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So Peaceful`
Playpen/crib with glider rocker
Walking distance from cabin
View from the fire pit
Sunset View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Place, Basford Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cecilia Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door

Escape to the cozy comforts of the Chardonnay Chalet, a beautifully wooded property located on a private road—perfect for a relaxing getaway. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath chalet accommodates couples, families, or groups, with flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 10 guests. Enjoy real beds: 1 king, 3 queens, and 2 twins, plus a glider rocker and playpen/crib for infants or toddlers.

Located just 3 miles from the boat launch (featuring a small beach), you can easily spend your days on the water or exploring nearby lakes. Bring your ORVs or snowmobiles and ride straight from the cottage to the trails, with plenty of parking for trailers. World-class fishing for trout, salmon, and steelhead is available in the renowned Pere Marquette, Pine, Big Manistee, and Little Manistee Rivers, with excellent pan fishing in local lakes. Golf courses and restaurants are within a mile, and kayak or canoe trips are easy to arrange locally.

Inside, you’ll find comforts for every season: central air conditioning, forced air heat, a pellet stove for cozy nights, a hot tub, and a screened in room. The state-of-the-art Culligan water softener and rust removal system ensures clear, clean water for cooking and bathing. Each bedroom is equipped with a smart TV, and a DVD player is in the living room along with a selection of movies for private downtime. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected, so you can stay in touch or stream your favorite shows.

Security is provided by Ring cameras on the front yard and backyard/shed only. For your safety and comfort. We ask that you please provide an accurate head count when booking.

Chardonnay Chalet has everything you need for a memorable, comfortable vacation year-round.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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 and start 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

Please start the first load of towels in the laundry

Make sure to turn down the heat/AC - and the hot tub per the instructions in the book

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

Hot Tub to be used at own risk. Rules will be emailed prior to arrival as well as a hard copy left on the kitchen counter. Please review throughly.

House Rules will be emailed prior to arrival and hard copies are left on the kitchen counter as well. Please review throughly.

Local ORV rules are emailed prior to arrival. You can check them online as well for Lake County, Michigan.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4864934
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 first aid kit

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is on a lake. Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Waterskiing, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Basford Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Star Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cecilia Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Duck Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Honeymoon Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompeii's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shoey's Log Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mels At The Lake - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Main Stream Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door on 12 July 2026 start from AU$228, 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 Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door located?

This family-friendly Baldwin holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Basford Lake and Big Star Lake. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Cecilia Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 174 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great chalet for a weekend get away. Very clean and stocked with everything you would need for an effortless getaway, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Thank you for leaving such a kind review. We are happy you found everything you needed for a family get away. We look forward to hosting you in the future. John and Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cari s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at quite a few rentals and this how had the best stocked kitchen in terms of utensils and appliances. Beds were comfortable and the Hot tub was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
We hope you enjoyed celebrating the New Year at our cabin and thank you for the feedback. We try to have all the necessary things to cook when away from home. John & Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful home, we had a very nice and relaxing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to be able to host you again. John & Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying here - my son, dad, brother, and his sons. The house fit all of us very comfortably, and we enjoyed the hot tub and great views. Really nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved everything about the stay it was a fun family vacation for us and would most definitely be comeing back to stay agian loved the hot tub the nice beautiful inside of the house and outside view thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review and kind words about our home. We are grateful to be able to share it so others can enjoy a little get away with family. We look forward to hosting you again! John & Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice house, fully equipped at a superb location with a nice beach close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for a relaxing girls’ weekend and it was just what we wanted and needed! Even though it rained most of the weekend, we had a great time exploring the property and surrounding areas. Thunderstorms in the woods are tough to beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay. Beautiful and spacious space, and very relaxing. Thanks for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
We love hearing that you had a great stay and we look forward to hosting you again. John & Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane I.

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

Great getaway!

Beautiful view, peaceful setting, and a perfect hot tub to unwind. Exactly the relaxing getaway we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Nice cabin in the woods

Great place to stay! Loved layout of cabin! Beautiful view in the back with a peaceful swing! Hot tub hit the spot on a cool night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Family getaway

We had a great weekend getaway with the family at this beautiful cabin! It was very clean and the owners were very friendly and accommodating definitely will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thanks for staying with us and we look forward to hosting your family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and perfect for our annual girls weekend!! Thank you so much for the use of your gorgeous home. Set back off the business, remote location, was perfect and what we needed! We brought the RZR, kayaks and bingo, made so many more amazing memories. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and had a blast making memories. We look forward to hosting you again. John and Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen R.

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

Fishing Trip

Awesome place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petres

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn't get in. Other adventures
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger A.

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

Perfect Peaceful Getaway

The property was just as described and absolutely perfect! The location, amenities and all were great and we will definitely stay again when back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith T.

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

Perfect Cottage for a Weekend Getaway!

This is a such a wonderful cottage to stay at with friends for a weekend getaway! We absolutely loved our time here - HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
Thanks for staying with us and we are glad you enjoyed everything. We look forward to hosting you in the future! John & Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ing here. Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

very nice place

We enjoyed our 2nd year in row staying at this nice house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
So glad you enjoyed again - John & Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great place

Nice clean house in a good location. Owners great to work with
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for the feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay! John & Helen Boeve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Weekend Getaway

Very quaint and cozy cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn S.

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

Quiet and Nice

Great get away for a quiet and relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
Glad you enjoyed your weekend - look forward to hosting you in the future. John & Helen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

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

Nice area and beautiful view

The property is in a very nice area and view was very nice as well while sitting on the swing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley T.

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

Great Cozy Cabin

The check-in and checkout process instructions were clear and accurate. Everything we needed was available. Very clean and cozy for a couples hiking trip. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Great Fishing Trip with my Son

The rental was clean and had everything that we needed. While it wasn’t right on a lake it was within 45 minutes of many different lakes. Big Star was just a few minutes away. We fished a different one each day and caught nice ones at each lake. The owners were very responsive to needs and questions. Beds and furniture were very comfortable. We were happy with the rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by John & Helen Boeve

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Hello! We are excited to be the new owners of this amazing property and be able to offer it to couples and families to enjoy time away to relax and re-connect.

We have been looking for a property that we felt had all the requirements for our vacation home. It is our goal to make this your favorite vacation spot too.

We are Michigan residents living in Zeeland. The short drive for us allows us a great vacation spot for a quick get-a-way, less then 2 hours. We are family that enjoys the outdoors and all the beauty that Michigan has to offer. We hope that sharing our home with you is a blessing to your family.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the view, nature at its best, especially from the three season room. Our family likes to four wheel and snow mobile on the hundreds of miles Baldwin (Lake County) has to offer. We also enjoy the golf coarse right around the corner. We are close enough to home but far enough away to feel like a vacation. The home offers all the amenities you get at home without the stress.

What makes this property unique

The three season room, beautiful deck and hot tub over looking the fire pit area, open concept home, a huge sleeping loft, 60 inch high definition TV with satellite, and internet. It's just a great location! State of the art water filtration system by Culligan for pure clean, soft water without rust.

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