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Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.

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Spectacular sunset from the deck.
View from the dining room overlooking deck and lake
Dining/Living room area with access to deck and view of lake.
Living room, north end of house, overlooks lake.  Sofa a great place to read/nap
Well stocked library. Books on the region, mysteries, & classics. Alcove off L.R

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Fisherman's Island State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Norwood Township Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Castle Farms
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.

150 feet of Lakefront beach on Lake Michigan + 3 Bedroom, 3.0 bath cottage makes for a great place to spend a week or much of the summer--or fall--or spring. Sunsets are amazing and after sunset the dark sky above the lake allows amazing views of the stars and milky way. Charlevoix mailing address but south of Fisherman's Island so you can enjoy all of Charlevoix's charm, ' but be far enough away that it is a true summer retreat. Guests are entranced with Lake Michigan from this contemporary and private lakeside home. Home is located in a birch and hemlock grove, the home looks out over Lake Michigan and south to Grand Traverse Bay. Guests can beachcomb and hunt for Petoskey or Charlevoix stones, swim or canoe on the lake. Others jog or walk the country lanes.

The property is architect designed. The master bedroom has a separate entrance, full sized bed, sliding doors to deck overlooking the lake and its own bath. A quiet and private spot, even if the kids and in laws are in the other rooms.

Another bedroom has its own bathroom and is located at the opposite end of the house from the master bedroom. It has sliding doors to the large lakefront deck. This room has bunk beds and can sleep 4 people. It is quiet and light. It has an additional art and drawing room attached which looks out over the nearby woods. The drawing room also has a washer and dryer.

There is a quiet library/TV viewing nook off the living room with a DVD player, 42 inch HDTV, and streaming high speed internet video interface. Also a wide selection of books with an emphasis on northern Michigan. In the library area is a new queen sized sofa bed which sleeps 2 comfortably. This sofa has a great view of the big lake by day, and waking up on the sofa bed to see the lake is a wonderful experience.

There is a large living room/dining room which is associated with a sitting area and which has cathedral ceilings and large glass windows and sliding doors which open to a large deck overlooking the lake with many chairs and tables for eating, sunbathing, reading, or watching the lake and sunsets. Outside, greenery including evergreens frame the lake view and provide shelter from excess breezes.
Off the living room is a full bath (shower) which has unique barnwood paneling, a real 'up north' experience.


The kitchen is extremely well-stocked with dishes, utensils, pans, pots, and has a work area which overlooks the lake. There is a dishwasher and a gas grille for BBQ (outside).

An ideal room for children is at the top of the spiral staircase which is the 3rd bedroom which has room for two in a full sized bed.

There is a full complement of kitchen applicances, dishes, etc to allow one to prepare gourment meals while looking out at the lake. Have your breakfast and meals overlooking the lake as well, either in the combined LR/DR or on the deck.

Keywords: 2200 sq ft cottage with separate MBR suite. Direct Lake Michigan Waterfront. Beachfront. West facing windows and cathedral ceiling LR. Quiet, beautiful, near Antrim Dells Golf Course and near Historic Village of Norwood 8 mi s of Charlevoix. 3rd bedroom is on upper level accessed by spiral staircase. TV, DVD, Internet (wireless). Huge new deck overlooking Lake Michigan. Dark Sky.
A few steps to a warm and sheltered beach. Near county park. Great for walking on the beach or on nearby quiet lakeshore road with excellent lake views.

Property manager

Richard Great Lake Michigan Cottage

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Consider Castle Farms for a night out or Artform Fabricating if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Norwood Township Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mushroom House - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Castle Farms - 24 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 24 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Antrim Dells Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big Medicine Ranch - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies. located?

This family-friendly Charlevoix cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fisherman's Island State Park and Lake Michigan. Norwood Township Park and George & Marion Light Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TJ B.

Great Week!
We really enjoyed our week in Norwood. The cottage was perfect for our group - my wife and I along with two of our daughters and their boyfriends. The place is bigger than it appears in the pictures. It was clean and well appointed. The deck on the back is worth the rental price all by itself. We practically lived out there when not enjoying the beach. We know the area very well, so the slightly remote location was not an issue. The beach is rocky, but we really enjoyed it and found about 100lbs of Petosky stones! The public beach just down the road is very sandy if that is what you're looking for. Perfect sunsets and very relaxing. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Beautiful view on Lake Michigan
The cottage has a beautiful view from the deck and great room. Home is enough big to accommodate 8 people. I went with my daughter and her girlfriends, they have a lot of fun, however the tide was high so they were unable to do fire pit due to beach was cover with the water but they went kayaking and canoeing so they were very happy. I have do one comment about the bugs and insects , was a lot of them so be prepared to take some sprays and the water at home had very heavy odor so just take a lot of water bottles with you. Overall we enjoyed our stay and have a lot of good memories, the sunset is unforgettable.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
We loved the "Grandma's cottage" vibe, home-like with great window views, great deck with tables, and private outdoor space. Sinks, showers, toilets all very clean. Lots of towels and blankets, all clean. However, a spring cleaning is badly needed. I swept away many cobwebs, not currently used spider webs, empty dusty cobwebs. Very musty, probably old books, furniture, and carpet contributing to that. Grill didn't work when we arrived so tried to broil in oven; however, it is in the bottom drawer of the old gas stove and door is partly broke off and very greasey so didn't use. Gas tank for grill turned out to be empty and owner did tell us where spare tank was when we asked next day. Gas stove oven cooks extra hot. Kitchen is very well stocked. All of Grandma's cookware seems to be there still: silverware, spatulas, fry pans (probably old teflon), pots, knives, pasta cutter, crockpots, china,... Only shortage is soup/cereal bowls, 3 plastic ones available. Kitchen has a pantry closet but can't put food in it because it has poisonous bug sprays and household cleaners in it that smell strongly. There is a shelf on the wall though that works great. Also many spices available. All in all it was what we were looking for and we had a nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, Secluded, and Charmingly Quirky
This place was great! Views and sunsets cannot be beat! Owner is very responsive and proactive. The water was super high at the property (owner pre-warned us) but we still had fun there finding Petosky and Charlevoix stones. There is also a secluded and sparsly-populated beach 1.5 miles North with easy access and a lot of sand. Property is roughly 20 minutes from downtown Charlevoix for dining and shopping options. Only downsides: 1) SPIDERS! But yo, you’re in a wooded area with a bunch of bugs, it’s like a spider dream buffet. 2) Address doesn’t show in NAV system or Google Maps. My college-age daughter came up a day after us and we got around this by telling her to search for 4## Lake Shore Dr (not Lakeshore Dr, because it makes a difference) and then just keep going. Once you hit the county line, the road changes to dirt and the numbers change to the 11### format. It’s a mile past that. TIPS: 1) Bring a snorkel and mask for any geology nerds looking for our state stone. 2) There IS a tv, but it’s in a closet by the blue sofa. Don’t tell your kids. We taught them Euchre and Rummy and have created monsters who now understand the importance of strategic thinking. 3) Stop at a fresh fruit stand on the way up. I have never had better strawberries or blueberries in my life. 4) Master bath shower: 3 o’clock is a good starting point for warm enough to not scald you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Mary D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Our Time in Michigan
The check in communication with the owner was a little challenging. The house is a funky grandma's cottage vibe filled with knickknacks and could do with a deep clean and updating. The showers are tiny. The location is beautiful. Unfortunately the lake is high so we did not have beach access at the house. There is a small public beach about 5 min (by car) down the road. We kept the windows open and the temperature was lovely. We tried grilling but couldn't get it lit. We bought and donated a charcoal grill for the deck. The toaster did not work. We made a game of figuring out the lights and the switches. Overall, it was a positive experience in a breathtakingly beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan M., Milford, MI

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destination wedding of friends
The deck and the setting was heavenly! Beautiful Lake Michigan. The home is cute and eclectic, but could use some tlc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Lovely home on beautiful beach
We loved our stay! We had fun hunting for petoskey stones on the beach. We drove to Charlevoix and Petoskey for visits. The home was lovely and fit our family well. We had a family of 2 adults and 3 young kids, and couple, and another adult. The three bedrooms worked well. It was nice to have a long table to sit at and eat altogether. Great deck too, though we didn't use it much due to weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Awesome House on Lake Michigan
The pictures do not do this place justice! The rooms are huge, the deck is amazing and the views are fantastic. We spent every night sitting outside watching the sun set. It was also really cool to have access to the kayaks. We paddled out a ways and took in the crystal clear Lake Michigan water. We are looking forward to coming back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable cottage close to many attractions
We loved our stay in this private cottage retreat. It is steps away from the beaches of Lake Michigan. We enjoyed long walks along the shore and the relaxing sound of the water. Experience beautiful sunsets from the large windows overlooking the lake. This cottage was centrally located and just a short drive away from many northern Michigan attractions including Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Petoskey. After a long day exploring we were so happy to crawl into the comfy beds. I would recommend this rental to my friends and family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Northern part of the Lower Peninsula
Wonderful vacation! This was our base for exploring the local area which is Hemingway country as well as mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear park and Traverse City. Stop #9 at Sleeping Bear is the best view I have seen and moves the Cliffs of Moher down a notch. The owner recommended Friske for pies and baked goods and we had some there and took some home with us. The Lake behind the cabin has a rocky bottom which can be slippery so I recommend some footwear to prevent slipping but the water was exhilarating. The house is packed with books - many have a local connection - this is a great touch. Wonderful vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beyond our expectation ...
Our family came to this place to use it as a base for exploring northern Michigan - and ended up staying "at home" for most of the time simply because we were enjyoing ourselves so much. This cottage was beyond our expectation. Beautiful located, spacious, cozy and comfortable, well stocked and full of atmosphere. We didn't miss anything at all. We loved sitting on the deck with it's great view over Lake Michigan for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, reading, napping, playing and much more. It was hard to leave all the unhunted Charlevoix and Petoskey stones on that that lovely little beach, and to get the kids out of the shallow and warm water of Lake Michigan, which is perfect for swimming for children in this area. We envy the owners for this property and would love to return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Waterfront Setting
We like to play on and in the water, and this location, with it's clean and fairly shallow water was wonderful for swimming and paddling. The sunsets are to die for, yet the house is protected from hot sun by the many tall trees surrounding it. We enjoyed combing the beach for Petoskey and Charlevoix stones. The house is fascinating, full of books, all kinds of dishes, and art objects collected by people who clearly led full and interesting lives there. It is an unpretentious, lovely home, comfortable in both the physical and emotional senses. It is very difficult to avoid relaxing there, yet it is only 10-15 minutes from interesting shopping and good restaurants. We visited lovely out-of-the-way nature areas, quiet enough that we almost stepped on a beautiful little green frog in the reeds. It's a good base for visiting the many "up north" Lake Michigan tourism sites. The kitchen is small but complete, and cooking for 8 people was not a problem. The deck is big enough that we could gather our group out there, or sit separately and have personal space. Viewing the big lake under the moon and stars wasn't too shabby, either. We will definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Charm with a View
Comfortable cottage with room for family to spread out. Old-fashioned character with modern conveniences. Three spacious bedrooms. Master suite is especially charming! Lots of large windows for a great view of lake. Deck along back of house with steps to beach. We loved the sunsets! We had a lovely weekend and would love to return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We hope to return
Great house on Lake Michigan. We especially enjoyed the deck, the bedroom above the spiral stairs, the woods, the beach, the views, stone skipping and Petoskey stone hunting. Nice location, plenty of room, lots of waterfront, well stocked kitchen, and lots of interesting art and knick-knacks on the walls. We hope to return!

About the host

Hosted by Richard Great Lake Michigan Cottage

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My wife and I bought this place as a retreat and for possible retirement (at least in the summer). Since we are both still working we cannot be there as much as we would like and want to share this special property with the right renter. We purchased this property after many many trips to northern Michigan in which we had hoped it would be possible to buy. ..We finally did--and believe you will enjoy this spot.

Why they chose this property

The property is located near the village of Norwood which is about 8 miles south of Charlevoix. This is an ideal location as it is near commercial air transport (Traverse City); relatively near a major highway, easy to reach from southern Michigan in 3 to 4 hrs (with a radar detector), quiet and beautiful, yet close enough to Charlevoix to make use of the city amenities with just a 10 minute drive. The location on a small bay on lake Michigan with some dark stones on the floor of the lake makes the water warmer than some other aeas.

What makes this property unique

Sunsets, quiet, varying light off the lake, reading quietly on the deck listening to the wind in the trees, watching the birds, sleeping soundly with a breeze off the lake keeping temperatures comfortable, a quiet master suite with a door that locks so privacy can be maintained even if there are other guests--including a separate entrance. A huge deck on essentially the entire lake side (west) of the house. Opportunity to take hikes and walks and enjoy nature and continued lake views. Access to the internet at high speed if the need strikes you! Go play golf at Antrim Dells or many of several nearby courses. Go buy a home made pie at Friske's orchards, cherry is very good or some pastries. There are 2 nice 1 person Kayaks and a canoe for activities on the lake on calm days.

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