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Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Welcome to Betide Cottage
Family room
Dining area
Bedroom
Master bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Mushroom House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlevoix Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town

This charming home sleeps three with a king sized bed in the master bedroom and a twin bed in the second bedroom. The house has a full kitchen with coffee makers, microwave oven and built in dishwasher. The basement has standard size washing machine and dryer. Bikes, golf clubs, tennis rackets and fishing gear are available for your use. Cable tv and wireless internet complete your vacation needs.

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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

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is 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 sledging 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
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Villager Pub - ‬9 min walk

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 is parking at Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

8/10 Good

Erik L.

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

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

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

10/10 Excellent

sharon p.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

8/10 Good

carole k.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Safety Harbor

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Y.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R., United States

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

Charming cottage

Stayed here several times. Never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

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

8/10 Good

Erik L., Lakewood Ranch, Florida

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R., United States

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary A., Pinckney, Mi

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT F., Novi, Michigan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ilene T., Ann Arbor, Michigan USA

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Mount Vernon, Ohio

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

A true historical gem

We are so grateful that we were able to spend time in the 'Betide' mushroom house. The interior is just beautiful with the original wood floors, ceiling and stone fireplace and the recent updates to the kitchen and bath. We had everything we needed in the kitchen to prepare meals. It is located just a few blocks from downtown Charlevoix and across the street from Lake Michigan. Thank you Debra for sharing your home and a piece of history with others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA G.

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

Charlevoix mushroom house

We loved our stay at this house. It worked really well for the two of us. Great location. Everything we needed was supplied. Easy checking and out. One suggestion would be to declutter the door of the refrig and one shelf in the kitchen cabinet to allow for visitors food items. Otherwise everything was wonderful and we hope to return in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

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.

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Singer

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Our family has been coming to Charlevoix for the past 40 years as campers and for the last 35 as home owners. We vacation year round and have enjoyed discovering all of the wonderful sites in Northern Michigan.

Why they chose this property

Earl Young is the defining architect in this area. The opportunity to own one of his homes presented a wonderful vacation destination.

What makes this property unique

1 block from Lake Michigan Beach. 3 blocks from town. Park the car and forget it while on vacation. Watch the sunsets from the adrirondack chairs on the porch.
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