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The Hideaway - A place to get away and be close to everything.

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Exterior
Exterior
Only a block away from Lake Michigan beach- a perfect place to go rock hunting.
There are five stools around the "continent" island.
KItchen with refrigerator, microwave, stove with air fryer, and dish washer

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Charlevoix Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mushroom House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Alcove

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mermaid Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Nautical Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main floor

Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Hideaway - A place to get away and be close to everything.

Welcome to the Hideaway located in Charlevoix the Beautiful in Northern Michigan. This family home is a short walk from downtown yet surrounded by nature making you feel like you are hidden away in this home away from home. The Hideaway is located one block away from the public access to Lake Michigan beach, a perfect place for an afternoon in the sun or a walk to hunt for Petoskey stones.

The Hideaway is a family-friendly property with three bedrooms including a master bedroom with a queen-size bed located on the main floor. On the second floor, the nautical bedroom has a queen-size bed; the mermaid bedroom has one queen-size bed and one full-size bed, and the sunshine alcove has a twin bed and closet.

There are two living room areas with televisions that either use Apple TV to connect to Spectrum or are smart televisions. In the large living room, you will find books, games, and some toys with which to keep your children entertained. There is a small art and craft area with paper, crayons, and paint as well as other fun items to help create family crafts.

A complete kitchen is stocked with all the necessary cooking utensils and components to prepare, cook, and serve family meals or whip up a quick snack. There are seats at the island and at the small kitchen table.

The back deck is a perfect place to sit and enjoy an outdoor meal around the round table or at the picnic table. You will also find it perfect to relax with a nice evening swing.

The side deck and water feature with waterfall and four feet deep small pond with goldfish is a perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and appetizer or sit around the bonfire pit and roast marshmallows. Please note that there is easy access to the pond and young children should be watched.

The Hideaway offers a large side yard area for you to enjoy fun outside games such as ladders, corn hole, or kickball just to name a few. There is also an adjustable basketball hoop in the driveway for a fun game of HORSE.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
There is a pet fee if you choose to bring a pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks at anytime.

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

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Lake Michigan and North Point Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Charlevoix Circle of Arts and Artform Fabricating. Castle Farms and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Mt. McSauba Recreation Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charlevoix Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mushroom House - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B.C. Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪JAX - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideaway - A place to get away and be close to everything. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hideaway - A place to get away and be close to everything.?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hideaway - A place to get away and be close to everything. on 26 Sept 2024 start from AU$725, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Hideaway - A place to get away and be close to everything.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Hideaway - A place to get away and be close to everything. located?

Located in the heart of Charlevoix, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mt. McSauba Recreation Area and Lake Michigan. Charlevoix Beach and Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

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

Charlevoix trip with family

We enjoyed the home and the convenience of the location. You can easily walk into town or to the Lake Michigan beach. Home was very comfortable, and the owners very responsive when we ran into a little issue with a door lock. Would definitely stay in this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phenix B.

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

Cute lake home

This property is so cute. Charleroix is a great town for a summer getaway and the lake is very close The house. Our group really enjoyed hanging out in the back yard and using the grill that the house has / spending time by the fire pits. The owners were very responsive and super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ron and Mare H.

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

Really nice place to stay!

Very quick walk to the beach or you can drive it if you have a lot of gear. The parking lot was never full while we were there. Great house with lots of space and every kitchen thing you could ever possibly need to cook a meal. Welcome basket was a really nice touch. My daughters loved the bedrooms upstairs and my youngest loved the little pond. Tons of deer and squirrels in the yard, which was super interesting to our dog. We used the game table, had a bonfire, and were able to get the Michigan game on the TV. This is a very nice place to stay in Charlevoix!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Perfection

This is our 2nd year at the Hideaway. It is an ideal place for families. Some of my group had to work remotely and the space (indoors and outdoors) allows everyone to do what they need to do without interfering with anyone else. It is well-stocked and well-located for beach and walks to town.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Vital K.

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

Great place for a family getaway

The house had all the amenities required for relaxing cooking and was 5 min walking distance from the public beach. We had a great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie T.

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

Perfect up north house

We enjoyed our stay at the hideaway. We enjoyed the location with 5 minute walk to beach access as well as easy walk to downtown Charlevoix. The hideaway was best of both worlds, quiet and relaxed up north feel with outdoor deck and pond features, but also close to downtown. My kids enjoyed the basketball hoop, yard games, 3-1 game table, as well as all the other kid friendly features like craft table and reading nook. House layout was great for our family. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you should need. We were surprised by a wonderful welcome basket to enjoy during our stay. We e joyed our time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

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

Charlevoix Hideaway

Clean and private with short walk to beach access close to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Great Spot for a Family

Easy walk to beach and town. A family of deer stop by every day. Lots of toys and books for the kids. Overall great place for a family to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher O.

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

Charlevoix

This house was excellent. It had everything we needed for our 4th of July vacation. The outdoor area with the pond and fire pit was very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

A few minor flaws, but overall it was great

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time here! The decks could greatly benefit from replacing the decking. Walking barefoot on the current deck would likely result in splinters. The kitchen was well stocked, there were a few yard games in the garage, a 3-in-1 game table (pool, ping pong and air hockey) that got plenty of use while we were at the house. The yard is…large and the location is outstanding! It is a short walk (5 minutes if you walk slow like me) to the public access point for the beach, and every trip to the beach resulted in a great number of petoskey rocks, Charlevoix stones and sea glass. It is about a 5 minute drive to all of the stores and restaurants in Charlevoix, and about 20-25 minutes to Petoskey. There were a couple of doe’s and their 4 fawn that came to visit every day and were not easily spooked. The pond was our favorite feature of this home. It was so peaceful to sit out by the pond to start the day or at the end of the night while looking at stars, or, really, any time. The owners were fantastic! They checked in by text a couple of times during the week to make sure everything was going ok and they had a welcome basket filled with a number of local treats (I think Cherry Republic owes them a commission for all of the items we got there thanks to this). There are plenty of books available to borrow while you are there too. The only thing I think they could have made available is a few board games or puzzles to choose from for a rainy day so you may want to bring some of your own. All-in-all, I would stay here again, or recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Perfect!

Wonderful location, great home, and very kind host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R. S.

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

Charlevoix

Very quiet with deer on the lawn every day. Even though you are relatively close to town, it felt like the country. Very nice house and the owners were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Magical!

The Hideaway was the perfect place for my family's vacation home. The hosts welcomed us with a most delightful basket of local goodies and flowers as well as providing an extraordinarily clean and fresh abode. I cannot say enough about the outdoor space--plenty of room for all to enjoy (and reluctantly work remotely). This is also true of the indoor space--it is plentiful and well-furnished. A true gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Lovely!

We had a wonderful time at the Hideaway! The house was quiet and so comfortable. The convenience to Charlevoix was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for better weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Beautiful home, relaxing property, lovely location

We really enjoyed our stay at The Hideaway. The property is so pretty and quiet, just want you want for a relaxing vacation. It is close enough to town but far enough away to feel immersed in nature. The yard is beautiful with a relaxing koi pond and waterfall and plenty of outdoor furniture for outdoor meals, s’mores and relaxing. We all enjoyed the pond’s fish and frogs plus the nightly visit from the deer. The house is extremely well-stocked, more than most rental homes. It is also very clean and well kept. The grill and flat top were huge perks. We rode our bikes to the Mt McSauba area trails and did some hiking there also. Also enjoyed the short walk to Lake Michigan and short drive to town. Going downtown is walkable but maybe a little long for children or older adults. We had 3 kids and 5 adults so sleeping was a little tight but we managed with a child on an air mattress and a child sleeping in the alcove. I highly recommend this property for a Charlevoix vacation, but also good central location for other day trips to Petosky, Harbor Springs, Traverse City and more.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Hidden gem in Charlevoix

My family and I (including 2 babies under age 1 and 2 small dogs) stayed at this property and had a great time! The home is minutes from downtown Charlevoix and is walkable to a public Lake Michigan beach and Mount McSauba. It is also very close to scenic North Point. The home is updated and has a few beautiful patios. There is also an attached garage for storing your things or your vehicle during your stay. John and Ellen have a beautiful home, and they are very responsive to any questions and will do everything they can to ensure you have a great stay. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cal A.

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

Great kitchen

We went with 2 other couples and this property had everything we needed. It was close to town - a nice walk! When we were at the house, we all hung out in the kitchen, it is a great gathering space and beautifully updated!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

Fun times in Charlesvoix

We enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped and even though the kids had heavily restricted internet access, titled was fast enough for us to enjoy a movie last night with some popcorn. The powerboat races and the downtown art fare provided fun activities when we weren’t rock hunting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Hess

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John and Ellen - Growing up in Charlevoix and experiencing all the ins and out of this great town make us great hosts. Please ask us about anything we have great suggestions, and if we do not, we know that people to ask. Seriously, just by choosing Charlevoix, you have made a great decision. I am a business manager and my wife is a teacher. We put our heads together to make this home a perfect family destination. This is our first short-term rental, so please ask us anything before booking, we are happy to assist you.

Why they chose this property

Charlevoix is our favorite place to be. Since purchasing The Hideway, it has been a family destination. We love it when our family comes and visits and enjoys our treasure with us. This year, we decided to share our home with others, so you may enjoy the peace and quiet as well as the proximity to all that is wonderful about Charlevoix.

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