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Beautiful Lake Charlevoix Sandy Beach- Best North Shore Location

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Property grounds
3 bikes available for guests
Lakeside view of cottage
Beach
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Charlevoix
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Place, Horton Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

4 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lake Charlevoix Sandy Beach- Best North Shore Location

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Wake up to a beautiful view of Lake Charlevoix from this fully furnished home in Horton Bay on the preferred sandy north shore. Perfect for families!

Enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the view from an Adirondack chair on the porch, or at the table in the enclosed porch. The cottage is completely furnished including linens and towels for all five bedrooms and three and a half baths. The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2025. Includes all new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, double wall ovens. Or if you'd prefer to cook outside, fire up the oversized gas grill on the attached front porch. Enjoy roasting marshmallows over the large in-ground fire pit, firewood provided. Relax in the very large newer hot tub.
The cottage is also a short walk to the over one hundred year old Horton Bay General Store, with a lunch counter and dining area that can provide delicious sandwiches or old fashioned ice cream, along with other amenities.
Desirable location to Petoskey, Charlevoix and Boyne City. All within 15 minutes of the cottage. Direct access to the Boyne- Charlevoix bike path which connects to the Little Traverse Wheelway, Boyne Mountain trails and many others. Perfect spot for all access to Boyne Thunder, Charlevoix Venetian Festival, Petoskey shopping, drives to the Tunnel of Trees. No large parties or gatherings are allowed. Please contact owner for further details.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
NO LARGE PARTIES OR GATHERINGS PERMITTED
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Starting a load of laundry is greatly appreciated by our housekeepers!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties/ events/ gatherings permitted on property. Smoking, pets or additional guests will result in forfeiture of deposit.
Check-in/ check-out day during summer season is Monday with a 7 night minimum.
Due to a township ordinance, all guests in group must be related by blood or marriage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 255282
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO LARGE PARTIES OR GATHERINGS PERMITTED
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Artform Fabricating. Charlevoix Circle of Arts and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Horton Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Castle Farms - 27 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 42 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery & Rudbeckia Winery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sante - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spare Key Winery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Boyne River Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Charlevoix Sandy Beach- Best North Shore Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Lake Charlevoix Sandy Beach- Best North Shore Location?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Lake Charlevoix Sandy Beach- Best North Shore Location on Oct 1, 2026 start from $1,258, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Charlevoix Sandy Beach- Best North Shore Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Charlevoix Sandy Beach- Best North Shore Location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Charlevoix Sandy Beach- Best North Shore Location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Horton Bay and Lake Charlevoix. Lavender Hill Farm is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with sandy beach and plenty of room for the whole family. Right in the center of Charlevoix, Petoskey and Boyne City with lots to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home in a great location. The kitchen was terrific and stocked with everything you could ever need. The beach is amazing and perfect for swimming and boating. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house that was well stocked with everything our family needed for two weeks. Our kids loved the beach and the hot tub.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Great property for a group!

Lovely lakehouse
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

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

Wonderful family getaway

We had a wonderful visit! The home is beautiful and in a great location! Everything is well appointed and Kelley was a wonderful host. Incredibly responsive. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great family getaway!

Wonderful for all ages. Beach setting was an A! Convenient to different locations around the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Family holiday getaway

We had our adult children and young grandchild (8 people) stay here for the week! What an incredible location! The beach, the dock, the well stocked house! Absolutely fabulous! This house was perfect for our family getaway! Loved taking day trips to all the cute towns within 20 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian and Kalli B.

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

Family Vacay

Location, location, location! It was the perfect location! And the view!!!!! Just Lovely!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

keri j.

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

Great house

Would return!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Beautiful Charlevoix

Beach front great for kids with dock and sandy shallow water. Amenities included yard games, beach chairs, sand toys, blow up toys, fire pit, and BBQ to make for an action-packed fun- filled week. A short walk to the General Store. Baguette sandwiches pricey but amazingly fresh and delicious. Owners were communicative and gracious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Family Friendly Property

House was perfect for accommodating for us grandparents and our two adult sons, their spouses, and 6 young children for a week. Kitchen was well equipped, great laundry appliances, nice bedrooms, and a big porch overlooking the lake. Kids loved the clear lake water and sandy beach area. House was extremely well-stocked with nice paper goods, soaps, toiletries, etc. Just bring your bathing suit and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas s.

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

Family Christmas 2022

Stunning, secluded and great for our family Christmas celebration. We arrived to two feet of fresh snow (excellent skiing) and on the day we left it was 50 degrees. The space was exceptional and offered everything we needed. Property manager and owner were accessible and and made our stay perfect. Think we will have to come back in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private. Owner was super responsive. Great layout to the house. Bedrooms on 2nd and 3rd floor with 3 full baths on the top 2 floors and a half bath on the ground floor. Worked out great so the early risers could use the kitchen, laundry, etc without worrying about waking anyone. 3 season room with a huge hot tub is awesome. Nice backyard-private with really nice fire pit with beach/lake right there. Location is really nice: easy to get to Boyne City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs to eat, shop, etc. Would highly recommend if coming to this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Wonderful location in Horton Bay

My wife and I had a group of ten...us, our two children and their spouses, and four grandchildren. We definitely filled up this house, but had a blast. The children loved the beach which was clean and not muddy like many Michigan lakes; no silt to speak of. Only complaint was step on the dock to the water was broken, and another set had the first step essentially on the surface of the water making it difficult to climb. Deck itself was beautiful, made of fiberglass (?) not wood, so no splinters. otherwise, great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Family vacation

Our family has been coming up to Lake Charlevoix from Texas every summer the last 12 years to escape the heat. This was our first time here and we have already booked for next summer! The location is absolutely majestic and peaceful and the house is large enough to accommodate our growing family. We hope to come for years to come! Both homeowner and property manager were very easy to get a hold of and very responsive. Definitely give the highest reviews!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Great house in a great location!

The house is perfect and the location is close to Charlevoix, Bay Harbor, and Boyne City. It is also easy to get to Petosky.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Our family, grandparents and parents and children, had an enjoyable time at this residents. We had a beach for the preschoolers. There was a wonderful fire pit for nightly gatherings. Our son-in-law had a nice dock with a lift for his boat. Each family had their own bathroom. That was a huge asset. The teenagers watched a movie each night in the entertainment room. Our other son-in-law was able to check into work on his computer. Great internet. This residence fit all our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Trip

Beautiful Property! Lovely Area. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brook G.

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

Amazing as always!

We always love our week at the Lake House! Appreciated the improvements to the property, too. Thank you for sharing your lovely home on this beautiful lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Perfect stay!

My family just spent a glorious week at this property. It was everything it billed itself as and more. The beach front property was perfect, excellent fire pit, the kitchen was well appointed, beds extremely comfortable, loved the hot tub, perfect location with quick trips to Boyne, Charlevoix, and Petoskey and the room layout fit us perfectly. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

2nd stay - came back because it is as advertised

Great location - beautiful house - will be back !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

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

wow Spectacular property

Great location - you feel like you have the lake to yourself. wonderful private entrance, Sandy beach, firepit was great at night. Nothing is better then sitting with a roaring fire, the waves rolling in on the shores, the wine in the hand, and the friends and laughter all under the star filled canopy. The memories can not be bought. Thank you to the hosts. P.S. there was an abundance of wood
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Beautiful Home and Setting

Had an outstanding family vacation. great location for family vacation. Fantastic weather all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

2021 Family Gathering

My wife and I hosted a family reunion including our 2 children, their spouses and 4 grandchildren. This Horton Bay property provided the perfect venue for our time together. The house, surrounding property and dock were spacious, well maintained and provided all the necessities required for a wonderful lake experience. The owners, Eric and Kelley, as well as the local support team were all very courteous and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Great Vacation

Perfect location, beautiful house we all totally enjoyed our experience at your home. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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