The Bird House
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Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3 | Sleeps: 11
Beds: 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 1 Bunkbed (Twin/Full)
Unit Code: 4274033
Rental Type: Entire House
Check-In: 4PM | Check-Out: 10AM
Location: Harbor Springs
Spacious Retreat, Hot Tub, Firepit, 7 Mins to Nubs
The Bird House is a private 5-bedroom, 3-bath house in the woods between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. It sleeps 11 across 3,650 sq ft, with two living areas, giving two families or three generations room to spread out. Nub's Nob is about 7 minutes away and The Highlands about 8.
Kids get a play area and dart boards downstairs, a backyard playset, and a bunk room on the main level; there's a separate swing in the yard for the grown-ups. Adults get a private hot tub, a fire pit with stocked firewood, and a dedicated office for remote work. Bird feeders by the house keep things lively, and the Sunset Coast Birding Trail runs through Emmet County.
Key Features:
- Kitchen with a large island and new appliances, fully stocked, with an induction cooktop.
- Electric fireplace by the dining table.
- Lower-level family room with a TV lounge, kids' play area, dart boards and a game table.
- Private hot tub out back, a short walk around from the lower-level slider.
- Dedicated office/den for remote work.
- Backyard playset, a swing, fire pit (firewood stocked) and a propane BBQ grill
- Central air conditioning and a dehumidifier.
- Blackout curtains in every bedroom.
- High-speed Wi-Fi.
- Bed linens, bath towels and beach towels included.
- Pack 'n play, high chair, booster seat and a toddler gate for the stairs.
- Washer and dryer; mudroom with closets; boot racks and jacket hooks in the garage.
- Parking for 8: two-car garage plus the driveway, plowed in winter.
Home Layout: Main Level: Living Area, Kitchen, Bedroom 1 (King with ensuite shower), Bedroom 2 (Twin-over-Full Bunk Bed), Bedroom 3 (Queen), Full Bathroom (tub/shower combo). Lower Level: Family Room, Bedroom 4 (Queen), Bedroom 5 (King), Full Bathroom (tub/shower combo).
NEARBY (drive times from the house) Offield Family Preserve (hiking and biking): ~4 min Nub's Nob: ~7 min Petoskey State Park: ~7 min Toski Sands Market (groceries): ~7 min The Highlands: ~8 min Downtown Harbor Springs: ~10 min Downtown Petoskey: ~15 min Pond Hill Farm: ~20 min Odawa Casino: ~20 min Pellston Airport (PLN): ~25 min Mackinaw City ferry dock (to Mackinac Island): ~37 min
Suitability
Non-Smoking, No Pets, Children Welcome
Stories: 2
Dining: 8 Seats, 4 Bar Stools, 8 Outdoor Patio Seats Plus Deck Furniture
Kitchen
Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave, Toaster, Airfryer, Nutribullet, Cookware, Oven, Dishwasher, Dishes & Utensils, Regular Coffee Maker, Nespresso, Crockpot, Mixer, Stovetop Tea Kettle, Blender, Sous Vide
Living
Air Conditioning (Central Air), Stand Alone Fans, Ceiling Fans, Linens, Towels, Washer & Dryer, Internet, Hair Dryers (3), Electric Fireplace, Booster Seat, Pack N' Play, High Chair
Outdoor
Deck, Lawn, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Gas Grill, Play Area, Outdoor Seating
Entertainment
Smart TVs, Sound Bar, Bluetooth Speaker, Dart Boards, Puzzles, Puzzle Mat, Games, Books, Computer Monitor
Location
Driveway Parking (6 Spaces), Garage Parking (2 Spaces), Close to Town
Local Activities
Paddle Boarding, Boating/Sailing, Photography, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Fishing, Golfing, Walking/Hiking, Hunting, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Jet Skiing, Paragliding, Roller Blading, Snorkeling, Skiing/Snowboarding/Tubing, Swimming, Water Skiing, Water Tubing, Bird Watching, Kayaking/Canoeing, Sight Seeing, Scenic Drives, Sledding, Zip Lining
Local Attractions/Services
Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery, Nearby ATM/Bank, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby FedEx, Laundromats, Massage Therapists, Shopping, Dining/Restaurants, Area Fitness Centers, Movie Theaters, Golf Courses, Marinas, Casino, Churches, Library, Museums, Winery Tours, Festivals, Water Parks, Spa
This is a place to stay to be within driving distance to local towns. Do not rent this if you want to walk. It's a quiet and peaceful location.