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Top-rated vacation rentals in Petoskey

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Chalet in Harbor Springs
Winter Retreat in Harbor Springs with Fireplace
The Harbor Springs A-frame is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Harbor Springs but nestled in the trees across from a nature preserve so you get that “cabin-in-the-woods” feel while being close to everything the area has to offer. The perfect homebase for “Up North” adventuring, the A-frame is only 5 min from downtown Harbor Springs and 15 min from Petoskey, with skiing, hiking, biking, beaches, wineries, restaurants, shops, and the famous “Tunnel of Trees” a short drive away.
$189 per night
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Condo in Petoskey
Loons' Nest Landing, 2 bed/1.5 bath lakeside
Loons’ Nest Landing is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo on beautiful Crooked Lake, shared sandy shoreline, and a private 3rd floor balcony for spectacular sunrises and sunsets. A community gas grill, tables and chairs, swings, and a fire pit are available to guests in the common area courtyard, or in winter settle in beside the condo’s electric fireplace to enjoy the frozen lake views and watch the ice fishing. Be on the lookout for bald eagles, minks, muskrats, loons, swans, and other wildlife!
$150 per night
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Home in Petoskey
Gorgeous Getaway for Year Round Outdoor Fun!
We have played off the beautiful water colors of the bay in our decor. Like our other unit next door, we have included everything we can to make sure our guests are taken care of and feel right at home. We have 2 queen beds and 2 single fold up beds. We do accept pets ($25 flat fee) but certain breeds are not allowed. Please see “other things” for a list. This is a manufactured home in a manufactured home community. The unit has been completely remodeled and is magical! You will love it!
$92 per night

Stay near Petoskey's top sights

Odawa Casino32 locals recommend
Bayfront Park11 locals recommend
Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen17 locals recommend
City Park Grill26 locals recommend
Sunset Park13 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter8 locals recommend

Petoskey beach vacation rentals

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Cabin in Kalkaska
Boardman River Woodland Cabin near Traverse City
$175 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Flat 304 1BR/1BA at Front + Union downtown TC
$236 per night
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Home in Traverse City
NOV-APRIL SPCL! Book 2 nights~get 1 FREE! Slps 10
$395 per night
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Home in Gaylord
Lake front log home
$299 per night
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Loft in Traverse City
Downtown Loft in Historic Building
$240 per night
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Guest suite in Cedar
Charming Suite nr Leland 1 KBr/1Bath w Fridge, Mic
$184 per night
Cottage in Central Lake
Lakefront cottage, dog friendly, near skiing
$320 per night
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Tiny home in Kalkaska
Boardman River Tiny House near Traverse City
$135 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
6 Luxury Flats in a historic building downtown TC
$430 per night
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Home in Traverse City
NOV-APRIL SPCL! Book 2 nights~get 1 FREE! Slps 14
$450 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
6 Modern Vacation Flats, One Historic Building
$315 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Flat 205 1BR/1BA at Front + Union downtown TC
$237 per night

Petoskey house rentals

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Home in Petoskey
Petoskey Retreat
$150 per night
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Home in Petoskey
Unit 2, Downtown Petoskey Townhouse
$242 per night
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Home in East Jordan
Gunther’s Cottage -Nostalgic, SuperClean, Historic
$142 per night
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Home in Petoskey
Location location historic gaslight Petoskey home
$300 per night
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Home in Charlevoix
Charlevoix the Beautiful
$118 per night
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Home in Charlevoix
Summer now OPEN! Downtown Charlevoix! A+ Location!
$123 per night
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Home in Boyne Falls
Havens House- A peaceful 'pure north' retreat.
$172 per night
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Home in Wolverine
River Roost
$150 per night
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Home in East Jordan
Charlevoix/Antrim County-Pine In Retreat $89-110
$89 per night
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Home in Central Lake
Howard's House, Central Lake, Michigan, 49622
$120 per night
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Home in Charlevoix
Welcome Home to Penny Cottage! In-town Charlevoix
$192 per night
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Home in Indian River
Clink's Cabin - family friendly, 4 season home!
$125 per night

Your guide to Petoskey

All About Petoskey

Petoskey is a coastal community near the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula that offers unrivaled views of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay and well-preserved Victorian buildings. The small town concentrates its specialty shops, restaurants, and art galleries along the lakefront. Bayfront Park, on the shore of the bay, offers shade under the green trees, and a waterfall that makes a nice spot for a picnic.

Beautiful scenery and an abundance of multi-use trails draw birders, hikers, and mountain bikers to the area. Petoskey State Park has an excellent connecting trail system, and its Old Baldy and Portage Loop is a short and easy favorite with scenic views of the lake. Once the winter snows begin to fall, you can head to one of the three ski areas nearby for downhill skiing or snowboarding. Nordic skiing is also popular, and you’ll find numerous groomed trails for cross-country and snowshoeing in town and outside the city limits.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Petoskey

This part of northern Michigan sees dramatic shifts in weather conditions from season to season, with hot summers, colorful shoulder seasons, and frigid winters. From June to August, you’ll find mild weather, with a tinge of humidity, and clear sunny days, making it the best time to indulge in outdoor recreation or rent a boat to spend time on the lake. If you schedule your visit between July and August, you can take in the Petoskey Antique Show at the fairgrounds. The foliage on the trees takes on bright autumnal colors starting in late September, and you’ll want to have sweaters and warm coats with you. While the temperatures in November and December descend below the freezing point, Petoskey comes alive during this time with holiday programs. As winter progresses, the snow cover builds, and it won’t disperse until April or even early May.


Top things to do in Petoskey

Historic Gaslight District

The Historic Gaslight District features remodeled buildings transformed into shops, restaurants, and specialty stores. If you are looking for souvenirs of your Petoskey trip, several stores in this area offer crafty decorative items. You’ll also find a series of art galleries filled with paintings and photographs made by local artists. The streets are lined with the gaslights, which cast a warm glow on the restaurant patios in the warmer months.

Petoskey State Park

Miles of trails through stands of white pine thread through Petoskey State Park, which hugs the shores of Little Traverse Bay. During the warmer months, you can take relaxing swims in the Lake Michigan waters or hunt along the sandy beach for Charlevoix or Petoskey stones — fossilized prehistoric coral — to keep as souvenirs.

Bear River Valley Recreation Area

The Bear River flows north through the center of Petoskey into Lake Michigan, running in a narrow valley lined with lush green grasses and trees. Adrenaline seekers come to the Bear River Valley Recreational Area to raft or kayak down a whitewater stream that descends 75 feet in a series of turns and steep slopes. You can also bike or wander along the paved trail that follows the river’s twists and turns.

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