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Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Charlevoix Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mushroom House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air

Literally one block to:
Downtown
Public access beach
Magnificent sunsets over Lake Michigan
4/5 star dining
Cafe/bakery
Beaver Island Ferry
Lake Charlevoix, 2nd most beautiful lake in the USA, check it out
Located at the top of the hill on the northside (next to The Charlevoix House Bed 'n Breakfast, across from The Earl), this home has a newly renovated kitchen, freshly painted interior, and decorated in a cottage/beach style. Enjoy the enclosed Front porch, furnished, so you can open windows, enjoy the breeze and people watch. Great space to start your day enjoying a morning coffee or to unwind with a glass of wine while you make dinner plans.

Park your car for the week and walk to everything: enjoy magnificent sunsets over Lake Michigan, just one block away, as well as a public access beach to Lake Michigan.
A 4/5 star restaurant at the base of the hill on the Pine River Channel. Take a morning stroll to the cafe/bakery just across the bridge. Take the wagon and do your grocery shopping at Oleson's, just downtown.
Spend your evenings eating ice cream as you stroll along the docks enjoying the beautiful boats and concerts in the park. Enjoy sitting in the large, fenced in backyard as you watch your children play. Now offering “tipped” concierge service! Send us your grocery list and we will have it stocked and ready for your arrival.

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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

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 210000501

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air on 31 Mar 2026 start from AU$705, 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 to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air located?

Located in the heart of Charlevoix, this holiday home is steps away from Charlevoix Beach and Lake Michigan. Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal and North Seas Gallery are also within 10 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. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay near downtown and the beach. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within walking distance to town and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Great location, great house with tons of charm, and wonderful a host with great communication and accommodations. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Wedding Stay

Very clean , close to everything- walk to everything!! Awesome if you have kids!!The wagon was a big hit and beach towels!!Others from out State & Country next door at hotel Earl made us all close.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Charlevoix gem

Great location and property. Host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

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

Great stay

We love visiting Charlevoix and staying at the Hilltop Cottage. It is always clean and well stocked with the necessities. You can easily walk into town and enjoy the beaches, dining, and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
We are so glad you love coming back Hilltop Cottage; we love having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

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

Wonderful locat

We had a great vacation and loved walking into town with the kids in the wagon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Frequent Visitor

We absolutely love our stays in Charlevoix and the cottage! This place has everything we need for our trips and fits our family perfectly. We look forward to booking future visits to Charlevoix!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Wonderful home

We had a group of 4, for my girlfriend’s 65th! Kaye went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed for our 4 night stay including picking up the cake to surprise her! Positively the perfect location for walking to dinner, shopping and sunsets every night!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!! Truly my pleasure to help make your stay that much better!! Stay again anytime; we’d love to have you! Kaye
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

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

Gorgeous location

Beautiful lake house, loved walking to the beach and into town. Perfect for our family (4 kids, ages 6 - 17) had all the beach supplies we needed. We also loved having coffee on the porch every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!!!! Love to have you back anytime! Kaye
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

MI vacation

Really enjoyed our stay in Charlevoix. Having several young children, we loved the nice big fenced in yard! The location was great too! Easy walk to Lake Michigan and downtown.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay so much! The house had everything we needed and more. Walking distance to downtown and beach. We loved the fire pit and front porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Michelle! Come again anytime! Kaye
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystle W.

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

Cute Cottage, great location!

We loved staying here! We were in town for a wedding and didn’t have a lot of down time so it was great exploring in the pockets of time we had! Literally 5 minute walk or drive. Comfy and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Hi Krystle, Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay! Best regards, Kaye
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, very nice cottage. Everything was great. The 2nd floor was a little warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leslie c.

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

Rent this property

We loved this house in Charlevoix! The location was great, we could walk to downtown and to Michigan beach. The house was clean with plenty of room for my husband, daughter, son-in-law and 22 month old grandson. Beautiful back yard! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Hi Leslie, Thank you for your kind words; so nice to hear! We’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne L.

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

60th bday

The place was a great location and had a lot of amenities to the house. Including bicycles and beach chairs and spacious parking. Love they had beach towels for everybody.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Amazing location

We had such a great time at this cottage for our week in Charlevoix. The location is amazing and the backyard was so great for our kids to play and run around in. The house was great as we spent a lot of time on the front porch and outback. Everything else was just what we needed for our week. We look forward to returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you for your kind word; we're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Easy walk to downtown

The sun porch is a great place to enjoy morning coffee. Very clean and a convenient location. Several restaurants and shops withing easy walking distance and just a short drive to a very nice beach. Upstairs bathroom is a bit small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Good

Nice home, clean and owner was very pleasant and on top of things
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi F.

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

Lovely lakeside town

I selected this property to stay at during the Charlevoix race weekend. This was the first time I had been to Charlevoix. It was a perfect location not only for race proximity, but also just a walk across the drawbridge to stores and restaurants. Our group would love to come back and stay at this property again. There was more than enough room for our families to enjoy this time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Hi Bobbi, Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in our cottage. We would love to host you again anytime! Kaye
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel O.

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

Hilltop Cottage is our new Happy Place!

I have only the best things to say about our stay at Hilltop Cottage. The entire experience exceeded any and all expectations! Hilltop Cottage had everything we needed (and then some), the location is out-of-this world and the host made the check-in/check-out process extremely simple and straightforward. The house has so much charm and truly felt like a home-away-from-home for our few days there. We thoroughly enjoyed playing board games, drinking coffee on the porch, campfires at night and being able to be downtown in a matter of minutes. Hilltop Cottage is our new Happy Place and we cannot wait to book our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Laurel, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! Your kinds words were so heart warming, thank you! We can’t wait to host you again! Kaye
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

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

Everything we hoped for and more!

I was the star of our sister's trip having found this gem in Charlevoix. We could easily walk to everything - shopping, coffee, the beach, etc. We loved to walk to the bridge and watch the sunset. A great base to visit Mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Petoskey. But the best part was getting back to the cottage for wine and talk on the front porch. Would book again in a minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

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

Hilltop Cottage Marathon weekend

Perfect location and home for families and small groups. We had 4 adults and 3 children (ages 4-14). The home is comfortable with plenty of space for meals and games in the dinning room and outside. We used the grill on site, lemonade stand and backyard. It is a short walk to the beach, grocery store, playground and shopping downtown. This was our second year staying at Hilltop and we will definitely come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
Hi Barb, Thank you for your kind words; I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you and your family again!! Enjoy the rest of your summer, Kaye
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Family vacation

We had a lovely stay at this house. The location is perfect for walking into town and the beach. Our teens loved the autonomy its proximity offered them. I was concerned that it was going to be too hot in the upstairs bedrooms but fans were provided and positioned near the AC vent, which kept it cool. Towels, beach towels, paper products, hand and dish soap were provided which was helpful. I loved spending time on the front porch in the morning and evenings. The house was equipped with everything that we needed. Thanks for sharing your home with us. We fell in love with Charlevoix!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Charlevoix

Excellent place to stay in Charlevoix!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

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I grew up in Charlevoix, a true native, and my husband and I are excited to be able to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

You don't know how good you had it until you move away. We have been fortunate enough to be able to capture that in this house and share it with you.

This house has amazing light; it is like a breath of fresh air. A newly remodeled kitchen, freshly painted interior, with natural light that lends to that cottage feel.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. This property sits at the top of the hill on the northside; next door to Aaron's Windy Hill Bed 'n Breakfast (across the street from The Lodge). Park your car for the week and walk to everything.

Lake Charlevoix, 2nd most beautiful lake in the USA; come see what it's all about!

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