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1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront Earl Young Charlevoix Home

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Nestled in the Boulder Park neighborhood, this charming 2-bed stone cottage on Lake Michigan offers a serene waterfront escape. Unwind with gas fireplace and upscale interior, then enjoy outdoor dining and water views from the deck.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

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

1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront Earl Young Charlevoix Home

Pack your bags for a magical stay at this historic stone cottage on Lake Michigan! Built by Earl Young in the sought-after Boulder Park neighborhood of Charlevoix, this 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental boasts stunning water views and high-end finishes. When you're not lounging in the upscale, contemporary-chic interior, tour past the other Mushroom Homes nearby, peruse downtown Charlevoix 1 mile away, tour Castle Farms, take a ferry to Beaver Island, and relax in your paradise Up North!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Waterfront Location & Views | Free WiFi

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR SPACE: Deck, outdoor dining, gas grill
INDOOR LIVING: Cable TV, gas fireplace, laptop-friendly workspace, exposed beams, large windows & ample natural light, en-suite bathroom w/ jetted tub
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, drip coffee machine, dishware/flatware, dishwasher
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, central air conditioning/heating, hair dryer, iron/board
FAQ: Stairs required for access, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN CHARLEVOIX (1 mile): Riverwalk, restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, seasonal events
LAKE CHARLEVOIX (~ 2 miles): Public sandy beach, swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle-boarding, water sports
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Lake Michigan (on-site), Michigan Beach Park (0.8 miles), Pine River Hammock Park (0.9 miles), Fisherman’s Island State Park (5 miles), Norwood Township Park (12 miles), Elm Pointe Park (13 miles), Young State Park (16 miles), Barnes Park (19 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (25 miles)
TO SEE & DO: Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse (0.9 miles), World’s Largest Cherry Pie Tin (3 miles), Castle Farms (4 miles), Ironton Ferry (7 miles), Otis Pottery (9 miles), Friske’s Farm Market & Petting Zoo (12 miles), Odawa Casino (19 miles)
AIRPORTS: Pellston Regional Airport (38 miles), Cherry Capital Airport (49 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front of the house facing the outdoor entry, and 1 camera is on the back patio facing the back entry. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video or sound while guests are in residence

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets not 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
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 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

About the area

Located in Charlevoix, this cottage is on the waterfront. Charlevoix Circle of Arts and North Seas Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Artform Fabricating and Castle Farms. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting. Visit our Charlevoix travel guide
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • House with mushroom cap style roof in Charlevoix Michigan
    Mushroom House
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fisherman's island State Park, Charlevoix, Michigan
    Fisherman's Island State Park
    8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Boulder Park Nature Preserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Michigan Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charlevoix Beach
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • B.C. Pizza
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Harbor View Cafe
    19 min walk
  • Charlevoix Dairy Grille
    4 min drive
  • JAX
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront Earl Young Charlevoix Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront Earl Young Charlevoix Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront Earl Young Charlevoix Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront Earl Young Charlevoix Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Boulder Park Hughes England Addition Nature Preserve and Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan Beach and Boulder Park Nature Preserve are also within 5 minutes.

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1 Mi to Dtwn! Lakefront Earl Young Charlevoix Home Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, great view of the water. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Beautiful!!

Relaxing stay. House is beautiful and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Great stay!

What a beautiful cottage! Well-appointed and the lake views were amazing. I'm looking forward to staying here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Historic stone house

Very clean and comfortable. Great view of the lake. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. It is in a great location: right across from the lake and easy access to town. The house was perfect for 2 couples to stay at while we explored Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Mackinac.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PF P.

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

Perfect Get-Away

This is a great historic cottage! We enjoyed the quiet space, lake view, and quick accessibility to town. Hosts were lightning at responding and addressing our issue when a fuse blew.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

excellent house/location

historic house with waterfront views and walkable to town via beach or through historic neighborhood. everything as expected, thoroughly enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Nancy D.

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

Amazing property in a breathtaking location!

This wonderful home is exactly as advertised and has everything one could want. Kitchen is well stocked with cooking essentials, and the bathrooms were squeaky clean! This is a must for anyone who knows the history of the Charlevoix Mushroom Houses. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie K.

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

Wonderful house!

We loved this house so much. And the proximity to the water and downtown. The house itself was clean and comfortable. We will stay again and happily recommend it to other people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Wonderful!

This place is like a home away from home for me. I’m a returning guest, and I hope to return again soon. The neighborhood is very quiet, and the view of the lake is spectacular. I can highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory N.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a wonderful time staying here in Charlevoix. It’s within walking distance of downtown and a short drive to other day trip activities. The view of Lake Michigan is spectacular, the neighborhood is quiet and secluded enough from the downtown area that it’s peaceful but not far away. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed - the property manager was very helpful too! We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi Jo D.

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

Magnificent

This house, location & host never disappoint! The modern upgrades maintained the integrity of the Earl Young home. The conversion of the fireplace to gas is wonderful! After 50 years of coming to Charlevoix I truly believe this is the prime location for Charlevoix history & charm…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

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

Family Long Weekend Getaway

WOW! We try and come to Charlevoix in early summer every year to see friends who own a shop in town before their season gets crazy. We have stayed in Earl Young properties each time but this cottage is AMAZING! So well stocked and perfect location. Plus just all around lovely. We would highly recommend and will be back. Our only regret was that our schedules didn’t allow a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Erica K.

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

Beautiful view

Stay was good. Home was clean, location was close to food/shopping. The view was amazing! The only thing that was a negative was a mildew odor in the home. There were no signs of leaking water that we saw, but the smell of mildew was thick throughout the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Absolutely Fabulous!

This was our second stay at this wonderful stone cottage and it did not disappoint. Perfect location, stunning views, so welcoming and cozy. Even better than the photos which are a little outdated. The fireplace conversion to gas and the exceptionally comfortable mattresses were extra bonuses this time around. Jeanne is a delight to work with. Very prompt and helpful. We may never own our own lake home, but we can splurge on this one and that is the next best thing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo H.

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

Beautiful location with all amenities

We thoroughy enjoyed our stay in this mushroom house. It was a special treat for us and worth the extra funds. The beach view from the living area is peaceful, soothing and beautiful. If I were ill, I would want my bed right in front of that big picture window. The host had everything we needed including coffee and steel cut oats for oatmeal. The beds were the most comfortable that I could ask for white traveling. Towels, washer, dryer, dishwasher, fridge all came in very handy. If I every go back, I will book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Cozy Getaway

Lovely Earl Young Stone Cottage. Beautiful. Comfortable. Historic. No complaints. Would be perfect for small family or two couples. We loved the gas fireplace and wonderful Lake Michigan views. Every evening at dusk we would watch a large family of deer and a big fat raccoon wander down to the lake looking for dinner. It was great fun. My teen son and I were visiting in the off season so it was a quiet time in the region, but this is in a wonderful quiet location about a mile from downtown shops and restaurants and a 20 minute drive from Petoskey. Before we even left, we were already talking about coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Great time and place

We come to this area multiple times a year for rock hunting,hiking, etc. We have been by this house hundreds of times and when we found out we could actually stay here we jumped on it. This was a weekend for the peak of the Eta Aquariids meteor shower and our normal outings. Had awsome sunset and 1 night of clear skys. Walked across the street and did some rock hunting. Grandson tested the water and he also had a blast even shivering! No reservations about recommending or renting this place in the future. ps. dont forget to drive the neighborhood ..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

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

Amazing View, Relaxing Visit

We were able to spend two nights at this property in late December. Owner was quick to respond to communication. Check in and check out was quick and easy. Property was immaculately clean with plenty of towels, blankets, comfy beds, and a stocked pantry. The view out the front window was Lake Michigan and the Charlevoix lighthouse and the view out the back window was wildlife and Earl Young houses. The interior is well decorated and gives recognition to the local area and Earl Young. We enjoyed our evenings relaxing on the couch with the gas fireplace with the waves crashing in the distance. The walk to the lighthouse along the beach was safe and short while we found a few fun local rocks. Charlevoix is a quaint little town that offers shopping, food, and a place to get away. 100% we are planning on staying here again. Great for winter, summer, and every day in between!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Relaxing at the fireplace.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Sara

The cottage was the cutest. The location was great and the views of the lake were fabulous. We can't wait to comeback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was stunning! Amazing views from the living room. The cottage had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a wonderful cottage. It is clean and tidy. Everything functions well. Kitchen has everything you need. Very comfortable. Fabulous view.
On previous trips, this line of large rocks have been completely submerged.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MRG

Fantastic!

Simply fantastic in every respect!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Boulder Cottage, Charlevoix , MI

Quaint little mushroom house right across the road from the lake. Easy walk into town. A delightful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024