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Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.

Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.

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Spectacular sunset from the deck.
View from the dining room overlooking deck and lake
Dining/Living room area with access to deck and view of lake.
Living room, north end of house, overlooks lake.  Sofa a great place to read/nap
Well stocked library. Books on the region, mysteries, & classics. Alcove off L.R

Overview of Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Charlevoix, MI
  • Popular LocationFisherman's Island State Park19 min walk
  • Popular LocationMushroom House22 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle Farms24 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.

150 feet of Lakefront beach on Lake Michigan + 3 Bedroom, 3.0 bath cottage makes for a great place to spend a week or much of the summer--or fall--or spring. Sunsets are amazing and after sunset the dark sky above the lake allows amazing views of the stars and milky way. Charlevoix mailing address but south of Fisherman's Island so you can enjoy all of Charlevoix's charm, ' but be far enough away that it is a true summer retreat. Guests are entranced with Lake Michigan from this contemporary and private lakeside home. Home is located in a birch and hemlock grove, the home looks out over Lake Michigan and south to Grand Traverse Bay. Guests can beachcomb and hunt for Petoskey or Charlevoix stones, swim or canoe on the lake. Others jog or walk the country lanes.

The property is architect designed. The master bedroom has a separate entrance, full sized bed, sliding doors to deck overlooking the lake and its own bath. A quiet and private spot, even if the kids and in laws are in the other rooms.

Another bedroom has its own bathroom and is located at the opposite end of the house from the master bedroom. It has sliding doors to the large lakefront deck. This room has bunk beds and can sleep 4 people. It is quiet and light. It has an additional art and drawing room attached which looks out over the nearby woods. The drawing room also has a washer and dryer.

There is a quiet library/TV viewing nook off the living room with a DVD player, 42 inch HDTV, and streaming high speed internet video interface. Also a wide selection of books with an emphasis on northern Michigan. In the library area is a new queen sized sofa bed which sleeps 2 comfortably. This sofa has a great view of the big lake by day, and waking up on the sofa bed to see the lake is a wonderful experience.

There is a large living room/dining room which is associated with a sitting area and which has cathedral ceilings and large glass windows and sliding doors which open to a large deck overlooking the lake with many chairs and tables for eating, sunbathing, reading, or watching the lake and sunsets. Outside, greenery including evergreens frame the lake view and provide shelter from excess breezes.
Off the living room is a full bath (shower) which has unique barnwood paneling, a real 'up north' experience.


The kitchen is extremely well-stocked with dishes, utensils, pans, pots, and has a work area which overlooks the lake. There is a dishwasher and a gas grille for BBQ (outside).

An ideal room for children is at the top of the spiral staircase which is the 3rd bedroom which has room for two in a full sized bed.

There is a full complement of kitchen applicances, dishes, etc to allow one to prepare gourment meals while looking out at the lake. Have your breakfast and meals overlooking the lake as well, either in the combined LR/DR or on the deck.

Keywords: 2200 sq ft cottage with separate MBR suite. Direct Lake Michigan Waterfront. Beachfront. West facing windows and cathedral ceiling LR. Quiet, beautiful, near Antrim Dells Golf Course and near Historic Village of Norwood 8 mi s of Charlevoix. 3rd bedroom is on upper level accessed by spiral staircase. TV, DVD, Internet (wireless). Huge new deck overlooking Lake Michigan. Dark Sky.
A few steps to a warm and sheltered beach. Near county park. Great for walking on the beach or on nearby quiet lakeshore road with excellent lake views.

Property manager

Richard Great Lake Michigan Cottage

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time after 10 pm. It is a residential area.
Use kayaks at your own risk and only with a life jacket. Lake Michigan can be rough and can be unsafe. You assume all risks.
Do NOT use the wood stove in the property. It is not routinely used and may not be functional.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Consider Castle Farms for a night out or Artform Fabricating if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 19 min walk
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive
  • Mushroom House - 22 min drive
  • Castle Farms - 24 min drive
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Antrim Dells Restaurant - 15 min drive
  • Big Medicine Ranch - 18 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, Secluded, and Charmingly Quirky
This place was great! Views and sunsets cannot be beat! Owner is very responsive and proactive. The water was super high at the property (owner pre-warned us) but we still had fun there finding Petosky and Charlevoix stones. There is also a secluded and sparsly-populated beach 1.5 miles North with easy access and a lot of sand. Property is roughly 20 minutes from downtown Charlevoix for dining and shopping options. Only downsides: 1) SPIDERS! But yo, you’re in a wooded area with a bunch of bugs, it’s like a spider dream buffet. 2) Address doesn’t show in NAV system or Google Maps. My college-age daughter came up a day after us and we got around this by telling her to search for 4## Lake Shore Dr (not Lakeshore Dr, because it makes a difference) and then just keep going. Once you hit the county line, the road changes to dirt and the numbers change to the 11### format. It’s a mile past that. TIPS: 1) Bring a snorkel and mask for any geology nerds looking for our state stone. 2) There IS a tv, but it’s in a closet by the blue sofa. Don’t tell your kids. We taught them Euchre and Rummy and have created monsters who now understand the importance of strategic thinking. 3) Stop at a fresh fruit stand on the way up. I have never had better strawberries or blueberries in my life. 4) Master bath shower: 3 o’clock is a good starting point for warm enough to not scald you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Mary D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Our Time in Michigan
The check in communication with the owner was a little challenging. The house is a funky grandma's cottage vibe filled with knickknacks and could do with a deep clean and updating. The showers are tiny. The location is beautiful. Unfortunately the lake is high so we did not have beach access at the house. There is a small public beach about 5 min (by car) down the road. We kept the windows open and the temperature was lovely. We tried grilling but couldn't get it lit. We bought and donated a charcoal grill for the deck. The toaster did not work. We made a game of figuring out the lights and the switches. Overall, it was a positive experience in a breathtakingly beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan M., Milford, MI

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destination wedding of friends
The deck and the setting was heavenly! Beautiful Lake Michigan. The home is cute and eclectic, but could use some tlc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Lovely home on beautiful beach
We loved our stay! We had fun hunting for petoskey stones on the beach. We drove to Charlevoix and Petoskey for visits. The home was lovely and fit our family well. We had a family of 2 adults and 3 young kids, and couple, and another adult. The three bedrooms worked well. It was nice to have a long table to sit at and eat altogether. Great deck too, though we didn't use it much due to weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Beautiful view on Lake Michigan
The cottage has a beautiful view from the deck and great room. Home is enough big to accommodate 8 people. I went with my daughter and her girlfriends, they have a lot of fun, however the tide was high so they were unable to do fire pit due to beach was cover with the water but they went kayaking and canoeing so they were very happy. I have do one comment about the bugs and insects , was a lot of them so be prepared to take some sprays and the water at home had very heavy odor so just take a lot of water bottles with you. Overall we enjoyed our stay and have a lot of good memories, the sunset is unforgettable.

About the host

Hosted by Richard Great Lake Michigan Cottage

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My wife and I bought this place as a retreat and for possible retirement (at least in the summer). Since we are both still working we cannot be there as much as we would like and want to share this special property with the right renter. We purchased this property after many many trips to northern Michigan in which we had hoped it would be possible to buy. ..We finally did--and believe you will enjoy this spot.

Why they chose this property

The property is located near the village of Norwood which is about 8 miles south of Charlevoix. This is an ideal location as it is near commercial air transport (Traverse City); relatively near a major highway, easy to reach from southern Michigan in 3 to 4 hrs (with a radar detector), quiet and beautiful, yet close enough to Charlevoix to make use of the city amenities with just a 10 minute drive. The location on a small bay on lake Michigan with some dark stones on the floor of the lake makes the water warmer than some other aeas.

What makes this property unique

Sunsets, quiet, varying light off the lake, reading quietly on the deck listening to the wind in the trees, watching the birds, sleeping soundly with a breeze off the lake keeping temperatures comfortable, a quiet master suite with a door that locks so privacy can be maintained even if there are other guests--including a separate entrance. A huge deck on essentially the entire lake side (west) of the house. Opportunity to take hikes and walks and enjoy nature and continued lake views. Access to the internet at high speed if the need strikes you! Go play golf at Antrim Dells or many of several nearby courses. Go buy a home made pie at Friske's orchards, cherry is very good or some pastries. There are 2 nice 1 person Kayaks and a canoe for activities on the lake on calm days.

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English
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