Open, bright, pet-friendly cottage w/AC - walking distance to beaches & town! - Charlevoix

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Charlevoix, MI

Mushroom House5 min walk
Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal13 min walk
Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach4 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Open, bright, pet-friendly cottage w/AC - walking distance to beaches & town!

Current summer 2024 availability:
July 18-20
July 27-August 2
August 7-10
August 17-30

Charming, airy and bright 3 BR/1.5 BA cottage in Charlevoix is just a ten-minute walk from two beautiful Lake Michigan beaches – one that’s dog-friendly & one that’s great for the kids with a playground area and lighthouse. New this year - central air conditioning!! It's also just a short drive to Castle Farms (4 miles) or Jordan Valley Barn wedding venue (15 miles) if you are coming to Charlevoix to celebrate a wedding.

The first floor has an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout, two bedrooms (1 queen, 1 full) and a full bath. Upstairs is a large, carpeted bedroom with 2 twins, bunk beds (4 beds total upstairs) and half bath. Please note: the bunks are small and only rated up to 100 lbs each and have thin, cot-type mattresses. The maximum number of adults this property can accommodate is 6. 8 guests allowed including two or more children. The layout works well for a family, group of friends, or a couple wanting a spacious getaway. Also, downstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans.

Enjoy grilling on the back deck overlooking a large backyard or walk to Lake Michigan to watch the sunsets. It's also an easy, pleasant walk to dinner, coffee, outdoor concerts, charming shops, the Thursday farmer's market and drawbridge on Bridge Street. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of linens to make you feel right at home.

House-trained dogs are welcome with an additional fee and you will find that Charlevoix is a very pet-friendly town. Dogs are not permitted on the carpeted second floor of the home, may not be left tied out in the yard, and pet waste must be removed from the yard before checkout.

Please note: no wi-fi is provided from Oct 30-May 20. Wi-fi is available at the library two blocks away during the off-season.

STR license approved by City of Charlevoix.

Keywords: dog-friendly, family-friendly, walk to Lake Michigan beaches

Property manager

Jennifer White, Owner

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Maximum of two house-trained dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property

Quiet hours between 10 pm and 8 am to be respectful of our residential neighborhood.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. North Seas Gallery and Charlevoix Circle of Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal and Mt. McSauba Recreation Area. Consider Castle Farms for a night out or Artform Fabricating if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

Mushroom House - 5 min walk
Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
Charlevoix Beach - 2 min drive
Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 4 min drive
Castle Farms - 6 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Grille - ‬9 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬11 min walk
‪The Landing Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open, bright, pet-friendly cottage w/AC - walking distance to beaches & town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Open, bright, pet-friendly cottage w/AC - walking distance to beaches & town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open, bright, pet-friendly cottage w/AC - walking distance to beaches & town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Open, bright, pet-friendly cottage w/AC - walking distance to beaches & town! located?

This family-friendly Charlevoix cottage is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Mushroom House and Lake Michigan. Charlevoix Circle of Arts and North Seas Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

stacey j.

8 June 2024

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

Great stay, close to town.

Home was clean and the communication with the host was great! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne B.

26 Oct 2023

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

Girls weekend

The house was very comfortable and clean. Owner very attentive. We would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

29 Aug 2023

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

Wedding weekend

The house is cute and accommodating. The location is great - walking distance to the beach and downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Illinois

5 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing stay

The property was clean and the pictures accurate as advertised. Jennifer was a pleasure to work with and had prompt responses. This is an ideal property if you are looking to visit a small town with an easy walk to beaches and downtown.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

8 July 2023

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

Perfect Location

In the center of every where we wanted to be, but still plenty of peace a quiet to relax!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

21 Aug 2022

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

Can’t wait to return!

This was our second stay at this great little place in Charlevoix. Everything is wonderful, kitchen is well appointed, place is cozy and location is superb. Walk to beach and town. When can we go back?

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

joel p.

27 July 2022

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

clean, convenient

Overall, wonderful place to stay. Walked everywhere, kitchen fully equipped. We are not used to heat, so would have liked A/C and darker curtains, but we were warned about this beforehand! Also, basement light was out. Otherwise, all great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

25 July 2022

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

Really enjoyed our accommodations at this property in Charlevoix

We had a great time in Charlevoix and the house was very comfortable and all in order per the listing. The proximity to the beach and to the downtown area was wonderful. And we appreciated all of the quick replies from the property owner prior to our stay. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

10 July 2022

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

Enjoyable and relaxing stay!

Have rented 2 years in a row. Jennifer is wonderful to work with. She is very responsive!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

28 Oct 2021

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

To visit area

Great location and yard in quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the back deck and yard with our two small fur babies. Clean and well equipped with all the necessary supplies. Easy walk to town and beach through neighborhood . Earl Young hobbit houses scattered in neighborhood which makes for interesting walks. Thank you to our host! Enjoyed your city and our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

7 Sept 2021

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

Wedding weekend

Everything was good. No issues at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

16 Aug 2021

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

Cottage

Nice cottage within walking distance to downtown and the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

11 July 2021

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

Family Get-away

Everything was neat and tidy! Owner was very responsive! Will definitely rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

20 Nov 2020

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

Charlevoix cottage

Really great. The exterior seemed just a tiny bit weathered or in need of paint relative to other places in the neighborhood so when we pulled into the driveway we weren’t sure what to expect inside but it was lovely, charming and wonderful. Perfect location, we walked into town many times, and to the lake. Inside was cozy and felt like a cabin in the woods despite being a half mile from the city center. There are enough beds for 4 kids and two couples (including a loft upstairs for the kids) but it’s probably from a square foot standpoint a bit small for that unless you get along super well with the other family. We’d absolutely bring our kids there alone though. We will probably rent again, but likely just ourselves since it was just so nice and relaxing that way. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Farmington Hills, MI

13 Oct 2020

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

Great time, great location

Enjoyed being close to the town. The house is as described; clean, comfortable and roomy. We had a great time. First time in Charlevoix; hoping to return to check out more places.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Molly V.

14 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointment for the cost

We were very disappointed with our stay. It was very costly for a very unpleasant experience. We arrived and the house was brutally hot. It seems like it had not been used because of the smell and temperature. There was no air conditioning and there was a broken fan in the dumpster. I asked if there was AC and was told by the owner that I could bring a mattress down from upstairs if it was that hot for my guests (my two young children and husband). The owner mistakenly texted me instead of her manager and wrote “they probably didn’t even open the windows upstairs” which was quite rude when we had opened the windows and even brought in our own fans to make it more bearable. It would have been nice if someone would have opened the house up before we came to pull the hot air out like the owner said we should do. We were not able to use the upstairs at all while we were there due to the heat. It was definitely not worth what we paid for not sleeping well the whole time (due to the heat) and the owner basically saying that’s how Northern MI houses are in the summer. Huge huge disappointment to not want to be in a house at all you rented for 4 days.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

2 Sept 2019

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

Perfect!

The house was perfect for us. Just the right size and everything we needed. Location in Charlevoix was great! We will definitely recommend this place to friends who want to vacation in Charlevoix.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

25 Aug 2019

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

Vintage charm

This is a sweet little vintage house that has comfortable, clean and current furnishings. I was very appreciative of the many hangers in the closets, towels and plenty of hooks and rods in the bath being there was lots of sharing with one full bathroom. The small back deck had plenty of seats and was a nice surprise. We really enjoyed our time at Serenity Cottage and if you can get the sleeping arrangements to work it's quite nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina N.

19 June 2019

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

Very Comfortable and Homey

We stayed at Jennifers place while we attended a wedding in Charlevoix at Castle Farms (which is only 3 miles away). And the minute we walked into her home, we felt very comfortable. It was clean, it contained everything we needed to cook, and the location was perfect. Walking distance to downtown Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. It was our first trip to Charlevoix and we definitely plan on being back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

tina s.

5 Nov 2018

Family friendly

Great lovely clean home. Had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

24 Sept 2018

It was perfect for our family weekend.

Convenient to downtown, clean and cozy.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

19 Aug 2018

Lovely stay

This was our first visit to Charlevoix and we loved all of it! Cute and comfortable cottage close to everything. Walking distance to town and great beaches with playgrounds. Wonderful for kids! Thank you for a great introduction to Charlevoix!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

monica B.

19 July 2018

Lovely. Great feel from the moment you walk in

This is a great place to stay if wanting to be near Lake Mi or downtown area. The house was clean, smelled very nice and was PERFECT for the week. Will definitely be back. Great time, great yard, even nice neighbors.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

5 July 2018

Perfect charming house for our family vacation!

We loved staying in this cute clean house, it had everything we needed and made our stay so easy and comfortable. We all slept great on the comfy beds and the info provided and WiFi made it easy for us to make plans. We were able to walk almost everywhere and made quite a few meals at the house. We have a 1 and 3 year old and found the house to be very kid friendly and the movies really helped on rainy days. Thanks for a wonderful time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C.

18 June 2018

Great little cottage, excellent location.

Rented cottage for a wedding in Charlevoix. Was a perfect location and pet friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer White, Owner

Growing up on the East Coast where a beach vacation meant fighting traffic jams, strong undertows and jellyfish, I've been delightfully surprised by the many hidden beaches and coves of Northern Michigan. There are so many places to choose from to watch the sunset, whether a quick walk down the street, sunset sail, or a remote stretch of sand all to yourself. Family and friends love visiting and taking the dogs for a swim and visiting the wonderful farm markets and galleries.

Why they chose this property

I have been vacationing in Charlevoix since 2002. I'm delighted to share my home with you and know you will love the peace, tranquility and friendliness that are part of life in this adorable town. You'll never lack for things to do, and you'll create your own adventures and memories with friends and family. Come get away from it all, bring your family, friends (and pups?) and RELAX!

What makes this property unique

You can walk everywhere - 10 minutes to the beach or the many restaurants and shops downtown. There's a wonderful library and small movie theater just down the hill for those occasional rainy afternoons. Cyclists will enjoy the trail from Charlevoix to Petoskey and beyond that runs along Lake Michigan. Personally, I just walk along the beaches for hours and let the stress of city life melt away.