Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms / Brand New Patio & Fire Pit / Hot Tub

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Entire home

Front of home. Two-car garage is available for your use during your stay.

Living Room includes entertainment center with electric fireplace.

Open concept dining room, kitchen, and living room.

Dining room and custom bar with live edge walnut bar top.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Boyne City, MI

Lake Charlevoix

2 min drive

Peninsula Beach

3 min drive

Young State Park

5 min drive

Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)

38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bed Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Experience the beauty of Northern Michigan at our 'Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix', a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home located less than a mile from downtown Boyne City and the sandy shores of Lake Charlevoix. Featuring modern updated furnishings, Central Air, and a covered back deck with a brand new patio, fire pit, and luxurious 6-person hot tub, this is the perfect vacation getaway for families, empty nesters, and friends or family reunions. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and shopping all within minutes! Less than 7 miles away from best-in-state skiing at Boyne Mountain for the winter enthusiasts and family-friendly swimming at Young State Park's beach on Lake Charlevoix.

Availability Update: we are now accepting weekly reservations for Spring and Summer of 2024! Typically 2-night minimums with discounted weekday pricing in the spring. Starting in late June, the house rents week-to-week, from Saturday to Saturday, until mid-August. Book now to schedule your trip to Lake Charlevoix!

Note: the hot tub is operational during the fall, winter, and spring (but not summer).

Property manager

Christopher Sell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Parking included

Free WiFi

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

As a reminder, the following are NOT allowed at ou

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

About the area

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Boyne Mountain and Monument Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Castle Farms. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.

Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

Deer Lake - 8 min drive
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 10 min drive
SkyBridge Michigan - 15 min drive
Boyne Mountain - 15 min drive
Odawa Casino - 19 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪BC Lanes - ‬5 min drive
‪Eagles Nest - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
‪Forty Acres Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms / Brand New Patio & Fire Pit / Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms / Brand New Patio & Fire Pit / Hot Tub?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms / Brand New Patio & Fire Pit / Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms / Brand New Patio & Fire Pit / Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms / Brand New Patio & Fire Pit / Hot Tub located?

Located in the heart of Boyne City, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake Charlevoix and within 3 miles (5 km) of Peninsula Beach and Young State Park. Horton Bay and Deer Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

2 Sept 2024

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

Biking weekend

Great stay! We loved exploring the area & hitting the local MTB trails. The hot tub was the perfect way to end the evenings! We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

16 July 2024

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

Boyne Thunder

The home was set up like our vacation home in Branson MO. we loved it and it fit our needs perfectly! location was good for us as well being so close to everything but not on top of other ppl. great time! Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

19 Feb 2024

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

Perfect location, felt like home

It is hard to *not* feel right at home at the Happy Place! It had everything we needed and was very comfortable and one of the cleanest rentals we have ever stayed in. Perfect size for our family of five. Of note that we especially appreciated was the large kitchen garbage bin (most places we stay in are on the small side), tons of hooks in bedrooms/bathrooms to hang coats towels etc, comfortable beds, water bottles in the kitchen (came in handy when one of our kids realized she forgot hers at home), air purifiers in every bedroom (something we are used to at home and made for great white noise), plenty of plates/bowls/silverware, and all of the games. There is also ping pong, ladder ball, and a basketball game in the basement that was a nice surprise. The Happy Place felt private yet was a short drive to town/Boyne Mtn. We enjoyed snow tubing, cross country skiing, the Sky Bridge, Avalanche Bay, wine & cider tasting, and shopping in downtown Petoskey. This would be an awesome area to visit in the summer too. The only thing I might add to improve on the place would be blinds in the master bathroom. We would 100% return again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

2 Jan 2024

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

A great propery

The house is cozy, clean, and great location. A quick trip to Boyne mountain. Good communication

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C., Ada Michigan

13 Aug 2023

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

Vrbo

Perfect for our family

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERESA R.

24 July 2023

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

Grateful!

Will rent from these VRBO owners again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christina C., Livonia, MI

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and space

Stayed for a week with my husband and teenage son, and the house was a perfect fit for the 3 of us. The couch and beds were comfy; the kitchen was a great size for cooking for the week. Appreciated the grill, games and back patio. Wonderful location - quick drives into the city or Young State Park. Chris was a responsive host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

11 June 2023

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

Great property for anything you want to do!

Perfect spot for a group of us, house accommodated all our needs and then some! Really appreciate it and a great host. Thanks again we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

13 Feb 2023

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

Great weekend away

Great location. Just minutes away from downtown and Boyne Mountain. The house was very clean and had everything we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

12 Feb 2023

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

Winter Weekend

Stayed for a nice 3 night winter weekend getaway. Perfect house for our family of 4. Plenty of games for the kids to play after getting back from Boyne Mountain. Didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub but a nice perk as well. Easy drive to the mountain while enjoying the restaurants and shops of Boyne city. Quick and friendly communication. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L., Usa

1 Jan 2023

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

Absolutely perfect

This property is everything advertised and more. Great location, beautiful home, and wonderful owners who were available to help. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone in the area. Can't wait to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

17 Oct 2022

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

Ideal “home away from home” for fall colors!

This inviting home is ideally located and only 20-25 minutes away from Charlevoix and Petosky, MI. The autumn colors were spectacular along the hills and landscape! When evening came, we snuggled in the comfortable sofa, had warm tea and enjoyed the time spent with great friends! This home can be a “home away from home”

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance S.

6 Sept 2022

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

Very Nice Place

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of extras, clean and very well provisioned. Really enjoyed out door area, the fire pit and swings. Nice location, walked to town and we enjoyed the bikes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

6 Sept 2022

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

Lovely place

Great experience. Really comfortable and well stocked home. Would recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve R., Bloomfield Hills, MI

6 Aug 2022

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

GReat accommodations. Excellent location for us.

No problems. All four adults and one baby were very happy there. Thank you! Our vacation was everything we hoped for. 😃

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

2 Aug 2022

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

An awesome house!

We felt very comfortable there. It was clean and beautifully decorated. We loved what we called the gathering room. It was huge. It was a great place for us to all hang out together. We could all fit on a large sectional and watch a movie The large kitchen and dining room were also in that open space. We could all sit there and eat together at the same time. It had a beautiful wood ceiling. We enjoyed playing vinyl records in there. The bedrooms and bathrooms worked out well for us. We had a new barbecue that was great to cook on. Our grandkids loved all of the toys. and books. It was definitely a great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

25 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was close to everything with a direct down the street shot to the boat launch

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

10 July 2022

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

The perfect family vacation spot!

This property was easily the most accommodating rental home we’ve ever seen! We stayed with our 2 daughters along with my best and her husband and family. The hosts thought of EVERYTHING! Bikes for the whole family to ride, a huge toybox, games, lawn games,…it was just wonderful! So many personal touches that made our stay beyond comfortable, not to mention FUN! We’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

30 Jan 2022

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

Snowy fun at the Happy Place

This was our second time staying at the Happy Place. It was like going “home.” My kids are 3.5 and 2 and love this place as much as I do. The host gave us lots of great ideas for toddler activities during the snowy season. If you enjoy sledding, don’t miss Avalanche Park and Pond Hill Farm. When we were too tired to go anywhere, we stayed in and watched movies, cooked good food, and enjoyed the fireplace. The hot tub was a HUGE hit. We played our music a little too loudly for the neighbor’s liking, though. (If you’re looking for a spot to host raging parties, I’d suggest you keep searching!) But, if you’re looking for a cozy spot in a quiet area that’s conveniently located, beautifully decorated (especially for the holidays), and hosted by great people, The Happy Place is it!

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

27 Jan 2022

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

Beautiful Home

We really enjoyed our stay @The Happy Place. The house is lovely. It is comfy, well decorated and well stocked. We were pleasantly surprised to find baby toys, bath toys, plates and utensils for the little ones - not to mention a large amount of board games we took advantage of. It’s very close to Lake Charlevoix and downtown Boyne City - we also spent time at nearby Boyne Mountain and Avalanche Bay Waterpark. The hosts were very responsive and super helpful with recommendations. They also supplied us with a detailed welcome guide to the property that outlined house policies as well as available local activities. We really loved the property and hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

29 Dec 2021

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

Very cozy!

Quaint, cozy, comfortable and nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendon H.

18 Nov 2021

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

Cozy beautiful home & all the little details made it perfect!

We've stayed in a bunch of rental properties over the last several years and this house has risen to the top of the list. The vibe is cozy and comfortable. The sheets & towels were high quality and comfortable (you definitely don't get this at most rentals)! The owners thought of all the little details to help you feel at home and provide comfort and ease...Hooks for coats/sweaters/towels, chargers by the bed, nightlights so you can find your way at night and my girls LOVED reading the book about the Petoskey stones. We even went on a treasure hunt to the beach and were thrilled to find some of these "special" stones. We truly can't wait to come back and stay here again. The location is great - quiet street and close to everything. It was nice to have access to the garage. You could simply tell that the owners care and genuinely want you to enjoy your stay. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S., Ada, MI

17 Sept 2021

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

The Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix will make you very HAPPY!

We had a fantastic family getaway at The Happy Place and loved everything about this vacation rental. The location is great - close to town, restaurants, and Lake Charlevoix, but located on a private road that is very quiet and peaceful. The house has the "Up North" feel that makes you immediately relax and slow down. The kitchen has everything you need, the bedrooms are spacious and have ample closet space, the mattresses are comfortable and the bathrooms are extremely clean and organized. The large sectional couch is cozy and inviting, especially after a long day of sightseeing. Ending the day with a soak in the hot tub was a highlight for all of us. Chris and Whitney are incredible hosts and have thought of everything, including a welcome gift waiting for us upon arrival that included Lake Charlevoix Coffee and Happy Place coasters! About a week before our trip, Chris sent a helpful welcome guide that included information on check-in, home access, parking, and Wi-Fi, along with fantastic suggestions for daily tips, activities, and restaurants. This was so helpful, especially when deciding where we wanted to go for dinner. We will be back to The Happy Place and are so thankful to Chris and Whitney for sharing this special place with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Aug 2021

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

We’ll be back!

The Happy place was perfect.. two couples for a week of golf in and around Boyne City.. host was great at communicating. Great details provided upon booking. Chris checked in to make sure everything was ok.. this newly remodeled home was a great place to relax after a hot day of golf. We all enjoyed the hot tub for our old aches and pains., the home was clean .. sheets and towels as well., beds comfy.. kitchen was well stocked .. we did clean the grill but the old bbq burned right off.. got lucky on a last minute cancellation! Lucky us because it was a great week and we enjoyed Boyne City as well.. Stiggs loaded fries might make you have a heart attack but you’ll die with a smile on your face..

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

23 Aug 2021

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

Central to everything

I’m so glad we had the opportunity to stay at the Happy Place at Lake Charlevoix. We were central to all the amazing things that Up North Michigan has to offer and we knew we could settle in easily after a long day of adventuring. Truly an amazing place to stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Christopher Sell

Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City has been our happy place forever. Since 2009 we've been visiting every summer, first camping, then via travel trailer, then renting a cottage. We finally decided to make our dreams a reality and buy our own home in Northern Michigan so that we can share our Happy Place with others.

Why they chose this property

CITY/COUNTRY BALANCE: Our home is located in Boyne City, a minute drive to downtown, but nestled in a quiet remote part of town across the street from wooded Rotary Park. The ranch-style floor plan makes this home accessible for all ages, and the new hot hub is perfect for cool nights after skiing all day at nearby Boyne Mountain.

What makes this property unique

AMAZING LOCATION: Our Happy Place is just east of downtown Boyne City, located in the 'Happy Triangle' of Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Boyne City. In addition to shopping in downtown Boyne or hiking/sledding at the community's Avalanche Preserve, this home is positioned for many incredible day trips. Young State Park at Lake Charlevoix is 6 minutes away. Boyne Falls and Boyne Mountain are less than 10 minutes away. Walloon Lake and the Village of Walloon is 9 minutes away. Petoskey is 20 minutes away. Charlevoix is 25 minutes away. The charming town of Harbor Springs and Pond Hill Farm is less than 45 minutes. Head north an hour to get to the Mackinac Bridge, or head south 1 hr 15 minutes for endless fun at world-renowned Traverse City.