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Walk to Lake Michigan: Pet-Friendly Charlevoix Gem

Unwind with badminton games or hammock lounging while being steps away from Lake Michigan's beautiful shores.

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TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Lake Michigan: Pet-Friendly Charlevoix Gem

Private Backyard | Badminton Set Provided | 4 Mi to Fisherman's Island State Park

Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, this 3-bed, 1.5-bath home is the perfect place to spend your well-earned time off. This hidden gem boasts a private deck, ample lounge space, and an unbeatable location. Explore the beaches along Lake Michigan, take a tour of Earl Young's Mushroom Houses, and peruse the farmer's market in downtown Charlevoix — all within walking distance of this vacation rental!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 3 (Loft): 2 twin beds
- Additional Sleeping: 1 twin bunk bed

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Back deck, seating area, charcoal grill (charcoal provided)
- Picnic table, hammock, badminton set
- Large yard area

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker (starter coffee provided), kettle, toaster, microwave
- Cooking basics, paper towels/trash bags

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV
- Dining table, board games
- Open floor plan

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central air conditioning & heating
- Washer & dryer, iron/board, linens & towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 4 steps required to access, multi-level home
- Bedroom & bathroom on main level

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Trailer parking available (upon request)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walkable to downtown Charlevoix: farmer's market, shops, restaurants, bars, live entertainment
- Close to dog-friendly beaches
- 0.4 miles to Michigan Beach Park & Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse
- 1 mile to Lake Charlevoix access at Ferry Beach Park
- 48 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $200 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This multi-level property requires 4 exterior steps to enter. Although there are 2 bedrooms on the main floor, interior stairs are required to access the lofted bedroom. Stairs are also required to access the washer and dryer in the basement
- Pets are not allowed on the upper level. Baby gates are provided on-site to block the stairs
- Do not leave pets in the yard unsupervised
- Trailer parking may be available upon request

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

521367

About the neighborhood

Map
Charlevoix, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Mushroom House - 6 min walk
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Charlevoix Beach - 5 min drive
  • Castle Farms - 6 min drive
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪B.C. Pizza Charlevoix - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Villager Pub - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Lake Michigan: Pet-Friendly Charlevoix Gem pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Walk to Lake Michigan: Pet-Friendly Charlevoix Gem located?

Situated in Charlevoix, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Mushroom House and Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan Beach and Charlevoix South Pier Light are also within 10 minutes.

Walk to Lake Michigan: Pet-Friendly Charlevoix Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The gift of time
This Christmas the family decided to give time and make memories. That is exactly what we did. Perfect place to do so. The cottage is clean and in a perfect spot. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin!!!
Very well equipped! Very clean and inviting! Great for price within walking distance to town beach and mushroom houses! Very accommodating! Felt like home! Would stay again! So happy it was pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
A lovely home in a nice neighborhood. Clean. Well stocked kitchen supplies. Nice parking for pickup and 19’ boat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charlevoix Redux
Great location and simple comfort for our purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James Z.

Wedding Trip
Good location. Property is dated. Needs TLC. Photos do not show size of rooms accurately. Cable TV did not work luckily Son in Law was able to fix it. Overall it was an average experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity Cottage
Such an adorable cottage just a short walk to downtown. Enjoyed it immensely. Great owner and the staff was top notch. Thank you so much for being so accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey j.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Everything was good. No issues at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Nice cottage within walking distance to downtown and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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