Idylwilde Travel Guide
Harbor Springs
Popular places to visit
Tunnel of Trees
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tunnel of Trees during your travels in Harbor Springs. Visit the shops in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
The Highlands
Hit the slopes in Harbor Springs with a visit to The Highlands. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Nub's Nob Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Harbor Springs with a visit to Nub's Nob Ski Area. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Harbor Springs Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Harbor Springs Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Downtown Harbor Springs.
Heather Golf Course at Boyne Highlands
Play a round of golf at Heather Golf Course at Boyne Highlands and enjoy other activities in Harbor Springs such as skiing. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Chestnut Valley Golf Club
Play a round of golf at Chestnut Valley Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Harbor Springs such as skiing. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Idylwilde
The Earl
Bathroom sink water wouldn’t get hot.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Odawa Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Charlevoix
The room was absolutely disgusting- sheets/ bed skirts were stained and dirty. There was a hair tie still within the sheets (so guessing bedding didn’t get changed) and when we asked to switch rooms, the owner/manager asked why we were “checking the mattress”. Also they had the door to outside taped ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Great views!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG
The cleanliness of the room and the towel were not good.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey
No hangers in the room, shower didn’t work properly at all, no icemakers worked, had to walk up to a separate building for breakfast, tables weren’t wiped down in between customers, we asked for a first floor room and ended up in a different building at the bottom of the hill. Not handicap friendly ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Idylwilde
Birchwood Farms
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Birchwood Farms and surrounding area, you can visit Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Beach.
Downtown Harbor Springs
If you're spending some time in Downtown Harbor Springs, Lake Michigan and Harbor Springs Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Harbor Point
While there might not be top attractions in Harbor Point, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Harbor Springs Beach and The Highlands.
Wequetonsing
If you're spending some time in Wequetonsing, Lake Michigan and Harbor Springs Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Roaring Brook
Though Roaring Brook may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harbor Springs Beach and Petoskey State Park.
