Charlevoix Haven, ideally located for all Charlevoix has to offer
Location: Charlevoix, Northwest, Michigan, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Charlevoix Haven is a remodeled home in a quiet neighborhood of elegant older homes adjacent to downtown Charlevoix. Located one short block to downtown events, parks, restaurants, shopping, movies, and city marina, Charlevoix Haven is a pleasant walk from both Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix beaches.
Charlevoix's newest crown jewel, East Park, is a 2-3 minute walk away. With its completely renovated marina, performance venue, childrens' splash pad, and trout habitat and viewing platforms, East Park is the venue for Charlevoix's busy summer season of art fairs and festivals. Its elegant stonework reflects the local architecture of Earl Young's famous "mushroom houses," which are a short and pleasant walk from Charlevoix Haven.
Charlevoix Haven is the ideal location from which to sample the walkable delights of Charlevoix, recently ranked the #2 summer destination in the midwest by Midwest Living magazine. We provide extensive walking and biking tour suggestions, as well as recommendations on restaruants and activities (from fresh-off the boat Lake Michigan whitefish--one block away--to shops, galleries and fine dining accessible on foot or within a few minutes' drive, to a full day outing on historic Beaver Island--the ferry dock is a 5-minute walk).
Thoughtfully restored to add modern conveniences while preserving the flavor of old Charlevoix, Charlevoix Haven is furnished with a cozy mix of antiques, cottage, rustic and wicker for an at-home, up-North feel. Charlevoix Haven features 9-foot ceilings and oak woodwork throughout the main floor with an updated country kitchen and a floor plan that offers real privacy for up to 10 guests in 5 private rooms while inviting family fun and relaxation in the rest of the house.
The master bedroom suite on the main floor features a birds-eye maple queen bed and maple/mahogany waterfall dressers, and includes a private full bath with tub/shower. Three bedrooms upstairs feature Habitant knotty pine (king/twin beds), rustic cedar (queen bed) and antique oak (double bed) furnishings. The full bath upstairs, completed remodeled, includes a shower and double sinks. A fifth sleeping room is our "bunk room," off the kitchen; great for children and young teens, the bunk room has an attached 1/2 bath, two bunk beds, and a dresser.
No one in your party will get stuck in a typical vaction rental "bedroom" (you've seen them--an open alcove furnished with a "bed-frame-and-a-maybe-a-dresser")! All bedrooms are fully furnished with matching dressers, nightstands, bedlamps, clock radios, mirrors and cable TV/DVD (the bunk room does not have a TV). All these sleeping rooms are private, allowing full use of the rest of the house by late nighters or early risers.
See our website for more photos and descriptions (there is a link elsewhere in this listing).
Beaches on both Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix are a pleasant walk away; Ferry Beach on Lake Charlevoix is a great family beach with no busy streets to cross.
You may not need Charlevoix Haven’s central air conditioning, but if your vacation does hit one of Charlevoix’s occasional weeks of warm nights, our central air conditioning and the short walk to beaches will assure your family of having both sunny days and restful nights!
-Living room, cable TV with DVD
-Living room hickory game table for four
-Wireless broadband internet access
-Dining room with dining table for eight
-Full kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, disposal, coffee-maker, toaster; kitchen table with seating for two
-Washer and Dryer
-Deck with furniture and gas grill
-Non-smoking only; no pets pleease
-Children welcome: Full-size crib, pack-n-play crib, high-chair, baby monitor, children’s table and chairs.
-Doors lock with keyless electronic deadbolts so all the members of your party can come and go without the hassle of keeping track of keys (photo of electronic locks is on our website).
-Locking storage shed for bicycles, etc.
-30 foot boat slip available for rent at Northwest Marine Yacht Basin on Lake Charlevoix.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning
- Washer: Located in bunk room on main floor
- Dryer: Located in bunk room on main floor
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Off-street parking for one car in front. Parking space for one or more extra cars on the property accessed from the alley. Ample street parking normally available.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed: We will convert to two XL twin beds if you prefer.
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Full conversion to king bed if you prefer.
- Bunk Bed: Two bunk beds in sleeping porch/bunk room are full-length but narrower than normal twin beds; suitable for children and young teens. Bunk room has attached 1/2 bath
- Crib (2) : We provide one full-size crib plus one pack-and-play crib.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Cable TV with DVD in living room and each bedroom (no TV in bunk room).
- DVD (4)
- Video Library: Assortment of movies on DVD is provided.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped with refrigerator, stove/oven, sink/dishwasher/disposal, microwave over stove, kitchen table w/2 chairs. Small appliances such as blender, coffeemaker, popcorn popper are provided.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All dishes, silverware, cooking utensils provided; includes colorful childrens' place settings.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Built-in.
- Microwave: Wall mounted over oven.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas grill with propane provided.
- Deck/Patio: Deck with round table, four chairs, umbrella. Two adirondack yard chairs as well as extra folding chairs.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Full-size crib, Pack-N-Play crib, high chair, baby swing, baby monitor, children's table and chairs, electronic keyless deadbolt doors, locking storage for bicycles, etc., beach towels, rolling cooler, 30' boat slip on Lake Charlevoix/Lake Michigan is also available for rent.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- 2-3 minute walk from downtown and East Park's concert pavilion, childrens' splash pad, viewing platforms. East Park is the venue for Charlevoix's many art fairs and other special events throughout the summer season.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Through June 26, 2010 .. $1700/week (Early Summer)
Jun 26-Jul 17, 2010 .. $2000/week (Summer I).
Jul 17-Jul 24, 2010 .. $2500/week (Venetian Festival).
Jul 24-Aug 28, 2010 .. $2000/week (Summer II).
After Aug 29, 2010 .. $1700/week (Fall colors)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Restored 4-5 BR Home, Near Downtown, Beaches
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Charlevoix
Once they moved to Michigan in 1980, going Up North took on a whole new meaning. In the mid-1990s Kathy and Rick investigated every possible summer destination in the Northern Lower Peninsula and eventually settled on an in-town location in Charlevoix as a base for active weekends involving incredible scenic beauty, sailing, beaches, fly fishing, great restaurants, art fairs and day trips. Their choice of Charlevoix was affirmed by Midwest Living Magazine in 2008, which named Charlevoix #2 out of the midwest's 100 top weekend destinations. (Kathy and Rick have been to the town they called #1, and they prefer Charlevoix--if you want to know which town was #1, give them a call, and they'll tell you why Charlevoix is better!)
The Unique Benefits at this House
Kathy and Rick have been in this neighborhood since 1996. Charlevoix is northern Michigan's premier walkable summer town, and it's all a 10 minute walk--or less--from Charlevoix Haven. They enjoy strolling in the recently redeveloped East Park, taking their grandchildren to the splash pad or new trout habitat two blocks away, watching the Beaver Island Ferry come and go (or taking the ferry to the Island for the day!) or strolling another 5 minutes to Michigan Beach. They've been in Charlevoix at least 20 weekends per year for 13 years, and still look forward to every weekend they can spend there.
About 1/2-mile of great sandy beach, including playground, lighthouse, and lots of interesting boat traffic through the Bridge Street drawbridge
Charlevoix's crown jewel: Interactive Childrens' Splash Pad, City Marina and Promenade, Performance Pavilion, viewing platforms great people- and boat-watching, magnificant hand-laid stonework in the
Michigan's most scenic downtown, with restaurants, galleries, shops, movie theatre, full service grocery and drug store, and more.
Sandy beach, snack shop, picnic pavilions, playground, basketball courts, and lots of grassy shade.
Boat slips for all size power and sail boats. We will arrange a rental for your week. Rental of slip includes access to swimming pool and club house.
Slips available for rent for power and sailboats of all sizes. We will help you arrange for a rental.
Opens every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour to take your boat to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Northport, Elk Rapids, Traverse City, Beaver Island, Mackinaw Island, and the St. Lawrence Seaway to the
Lake Michigan's finest natural harbor. Besides the Beaver Island ferry, in addition to the many recreational craft, you may see tall ships and megayachts anchoring in its protected waters.
An historic summer destination for over 100 years. Lovely victorian homes.
In the real world, there is no railroad or bridge here, and hasn't been for decades. There is unrestricted boat travel from Lake Michigan and Round Lake to 14-mile long Lake Charlevoix, including Boy
Charming stone and cedar shake cottage homes, unique to Charlevoix. Included in walking tours provided in the Binder at Charlevoix Haven.
Deep water launching ramp. Chances are, if it fits on a trailer you can launch it here. If not, Irish Boat Shop, adjacent, has a crane!
Lovely, isolated beach with hiking and biking trails at Mt. McSauba nearby
Like to shop? Let the non-shopping parent (!) watch the kids here. They'll all be fine.
...and if it looks like the Dairy Queen from your childhood, it absolutely is. Pre-"Brazier Burger" sandwiches just like you remember them. After you've done the "tourist cones" downtown, meet the l
Owner's Map of Charlevoix
Kathy and Rick Ballard grew up with "weekends at the lake" in their family DNA. In Indiana in the 1950s and 60s, going "Up North" meant going with their parents to a small lake near Warsaw, Indiana, where they met as children and played together on weekends. Kathy and Rick live in East Lansing, Michigan, and are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in 2009.
Property Photos
- Charlevoix Haven, ideally located for all Charlevoix has to offer
- Sunny Living Room with hickory game table for relaxing with family and friends
- Large dining room with flexible seating arrangements for the whole family
- First floor master bedroom suite with full bath
- The Cedar Room is one of three upsairs bedrooms; the others are Oak and Pine
- Oak Room features antique oak furnishings
- Inviting updated country kitchen includes sunny breakfast table for two
- Deck with grill, patio table and picnic table for outdoor dining and relaxing
- Private main floor bunk room with 1/2-bath is great for kids and teens
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #116556
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