Downtown Charlevoix Historic Home - blocks from everything - Charlevoix

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Charlevoix, MI

Mushroom House
‪4 min walk‬
Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal
‪6 min walk‬
Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs largest room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Downtown Charlevoix Historic Home - blocks from everything

This home is two blocks from downtown Charlevoix with all of the restaurants, shops, harbors, and activities. Lake Michigan swimming beach is three blocks away.

Original house is 100-plus years old.

Home has 1 Queen downstairs in a nice size room with room for your port-a-crib. It has 1 Queen, 1 Full, 2 singles, and 1 full futon upstairs.

We have furnished this home to be comfortable for you, our guests. It is our vacation home as well. Enjoy.

Cleaning is $200 in addition to the rent.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Laura Grijalva

Languages

English, Spanish

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please smoke outside.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Property Registration Number 24-00010-01

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Artform Fabricating and Castle Farms are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

Mushroom House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Charlevoix Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Castle Farms - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪Dairy Grille - ‬10 min walk
‪B.C. Pizza Charlevoix - ‬3 min drive
‪Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬4 min walk
‪The Villager Pub - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Charlevoix Historic Home - blocks from everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Charlevoix Historic Home - blocks from everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Charlevoix Historic Home - blocks from everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Charlevoix Historic Home - blocks from everything located?

Located in the heart of Charlevoix, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Charlevoix Circle of Arts and Lake Michigan. North Seas Gallery and Mushroom House are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Great Location close to downtown

Our extended family of 10 really enjoyed our stay in the home. The house had everything we needed including plenty of extra linens, kitchen utensils, games and entertainment. We were able to walk downtown every day and enjoy the many shops and restaurants. The house is also walking distance to the beach in which we enjoyed the nightly beautiful sunsets. The only negative we found in the home is that the air conditioning vents did not work in the bedroom with the twin beds, so this room stayed very warm. Luckily we had packed a box fan which really helpful to cool the room down for sleep. Overall, we had a great week in the home and would rent again for its perfect location!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah C.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Family trip

Family vacation with adult children. Great location for staying in town or taking day trips. The house and host were comfortable and welcoming like visiting family. At one point we mentioned the broken coffee grinder for purpose of the next guests. A very minor thing and we had someone at the door with a brand new grinder. Thank you for opening up your home for others and us to enjoy!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Family Wedding Stay

We were in town for a family wedding at Castle Farms. This house couldn't have been any better. We walked to town, parks near the light house and ice-cream at night. Our host was extremely helpful in answering anything we had questions on. I highly recommend it and hope to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann H., Bruce Township

16 Oct, 2023

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

Love in Charlevoix

Love was all around. Wedding at Castle Farms of niece, surrounded by family and friends, and the Apple Fest. It was made perfect by our lovely quaint VRBO. Within walking distance of downtown everything. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

18 Aug, 2023

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

Great place for families!

Easy place to stay. Perfect location!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent E.

12 Jul, 2023

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

Great place and location

Place was great, clean and everything you need for your stay. The location is awesome and walkable to just about everything downtown. Long driveway to park 3 cars if needed. Nice deck out back with a grill and table and chairs. I would stay there again and would recommend it to others. Thanks Wendy and Laura.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti G.

13 Sept, 2022

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

Delightful

I would certainly recommend this property. The location was perfect - walking distance to many restaurants and shops as well as a beach. The kitchen has just about everything you would want, and the outdoor grill was a bonus. The rooms are adequate size and well appointed. There is also a generous supply of towels. We stayed with adult friends, but it would also be a great place for a family. A word of caution if you have small children - the deck, which is quite nice, does not have rails.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug, 2022

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

Wonderfully located, comfortable property

This VRBO was clean and well-stocked. As someone who has rented numerous properties in Charlevoix, I would consider this an excellent four-bedroom option. If you need or want central AC, this property is a rare find. The bedrooms are comfortable and clean, and there is plenty of drawer space to unpack. Although there isn’t a large backyard for play, the Michigan Beach playground and fabulous Charlevoix library are an easy walk for little legs. The kitchen has nice, clean, modern appliances (stove, fridge, coffee pot, microwave, no dishwasher), and the back deck has a nice gas grill and comfortable table for relaxing. I would gladly rent in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

16 Jul, 2022

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

Great location, clean and well equipped.

All round great experience! The house is in a great location, very clean and well equipped. We all had a fantastic time and will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kat F.

9 Sept, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Best location

This was our second time staying at this house, and we overall love it. It was updated and improved and much cleaner than the previous stay, though all of the dishes were still filthy. The upstairs shower needs a new shower head, but overall it’s a great house for a family! They don’t allow dogs, but the living room does smell of dog or cat pee. They have everything you need during your stay, a great space, and you can’t beat the location!! Walking distance to everything. Overall, we like this rental and We’d stay here again for a third time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

10 Jul, 2021

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

Summer vaca 2021

This was our second stay at this property. The location is excellent...easy walking to Bridge St. and Lake Michigan Beach. A new gas grill was added since our first stay. We had a couple of rainy days, so the kids enjoyed some VCR classics! Thanks for a great vaca! We will be back!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb L.

2 Jul, 2021

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

Great Location & Wonderful House

This house is in a great location to walk to all shops, parts, and the marina. It is a wonderful place to stay with great amenities.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

15 Sept, 2019

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

Great location!

We have a large family with multiple kids under 5 years of age, location is wonderful, everything is within walking distance.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip P., MAineville, Ohio

22 Jul, 2019

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

Wonderful Stay!

What a wonderful stay we had in Charlevoix! I highly recommend this wonderful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Bashar B.

5 Sept, 2018

Very quite property.

Very nice neighborhood.We enjoyed the house. Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Evansville, IN

26 Jul, 2018

Great location!

We recently had a 10 stay at 208 Mason. WE had some friends with us the first few days and then our daughter, husband and 2 grandsons. The house was great and had everything we needed. The back deck was very nice and relaxing. We loved the close proximity to Bridge St., Lake Michigan and the library. We will definitely keep 208 Mason in mind on our next visit.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

26 Jul, 2018

We had a great stay in a great location. Everything was better than expected.

We found the property clean, well-maintained. Plenty of room and no problems.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., St. Louis, Missouri

9 Aug, 2016

Charming home, perfect location and a great price!

My husband and I just returned from a two-week vacation in Charlevoix and were lucky enough to find this home. The home has been updated to include air conditioning, Internet, cable TV and more. The property was clean and well maintained and talk about a great location!! A two-block walk one way and you're on Bridge Street in Downtown Charlevoix with all the shops, restaurants and Marina. A two-block walk the other way and you're at Lake Michigan with a beach and a wonderful walkway along the water with a lighthouse at the entrance to Lake Michigan. I love to walk in the mornings and I was up bright and early and walked every day (sometimes even twice a day) because it was such a nice area in which to walk. The house is also located across from the Charlevoix Library. You may not think about that being any big deal, but the Charlevoix Library is so awesome! They had several events at the library which we attended (inside and outside). I encourage guests to try and catch one of their lectures on the history of the museum - fascinating. If you're a golfer (which we both are) you are close to many of Michigan's fantastic courses. You're also a close drive to Harbor Springs and Petosky but you'll be delighted to return "home" to Charlevoix where I find it to be much more relaxing and the hustle and bustle of traffic is much less. I could go on and on about all the close destinations for fun and activities within a short drive from Charlevoix but you should try them for yourself. The owner, Laura, could not have been more helpful with providing information that we needed to know whether by providing a basket of informational brochures kept at the house or by being able to call or text. I would highly recommend this property to our family and friends. We definitely will be back and this property is at the top of our list when we visit Charlevoix.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C., Midland, Michigan

6 Sept, 2015

Family Vacation in Vintage Charlevoix Home

Our family, including kids and grandchildren, rented this vintage home for a week's vacation. The home had plenty of room for all of us; the media room upstairs was a great place for the kids to play games in their own space. Our goal was to find a home that was within walking distance for all to the downtown area and to the beach. This home was in the perfect location to accomplish that requirement. We greatly appreciated the home having air conditioning also! The owner was very kind and accommodating, and the caretaker was available to answer our questions. It was an enjoyable vacation, and we would recommend this home to those who are looking for a downtown Charlevoix rental.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd S.

28 Jun, 2015

Hickory golf long weekend for eight

We found the house well equipped, comfortable and relaxing with a homey atmosphere. Fine dining is within easy walking distance along with downtown shopping in one direction and Lake Michigan and a park in the other.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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20 Jul, 2011

Great Rental Home in Downtown Charlevoix

My husband and I rented this home recently because our daughter was getting married in Charlevoix. It was a great location and had everything we needed. It also had ample space for our children and grandchildren when they arrived for the wedding. The grandchildren enjoyed the great selection of movies and games and the dedicated upstairs room so they didn't disturb anyone else. We had friends and relatives from all over the United States in town and the location allowed them to see a little bit of down town and then stop by to visit. The home was very clean, lots of lawn type chairs to sit outside. We definitely were pleased with the house, the communication by the owners and the caretaker of the home. We will be back to stay in this house again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather W., Brunswick, MD

5 Jan, 2011

Could not hve asked for a better place!

A wonderful place to stay in Charlevoix, best we've stayed in yet. A short walk to the shoppes, and the best ice cream in the world at Kilwin's! Cutting throught the library (that has a wonderful outdoor music garden for the kids to explore) makes it only 2 blocks to the beach. The house was clean and stocked full of movies, everything you'd need in a kitchen, and wireless internet. It was a great stay for my family girls get away , 10 of us! We will be back to this house every year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 Aug, 2010

Fantastic location!

This property was key to our family having one of our best vacations ever. To us a vacation means less stress and complication, and the house on Mason delivered with its ideal location. Our little ones (ages four and six) could easily make the short 2-3 block walk to the beach or town. There were a couple days where we didn't touch the car keys. This house has vintage charm combined with updates in the places important to us (bedrooms and bathrooms). It was clean and well kept. We had enough space to spread out and make ourselves at home. We certainly would recommend this house and will look no further next time we head to Charlevoix.

About the host

Hosted by Laura Grijalva

I went to high school in Charlevoix and miss the beautiful summers. The residents are all very friendly and the town is a nice break from big city life. While staying at the house, we enjoy walking downtown and seeing the drawbridge. There are many shops and restaurants to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

This property is just a few blocks from everything in Charlevoix. You do not have to drive at all to go to grocery stores, restaurants, movie theatre, Downtown Charlevoix, Michigan Beach, or East Park.