LAKE MICHIGAN 213 FEET OF BEACHFRONT

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
A spacious loft with a high ceiling, large windows, a central seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a chandelier.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A two-story house with a gabled roof and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Fisherman's Island State Park
Sleeps 104 bedrooms6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Fisherman's Island State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwood Township Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George & Marion Light Nature Preserve
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Queen

1 Queen Bed

Basement Rec room

2 Single Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom- BRAND NEW 2017!

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LAKE MICHIGAN 213 FEET OF BEACHFRONT

The home has 213 FEET OF LAKE MICHIGAN WATER FRONTAGE at the mouth of the Grand Traverse Bay. The vaulted ceiling Great Room is a perfect place to relax and enjoy all the beauty of Nature with 180 degree view of the Bay. Sunsets every single night of the year! The home overlooks the Leelanau Peninsula and the Fox Islands. At night you can see the light house at Leelanau State Park flickering in the distance. The Petoskey Stone Fireplace is a touch of "Up North" charm for you to examine in case you don't find any on our own stretch of beach.

The kitchen has gas stove, counter depth fridge, Kitchen Aid mixer, quartz countertops and and 8 ft island to prep meals. It has a four seater barstool area and overlooks the dining room and Great Room.

Bedrooms have linens, quilts and closets. Every room has a view of the lake so you can wake up and your mind can start wandering outside.

The home is located in the quaint village of Norwood, just 8 miles south of Charlevoix and 45 minutes north of Traverse City. You can get to Mackinac Island, a plethora of golf courses, fruit stands, wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Castle Farms within an hours drive!

Just one flight of stairs and you are on the beach! Our 213 foot beach has mostly sand and a few rocks and is very private. The water is crystal blue and nature is at its best. The home is located on a secluded, dead end road which offers some of the finest views for casual walks and wildlife viewing. Bald eagles, loons, swans, and hawks are seen daily! There is a county park a half mile north which connects to Fisherman's Island State Park. There is a wooded lot (which we also own) north of the house which adds to your privacy and buffers your from neighbors. If you are a boater, you can drop in your boat at various launch sites in Lake Charlevoix, Torch Lake or 1/4 mile down the road at the Norwood Park (for Lake Michigan boating).

The home has four queen bedrooms, sleeping loft with two twin beds and finished basement also with two twin beds. There is a main floor oversized bathroom and also a brand new large bathroom in the basement.

There is a solid pine picnic table and deck set, Anti-Gravity Chairs, charcoal grill for outdoors and a foosball table in the basement rec room. Also Cornhole, and Ladderball for outside gaming.

OUTDOOR HOT WATER SHOWER on the beach makes rinsing off from the beach (or taking a morning shower!) very convenient and unique. Numerous renters (and ourselves) have showered and seen the local bald eagles flying by for their morning meal. A peaceful, unbelievable experience...

There are so many things to do closeby: shopping, boating, plenty of excellent golf courses, or just relax in the hammock and listen to the water lap up on shore! Come and enjoy northern Michigan at its finest.




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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

You need to know

Property # 179221vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Charlevoix Circle of Arts and Castle Farms. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Norwood Township Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George & Marion Light Nature Preserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • John and Barbara Hazelworth Nature Preserve - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Castle Farms - 16 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Friske Orchards Farm Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pigs Eatin' Ribs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosentha'ls Orchards - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Club - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKE MICHIGAN 213 FEET OF BEACHFRONT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LAKE MICHIGAN 213 FEET OF BEACHFRONT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LAKE MICHIGAN 213 FEET OF BEACHFRONT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKE MICHIGAN 213 FEET OF BEACHFRONT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LAKE MICHIGAN 213 FEET OF BEACHFRONT located?

This family-friendly Charlevoix holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Fisherman's Island State Park and Lake Michigan. Norwood Township Park and Grand Traverse Bay are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and home! The Lake Michigan sunset can’t be beat!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Family Vacation

This was exactly what we were looking for: lovely, updated home; surrounded by trees; sitting on the lake with a lovely beach; and on a quiet, secluded street. Owner was helpful and responsive to any queries. But mostly, our family (two adults and three teenagers) had a relaxing, peaceful, and enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Exactly our intention! So happy you could reconnect with your family and enjoy northern Michigan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Loved it!

The house & amenities were great! Had everything we needed & more. Our host was awesome about answering questions. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor J.

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

July 4th Family get away

We had an incredible time together as a family at this vacation home on Lake Michigan. Everything was great and all of us were able to just relax and enjoy the beach / views. The home and property were exactly as they were shown in the images.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Excellent we are so happy you enjoyed yourself! Come back again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

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

Wonderful family vacation

Great location! Large lawn area for play, picnics, fire pit and sunset gazing. House is beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Beachfront is awesome. Lots of amenities made for a fun and memorable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Wonderful getaway

Fantastic house and host with gorgeous sunsets.! Nothing not to like here. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Thanks so much! We would have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

PERFECTION

This home was beautiful and had everything our family could want or need. Can’t wait to visit again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Excellent! So happy you loved it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

greg n.

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

Nice property

Went well. We enjoyed it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2022
Thanks Greg!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Fantastic Lake House

What a wonderful home, everything promised and more! Extremely well kept, very cozy & the sunsets were beautiful! Lots to do in the area, but sitting down by the Lakefront was most relaxing! We are looking forward to another trip in the near future!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Debbie for your nice review! We are so happy you had a chance to relax and enjoy the home and area again this year! You and your family are welcome anytime!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Perfect rental for families

This was an amazing rental house for our family which included multiple ages and interests! We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen, firepit, proximity to area attractions and necessities! It was an easy place to relax, with plenty of space for three households to spend the week together under one roof! The owners were friendly and responsive when we had questions, and made the whole process easy and enjoyable!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Hannah for the wonderful review! We really appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback. How wonderful that all your family enjoyed themselves at the Lake! Please consider coming Back to us for another vacation....
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

(Beautiful!!!) LAKE MICHIGAN 213 FEET OF BEACHFRONT

House and Lake Views are Breathtaking... The house is very well kept and CLEAN. The location is super quiet and great for relaxing. Our stay was 100% stress-free. We would love to return to this awesome home away from home on beautiful Lake Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bill m.

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

Lake Michigan cottage

Great location on a dead end road. Only saw the neighbors a few times. Interior was spacious with a kitchen table for 10. Loved sitting in the backyard reading and looking at Lake Michigan. Great rock collecting beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for coming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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

Great property!

Our family had a fantastic stay at this gorgeous house. The house was exceptionally clean. The openers were very easy to communicate with and answered questions promptly. The sunsets here were spectacular! Close to both Charlevoix and Elk Rapids. We’ll definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

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

Beautiful view

It is a beautiful house and the view. We really enjoyed staying there good location. Was pretty windy when we was there so didn’t get to enjoy sitting out by the lake. We went up there for my niece wedding at castle farm. But if we get a chance to go up there again, we would rent the house again. Can’t say enough about the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Beautiful house with a great view

The house if beautiful, close to the beach with direct access, well stocked with things like towels for showers, blankets on the beds, pillows. There were plenty of fans for the rooms since there is no air conditioning, we brought extra our own as well. The only down side was the fruit flies.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Glad you enjoyed! And yep the fruit flies are annoying! All the wonderful local fruit!! 😳
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C. Jason C.

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

Perfection!!!!LOVED it!!!!!!!!

Perfect in every single way!!!! If I could leave 10 stars, I would. Thank you, Carrie, for sharing your home with us!!! We will definitely be back!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Magical week!

We had the perfect family reunion (8 adults, 2 children) at this beautiful house. Work-horse of a kitchen, a living room with those amazing sunset views (!!!), comfy bedrooms, fun backyard, and the private beach! Truly can’t say enough. And Carrie is a perfect host — warm, responsive, just great. We would come back here in a heartbeat. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you had a wonderful time :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Perfect nature lover's getaway

What an ideal spot to enjoy the charms of northern Lake Michigan! It is perfectly situated to sightsee in Charlevoix and Petoskey and/or to find solitude exploring the many interesting preserves and natural areas of the Grand Traverse region…if you can bring yourself to leave the cottage. We brought a canoe and kayaks and discovered delightful beaches on the nearby shore with intriguing history and geology. The water in the Bay is crystal clear; it was like paddling through wavy glass. Watching a porcupine nap in a tree at the edge of the yard and savoring sunsets and starlight around beach campfires were other highlights. Everything is exactly as presented in the listing – clean and comfortable with many thoughtful touches provided by the owners. We’ve rented several northern Michigan cottages and family members from 5 to 65 were enthusiastic about both the home and the lovely location.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
So glad you enjoyed yourselves! We just saw Mary H. and never knew you knew each other! What a small world..... Please consider coming back to us for another vacation!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise S.

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

Beautiful stay! Lovely home

We enjoyed a long weekend stay at the home which was perfect in size and space for our family of 9, comfThe sunsets all nights we were there were amazing. The beach is lovely, though rocky in the water. Bring water shoes if you want to swim It was private, relaxing and the kitchen was well appointed. (The dishwasher was broken so that made for a lot of dishwashing as we ate our meals at home. She apologized, but I specifically rented a place with a dishwasher Couple irritating things. Detached garage was full of trash from previous guests. No beach towels at the beach house. Luckily, we brought some. TV was old and tiny. Not what one would expect for such a lovely and expensive rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
As for trash-we assume all renter adhere to our pick up days but unfortunately not everyone does and there was a large party there right before you. Our pick up day is Friday and you came in right after. As for dishwasher-we have never in 7 years of owning that dishwasher had an issue. And the renter after you did not have issues. So it was likely user error. Technology/appliances can be tricky but there was nothing I could have done differently. I had handy man advise me which I sent to you and tried to troubleshoot. But again, no issues before or after so likely user error. As for TV-we find most of our renters don’t care that much for TV and come to us to get closer to nature and family. With the multitude of windows showcasing the outdoors/lake there is no wall to put a huge tv. The pictures on vrbo show the living room and tv so people should see it an understand what they are coming to and choose their rental carefully according to their personal needs. We are sorry you were disappointed in a few things but hope your family time was amazing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

katie m.

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

Great stay

We booked this house as a last minute family vacation. Carrie, the owner, could not have been more helpful with suggestions and advice. She was always quick to respond to any of my emails and texts. The property was perfect for our small family of 4. Two boys, 5 and 3. We spent every morning and evening on the beach. The beach toys in the shed were perfect. We searched for Petosky stokes, make rock castles and watched the sunsets. The house is located in a darling little neighborhood, 15 mins to downtown Charlevoix, and 50 mins to Traverse City. We took advantage of the location and went on daily Michigan adventures. The house was very clean, the kitchen had everything we needed. I was worried about no air conditioning but the basement stayed cool so we slept down there. Had we slept upstairs we would have had to use the fans. Overall, I recommend this property to all ages. It’s like a secret slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Wonderful stay!!

I was really kind of torn about writing this review. This place is amazing and I really didn't want anyone else to find out about it so that we could keep booking it. In the end, I decided to not be selfish. My family has stayed in quite a few places on Lake Michigan, but this place is the best yet. I have a 4 year old and and 8 month old. So, of course with the 8 month old I was concerned about how clean it would be since she crawls everywhere. That is really the first thing I noticed when I walked in, just how clean it was. It was kept up the way that we would keep a place up if we had a lake house. This is a really great place to go if you have kids. There are lots of toys and games already there, which my 4 year old LOVED! The pack and play and the high chair were big bonuses for us as well. It was really nice not having to pack those. This place just had everything we needed. The yard is also pretty private, which is nice. Most places on the lake have long, crazy staircases to get down to the beach, but not this place. It's just a short flight down and you are right on the beach. There are tons of rocks down on the beach and we found the best Petoskey stones right there. Oh man, and the sunsets...I can't even explain how beautiful they are. The only bad thing I can say is that the bed in the room my husband and I picked was not very comfortable, but there are plenty of other beds to choose. So, I think next time we would just sleep in a different room, which is fine. All in all, this place is wonderful and we are already planning our trip for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad you liked the house and property. As for the bed, it is so hard to cater to everyone's needs-some like soft, some prefer firm etc. We are glad you switched and found a comfy resting place 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

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

High School Friends Reunion

The home was perfect for our group of 4 . We each had our own bedroom and plenty of space to visit . The lake front and views from the windows were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

Peaceful week away with amazing sunsets!

The location was perfect for our needs, quiet enough to be peaceful but close enough to easily explore the town and other activities. Property was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! Tons of nearby places to explore and enjoy. The sunsets over the lake were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

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

Beautiful Views

We had a lovely stay at the house. The views are incredible - waves and sunsets. We spent lots of time looking for Petoskey stones and admiring the unusual rocks on the beach. There were plenty of rooms for our family gathering and lots of room in the common areas for us all to relax, play games and eat together. The street was fairly quiet and we were able to walk and bike to explore the area. But Charlevoix is so close for dining and shopping needs. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carrie

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We are a family who loves Northern Michigan.

Why they chose this property

We LOVE to spend time relaxing on the 'big lake' with family and friends. We have extensive family in the area and know it is the spot we want to be in when we retire. Nothing beats a sunset over Lake Michigan with your loved ones sitting beside you!

What makes this property unique

We have a gorgeous view of the lake including a wooded lot so you won't encounter many neighbors. We have made our home unique and comfortable by having a grill, solid pine patio furniture, outdoor beach shower, wifi, finished basement, and a large renovated bathrooms for our guests. The close proximity to town is nice but also great to be away from it too.

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