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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a blue armchair. There are large windows with shutters, a framed picture on the wall, and a small Christmas tree.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A single-story house with a patio and a covered outdoor seating area.
A dining area with a wooden table, four black chairs, a woven pendant light, and two windows offering a view of a house and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • Your private spa moment

    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Lake Charlevoix
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Walk Downtown - Fall Colors, Wineries & Firepit

Welcome to The Maxwell — Your Four-Season Boyne City Basecamp

Experience the best of Northern Michigan from The Maxwell, a freshly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat just three blocks from downtown Boyne City and Lake Charlevoix.

Walk downtown for coffee, dinner, shopping and local events, spend summer days on the lake, explore Northern Michigan wineries and fall colors, or hit the slopes at Boyne Mountain before coming home to relax around the fire.

Inside, The Maxwell features updated furnishings and appliances with plenty of space for families, couples and friends. Outside, your private entertainment area includes a gazebo, dry bar, fire pit and grill—perfect for summer evenings, crisp fall nights and après-ski gatherings.

Four Seasons. One Perfect Home Base.

SUMMER
Walk to Lake Charlevoix and downtown Boyne City, enjoy boating and beaches, golf nearby courses, or spend Friday evening at Stroll the Streets.

FALL
Experience Northern Michigan's spectacular fall colors, explore nearby wineries and breweries, hike or bike local trails, then return to The Maxwell for an evening around the fire.

WINTER
Make The Maxwell your ski-weekend headquarters. Spend the day skiing and snowboarding at Boyne Mountain, experience SkyBridge Michigan, or take the kids to Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark—then head back into Boyne City for dinner and drinks.

SPRING
Enjoy quieter weekends Up North with hiking, biking, golf, fishing and everything downtown Boyne City has to offer before the summer crowds arrive.

The Location

One of the best parts of staying at The Maxwell is being close to everything while having your own private place to unwind.

Downtown Boyne City — 3 blocks
Restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, breweries, shopping and seasonal events are an easy walk away.

Lake Charlevoix — 3 blocks
Spend the day on one of Northern Michigan's most beautiful lakes and come home without giving up the convenience of downtown.

Boyne Mountain Resort — short drive
Ski and snowboard across 400+ acres in winter, experience SkyBridge Michigan, golf, hike, bike or visit the resort throughout the year.

Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
An 88,000-square-foot indoor waterpark makes Boyne City an easy family getaway even when the weather doesn't cooperate.

Whether you're planning a summer lake vacation, fall color and winery weekend, winter ski trip or spontaneous Up North escape, The Maxwell puts you in the middle of everything that makes Boyne City a true four-season destination.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Noise Levels Our neighborhood is important to us. Many of the residents live here full-time. Please minimize noise between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Cleanliness Guidelines Dispose of garbage and recycling in the proper containers. Place all used towels in the laundry basket in the laundry room.

Damages Please take care of the furnishings. You have to pay for damages that exceed the security deposit. Please report any damages prior to checkout

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4048231vb
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

About the area

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this holiday home is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Danton Family Nature Preserve, while Boyne Heritage Center and Elm Pointe Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Castle Farms. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Charlevoix - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Peninsula Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old City Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boyne Heritage Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy's Taco Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sante - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk Downtown - Fall Colors, Wineries & Firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk Downtown - Fall Colors, Wineries & Firepit?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk Downtown - Fall Colors, Wineries & Firepit on 3 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,483, 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 Walk Downtown - Fall Colors, Wineries & Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk Downtown - Fall Colors, Wineries & Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk Downtown - Fall Colors, Wineries & Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk Downtown - Fall Colors, Wineries & Firepit located?

This family-friendly Boyne City holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Peninsula Beach, Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area and Lake Charlevoix. Old City Park and Boyne Heritage Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great stay! No complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication , great house and everything else !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host communicated well. The house was clean and comfy. Enough space for 4 adults and 4 kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband & I wanted a relaxing spot to stay for our first trip "up north." This property was perfect for us! It's centrally located - within 30 minutes of Petosky, Charlevoix, Boyne Mountain - in charming Boyne City, that's a fun & welcoming town with a beautiful lake front, shops/restaurants/activities, but fewer crowds. The house itself is as pictured - no surprises. We appreciated the onsite parking and the privacy fence around the outdoor space. The house was very clean and had a large, well-stocked kitchen, nice-sized bathrooms that were also thoughtfully stocked, and a laundry room. Bedrooms had ample space and storage, and the bed in our room was very comfortable. We initially questioned whether this home would have too much space for just the two of us, but we found that it felt cozy and "just right" during our 8-day stay. I think families will find this house 'lives large,' and would enjoy all the thoughtfully planned spaces, as well. Great place, friendly owners, quiet neighborhood, fun town! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Cute Place

The owner was easy to work with. The vacation rental was very cute and the bed was so comfortable! They thought of a lot of little extra things to make you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

I recently stayed at this property while on a road trip with my family. We really enjoyed the property. It was well stocked with anything we could have needed. This updated cottage was very comfortable. Great bedding, linens and towels!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the property was everything that was advertised. it was well equipped including spices. Cooking utensils and pots and pans were great and in good shape. Access to downtown was an easy walk which we did almost daily. Outside area was comfortable and we used it almost daily. We would stay there again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house for a fun weekend at boyne

My friends and I had a great stay at this house! Although it’s in boyne city, it’s still such a convenient drive to boyne mountain. There is a great living space with plenty of room for 9 people. The kitchen is very, very well equipped with all the cooking essentials, including spices. Overall great house for skiing and hosting a larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for our ski trip!

We enjoyed our stay at the “Maxwell” for 5 nights over Christmas break. We took our two teens and their two friends for a snowboarding trip at Boyne Mountain. The home was located conveniently close after a long day on the slopes, the beds were comfortable, kitchen well equipped and the home was cute & cosy! Jeremey was easy to communicate with. Overall we had a great time and made many wonderful memories.Thanks for letting us stay in your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was well located to the downtown area. Could have walked or biked to it. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you would need if you wanted to cook. The backyard had a good area to sit and have a fire. We did not get that opportunity due to our Michigan weather unfortunately. I would stay here again if we need to travel to Boyne City again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best weekend! The design and amenities of the house are very thoughtful with attention to every detail. We loved the inside with the comfy beds, multiple tvs with options to login to our apps, and the kitchen. Everything necessary to cook our breakfast was available. We also loved the backyard. We had a fire in the fire pit, played some corn hole and just relaxed with a cup of coffee or glass of wine outside depending on the time of day. Jeremy was also very responsive to any questions we had. We hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Very good location, just outside of downtown Boyne City (about a 10 minute walk). The outside area was amazing - fenced in and private, beautiful and lots of seating/area for play for little kids. The house is very nicely updated, well stocked and overall the house was clean. The only real disappointment was there did not appear to be central air, only 2 AC units (1 in the living room and 1 in the master). While it kept the house relatively cool, it was definitely warmer in the rooms without the units (had to have our daughter sleep in the master with us because it was too hot in her room) and the units are very loud. They turn off/back on as it reaches the temperature throughout the night and it was so loud when it would turn back on it would wake ourselves and our daughter from sleep. I also personally didn’t like that you can’t lock the windows with the AC units unless you wanted to take out the AC unit completely. Besides the AC stuff, I was happy with our stay. The host was also very kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt very comfortable at this home. We found ourselves sticking around home and cooking outside on this beautiful property. We really enjoyed the yard and all it offered. The home is beautiful and clean. The host was amazing. Answered my million questions very promptly and was very friendly and helpful. We walked to town every morning and the beach is also walkable. Great place!! We are hoping to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jeremey Millikin

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I currently live in the Metro Detroit area, but I grew up in Northern Michigan and have always missed the beauty and simplicity it offers. To fill that void, I decided to purchase this home in Boyne City—a place to enjoy with family, friends, and you!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! This home is just a few short blocks from Harborage Marina, Peninsula Beach, great restaurants, and all the charm of downtown Boyne City. While the location is definitely a highlight, what truly drew me in was the incredible community. There’s a genuine sense of connection here—everyone is so warm, welcoming, and always ready to lend a hand without expecting anything in return. Boyne Mountain and Avalanche Bay is less than a 10-minute drive.

What makes this property unique

The outdoor patio has plenty of space to hang out and enjoy a meal after grilling. As you wind down for the night, you can kick back by the fire pit, roast some marshmallows, and make s’mores under the Northern Michigan stars.

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