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Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan!

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A spacious dining area with wooden furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large sofa, a green armchair, and a stone fireplace.
A wooden deck overlooking a body of water with trees in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 83929 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Island State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwood Township Park
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Charlevoix

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Charlevoix vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Norwood Township Park and Fisherman's Island State Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Norwood Township Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • George & Marion Light Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Castle Farms - 18 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pigs Eatin' Ribs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rosentha'ls Orchards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Medicine Ranch - ‬17 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.

Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan!

Experience the beauty of Charlevoix from ‘Bally Aran Loch’ (Gaelic for home on the lake), a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom vacation rental house located just 25 steps from the shores of Lake Michigan. This custom-designed timber house comes with 121 feet of private waterfront, breathtaking views, and a series of decks overlooking a stunning coastline! When you’re ready to venture out of the house, there is kayaking, fishing, sailing, and paddle-boarding all within minutes of your rental!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed

Step off of the small shoreline with natural ‘rock seating’ and Petoskey stones and head upstairs into this beautifully designed custom timber house with high vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring throughout, and a geothermal heating and cooling system. The spacious and open living room features a large sectional couch, gas fireplace, and plenty of windows providing ample natural light and views of Lake Michigan and the Leelanau Peninsula.

Off the living room sits a large, fully equipped kitchen with plenty of counter space, bar seating, and a polished-stone topped kitchen island. The room includes a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and an automatic dishwasher.

The adjacent dining area features a large table set for 8, and is situated next to a huge window, from which you can enjoy stunning lake views.

Head down to the basement to find a game room, which includes a full-sized pool table, and foosball table. There is also a large, plush couch in the space, perfect for relaxing between some spirited games.

When you’re ready for some fresh air, head to one of the house’s spacious decks that comes thoughtfully complete with a porch swing, a charcoal grill, and table seating. There is also easy access to the lake and a lush yard, perfect for outdoor activities or a campfire overlooking the lake.

-- THE LOCATION --

Step into the beauty of Lake Michigan from this beautiful house, located just 15 minutes from the heart of Charlevoix. Just a 1/2 mile away, you’ll find Fisherman’s Island State Park with sprawling white sand beaches for launching kayaks or strolling down miles of beach.

When it’s time to go into town, you’ll find no shortage of attractions in Charlevoix. From golf courses, craft beer and wineries, to historic Ernest Hemingway sites and Castle Farms and orchards, this town has enough to keep even the most selective vacationers entertained. The area also features multiple dining and shopping options, as well as stunning gardens and multiple seasonal events.

-- 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
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- No campfires, bonfires or use of fireworks allowed
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property has a strict max occupancy of 8 guests and is enforced by the local township government. This applies to any additional overnight guests. Please respect and comply with the local township government
- NOTE: Excessive noise is prohibited at all times. Township quiet hours are between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM. Guests who fail to respect the designated quiet hours or generate noise complaints could be subject to eviction from the property
- NOTE: This property is located within a year-round lakeshore community and is more suited to groups looking for a peaceful, restful experience. The community requires noise control measures and has designated 'quiet times' at night (after 10:00). This place is ideal if you're looking to recharge in a peaceful idyllic place on the big water, but unsuitable for disruptive/noisy parties
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: This property is being professionally cleaned between bookings with an anti-virulent cleaner

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bodyboard
  • Foosball table
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3,929 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
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Charlevoix Home Lake Michigan House
Gorgeous Home Lake Michigan House
Gorgeous Charlevoix Home Lake Michigan
Gorgeous Home Lake Michigan
Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! Charlevoix
Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! to the airport?

This vacation home is 48 mi (68-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.9 mi (20-min drive) from Charlevoix Beach and 12 mi (20-min drive) from Lake Michigan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! to downtown Charlevoix?

This vacation home is 9.8 mi away from Charlevoix.

Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice Place to Stay

The house was very clean and had everything we needed for a fun stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and house. Perfect for our family of 4 and my husband’s brothers family of 4. Just a short walk up to Norwood beach and close to many activities by driving. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Very well stocked. Gorgeous deck and views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

This was an excellent location to travel this area of Michigan. The home met all our needs and was a very relaxing setting. We would highly recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Amazing property, amazing view. The rocks below are absolutely gorgeous. It's like a mini-national pictured rocks lakeshore. Lots of spacious rooms and seating area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Beautiful home and sunsets over the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful lake house

Great location and beautiful! Spacious, peaceful and roomy enough for a larger group. Spent tons of time outdoors enjoying the view, sounds of the lake and the amazing sunsets!! Thank you for sharing your lake house with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

We had a lovely time. The home was beautiful, well kept and clean. The view and proximity to the water were wonderful. For us, the best part was the proximity to so many places- we spent time on the Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Charlevoix, a day on torch lake and a day in traverse city! After we left, one of our party left a bag with his laptop in it- the owners, even though they were not in town, were so kind and helpful in coordinating getting it back to us, so we are very grateful for that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advertised

It was perfect. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

Perfect location to explore the area- Charlevoix, petowy, Mackinac Island, Traverse City, Gish Town, Sleeping Bear Dunes. Come back in the evening for a peaceful spot at the house! Everything you need is here. Although the water was high, it was easy to walk on the rocks and get in the water to look for stones! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lakehouse

The deck and view is amazing. What a wonderful way to wake up. We got in the water and stood on the big rock. We found a few Petoskey stones. We had Friske donuts, Dairy Grille and did many more things around Charlevoix area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gorgeous Views and Spacious

We had a great time at the property. It was spacious and the views of the lake were amazing. Downside is getting down to the water -the steps were steep which was not easy for smaller children or the elderly. Also the master bedroom gets very hot on warm days and the AC doesn't quite work in that room (the rest of the house was able to get cool). Definitely in need of some upgrades including some easy fixes like new mattresses, bedding. But overall we enjoyed our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

This house is in a fabulous location. It overlooks Lake Michigan and the area is very quiet, so you can open all the windows and let a great breeze blow through. You can even leave the windows open at night and listen to the waves and the trees rustling. (There's no AC but you don't need it with the windows open.) There wasn't any beach at the bottom of the stairs when we were there (lake levels were high), but there is an awesome beach just a half mile down the road and we built sandcastles and played in the waves. (A bit cold for me but the 4-year old loved it.) We drove into Charlevoix and walked around the wharves and shops and that was fun too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful view

Lovely home with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Very roomy and comfortable with all the extras you would expect (chimnea, grill, kayaks, pool table, etc). Would highly recommend staying at this home. We had only two tiny things to complain about. There was a skunk smell at night, but it could have been from the woods or several houses down, who knows. The second is the cleanliness of the kitch cabinets and floor. They were both a bit sticky and could have been cleaner. Both are nitpicky issues, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Smelly House

Walking into the basement the smell of mold/mildew was overpowering! It seemed to be contained in the basement until the furnace was turned on to take the chill out of the house at which time the smell went throughout the house. Upon contacting the owner about the smell they didn’t seem surprised; rather they suggested we open a window - of which there are none in the basement. As for the beach? Well, it no longer exists due to the higher water levels Lake Michigan has been experiencing the past few years. They shouldn’t be touting an amenity that no longer exists. The house was clean in appearance though the overpowering smell made you question the cleanliness. I would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable stay with great views! Reason for 4 not 5 stars

We enjoyed our stay at this property very much. Beautiful views of lake ( although we had rough weather for all 5 days of our stay). Loved the open up north feel of property and we all had our private spaces to retreat to. The large kitchen table was the hub of activity through much of our stay - beautiful! The owner was very responsive to a special request we had once we were staying there. Reasoning for 4 stars and not 5 -Only negative is pricing. We booked this rental last November for an out of town extended family get a way. As time got closer to our stay, I noticed the price dropped dramatically along with the exorbitant extra fees. I contacted both property management, VRBO and owner. Did not hear back from VRBO and property management until day before we were to arrive. All would not budge on pricing. This was not what we expected, as we were not staying quite at peak season and as it got closer to peak, pricing was so much lower. I may think twice prior to booking again, even though property was very nice and ideal size - due to feeling taken advantage of.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The house is very nice and the location is awesome. The house overlooks the lake and there was a wonderful breeze almost all of the time. You can open all the windows and listen to the waves and the rustling of the trees. The neighborhood is friendly and quiet. There is a terrific beach which is just a half mile down the road, and there were very few people at the beach -- no crowds. We also drove into Charlevoix and walked around and that was fun too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great getaway for 2 families

The house was huge and had amazing views! The layout was also perfect for two families with kids -- two bathrooms and two bedrooms each on either side of the stairs on the second floor made for nice privacy, while the main living area on the first floor was spacious and great for hanging out as a group (and the kids loved playing pool and foosball in the basement while the grownups hung out in the living/dining area). House was super clean and the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, etc. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The NJ four

Four of our friends from NJ who had never been "Up North" went with us to this beautiful lake home. They loved it and already talking about coming back. Thank you so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

Property was beautiful....TV's should be upgraded to smart tv's but other than that it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charlevoix stay

Nice large home with plenty of bathrooms. There were 6 of us, 3 couples who stayed here. We each had our own bathroom which was very nice. There is a large table in the dining area that can accommodate 10. The great room is plenty big for a large group and you don’t feel like you’re on top of each other. We did have an issue with the TV the first night but the hosts went above and beyond and got it fixed for us! This home is a good location if you’re headed north or down to Traverse City. There is no beach due to lake levels being high but there is a very nice beach within walking distance. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you Tracey and Jim!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charlevoix stay

Had a great time in Charlevoix. This house is a nice location if you’re looking to do both Charlevoix and Traverse City. There is no beach at the moment due to high lake levels but there is a nice local beach that is walking distance. The hosts were very accommodating! I highly recommend especially if you have a larger group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base for exploring Northern Michigan.

This was a magnificent, fully equipped home in which we fell in love on first visit with Northern Michigan. We loved starting and ending our days overlooking and listening to the lake from the deck, and appreciated having the use of a pair of kayaks to get out on the water as well. Given its central location we took easy day trips to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Torch Lake, Charlevoix, and Mackinac Island, but also spent a great day on the local beach which was in walking distance just down the road and along which it seemed one could walk forever. At night, we enjoyed playing pool in the downstairs game room, gathering in the great room, and playing cards around a table big enough for all of us. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Summer Getaway with Beach Access

Despite having poor weather during our stay, we enjoyed the house and the small beach. During a break in the rain we used the kayaks and SUP - it was great having private beach access. The house was spacious and clean, and had plenty of room for a multi-generational family. Loved the large dining table and the kitchen was well stocked. The kids enjoyed the pool table and foosball in the basement. But for me, the best part was the view of the sunset over the lake from the couch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021