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Brick patio just put in. Picnic table and umbrellas for outside dining.

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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Charlevoix, MI

Lake Charlevoix9 min drive
Castle Farms10 min drive
Mushroom House16 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)58 min drive

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8/10 Good

Nice little cottage. Shared waterfront and dock. Really nice lake - very quiet and good size. Wifi didn't have internet ...

kurt h.

Sep 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Charming, quiet lakefront cottage

Bright and cheery 650 ft. cottage on Nowland Lake with water views from every window! Redecorated in 2018 so everything is like new. Bedroom has new queen bed, full size Sofa sleeper in living room and small upstairs loft with full mattress - ideal for young kids. Full kitchen and outdoor charcoal grill for cooking meals.
Crystal clear waters, sandy beach for swimming, dock for fishing, and kayaking. (Kayaks not included) Adirondack chairs lakeside for enjoying the peace and quiet of the lake - so quiet you can often hear the loons. Take in the gorgeous sunsets and amazing stars at night by the fire pit just steps from your door. Cords of firewood stacked and ready for you. Perfect location just a short 10 minute drive to dining and shopping in downtown Charlevoix.

Property manager

Jill Raleigh

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Charlevoix Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 420 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and North Point Nature Preserve, while North Seas Gallery and Charlevoix Circle of Arts are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Farms and Lavender Hill Farm.

Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

Lake Charlevoix - 9 min drive
Castle Farms - 10 min drive
Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive
Mushroom House - 16 min drive
Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Grille - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
‪The Landing Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Tapawingo - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, quiet lakefront cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, quiet lakefront cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, quiet lakefront cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, quiet lakefront cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake Charlevoix and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Michigan and Castle Farms. North Seas Gallery and Charlevoix Circle of Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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8/10 Good

kurt h.

26 Sept 2023

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

Decent place

Nice little cottage. Shared waterfront and dock. Really nice lake - very quiet and good size. Wifi didn't have internet connection. Overall, a fair value.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jen M.

10 Aug 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely Lake

There was a lot to like about this cottage, especially the peaceful location right on a small lake with swimming available right outside the door. The living room / kitchen was just as pictured, with nice windows and views of the lake and sunset. There is a lot of shared public space which lends a nice atmosphere to the cottage. The bedroom and bathroom were small and dark, though. I opted to sleep on the sleeper sofa in the living room instead of staying in the bedroom and I spent as little time in the shower as possible. I wasn't expecting anything fancy, but these two spaces would benefit from a refresh and deep clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

7 Aug 2023

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

Awesome Location

The tranquility of the lake in the front yard was awesome. Perfect location to take day trips Fish Town, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Charlevoix and Petoskey. Swam in the crystal clear water everyday, steps away from the cottage. A kayak or paddle board would make this the perfect location, but there aren’t any at the cottage. Other than the lack of a kayak, it was perfect.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

30 July 2023

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

Quiet cabin

Very lovely site, perfectly sized cabin for my partner and I. Amazing view of the lake, spectacular sunsets and convenient to Charlevoix and places beyond.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B., Long Beach, Ca

15 Sept 2022

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

Restful

Quiet little place, tucked away in a lovely setting. We enjoyed coming “Home” every afternoon after being out and about. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

25 June 2022

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

Nowland Lake Cottage highly recommended

We very much enjoyed our week at the cottage on Nowland Lake. The place was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The view of the lake made our stay especially pleasant. The environment was so peaceful. The only sounds we heard during our time there were the calls of the lake loons and mourning doves. We highly recommend vacationing at this cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vester M.

7 June 2022

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

Thoroughly relaxing

We loved our time at this property, located on a beautiful, quiet lake (except for the loons calling, which we were thrilled to hear every day).

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brock D.

13 Oct 2021

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

Perfect weekend getaway

What a great weekend !! Cabin was clean and it looked just like the pictures. Beautiful sunrise and sunset. Couldn't ask for a better place!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesa M.

2 Oct 2021

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

Happy place on Nowland Lake

The owner, Jill, has been genuinely warm & welcoming, happily sharing info & ideas for fun things to do in the area. The cute little lake house is beautifully situated on Nowland Lake, & is a perfect place to watch stunning sunsets. The neighborhood & lake are blissfully quiet. There we enjoyed kayaking & fishing. The cottage itself is clean & well appointed, very comfortable, with lots of windows overlooking the lake. Only a short drive into town where there are lots of restaurant & shopping choices. This has been a perfect choice for us to enjoy a lovely get away & de-stress.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

7 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful

We had a great time at this cute little cottage! Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

28 Aug 2021

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

Cozy Cottage on a Peaceful Lake near Charlevoix

My college aged daughter and myself stayed in this adorable little cottage. We wanted to be close to Charlevoix to explore the town, Petoskey, the beaches & nature. We enjoyed kayaking on Nowland Lake, a bonfire, stargazing and watching & listening to the Loons. This cottage is small but makes Great use of the space it has & is perfect for a couple of people or a small group. We would definitely stay here again if we're in the area. So Many Great things about it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

26 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful location and cabin!

We loved the location of this lovely little cabin. The neighborhood is quite walkable and though it was a hot week we have plenty of shade and a great breeze off the lake. The owner, Jill, was excellent with answering my many questions and it was very pleasant to converse with her. We had an issue with the shower head so I sent Jill a note and she had her handyman out quickly to do an expert job on replacing in. Thank you Jill and mr. Handyman. :-) The lake was lovely with all the loons - we heard them all times of the day and evening - though it was a bit slurry like on the bottom. One caution my sister did come out of the lake with a leach attached to her ankle. That said it is only 15 minutes to Lake Michigan so we went there a lot!! Great night sky, too!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

20 Aug 2021

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

Visit to Charlevoix

Had a great time visiting the area, the place was great! I love being right on the lake!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janis B.

23 July 2021

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

Fun times!

Quiet and pleasant location.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

18 Oct 2020

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

Fall getaway on the lake

We had a wonderful fall getaway at this gem of a property just outside of Charlevoix, MI. The scenery was breathtaking and the property is peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

14 Oct 2020

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

Peace & quiet

Beautiful, serene setting Loved sitting by the water & watching sunsets

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane A., Rochester , Mi USA

23 Sept 2020

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

Delightful cottage

This little gem is a lovely, quiet getaway from the bustle of life. Tucked away on a quiet lake (Nowland Lake) and still close to Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. We had a wonderful time here.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

9 Sept 2020

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

Nice getaway

Very nice little cottage on a very quite lake. The water was wonderful and so was the location. The loft space was much smaller than we thought and not really big enough for our two kids (6 and 4). Overall it was a great place to get away to and recharge.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

27 Aug 2020

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

Perfect family get a way!

Enjoyed our stay here so much! Communication was wonderful, place was exactly as listed! We wanted something off the beaten path with great views and we got it! Not too far from downtown ann public beach access either!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

9 Aug 2020

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

Week of peace

So glad we stumbled upon this charming little spot. The house, lake, swing, and fire pit made it a perfect little getaway from reality. Plus, depending on how you look at it, weaker internet and no television made it truly an escape from reality. We would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

19 July 2020

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

Perfect Northern Michigan Getaway

Great secluded getaway! Very peaceful and relaxing. The cabin was very clean, comfortable, and had a wonderful mix of lake cabin / beachy vibes in its decor. We were not able to get the wifi to work, but that was not really important to us for this vacation. We spent every night watching the spectacular sunsets and loved listening to and seeing Loons on the lake. Thank you for the wonderful stay Jill!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

27 June 2020

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

Wish this place was a secret!

This is a lovely cozy cottage on a quaint and private inland lake just minutes from beautiful Charelvoix. This was our second stay and I wish I could keep the place a secret, as it is already booked through the summer and into the fall. The owners are easy to talk to, welcoming, and accommodating. Communication is prompt. We met a few of the residents of the cottage grouping during this visit and they are so welcoming. It was still quiet and relaxing. A few fishing boats out on the water. We brought our own kayak and enjoyed paddling the entire lake. Saw a family of loons while paddling and heard them every day. Charlevoix is perfect in every way. We've had a family cottage in the area for 35 years, so we are a bit prejudiced. It is small enough not to attract big franchise stores and restaurants while big enough to offer unique shopping, many beaches and water sports, and hiking and biking. You can easily travel to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, or Traverse City for bigger venues. The cottage is adequately equipped with kitchenware for cooking meals in, including several spices. The beds are serviceable but the mattresses will need upgrading soon. I slept on the pullout couch last visit but this time I brought an air mattress. There is plenty of floor space for a couple of them if need be. The mattress in the tiny loft area seemed very comfortable. We only checked it out but didn't sleep there. The headroom clearance in the loft is quite limited. You'd only put one person there (and best probably an older child or teen). We did not use the window air conditioner as the weather was ideal and the windows are spendid! The breeze from the lake is pure summer. (We did use the gas fireplace for heat during our fall trip. It was perfect for heat and ambiance.) We love this place. My sister and I were here together each time. We are in our fifties. Will try to book sooner so we can stay in the summer and in the fall every year. Our fall trip last year was as wonderful as this stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

27 Oct 2019

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

Top Notch

We had a wonderful time at this cute and clean little cottage, located in such a serene and peaceful location on the lake! The owner bent over backwards to make our stay enjoyable and answered any questions that we had about the cottage. I would highly recommend this vacation rental!

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

9 Oct 2019

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

Lovely Cottage; Beautiful Setting!

This cozy cottage is updated inside and is simply beautiful in its setting. My sister and I stayed for a long weekend. We have a family cottage in the area and have been coming to Charlevoix for 35 years. The area has stunning nature, water, hiking, woods, water sports, winter sports. Short drives will take you to Traverse City or Petoskey (more bustling). But we like the smaller town feel of Charlevoix . The cottage is easy to find with well maintained roads. It is just a few miles into town or any of the several beaches. The row of cottages is quaint and well maintained. The lake is perfect! Sunsets and breezes and leaves rustling. We had the place all to ourselves, but if you come in the summer I'm sure you'd have many neighbors. We felt very safe even in our solitude. The cottage was stocked with lots of spices, oils and vinegar. The kitchenware is serviceable but could be updated and added to a bit. We cooked a few meals and were able to make do with the available pans and utensils. Lots of blankets and pillows, towels. The gas fireplace is the heat source and so delightful! It was just chilly enough for us in the evenings and mornings to have on for a few hours. I'm sure it would be enough if you needed to heat this small cottage all day. The bedroom has a window air conditioner, but we had no need of it. I imagine the windows all across the front would offer a great breeze and there are two portable standing fans. The bathroom is well equipped and has a grip bar. The shower, though fine for us, may be a bit small if you have a very large person - I'm thinking of a family member who is 6' 4" and 400 pounds. The little loft is truly suitable just for a child, but you could squeeze an adult into the space if don't mind having no headroom. The pull out mattress is not the most comfortable as you first lie down, but you can shift around so that the bars aren't hitting you in the back and I had no trouble sleeping on it all. Communication with Jill was easy before and during our stay. Internet is okay. We could surf but too much buffering to stream. It was fine for our needs. We would most certainly return to this little slice of heaven, and plan to do so. Our time there was exactly what we were seeking - clean, modern, quaint cottage and fresh air with beautiful nature. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

6 Aug 2019

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

Lovely Family Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this sweet little cabin. We are a family of 4 with two little ones that were 4 and 5 at the time. The loft upstairs is very small and fit our two little ones perfectly. Anyone bigger may not have fit but it was cute and the kids loved it! We fished off the dock and enjoyed the lake. The location was perfect! Traverse City is only a little over an hour away and downtown Charlevoix was only about a 10 min drive. If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle you'll enjoy this cabin and lake.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jill Raleigh

My husband, John and I have lived and worked in Sarasota, Florida since 1989. Originally from Kalamazoo, MI. We have been vacationing on Nowland Lake for 15 years and when the opportunity finally came up to buy one for ourselves, we took the leap. We plan to spend all summer there once we retire, but in the meantime, we are happy to be able to offer it for rent so others can experience and enjoy this very special place!