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• Perfect Getaway!

  Perfect Getaway!

  • Guest Maya
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  This is a wonderful place to stay! It had everything we needed, and Leilani provided all kinds of great information on things to do in the area. We stayed here over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with our 2 kids, ages 9 and 7. The house was a great, relaxing retreat when we wanted to just stay in, but we were also able to walk to town easily when we wanted to be out and about. The home is clean, peaceful, and has great energy! I would highly recommend staying here. Thanks, Leilani, for providing the perfect getaway for our family!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car.

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• Nice House but Difficult Landlord

  Nice House but Difficult Landlord

  • Guest DenverPies
  • Date of stay 10/04/12
  • Review Submitted 11/26/12
  The house was comfortable and conveniently located in town which made it a great place to stay. However, the landlord was very difficult to deal with and made our stay unenjoyable. The checkout procedure is very difficult to fulfill. Check out is 10 am and prior to check out all laundry (sheets, towels, etc.) must be completed and all the dishes washed an put away and trash/recycling brought to the landfill. In short, the landlord is very difficult to deal with. I strongly recommend NOT staying here despite the comfortable house and convenient location.

  Owner response: Thank you for putting your concerns in writing. We have reviewed your file and this is what we have surmised… We understand you feel the property manager made your stay “unenjoyable”. This is, both, disappointing and surprising. We do not take your concerns lightly and have taken steps to address them with the property manager. We would like to assure you this is the first complaint from renters in the 9 years that she has professionally handled 22 different properties, both in Charlevoix and Kauai. As stated in your/every contract our check out procedures and time are clearly stated in bold print; we require a 10am check out along with a few completed tasks. This allows us the appropriate amount of time to have our property professionally cleaned and ready for check in of our next guest. As I’m sure you understand, this is a typical procedure for any rental property. Upon reviewing the documentation in your file, it has become clear that your party did not depart until just before noon. As a company that prides themselves on customer service, we chose to absorb the cost of the additional 2 hours of the professional cleaning company. Furthermore, as owners, we are confused as to the interactions you had with the property manager since she was not present the day of check out or during your stay. As stated above, we take your concerns very seriously; we have thoroughly gone through your file and have addressed all of your concerns with the property manager. We appreciate your kind words pertaining to the comforts and location of our property. We also feel that this is “a great place to stay”.

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• Better than expected! Beautiful! Perfect!

  Better than expected! Beautiful! Perfect!

  • Guest Hoosier Travelers
  • Date of stay 06/08/12
  • Review Submitted 06/15/12
  The home was clean, tastefully decorated, very well organized and comfortable. I would highly recommend the property for anyone who would like to be set in a sweet neighborhood that is a short walk to either the beach or to the wonderful town of Charlevoix. Leilani was able to help us with great ideas and directions to the abundant recreation of the area. We rode our bicycles on the Little Traverse Wheelway right from the house, found a great place to hike just 1.5 miles away, walked to the beach to watch the sunset, and enjoyed the beautiful backyard to just relax. The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed many of our meal right at our little home away from home. Leilani was easy to reach for any questions or needs that arose, everything was taken care of. Thank you for the fabulous week!! We hope to be back in the future. A+

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

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• Odd Couple - Still Comfortable

  Odd Couple - Still Comfortable

  • Guest Guy
  • Date of stay 10/10/11
  • Review Submitted 11/27/11
  I stayed in the house with 3 other (and one week 4 other) male coworkers of mine. We had 5 adult males staying in the house and were still quite comfortable. We were working in Charlevoix and decided to rent a house due to our structure for travel expenses. We were excited at the fact of saving money and making our own dinners, opposed to eating out like we normally have to do. It was nice to have a grill and grocery store right around the corner. It was a little cold, but that is to be expected in October in northern Michigan. She was a very helpful/gracious host. We never had the chance to meet up with her too much because either she or we were quite busy. Pros: Three bedrooms, grocery store across the street, free wifi, great host, washer/dryer, dishwasher. Cons: Only TV is outdated. Anyone staying here would undoubtedly enjoy themselves.

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

  Owner response: Loved having the guys stay at the house. To comment on the tv....there use to be a flat screen tv when we started vacation rentals however it broke after 2 years...with no replacement parts made anymore we havent replaced it yet with another flat screen. There is a large color TV in the house with great picture quality. If a flat screen tv is important to you on your vacation...please contact me...as we might have purchased a new one by your holiday. Hopefully you're out enjoying the area instead of watching tv during your stay.

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• A perfect house for a family with young kids!

  A perfect house for a family with young kids!

  • Guest Leah
  • Date of stay 09/29/11
  • Review Submitted 10/09/11
  This house was ideal for our family. Everything is clean and uncluttered, and the house is quiet enough that the adults could stay up and watch a movie without waking up the kids. Our 3-year-old loved helping out in the kitchen while still being able to keep an eye on the action in the living room, and our 1-year-old enjoyed walking laps around the kitchen, dining area, and living room. This rental had everything we needed but nothing extra, so we didn't have to spend time moving knickknacks out of reach. The very best thing is that after a long drive, you don't need to get in your car again! The backyard is lovely and private, and there are multiple beaches within walking distance. The beach at the end of Chicago Dr is beautiful and has a nice playground, but we also walked into town and visited beaches on the big lake. Thanks, Leilani, for a relaxing getaway!

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

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• A Week in Charlevoix with Our Two Teenage Granddaughters

  A Week in Charlevoix with Our Two Teenage Granddaughters

  • Guest lkr
  • Date of stay 08/07/11
  • Review Submitted 08/22/11
  What a delight to open the cottage door and see that it looked even better than depicted in the online pictures. From the decor, which initially attracted me to investigate the property further, to the completely stocked kitchen (including every appliance, dish, pot, and utensil anyone could possibly want), to the extremely clean and well maintained interior, complete with a washer and dryer and DVD player, the cottage met all of our needs beautifully. The distance to town was an easy walk for the girls and, once they discovered Sadie and Jake's coffee shop, they were hooked each morning for their coffee adventure. One of the girls is a runner and was able to plot out a few 4 and 6 mile runs that took her into some beautiful neighborhoods and she was able to see more of Charlevoix than my husband and I on our minimal walks to town, around and back--and we felt comfortable with her safety, even at 6AM. The owner was extremely helpful, personable, and available to answer any questions we had. She also provided information on the community with suggestions of places to explore such as McSauba Beach, which included a wonderful environment in which to look for Petoskey stones. Charlevoix is located relatively close to Traverse City and Petoskey, so if one "hankers" for a larger city experience and/or more choices of restaurants, one does not have to travel too far. We especially enjoyed dining at the Edgewater Bistro in Charlevoix and dined there twice during our stay. I am an art lover and spent time going to neighboring communities checking out any and all galleries available. If you enjoy gallery hopping, try and visit Glen Arbor (south of Charlevoix) as it is wonderful. We also happened to be there for the once a year waterfront art show and it was fantastic! All in all it was an excellent vacation in a very special cottage; I would recommend the property to anyone of any age!

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

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• Wonderful Father's Day weekend

  Wonderful Father's Day weekend

  • Guest Michelle
  • Date of stay 06/17/11
  • Review Submitted 07/03/11
  We had a lovely time at the cottage recently. We came to town with one teenage daughter, plus an 11 year old son and 9 year old daughter. With the age differences it is sometimes hard for us to get a place that pleases everyone...The place was much larger than we expected, with a huge kitchen and living area. We were so impressed when we first walked in with the amount of room there was and the beautiful decor! The bedrooms were also nicely decorated and a perfect size for us to spread out. We enjoyed a nice weekend visiting family and looked forward each afternoon to heading back to the cottage to refresh ourselves and have a little relaxing down time. Thanks for a great weekend. We will definitely be staying at the cottage again.

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

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• Our annual trek to Charlevoix

  Our annual trek to Charlevoix

  • Guest Florida escapees
  • Date of stay 07/24/10
  • Review Submitted 10/13/10
  In our annual vacation to Charlevoix (where my husband grew up) we have stayed in more than a few places. This little cottage is absolutely one of our favorites. As a-matter-of-fact, we already booked in for a couple of weeks next summer. Its a great size for a family of four. Love having a washer and dryer! and the kitchen is very well equipped. We could also walk in to town and depot beach. It doesnt get better than this!

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

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$1295/week July-Aug (Up to 6 Guests)
$895/week May-June & Sep-Oct  (Up to 6 Guests)
Regular list rate $1300 a week.
Less than week rental, please inquire to availability/higher rate
HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS-Priced higher
Security Deposit $300-$400
cleaning fee may apply

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.