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Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee

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A wooden deck with a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A metal sign with a swan and the text "HANDLER'S CHAU" in a wooded area.
A dining room with a wooden table and six chairs, a hanging light fixture, a window with a view, and a door.
A kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.
A room with a dog sitting by a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, High Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tibbets Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee

Welcome to Chandler's Charm! This adorable cottage lives up to it's name. Beautifully renovated with a huge deck overlooking beautiful all sports Chandler Lake.

If you'd like to travel with your fur baby - we have recently become pet friendly. For an additional pet fee, you are able to bring one dog of 50 pounds or less. Please be sure to select "traveling with pets" to ensure the pet fee is added to your reservation - and tell me about your dog when you're booking.

Take advantage of the awesome sunsets from the large windows in the cottage, the beautiful deck or the lower dock. Enjoy the abundant wildlife that you may see on the road or across the street in the township park. Chandler Lake is a great little lake without a lot of boat traffic. Excellent fishing for large mouth bass, blue gill, sunfish and pike. Great lake for kayaking, floating on rafts, paddle boarding, and hanging out on the sand bar. Enjoy the lake by kayak (2) included in rental. There's a sand bar part way across the lake that you can relax at.

We've truly spent the extra time to create a great vacation get away - from the canoe paddle bed to the pendant lights made from reclaimed minnow buckets. The furnishings of the cottage will make you smile as soon as you walk in the door. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes/pots and pans you'll need for cooking meals - if you so desire. Comfortable beds - with new memory foam mattresses - will be waiting for you after your day on the lake or your day of exploring the beautiful Traverse City area. There is also a brand new mattress for the sofa bed in the living room. A new hot water heater and water softener will add to the pleasure of your stay. A new improvement for 2025 was the addition of a washer and dryer! Our guests have loved having that convenience.
The updates and attention to detail will ensure that your have a great stay and make you want to return year after year!

Among the many great things this property has to offer is the wide lot providing extra privacy for you to enjoy the peaceful lake and neighborhood. Directly across the quiet road is an 80 acre park with walking & biking trails, pavilion, small playground and restroom. A little further down the road is Grace McDonald Park with tennis courts/pickle ball courts, basketball, large playground, baseball diamond, expansive trails, grills and picnic tables.

This country setting will make you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, yet you are only minutes from downtown Traverse City and area attractions. It's great to have the best of everything and that's what Chandler's Charm provides.

Travel to northern Michigan and enjoy your quiet oasis at Chandler's Charm. You're going to love it up here!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Wonderful vacation spot for children!

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Please tell us about your dog at time of booking

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9408862
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.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • High Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tibbets Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Front Street - 18 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

10/10

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
Great stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. So quiet and beautiful lake view. The house was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review, Veronica. We love our "little piece of heaven" up here in this peaceful area. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place! Sally was super friendly and helpful if needed. Loved the water and took advantage of pickleball courts nearby. We had a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review, Jodi. It was great meeting you and your friends. Our peaceful lake/neighborhood is definitely the place to come and relax. We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is absolutely gorgeous. We enjoyed the patio and dock thoroughly. We had a little issue no one’s fault the well seized and we were without water for about 12 hour while being taken care. Sally the host bent over backwards in every way to accommodate us. She’s amazing and handled the situation exactly how it should have been.. we also had the best pizza ever at the little place up the road! Many thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Floyd. We certainly had an unusual situation to deal with during your stay. I so appreciated your patience and understanding while we were having things taken care of. We would love to host you again in the future! Matt & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Chandler's Charming cottage was absolutely perfect. Great deck with a wonderful view of the lake. Lots of trees on the property and a 50-acre forest park across the street for nature hikes with my dog. Very quiet and peaceful. The host, Sally Washington, was very warm, friendly, and responsive. Chandler's Charming cottage was a perfect place to relax and be at peace. I will return in the future, probably many times.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

Perfect location, beautiful lake, very helpful property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
We loved hosting you! We hope to do so again in the future! Sally & Matt
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Writing retreat

Very quiet, nearly had the lake to myself. Close enough to Traverse City to pop in for dinner or shopping. Very clean and comfortable lodgings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
I'm so glad that Chandler's Charm worked out for you to do your writing, Kristin. Believe it or not, it's quiet like that most of the time. One of the many benefits of being located on this lake. Along with being so close to town. We would love to host you again in the future! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful time at Chandler’s Charm! Sally was a wonderful host and the property was amazing to stay at! We enjoyed our week-long stay! We would highly recommend Chandler’s Charm to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, it was remodeled well. The walk to the lake is not for the weak so keep that in mind, LOTS of stairs and watch out for the loose step towards the bottom near the dock, it about took me out a few times. The cottage was clean aside from that bathroom rug/mat and all the windows and slider door tracks are caked with spider webs and bugs. But my biggest issues where the beds, horrible uncomfortable, my body was aching, it didn’t help that the pillows where cheap and flat. Secondly, we had planned to bring our small fishing boat but after booking I found out the host does not allow you to bring your own boat, every house on that tiny lake has a boat and they aren’t being used, our 14ft fishing boat would not have been an issue. For the price paid and the terrible mattresses I personally don’t think it was worth it BUT it’s a very cute little cottage and my kids loved it (aside from the sleeper sofa, my son still has a stiff back).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
After years of great reviews and many return guests year after year, it was quite shocking to see your review. We pride ourselves in quickly responding to our guests when they have questions or issues. It's unfortunate that you didn't reach out to me during your stay. We could have fixed/addressed some of the items you mentioned. Regarding the bugs - on the outside of the window screens and outside track of the sliders - our lake is surrounded by forests. There are bugs. I'm glad that your children enjoyed their time at Chandler's Charm. Thank you for taking the time to submit your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chandler Charm

Great place; great location; great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
I'm so happy that you enjoyed your time at Chandler's Charm! We hope to host you again in the future! Take care, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is perfect! If you love peaceful days sitting by the water, fishing from the dock or exploring the lake by kayak this is the place for you! Well stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and laundry facilities! We are so glad to have found this amazing cottage. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Chandler's Charm, Kristi. It really is a little slice of heaven! So much beauty and peaceful. We hope we can host you again in the future! Sally
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
I'm glad that your family enjoyed their time at Chandler's Charm and visiting the equestrian events in nearby Williamsburg. We'd love to see you back here again next year! Take care, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We really enjoyed this place. Just enough for our family of 5, enjoyed kayaking, fishing and going into traverse city for eating and shopping. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
It was great meeting you and your family, Holly. We enjoyed seeing your family enjoying the lake and hope to see you here again in the future! Take care, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week with wife in TC

Great place for the two of us to chill
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
It was great to meet you and your wife! So happy that you were able to relax and enjoy the lake! We hope to host you again in the future! Take care, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great summer get-away!

Chandler's Charm certainly was a charming place to stay. The lake is a perfect place to kayak, paddleboard, swim and relax. The cottage is well-maintained, clean and comfy. with all the amenities you need. We would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
We're glad that Chandler's Charm fit your needs for a relaxing vacation. Can't wait to see you back here in the future! Take care, Matt & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Vaca

The house was perfect for a small family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
It was great to host you at Chandler's Charm. We hope to see you here again in the future! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chandlers Charm did not disappoint!

Such a great little property! We enjoyed the lake so much. Very chill. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin, everything was clean and organized. The only drawback we could even imagine was the walk down to the lake. The flights of stairs were safe, but many. Good location for grocery stores and easy access to Travers city.
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Chandler's Charm, Annette. It was so great meeting you and your husband - and Al! There are a lot of stairs down to the beautiful lake, but at least they're half steps. I tried to give an honest depiction in the pictures of the property, but sometimes it's hard to tell until you're actually here. I'm glad you were able to enjoy the water. We'd love to host you again in the future! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Thank you Sally fora perfect stay. Your cottage was perfect for our long weekend. The view from the back deck was beautiful. Will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay at Chandler's Charm, Teresa. It's hard to beat that view from the deck! We would love to host you again in the future! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

We had a great time at Traverse City during our visit. This cottage was beautiful, clean, and just perfect for our getaway. It had enough places for our toddler to run around and it's close driving distance to playgrounds, hiking, and shops. We will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Linda. It was great to meet you and your beautiful family. I'm glad that Chandler's Charm was comfortable for all of you, and that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again in the future! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet convenient location

Close to traverse city. Nice peaceful lake for kayaking and fishing. Attentive property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our family of 4. Set along a nice quiet lake. We enjoyed the kayaks. House was stocked with everything we needed. Mattresses were very comfortable. Sally was Wonderful! Guests should be aware that the shower has about 2’x2’ of standing space inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
We're so happy that your family enjoyed their time at Chandler's Charm. It really is a peaceful setting for relaxing and making memories. After reading your review, I had to get my tape measurer out lol. The shower is actually 34" X 32". We try to make at least one improvement each season. For this season, it was the addition of the washer and dryer - which all of our guests have appreciated. We are planning to reconfigure the shower and closet prior to next season so that the cottage will offer a larger shower. We already have the tile for it! We would love to host your family again in the future! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

What a wonderful home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
I'm so happy that you enjoyed your time at Chandler's Charm, Jim. We hope to host you again in the future! Take care, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway place

Enjoyed just hanging at lake. Perfect place to relax. Close to traverse city. Responsive host. Nice decor. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review, Steve. Chandler's Charm is a favorite of our guests. We love seeing everyone enjoy their time on the lake and hope to have you visit again! Take care, Sally

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