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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Gaylord, this vacation home is in a rural area and near a water park. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Gaylord travel guide
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MI, Gaylord

What's nearby

  • Black Forest Golf Course
    14 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course
    20 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course
    23 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Otsego County Sportsplex
    23 min drive - 30.3 km

Restaurants

  • The Keg Bar And Grill
    18 min drive
  • Settings
    10 min drive
  • Huckleberry Point
    18 min drive
  • Osprey Grill at Black Forest
    10 min drive
  • The Apple House
    20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porter’s Place - cozy and quiet home centrally located in Northern Michigan.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Black Forest Golf Course, Big Bradford Lake, and Otsego Lake State Park. Au Sable River and Natural Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

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Cleanliness

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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

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
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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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W.

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

Up north get away

House was very clean. Host were welcoming but also left you in privacy, the rental is right on their property. The queen bed was not comfortable, dipped in the middle , but we ended up using the king bed which was fine. I have a back issue so have to be careful of the bed I sleep on. Other beds were on the harder side, however if you don’t have back issues I’m sure all the beds are good for most people. The house was in a great location, very quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed the use of the fire pit, with wood provided. We were here to see the fall colors and they were beautiful!! Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

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

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

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

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