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Short Walk to Sandy Dunes | Lake Michigan | Adjacent to Mt. McSauba | Firepit

Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, Michigan
  • Place, North Point Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mushroom House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Short Walk to Sandy Dunes | Lake Michigan | Adjacent to Mt. McSauba | Firepit

Welcome to our Up North Retreat! We are now accepting reservations for our Summer 2024 Season!
This 3-bedroom home is the perfect place to spend your time! Located near Mt. McSauba and a short walk to the beautiful sand dunes on Lake Michigan.
Update: We now have AC!
Whether you are enjoying its close proximity to the sandy dunes of Lake Michigan or you are roasting marshmallows while sitting around the fire pit, you are sure to enjoy your time and relax. A company favorite, this home hosts 3 bedrooms and a beautiful, remodeled, obstruction-free bath. Enjoy your meals outside on the spacious deck, and gathered around the outdoor table, you can enjoy the secluded corner lot, yet you are within a 5-minute drive to downtown Charlevoix. This home has a private washer/dryer combo, a full kitchen, and a large living area for family gatherings and game night. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds, and the third bedroom has 2 twin beds.
This rare vacation home, so popular for up north vacation lodging, is wheelchair accessible.
Charlevoix is home to many festivals throughout the summer. Also, it's just about an hour's drive from Mackinac Island and Traverse City.
Note: Due to short-term rental and use occupancy licensing restrictions, this home has a strict maximum occupancy of 6. Please contact Northern Michigan Escapes reservations for more information and availability for this home prior to booking.
Summer Season: A 3- or 5-Night Minimum Stay may apply
Off Season: 2-Night Minimum Stay
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Charlevoix

Charlevoix is home to this holiday home. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Artform Fabricating and Castle Farms. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Charlevoix, Michigan

What's nearby

  • North Point Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mushroom House - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Castle Farms - 12 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Villager Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪JAX - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Walk to Sandy Dunes | Lake Michigan | Adjacent to Mt. McSauba | Firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Short Walk to Sandy Dunes | Lake Michigan | Adjacent to Mt. McSauba | Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Walk to Sandy Dunes | Lake Michigan | Adjacent to Mt. McSauba | Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short Walk to Sandy Dunes | Lake Michigan | Adjacent to Mt. McSauba | Firepit located?

Situated in Charlevoix, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of North Point Nature Preserve and Lake Michigan. Mt. McSauba Recreation Area and Artform Fabricating are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James D.

Comfy cabin by the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our two week stay at the property. The cabin has been nicely decorated and works well for a family of four with one bathroom. Everything was clean and functional. The amenities and location are as described. The best feature by far is the location just across from the beach entry.
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8/10 Good

Cynthia H.

Girls Trip 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cottage was older but nice inside. Outside needed some TLC. TV service wasn’t the greatest. Not sure if it was the service or user? We weren’t able to get streaming service on living room TV, only Spectrum and that was questionable. A glass enclosure for shower would help to keep water off bathroom floor. Everything else was great.
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer s., South Fayette

Perfect house in a prime location -charlevoix /Lake fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From the minute we turned onto McSauba Drive and saw our quaint house we were thrilled! The porches to relax with coffee or wine were great! The .25 mile easy walk across the street to gorgeous Lake Michigan with its clear water, sandy beach and unique large and plentiful dunes was perfect. The house has ample space for our family + daughter’s boyfriend. One con is the only 1 bathroom, but not a big deal at all. This was overshadowed by proximity to the cute town of Charlevoix with great restaurants and shopping, disc golf, biking and beaches. The owners even were very quick and helpful in finding and mailing a few items we left behind. We will surely be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Home Away From Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect little family retreat. Great location!!!! Not to far a drive from the city bustle, and right next to a beautiful forested beach and dunes. The kids had a great time exploring outside. They also enjoyed all the board games inside. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. House had most of the amenities we needed. Shower was walk in. Our family may have done better with a bath tub if we were staying longer, one thing to consider with little kids, babies. The beds were springs which we haven’t slept on in awhile and were kind of hard to adjust to, not the coziest. Outside deck and yard were a good size, a few large holes on the hill may want to be wary of, especially if your kids like running up and down hills! Overall we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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4/10 Poor

Thomas R.

Not exactly what we thought it would be.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Either it did not say or I completely missed that the property did not have any AC. the Dehumidifier that was there put out additional heat to operate and the fans that were provided were not enough to keep it cool. The TV was only Netflix with no cable thus no way to watch the news, sports, or the weather channel. I know I was on vacation but no ability to watch what I wanted or was used to such as golf was frustrating. Finally we are an older group and to have in the rules that we can't exceed 6 people on the property is ridiculous and then to have in the rules that the neighbors will be watching and turn you in for any violation, just makes a guest not feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Great little place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was as-advertised and nicely kept! We'd stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Such a lovely setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was in town for our sons wedding. Great location. Deer in the yard all the time. Beach right across the road. Outside deck needs some upkeep and cleaning, but overall a great place to stay. Would stay there again. Management was very helpful getting us another location, when our original location stopped being a VRBO after we had it booked.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay for a girl's weekend away, with a super close walk to Lake Michigan. The wildlife around the area was beautiful and we even got to see a cute little porcupine shuffle into the woods. I 100% recommend and will definitely be trying to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Laura G.

Family Gathering in Charlevoix

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home is comfortable in a great location near Lake Michigan and Charlevoix. Accessible entrance and within house except bathroom. Cannot wheel wheelchair into it and roll in shower has no grab bars.

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Amazing place to stay, close to downtown and beaches!

This property was clean, had everything my group and I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Perfect location in Charlevoix

This house is clean, adorable, well appointed and located close to everything. It's a quick walk to Mt. McSaub beach and hiking, a short drive to quaint downtown Charlevoix and only a 20 minute drive to Petoskey. The property managers were quick to respond to questions and the check in/check out process was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Beautiful Sunsets Over Dunes

This property was perfect for our stay! Charlevoix is such a charming area to explore. Being just outside of town was perfect since we could be so close to the beach and dunes. Just a short walk to the dunes for a little more vigorous entry and exit to the beach or a short walk the other direction to get to an easier entry to the water and very cool sand bar area with lots of Petoskey stones! If you are staying in the winter, you are right around the corner from a ski hill. The accessible ramp to the side door was a great benefit for Grandma’s limited mobility. We would stay again if we get back up to this area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jenny Z.

Michigan stay

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There was an outside odor the duration of our stay. Occasionally it drifted into the house. We thought skunk initially but concluded it more like a sewage odor. Unpleasant. Also no hair dryer that we could find. Otherwise great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W., Freeland, MI

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

Labor Day getaway

Location is great if you want to be close to town but not right in the middle of it. Also great location for accessing the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Nice location and comfortable house

The house and lot are in a nice, quiet part of town near a gorgeous beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Corey J.

Paradise in paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was exactly what we expected. Top notch across the entire transaction.We will return.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Great place to stay!

Stayed here Tuesday-Friday with my 80 year old Mom and 2 sons. The house was very cute and clean. Beds were comfy. Nice wrap around deck with decent patio furniture! Dunes across the street and a short walk were beautiful! A little tough for an elderly person but worth the walk for the view. The beach here was virtually all sand unlike many others in the area that have a lot of rocks and sand. Only downside was couldn’t get local channels or live tv, only Netflix and Amazon. Was maybe a 5 minute drive to downtown Charlevoix. Great location, would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Wonderful location

We loved the quiet location and the view of the woods. It was great to be so close to the beach. The beds and furniture were comfy and the house was clean. The outdoor furniture was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Susan C., Leonard

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

Horrible

The house was very dirty, windows, doors, moldy shower curtain, old spring beds, no working tvs, cob webs everywhere, the smell was so bad at entering the home could not lysol, candle or open windows to get rid of it. Had a humidifier that we were told about at check in that we would have to run and empty constantly. Stayed away as much as possible. Could not wait to check out. No remorse or compensation. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Cute and Quaint

This rental was perfect for our stay in Charlevoix. Each day we took advantage of the proximity to the beach and dunes. Communication with rental staff was on point and staff even went above and beyond to ship my left duffle bag.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcus D.

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

Amazing location

House is an older cottage but is well laid out and worked perfect for our trip. The walk to the beach is about 10 minutes even with being loading down with beach chairs, and 2 children. The beach is amazing and even with a full parking lot had a ton of room for everyone. We went into town several times and its a super quick 1.5 mile drive. If we didn't have the kids we could have biked there no problem. We also did the hiking trails to the observation platform which was quick and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Chicago area

Awesome Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location - kids loved the walk to the beach, the numerous trails and the frisbee golf! Took a bit to figure out the TV but got it to work. Not sure why a room would still have a VCR in it.... GREAT STAY!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vinisha P.

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

sorority retreat + birthday

my sorority sisters and i went up north for memorial day weekend as a retreat and my 21st birthday trip. we enjoyed having dinner in Petoskey and downtown Charlevoix as well as just relaxed on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kami R.

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

Excellent family vacation

Overall, the house was what we needed for our beach vacation. We have family that lives locally so the proximity to their homes and McSauba beach couldn't have been better. The ability to walk across the street and go to Lake Michigan is priceless. The check-in and check-out process was simple as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

philip s.

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

Beach walks

Great location for walks on beach and sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

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