right outside the door were pleasant conveniences. Home was spotless and Connie was delightful to work with. COuldn't have asked for a better week.
10.0
Fabulous location on the bike trail, views of Little Traverse Bay, access to the Park, beach, downtown. Spacious kitchen, living room. Connie extremely helpful and responsive. Very detailed instruction and onfo related to house, tv, neighborhood, dining, recreation nearby. All in all one of our best vrbo stays ever.
10.0
Don't look anywhere else!
Our stay was amazing! This house was extremely clean. Perfect location lake is a very short walk, just out the door practically. Gaslight district is so close, you can walk to go shopping or out to eat. Bike path is next to house. This was such a wonderful spot.
Connie is extremely sweet, kind and friendly. If you need anything or had questions. Connie was easy to get in touch with. My daughter was looking for a Petoskey stone. Connie sent a message after we left, she had ask if she had found a stone? She was going to send one. My daughter had been going through a tough time.. She went above and beyond, her kindness meant alot to us.
Listening to the lake was the perfect way to relax!
10.0
Small but comfortable, very well located for access to bay and downtown, very clean, clear communication from host. Beautiful sunsets!
10.0
Very nice!
Great location on the bay! Spent every evening watching the sunset. A short walk into town. Very clean! Great communication. Would definitely stay again. Thanks!
10.0
Great place!
This was our second time staying at the house and had a great time. Perfect location, central to all the activities Petoskey has to offer and a great view of the water. Beautiful sunsets every night!
10.0
Great place to stay and look for Petoskey stones
Clean, well cared for properly. Great communication. Would definitely recommend this property.
10.0
Hidden gem-Fantastic location
What a great find in petoskey! So many water views and walking/bike paths to get downtown for shopping and restaurants, hiking along the bear river or beach combing for petoskey stones, this place has it all!
Will definitely book again, would be lovely in the fall.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Petoskey?
The average price for a rental in Petoskey is $309 per night. This rental is $6 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at "Endless Sunsets on the Bay" Clean and cozy, walk to water.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is "Endless Sunsets on the Bay" Clean and cozy, walk to water. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at "Endless Sunsets on the Bay" Clean and cozy, walk to water.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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