-Home was built in 1895 - new high efficiency furnace and ac for comfort. - Pure Air dual uv light system with merv 16 carbon filter for the safe indoor air quality. The germicidal uv lights kill germs, bacteria, viruses ext and also helps with allergies -third additional uv light for additional germ killing power - 5 minute walk to beach or down to strip. - 5 miles from Boyne Mountain and Avalanche Bay water park. This home is not super fancy like the Marriott but it’s a great get away, super clean and cozy. - double lot for boat parking ext. -wagon in shed to take to beach -fire pit (11:00 noise ordinance so have to keep it semi quiet also no more then 4 cars in driveway and no street parking. -free sledding hill and ice rink at south end of lake street. -tons dvds, some board games and cards Tankless water heater for endless hot water. Exterior not great and windows are poor but on our list to replace.
Property manager
Chris Heslip
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
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No more then 4 carsCannot park in street.
Noise ordinance when you hear tornado siren, can still have fire ext just keep noise down 11pm - 9 am
No shoes in house .
Also dishes must be loaded in dishwasher and garbage cleaned up. Bedding stripped and left on bed.
Must completely put out fires as neighboring house will call fire department.
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Boyne City
Located in Boyne City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Boyne Mountain and Ye Nyne Olde Holles Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Young State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Castle Farms. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Boyne City, MI
What's nearby
Peninsula Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Deer Lake - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
Boyne Mountain - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
SkyBridge Michigan - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
BC Lanes - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Eagles Nest - 10 min drive
Boyne Falls E-Z Mart - 8 min drive
Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Boyne Mountain 5 minute drive and downtown strip 5 minute walk. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Boyne Mountain 5 minute drive and downtown strip 5 minute walk.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boyne Mountain 5 minute drive and downtown strip 5 minute walk.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Boyne Mountain 5 minute drive and downtown strip 5 minute walk. located?
This family-friendly Boyne City holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Peninsula Beach and Lake Charlevoix. Young State Park and Danton Family Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Chris was amazing to work with. He was very attentive to me contacting him.
The house was very, very clean.
The location was great - we walked downtown several times.
We fit everyone in the living room for games and that's what we cared about!
Would stay here again.
This stay was great for kids because they had a lot of freedom on where to sleep. Also, they loved building a fire every nite. Location was close to water and stores.
Very clean with lots of beds. Could have used more pots and pans in kitchen otherwise we had everything that we needed. Location was excellent close to downtown and beach.
We found the description exactly as was stated. Communication was quick with the owner. We loved the location because we walked to the beach both days. Quiet, pretty neighborhood very close to downtown.
We had a great stay here! A quick girls’ trip with kids, teens, and adults.
Boyne City is walkable from here but we drove, and took day trips to Petoskey and Charlevoix easily. The home was clean and well stocked. It is slightly lacking in curb appeal, but the inside is nicely updated, comfortable, and again-clean and super cute! It was nice to have smart TVs in each room, the AC was powerful, and the water pressure in the shower was amazing.
We enjoyed ourselves comfortably and would definitely stay here again!
The property served our purposes for a short stay. Very clean and pleasant furnishings. Having only one rather small bathroom was OK for our party of 3 adults. I can't imagine how a larger group would fare. I suggest that window coverings that completely cover all the windows should be provided.
Ruth K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
4/10 Poor
Courtney S.
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Definitely not the Marriott
While the home has some bright spots, mostly the location, when I read in the description- “This home is not super fancy like the Marriott but it’s a great get away, super clean and cozy”
I knew it wasn’t going to be anything special, but unfortunately this house failed to meet those tempered expectations.
The primary issue was the cleanliness of the house or lack thereof. First walking in we noticed it was barely surfaced clean, definitely hasn’t been deep cleaned in months. The floors were just ok, with dirt pushed to the edges, barely dusted; window sills were filled with dust, bugs and paint chips, which considering the age of the house and windows, likely contain lead. In the bathroom, the shower curtain was moldy and hair was left in the tub. All wall vents, registers, returns are disgusting and caked with dirt and dust.
Additionally the house, specifically the upper bedroom, had a musty urine odor, which we eventually pinpointed the source as a wet Pull-up Diaper under one of the beds.
Along with the sills being dirty, there were other concerns with the windows with many being painted shut, others being broken and taped and one in the living room missing a pane all together and covered with plastic wrap (there was a storm window in place thankfully). Honestly these would probably be minor things that you would usually laugh off and chalk up to being an older house, but were heightened by our dissatisfaction with the less than clean state we found the house.
This served as our home base as we made excursions to Charlevoix, Petoskey and Boyne. We were extremely pleased with the amenities and comfort; the home has everything you need - roomy LR, good kitchen, good outdoor space. Location can't be beat, walk to beach and longer pleasant walk to downtown. The owner was very accommodating. AC reaches the 1st and 2nd floor BR's really well (put the kids up on the 3rd floor and use the fans). Because of its age, there are nonconforming stairs, a couple of smaller door openings, and a couple of level changes between rooms you have to get used to, so take care with little kids, seniors and very tall people. We are so pleased and thankful to have found a house that fit our needs in our budget; it was the only way we were able to make this trip for a family wedding.
Property is as described. Of course another bathroom would be great, but as mentioned there was plenty of hot water and excellent water pressure.
The location to downtown and the beach is a short walk or drive. Very convenient location. The owner responded very quickly to questions and based on previous reviews sounds like he continuously will be improving on the property. Plenty of place to stay and the beds were comfortable. Visit boyne city!
Cynthia F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Alia S.
4 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Great location for a small group
We had a 5 night stay here late March, with 2 adults and 2 small children/babies. We chose this property since it was the lowest priced for 3 BR and within walking distance to restaurants. We would stay here again solely due to price and location. It was generally clean and nicely updated. So with that in mind, I do have some constructive feedback.
The curtains in bedrooms are basically non-existent. I couldn’t imagine during the summer months when there is early sun. They are so shear they might as well not even be there. My suggestion would be to get curtains that block sun in the bedrooms.
A few hours into check in both my husband and I began feeling ill (headaches, nausea, stinging in our sinuses). We are big candle/perfume people so smell normally doesn’t affect us, but the amount of air fresheners in the home was truly too much. We had to close some down and started feeling better after the fake smell went away.
It would be nice to have rugs in the shower/bathroom vanity that are more intended for bathroom use than outdoor and can be thrown in the laundry every turnover. Our family had dirty feet after using the shower because the rug was quite dirty.
Knowing the COVID times, I found it odd there was not any hand soap at the kitchen sink so I had to buy my own.
The amount of paper plates and paper towels was very nice and easy, but it would be nice to have a recycle box or bin within the kitchen.
There was also old clothing left within the bed so I wasn’t sure if the bed was cleaned prior or just re made.
The updates were nice but it would be even better if the decor matched.
The amenities listing says cable/satellite and while Netflix was appreciated, I would probably remove this from the listing as it is misleading. My husband was disappointed he was not able to watch March Madness on either basic TV channel (CBS) as well as cable sports channel.
I would also have clear directions on the wifi name and password for guests.
Alia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was close to Boyne mountain for skiing.
Very clean, cute lake house.
For a large group a second bathroom was really needed. That was the only negative to this property.
Highly recommended this rental.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
About the host
Hosted by Chris Heslip
I am a Mater plumber and mechanical contractor, my wife is a fitness instructor and owns her own studio. We have three amazing kids and a French bull dog names Louie.
Why they chose this property
We feel in love with this beautiful ton when we did a job there.
What makes this property unique
So many fun things to do nearby and it’s so peaceful.