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Inhabit A Hobbit House!

Inhabit A Hobbit House!

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Half House in Charlevoix the Beautiful !!
Lake Michigan Beach And Lighthouse Outside Your Front Door
Charlevoix Lighthouse - Steps From Your Front Door
Half House | Charlevoix Michigan
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Overview of Inhabit A Hobbit House!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Charlevoix, MI
  • Popular LocationMushroom House2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal7 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Chalevoix Depot Beach4 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First Floor Master

Secret Upstairs Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Inhabit A Hobbit House!

Over 400 five-star reviews! Charlevoix’s #1 vacation rental!

Architect and dreamer Earl Young created a magical world with his unique and eccentric stone cottages in Charlevoix. Half House is absolutely one of the most adorable homes you will ever see! Now you can experience it for yourself. Enjoy the sandy beach, lighthouse and breathtaking sunsets just outside your door. Half House is an easy two block stroll to the quaint village of Charlevoix for shopping, dining, marina, ferry, drawbridge and music in the park.

Everything you will need for a comfortable vacation is included: luxurious cotton bed linens and towels, firewood and kindling, free wireless internet, books, music, Roku smart flatscreen TV with streaming channels and DVD player, kitchenware, beach chairs, plus an endless supply of hot water! Not to mention the spectacular view of majestic Lake Michigan! This cozy two bedroom home accommodates four guests quite comfortably. Relax!

Sorry, no pets allowed.

Need more space or your dates aren't available? Check out our other Charlevoix waterfront listing in historic Boulder Park:
Bluewater | Lake Michigan Cottage - Vrbo # 1205070
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Property manager

Bill Thom
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Lake Michigan Earl Young Stone Cottage
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (198 reviews)
Lake Michigan Earl Young Stone Cottage

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the home.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Charlevoix

This cottage is located in Charlevoix. Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal and Mt. McSauba Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and North Point Nature Preserve. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Farms and Lavender Hill Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
Map
Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Mushroom House - 2 min walk
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk
  • Charlevoix Beach - 1 min drive
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 4 min drive
  • Castle Farms - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dairy Grille - 16 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Bridge Street Tap Room - 6 min walk
  • The Landing Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Bier's Inwood Brewery - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 433 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 433 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 433 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 433 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 433 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the half house
My friend and I stayed for a girls' weekend and it was the perfect, cozy space. It was very clean and comfortable - and very cute. We enjoyed all the provided entertainment, the views of Lake Michigan (right across the street!) and the easy walk into town (less than ten minutes). We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paulina P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem
We really enjoyed our stay at the Half House. Such a special place to stay and the view is incredible. We sat in the recliners and watched the beautiful sunset right from the living room. Had a sense of calm just being there. The only thing that I would critique is that we felt like the home needed a little TLC. It's such an incredible part of Michigan history and so unique but the inside needs a little spruce up and some fresh paint. Would it stop me from visiting again? Absolutely not. Outside of the home itself, the owner Bill is one of the best hosts I've ever worked with. He always responded to my message quickly even if they weren't an "emergency" He was very kind and understanding. He worked with me to get the best stay possible even when some problems came up on my end. Long story short, treat yourself to a stay at this one of a kind home with an incredible host. It'll be an experience you never forget.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hobbit House visit!
Our family of four had a wonderful stay at the Hobbit House! Such a great treat for our young children... the house was the stuff of dreams and it was within a block of the beach/park/library. We will be back as often as we can afford it! A special treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we hoped it would be!
We loved the history of The Half house. It was a lovely neighborhood within a block of Lake Mi and a few blocks from downtown Charlevoix. We loved learning about Earl Young’s mushroom houses. Thank you for a delightful stay.😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hobbit House
So cool to stay in an Earl Young house. It was a very quaint place to stay for a long weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bill Thom

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Book with someone you can trust! I was raised in Michigan and fell in love with the charm & natural beauty of 'Up North' many years ago. Our family spent summers in Charlevoix, but now my four children are grown and scattered across the country from Virginia to Washington. It's your turn to experience the wonder of Half House!

Why they chose this property

I have been a homeowner in Charlevoix for over twenty five years. I purchased Half House in 2001 and quite frankly, I couldn't believe it was for sale! It is perfectly located directly across from the beach and just two blocks to downtown.

What makes this property unique

I love the quirky eccentricity of this fairytale home. It has so much history and character; thoroughly enchanting! I am pleased to now be able to share it with you.

Languages:

English

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