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

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Charlevoix

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Charlevoix Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mushroom House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charlevoix

Heart of Charlevoix.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Charlevoix Beach. Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal and North Seas Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Charlevoix Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Michigan Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mushroom House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Charlevoix - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B.C. Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪JAX - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 210000501

Property is also known as

Newly Decorated Hilltop Cottage House Charlevoix
Newly Decorated Hilltop Cottage House
Newly Decorated Hilltop Cottage Charlevoix
ly corated Hilltop House
One Week Left 8/18/19 8/24/19
Walk to Everything Charlevoix has to Offer Charlevoix
Walk to Everything Charlevoix has to Offer Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.3 mi (55-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Charlevoix Beach and 11-minute walk from Lake Michigan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air to downtown Charlevoix?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Charlevoix.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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

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
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
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