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South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickle Ball Court | Sleeps 10

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Exterior
Pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickle Ball Court | Sleeps 10

Now accepting reservations for our Summer 2024 season!
The Black Duck Cottage is truly a boater’s paradise but has something for everyone all year long. Featuring a beautiful lakefront cottage and a guest house at water’s edge, enjoy life on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix with 137 ‘ of sandy water frontage and a permanent deepwater dock capable of hosting multiple vessels up to 55ft with sufficient water and power sources, or multiple smaller boats and toys.
The main house features an updated kitchen and 4 full bathrooms, 2 gas fireplaces, wood and stone floors. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need. The vaulted great room centers around a beautiful gas fireplace. The adjacent deck is equipped for outdoor seating and dining, plus a gas grill and cooler to keep your drinks handy. The first floor queen bedroom and ensuite bath is easily accessible just off the great room and deck. A king ensuite bedroom awaits upstairs with another gas fireplace and private deck, perfect for your morning coffee as the sun rises over the lake. A separate bunk room is ready for the kids with 2 queens, 3 twins and an ensuite bath.
The guest house is truly magical with its French doors that open on to the lake. Enjoy the king bedroom and sitting area, heated stone floors for chilly mornings and updated bathroom suite. The guest house also features a mini-split heating source that provides AC in the summer months and heat for those cooler fall days. The guest house is available July- October only.
The heated recreation room/garage will keep the crowd busy with ping pong, darts, board games, cards and a 60” smart TV. Stay connected while you’re here with high speed internet and wifi. Smart TVs are in each bedroom (except the bunk room), plus the rec. room and great room.
But who wants to stay inside when just off the garage is a regulation sized pickle-ball court! Yes, the paddles, ball, and net are ready for you to join in the fastest growing sport in the country! Or enjoy the beautiful water on Lake Charlevoix on the two kayaks and two stand up paddle boards provided, along with life jackets. Don’t forget the hot tub to warm up after a chilly swim!
End your evenings at the Black Duck around the beach fire pit, listening to the natural artesian spring flowing down the property.

Need another home close by to additional accommodate friends and family, visit our website to view Holy Island Getaway, Lake Charlevoix Memories and South Arm Shores - all available on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix.
Please note, the Guest Home and Hot Tub are not available during the Winter Season. Availability is dependent on weather and planned to be available, Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October. *The Hot Tub fee will be removed for Winter Reservations.
*Effective 9/2023-The guest house is now closed for the 2023 season and will reopen Summer 2024.

Note: Due to short term rental and use occupancy licensing restrictions-This home has a strict maximum occupancy of 8. The property is flexible for up to 10 if the additional 2 guests are children under 18. Please contact Northern Michigan Escapes reservations for more information and availability for this home prior to booking.

Please Note: Our home is listed as a 4 Bedroom during the Summer Season. The 4th Bedroom is considered our Guest House and open in the summer only- it is not available during our Winter season. Once we reach colder temps, the Guest House is closed for the season and our home will only offer 3 Bedrooms but this does not effect max occupancy.

**2 or 3-night minimum stay required in our off season
***7-night minimum with a Saturday to Saturday stay during our Summer Season

Property manager

Northern Michigan Escapes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Front With A Dock Charlevoix
2033-224581
Lake Front Cottage with a Guest House and Dock! Charlevoix

About the neighborhood

Map
Charlevoix, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Lake Charlevoix - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Castle Farms - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mushroom House - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Charlevoix Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪B.C. Pizza Charlevoix - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tapawingo - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickle Ball Court | Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickle Ball Court | Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickle Ball Court | Sleeps 10?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickle Ball Court | Sleeps 10 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Charlevoix, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Castle Farms and Ye Nyne Olde Holles Golf Club. Swan Valley Marina and Elm Pointe Historical Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickle Ball Court | Sleeps 10 Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E., South Lyon, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
We had a group of friends get together for a beautiful northern Michigan weekend and we found this house to be perfect. It was spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the bonfire area on the beach and the huge table where we all played games. Close to everything we wanted to see. The only tiny issue was that the house is a bit hard to find, especially if you’re trying to locate it in the dark. We really loved our stay and had a special weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Perfection
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked this house for a getaway weekend for a group of coworkers from across the country who have become great friends - but most had never met each other before. I was honored and proud to host them in my neck of the woods! The location, spacious house and multiple bed/bathrooms - without being a “cookie-cutter” hotel/condo-like experience was our deciding factor in selecting this home. This place fit the bill on almost every level - location, amenities, etc. Our only disappointment was finding out last minute that the guest house (which would have provided an extra bedroom/bathroom/space for our group) would not be available due to renovations. Other than that, it was an amazing stay. Perfection in fact! The home is BEAUTIFUL. The location is BEAUTIFUL! We thoroughly enjoyed the spacious living room/fireplace for scary movie night, the waterfront firepit was heavenly, and morning coffee/evening cocktails on the dock was the icing on the cake. Definitely looking forward to booking this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

angelique m.

Charlevoix charm
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was a perfect place to spend a week with our family! The location is unbeatable and we would not want to have stayed anywhere else! Because if its location in a no wake zone, it was always quiet and calm. The house is an older house that has been updated but still keeps its original charm. It was clean and comfortable. The best part of the house has to be the garage that has been converted to a rec room with a couch, ping pong table, TV, and darts. The kids spent a lot of downtime there! The outside is the highlight of this rental though. We spent hours playing pickleball, and when I got hot, I just jumped off the dock into the lake! The dock is huge and accommodated our boat rental well. The hot tub was relaxing and someone came to clean it midway through the week. We did not get to stay in the guesthouse since we stayed in the main house with our family, but that guesthouse seems like a beautiful retreat! I also think that the description says that very few items are provided, such as paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, etc, and maybe we had leftover supplies from a previous renter, but there were plenty of necessities! Also only a few minutes away from Family Fare and Oleson’s in case you need anything anyway! Also super close to the Landing, one of my favorite restaurants up north because of the spectacular view. Highly recommend this rental.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Great Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location and amenities were fantastic. Perfect vacation home with direct lake access. We would recommend the property and would stay again. The Guest house had a constant musty odor and needed to be aired out daily. The stairs are a little steep at night so just have to be careful with the kids. Otherwise great location.