Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Big Star Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Baldwin, MI
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
1 min walk
Cecilia Lake
Place, Cecilia Lake
5 min walk
Big Star Lake
Place, Big Star Lake
8 min walk
Where you'll sleep
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 8 guests. Enjoy real beds: 1 king, 1 queen room on main floor and 2 queen beds in loft. This is also a glider rocker and playpen/crib for infants or toddlers onsite if needed.
Located just 3 miles from the boat launch on Big Star Lake (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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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Baldwin
Baldwin is home to this holiday home. 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.
Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Basford Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cecilia Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Big Star Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Honeymoon Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Restaurants
Dairy Queen - 15 min drive
Pompeii's Pizza - 15 min drive
Northern Exposure Cafe - 14 min drive
Mels At The Lake - 11 min walk
Marquette Trails Restuarant - 3 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 26 Sept 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 25 Jan 2027 start from AU$741, 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 within a 5-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest, Basford Lake and Big Star Lake. Cecilia Lake and Duck 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.
We really enjoyed our stay. The hot tub was great after a day of riding on the State trails House was beautiful, beds were comfortable, and everything was very clean. Had a few questions when we arrived and they were answered quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
The hot tub was wonderful and the views from inside the cottage or outside was beautiful. If you are needing to unwind this is the place. Even though there are neighbors on both sides it felt like you were secluded. I would recommend this place to others. Stearns beach was 40mins away then to the tin man in Hart , Michigan and dinner at Kristi's Pour house was a nice outting for a day.
Absolutely amazing place ive stayed at alot of places but this is top of my list. The kitchen had all the utensils you'd need, the rooms super clean. The veiw out back from the hot tub is to die for. Will definitely be back!!
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
Beautiful property . Peaceful setting and nicely appointed home. Loved the shower head. The view from the swing was very calming. Oven needed to be cleaned. Did not use. Put sheets in washer as requested. Noticed some stains on king bed sheets. Overall we enjoyed stay the stay again!!
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
Glad you enjoyed your weekend - look forward to hosting you in the future.
John & Helen
About the host
Hosted by John & Helen Boeve
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.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests