Petoskey is a picturesque lakeside town on Little Traverse Bay with a walkable Victorian downtown, sandy beaches, a marina and year‑round outdoor options—boating, biking, hiking and golf—so multi‑week contracts feel more like living in a small, active community than being stuck in a nowhere town.
Within 75 miles are Traverse City — a lively regional hub for restaurants, wineries and festivals — and the Harbor Springs/Boyne area for boutique shopping and winter skiing (Nubs Nob/Boyne Highlands), giving you plenty of weekend options.