Downtown Harbor Springs! Close to everything!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Harbor Springs, MI

Harbor Springs Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Nub's Nob Ski Area
‪13 min drive‬
The Highlands
‪14 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Charming and convenient! “The Bones Cottage” is the perfect spot for your Harbor Springs vacation! Literally steps away from shops, restaurants, beach and marina. Minutes from Golf and ski! Recently remodeled with new kitchen and new bathrooms everything is clean and bright.
You’ll love sitting on the front porch watching the world go by. Bikes and scooters available for tooling around town. Beach chairs too!

Property manager

Elizabeth Koenen

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this holiday home is on a lake. Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Donald Ross Memorial Course and Tunnel of Trees. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.

Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

Harbor Springs Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Petoskey State Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
The Highlands - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 16 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive
‪City Park Grill - ‬17 min drive
‪Subway - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Harbor Springs! Close to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Harbor Springs! Close to everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Harbor Springs! Close to everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Harbor Springs! Close to everything! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Lake Michigan. Donald Ross Memorial Course and Harbor Springs Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Baker l.

9 Sept 2024

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

Love Harbor Springs

Loved this house and location. Would stay here again on our next visit to Harbor Springs!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

16 Jul 2024

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

Bones Cottage

Very comfortable and great proximity to all Harbor Springs has to offer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

17 Aug 2024

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

Comfortable + Relaxing Stay

Clean, well appointed home. Great access to downtown Harbor Springs. Hosts were very communicative.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leena S.

21 Jul 2024

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

Harbor Springs Summer Vacation

The property was lovely-a close walk to Downtown Harbor Springs and a close drive to other beaches and cities. The house was very clean, comfortable and accommodating. We had a great time and look forward to another visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

25 Jul 2023

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

Wonderful Vaca

Perfect place for our family.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

10 Jun 2024

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

Beautiful cottage close to everything

The house was clean, well, equipped, and very comfortable. We loved being able to easily walk around town, around the Harbor and up to Bluff Road. Very convenient location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

9 Sept 2024

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

Great, comfortable home

Comfortable and well stocked home for 5 ladies reuniting. Everything worked without flaw and we cooked almost all meals in a fantastic kitchen. Cute and spacious. Well located to all we wanted to see in this part of Michigan. Beautiful trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

20 Jun 2023

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

Location Location Location!

The house has everything - recently updated and the location is ideal to explore Harbor Springs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon G.

2 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Cottage In A Great Location

Wonderful stay at the cottage, with my family of five. Great location, everything in Harbor Springs is walkable. Cottage was very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

31 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful Ski Trip Location

We had a great time at this cottage - close to everything and beautifully decorated. Our older teenagers loved the space and it was nice to walk/park near restaurants and shops - plus, we were 15 minutes from Boyne and Nubs. Definitely staying there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

24 Aug 2023

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

Delightful house in Harbor Springs

We loved our stay at the Bones Cottage. The house was so well appointed and equipped making our stay very comfortable. We loved the porch and the location can’t be beat! We hope to return soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

25 Sept 2023

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

Bones Cottage Convenience

The property is perfectly situated for a wonderful time in Harbor Springs, just a block off of downtown. Well appointed, room for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

19 Sept 2023

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

Awesome

Great location and cozy home

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

21 Aug 2023

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

Bones Cottage

Perfectly located, well appointed home. Walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants and beaches. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

27 Jun 2023

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

Summer vacation

House was beautiful and clean. We loved the location which was walking distance to beach, dining and downtown shops. We can’t wait to come back again next summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

10 Oct 2023

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

Two Thumbs Up

Location is perfect and the house was just as listed. Wonderful experience in the space and with communication with the owner. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Jul 2023

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

Perfect location!

This was an amazing house for a college friends reunion! There was plenty of space and the house was very clean with everything we needed. The best part was the location. We were able to walk to town several times a day easily. Definitely recommend this home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyse S.

24 Jun 2023

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

The perfect cottage!

We had a wonderful stay at The Bones Cottage. The house was clean, well stocked, and provided more than enough space for our family of five. The location is probably the best situated house in Harbor Springs - a block up from Main Street and near all the businesses we wanted to try. The host was kind, responsive, and more than willing to help. We had a great vacation and can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

7 Aug 2023

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

Perfect House!

This house is located right in town (1 minute walk to lots of stuff!) and has everything! We enjoyed the fire pit, front porch, and well-appointed rooms. The hose has thought of everything, and everything is nice. Power strips on both sides of the bed, well-equipped kitchen, fluffy towels, nice lawn chairs. House was super clean, too! We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth L.

25 Aug 2022

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

Great location

Great location, walking distance to all of Harbor Springs. Beautiful home, with all the amenities one would need. Was not aware that the one bathroom upstairs is located in one of the bedrooms - not ideal but ok for us as it was all family. The owner was terrific with communication and response. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G., Rindge

9 Jun 2023

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

Lovely cottage in the perfect location!

The Bones Cottage was the perfect location for our family to stay! We were in town in May for a memorial service. Several extended family members also rented houses in town, so it was very convenient to be able to walk to see each another and meet in town for dinner. The cottage itself is lovely, very comfortable and well appointed. Communication with Elizabeth was topnotch- she was easy to reach, thorough and very helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

14 Jul 2023

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

Beautiful and functional home in excellent location

Adorable vacation house which suited our group of 4 adults (2 couples) and 2 teens well. The kitchen is well-stocked. Nice layout with one bathroom downstairs and one upstairs. Minor suboptimal location of upstairs bathroom within the smaller bedroom that has 2 twin beds rather than the larger bedroom with king bed. Outstanding proximity to downtown. Would not hesitate to rent next time we are in town. Easy communication with property owner. Instructions provided before arrival were clear and did not need to contact owner during stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

27 Feb 2023

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

Some spots cold

The house is very nice and roomy. It was a cold and windy weekend on President’s weekend. So that said the bathroom on the main floor was very cold which has no heat in it. The bedroom closet, on the main floor, had cold air coming out of it too. This made the floor cold. The door coming into the dining area from a enclosed front entrance closes but doesn’t latch properly. Elizabeth was very nice to work with though.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy C.

20 Aug 2022

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

Awesome cottage!

This is a great cottage! We are frequent visitors to Harbor Springs and this is a cottage we will be happy to rent again! The host is responsive and friendly, check in could not have been any easier. The decor is perfect for a Northern Michigan cottage and it's clean, modern, and comfortable. We appreciated how well appointed the cottage was, including bikes, beach chairs, beach towels and a front porch with comfy furniture where we spent many afternoons reading and watching the people passing by. We were particularly happy with the book selection at the house, truly something for everyone in our party. The house is just a block off Main Street and we loved how easy it was to walk to restaurants, bars, Yummies and Tom's Mom's. The house is in a section that is not completely residential so you will see/hear traffic from some businesses including the post office that has a 6:00 am daily truck delivery. But it's Harbor Springs, a small town with minimal traffic and church bells the ring every morning at 6:00 am. Honestly, no one in our party was in the least bothered by any of the business traffic and all agreed that we would love to rent the cottage again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

31 Jan 2023

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

Ski trip stay

We enjoyed staying at the property with our crew for our annual ski trip. The property is nice, updated, and in a great location. However, the house does not have central heat, rather it has wall heaters in some of the rooms. The bedroom I slept in did not have a wall unit just a small space heater provided by the owners. This made it difficult to regulate the heat and because we didn’t feel comfortable leaving a space heater on all day while we are gone, it was very cold in our bedroom (55 degrees) when we came home from a day of skiing. The dining area does not have a wall heater so that room stayed very chilly, and although there is one wall unit in the kitchen, it does not keep the entire kitchen warm. The living room does have a fireplace, which heats up that room very nicely, but the heat does not spread throughout the house. Overall a lovely place that I would return to, but only in warmer weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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Hosted by Elizabeth Koenen

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property