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Harbor Springs Large Group Rental — 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11

Finding a Harbor Springs rental that fits a large group is harder than it should be. The Bird House sleeps up to 11 guests across 5 bedrooms — giving families, friend groups, and multi-generation travelers a private home base near skiing, downtown Harbor Springs, beaches, and Petoskey.

Capacity
Sleeps 11
Bedrooms / Baths
5 BR / 3 BA
Home Size
3,650 sq ft
Standout Amenity
Private Hot Tub
Best For
Large Families & Groups
Area
Harbor Springs / Petoskey

Driving Times From The Bird House

Nub’s Nob
~7 minutes
The Highlands
~8 minutes
Downtown Harbor Springs
~10 minutes
Petoskey State Park
~7 minutes
Downtown Petoskey
~15 minutes
Pond Hill Farm
~20 minutes

Why Large Groups Choose The Bird House

The problem with most Harbor Springs rentals is simple: they work well for small families, but they fall short once you’re planning for grandparents, cousins, multiple siblings, or a group of close friends. Your options narrow fast — and most of what’s left means splitting everyone across hotel rooms or two separate houses.

The Bird House is built for exactly this situation. At 3,650 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and room for 10 or 11 guests, it gives large groups the space to stay together without crowding anyone out. One house means easier coordination, shared meals, and a trip that actually feels like a group trip.

That difference shows up on ski trips, summer vacations, holiday gatherings, reunions, and milestone weekends where what people remember most is the time spent together — not the logistics of getting there.

A Rare Large Group Rental in the Harbor Springs / Petoskey Area

Travelers searching for a large group rental near Harbor Springs usually want two things at once: enough space for everyone and a location that keeps the trip easy. That combination is harder to find than most people expect — especially for groups of 10 or more who want to stay in one place.

The Bird House is a practical answer. With 5 bedrooms and capacity for up to 11 guests, it works for extended families, two-family vacations, ski weekends with friends, and milestone gatherings where shared space matters more than separate bookings. Staying in one house simplifies planning, makes meals and outings come together naturally, and creates the kind of trip that actually feels connected.

The location — between Harbor Springs and Petoskey — adds another advantage. You’re within 7 minutes of Nub’s Nob, 8 minutes of The Highlands, 10 minutes from downtown Harbor Springs, and 15 minutes from downtown Petoskey. Your group can build a trip around skiing, restaurants, beaches, and local attractions without spending half the day in the car.

Two families traveling together is one of the best fits for this property. Each family gets their own bedrooms and space to decompress, while sharing a kitchen, living areas, a private hot tub, and the convenience of one central address. It’s a setup that works — and one that’s genuinely hard to find in this market.

For groups comparing Harbor Springs large group rentals, The Bird House stands out on capacity, amenities, and location. There aren’t many independent properties in this area that check all three boxes for 10+ guests.

What’s Included

5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Private Hot Tub
3,650 Sq Ft
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Smart TVs + High-Speed WiFi
Laundry In-Unit
Private Wooded Property

What it actually costs

Winter stays start around $495/night; peak summer runs $895–$1,300. Split across 10–11 people, that’s roughly $45–$120 per person, per night — for the whole house, hot tub included, not per hotel room. Check availability →

Great Fit for These Trips

  • Large family vacations
  • Two-family Harbor Springs getaways
  • Ski weekends near Nub’s Nob and The Highlands
  • Holiday gatherings and reunions
  • Summer groups planning beach days, Petoskey stone hunting, and downtown outings
  • Milestone trips where staying together is the whole point

Plan the Rest of Your Trip

Planning a larger Harbor Springs stay? Start with our full Harbor Springs vacation rentals hub to compare seasons, trip styles, and local planning ideas.

You can also visit our family vacation rentals page, summer rentals page, and ski rentals page.

Looking for a Harbor Springs Rental That Fits 10 or 11 Guests?

The Bird House is one of the few private rentals in the Harbor Springs / Petoskey area with 5 bedrooms, a private hot tub, and room for up to 11 guests under one roof.

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Private 5-bedroom home that sleeps 11 — hot tub, firepit, and parking for 8. 7 minutes from Nub’s Nob and a short drive from everything in Harbor Springs.

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