Nestled in the woods of The Reserve at Boyne Mountain, this secluded home offers a perfect blend of seclusion and adventure. With its gourmet kitchen, stone gas fireplace, and open-concept living area, it's an ideal retreat for groups looking to unwind or explore nearby towns like Petoskey or Gaylord. Enjoy activities on property or take advantage of Boyne Mountain Resort's abundance of year-round activities.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain
ABOUT THE RENTAL Escape to this stunning four-bedroom, three-bath home nestled in the serene woods of The Reserve at Boyne Mountain. Sleeping 8 comfortably in beds (with extra space for a few more in the lower-level living area), this home is perfectly situated for winter adventures—whether hitting the slopes, exploring nearby towns, or relaxing in your private winter getaway.
Step inside from the 2-car garage into a welcoming foyer that opens to a gourmet kitchen fully stocked for cooking. The kitchen, dining area, and great room flow together in an open-concept layout, making it easy for everyone to gather. Cozy up around the grand stone gas fireplace while watching TV, or simply enjoy the spacious, warm ambiance after a day in the snow.
The home’s layout offers privacy and comfort for all guests. The main level features a luxurious primary suite with a king bed, walk-in closet, and full bath with a tiled shower. A queen guest room with an en-suite is also located on the main level, accessible from the foyer. Downstairs, a second living area offers a TV, 4-person card table, and a variety of games and puzzles for hours of entertainment. Two additional queen guest rooms bookend the lower level, along with a full bath, ideal for family or friends seeking space and comfort.
Outside, enjoy the peace and seclusion of the property, while still being just minutes from Boyne Mountain and central to several charming Northern Michigan towns. This home is designed for an unforgettable “up north” winter experience, complete with snow, cozy nights by the fireplace, and plenty of space for fun and relaxation. *All wheel or 4-wheel drive is recommended to access this rental property during the winter season.
The following is a layout of the home: Main Level Living Area, Kitchen, Bedroom One/King w/Ensuite (Combo Tub/Shower), Bedroom Two/Queen, Full Bathroom (Shower) Lower Level Bedroom Three/ Queen, Bedroom Four/Queen Full Bathroom (Combo Tub/Shower)
BOYNE MOUNTAIN SKI LIFT STATUS This cabin is not ski-in/ski-out. It is located in The Reserve at Boyne Mountain, positioned on the upper backside of the resort, roughly 5.5 miles from the main lodge. For easy slope access, you can park at the Kitz Cabin parking lot—just about a 3-minute drive away. Access to the inside of Kitz Cabin is not granted per the association's bylaws.
Please note that the nearby chairlift servicing this area operates on a schedule that may change. We recommend checking the Boyne Mountain website for the most up-to-date lift hours during your stay.
BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT INFO When the snow arrives, hit the slopes for some of the Midwest’s best skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country trails. The resort also features the Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, a guest favorite for all ages. At the base of the mountain, you’ll find a lively village with restaurants, bars, and shops—including Everett’s, Forty Acres Tavern, the Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria, and Stein Eriksen’s. For relaxation, The Spa at Boyne Mountain offers massages, saunas, steam rooms, and a fitness center. (Please note: additional fees apply for these amenities through the resort.)
NEARBY DESTINATIONS Downtown Boyne City: 5 miles Downtown Petoskey: 15 miles Downtown Gaylord: 20 miles Walloon Lake: 10 miles Pellston Regional Airport: 35 miles
ABOUT US Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 15 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Golf
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Boyne Falls, this holiday home is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marvin Memorial Nature Preserve and Raven Ridge Nature Preserve, while Boyne Heritage Center and Elm Pointe Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Lavender Hill Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. Visit our Boyne Falls travel guide
Is Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain located?
Situated in Boyne Falls, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Monument Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Deer Lake and SkyBridge Michigan. Boyne Mountain and Fall Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Winter Retreat at The Reserve – Boyne Mountain Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
College friends ski get together weekend. The property was wonderful for our group. Enjoyed the short drive to jump on the Boyne Mountain slopes. Plan to use this property again!
Scott B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly C.
10 Jan 2024
Snowflake Cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Snowflake Cabin was great place for a winter family getaway. It was very comfortable,cozy,and had everything we needed.
Kimberly C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steven B.
31 Jan 2024
Great weekend, great place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Lovely weekend, had a blast staying here during the snow storms with friends. Make sure you have 4 wheel drive in the winter!
I really enjoyed this home. It was very clean. Great communication with the host. Just be aware that this home is about 8-10 minutes from the Boyne Mountain Resort. It wasn't a big issue for us, but I didn't realize that when I booked this home. I woukd definitely book this home again.
Andrea C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christopher P.
24 Feb 2025
Charming house quite neighborhood, ski friendly
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great stay at this house. Stayed with a few friends to ski Boyne and Highland in Feb. Easy to get to and away from the lodge for some peace. We found the kitchen and space worked fantastic for meals and rooms for our small group. The bonus was we could drive about a mile up the road to access a ski-in ski-out parking spot avoiding the crowded lodge parking.
Christopher P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura P.
31 Dec 2024
Perfect for family of 6
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time at the Snowflake cabin. It was very clean, perfect location since we traveled to Boyne everyday, and the layout was great for spending time together as a family. The property had everything we needed (except a hair dryer), very spacious, and the gas fireplace was so cozy on the cold evenings! We would highly recommend this property to anyone spending time on the mountain, as the drive was only minutes each way. We would absolutely stay again!
Laura P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
11 Feb 2025
Perfect cabin for a family ski weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This cabin is perfect for a family ski vacation. Plenty of room and all the amenities. The host was great to work with. Great communication before, during and after. The cabin is a little bit of a blast from the past with the decor, but that didn't deter from the enjoyment. It had snowed quite a bit on Saturday and the crew was there first thing Sunday to plow the driveway and clear the walkway. Great place!
The cabin was clean and exactly as listed online. My family and I had a very nice time staying and really enjoyed the scenic neighborhood. It was perfect for a Boyne ski trip.
Cabin is on the back top side of Boyne Mountain with absolutely amazing views. It was certainly more like a home with everything needed for our stay. Wonderful areas on both levels to just hang out after a long day on the slopes.
We really enjoyed our stay. This house was very nice and clean. Stocked with everything we needed and very well taken care of. Property management was also very helpful. I would highly recommend staying here
Terrell H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew M.
21 Apr 2023
Hideway in the woods
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great Place for a weekend getaway!
Matthew M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Colin S.
15 Feb 2023
Great place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very clean and well kept place with very beautiful views and cool cabin interior.
Once realizing Kitz Cabin within the Reserve is near a green run made the logics better. Otherwise with weather, 15-20 drive from Cabin to Boyne Resort. Would be nice as a guest to be able to get inside Kitz Cabin
Stephen W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Darrell D.
29 Jan 2020
nice home
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home was beautiful and well maintained. The only issue we had was that the roads out of the subdivision were rough with the snowfall, but our driveway was plowed/salted.
Large enough for a family of 8 and no problem cooking dinner in the kitchen. My only issue was the distance to Boyne resort. GPS says 5 miles but with the mountain roads it will take 15-20 mins. Besides the distance everything was clean and beds were comfortable. I would recommend this place if you are not shuttling kids back and forth from the mountain.
Eddie Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Yulia R.
5 Jan 2021
Beautiful clean house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful house. We go to Boyne every year and this is the cleanest house we ever had. The house looks so much better then on a pictures. Kitchen has everything you need even a slow cooker. It took us about 15 minutes to get to boyne mountain ( driving in snow ). Also shampoo and conditioner is provided :)
This was a great, affordable condo for our group of 6 (3 couples) and could easily accommodate 8+. The communication with the host and property management group was excellent and quick. The check in process is easy. The place is nice and gives your group space for cards and meals. We had a small request while there and the owners responded right away. The two things I would add for those looking to stay are 1.) it is pretty far from the base of the mountain (10+ minite drive) and 2.) bring a blow dryer.
Overall totally worth the trip and a great value.
Alex C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cathrine E.
26 Jan 2023
Snowflake Cabin January 2023 Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Snowflake cabin was more than we expected. Very clean, plenty of towels, a ton of space, comfortable beds, and plenty of extras that we didn’t expect. There were board games, a fully stocked kitchen, a great gas fireplace and beautiful location. We had a wonderful time at the cabin between swimming at Avalanche Bay and skiing/ snowboarding at Boyne. Getting to the cabin was no problem for us with our 4 wheel drive vehicles. Thank you for a great space for our vacation.
The home was NOT ski in/ski out, could not access the slopes of Boyne without driving up to the Kitz cabin parking lot. Also - owner did not provide access to Kitz cabin. Met another couple that was renting a house and their owner did provide access to Kitz, not sure why this owner does not. Home was very clean and a great size for our family of 5. Had all you need to cook - which is great, but no exhaust for the stove. We made bacon one morning and the house smelled like bacon for hours. House could use some updating - decor and furnishings. But really, it is a great house - just not ski in ski out as advertised.
The property was extremely clean and well appointed.
The location is perfect if you want to "get away" from everything but still be within 15 minutes of the Ski Lodge and 20 minutes from actual civilization (shopping, entertainment, etc).
Our situation was a bit different because we were there during a +24" snowfall, which made driving difficult (even with 4-wheel drive), and even the plows were struggling to get the road semi-clear.
The communication with property management was great. We had to book 1 day earlier due to the storm and it was as simple as a phone call.
The fireplace made the trip even better, but for me... the full 2-car garage was a game changer. We brought 2 vehicles and knowing that they were safely covered inside while more than 2 feet of snow was piling made a big difference to me. The kids loved having the downstairs to themselves, and with 2 bedrooms down there, we were happy as well.
The only thing I had an issue with was that the window in one of the bathrooms did not have a curtain or blind to draw closed when someone was in there. It really needs to be addressed as I have seen other reviews that have made the same comment.
I also wish it were a little closer to the skiing (like ski-in/ski-out) but one can't do much about location.
Overall it is a 5-Star rental