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Lake Michigan Getaway

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Dining
Nestled on a private country road along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, this 1 bedroom/bath retreat offers an idyllic getaway. Enter through your private walkway and garden path, then unwind while watching spectacular sunsets or gazing up at the starry sky. The newly remodeled contemporary bedroom and bathroom provide a peaceful haven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lake Michigan Getaway

Five bedroom newly remodeled contemporary vacation home located on a private country road along the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
Watch spectacular sunsets while listening to the gentle waves at night. Relax on the huge deck on your cushioned chaise lounges. Gather under the umbrella table for family meals. Go kayacking and paddle boarding or play horseshoes or enjoy a bonfire and watch the starry sky.
Bike or hike the private road and walk miles of shoreline. Grab your clubs and go golfing at Antrim Dells. Go in to Charlevoix for an ice cream from Kilwins or just to get some taffy. Make memories you will treasure forever.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Charlevoix, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Farms and Willowbrook Mill. Be sure to check out 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 - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Norwood Township Park - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mushroom House - 26 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Castle Farms - 27 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 29 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Friske Orchards Farm Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pigs Eatin' Ribs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Atwood Restaurant Equipment Brokers - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Getaway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Getaway ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Getaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this Charlevoix cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan, Fisherman's Island State Park, and Norwood Township Park. George & Marion Light Nature Preserve and John and Barbara Hazelworth Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Lake Michigan Getaway Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALVIN K.

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

Super

It was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Peaceful and Scenic

Peaceful, beautiful grounds and accommodations. Close to many great sights and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Lovely!

We loved everything about this property and hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney R.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful property at the mouth of the Grand Traverse Bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murtaza U.

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

Beautiful Place!

It was a beautiful room with an incredible view of the lake! Jennifer spared no expense with the room—and the location is incredibly private! Would definitely consider staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Spectacular

Jennifer went above and beyond as a host and provided great recommendation on restaurants and things to do in the area. The property was beautiful and the suite was up-scale and spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

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

Paradise!

The studio was perfect and well equipped, nicely decorated, very clean, beautiful view, quiet, peaceful. The gardens gorgeous, options for seating areas with view of the lake, small sandy beach, fire pit, you name it. If you want to get away from it all this is the place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Z.

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

Couples getaway

Beautiful home. Impeccably maintained inside and out with beautiful gardens and a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan. The only downside was that there is no air conditioning. Luckily the 2nd couple had the option to move to one of the first floor bedrooms on the few days that temps rose above 90 degrees. But had we been at capacity that would not have been an option. Even the main floor was a bit uncomfortable during the hotter time of day on those unseasonably hot days. It would be helpful for this to be obvious in the listing notes as we never considered there wouldn’t be ac for a rental at this price. If portable ac units were added we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maegan B.

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

Better than expected

We arrived to our rental and it felt like we were being taken to a secret hideaway. The room well clean and had all the essential. The view was phenomenal and our host was there to help us with anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is wonderfully located right on Lake Michigan. It is about 12 miles south of Charlevoix with no nearby eating establishment but the setting is so great that the extra effort is worthwhile. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph B., USA

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

Above and Beyond

Jennifer is an amazing host down to minutiae details for your stay. She followed up with us the next day to see if we need anything else or if we had any questions regarding local places to shop or eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Beyond Expectation!

First time VRBO customer! Our stay from start to finish was 5 Star. Only suggestion is to add a pair of binoculars for viewing the plethora of wildlife!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

Highly recommend!

Jennifer’s bedroom was absolutely wonderful! The room was clean and nicely decorated. The bedroom itself is very private. The area is nicely secluded. And the view was incredible!! I definitely recommend! Thanks Jennifer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The phrase I would use to describe everything about this place is “High Quality”. The view of the lake is spectacular….. movie worthy. The room is impressive. Enough room to truly enjoy your stay. Perfect size bathroom and kitchenette. All amenities, from the cable/internet, to the soaps and coffee, are all high quality. It’s private and the parking couldn’t get any better. Truly a 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

What a great find!

I can’t say enough positive things about Jennifers beautiful room. You can’t go wrong staying here. It was very private, the view was stunning, and the room was perfect for our needs. It was clean, tastefully decorated, spacious, modern, and had so many extra touches to make our stay comfortable. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in! Jennifer provided great communication and was an excellent host. We look forward to many return visits!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Beautiful and Private

This was a wonderful property! Completely private, beautiful view, and immaculate. 15 minutes from town, stores, and restaurants. Perfect for a couple to enjoy views and peaceful surroundings. Easy check in and good communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view of the water and closeness to water. Also the room and property was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerri H.

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

Fall ‘22

Very much enjoyed the pristine accommodations and spectacular location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful

What a wonderful experience!!! A fire ready to be lit was waiting for us… fire with a beautiful sunset view! The grounds were well maintained and beautiful the room was perfect clean even a Bluetooth speaker for music and a candle on the nightstand!! Provided essentials and more !!! We would love to go back!!!! 😊💜👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022