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Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town

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A stone cottage with a small porch and a window.
A cozy living room with a dark-colored sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a stove.
A room with a wooden dresser, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with blinds.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted shelf, and a bedside lamp.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Mushroom House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlevoix Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this vacation home is near a water park and on a lake. Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal and Mt. McSauba Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Boulder Park Nature Preserve. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Farms and Lavender Hill Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Mushroom House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Michigan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charlevoix Circle of Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charlevoix Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Landings Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town on Nov 14, 2026 start from $348, 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 Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Lake Michigan Beach and Lake Michigan. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful, we had trail to walk around the edge of the lake just outside our front door. Everything that you would want to do in and around Charlevoix was with in walking distance.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2026
Our home is in a great spot. Walking distance to the beach, waterfront, music and restaurants. We love when our renters enjoy all of the local activities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4th stay at this Mushroom house. Great location within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, beach etc. Kitchen nicely appointed. Very comfortable for us. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2026
The best compliment a renter can leave is a return visit. Renters who treat our home as though it is theirs is wonderful. And suggestions about how to make the stay even better are always welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Cabin in a beautiful setting!

Such a unique place, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Unique has always been a wonderful way to describe our home. We take great pride in this historical gem and are so pleased to share it with others.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

The property is historic and well located for beach access and walking to downtown.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2023
We take great pleasure in sharing our home with our guests. Please come visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You'll want to return

We had a relaxing week in this special Mushroom House. It's well equipped and just right for 2 adults. You can walk down to the beach and into town easily. It's a great location and a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
Location is key. We find we hardly use our car. So glad you enjoyed our home. Please come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

Stayed here several times. Never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2023
Ralph and his wife are the perfect guests. Always courteous and the house is left in perfect order.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall weekend

Perfect, quiet location! Lovely home! We enjoyed our long fall weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Our goal is to offer a bit of peace and quiet with plenty of close activities
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay !

Really enjoyed our week in Charlevoix. The location was top and the cottage was superb and very comfortable for two people. The only thing that was missed was a cutting board and serrated knife for bread, tomatoes etc. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are always open to upgrades and suggestions. We provide contact information so that our guests can get in touch during the stay. When feasible and possible, I am happy to oblige. I will indeed add the knife. Cutting board is already there! Too many small places to look. Please consider staying again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway cottage

This is our second stay at Betide mushroom house. Easy walk to beach, shops and restaurants. Fully equipped kitchen for the days we stayed in. Perfect for the 2 of us. We plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location great! (By beach)! Had coffee makers. Had dishes. Cute, quaint cottage! Enjoyed visit.Bathroom ceiling not very high.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. A little know fact about the homes that Earl Young built: he was not a tall man and built many of his homes with shorter ceilings than what was usual in order to make himself taller in stature. Now you have experienced this aspect from the other end. Please join us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our group of 3. Spotlessly clean and super charming. Small but super comfortable with plenty of room to sleep, laze about, eat, and cook. The location is fantastic and if you are a fan of Earl Young architecture, this is a great example, nestled between other Earl Young gems. I really can't say enough about this place. It's amazing! I really hope we can stay here again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Kevin was a joy to host. He communicated well with me and took advantage of all our location has to offer. Charlevoix is a gem in out state and we would love to host him again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third week long stay and Betide is still charming us. Great location within walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping. The neighborhood is quiet and the kitchen well equipped. The master bedroom is roomy with a comfortable king bed. We can catch glimpses of Lake Michigan through the trees from the shaded front yard. Love this quirky little mushroom house.
View of lighthouse from the front yard at Betide mushroom house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy and Convenient

This is a cozy, well equipped small house in the Charlevoix historic district. Unique, close to central Charlevoix: Lake Michigan, restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2023
We share our home with guests who treat it as theirs. We love all the suggestions and compliments. And look forward to return guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

This cottage has an impressive kitchen for the tiny size. The working gas fireplace added a cozy warmth in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2021
One of the best parts of the cooler fall weather is to enjoy a fire built from locally hewn stones. We hope you will return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming Cottage

Lovely cottage with a bit of interesting history. Perfectly situated within walking distance of most everything. Quiet at night for restful sleep. Kitchen equipped too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed our slice of Charlevoix history. Quirky as it may be. Please come back for another stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mushroom house

Cute little place and inside clean but we were welcomed by 2 dirty broken chairs outside which we fixed and cleaned. Not a great welcome BUT the setting is awesome:2 minute walk to beach and 20 minute walk to downtown,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay. And even happier that you fixed the chairs. Thank you for being part of our extended family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming property

Very homey, charming and cozy! Comfortable sleeping. Enjoyed the closeness of Lake Michigan. Restaurants were close by. Loved the accessable kitchen with the provided amenities. Had a few items that needed to be addressed and the owner was amazing, response and quick fixes. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2025
Im so glad you enjoyed our home. It takes a team to keep things in working order. You are part of our team. We hope you will visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We had long wanted to stay in one of the Mushroom Houses. Our stay was perfect. Excellent experience staying the home with all the creativity and history. The location overlooking Lake Michigan was great. Only a few blocks from Downtown Charlevoix. A quick walk for an excellent breakfast each morning and some shopping. Fall Colors were great. Enjoyed the Tunnel of Trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was small but lovely. The hallway light had burnt out and a strip of lights in the kitchen. Didn't love the decor. Not really in keeping with the historic nature of the property but was glad to experience a Earl Young Mushroom House. .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2025
So glad you got to share our little slice of Charlevoix. The Earl Young homes are unique is so many ways.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Betide Cottage

This wasourI first time staying at Betide cottage and it was wonderful. The house is a piece of history, as an Earl Young cottage, but it is also comfortable with everything you need. It's proximity to downtown makes shopping and dining a quick walk away and it is so close to the beach, you can hear the waves. I look forward to another visit in this "mushroom" house soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2020
Your comments are just what we like to hear and what we love about the house and its location. We hope you will come back for a visit in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return to Charlevoix

Listing is completely accurate. House is small and older, but spotless, updated and wonderful! Lake Michigan views from the porch. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, even a grocery store. Absolutely perfect for a couple. Might be a bit crowded with kids. Excellent value. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2023
Sharing our historic home with renters like yourself is our goal. We are so glad it met your needs. Please come back for a visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy getaway!

We truly enjoyed staying in this historical home. The location was perfect, the gas fireplace was wonderful, and the Pez collection was amazing. The home has everything you need and was very comfortable. The home shows better in person than the Vrbo photographs!! We contacted the host to figure out how to get the gas fireplace started (it was an unusually cold week) and she responded immediately and made arrangements for her handyman to get it going. Super service!! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, cute, and comfortable!

The house is perfect for two with the option of hosting a couple guests for dinner and games at the dining table. We appreciated the use of one of the bikes on site for easy rides around town and out to the Boulders. From Betide it was a pleasant walk to the beach for evening sunsets and daytime picnics. We walked into town for meals, but also took advantage of the local fishery, farmers' market, and grocery store. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2022
We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and all of the reasons we too love the house. Please come visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique place

We enjoyed our time at this most unique place in Charlevoix. It's cozy, but well-equipped. The kitchen is small, but has a great range for cooking. Bedroom is large and comfortable. Very convenient to public beach, south (or west) pier, and town. Be prepared to be a bit "on display", though. There are Mushroom House tours that pass by (and stop and look) multiple times per day. It just comes with this unique property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
We are so happy to share our unique bit of Charlevoix with those who wish to stay. Each of the Earl Young homes has much charm. The mushroom tours are another way to share our bit of history. With each guest, we are grateful for their suggestions to continue to make our home a more wonderful place to stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Kathy and William's stay

The stay at the house was wonderful. The cottage is beautiful, the landscaping and the setting, a dream. It is close to downtown (two very relaxing blocks where you get to walk by some more beautiful landscaped homes). Also, it’s right above Lake Michigan, so ever a shorter walk gets you to the big beach and/or the channel from Lake Charlevoix to the bigger lake. The kitchen and bathroom are great: nice tile and modern, luxury amenities. We’d recommend this for any couple by themselves for a romantic getaway, or a small family. Owners were easy to deal with and even let us pay a half-day rate for a later check out.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We have loved every minute we have been able to stay as well.
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