Summer Now Open! Downtown Charlevoix Upper; A+ Location! 2 blocks to the lake!

Please see below for peak season requirements. Please do not place a booking request if wanting to deviate from this…send an inquiry to contact us, we’ll see if we can accommodate!
Summer 2026:
Holiday weekends: 3 night minimum
July 28-Aug 8: 4 night minimum stay during this time
Kids 8+ only please

Enjoy all Charlevoix has to offer with a FANTASTIC Location! This upper level duplex home is located in the heart of Charlevoix’s downtown valley, removed from the bustle of town but close to everything -in a peaceful, beautiful neighborhood. Just 3 blocks to the library, Lake Michigan beach, downtown shops, restaurants & more! - 5 Minutes drive to wedding venues!

This 2 bedroom/1 bath sleeps 4 guests: a perfect home base for your group, or a spacious getaway for couples! Looking to book for a larger group? -inquire on availability for our lower unit.
This upper unit has lots of privacy, with parking for four vehicles in the driveway and a separate, private entrance accessed via the back of the home. Very private, with a side yard and spacious upper deck! This property does require children to be 8 and older.

Enjoy this well maintained space, with comfortable furnishings and all the amenities needed for your stay!: a large, stocked kitchen, TV/wi-fi, A/C, laundry facilities, quality comforts, games, a lower patio, and a fantastic back deck. You can relax and enjoy the up north atmosphere, just minutes from all Charlevoix has to offer.

The space:
This home is newly furnished, with hardwood floors, an open floor plan, and design touches to enhance your vacation experience.
The spacious kitchen offers many amenities and a variety of seating, with dining at the table and seating for 4 at the kitchen bar.
The kitchen includes a microwave, gas range/stovetop, range hood, coffee maker, toaster, blender, plenty of kitchen/baking ware, cooking utensils, etc. -Mornings at Downtown Charlevoix Charmer have so many options!-Take your coffee to go on a morning beach walk as you hunt for Petoskey stones…just 2 blocks away! Or -savor it outside on the back deck and listen to the neighborhood wake up. ...another option? - Walk 3 blocks to one of town's great coffee places, and stroll along the marina or catch an art show in the park.

Cook your meal, graze from the bar, or grill outside! Take advantage of beautiful nights in Charlevoix, and listen for the waves on Lake Michigan from the back deck or patio.
-Staying inside for the night? Check out our games, gather up at the table, or spend a night playing cards with the game on.

Right off of the kitchen you will find a spacious living room. Cozy up and watch a movie or tv (cable tv stations provided) with a 50” Smart TV. Be sure to check out the entertainment cabinet for games, puzzles, cards, and books to explore!

Sleep great with quality bedding & mattresses. Sleeps up to 4 people:

Bedroom #1- 1 Queen
Bedroom #2- 1 Queen

This house is fully equipped with everything you would need from linens, towels, and a starter pack of all the consumables.
Additional amenities include a washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, charcoal grill, cable tv, wi-fi, board games, a back deck, outdoor chairs, and a 4 car driveway.

PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)
-This unit has its own private access via the back of the home, off a separate alley street.

You can walk to everything! Just a few blocks from:
-Events in the park, Bridge St. boutique shops, downtown marina, Oleson's Supermarket, movie theater, farmer's market, mushroom houses, splash pad, music concerts, local beaches, the drawbridge-Michigan beach lighthouse, channel, downtown bars & restaurants!
TIP!: (We can help you with FREE bike rentals, if interested in riding bikes around during your stay).

CENTRALLY LOCATED in Northern Michigan -A home base to explore:
On the south side of the bridge in town, the cottage is only a short drive to many of Northern Michigan's fantastic small towns, lakes, festivals, golf courses, art shows, breweries/wineries, and outdoor recreation areas! Charlevoix has many wonderful restaurants, retail stores, as well as a three-screen movie theater and grocery shopping center all within walking distance! Stroll the city streets and enjoy the views of Lake Charlevoix, Round Lake, and Lake Michigan. Have children with you? - Take advantage of the downtown splash pad and watch boats in the harbor.

SHORT DRIVES:
-5 minutes to: Castle Farms & many of Charlevoix's wedding/function venues,
Ferry Beach, Lake Charlevoix access boat ramp, golf courses, Ironton Ferry
-10 minutes to: Bay Harbor, 5+ Golf Courses, the Bay View Wine/Brewery Trail, Friske Orchards, Chain-o-Lakes
-30 minutes or less to: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain/Boyne Highlands, Boyne City, East Jordan, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Bellaire, ski resorts
- <1 hour to: Mackinac Island & Bridge, Traverse City, Pellston airport

For our WINTER TIME guests!:
Break away from the hustle and bustle of the ski hills and stay in downtown Charlevoix!
In addition to its own little ski hill-Mt. McSauba- (GREAT downhill skiing for kids! - snowshoeing & candlelight hikes, too), this cottage is just a half hour drive to most SKI RESORTS- Knubs Knob, BOYNE properties, Shanty Creek, Schuss Mountain.
Relax in Charlevoix and slow down the pace after a day outside!
Enjoy our wintertime festivals (see Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce website), downtown boutique shops, restaurants, local candlelight hikes at Mt. McSauba, breweries/wineries, and cross country skiing-snowshoeing-hiking at Fisherman's Island State Park, just a few minutes away!
We love giving our guests tips and recommendations for activities, stops, local hotspots, and unique experiences nearby...feel free to check in with us after booking!

If you have more in your group that you need additional properties, just ask as we manage several properties and have two near this home...makes it great to stay connected, but still a few blocks away.

Please ask if you have any questions or special requests. Our high season rental rates include minimum night stays.
Please send us an inquiry if needing an alternative.

Read our reviews and feel free to contact us with questions or potential needs! We want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

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