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Hidden Gem: Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, Internet
Exterior
TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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Charlevoix, Michigan
  • Charlevoix Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mushroom House
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden Gem: Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown!

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | BBQ Ready | Fantastic Location

Welcome to ‘Charlevoix Hidden Gem,’ a dog-friendly retreat in the heart of Charlevoix’s north side. This 2-bedroom + bonus room, 2-bath vacation rental blends modern comfort and Up-North charm, just 3 blocks from Lake Michigan and a half-mile stroll to downtown’s boutique shops, restaurants, and marina. Whether you’re in town for a summer escape or a winter getaway, you’ll find it here.

-- THE PROPERTY --

21-00026-01

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom Suite 1: 1 California king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bonus Room (Converted Garage): 1 bunk bed (twin/full), 1 twin bunk bed
- Living Room: 1 king sleeper sofa (high-quality mattress, extra linens provided)

INDOOR LIVING
- Spacious living room w/ 65” Smart TV, books
- En-suite bathroom & 42” Smart TV in bedroom suite 1
- 55” Smart TV in bonus room
- Built-in nooks & bookcases
- Hardwood floors, custom touches, lake-inspired furnishings

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Fully fenced backyard w/ professional landscaping, games & doggie door access
- Shaded deck w/ pergola, gas grill, outdoor dining & seating
- Beach towels

OPEN-CONCEPT KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, gas stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Coffee station w/ dual Keurig/drip coffee maker (starter K-Cups provided)
- Electric kettle (tea provided)
- Toaster, toaster oven, blender
- 6-person dining table & breakfast bar w/ seating for 3
- Cookware, serviceware, children’s dishware & utensils, cooking basics
- Gas fireplace

GENERAL
- Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi
- Electric baseboard heating, gas fireplace, window A/C units, ceiling fans
- Washer & dryer, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels, kitchen towels
- Soap, shampoo, hair dryers, makeup mirrors in en-suite bathroom, towels in bathrooms
- Linens

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Quiet hours (11:00 PM-7:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story house, 4 steps required to enter
- 3 interior steps required to access 1 bedroom

PARKING
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walking distance to Mt. McSauba recreation area, trails & beaches
- Close to Little Traverse Wheelway to explore Charlevoix, Petoskey, or Boyne City; 3 blocks to free bike rentals at Hotel Earl
- 3 blocks to Lake Michigan’s public beach for Petoskey and Charlevoix stone hunting or breathtaking sunsets
- 0.5 miles to downtown’s drawbridge, Earl Young Mushroom Houses, farmer’s market & park concerts
- 4 miles to Castle Farms
- 5 miles to Fisherman’s Island State Park
- 14 miles to Bay Harbor Golf Course & Yacht Club
- 17 miles to Petoskey, 25 miles to Boyne Mountain, 26 miles to Harbor Springs
- 49 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $250 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story house requires using 4 steps to enter. Three additional interior steps are required to access the Bonus Room
- The bonus room only has portable heaters and may not be comfortable for sleeping during the winter months
- Due to Charlevoix's Short-Term Rental Ordinance, the property has a strict max occupancy of 8 guests
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 9 minutes by foot from Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,491 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

531945

Hidden Gem: Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Charming Retreat

So charming! We will be back! Starting with prompt and complete communication from the property manager and easy check-in process, this home was perfect. They even had dog bowls ready for our little goldendoodle. I appreciated that they asks quests not to have dogs on beds and couches, as I'm allergic to some dogs. The home is on a charming street with a short couple blocks walk to the beach. From the beach you can walk into town (with the lake level water so low this year). Otherwise it's a cute stroll down a couple more blocks and you are in downtown Charlevoix. A perfect place for any season of the year. Wonderful deck and grill for summer and fall and a fireplace inside for the winter. Charming and cozy decor. Loved our stay! Great for two couples, friends, or a family with kids! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

The house is lovely and well kept. The owners thought of everything and our stay was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family weekend

WeThis was such a nice property. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Downtown, comfy and clean.

The interior appeared to be newly remodel and very clean. Beds are comfy. Close to downtown Charlevoix. Owners are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

TIMOTHY J., Flushing, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Allows pets

Back n side yard fenced, good. After wonderful day of walking around Charlevoix, just wanted to go back n relax, watch some TV or play cards. Beds, couch, and diningroom chairs were uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Road Trip!

I have never been to upper Michigan! Beautiful area lots of small towns with great shopping, beautiful scenery. Stayed in Charlevoix, walked downtown, walked to the beach! Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spotless!

Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

Our daughter was in a wedding in Charlevoix over Labor Day weekend. Our daughter, son-in-law, 16 month old grandson, my wife and I enjoyed this rental. It is very well located in a quiet, charming neighborhood and is a short walk from the main dining and shopping areas in town and from Lake Michigan. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best property manager ever

Great house. Great location. Luke is the best property manager I’ve ever worked with. Answered all questions quickly and easily.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lil Gem

This house was in the perfect location for all the day trips we wanted to take as well as the short walk to the charming town of beautiful Charlevoix. We were very impressed with the hospitality of the locals and the dog friendly businesses. We truly fell in love with this area. We will be back again💕
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

genevieve m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Granddaughter's wedding

Very pleased with the property. Furnished with items beyond what was anticipated, clean, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gayle n., naples florida

Liked: Cleanliness

A little bit of heaven!

My husband, and I so enjoyed our stay in this little gem. It was well appointed, incredibly clean, quiet, and just what we were looking for! The backyard was fenced in for our small dog, and it was even well appointed for the dog! Towels, doggy bags, etc. The bedding and linens were superb! I think the bed was more more comfortable than mine at home, which I absolutely love! Towels were clean and bright and looked brand new. The laundry room had a great washer and dryer and I have now decided I need to replace mine! and location was fantastic. Safe and convenient!!! Entering an exiting the property with super simple. There was never a need to contact the owners. The neighbors were even friendly to us and helpful when I had questions. The owners responded quickly and provided great information inside the home. A Great place to stay when enjoying this area! We are “be backs!!”
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Zionsville, Indiana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect For the "Dog" People

We travel with two large dogs and this place had a large fenced yard that made it a perfect place for us. Location is excellent, walk to the beach, walk to downtown and located in a nice quiet neighborhood. Plenty of parking. House was a great space for two couples and it had a whole separate area (that we never used) with bunk beds if you had kids along. Kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. If you are a rock hound the local beaches and State Park will occupy you for days.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Stay

The property was perfect as it was great size for our family including our 4 legged friend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

We (husband, myself and golden retriever) thoroughly enjoyed our stay. All the extra touches made it perfect! Fenced in yard, puppy blanket and towels, all the literature you could want to help plan your days in the area and location location. Opening the doorwall and hearing the waves on Lake Michigan was blissful. Town is walking distance from the home. The host provided all the comforts of home you would ever need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Beautiful and cozy home in a perfect location! Great communication with owners! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathleen o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super clean, well-stocked and nicely decorated

Great stay with plenty of beds for the whole family. We booked during a ski getaway at Boyne and the drive to the mountain was easy. The rental was clean, modern and nicely decorated, quality bedding, new bright white towels, plenty of kitchen accessories for cooking and space. Plus a gas fireplace to feel cozy. It was a bit cold in the bunk bed room which is a converted garage but space heaters provided did the trick. We didn't use the washer and dryer but they look top notch. Plus, owners responded immediately when I asked a question via VRBO site. Would recommend for any season!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely again!

Property is lovely elegant casual. So nice, but totally relaxing. Perfect location to enjoy Charlevoix and surrounding area. We did Tunnel of Trees. Apple festival was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

We had a wonderful stay, the location is perfect to downtown, beaches. The kitchen is fully stocked if you want to cook and the bedding was fresh and soft. Very clean as well. Fenced in backyard was key for the pups while we sat on deck under the lights absolutely gorgeous evenings. Our weather was in low 70s so the small window A/C units were sufficient but if it heated up anymore it would be stuffy inside. Perhaps, a larger window unit to consider in living room. Thanks for a fabulous visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preeti S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A truly Pure Michigan experience!

Clean & comfortable set up. Enjoyed the back deck a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog-lovers haven in quiet neighborhood

Perhaps my dog's enjoyment should not be foremost in my priorities, but it is what it is. We travel with our dog and appreciate owners who are willing to rent to us. Our experience has been that these are not the nicest rentals, but good enough. This assumption was misplaced on this trip. Hidden Gem surpassed all other rentals we've stayed at. It is just as described - open, clean, modern, and with everything to make our stay enjoyable. The large, fenced-in backyard was amazing, not to mention the deer that stopped by every evening. The walk to town was doable, and the neighborhood was peaceful, perfect for walking our pup. We walked, ate, shopped, and attended Apple Fest. We left feeling rested and rejuvenated. Thank you for sharing this oasis with the rest of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darya D.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a great place to stay for a short weekend

Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Fall Family Getaway

It was out first family vacation after the birth of our daughter who is 16 months old, and while we stressed about not forgetting a stitch of her stuff, we didn't have to worry about our accommodations. Everything was described in the online listing. It was clean and welcoming when we arrived and had all the amenities that we needed. It was cool and wet weather outside, but warm and inviting inside. I reached out to the property manager a few times to ask questions about check-out and even forgetting our dog's leash behind, but the staff was extremely courteous and very prompt in their responses. We had a very enjoyable time and look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We were in Charlevoix for a wedding at the Castle! Downtown was walking distance, beautiful home.

The entire process was quick and simple. Communication on day of check in was fast and efficient. Complete list of do’s and don’ts! Will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Clean and comfortable

Highly recommend this home. More spacious than it appears from pictures. Very cute decor. The house has everything you need. Very clean. Super responsive property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022