Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms / Brand New Patio & Fire Pit / Hot Tub

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Boyne City, MI

Lake Charlevoix
2 min drive
Deer Lake
8 min drive
Horton Bay
9 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
50 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Experience the beauty of Northern Michigan at our 'Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix', a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home located less than a mile from downtown Boyne City and the sandy shores of Lake Charlevoix. Featuring modern updated furnishings, Central Air, and a covered back deck with a brand new patio, fire pit, and luxurious 6-person hot tub, this is the perfect vacation getaway for families, empty nesters, and friends or family reunions. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and shopping all within minutes! Less than 7 miles away from best-in-state skiing at Boyne Mountain for the winter enthusiasts and family-friendly swimming at Young State Park's beach on Lake Charlevoix.

Availability Update: we are now accepting weekly reservations for Spring and Summer of 2024! Typically 2-night minimums with discounted weekday pricing in the spring. Starting in late June, the house rents week-to-week, from Saturday to Saturday, until mid-August. Book now to schedule your trip to Lake Charlevoix!

Note: the hot tub is operational during the fall, winter, and spring (but not summer).

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Charlevoix. You'll find features like free self parking, plus a water park and a spa tub. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Splash around at the water park
Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Charlevoix and a few minutes from Peninsula Beach

This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden. Self parking is free.

Property manager

Christopher Sell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Ski

Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self-parking on site
On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Spices

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Soap
Toilet paper

Entertainment

Smart TV
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the lake
In the city centre
Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

Water park
Cycling on site
Power boating nearby
Basketball nearby
Sledging nearby
Sailing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Golf nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Fishing nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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, a first aid kit, 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms / Brand New Patio & Fire Pit / Hot Tub Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G., Fenton, MI

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall get away!

Great spot, close to so many things! We really enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit! Seems like an all season great place to go! Maybe come back in the summer! ☺️

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara B., Mason, Michigan

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Happy Place - Boyne City

A very comfortable stay near Lake Charlevoix and surrounding sites! We really appreciated the location, the deck and hot tub and the cozy couch and were amazed at all the little touches, like all the spices available, the treats you provided, and the kitchen equipment. We really wished we could have had a fire in the beautiful firepit area - it is so cozy - but there was too much wind for as dry as it has been for the past several weeks. Thank you for the great communication and comfortable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Biking weekend

Great stay! We loved exploring the area & hitting the local MTB trails. The hot tub was the perfect way to end the evenings! We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Boyne Thunder

The home was set up like our vacation home in Branson MO. we loved it and it fit our needs perfectly! location was good for us as well being so close to everything but not on top of other ppl. great time! Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, felt like home

It is hard to *not* feel right at home at the Happy Place! It had everything we needed and was very comfortable and one of the cleanest rentals we have ever stayed in. Perfect size for our family of five. Of note that we especially appreciated was the large kitchen garbage bin (most places we stay in are on the small side), tons of hooks in bedrooms/bathrooms to hang coats towels etc, comfortable beds, water bottles in the kitchen (came in handy when one of our kids realized she forgot hers at home), air purifiers in every bedroom (something we are used to at home and made for great white noise), plenty of plates/bowls/silverware, and all of the games. There is also ping pong, ladder ball, and a basketball game in the basement that was a nice surprise. The Happy Place felt private yet was a short drive to town/Boyne Mtn. We enjoyed snow tubing, cross country skiing, the Sky Bridge, Avalanche Bay, wine & cider tasting, and shopping in downtown Petoskey. This would be an awesome area to visit in the summer too. The only thing I might add to improve on the place would be blinds in the master bathroom. We would 100% return again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A great propery

The house is cozy, clean, and great location. A quick trip to Boyne mountain. Good communication

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C., Ada Michigan

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Vrbo

Perfect for our family

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERESA R.

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Grateful!

Will rent from these VRBO owners again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christina C., Livonia, MI

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and space

Stayed for a week with my husband and teenage son, and the house was a perfect fit for the 3 of us. The couch and beds were comfy; the kitchen was a great size for cooking for the week. Appreciated the grill, games and back patio. Wonderful location - quick drives into the city or Young State Park. Chris was a responsive host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property for anything you want to do!

Perfect spot for a group of us, house accommodated all our needs and then some! Really appreciate it and a great host. Thanks again we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

13 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend away

Great location. Just minutes away from downtown and Boyne Mountain. The house was very clean and had everything we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Weekend

Stayed for a nice 3 night winter weekend getaway. Perfect house for our family of 4. Plenty of games for the kids to play after getting back from Boyne Mountain. Didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub but a nice perk as well. Easy drive to the mountain while enjoying the restaurants and shops of Boyne city. Quick and friendly communication. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L., Usa

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect

This property is everything advertised and more. Great location, beautiful home, and wonderful owners who were available to help. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone in the area. Can't wait to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal “home away from home” for fall colors!

This inviting home is ideally located and only 20-25 minutes away from Charlevoix and Petosky, MI. The autumn colors were spectacular along the hills and landscape! When evening came, we snuggled in the comfortable sofa, had warm tea and enjoyed the time spent with great friends! This home can be a “home away from home”

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance S.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Place

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of extras, clean and very well provisioned. Really enjoyed out door area, the fire pit and swings. Nice location, walked to town and we enjoyed the bikes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place

Great experience. Really comfortable and well stocked home. Would recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve R., Bloomfield Hills, MI

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

GReat accommodations. Excellent location for us.

No problems. All four adults and one baby were very happy there. Thank you! Our vacation was everything we hoped for. 😃

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

An awesome house!

We felt very comfortable there. It was clean and beautifully decorated. We loved what we called the gathering room. It was huge. It was a great place for us to all hang out together. We could all fit on a large sectional and watch a movie The large kitchen and dining room were also in that open space. We could all sit there and eat together at the same time. It had a beautiful wood ceiling. We enjoyed playing vinyl records in there. The bedrooms and bathrooms worked out well for us. We had a new barbecue that was great to cook on. Our grandkids loved all of the toys. and books. It was definitely a great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with family

25 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was close to everything with a direct down the street shot to the boat launch

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect family vacation spot!

This property was easily the most accommodating rental home we’ve ever seen! We stayed with our 2 daughters along with my best and her husband and family. The hosts thought of EVERYTHING! Bikes for the whole family to ride, a huge toybox, games, lawn games,…it was just wonderful! So many personal touches that made our stay beyond comfortable, not to mention FUN! We’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

30 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowy fun at the Happy Place

This was our second time staying at the Happy Place. It was like going “home.” My kids are 3.5 and 2 and love this place as much as I do. The host gave us lots of great ideas for toddler activities during the snowy season. If you enjoy sledding, don’t miss Avalanche Park and Pond Hill Farm. When we were too tired to go anywhere, we stayed in and watched movies, cooked good food, and enjoyed the fireplace. The hot tub was a HUGE hit. We played our music a little too loudly for the neighbor’s liking, though. (If you’re looking for a spot to host raging parties, I’d suggest you keep searching!) But, if you’re looking for a cozy spot in a quiet area that’s conveniently located, beautifully decorated (especially for the holidays), and hosted by great people, The Happy Place is it!

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

27 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

We really enjoyed our stay @The Happy Place. The house is lovely. It is comfy, well decorated and well stocked. We were pleasantly surprised to find baby toys, bath toys, plates and utensils for the little ones - not to mention a large amount of board games we took advantage of. It’s very close to Lake Charlevoix and downtown Boyne City - we also spent time at nearby Boyne Mountain and Avalanche Bay Waterpark. The hosts were very responsive and super helpful with recommendations. They also supplied us with a detailed welcome guide to the property that outlined house policies as well as available local activities. We really loved the property and hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

29 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cozy!

Quaint, cozy, comfortable and nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendon H.

18 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy beautiful home & all the little details made it perfect!

We've stayed in a bunch of rental properties over the last several years and this house has risen to the top of the list. The vibe is cozy and comfortable. The sheets & towels were high quality and comfortable (you definitely don't get this at most rentals)! The owners thought of all the little details to help you feel at home and provide comfort and ease...Hooks for coats/sweaters/towels, chargers by the bed, nightlights so you can find your way at night and my girls LOVED reading the book about the Petoskey stones. We even went on a treasure hunt to the beach and were thrilled to find some of these "special" stones. We truly can't wait to come back and stay here again. The location is great - quiet street and close to everything. It was nice to have access to the garage. You could simply tell that the owners care and genuinely want you to enjoy your stay. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S., Ada, MI

17 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix will make you very HAPPY!

We had a fantastic family getaway at The Happy Place and loved everything about this vacation rental. The location is great - close to town, restaurants, and Lake Charlevoix, but located on a private road that is very quiet and peaceful. The house has the "Up North" feel that makes you immediately relax and slow down. The kitchen has everything you need, the bedrooms are spacious and have ample closet space, the mattresses are comfortable and the bathrooms are extremely clean and organized. The large sectional couch is cozy and inviting, especially after a long day of sightseeing. Ending the day with a soak in the hot tub was a highlight for all of us. Chris and Whitney are incredible hosts and have thought of everything, including a welcome gift waiting for us upon arrival that included Lake Charlevoix Coffee and Happy Place coasters! About a week before our trip, Chris sent a helpful welcome guide that included information on check-in, home access, parking, and Wi-Fi, along with fantastic suggestions for daily tips, activities, and restaurants. This was so helpful, especially when deciding where we wanted to go for dinner. We will be back to The Happy Place and are so thankful to Chris and Whitney for sharing this special place with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021