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Family-friendly vacation home in Charlevoix with a water park

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In downtown Charlevoix, this charming beach-style cottage is within walking distance to Lake Michigan's public access beach and magnificent sunsets. Enjoy evenings strolling along the docks with beautiful boats and concerts in the park. With a newly renovated kitchen, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air

Literally one block to:
Downtown
Public access beach
Magnificent sunsets over Lake Michigan
4/5 star dining
Cafe/bakery
Beaver Island Ferry
Lake Charlevoix, 2nd most beautiful lake in the USA, check it out
Located at the top of the hill on the northside (next to The Charlevoix House Bed 'n Breakfast, across from The Earl), this home has a newly renovated kitchen, freshly painted interior, and decorated in a cottage/beach style. Enjoy the enclosed Front porch, furnished, so you can open windows, enjoy the breeze and people watch. Great space to start your day enjoying a morning coffee or to unwind with a glass of wine while you make dinner plans.

Park your car for the week and walk to everything: enjoy magnificent sunsets over Lake Michigan, just one block away, as well as a public access beach to Lake Michigan.
A 4/5 star restaurant at the base of the hill on the Pine River Channel. Take a morning stroll to the cafe/bakery just across the bridge. Take the wagon and do your grocery shopping at Oleson's, just downtown.
Spend your evenings eating ice cream as you stroll along the docks enjoying the beautiful boats and concerts in the park. Enjoy sitting in the large, fenced in backyard as you watch your children play. Now offering “tipped” concierge service! Send us your grocery list and we will have it stocked and ready for your arrival.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 210000501

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Newly Decorated Hilltop Cottage House Charlevoix
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About the neighborhood

Map
Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Charlevoix Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mushroom House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪B.C. Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air located?

This family-friendly Charlevoix vacation home is located near the beach, just steps from Charlevoix Beach and Lake Michigan. North Seas Gallery and Charlevoix Circle of Arts are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Walk to Everything/Large Fenced Yard/Enclosed Front Porch/Central Air Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeanne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within walking distance to town and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay near downtown and the beach. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Wedding Stay

Very clean , close to everything- walk to everything!! Awesome if you have kids!!The wagon was a big hit and beach towels!!Others from out State & Country next door at hotel Earl made us all close.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Charlevoix gem

Great location and property. Host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Wonderful home

We had a group of 4, for my girlfriend’s 65th! Kaye went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed for our 4 night stay including picking up the cake to surprise her! Positively the perfect location for walking to dinner, shopping and sunsets every night!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

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

Great stay

We love visiting Charlevoix and staying at the Hilltop Cottage. It is always clean and well stocked with the necessities. You can easily walk into town and enjoy the beaches, dining, and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

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

Wonderful locat

We had a great vacation and loved walking into town with the kids in the wagon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Frequent Visitor

We absolutely love our stays in Charlevoix and the cottage! This place has everything we need for our trips and fits our family perfectly. We look forward to booking future visits to Charlevoix!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

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

Gorgeous location

Beautiful lake house, loved walking to the beach and into town. Perfect for our family (4 kids, ages 6 - 17) had all the beach supplies we needed. We also loved having coffee on the porch every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystle W.

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

Cute Cottage, great location!

We loved staying here! We were in town for a wedding and didn’t have a lot of down time so it was great exploring in the pockets of time we had! Literally 5 minute walk or drive. Comfy and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

MI vacation

Really enjoyed our stay in Charlevoix. Having several young children, we loved the nice big fenced in yard! The location was great too! Easy walk to Lake Michigan and downtown.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay so much! The house had everything we needed and more. Walking distance to downtown and beach. We loved the fire pit and front porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, very nice cottage. Everything was great. The 2nd floor was a little warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie c.

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

Rent this property

We loved this house in Charlevoix! The location was great, we could walk to downtown and to Michigan beach. The house was clean with plenty of room for my husband, daughter, son-in-law and 22 month old grandson. Beautiful back yard! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne L.

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

60th bday

The place was a great location and had a lot of amenities to the house. Including bicycles and beach chairs and spacious parking. Love they had beach towels for everybody.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Amazing location

We had such a great time at this cottage for our week in Charlevoix. The location is amazing and the backyard was so great for our kids to play and run around in. The house was great as we spent a lot of time on the front porch and outback. Everything else was just what we needed for our week. We look forward to returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John D., Auburn, MI

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

Easy walk to downtown

The sun porch is a great place to enjoy morning coffee. Very clean and a convenient location. Several restaurants and shops withing easy walking distance and just a short drive to a very nice beach. Upstairs bathroom is a bit small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Good

Nice home, clean and owner was very pleasant and on top of things
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi F.

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

Lovely lakeside town

I selected this property to stay at during the Charlevoix race weekend. This was the first time I had been to Charlevoix. It was a perfect location not only for race proximity, but also just a walk across the drawbridge to stores and restaurants. Our group would love to come back and stay at this property again. There was more than enough room for our families to enjoy this time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel O.

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

Hilltop Cottage is our new Happy Place!

I have only the best things to say about our stay at Hilltop Cottage. The entire experience exceeded any and all expectations! Hilltop Cottage had everything we needed (and then some), the location is out-of-this world and the host made the check-in/check-out process extremely simple and straightforward. The house has so much charm and truly felt like a home-away-from-home for our few days there. We thoroughly enjoyed playing board games, drinking coffee on the porch, campfires at night and being able to be downtown in a matter of minutes. Hilltop Cottage is our new Happy Place and we cannot wait to book our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

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

Hilltop Cottage Marathon weekend

Perfect location and home for families and small groups. We had 4 adults and 3 children (ages 4-14). The home is comfortable with plenty of space for meals and games in the dinning room and outside. We used the grill on site, lemonade stand and backyard. It is a short walk to the beach, grocery store, playground and shopping downtown. This was our second year staying at Hilltop and we will definitely come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K., Louisville, KY

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

Everything we hoped for and more!

I was the star of our sister's trip having found this gem in Charlevoix. We could easily walk to everything - shopping, coffee, the beach, etc. We loved to walk to the bridge and watch the sunset. A great base to visit Mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Petoskey. But the best part was getting back to the cottage for wine and talk on the front porch. Would book again in a minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Family vacation

We had a lovely stay at this house. The location is perfect for walking into town and the beach. Our teens loved the autonomy its proximity offered them. I was concerned that it was going to be too hot in the upstairs bedrooms but fans were provided and positioned near the AC vent, which kept it cool. Towels, beach towels, paper products, hand and dish soap were provided which was helpful. I loved spending time on the front porch in the morning and evenings. The house was equipped with everything that we needed. Thanks for sharing your home with us. We fell in love with Charlevoix!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Charlevoix

Excellent place to stay in Charlevoix!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy N.

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

Wonderful Experience

Great house with a view directly down the road from downtown Charlevoix. Quick walk to anything in town and enjoyed the drawbridge with my 4 year old daughter who loved the boats. Quick trip to multiple beaches and many things to do in the area. Loved staying here and would strongly consider returning for future family vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022