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Charlevoix Earl Young Cottage 1 Blk to Beach 2 Blks to Town

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View from Clinton Street. Sitting porch with ceiling fan.

View from Clinton Street. Sitting porch with ceiling fan. Street View - Front Porch Sitting porch with ceiling fan. Back yard patio for group dining and grilling. Living Room with new queen size fold-out sofa bed and new flat screen television Beautiful Earl Young stone fireplace with new gas logs. Handcrafted hickory table and chairs in Lliving Room for games or dining. We can arrange special amenities - wine, flowers, etc. - at your request. Dining area. Recently renovated kitchen, fully equipped. Kitchen and side entrance. 1st floor bath with large spa shower and toiletries. 1st floor queen bed room. First floor queen bed room. 1st floor bunked beds and toy chest. 2nd floor Master Bedroom with king bed. 2nd floor twin bed room. Upstairs bath with deep cast iron tub. Lake Michigan Park Beach 1 Block From The House Charlevoix's Lake Michigan Light House 1 Block From The House

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Last updated: 02/11/2013
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  • Minimum stay:N/A
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Welcome to 'Young at Heart', named in homage to local architect, Earl Young, who renovated the house, adding his distinctive features, and as our wish to all who stay here. Charming cottage features 4 bedrooms (plus a pull-out couch in the living room that sleeps two) and two full baths. The home was completely remodeled in 2003 and includes a new kitchen with stainless appliances. Conveniently located one block from Lake Michigan Beach and two blocks from downtown Charlevoix. Walk to many of the Charlevoix attractions while many golf, skiing and recreational and cultural events are a short scenic drive away.




Keywords: Cottage

Property Type

  • 2 story
  • Cottage

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Limited Accessibility:

            3 low steps to side entrance; bedroom and large walk-in shower on 1st floor...morecollapse

          • Pets Considered:

            Dogs welcome with prior arrangement and additional Pet Deposit...morecollapse

          • Children Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms

          • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 9
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Convertible bed(s)
          • Details:

            King size beds (1) Master Bed Room upstairs., Queen size Beds (1) Downstairs Bed Room, Twin or Single Beds (1) Twin Bed Room upstairs., Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) New sofa in Living Room folds to Queen Bed., Bunk Beds (1) Including optional safety railing....morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 2.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • Bathroom 2

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen
          • Ice Maker
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Dishwasher
          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave
          • Stove
          • Dishes & Utensils
          • Pantry Items
          • Coffee Maker
          • Toaster

          Amenities

          • Towels Provided:

            Please bring own beach towels....morecollapse

          • Fireplace
          • Heating
          • Parking
          • Living Room seats 0
          • Iron & Board
          • Linens Provided
          • Washing Machine
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Parking Off Street
          • Gas Fireplace
          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                Earl Young Property, Known as the father of Charlevoix Earl built several unique stone cottages that are historical properties. Featured in the travel section of the Detroit Free Press (12/26/2010) and in 'Pure Michigan' national ad campaign to promote Michigan tourism....morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • Television
              • Satellite / Cable
              • VCR
              • CD Player
              • DVD Player
              • Games
              • Books
              • Toys

              Communications

              • Internet
              • Broadband Access
              • Wireless Internet

              Outdoor Features

              • Outdoor Grill
              • Deck / Patio

              Activities

              • Cinemas
              • Wind-Surfing
              • Swimming
              • Snorkeling/Diving
              • Cycling
              • Tennis
              • Hunting
              • Golf
              • Sailing
              • Mountain Biking
              • Skiing
              • Kayaking
              • Hiking
              • Fishing
              • Snowboarding
              • Snowmobiling
              • Cross Country Skiing
              • Equestrian Events
              • Fly Fishing
              • Freshwater Fishing
              • Hunting Big Game
              • Hunting Small Game
              • Ice Skating
              • Pier Fishing
              • Roller Blading
              • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
              • Water Skiing
              • Deepsea Fishing
              • Jet Skiing
              • Massage Therapist
              • Museums
              • Restaurants
              • Churches
              • Library
              • Marina
              • Playground
              • Health/Beauty Spa
              • Beachcombing
              • Bird Watching
              • Gambling Casinos
              • Paddle Boating
              • Scenic Drives
              • Walking
              • Miniature Golf
              • Wildlife Viewing
              • Horseback Riding
              • Boating
              • Shopping
              • Sledding
              • Sight Seeing
              • Antiquing
              • ATM/Bank
              • Groceries
              • Hospital
              • Laundromat
              • Medical Services
              • Surf Fishing

              Other Activities

                  • Details:

                    Just a block away from beautiful new library with story hours, concerts and lectures, architectural walking tours of the many Earl Young homes on the block and in neighborhood, walking distance to Beaver Island Ferry Boat....morecollapse

                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Winter Time in Charleviox

                    Winter Time in Charleviox

                    • Guest Kristen
                    • Date of stay 02/01/13
                    • Review Submitted 02/05/13
                    The house is very charming. Very clean and organized. Would definately stay again at the home and enjoyed out time there. The owners were wonderful to work with and provided so much detail. They were even concerned about us traveling during the snow storm that was happening.

                    Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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                  • Charming Charlevoix Home

                    Charming Charlevoix Home

                    • Guest Sharron L.
                    • Date of stay 10/04/12
                    • Review Submitted 12/13/12
                    This lovely Earl Young cottage is everything it is described to be. The owners were very accommodating and pleasant to work with. We had a great stay.

                    Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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                  • Wonderful home... Convenient to library, town and lake.

                    Wonderful home... Convenient to library, town and lake.

                    • Guest Marta
                    • Date of stay 09/30/12
                    • Review Submitted 10/03/12
                    WOW! Young at Heart is a slice of heaven. The owners have done a lovely job of listing this property. The home is clean, comfortable and well maintained. We spent 3 nights at this property with our dogs. The home is a quick walk to the lake, the town of Charlevoix, and the wonderful public library. In early fall, the colours are breath taking, the front porch perfect for hot tea, or a glass of wine. We will return, and highly suggest this home as a perfect rental in the beautiful town of Charlevoix.

                    Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                  • Relaxation and comfort

                    Relaxation and comfort

                    • Guest katie
                    • Date of stay 09/24/12
                    • Review Submitted 10/02/12
                    Located near downtown Charleoix, the "Young at heart" cottage was an outstanding experience. The owners have planned well for their guests. The kitchen and bath facilities appeared new . The kitchen in particular was well equipped . Bedrooms and other rooms were spacious and very clean. Having the linens provided was an welcome feature. We particularly enjoyed the Grey Gable restaurant. Deborah and Jim also provided a very helpful information loaded binder with descriptions and brochures of the surrounding area The location of the cottage made easy access to the downtown shopping area for groceries as well as other items We certainly would recommend this place to our friends and family. It was a delightful experience

                    Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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                  • September 24 thru Sept 30

                    September 24 thru Sept 30

                    • Guest katie
                    • Date of stay 09/24/12
                    • Review Submitted 10/02/12
                    The "Young at Heart "cottage conveniently located in a charning neighborhood exceeded our expectations. The owners have planned well for the guests providing excellent kitchen and bath facilities as well as a spacious living room and bedrooms..Close to downtoen Charlevoix made it easy to shop for groceries as well as frequenting the many delightful shops. We particularly enjoyed The Grey Gables restaurant. Deborah and Jim also provided great information with brochures, maps etc of the surrounding environs. We were thoroughly comfortable and content spending the week in their facility.There is no question in our minds that we would come back to Deborah and Jim's cottage in the future. .

                    Recommended for: Tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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                  • True Charlevoix Charm

                    True Charlevoix Charm

                    • Guest Karen
                    • Date of stay 08/11/12
                    • Review Submitted 09/05/12
                    Our week at "young at Heart" was wonderful! We have been going to Charlevoix every summer for many years and have always loved and admired the Earl Young homes- how nice it was to have the opportunity to stay in one! The cottage is so cozy and clean- we all felt at home right away (myself, my husband, two teenagers and two dogs:)) The cottage has everything you need to make your stay comfortable- plenty of room, a great kitchen, nicely tiled shower and even yummy smelling hand and shower gels! We loved the quiet backyard with the large outdoor table- we enjoyed having friends join us for grilling and relaxing. The covered porch in front was the perfect place to sip coffee in the morning and our dogs loved to nap there after water time at the beach. The cottage is in a perfect location- you can walk to all the great things Charlevoix offers- Lake Michigan beach, shopping, dining, amphitheater in the park for movies or concerts and of course Kilwins for ice cream! We are looking forward to our next stay- we have already booked for next summer!

                    Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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                  • Wonderful week at Young at Heart

                    Wonderful week at Young at Heart

                    • Guest Christine
                    • Date of stay 08/04/12
                    • Review Submitted 08/19/12
                    We just returned from a terrific week at this cottage. The house had even more than we expected. The photos on the site are an accurate depiction (not staged), but you really don't fully appreciate how special the house is until you are on-site. The house was clean, cozy and convenient. It had everything we needed for a comfortable week away (the beds were super comfortable) and the location was perfect. Just a quick walk in one direction to a terrific beach on Lake Michigan with a great playground for the kids. And, a quick walk in the other direction takes you to the middle of downtown Charlevoix. We were amazed that every evening there was a concert or movie at the amphitheater so you could stroll in the shops, stop for fudge, then sit down and watch a show. We even had a chance to see a high school steel drum band from Petosky and they were great! We also attended a wonderful jazz concert at the gorgeous library across the street from the cottage. I also wanted to point out that the owners were a delight to work with throughout the rental process. Very responsive and provided very helpful information in advance of the trip and via a binder left at the cottage. Finally, we really enjoyed staying in an Earl Young home. We didn't fully appreciate who he was until we were actually in Charlevoix and saw other tourists take photos of the cottage with their "Mushroom Houses" book in their hands. All in all, a wonderful vacation and we really hope to return to Charlevoix and this particular cottage again soon!

                    Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, age 55+, sightseeing.

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                  • Metro Columbus Ohio family enjoys Charlevoix

                    Metro Columbus Ohio family enjoys Charlevoix

                    • Guest Mark
                    • Date of stay 07/28/12
                    • Review Submitted 08/06/12
                    Our family visited Charlevoix for the first time ever and part of the attraction was to find someplace quaint and close to everything -- downtown shops and restaurants, the beach, a library for rainy days, the pier for fishing and watching the sunsets. If you are looking for that and more, then this house should make a great match for your family. My wife and I along with our 3 young children stayed in the house and were very comfortable. My kids each had their own bedroom for the week which they enjoyed. The small bedroom upstairs was great for my one twin son who always wants his own room. What you see in the pictures is what you get in the house. Everything seems to have been updated even though the house is an older home. The kitchen is small but very functional and it too has newer appliances. There is only one shower in the house but it is very nice and looks new. The upstairs bath has a tub. Overall, the house felt like home. The neighborhood is really neat with all of the Earl Young houses and plenty of other very nice and well maintained properties. My kids, my wife and I enjoyed riding our bikes around the neighborhood and walking pretty much everywhere. We also enjoyed Ferry Beach on Lake Charlevoix which is really a short drive away as well. Lastly, the house is not far from the Little Traverse Bike Path -- maybe a few miles. I rode the beautiful section from Charlevoix to Petoskey one day so that is very convenient. We sampled a different local restaurant for dinner everyday and enjoyed most. One day we also ventured to Mackinac Island which was great as well. (it's roughly an 75 minute drive to the docks in Mackinaw City). We had breakfast at Flap Jack's two days and enjoyed their food. The owners of the property were great; they were very easy to work with and they answered many of our questions promptly both before and during our stay. I have vacationed in Michigan for over 20 years and I found these owners to be among the better ones I have worked with. I'd highly recommend the place.

                    Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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                  • TKW Chicago

                    TKW Chicago

                    • Guest TKW
                    • Date of stay 07/07/12
                    • Review Submitted 07/19/12
                    We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage. It is in an excellent location--walking distance to Lake Michigan Beach and downtown Charlevoix. It is also well maintained and comes with virtually everything you need--perfect for those looking to get away but not be forced to give up all of the comforts of home--including a well-equipped kitchen, wireless internet service, a nicely tiled shower, and, if you want it, cable television. There is also plenty of room and the back patio is a nice, private escape. We enjoyed listening to an outdoor jazz concert at the Charlevoix library (across the street) while relaxing on the secluded back patio. Its location and quality make this a unique property in the cottage rental market.

                    Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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                  • Great Family Vacation

                    Great Family Vacation

                    • Guest Kim S.
                    • Date of stay 06/30/12
                    • Review Submitted 07/08/12
                    My family and I enjoyed our stay at "Young at Heart" this 4th of July. There were 5 adults, 1 baby, and 3 dogs in all. We had plenty of room and the home was stocked with everything we could possibly need. We enjoyed spending the mornings and evenings out on the covered porch while we watched the Earl Young tours/gawkers go by. It was awesome being only a couple blocks from the beach and town. Although the weather was incredibly hot, we managed to keep cool at night with the fans. Our 5 month old baby was very comfortable and had no problem getting in his many naps :) This was our first trip to Charlevoix and we loved it. We plan to come back out that way next year and may spend a little more time in Petoskey as well. Thanks Deborah and Jim for opening your home to us!

                    Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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                  Sept 04 - Sept 28 Short stays available. Please contact us.
                  May 25 - September 3 ... $1800/week
                  Venetian Week Please contact us
                  4th of July Week Please contact us
                  Minimum weekly stay in summer
                  Contact us re weekend & weekday discounts October-May
                  

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                  Last updated: 02/11/2013
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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 2012

                  About the owner: We are Michigan natives who have lived in New York for several years and are happy to share the wonders of Northern Michigan with our guests.

                  Why the Owner Chose Charlevoix:
                  Charlevoix is one of the best vacation spots in the world with an array of year-round attractions.

                  The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                  'Young at Heart' is conveniently located two blocks from downtown. Beautiful Lake Michigan view is just a few steps down the street and the beach is just a block away. While scenic drives abound, guests can park their car upon arrival at 'Young at Heart' and walk to restraurants, shops, marina, ferry, art center, etc.

                   

                  Photos

                  • View from Clinton Street. Sitting porch with ceiling fan.

                    View from Clinton Street. Sitting porch with ceiling fan.

                  • Sitting porch with ceiling fan.

                    Sitting porch with ceiling fan.

                  • Living Room with new queen size fold-out sofa bed and new flat screen television

                    Living Room with new queen size fold-out sofa bed and new flat screen television

                  • Handcrafted hickory table and chairs in Lliving Room for games or dining.

                    Handcrafted hickory table and chairs in Lliving Room for games or dining.

                  • Dining area.

                    Dining area.

                  • Kitchen and side entrance.

                    Kitchen and side entrance.

                  • 1st floor queen bed room.

                    1st floor queen bed room.

                  • 1st floor bunked beds and toy chest.

                    1st floor bunked beds and toy chest.

                  • 2nd floor twin bed room.

                    2nd floor twin bed room.

                  • Lake Michigan Park Beach 1 Block From The House

                    Lake Michigan Park Beach 1 Block From The House

                  • Street View - Front Porch

                    Street View - Front Porch

                  • Back yard patio for group dining and grilling.

                    Back yard patio for group dining and grilling.

                  • Beautiful Earl Young stone fireplace with new gas logs.

                    Beautiful Earl Young stone fireplace with new gas logs.

                  • We can arrange special amenities - wine, flowers, etc. - at your request.

                    We can arrange special amenities - wine, flowers, etc. - at your request.

                  • Recently renovated kitchen, fully equipped.

                    Recently renovated kitchen, fully equipped.

                  • 1st floor bath with large spa shower and toiletries.

                    1st floor bath with large spa shower and toiletries.

                  • First floor queen bed room.

                    First floor queen bed room.

                  • 2nd floor Master Bedroom with king bed.

                    2nd floor Master Bedroom with king bed.

                  • Upstairs bath with deep cast iron tub.

                    Upstairs bath with deep cast iron tub.

                  • Charlevoix's Lake Michigan Light House 1 Block From The House

                    Charlevoix's Lake Michigan Light House 1 Block From The House

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