Summer Winterland Retreat-Hot Tub, Dogs Ok, Boyne, Charlevoix, Petoskey

Escape to our cozy, dog-friendly retreat with a hot tub, high-speed internet, and AC—just 3 minutes from Lake Charlevoix’s beach and close to Boyne, Schuss/Shanty resorts, golf, and nearby up-north favorites. Perfect for multi-family stays, the home sleeps up to 14 with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths and features an open concept main floor with 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, and a fenced in backyard for everyone to relax and unwind including your fur-babies.

Step into an open-concept living room with a 65” smart TV and quaint reading nook, seamless flow into the dining area and fully stocked kitchen. Everything you need to cook for a crowd is provided — pots and pans, bakeware, oil/Pam spray, variety of spices, and cooking utensils. The coffee bar is equipped with both a traditional coffee maker and Keurig, a variety of whole Bean coffee and teas to enjoy plus a variety coffee creamers and sugar are provided.

Downstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms:
✔Bedroom 1: King (Master)
✔Bedroom 2: Queen
✔Bedroom 3 (kids’ bunk room): Full-over-full bunk with twin trundle (sleeps 5 kids comfortably!) The bunk room closet is loaded with toys, games, and puzzles to keep the kids entertained — a guest favorite!
✔ A new high-quality twin fold-up bed brings the total sleeping capacity to 14 guests.

In-Law Suite (Perfect for Multi-Gen Families!)
A renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is attached to the main home on the main level, offering comfort and convenience for grandparents, in-laws, or a second family traveling together. Only a few steps onto the porch and is located on the mail level of the home so minimal steps required.
✔ Queen bedroom
✔ Fully stocked kitchen
✔ Private living room
✔ Its own private front door and outdoor deck/seating area

Outdoor Living & Relaxation
✔ Outdoor deck with seating for 13
✔ Hot tub with LED lighting (seats 6)
✔ 2nd outdoor dining table furniture next to hot tub in backyard
✔ Outdoor yard games provided (spring-fall)
✔ 4-burner propane gas grill
✔ Fire pit & chairs provided (firewood not provided)
✔ Fully fenced backyard — great for dogs!
✔ Apartment side (in-law suite) deck with additional seating outside

Perfect for Multi-Generational Families & Larger Groups
With two living rooms, two kitchens, two outdoor decks, a bunk room for kids, and flexible sleeping for 14, this home is ideal for:

✔ Multi-Generational family vacations
✔ Two-family vacations
✔ Ski weekends
✔ Lake-and-wine-tour getaways
✔ Spring & fall color tours
✔ Holiday gatherings!

Year-Round Experience
✔ Summer: Lake days, wineries, river adventures, outdoor dining, golf, small town shopping
✔ Fall: Color tours, cider mills, quiet getaways, shopping
✔ Winter: Skiing at Boyne Mountain, Schuss, Boyne Highlands, or Nubs Nob
✔ Spring: Golf, hiking, and peaceful escapes

Book your stay today — this home fills fast year-round thanks to its location, layout, and multi-family flexibility! Whether you’re planning lake days, ski season, color tours, or a family gathering, your four-season Northern Michigan retreat awaits you!

Curious how close you are to everything there is to do in Northern Michigan? You are minutes to the beach, ski resorts, wineries, rivers and small quaint towns!
✔ 1 mile to the beach on Lake Charlevoix
✔ 1 mile to Jordan Valley Outfitters where you can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, float in tubes down the river, or paddle in an 8-person raft!
✔ 5 minutes to nearby snowmobile trails
✔ 15 minutes to Boyne Mountain for skiing & golf + Boyne also has Avalanche Bay, their indoor water park, the Skybridge, ziplining, horseback riding, & mountain biking in the summer.
✔ 10-30 minutes to multiple Wineries and Cider Mills
✔ 15 minutes to Boyne City
✔ 15 minutes to Castle Farms (wedding venue)
✔ 20 minutes to Lake Michigan
✔ 25 minutes to Charlevoix- Our favorite up north quaint town on the water!
✔ 30 minutes to ski & golf at Schuss & Shanty Creek resorts
✔ 30 minutes to Torch Lake
✔ 35 minutes to Gaylord and ski resort Tree Tops
✔ 35 minutes to Petoskey
✔ 45 minutes to ski resorts of Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob
✔ 60 minutes to Traverse City
✔ 70 minutes to Mackinaw City where you can board the ferry on over to Mackinac Island April-October