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Great location. Enjoy beautiful sunsets. Close to beaches & town. Very Walkable.

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Front of the cottage in early June.
View of Lake Michigan - across the street from the cottage-early summer.
Lake view from inside the front porch- summer time.
View of Lake Michigan in the fall. Photo was taken in front of the cottage.
Living room. All Wood floors Refinished Nov. 2021

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Mushroom House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Great location. Enjoy beautiful sunsets. Close to beaches & town. Very Walkable.

Please Read!
Quaint cottage from the early 1900's with Lovely front porch, Living room, & Den with fireplace. Dining room table seats 10. There are 4 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 double, two twins, & one set of bunk beds) -[bunks have a weight limit of 165 pounds each and upper bunk is for ages 6+]. There is ( new in 2019)full size sleeper sofa downstairs. Two bathrooms. One with shower only ( downstairs)and one with tub/shower(upstairs). Highchair & Greco pack n play-(new fall of 2022. )All hardwood floors refinished in fall of 2021 & new carpet upstairs ( winter 2021). Rear deck with picnic table and new gas grill(summer 2020).Large corner lot with shed. A fully equipped/stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Linens & towels included. Clean sheets are left on the foot of each bed . Wifi. & “smart tv” with FUBO streaming service May- Nov1. ( Nov.-May only antennae tv- local stations plus you can access your own Netflix etc.)One block to beach with new playground & restrooms. Close to town, parks, marina ( a splash pad for kids),cafes and art galleries. Enjoy free entertainment at East Park pavilion during the summer. One block to Charlevoix's beautiful library with a playground & free summertime concerts. Take in the fabulous sunsets from the porch! Walk to see the famous “mushroom” houses of Charlevoix. Many are right on our street.
In winter , we are a 5 minute drive to Mt.McSauba & a 35 minute drive to Boyne Mountain & Nub’s Nob (Petosky Ski area.)
Dogs- up to two allowed( 70 lb limit) with $100.00 per dog fee. (Non-refundable). We are directly across from parkland with great walking trails. Sorry No cats.
This is a NO SMOKING cottage! NO smoking (or vaping) in house, on porch or deck .No fire pits either please.
Safety Features: 6 smoke detectors( one in each bedroom & one in LR and upstairs hallway). 2 CO detectors & one fire extinguisher in kitchen.
2 night minimum Sept.-May
Weekly rentals(Saturday to Saturday) June- Labor Day.
Check -in after 4:00pm.
Check -out before 11:00am
WiFi & Smart TV with FUBO streaming service. ( May- end of Oct.). Nov.-May Antennae TV /local stations but you can access your own Netflix, Amazon Prime etc.
Keyless entry. - You’ll be given a code for keyless entry about two weeks before check-in. Our City of Charlevoix Short Term Rental License #253-010-00.4

Property manager

Marty & Kerry Mullane

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A pack & play & a high Chair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
2 dogs up to 70lb. 100.00 non refundable per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking ( or vaping)in house, porch or on deck!
No fire pits allowed
Cleaning fee is included for weekly rentals. Weekend rentals will need to add 150.00 cleaning fee.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this cottage is in the city centre. Charlevoix Circle of Arts and North Seas Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal and Mt. McSauba Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Artform Fabricating and Castle Farms. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Mushroom House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charlevoix Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Castle Farms - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Grille - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪B.C. Pizza Charlevoix - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Villager Pub - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location. Enjoy beautiful sunsets. Close to beaches & town. Very Walkable. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great location. Enjoy beautiful sunsets. Close to beaches & town. Very Walkable.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location. Enjoy beautiful sunsets. Close to beaches & town. Very Walkable.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great location. Enjoy beautiful sunsets. Close to beaches & town. Very Walkable. located?

Located in the heart of Charlevoix, this family-friendly cottage is steps away from Lake Michigan Beach and Lake Michigan. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

Still our favorite VRBO location

We stayed here in 2021 and it was nice to come back three years later and see that the owners pay attention to maintenance and upgrades. Everything was mostly the same but we also noticed some changes, additions, and general freshening up of the house and furnishings. As before, there was everything we could possibly need in the kitchen and bathrooms. The house was built around 1930 so there are bound to be compromises on things like closet space, but with just the two of us there was plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. And as always, the location simply cannot be beat! It's about two minutes from an effectively "private" beach and less than a ten minute walk into downtown. Since it shares the neighborhood with the famous "mushroom houses", everything around it is also well kept and generally quiet. Several room air conditioners were running when we arrived, but we soon turned them off and that was the last time we even thought about them. It was a bit cooler than expected that week and we actually had to run the heat a couple of times in the morning, using the "Nest" thermostat that was probably not the original equipment in the house :-). It all worked well. The only issue for us now is looking ahead on our schedule and trying to decide when we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Beth H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs updating

Great location, helpful hosts, but the house looks like it hasn’t been updated for decades. I have spent many summers in Charlevoix, in many houses, so I’m used to what we affectionately call “Charlevoix houses”. However, there were some issues with this house that were hard to ignore, such as ceiling tiles that were sagging and had water stains. But what caused us to leave was the mold/mildew in the bathroom (no fan). Three people in our family had intense upper respiratory reactions whenever they were in the house. The host was gracious about the issue and helped us secure hotel rooms, but the quality of our trip was quite different and we ended up leaving early. We were very disappointed - we planned this trip for a year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Another wonderful week!

This house has become our favorite place to stay in Charlevoix. The location can’t be better- steps to the beach and a quick walk into town. The front porch is our favorite spot for morning coffee and evening cocktails. Great communication from the hosts and all around a lovely stay. We already booked our return trip for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

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

Magical time in Charlevoix

The best indicator of quality in a person or property is what happens when there is a hiccup. This property was as-advertised when we arrived. It may even undersell itself regarding location. The view to Lake Michigan through the park and trees and the sound of breaking waves when the surf is up bring instant relaxation and contentment. We were missing a small item and contacted the owners. They replied quickly and graciously, several times, to assure we had what we needed. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Great stay!

Always a great stay! Can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Girls Trip

We rented this cottage for an annual girls trip and it was perfect! Directly across the street from the beach and a short walk to town, restaurants and shopping. Very clean and tidy. Extremely well stocked - with everything from kitchen and bathroom essentials to beach chairs and towels. We especially loved the sun room front porch to relax with a cocktail and play games. The host was very quick to answer questions. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

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

Charlevoix visit

We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the responsiveness of the property owner to our questions during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Great location in Charlevoix

The house was perfect for our family to stay in and enjoy Charlevoix while here for a wedding. The kids enjoyed the beach and library - both within easy toddler walking distances. All of Charlevoix is easily accessible from here and we really enjoyed our time. My one qualm (and not enough to lower the rating) is that the hairdryer doesn’t have warm air and that was kind of a bummer getting ready for a wedding! Also, the sheets were a struggle to get on as they were too small for one of the queen beds. These were small things though and we’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip F.

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

Close to town

Close to town and beach. Able to walk to both.it’s an older home but it was everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

deb s.

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

GREAT!

Perfect location. Lots of room, very clean. All beds, linens and towels very nice. Rebooking.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rob G.

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

Fun w family in Charlevoix

This was our second year in a row at this cottage and we really enjoy how easily our grown kids (and grandkids) fit in the house when we are up together. Love the front porch and rear deck, and everyone enjoys having Lake Michigan just a short walk away. Host are great with communication and super easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna Z., Grosse Pointe, MI

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

Great vacation

We had a wonderful time . The property was clean and comfortable. Fantastic location. Walking distance to town and beach .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Another great stay!

This was our third time staying at this property. Fantastic location and love the view of the water through the trees. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic J.

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

Excellent Place to Stay

The house was located within walking distance of both the beach and downtown area. We are a family of five and there was plenty of space to spread out in both sleeping and seating areas House was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Would highly recommend staying here to family and friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Best location!

We’re repeat renters and will continue to come back. Can’t beat this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

wonderful

outstanding in all respects
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynice M., Conroe, TX

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

Just What We Needed

My husband is from Michigan and most of his family still lives there. My mom has never been to Michigan so I wanted to treat her to a trip and my in-laws suggested Charlevoix. My in-laws came with us so we wanted a house that could accommodate everyone (including my 5 year old son). The location was wonderful and the house was very accommodating. The beds were comfortable enough, there were fans for most of the rooms, and there were plenty of books and toys for my son. The only bummer was that the walk down to the beach included quite a few steep steps. For most of us it was fine and the beach was wonderful, but my mom is disabled so she wasn't able to enjoy that benefit. But the beach is easily accessible with just a short 5 min drive, so overall we loved the place and may just have to come back :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Wonderful location

We enjoyed our stay very much! The home is beautiful, charming and perfect for a family. Loved the game room and two full bathrooms! Location couldn’t be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marian F., Ludington , Michigan

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Great location, lots of space, and of course appreciate being able to bring the fur babies!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F., myrtle beach, sc

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

Wonderful locatio !

This lovely home is in a superb Charlevoix location. Lake view thru the trees at the park across the street, short stroll to both a beach park and downtown, and adjacent to several mushroom houses! Be sure to take a mushroom house tour, charming and informative.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Bloomfield Hills, MI

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

Perfect lakeside getaway!

We hosted extended family from the West Coast to share with them the best that Northern Michigan has to offer. This cottage was the perfect getaway spot. With views of the Lake Michigan sunset and the ability to walk to downtown Charlevoix and the harbor, it had all the cozy comforts of home - especially the screen porch and back deck. The hosts were easy to reach and made booking and check in a breeze. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lina S.

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

Great location for a family

My family and I (2 adults, 5 kids) rented this property for a week in August 2022. Everything was very clean, has a vintage cottage charm, and had the perfect location. The check-in was easy, and the kids were eager to scamper across the street to the beach as soon as we arrived. The location really can’t be beat, and we walked to eat, to Mass on Sunday, and spent a rainy day at the exceptional library around the corner. The only suggestions we have: place a window AC unit in every bedroom (the bunk room lacked one, and the top bunk is the place that needs it most), totally functioning electrical outlets (I plugged in my phone overnight only to realize in the morning that it hadn’t charged and tested to make sure it wasn’t the charger) and to have a high chair with straps to secure a child safely (the provided high chair had no straps). Also, important for parents would be that the pack and play padding creates divots which could be dangerous for a small baby, and I’d recommend bringing your own for ease (we DIY shimmed it). Also, having sheets already on the bed would have been nice after a long journey. That said, none of these suggestions significantly detracted from our stay, and we had a very pleasant time at the cottage. I also thought the cottage was a good value for its location, compared to other properties, and we would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Great week in Charlevoix with the kids and grandkids

Great location and perfect sized cottage for spending time with our kids and grandkids “up north”. We all enjoyed the beach across the street, but I think we equally enjoyed the time on the front porch and back deck. Definitely would come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet V., Huntington Woods, MI USA

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

Charming Vintage Lake Michigan Cottage

I love everything about this house. We mainly hang out on the porch when we are not on the each or walking into town. The sunsets are spectacular and the water is easily reachable down the rustic steps. The hosts are fabulous and have outfitted the home with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin K., Indianapolis, IN

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

Great location and very well kept

We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay during our vacation to Charlevoix. The proximity to everything was fantastic. We literally walked everywhere, which with 4 little kids was quite the feet without anyone complaining. The home is older and thus there are quirks about it, but it was perfect for our family. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marty & Kerry Mullane

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Spent years vacationing in northern Michigan as a child. We vacationed in this home in 2014 with our lab, Marley. When it went up for sale we partnered with a long time friend who lives in the area and snapped it up. This is a charming home on Park Ave surrounded by Earl Young 'mushroom' homes. We plan to keep this home for many years to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Located in the City of Charlevoix this charming early 1900’s cottage is located on the corner of Sherman and Park Avenue. Enjoy the views of Lake Michigan. Stroll 1 block to the library(a wonderful place offering concerts ), or the beach with playground. Take the dog for a walk through the pet friendly park directly across the street .In the evening enjoy movies and concerts in East Park on Round Lake just a a few minutes walk away.

What makes this property unique

We spend a great deal of time on the enclosed front porch. Perfect place to read a book, catch up with old friends while sharing a morning coffee or evening glass of wine! The large deck at the back of the house has a a grill and picnic table. You'll love all the hardwood trim and floors. The location can’t be beat!

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