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Lake Charlevoix Vacation House

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Shangri-La provides a charming turn of the century lake view getaway.
Dock & Private Beach.
Wide open front porch.
Outside the wide open porch.
Wide open front porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Horton Bay
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
  • Place, Lavender Hill Farm
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Charlevoix Vacation House

Ernest Hemingway stayed in this charming turn of the century home and it was the site of his first wedding reception. It has seven bedrooms and is perfect for a family reunion, wedding, or a family vacation. Although the significant areas of the kitchen and baths have been updated, it retains it's delightful atmosphere. There is a private beach for the guests of Shangrila directly on Lake Charlevoix with a public boat launch nearby. Located near Petoskey, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and Boyne City.

Amenities: Linens, towels, gas grill, cable TV, washer and dryer, DVD player, microwave, telephone for local calls.







Keywords: House, Private Beach

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
No early check-ins due to clearning.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Weekly rentals from Saturday to Saturday are only allowed from the last week of June through the third week of August.
Only two children under or at the age of five are allowed.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

About the area

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this holiday home is on the beach. Boyne Mountain and Dunmaglas Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Artform Fabricating and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark. Ready for a night out? Consider Lavender Hill Farm and Castle Farms. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Horton Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lavender Hill Farm - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bay Harbor Golf Club - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Odawa Casino - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Castle Farms - 30 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Landings Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sante - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery & Rudbeckia Winery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Charlevoix Vacation House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Charlevoix Vacation House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Charlevoix Vacation House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Charlevoix Vacation House located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Horton Bay and Lake Charlevoix. Lavender Hill Farm is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sue was a great host…good communication, accessible but not intrusive. Loved, loved, loved the screened porch. Plenty of space for being together. We had a great long weekend. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shangra-La is a beautiful property located in a central area that is convenient for day trips to the many areas to explore in Northern Michigan. We had four older adults, lol, and four twenty-something young adults; two bedrooms were not used. There is plenty of seating indoors, outdoor on the screened porch, and on the deck for your party. Sue and Kiwi were lovely, and gave us tips and information for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shangri-la was a wonderful place for our annual family Labor Day trip. The house was great with plenty of outdoor space and all the room we needed for the eleven of us. Proximity to the beach made it even better! Sue was a wonderful host who filled us in on the history of the house and was eager to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. (The cookies upon arrival were a special touch!) We would highly recommend Shangri-la for your next gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timm W.

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

Nice break in Michigan Up North (Lake Charlevoix)

Had a very nice week-long stay at an antique rooming house/cottage on Lake Charlevoix in Northern Michigan. We went there because we had 16 and it hit the budget. We were very pleased wi the result! Sue was an gracious landlord. If you want the Holiday Inn, you'll be disappointed. If you want classic quarters, this is it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Family reunion at Lake Charlevoix

Close proximity to the lake and golf cart available if needed. Location within 20 minutes of Charlevoix, Petoskey and Boyne City. Sue, the owner, was available and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Good for the price

Very roomy, serene, peaceful, unable to launch boat due to low water level. Check with Sue before bringing your boat. Water was cold. Good central location to surrounding cities. Ask about designated smoking area. Sue was a gracious host. Made sure all needs were met.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacay!!

Excellent family vacation!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Host was extremely helpful and friendly

Loved the location and access to the lake. Peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite K.

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

Very nice great stay

It was such a nice home and property manager was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendi N.

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

Wonderful place!

This house was very accommodating for our large family! The very large covered porch and outside deck made it so comfortable and roomy! The host was so nice and showed us around her property, telling us its history. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

Lake charlevoix

It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia D.

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

Great end of summer get away!

The home is lovely with rich history inside. The deck was absolutely amazing. The front porch offered many areas to socialize and create family memories. Thank you Sue!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

vincent r.

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

Family Trip

It’s was a very nice relaxing weekend in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Very Nice

It was a very nice place. It looks small in the pictures but plenty of room! We had 8 adults and 2 children. Loved the screened in porch! The decking around the house was beautiful. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carly F.

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

Wonderful historic get away

We had a wonderful family reunion and there was more than enough seating for everyone. Sue was the best host we’ve had on VRBO and hope to visit the area/rent again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

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

Perfect for a family.

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The property was clean and comfortable. It worked out really well our kids and grandkids joining us. It was a short walk to the lake and a very relaxing beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Amazing place for a large family!

The owner was very accommodating. The entire family loved the house and the area. Everyone enjoyed the water. The history of the home is very interesting and it has been updated and very well maintained over the years. Actually, it looks even better than in the photos. We would definitely stay in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A., Albuquerque

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

Gather and Travel with Friends

This was a great place to gather and launch local site seeing. Twelve of us traveled from New Mexico to see and experience northern Michigan with it forests, beaches, and waterways. Great to all gather at one house to share our experiences of the local area and towns. Host was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great place for our rehearsal dinner

This was the perfect place for a rehearsal dinner. The porches were so spacious and beautiful. Sue and Kiwi were very friendly and wanted to make sure we always had everything we needed. The golf cart was a nice surprise that our girls used to go to the beach and back. Everything was very clean. Would recommend and stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

A true gem!

The property and location exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our extended family gathering that included kids as young as three and adults nearly 70. Lake Charlevoix is absolutely beautiful and so close to the home. Additionally, Lake Michigan beaches are about a 15 minute drive while Boyne City and Charlevoix are also very close.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel P.

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

Loved it!

The house was an older style but very well kept up. Susan was a great host. The property was nice and the water at the end of the road was great! Very quiet area for peaceful morning coffee out on the deck. We all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Awesome

We stayed at the house after my son’s wedding. We had a wonderful time. Plenty of room for everyone. Sue is very kind and has great stories about the history of the area. Will definitely recommend ShangriLa. Thank you Sue for the memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

Shangri-la

Perfect! 9 of us thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay in this comfortable, historic home. The central location makes visiting Boyne City, Charlevoix, and Petoskey by car a breeze. Speaking of breeze, the large screened porch was a favorite for morning coffee, relaxing mid-day, and for group dinners at the large picnic bench. A small private waterfront beach on Lake Charlevoix, and a general store are easy walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Family reunion

We had a wonderful time! The house was better than depicted in pictures. It was spacious and well stocked. The golf cart made the short trip to the lake even shorter. We had plenty of room for outdoor games and we spent a lot of time on the huge screened in porch. Sue is an excellent and attentive host. And we’ve already booked our stay for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Family vacation

Had a great time getting all the siblings, grandparents and young cousins together. Favorite space is the screened in porch. Plenty of room for our family of 11. Lake is beautiful, short walk to the private beach. Dads pontoon was able to pull right up to the dock from another local dock. If the weather had been better would have spent many days down at the beach area. Great distance from lots to do- Boyne city, Charlevoix, ORV riding trails, golfing, parks, wineries. Favorite spot was Gypsy Distillery, farmers market, tacos and tequila for quick lunch, and kids park next to marina in Boyne City.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sue Metzger

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