Penny's Place Near the Lake- Quiet Rural House, Conviently located with big yard

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by potted plants and decorative items.
A wooden building with a garage, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.
A house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a small garden area with a tree and shrubs.
A house with a wooden exterior, a small shed, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Susan Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Side Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is on a lake. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Charlevoix Circle of Arts and Castle Farms. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Lavender Hill Farm.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Susan Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 30 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Torch Lake - 30 min drive - 43.5 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 35 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 38 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Landings Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Penny's Place Near the Lake- Quiet Rural House, Conviently located with big yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Penny's Place Near the Lake- Quiet Rural House, Conviently located with big yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Penny's Place Near the Lake- Quiet Rural House, Conviently located with big yard?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Penny's Place Near the Lake- Quiet Rural House, Conviently located with big yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Penny's Place Near the Lake- Quiet Rural House, Conviently located with big yard located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Susan Lake and Lake Charlevoix. Dunmaglas Golf Club and Charles A. Ransom Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and convenient location. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for exploring Charlevoix and Petoskey

The place is centrally located and very comfortable. It was everything we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time

Great time lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and cozy!

This cottage was so beautiful and so cozy. The area is so nice. They provided everything in the house that we could have possibly needed. Renters were absolutely FABULOUS to deal with and answered our questions very promptly. We cant wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Up north stay

The stay was nice and relaxing, the only concern is the faucet in the bathroom, there is very little water pressure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
Thank you! We are going to try and get the faucet fixed this year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our needs!

The property was just as described. We were in town for a wedding. It was not over priced like the in town properties but was close enough to easily spend a good amount of time in town. The walking trail across the road was perfect too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

Nice
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy grandmas house

Cozy grandma’s house, everything works, nothing flashy but a decent place to retreat to and regroup while exploring the area. The mattress’s are the weakest link.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean, convenient location

We really enjoyed our stay! This property was very clean. It is rural but on a very busy road. There is a paved walking/bicycle path right across the road! Blackout/insulated curtains would make a significant difference in decreasing sound and heat from the windows. We enjoyed the home and would stay again. The home is minutes from every thing we enjoy in Charlevoix.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy house

Just had a one night stay with girlfriends. Beds were comfy and we loved all the house plants throughout the house. The host was amazing at responding quickly to communication. House is perfectly situated between charlevoix and petosky and wineries are close as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect distance for everything Charlevoix and Petoseky

We used the house to crash while we explored Charlevoix and Petoskey. Exactly what I wanted for going up North to spend time away from the city. Fans in every room. Couches were very comfortable. Decorations around the house were homely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and clean, but seemed to have an ant issue. It was clear there were some traps to try and combat the issue, but they weren’t nearly enough. It was conveniently located between all of the things we had hoped to do for the weekend. Overall, it was still a pretty great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your input, we are addressing the issue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Meyer

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice cottage

We stayed here with friends to attend a wedding in Petosky. The property was much like advertised. The bathroom sink faucet needs attention as the water is not flowing well. The bedroom windows would benefit from blinds and outside furniture would be nice so guests could sit outside to visit. We appreciated the clear and responsive communication from the host. Also, having coffee already onsite was a nice perk. Thank you for an enjoyable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Couldn't Wait to Leave

Penny's on the Lake is a misnomer. The lake across the busy street is hidden by trees and is clearly marked private property. The faucet in the bathroom sink has been locked to only allow a dribble of water (landlord told us this). This made our 3 week stay extremely inconvenient.(landlord said he may fix this next year) The bed was very old, sagging in the middle, with squeaky, bouncy springs.The landlord gave us a foam topper but it was still not a comfortable bed. When we arrived, every cupboard in the kitchen was full. To make space for our food, it was necessary to unload several cabinets into bags on the floor. The towels are old and very thin. Bring your own. This is a family home which has an accumulation of clutter and overgrown plants. It is in sad need of some tender loving care!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
I appreciate your feedback. These are things I am continuing to work on. I did offer for you to check out at any point with refund of the days you didn't stay and you refused. I also paid almost $80 so you could have live tv which isn't something that I do. This is a family home that I grew up in and we are continuing to work and maintain on it as time goes by. I am a mom of 3 that is continuing to learn and grow. This place isn't us trying to turn a profit just maintain and up keep a family home that we love so much. I always want guests to feel comfortable that is why I continue to try. That is also why I gave you the option of a refund for the days you haven't stayed, but you still didn't leave.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

This place had such a relaxing feel to it. We felt right at home here. Beds were comfortable. Having games for the guest was a brilliant idea. Thank you again for letting us stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Centrally Located

The house was comfortable and well situated between Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Boyne City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Easy to tell this is a well loved house, not just a quick ikea-stocked property. Love all of the house plants, they look wonderfully cared for. Easy access, roomy, quiet, comfortable, everything we could want. A bit of decor on the mailbox would have helped finding it, but it still wasn’t difficult. Everyone had a great time, incredibly thoughtful to leave some toys, the youngest loved that and we loved that he was busy playing. Maybe bring a couple extra blankets when you stay. Overall would definitely recommend: comfortable, clean, safe, and well lit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

Feels like your at grandmas house. Clean, nice place. No AC, but lots of fans . Great property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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