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Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub

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Front of home. Two-car garage is available for your use during your stay.
Living Room includes entertainment center with electric fireplace.
Open concept dining room, kitchen, and living room.
Open concept dining room, kitchen, and living room.
Dining room and custom bar with live edge walnut bar top.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Peninsula Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bed Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub

Experience the beauty of Northern Michigan at our 'Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix', a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home located less than a mile from downtown Boyne City and the sandy shores of Lake Charlevoix. Featuring modern updated furnishings, Central Air, and a covered back deck with a brand new patio, fire pit, and luxurious 6-person hot tub, this is the perfect vacation getaway for families, empty nesters, and friends or family reunions. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and shopping all within minutes! Less than 7 miles away from best-in-state skiing at Boyne Mountain for the winter enthusiasts and family-friendly swimming at Young State Park's beach on Lake Charlevoix. NOTE: the hot tub is operational during the fall, winter, and spring (but not summer).

Property manager

Christopher Sell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking included
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As a reminder, the following are NOT allowed at ou

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Boyne Mountain and Monument Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Castle Farms. 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 cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Peninsula Beach - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Deer Lake - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 17 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Lanes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Falls E-Z Mart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub located?

Located in the heart of Boyne City, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Old City Park, Boyne Heritage Center and Lake Charlevoix. Peninsula Beach and Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

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

Relaxing

Went to spend time with my elderly parents who love the Boyne, Petosky area. Great location, homey,and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great location for family with kids

Really enjoyed our stay at the Happy Place. Great location a few blocks from downtown. A huge perk is the bikes that our available to use. Our kids loved riding the bikes and playing outside on the quiet street. There are tons of games around the house that our family enjoyed playing. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

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

Great house and perfect location

Highly recommend! Perfect location for exploring the area, and the house was super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy W.

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

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at the “Happy Place”. Every year we find a nice, spacious and accommodating place to rent for a long weekend with my (elderly) parents and this home worked. It fit their needs and allowed for them to enjoy their time away. This place is perfectly located to do all the touristy things, which we were able to do many of them. As far as at the home, the fire pit and hot tub are an amazing plus! Personally, I enjoyed flipping through the vinyl collection and sipping a cocktail, myself. The beds are firm and the covers were comfy. The open living space was great for all of us to be together. We had dinner on the deck too which was nice. The weather was perfect all 4 days. We got lucky. The owner was very kind and responded promptly to our questions. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

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

Biking weekend

Great stay! We loved exploring the area & hitting the local MTB trails. The hot tub was the perfect way to end the evenings! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

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

Fall get away!

Great spot, close to so many things! We really enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit! Seems like an all season great place to go! Maybe come back in the summer! ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Great weekend away

Great location. Just minutes away from downtown and Boyne Mountain. The house was very clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Getaway!

Great home base for fishing with family on several of Michigan’s beautiful lakes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

TERESA R.

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

Grateful!

Will rent from these VRBO owners again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara B.

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

Our Happy Place - Boyne City

A very comfortable stay near Lake Charlevoix and surrounding sites! We really appreciated the location, the deck and hot tub and the cozy couch and were amazed at all the little touches, like all the spices available, the treats you provided, and the kitchen equipment. We really wished we could have had a fire in the beautiful firepit area - it is so cozy - but there was too much wind for as dry as it has been for the past several weeks. Thank you for the great communication and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

A great propery

The house is cozy, clean, and great location. A quick trip to Boyne mountain. Good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was close to everything with a direct down the street shot to the boat launch
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe L., Usa

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

Absolutely perfect

This property is everything advertised and more. Great location, beautiful home, and wonderful owners who were available to help. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone in the area. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

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

Wonderful week up north

We truly enjoyed northern Michigan with this home being our home base. We love everything about Boyne City and the surrounding area. The home was very clean and spacious and had everything we could have needed for our week away. Thank you for letting us enjoy your "Happy Place". We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Christina C., Livonia, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and space

Stayed for a week with my husband and teenage son, and the house was a perfect fit for the 3 of us. The couch and beds were comfy; the kitchen was a great size for cooking for the week. Appreciated the grill, games and back patio. Wonderful location - quick drives into the city or Young State Park. Chris was a responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great space for family fun!

We had a great time in Boyne City. The house is fully stocked and has a lot of small items that go a long way to provide comfort like books for the kids, plenty of cozy blankets, and a great outdoor space. It was a quick drive or bike ride downtown and enough space to stay in if the weather is bad. Chris is very communicative and helpful. It's a great place for a family trip up north!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

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

The perfect family vacation spot!

This property was easily the most accommodating rental home we’ve ever seen! We stayed with our 2 daughters along with my best and her husband and family. The hosts thought of EVERYTHING! Bikes for the whole family to ride, a huge toybox, games, lawn games,…it was just wonderful! So many personal touches that made our stay beyond comfortable, not to mention FUN! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Winter Weekend

Stayed for a nice 3 night winter weekend getaway. Perfect house for our family of 4. Plenty of games for the kids to play after getting back from Boyne Mountain. Didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub but a nice perk as well. Easy drive to the mountain while enjoying the restaurants and shops of Boyne city. Quick and friendly communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We’ll be back!

The Happy place was perfect.. two couples for a week of golf in and around Boyne City.. host was great at communicating. Great details provided upon booking. Chris checked in to make sure everything was ok.. this newly remodeled home was a great place to relax after a hot day of golf. We all enjoyed the hot tub for our old aches and pains., the home was clean .. sheets and towels as well., beds comfy.. kitchen was well stocked .. we did clean the grill but the old bbq burned right off.. got lucky on a last minute cancellation! Lucky us because it was a great week and we enjoyed Boyne City as well.. Stiggs loaded fries might make you have a heart attack but you’ll die with a smile on your face..
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Perfect location, felt like home

It is hard to *not* feel right at home at the Happy Place! It had everything we needed and was very comfortable and one of the cleanest rentals we have ever stayed in. Perfect size for our family of five. Of note that we especially appreciated was the large kitchen garbage bin (most places we stay in are on the small side), tons of hooks in bedrooms/bathrooms to hang coats towels etc, comfortable beds, water bottles in the kitchen (came in handy when one of our kids realized she forgot hers at home), air purifiers in every bedroom (something we are used to at home and made for great white noise), plenty of plates/bowls/silverware, and all of the games. There is also ping pong, ladder ball, and a basketball game in the basement that was a nice surprise. The Happy Place felt private yet was a short drive to town/Boyne Mtn. We enjoyed snow tubing, cross country skiing, the Sky Bridge, Avalanche Bay, wine & cider tasting, and shopping in downtown Petoskey. This would be an awesome area to visit in the summer too. The only thing I might add to improve on the place would be blinds in the master bathroom. We would 100% return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S., Ada, MI

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

The Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix will make you very HAPPY!

We had a fantastic family getaway at The Happy Place and loved everything about this vacation rental. The location is great - close to town, restaurants, and Lake Charlevoix, but located on a private road that is very quiet and peaceful. The house has the "Up North" feel that makes you immediately relax and slow down. The kitchen has everything you need, the bedrooms are spacious and have ample closet space, the mattresses are comfortable and the bathrooms are extremely clean and organized. The large sectional couch is cozy and inviting, especially after a long day of sightseeing. Ending the day with a soak in the hot tub was a highlight for all of us. Chris and Whitney are incredible hosts and have thought of everything, including a welcome gift waiting for us upon arrival that included Lake Charlevoix Coffee and Happy Place coasters! About a week before our trip, Chris sent a helpful welcome guide that included information on check-in, home access, parking, and Wi-Fi, along with fantastic suggestions for daily tips, activities, and restaurants. This was so helpful, especially when deciding where we wanted to go for dinner. We will be back to The Happy Place and are so thankful to Chris and Whitney for sharing this special place with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Joel H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great area but place could use some tlc..

Not sure what the 160 cleaning fee is actually cleaning as we unfortunately found beer cans and highnoons on the lawn off the deck, stain on kitchen counter, rx pills found in two spots, the largest cobweb i have seen in a rental above kitchen cabinets and basement stairway like they have never been swept (we swept it). Location was great but this place could use some tlc and a better cleaning service... The kitchen table is particle board and about to crumble.. it almost fell apart as screws were dropping on the floor and wont screw back in.. rooms were spacious and kitchen was useful but for this price i would suggest a happier and cleaner place..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

diane s.

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

family get away

nice place slept all of us fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Boyne Thunder

The home was set up like our vacation home in Branson MO. we loved it and it fit our needs perfectly! location was good for us as well being so close to everything but not on top of other ppl. great time! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C., Ada Michigan

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

Vrbo

Perfect for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Sell

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Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City has been our happy place forever. Since 2009 we've been visiting every summer, first camping, then via travel trailer, then renting a cottage. We finally decided to make our dreams a reality and buy our own home in Northern Michigan so that we can share our Happy Place with others.

Why they chose this property

CITY/COUNTRY BALANCE: Our home is located in Boyne City, a minute drive to downtown, but nestled in a quiet remote part of town across the street from wooded Rotary Park. The ranch-style floor plan makes this home accessible for all ages, and the new hot hub is perfect for cool nights after skiing all day at nearby Boyne Mountain.

What makes this property unique

AMAZING LOCATION: Our Happy Place is just east of downtown Boyne City, located in the 'Happy Triangle' of Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Boyne City. In addition to shopping in downtown Boyne or hiking/sledding at the community's Avalanche Preserve, this home is positioned for many incredible day trips. Young State Park at Lake Charlevoix is 6 minutes away. Boyne Falls and Boyne Mountain are less than 10 minutes away. Walloon Lake and the Village of Walloon is 9 minutes away. Petoskey is 20 minutes away. Charlevoix is 25 minutes away. The charming town of Harbor Springs and Pond Hill Farm is about 45 minutes away. Head north an hour to get to the Mackinac Bridge, or head south 1 hr 15 minutes for endless fun at world-renowned Traverse City.

Languages:

English

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