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Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix.

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TV, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Tucked away in Norwood Village, this charming cottage offers a peaceful retreat close to Lake Michigan's sandy shores. Stroll through the 3-acre grounds, enjoy your morning coffee outside, or take a short walk to the beautiful beach just 5 minutes away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix.

Tucked away in historical Norwood Village, this charming cottage close to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan is romantic, quiet, clean,. Everything provided for a peaceful, beautiful stay. Centrally located and close to Charlevoix (8 minutes north) and Torch Lake (10 minutes south). 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan and beautiful beach. Charming historical farmhouse cottage.

We have a 3 acre area to enjoy your walks or simply to sit out and enjoy your morning coffee/tea.

We have the rate for 2 adults with up to 3 children under the age of 17 years old free. After two adults there is a $50.00 charge per person over the age of 18 years old. We can only accommodate 4 adults at any time. The maximum allowance is 5= no more than 4 adults at any point in time. There is parking for 2 cars only.

*Please note there is a Cuisinart double induction cooktop for cooking/heating in kitchen. There is also a Sur La Table unit for baking/air frying. Also Keurig coffee maker and microwave.

Any stay over 7 days is eligible for 10% discount on the cottage rate.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No smoking/vaping in the cottage. No Fireworks. No loud music or noise. This is a quiet community. Please send in names of those in the family staying
Please only 2 cars per family. Please do not block garage door. only 4 adults total/one child = 5 total people
Children under 12 are free, please verify with school ID or the full rate will be charged.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Please take care of droppings.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Norwood Township Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Mushroom House - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Castle Farms - 19 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 21 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friske Orchards Farm Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pigs Eatin' Ribs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Atwood Restaurant Equipment Brokers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Antrim Dells Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix. located?

Located in the heart of Charlevoix, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Island State Park and Lake Michigan. George & Marion Light Nature Preserve and Norwood Township Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE A.

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

Beautiful retreat

This lovely cottage in the town of Norwood is just a few shorts block with a quiet an idyllic beach. We had the best of life in a very quiet and idyllic town with the convenience of downtown Charlevoix just a short drive away. The hosts provided all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitnie S.

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

charlevoix stay

cottage was nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

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

Relaxing Stay in Charlevoix Area

My family had a wonderful stay in the Charlevoix area -- hosts were responsive and helpful and the home was comfortable and well-apportioned. This was our second stay at the cottage and we would recommend it to anyone heading to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

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

Quiet Vacation in Norwood

Everything was as-advertised, the property manager was friendly and responsive, and we had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

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

Adorable!

The cottage was super adorable and we loved the VERY short distance to the beach. My family and I had a wonderful time and the property manager was super accommodating. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

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

Great people great location!!!!!

Amazing get away from the city life!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Gerry and his daughter do a great job of making sure their customers are well taken care of! Our Huskys love being there! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cole W.

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

Weekend getaway

Dee was a great host and very accommodating. The cottage is very clean, spacious and charming. Very close to the beach and dog friendly! Would highly recommend for relaxing weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerri D.

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

Cozy clean cottage.

Second time to the cottage and want to come back next summer. Great Lake MI beaches nearby. Cottage is in a beautiful setting and is equipped with everything you need.😎👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Matt C.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay! It was a very cozy house. I only wish there ac was better in the second bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

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

Excellent place

We have stayed at a few places from Vrbo, by far the cleanest and well organized stay . I would recommend this place to anyone. We walked along Lake Michigan everyday because of the location . Great hosts !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Delightful

Very well organized with a binder listing all needed information. Clean, beautiful, and a gracious host. Thank you for making our time in Charlevoix delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

We felt right at home!

We had a fabulous time at this well appointed, quiet, comfortable cottage. The location was ideal and we loved the proximity to Lake Michigan. Dee was a excellent host and welcomed us with a delicious sampling of local fare and a lovely bottle of wine. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerri D.

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

Charming, Calming, Country, Cottage

The Cottage was very charming, tastefully decorated, and we loved it! The hosts provided everything we needed and more. The beds were very comfortable. There were nice views from all the windows, of the garden, flowers, trees, and greenery. The Lake Michigan beach was nearby and wonderful. We will definitely be back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F., Rochester Hills, MI

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

Relaxing stay at “The Cottage”

My sister and I really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is cozy and comfortable. Dee was very accommodating, and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer hostess! We will visit again. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., Grand junction , co

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

Cute cozy cottage

Really enjoyed 2 nights at cozy cottage in Norwood. Wish we could have stayed longer. Lisa was easy to communicate with and answered questions I had. She left us goodies when we arrived! The cottage was very clean we would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Best Cottage Close to SO Much

Wonderful unique and custom cottage that our fam of four loved. This area has so much to offer yet we were still drawn back to the comfort of the cottage. Photos don’t do it justice, plenty of space, close to Antrim Creek Natural Area, breweries, Charlevoix, preserves, beaches, and a five minute walk to Lake MI. Host was wonderful, loved it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi and Alex K., Portland, OR

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

Completely charming

This was our home base during a nearby family reunion, and the perfect place to rest and recharge. Everything was so comfortable and well-appointed. Quiet, deeply relaxing, and surrounds that were curated and thoughtful. We felt genuinely lucky to have found it- definitely one of those places you don't come across often. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Lovely cottage

My husband and I were on the first leg of a six week trip. We absolutely loved the cottage. Lisa was very helpful and responsive. All the little treats were a great touch. Charlevoix is a quaint little town. We had so much fun exploring the area Tom and Deb
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tari R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conveniently located cottage

Overall our stay met our expectations. We could do all the things we came to this area to do. The community “dog friendly” beach around the corner was an extra bonus. Plenty of linens and towels plus a supply of toiletries were available. Our only concern was the refrigerator never got down to the proper temperature, the freezer was fine though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

walter p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Location

Property was clean, but a bit tired. A short drive to a couple dog friendly beaches. Charlevoix and Elk Rapids are an easy commute. Good spot to use as a home base, but expect to drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Location is good but hostess is even better

The location was great. Easy to get from place to place in either direction on 31. What really made the place was the hostess. Dee is very sweet and goes above and beyond on making you feel welcome and ensuring you have what you need. The apple cider and sweet wine up the road at Biers is amazing and the fresh pizza is pretty good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely!

This is not just a comfortable house located in a quiet neighorhood, but it is also a beautiful house. Everything is first rate. It is the sort of house that feels like it is someone's home, with everything just as you would want it. The beds are comfortable, the linens plush. The house is small, but fine for us. Kitchen is a little small, but perfectly adequate. Eveeything is as described, in fact even exceeding my expectations. Really, this is a lovely piece of property. perfect for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Y.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Truly delightful stay! Lisa was very attentive to any need we may have had and was easy to reach throughout our stay. We have a 6- and 4yo, and loved saying hi to Boomer the friendly Golden Retriever across the way. We were very comfortable and everything was so pleasant. I even got a ton of cherries canned into cherry tomatoes ie filling. Lisa definitely deserves to be a super host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jaymes W.

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

Nice Quiet Location

Overall a very positive experience. There were a few maintenance items that I would have liked to have addressed, but nothing was a show stopper. Kids had a good time, and enjoyed playing with some of the toys that were included. Beds were very comfortable and bedrooms were spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023