Relax and have a picnic in your own private front yard overlooking Lake Michigan
Location: Charlevoix, Northwest, Michigan, USA (In Quaint Village of Norwood 8 Miles South of Charlevoix)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
The home has 100 ft. of Lake Michigan frontage at the mouth of the Grand Traverse Bay. It overlooks the Leelanau Peninsula and the Fox Islands. At night you can see the light house at Leelanau State Park flickering in the distance. The home is located in the quaint village of Norwood, just 8 miles south of Charlevoix and 45 minutes north of Traverse City. You can get to Mackinac Island, a multitude of golf courses and ski hills within an hours drive!
Just one flight of stairs and you are on the beach! Our beach has sand/rocks and is private. The water is crystal blue and nature is at its best. The home is located on a secluded, dead end road which offers some of the finest views for casual walks and wildlife viewing. There is a county park a half mile north which connects to Fisherman's Island State Park. There is a wooded lot north of the house which adds to your privacy. If you are a boater, you can drop in your boat at various launch sites in Lake Charlevoix or Torch Lake.
The home has two bedrooms, sleeping loft and finished basement. There is one oversized bathroom. One bedroom features a queen size bed facing Lake Michigan and the second has two twin beds. The upstairs sleeping loft has 3 single beds. There is one queen sized bed in the basement bedroom and two single beds in the basement rec room. We have two pack and plays. There is a picnic table and charcoal grill for outdoors and a foosball table in the basement rec room.
There are so many things to do closeby: shopping, boating, plenty of GREAT golf courses, or just relax! Come and enjoy northern Michigan at its finest.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer : Brand new
- Linens Provided : Bath towels and sheets provided, you need to bring your own beach towels.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed : 1 in main floor bedroom, 1 in basement bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (7) : 2 in main floor bedroom, 3 in loft, 2 in basement rec room
- Crib (2) : 2 Pack and Plays
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Seinfeld, several local historic videos, variety of comedy and drama
- CD Player
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Including Coffee Pot and Blender
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Brand new non-stick cookware, cutlery, and dishes.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : Portable (you have to roll it up to the sink and attach)
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Round Weber grill and utensils. You bring your own charcoal.
- Deck/Patio : Facing Lake Michigan
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Home is directly on Lake MIchigan. 14 steps down to our beach. Beach is typical of northern Michigan shoreline: Some short vegetation and rocks but also sandy. Water shoes highly recommended for your own comfort.
- Lakefront : Home faces Lake MIchigan
- Other Amenities
- We have solid pine outdoor furniture and a hammock which faces Lake Michigan. We also have an electronic dartboard in the basement rec room. We have several different games: Rummikub, Catchphrase, Cribbage (with several sets of cards), Scrabble, and a few others. We are VERY KID FRIENDLY! You may use all of our kiddie stuff-pack and play, high chair, strollers, toys.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : In addition to two Pack and Plays, we also have a high chair, single stoller, double jogging stoller and several large toys for young children including a play kitchen, exersaucer, walk around toy, doll house, and books. You are welcome to use these items!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer = Memorial Day-Labor Day .. $1200/Week
Off Season = $900/week
Saturday to Saturday Rentals
Checkout by 11:00am, Check in 3:00pm
Email or call to reserve.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
We are a young family who loves Northern Michigan.
Why the Owner Chose Charlevoix
We love to spend time relaxing on the "big lake" with family and friends. We have extensive family in the area and know it is the spot we want to be in when we retire. Nothing beats a sunset over Lake Michigan with your loved ones sitting beside you!
The Unique Benefits of this House
We have a gorgeous view of the lake and a private lot so you won't encounter any neighbors. We have tried to make the accomodations comfortable by having a grill, solid pine patio furniture, a flat screen TV (for DVD's), finished basement, and a large renovated bathroom for our guests. The close proximity to town is nice but also great to be away from it too.
Property Photos
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- Relax and have a picnic in your own private front yard overlooking Lake Michigan - Charlevoix, Michigan House Rental
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- One flight of stairs leads you down to our private beach area with a firepit. - Charlevoix, Michigan House Rental
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- West side faces Lake Michigan and therefore views a sunset 365 days a year. - Charlevoix, Michigan House Rental
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- Overhead view of living room from loft (large window faces Lake Michigan).
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- The kitchen is fully furnished so all you need to bring is your own food.
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- This queen size bedroom with a sliding glass door facing Lake Michigan.
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- Second bedroom on the first floor has two twin beds.
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- View from deck. We have a fabric hammock that hangs between the trees.
Traveler Reviews (5)
Would definitely recommend this
Guest: Harm's kids
(Minnesota, Florida and Lower Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/21/11
We grew up in Charlevoix, and our brother lives in Norwood about a mile from here. It was very comfortable for the four of us (five for 3 days). Great views from the deck overlooking Lake Michigan. We sat out there in the mornings drinking our coffee and watching the seagulls, swans, and geese. Also saw a pair of eagles fly over. The kitchen is well stocked, which we love since we don't eat out, but enjoy all the fresh produce in season. (raided our brother's garden). Beach is more rocky than sand, but you can still get out in the water and enjoy a dip. Would come back again without hesitation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.
Relaxing Stay
Guest: Kris & Ted
(Crystal Lake, Ill)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/14/11
My husband and I spent one week at this home and had the most relaxing time ever. The home is comfortable with everything you need. The deck overlooks Lake Michigan and the sunsets were amazing! One evening there were 17 swans swimming past the home. The beach area is great. The home is on a very quiet street with no traffic yet you are close enough to Charlevoix if you want anything. We would definately recommend this home to anyone who loves nature and peace and quiet. The home was very clean and well maintained. We rode the Little Traverse Wheelway bike path from Charlevoix to Petosky and enjoyed all the beautiful views.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Great home in a great location!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/15/10
Review Submitted: 11/11/10
We spent a beautiful fall weekend in the house and loved every minute of it. This place is clean and obviously well cared for, so we enjoyed it from the minute we walked in. The home is nice and comfortable, and the setting is great -- it was the peace and quiet (and view) that we wanted for a relaxing weekend. We enjoyed walking around the beach, the state park, and Charlevoix. And seeing a bald eagle fly by the window during breakfast was a nice touch! We've rented several places in the area over the years, and this is one of the very few that we'd really like to get back to sometime.
Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Guest: Jean and David
(Evansville, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 08/03/08
Review Submitted: 08/03/08
We spent a delightful week in this beautiful, private home, where the cool summer breeze greeted us each morning as we awoke. This is a great location, allowing easy access to Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Traverse City, but we have decided that a future visit might best be spent just enjoying the wondrous sights of aquatic life visible from the back porch. Our final morning in the house was highlighted by five swans feeding on the water right below the house--what natural beauty. When considering that every single day we saw deer as we approached the road to the house, I would have to say that this is as close to an unspoiled natural setting that one is likely to find in the Midwest. The house itself was great, well-equipped with modern amenities, more than comfortable for our family of five, with two bedrooms downstairs and a big loft providing lots of sleeping space. We wish we had had more time up there but look forward to another possible visit some time in the future.
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Guest: Dan Noteboom
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Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 08/01/08
We enjoyed 2 nights at the house, July of '08. Great accommodations, spacious interior, and a beautiful view with comfy chairs to sit in on the porch! A very peaceful place to stay.
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