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Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.

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A fireplace with a stone surround and a bear rug below.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden walls, a bed with a patterned blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall clock.
A covered deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, and a sliding glass door leading to a covered patio area.
A two-story house with a brown roof, beige siding, and a front porch.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, stove, sink, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Lake Tecon
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.

Centrally located and nestled in the woods west of Gaylord, MI. Enjoy all 4 seasons! Snowmobile Trail #4 crosses our street and we are surrounded by multiple golf courses, parks and beaches. Within 30 minutes to Boyne, Traverse City and Mackinaw City.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Black Forest Golf Course. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser
  • 7 minutes by car from Lake Tecon and 11 minutes from Black Forest Golf Course
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Rate includes 4 people. Additional guests are $20 per person, per night.
All over night guests must be included in the reservation.
Refer to house manual upon check in for additional house rules/guidelines.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

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

Great stay

Everything was great, thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at the Porter's place! It is cozy, well equipped, clean, and the owners provide great communication. Definitely, we will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy place tucked into a secluded area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Nice hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable. The mattresses are amazing!! Would definitely recommend and book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

toni d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape from the fast pace of every day! Hosts are very nice and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

Had a great time !!

Place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

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

Perfect location for snowmobiling

We were ecstatic to be able to go in multiple directions from this location allowing us to put on over 700 miles in 2 1/2 days! Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Up north getaway

Very clean, had all the amenities. Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Nice and quiet

Great place that is in a quiet setting. Clean and comfortable. Host was easy to work with and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof F.

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

Perfect Place

We recently stayed there during out golf trip, place is very nice, host communicated very well. Overall a great experience and we definitely will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As pictured. Secluded area. House was clean and good hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dan d.

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

Cozy

As described. Easy to check in. Nice place! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

New and nice

Excellent cabin. Well equipped and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cool and different
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Golf Weekend

The house worked great for a foursome of golfers. The house is clean, comfortable and in great shape. The location works great for golf since there are many courses within 30 minutes. The location is very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Cozy home

We we were very pleased with the cleanliness, comfort and well stocked home! It was a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Guesthouse in Woods

This is a beautiful guesthouse that is super clean, well maintained, and has all the necessary amenities. It is off the beaten path and very quiet, but easy to access, and a great location for the Gaylord area. A great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Peaceful

This is such a lovely property! I was visiting the area for a wedding. The property is so peaceful and the house is so cozy! We loved it and hope to be back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short getaway

Great little place! Has all amenities anyone would need. Stayed there by myself to just relax... the covered back porch was a nice surprise for sitting outside in the rain. Quiet and clean,... would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

Beautiful Home All the Way Around

This property was exactly what we were looking for. Quiet, serene, peaceful. VERY clean and cozy. We will be back. We stayed for snowmobiling and it was a perfect location to catch the trail head.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaelyn B.

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

Quiet and relaxing stay

Our family had a great time here. Everything was as described in the listing. It was very clean and cozy. We didn’t use the kitchen much but it seemed to be well-supplied. The outdoors can be enjoyed with coffee on the deck or a fire. The kids enjoyed visiting the friendly cows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Close to Gaylord golf

The house was perfect for our long golf weekend. The house was nicely appointed and equipped. The setting was quit and private. Convenient to many courses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randi G.

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

Perfect for our Family

The stay here was great from check-in to check-out. My husband and I brought our two teenagers, their friend, and our two younger boys. The space was perfect - we had all we needed and more. We were most pleased with the cleanliness and quality of bedding, furniture, and really the entire house/property. We hope to stay again, some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in the Porter's house! It was beautiful and very clean. It had everything we needed and then some! Kathy was such a friendly host. We got to learn a little bit about the property and watch the cows come to eat. Check-in was quick and easy. We loved the spacious kitchen and closet space! If there hadn't been a fire ban due to lack of rain, we would have loved to use the fire pit to roast marshmallows. One morning there were lots of turkeys on the hill behind the house! It was such a comfortable and peaceful place to stay. We hope to stay there again on future vacations up north!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025