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Waterfront Home with Spectacular Lake Michigan Sunsets

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
A cozy living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a sign above the windows that reads "Life is better at the lake."
A wooden staircase leading to a deck with a modern house in the background.
A living room with a spiral staircase, a sofa, a television, and a ping pong table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Bay Harbor Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Lakes Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Home with Spectacular Lake Michigan Sunsets

Breathtaking views and sunsets from our lake front home that is perched on 140’ of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. Our home has four bedrooms and two baths on two levels, with an additional loft area which can be used as an extra living and sleeping areas. We have plenty of space for everyone to spread out, relax, watch tv, play video games, play pool or just read a book.

Relax and unwind as you enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Michigan from our multiple level decks. Bring your kayak or paddle board to thoroughly enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan, or comb the beach for Petoskey stones.

We are conveniently located between Charlevoix and Petoskey at the end of a quiet street in Bay Shore. Access to biking and hiking trails are located on our street, as well as a community park.

Explore the quaint charm of downtown Charlevoix, or check out the shops and restaurants in Petoskey. Closer to our cottage you can check out the world class golf, shopping, and dining at Bay Harbor

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
- Booking Traveler must provide a valid Government photo ID within 24-hours of booking.
- Booking Traveler must be part of the group staying in the property.
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24hrs of booking. Subject to cancellation if unresponsive.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 931378vb
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
Note from host: no
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
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

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crooked Tree Golf Club and Mt. McSauba Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Charlevoix Circle of Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Bay Harbor Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Great Lakes Center for the Arts - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Odawa Casino - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 29 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Tunnel of Trees - 33 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panera - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery & Rudbeckia Winery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home with Spectacular Lake Michigan Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Home with Spectacular Lake Michigan Sunsets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home with Spectacular Lake Michigan Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home with Spectacular Lake Michigan Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home with Spectacular Lake Michigan Sunsets located?

This family-friendly Charlevoix holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Walloon Lake. Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Charles A. Ransom Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 64 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home. Spectacular location. Very well appointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was really nice and the deck was awesome. It was a bit cool during our stay but all in all it was really nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third year here, we absolutely love it and couldn’t ask for a better vacation home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the property is amazing. My parents spent our whole vacation out back just watching the water and didn't want to do anything else. Checkin process was very easy and it's in a great location near maybe things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here several times. Always a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely, clean, home with a view that you will never forget! The lower level provides great space, as does the upper level. I could have sat on the top balcony all day. The beach is very rocky and the rocks continue in the water and are slippery. Very thoughtful that the owners have a bin of water shoes! But still a challenge to get in and enjoy the water. The only other issue is the AC on hot days, but the breeze off the lake is usually great and there are plenty of fans! I would definitely come back if I could!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value on Lake Michigan

House was clean, view was amazing and location was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at the lake house and loved it! It’s the perfect set up for our family with the two floors. Can’t say enough great things!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunset

Great location!!! Great home!! Wonderful owners!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home with amazing views. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful inside and out!

We were blown away by the view! The gardens were beautiful and well kept. The inside provided plenty of space for our family and something for everyone. We really enjoyed our stay and hated to leave! Super convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

as advertised

clean, well-furnished and well-stocked. great views. responsive host. highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The View

Amazing view. Close to Petoskey in and Charlevoix, and lots of activities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Lake Michigan Views

The description for the rental was spot on. We loved waking up in the morning to the crashing of the waves on the beach. Loved the central location between Petoskey and Charlevoix. Property owner was easy to get hold of and very responsive. Already looking forward to our next visit! We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

Great property on a quiet dead end road. Just a few things to know before you go, the view is amazing but the beach area is all rocks and there are about 75 stairs to climb down to access the beach. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. I would stay again in the future. The host provided detailed check-in instructions and was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Loved it all, hard to head home. Kitchen has everything you’ll need. Loft was bigger than pics and basement had tons to do. Warm and inviting home with fantastic views. Quiet area and subdivision and close to bike trail. 70ish stairs down to water but my 70 year old parents didn’t have a problem with them. Will be going back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly relaxation!

A perfect location between Petoskey and Charlevoix. Property is at the waterline. Well equipped. Even a washer and dryer. Very clean, well appointed and breathtaking sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views and fun, comfortable spaces

We had a reunion of 5 college friends at the house. The space was excellent for our needs. We loved the extensive deck and the million dollar views! The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessary equipment. We had fun playing ping pong and billiards, and watched movies and football on the big screen. Beds were comfortable! We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt right at home!

We had plenty of room for our large group. The kitchen, living areas and bedrooms were very useful. The kids enjoyed the basement and all of the games provided - way more than I thought there would be. But most of all - THAT VIEW AND BEACH! We felt like we belonged right where we were and didn’t want to leave. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great architecture, view and amenities. House cleaning had a couple of slip-ups such as left over food left in oven, dishes in dishwasher and sand between the sheets. the last one made us feel kind of dirty but sense we ate out all except breakfast snacks the other two neglected issues were of no consequence. Oh we saw close encounters with two bald eagles and Pileated woodpecker. Sun over the water is phenomenal!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Scott - I am truly disappointed with the conditions you encountered upon your arrival. I wish you would have reached out to contact us, I would have sent cleaning back, or drove up and took care of it myself. Please except my apology and if you ever head this way again reach and I will make things right.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well-stocked house with great outdoor space and beautiful view! We enjoyed walking down to the rocky beach (be sure to bring water shoes!) where the water was clear and shallow, although it truly is all rocks, which prevented some of our family from being able to go into the lake. The house had a nice layout for our family to spread out; the main floor worked well for the older adults, while the kids enjoyed hanging out in the basement and loft area. The pool table, ping pong, darts, and other games were a plus! Location was a short drive to downtown Petosky, Charlevoix, and other cute towns and state parks. Checking and out was a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl Time!

This place is even better than advertised…….the cleanliness, amenities and multi levels of decks for spectacular views was worth every penny!! We had such a great time and rarely left during our stay, but when we did have to leave, anything we needed wasn’t a far drive. With it pretty much in the middle of Charlevoix and Petosky it was very convenient to venture to both cities during our stay…….Tami was very easy to get ahold of, and she answered texts very quickly. I highly recommend this place and surely hope to make it back again one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

The location is quiet and relaxing, yet close to activities. A very good starting point for our range of interests - bicycling; golfing; shopping; sightseeing; wineries. The house was very clean and well appointed. Host was extremely easy to work with and a good communicator. Stairs are not an issue for most adults. Be aware if travelling with small children or mobility challenged. That said - could also stay very comfortably on one level!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Lake Michigan perfection

This house and these owners were amazing! The views, the private waterfront access, the decks and outdoor space were absolutely amazing. The house was beautiful, very well equipped, and so comfortable. There are 3 levels and plenty of space to spread out. We had two minor issues arise while staying there and the owners responded immediately and arranged prompt repairs and solutions to fix the issues (even on a weekend). There are plenty of games, activities supplied but my kids used the biggest attraction the most which was the lake! Great location and easy access to Petoskey, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, and the Petoskey Stare Park. Will definitely want to rent this house again next time we are lucky enough to be in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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