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Amazing sunsets overlooking Lake Michigan!

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Beach
Beach
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Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Charlevoix, MI
  • Fisherman's Island State Park
    3 min walk
  • Belvedere Golf Club
    16 min drive
  • Castle Farms
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room w Double

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Toilet

Third floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Amazing sunsets overlooking Lake Michigan!

Welcome to the Dune Cottage with incredible views of Lake Michigan and the Beaver Island archipelago. Facing west into every sunset, this newly renovated 3-story cottage was built into the dunes at a time that current regulations prevent. All you see from the large deck is a 230-degree panoramic view of pure Lake Michigan. We have a private beach and a 100-yard walk away gives access to 3 miles of unspoiled remote protected undeveloped land!

The cottage (renovated in 2018) includes a new kitchen, appliances, 3 new bathrooms, lighting, furniture, flooring, and decor. Four bedrooms are spacious enough to host up to 10 guests comfortably. Nestled inside Fishermans Island State Park allows access to 2800 acres of protected land for hiking and hunting in season.

The Dune Cottage is conveniently located just 12 minutes from downtown Charlevoix. Charlevoix boasts a new-ish marina and East Park, unique restaurants, shopping, farmers market ... There is not a better location in Charlevoix. There are many golf course options within a short distance from the cottage. Snow skiing in the winter months is easily accessed as well.

We have been in the weekly rental business for 2 decades and always enjoy sharing our lovely properties with our guests.

Keywords: Waterfront, Waterview, Beach, Sunset, Beach, Lake, Marina

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Property manager

Anne Hornak
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is on the beach. North Seas Gallery and Charlevoix Circle of Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Castle Farms and Artform Fabricating. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 3 min walk
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 17 min drive
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive
  • Mushroom House - 18 min drive
  • Castle Farms - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪B.C. Pizza Charlevoix - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flight Deck Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing sunsets overlooking Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing sunsets overlooking Lake Michigan! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing sunsets overlooking Lake Michigan! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing sunsets overlooking Lake Michigan! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Charlevoix holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fisherman's Island State Park and Lake Michigan. Charlevoix Beach and Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Michigan
Best view. Could use some extra little touches, ie towel hangers in upstairs bathroom, newer towels & wash cloths.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Up North Vacay
We had a wonderful time in Charlevoix and specially at Dune cottage! Was a great location with great views!! Loved looking over Lake Michigan and seeing all the different boats! The kids and I had lovely walks each evening - they said they had never been anywhere where it smelled like Pine so much! Found some Petoskey stones… and while we felt like we were by ourselves had a short drive to get to Charlevoix! The property manager was very responsive and kind! We would stay again!! would stay low
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful getaway!
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Dune Cottage. We loved walking the beach and taking in stunning sunsets every evening. The home is well equipped and comfortable. Lake Michigan and the surrounding dunes are in full view from inside the house and on the lovely deck. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E., Lake Orion

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Being on the Water
The property was just as the listing describes, but the views were beyond description. Our family really enjoyed staying at Dune Cottage. We would definitely stay there again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nichole vanderwall
What a wonderful place .my husband and I just wanted a little getaway . the view of lake michigan was amazing. The sunsets too😳.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special place
Dune Cottage is a special place. Comfortable, cozy. Great Location! Stayed 2 years in a row. Would come again. My granddaughters loved the beach for play, walks and the sunset. Great family time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Royal Oak, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charlevoix Cottage
WOW, the beach & views are amazing! We had a wonderful vacation. The layout of the home worked well for our family (ages 7-74) with 3 levels to stretch out. Main level w/ kitchen, 1/2 bath, living room, dining & deck “perfect for sunsets” over-looking beautiful dunes & beach. Lower level w/ 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry & additional family room. Upper level master, bunk-room & full bath. LOVED everything except house could use new linens (sheets & towels) and back-up toiletries (soaps for bathrooms). Thank you for having us & we are excited to visit again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G., Oak Hill, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Kiss from Lake Michigan
Wonderful property, surroundings, hosts, ambience and environment. Everything was as depicted in the literature and we had a marvelous vacation escape from the noise, clatter and rush of our normal lives. The experience of becoming close to the pristine connection of land a lake were such a refreshing change of pace for us. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet home on the lake
We really enjoyed our stay at Dune Cottage. The neighborhood is a quiet and serene little spot, secluded in the middle of Fisherman Island State Park. We hardly saw another person while we were here. The beaches are really nice and there are miles of secluded shoreline due to the state park backing up to this property. The 3-story cottage was large enough for 9 people. The house was fairly well stocked and was updated enough to make our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get-a-way at Dune Cottage!
Dune cottage is comfortable, clean and inviting. It’s attractively decorated without being too fancy, making for a home-like experience. It’s centrally located for 69-90 minute drives to some of upper Michigan’s premier attractions. The two separate living spaces are great for family activities when a age range is present.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend!!
We found this cottage for our 9th annual girls weekend for our group of 7. We were not disappointed! The pictures online don't do it justice, the views were amazing and the house was beautiful. We had plenty of room and the house was very clean. We loved exploring Charlevoix, we checked out the mushroom houses, the castle and the cute downtown area. As much as we loved the town it was great to return to the privacy of our house each day, it felt like we were the only ones out there. Thank you for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Views
Incredible spot. Cute coastal cottage right on the beach! The views couldn’t be better! We were there for a girls weekend and would absolutely go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dotty F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Granny's trip
5 retired grandmothers rented this property for 3 days. We enjoyed the view, the weather was cool and rainy. We were sorry not to be able to book next years trip here but they changed availability to renting for a week only.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Michigan getaway
Lovely cottage setting. Very comfortable furnishings. Sunsets amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at the beach!
A great week of swimming at the beach, enjoying time with our family. A wonderful location to get away, private and quiet, and the house was great for our entire family. Loved the daily visits by the eagles, sitting in the tree directly behind the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fisherman’s Island
Great location nestled in the park. House was a bit dirty when we arrived (sticky counters and had a fishy smell), but we we able to air it out since the weather was perfect. Great deck and view of the lake! Lacking in some basics like toilet paper and soap, but shops in Charlevoix are nearby. Loved the brewery up the hill and walks on the beach. Bunk bed upstairs was rickety, so, we were short one bed from what we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Views
We stayed here in early June of 2022. The house was great. The owners have updated the house and it was very comfortable. We spent alot of time on the deck admiring the views and walking the beach and dunes. Fields called us on the way and gave use some tips about the house and the area. He was quick to respond to our questions. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful beach escape
Wonderful property for relaxing and enjoying the view. Neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. Host had the place in great shape. Rules were easy to file and straightforward.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront property!
Gorgeous and private property on the lake. Access to beach with tons or rocks or a sandy beachfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful again!
This was our second time staying at Dune Cottage and it once again did not disappoint! The house is wonderfully setup and in such a beautiful setting on Lake Michigan. It was so great to ring in the new year here and we look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This property was in excellent condition and very clean. There were 180 degree views of Lake Michigan with beautiful sunsets. The house is designed nicely with 2 bedrooms, full bath, and sitting room on the ground floor; 2 bedrooms and full bath on the second floor; and a large kitchen, dining area, and living area on the first floor. It is close to Charlevoix for sightseeing. The owners were great to work with. I would highly recommend this property if you want to visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb cottage overlooking Lake Michigan
A very useable cottage for a large family. Very comfortable accommodations for our group of 8 adults. Nicely equipped and furnished (e.g., kitchen, dining tables, lounge chairs and sofas). Extraordinary 180 degree view of Lake Michigan with a small spit of land directly in front that adds interest to the view and sunsets. Wonderful deck. Great walking beach on which to find Petoskey stones, although not the best swimming area. Owner’s husband, Fields, extraordinarily responsive to any questions, and willing to help. Wanting to please us! Our biggest challenges were figuring out how to get there and managing the TV. Fields was very helpful for both.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

rented, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Vacation
Excellent beach access for Lake Michigan because there are just a few steps down. Also remote and quiet as it sits in a small stretch of homes between two long stretches of a lightly visited state park. Well equipped kitchen opens to a wonderful eating area with a large living/family room. Our hosts were extremely responsive to a couple of problems, resolving them quickly. Also they are most friendly and easy to work with. Our only notation about the description is that it has 2 full baths and one half bath. They are all shared, not en-suite. Certainly not a problem for a family but might be an issue for unrelated guests. Overall we loved it and considered it the best of the several homes and locations we have rented on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation!
We spent a great 4th of July week here, beautiful views and excellent location. There were 9 of us (6 adults, 3 kids under 10), and there was more than enough room for us to spread out, with the 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and 2 living areas. The kitchen was huge, and open to the living room. The large windows and a doorwall gave us great views of the dunes and Lake Michigan. We really enjoyed the spectacular sunsets on the deck. A few yards away down from the cottage lake front takes you to an amazing private beach, where we had a great time swimming, and the kids had a blast with the big waves. The owners were very easy to work with, responding quickly to answer a couple of questions. We would definitely plan on staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Katie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful views, lacking in other areas
We had a great time at Dune Cottage. The views were spectacular and most of the cottage has been renovated nicely. We did have an issue with the downstairs shower which has not been renovated and was very moldy. The bath tub upstairs didn’t drain and there were no window treatments on the window in front of the tub, which the shower curtain opened out to. We could see into the bathroom from the fire pit area. The sandy beach view from the cottage was great, it’s a shame it belongs to the neighbors. We knew this going in and were prepared to use the beach on the peninsula, however it was unusable. Very rocky, no clear path to get there, large piles of brush on the beach, algae along the shore and lots of snakes! We opted to walk down the beach and had it all to ourselves which was wonderful. The deck and fire pit area could use some tlc. Towels in the downstairs bath and pillows in both downstairs bedrooms could use a refresh. Kids loved the bunk room and downstairs media area. Overall, it was a nice property, but for the price point(and being a rental host myself)everyone in my group agreed that some improvements still need to be made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anne Hornak

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We have been vacationing in Charlevoix for 40 years and enjoy the area immensely. Whatever the season, it is truly an amazing place! We all enjoy the beaches, restaurants, shopping, boating, marinas, golfing, library, orchards, festivals, neighboring towns, etc. We're so fortunate to have found this property located precisely where we wanted it: on miles of sand where the sunsets are INCREDIBLE) and a short drive from downtown (Bridge Street).

What makes this property unique

In the winter, we take advantage of skiing at Nubs Nob, Boyne Highlands/Mountain, and sledding/ice skating locally at Mt McSauba.

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