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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

`Farmhouse 1918` Grand Retreat for 12p-LakeViews

FarmHouse 1918 - 4-Bedroom Home & 1-Bedroom Apartment with Sweeping Views on 4.5 Acres

Discover tranquility at FarmHouse 1918, a charming getaway in Boyne City. Set on 4.5 acres with an antique barn and silo from 1918, this home perfectly blends historic charm with modern luxury. Featuring three separate living spaces, stunning Lake Charlevoix views, and room for 12 guests, it’s the ideal retreat for families and friends to unwind and enjoy nature.

Main House:

First Floor:

Half bathroom conveniently located near the front entrance.
Spacious king bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
Fully equipped kitchen, adjoining dining room, and cozy living area.
Additional dining nook near the kitchen with a table and chairs, perfect for casual meals.

Second Floor:

King bedroom.
Bedroom with two queen beds.
Full bathroom.
Loft room with a queen bed and a sofa, offering extra space for relaxation or sleeping.

Separate Apartment (Located above the garage on the second floor):

King bedroom.
Full bathroom.
Complete kitchen with a dining area and comfortable living room.

You will have private access to the whole property including main house and apartment.

Things to do: we update our IG boynecitybliss story daily with things to do in the area!

Boyne City is the perfect playground through all four seasons! You can visit the beach at Lake Charlevoix (Young State Park, Peninsula Beach and Tannery Beach are closest), downtown shops and restaurants, and access the hiking/biking trails at Avalanche Preserve (ice skating & sledding in the winter). Downtown Boyne City is always bustling with live music on Fridays during the summer, Farmers market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and plenty of events and festivals throughout the year. Let the kids play at Veterans Park, catch a sunset at Sunset park, and watch the boats come and go in the Boyne City Marina. Notable day trips include Charlevoix and Petoskey (approx 20 min each), Mackinac Bridge (approx 1 hr), and Traverse City (approx 90 min).

Boyne Mountain Resort is just 10 minutes away and offers something for everyone in every season. You’ll find everything from hiking/biking to swimming and watersports at Deer Lake, paintball, zip lines and championship golf in the summer. During the Fall, stop by for a scenic chairlift ride to take in the beautiful fall colors. In the Winter, you’ll find world-class cross country and downhill skiing and snowboarding, Sno-Go Biking, Fat Tire Snow biking, ice skating, snow tubing, snow shoeing.

*Boyne Mountain Resort is also home to Avalanche Bay - Michigan’s largest indoor water park!

Boyne Highlands: 40 min
Nubs Nob (skiing/snowboarding): 40 min

Young State Park: Just a few minutes from the house, you`ll find plenty of sun and sand along the shoreline of Lake Charlevoix. There’s marked swimming, a boat launch, and plenty of hiking/biking/cross country ski/snowshoe trails throughout the park!

Beaches:
Peninsula Beach: sand and swimming, beach volleyball, picnic areas, grills, kayak/paddleboard launch. Boat/Jet ski Rentals, paddleboards/kayaks, water trampolines available to rent locally
Tannery Beach
Sunset Park
Young State Park
Whiting Park

Nearby Lakes: Lake Charlevoix, Walloon Lake, Deer lake, Thumb Lake, Round Lake

Rentals: Boyne Recreational Rentals (waverunner, boat, snowmobile rentals); Boyne Watersports, Summertime Rentals, Tommy’s Michigan, North Country Cycle (bikes)

Trails: Boyne Valley Trailway (6.3mi: connects Boyne City to Boyne Mtn), Avalanche Preserve (great for mountain biking as this is a former ski hill) Boyne Forest Trail System

You can drive a few minutes to downtown Boyne City and Lake Charlevoix.
Boyne Bike Share: Borrow a bike and a helmet for daytime use for free! Bikes are found behind the Old Log Cabin on S. Lake Street. Just return them when you are done!
The Charlevoix Transit Bus requires advanced reservations but can take you anywhere in Charlevoix County for $2 each way.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the neighborhood

Boyne City

Boyne City is home to this vacation home. Boyne Heritage Center and Elm Pointe Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boyne Mountain and Ye Nyne Olde Holles Golf Club. Ready for a night out? Consider Lavender Hill Farm and Castle Farms.
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Charlevoix - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Boyne Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Old City Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Young State Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Happy's Taco Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Mountain Igloo - ‬19 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fun location and great responsiveness from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 10, 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and had a great experience during your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Jose U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host, house is well equipped and cozy. Fully recommend for winter stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy, well-equipped home and found communication smooth throughout your stay. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again for another winter getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. the home was clean and well kept. plenty of room for our family ski trip. Our host was great. communicated well and in a timely manner. planning to book again in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space for a group. Has everything you need Loved the fire pit. Gazebo was great too! Extremely comfortable Appreciated the local bean coffee Plenty of cozy bath towel'sLittle extras that were nice. ( hand soap, paper towels, tp, spices, trash bag, the coffee, firewood, fans, grill). Responds quickly Would Definitely rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the space, fire pit, gazebo, and all the little extras—we love providing those thoughtful touches. It’s great to hear you were comfortable and felt well taken care of during your stay. We’d absolutely love to host you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen Amanda Z.

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

We love the house

Awesome is so comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2025
Thank you Carmen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam did a great job with communication and even sent cloths that were left behind. Nice work!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2026
Thank you for the kind note! We’re glad communication was smooth and happy we could help return the items that were left behind. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to host you again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We had a fun long weekend with our family and the fall colors were amazing and it was a convenient location to many different towns. However, we would not recommend this VRBO. There were many things in a state of disrepair, many things broken, and it appeared there were a lot of DIY remodeling and remodelers that had done different projects that don't flow together. There were many windows with no blinds or curtains, including all the bedrooms upstairs, as well as windows on the main floor with broken blinds or no blinds at all. We tried to close one of the blinds and the entire blind fell off the wall. One window is broken in the living room. The upstairs bedroom has a giant piece of foil over the window, not sure why. It advertises sweeping views of Lake Charlevoix. It is visible way in the distance with a small view between two trees. The sofa bed is broken and we couldn't use it. It wasn't incredibly clean. The outside landscaping is not taken care of at all and covered in weeds. There are multiple stairs and uneven flooring throughout the main floor, so if you are using a walker or cane, this house would be a giant fall risk. Also for young children, there are stairs just to get into the living room or kitchen. There is also a Michigan cellar basement with a door that doesn't lock. This would be dangerous with young kids wandering around. This house has a lot of potential, and Chip and Joanna could do amazing things.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2026
Thank you for sharing your perspective. While we’re glad you enjoyed the fall colors and central location, we do want to clarify a few points for future guests reading this review. The renovations and updates in the home were completed by licensed professionals, and we’ve consistently received very positive feedback regarding the condition, layout, and charm of the house. It did feel as though this stay began with a high level of scrutiny, though we did address the blind issue immediately once it was brought to our attention. We also want to note that we do not advertise sweeping lake views, and the steps and varied floor levels are typical—and part of the character—of an older farmhouse like this one. We appreciate all feedback and are always working to maintain and improve the home, but this style of property may not be the right fit for every guest. We wish you the best in your future travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our suggestion is a hot tub. property was clean. Beautiful and the perfect spot close to boyne spa for a girls get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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