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

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Charlevoix, MI
  • Fisherman's Island State Park
    6 min walk
  • Norwood Township Park
    9 min walk
  • Castle Farms
    20 min drive

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchenette, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Fisherman's Island State Park
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Charlevoix cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Gerry

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming 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)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: Please take care of droppings.

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 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
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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
charlevoix stay
cottage was nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sara V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tari R.

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

Jency L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage Close to Charlevoix
Cottage was super cozy. Very nice on the inside and location was private and quiet. Nice and relaxing and felt like home rather than a hotel. Enjoyed walking to the beach and house was located reasonably close to Charlevoix and Petoskey. My family had a great stay and enjoyed our time there. Did find communications with owner a little unclear. The number listed in the info binder was not up-to-date. And this is probably a personal preference but I did find the smell of the well water off-putting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage
You can tell a lot of love went into the design and decor of this lovely cottage. We were attending our daughter’s wedding at Castle Farms & we were on a hectic schedule, so we were in & out several times a day. However, we did find time to take wonderful walks down by the lake, even taking a cool dip in the lake waters in late September. Gerry was so kind. I will not go into the whole story, but he actually lent me his dress shoes when an unfortunate accident happened to my dress shoes right before walking my daughter down the aisle. It was a memorable week and this cottage fulfilled our needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jaymes W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We had a fantastic stay at this cottage. We brought along our small dog and had no problems at all on the property- plenty of open spaces to walk her. The online pictures of the cottage and grounds are spot on. We used the toaster and the Sur La Table oven to make bacon, hot dogs, salmon, etc. The electric cooktop was perfect for scrambled eggs. Very clean, everything we needed was there. Great communication with hosts. Gerry came by when we arrived to say hello and to make sure we were good. We do drive an EV car and he let us plug in to the outdoor outlet and we had no problems at all- no fuses blown as we kept the charge at the lowest level. You can walk down to the shore but we decided to drive there- literally took 1 minute. They had beach chairs we could use in the closet, and we did do a couple of loads of laundry with no problems at all. I would 100% stay here again. It was a lovely time! We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., Grand junction , co

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage stay
This property was a good jumping off point for our visits to Charlevoix, Torch Lake & Petosky. It shares the same driveway as the owners that live right next door. The beach was a reasonable walk from the house, very rocky but nice. Not a dealbreaker, but the screen door leading to the backyard was super difficult to work with. The sleeping arrangements work well for us and our 3 children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi A., Franklin, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
We had an amazing time at the cottage. It was the perfect location for our little family. Our dog had plenty of room to roam in the beautiful backyard. We loved the cute little kids bed, and it was the perfect place for our 11 month old to sleep since we didn’t have a crib. It was close to a quiet little beach area, a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive. We loved the feeling of being away from the city but still close enough to run into town for brunch or dinner. We made the 1.5 hour drive to see Mackinac Island and Sleeping Bear Dunes during our stay. Lisa and her dad, Jerry were the nicest hosts and we appreciated their hospitality. We can’t wait to visit the cottage again. ☺️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

walter p.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Heidi and Alex K., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gary E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great people great location!!!!!
Amazing get away from the city life!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022