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Lake Michigan Waterview Family Retreat - Steps to Beach & Downtown Charlevoix

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Newly built in 2020, this house is practically perfect for your family getaway. Located close to the beach and marina, you'll enjoy a bright and spacious main area with a gas fireplace, panoramic views of Lake Michigan, and comfortable accommodations for up to 10 people. Cook meals in the modern kitchen or fire up the natural gas grill on the private patio.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Lake Michigan Waterview Family Retreat - Steps to Beach & Downtown Charlevoix

Why families love this home

• Waterfront views of Lake Michigan
• Steps to sandy beach & Pine River Channel
• Walk to downtown Charlevoix – no car needed
• Sleeps up to 10 comfortably
• Newly built home (2020)
• Clean, safe, quiet neighborhood
• Balcony, patio, gas grill & outdoor shower
• Ideal for families & multi-generational trips

Welcome

Welcome to your perfect family-friendly Lake Michigan getaway, where incredible views, walk-everywhere convenience, and comfortable living come together in one beautiful home.

This spacious, newly built (2020) waterfront property is designed for families traveling together, including multi-generation stays. From morning coffee overlooking the lake to evenings grilling on the patio, everything here is set up for relaxed, memorable vacations.

Unbeatable Location

You are just steps from a sandy Lake Michigan beach, the Pine River Channel, and the iconic Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse. Downtown Charlevoix — with shops, restaurants, ice cream, marina, and seasonal festivals — is an easy walk.

No long drives. No parking hassles. Perfect for families with kids.

Living Spaces

• Open-concept living area with lake views
• Comfortable seating for gathering, games, and movie nights
• Gas fireplace for cozy evenings
• Smart TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi

Kitchen & Dining

• Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
• Ample counter space for family meals
• Dining area for shared breakfasts and dinners

Bedrooms & Sleeping

• Sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably
• All beds feature new memory-foam mattresses
• Great layout for parents, kids, and grandparents

Bathrooms & Laundry

• Clean, modern bathrooms
• Washer and dryer conveniently located on the second floor
• Outdoor shower — perfect after beach days

Outdoor Living

• Balcony with stunning Lake Michigan views
• Patio with gas grill for easy family dinners
• Outdoor seating for relaxing and sunset watching
• Immediate access to beach, channel, and walking paths

Perfect for Families

This home is especially well-suited for:
• Families with children
• Multi-generational vacations
• Two families traveling together
• Guests who value comfort, safety, and location

The layout and location allow everyone to enjoy time together while still having space to relax.

Walkable Nearby Attractions

• Lake Michigan beach
• Pine River Channel & marina
• Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse
• Downtown shops, dining & ice cream
• Mushroom Houses
• Parks, biking paths & seasonal festivals

Arrival & Support

• Easy self check-in with secure door code
• Clear arrival instructions provided before your stay
• Responsive local support available if needed

Good to Know

• Family-friendly property
• Quiet hours observed to respect neighbors
• Well-suited for relaxed, respectful guests

Why Guests Return

Guests consistently highlight the incredible location, cleanliness, comfortable beds, easy communication, and how well the home works for family vacations.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please be ready for the cleaning crew to arrive at 10:00 AM.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parties/Events may be allowed if discussed and approved by the owner in advance of the party/event.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is on the waterfront. North Seas Gallery and Charlevoix Circle of Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Artform Fabricating and Castle Farms. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Michigan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mushroom House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charlevoix Circle of Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charlevoix Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪B.C. Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Waterview Family Retreat - Steps to Beach & Downtown Charlevoix pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Michigan Waterview Family Retreat - Steps to Beach & Downtown Charlevoix?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Waterview Family Retreat - Steps to Beach & Downtown Charlevoix?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Waterview Family Retreat - Steps to Beach & Downtown Charlevoix?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Waterview Family Retreat - Steps to Beach & Downtown Charlevoix located?

This family-friendly Charlevoix holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Michigan Beach and Lake Michigan. Charlevoix South Pier Light and Mushroom House are also within 5 minutes.

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Lake Michigan Waterview Family Retreat - Steps to Beach & Downtown Charlevoix Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about the house. The views, the proximity to downtown, the cleanliness, everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

zach g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience all around, cannot beat the location, we had a wonderful stay and hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

Great location!

We had a fantastic trip! The house is in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is the most amazing place. The house is very clean, comfortable and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. The location is perfect. We enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the boats go by. The beach is steps away and you can walk to town to enjoy everything Charlevoix has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you would want in your VRBO! Very Please from all steps of reserving to departure! Nice Job and Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Great location!

Very nice home near everything. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch A.

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

Amazing

Such an incredible place! Amazing location. Right near downtown. Lake views across entire patio. All around amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine J.

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

Beauty Home

Everything about our experience in this beautiful Charlevoix home was five star. The location of the home was very close to downtown with beautiful views of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible time in Charlevoix in the Palmer House. The house was relaxing, cozy and just what our family needed. The beds were very comfortable, including the pillows, the baths/showers were great and the kitchen was awesome. The beach chairs and towels made our treks to the beach convenient and relaxing. Mornings and evenings on the front porch rocking chairs helped start and close our days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental is beautiful, well equipped and awesome location. We had a problem with the entrance code one night, we weren't able to contact the host right away but we eventually were able to connect and he was more than helpful and gracious. Very nice man. We did call the VRBO contact center at the time and they were less than helpful, spent an hour on the phone with them, did not get any help and discovered they have no emergency plan in place. Very disappointed in VRBO itself but the host and rental were awesome!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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

Fantastic stay!

The house, location, the owner....everything all top notch could not have asked for anything more perfect for our stay! Highy recommend. Place was spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas A.

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

Yearly trip

We come here yearly and it is always a fantastic trip! The property meets all of our needs and it is in a fantastic location. Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Sisters Trip

Adorable, well stocked, absolutely gorgeous and extremely well situated
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeria H.

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

Very nice house

Great stay! Super clean and very beautiful. Owner was prompt in communicating with us when we had an issue with the bathroom but everything else was great :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas A.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic place. Perfect for kids and family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ree H.

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

Charlevoix 2024

The house is very special. We loved the location, amenities and Tim is a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Family (adult) Fun

Location Location Location!!! Great spot for all Charlevoix & surrounding area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

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

A Slice of Heaven

Palmer House is absolutely beautiful! Clean, well appointed, lots of space and a large porch!!! And, of course, the best location!!! Minutes from beach and town.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Charlevoix

Great property. Great location. Immaculate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ron s.

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

Perfect Spot

We had a big group for a wedding in Charlevoix and this place made the experience extra special. From the location to the quality of the house it gave us a great family memory. We don't travel a lot and Tim made the process very easy. I would definitely go back there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Perfect location for a week away

Super comfortable house perfectly situated a short walk to downtown Charlevoix. House was clean (we enjoyed watching the roomba). Kitchen seemed well stocked although too many good restaurants in Charlevoix so we didn’t cook much. Will definitely book here again next time we come to northern Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn Z.

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

home away from home

We absolutely love the property. We are return visitors and the location allows something for everyone , young and old! house is clean and has all amenities you need, well supplied kitchen, comfortable beds and beach towels for use. thank you for sharing the property with us, we are all sad to leave !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

My favorite vacation get away

This house is perfect for a vacation getaway. There is plenty of space and has everything you need. It’s clean and newly updated and furnished. The location makes it especially nice just steps from the beach and a short walk to town. We loved sitting on the front deck watching the boats go by on the channel. Our host was great and quickly responded to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joell G.

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

Hidden Gem

This house is the perfect location and steps from down town. The house is well kept and beautiful! I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

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

Wedding

Stayed here for a wedding, place is beautiful and owner was excellent to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023