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Blue Heron: Pet friendly: Bike & Walk

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Lush back yard
You are just a block from Lake Charlevoix
Dining area with access to patio
Electric fireplace with Roku/Smart TV
Master Bedroom- King Bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Place, Peninsula Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Heron: Pet friendly: Bike & Walk

Experience comfort and relaxation with this fully remodeled vacation home in Boyne City. Tucked away on a peaceful and serene street, this charming home features two ample sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a fully equipped home office with Wi-Fi and printer. The inviting backyard, complete with a fenced-in area and cozy fire pit, is the perfect place to unwind and socialize with family and friends. Pet-friendly accommodations available upon inquiry.

We live in town and can be there in an emergency. Otherwise we give our guests space and are available via call or text.

Boyne City is the ideal "small town living". We live here with our family of 6 and enjoy walking into town to play on the play ground, get ice cream or hear the outdoor music on the weekends.
The town is located on Lake Charlevoix and has many access points.
4 bikes are provide free of use and stored in the backyard shed. Help yourselves.

You are a short walk into town about 5-7 minutes on sidewalks.
You are three blocks from the water and the Boyne City Open Space.
Local shops, restaurants, grocery store are all located in Boyne City and all within 1/4-1/2 mile from the home.
4 bikes are available free for your use and are stored in the shed behind the house.

You have full access to the property.
You are the only ones on the property during your stay.

Lawn care or snow removal does take place as needed.

This place is beautiful. It has been wonderfully constructed and filled with details that will make you feel like you are staying at home.
Both bedrooms have an attached full bath.
Electric fireplace in the master bedroom, main living area and outdoor wood firepit.
Roku/smart TVs in all the bedrooms and living space allow you to stream your own shows on Netflix and other platforms.
Fully stocked kitchen and dining space for 6 open up into the living space making it a nice open concept. There is a separate laundry area with full size machines.

All guests must complete a Guest Rental Agreement, ID verification, and Security Deposit in order to receive Arrival Instructions. Details of the Guest Rental Agreement can be found in the House Rules.

We do allow pets for an additional fee. Please inquire as to our pet policy. Bringing pets without contacting us may result in a cancelation of your reservation and keeping of your security deposit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this holiday home is on a lake. Boyne Heritage Center and Elm Pointe Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boyne Mountain and Monument Golf Course. Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Castle Farms are also worth visiting.
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Peninsula Beach - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Deer Lake - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 14 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sante - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron: Pet friendly: Bike & Walk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Heron: Pet friendly: Bike & Walk?

As of 5 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Heron: Pet friendly: Bike & Walk on 12 November 2025 start from NZ$661.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron: Pet friendly: Bike & Walk?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron: Pet friendly: Bike & Walk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron: Pet friendly: Bike & Walk located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Charlevoix, Boyne Heritage Center and Old City Park. Peninsula Beach and Young State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great

Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

K D.

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

Girls trip - daughters wedding prep

It was wonderful! The place is so quaint and beautifully decorated! Great location - easy walk in and out of Boyne city!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Long Weekend

Was a great location, close to town. The home was clean, modern and well maintained. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich & Jeanette E.

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

Beautiful and Clean Home!

We stay in VRBO's a lot; this was one of the nicest we've ever stayed in. Brand new everything, newly remodeled, extremely clean, very comfortable beds/bedding, great to bring dogs as it is fenced in. We rated this 5 stars across the board and tend to be a bit on the picky side so this says a lot! Fantastic rental - we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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

Perfect Alternative to a hotel stay

We were only in town for one night for a concert at the nearby casino. We were 3 adults, one couple and one single. It gave us each our own space with baths and a common area to hang out together. It was perfect and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s., Pleasant Ridge, MI

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

Wonderful place for pet owners

A Colleague and I stayed at this quaint property while attending a conference at the Mountain Lodge. It's in a peaceful neighborhood, the house is quiet, super cozy, and pet friendly. The owner of the home clearly loves dogs, the fenced yard is perfect, as is the flooring. It's close to downtown and the lake, definitely within walking distance weather permitting. Lindsay, the owner was super responsive to messages and quite willing to work with us. We had a lovely stay and would be thrilled to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice week that we stayed and the host’s recommendations for activities, dinners, etc were spot on. The house is superb and super clean even though they host pets which is a positive rating as well. Kitchen is very well stocked and beds are super comfortable and backyard is nice with a built in fire pit and chairs which we didn’t use but would have next time which there will be. Thanks!! Don
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Aela Z.

Right On

We had a wonderful stay at the Blue Heron. Very clean, tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped, we immediately felt comfortable cozy and secure. We loved the king bed in the master bedroom and enjoyed the comforting electric fireplaces’ features. Communication with the host was excellent.
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10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Very nice

It was very nice and well equipped. The only issue we had was the fan in the master bathroom did not work. Very nice attention to detail!

8/10 Good

Jodie S.

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

Nice place but somenfees not losted

We enjoyed our time and the place worked well for the time we were in Boyne city. Was not crazy about the foam topper on the master bed. My only other complaints were regarding their fees. Namely the fee for the dog which was not indicated in the vrbo listing in addition to the 1000 hold they put on your credit card for damages or a non refundable 25 "insurance" . Also, i thought that charging 25/hr if the place happened to be ready more than an hour before seemed like they were nickle and diming you. That said, i would rent again should we be in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, close walk to everything in town, comfortable beds, wonderful hosts, and very friendly/respectful of my service dog!! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hill'sS

Lovely

We really enjoyed our time at Blue Heron. The backyard was fully fenced and it gave us peace of mind while we had our pup there. We would gladly come back and hope to soon!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

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

Easter weekend

I took my 3 adult daughters for the holiday weekend. The cabin/house was in a great location/easy access to Boyne City and all the little shops and restaurants. Beds were comfortable. Owner was very responsive to all of my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Beautiful Thanksgiving getaway.

Everything about this property was just as described. Excellent host and beatiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael R.

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

Nice weekend retreat

Our vacation stay was good. The house was generally as advertised. The kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, glasses, silverware and all cooking utensils, as were the laundry facilities. We appreciated the small touches such as treats for our dog. The house, linens and towels were clean. Location was good as well. There were a few items that could have been better, however. The backyard connects via a chain link fence to the next-door neighbors, so there is minimal privacy outback. On our second morning, we were awakened from a sound sleep at 7:30 am (Saturday) by a knocking at the front door. A maintenance man was scheduled to winterize the irrigation system and had to access the crawl space. The noise this generated for the next 30-45 min caused our dog to bark the entire time. There was no chance of any of us returning to sleep afterwards. When reporting this interruption to the host and relaying our dismay, the response was "I'm not sure we knew that was going to happen either...I will speak to them to make sure we know ahead of time." Just a disappointing way to start one of our only two days of rest. Lastly, although the house was clean, there were quite a few spiders, ants and stray bugs throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Stay in Ski Town

It was a very nice property. Perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Great place!

Blue Heron is comfortable and beautifully decorated. There is plenty of space. Well equipped kitchen. Fenced back yard was great for our 2 dogs. Great place to stay and we will again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean home. Accommodations were great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice but PRICEY

clean and mostly new items in house. but the price was too high after adding a cost for a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Boyne City

Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood. Great fenced in yard. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Great Stay

Very nice place in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

Wonderful

Blue Heron was a beautiful home and my daughter and I were very comfortable. They thought of everything for our stay!!! They are VERY pet friendly and my daughters dog Clyde was very excited about the treats provided for him. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Very nice pet friendly house

We loved our stay at Blue Heron. The house was extremely clean and well stocked. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Great Boyne City Property

The house and amenities were great. Lindsay was awesome and made us feel taken care of and welcomed. Perfect 4th of July location to watch the fireworks from the comfort of the backyard. They take pet friendly to heart and our 3-year old golden loved it! This place is a win!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

kevin n.

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

Quiet and clean

Enjoyed the town and trails
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lindsay Verwys

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We live locally and are available if needed in person. Otherwise reach out via text, call or the app. We hope you have a wonderful time in Boyne

Why they chose this property

This home is on a quiet street yet walkable to town, the water, groceries, and more. We love the large fenced back yard, firepit and covered porch- great for summer time dining from the grill.

What makes this property unique

We have 2 bedrooms both with attached baths. This is a great spot for a family with the 4 twin beds and master king bed. The living room is large enough for all to gather and the table has extentions too.

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