Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan!

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December 2024

January 2025

TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football

5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8365 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Charlevoix, MI

Norwood Township Park
12 min walk
Fisherman's Island State Park
12 min walk
Castle Farms
22 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 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 Charlevoix from ‘Bally Aran Loch’ (Gaelic for home on the lake), a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom vacation rental house located just 25 steps from the shores of Lake Michigan. This custom-designed timber house comes with 121 feet of private waterfront, breathtaking views, and a series of decks overlooking a stunning coastline! When you’re ready to venture out of the house, there is kayaking, fishing, sailing, and paddle-boarding all within minutes of your rental!

-- THE PROPERTY --

* This property is being professionally cleaned between bookings with an anti-virulent cleaner *

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed

Step off of the small shoreline with natural ‘rock seating’ and Petoskey stones and head upstairs into this beautifully designed custom timber house with high vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring throughout, and a geothermal heating and cooling system. The spacious and open living room features a large sectional couch, gas fireplace, and plenty of windows providing ample natural light and views of Lake Michigan and the Leelanau Peninsula.

Off the living room sits a large, fully equipped kitchen with plenty of counter space, bar seating, and a polished-stone topped kitchen island. The room includes a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and an automatic dishwasher.

The adjacent dining area features a large table set for 8, and is situated next to a huge window, from which you can enjoy stunning lake views.

Head down to the basement to find a game room, which includes a full-sized pool table, and foosball table. There is also a large, plush couch in the space, perfect for relaxing between some spirited games.

When you’re ready for some fresh air, head to one of the house’s spacious decks that comes thoughtfully complete with a porch swing, a charcoal grill, and table seating. There is also easy access to the lake and a lush yard, perfect for outdoor activities or a campfire overlooking the lake.

-- THE LOCATION --

Step into the beauty of Lake Michigan from this beautiful house, located just 15 minutes from the heart of Charlevoix. Just a 1/2 mile away, you’ll find Fisherman’s Island State Park with sprawling white sand beaches for launching kayaks or strolling down miles of beach.

When it’s time to go into town, you’ll find no shortage of attractions in Charlevoix. From golf courses, craft beer and wineries, to historic Ernest Hemingway sites and Castle Farms and orchards, this town has enough to keep even the most selective vacationers entertained. The area also features multiple dining and shopping options, as well as stunning gardens and multiple seasonal events.

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- No campfires, bonfires or use of fireworks allowed
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property has a strict max occupancy of 8 guests and is enforced by the local township government. This applies to any additional overnight guests. Please respect and comply with the local township government
- NOTE: Excessive noise is prohibited at all times. Township quiet hours are between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM. Guests who fail to respect the designated quiet hours or generate noise complaints could be subject to eviction from the property
- NOTE: This property is located within a year-round lakeshore community and is more suited to groups looking for a peaceful, restful experience. The community requires noise control measures and has designated 'quiet times' at night (after 10:00). This place is ideal if you're looking to recharge in a peaceful idyllic place on the big water, but unsuitable for disruptive/noisy parties
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. You'll find features like an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 4.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
Steps from Lake Michigan and 12 minutes by foot from Norwood Township Park

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge (full size)
Microwave
Dishwasher
Freezer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

4.5 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

TV
Pool or billiards table
Table football
Games room
DVD player
Games
Stereo
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Bodyboard on site
Power boating nearby
Kayaking 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

General

Unit size: 3929 sq ft (365 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 first aid kit

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.

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Gorgeous Charlevoix Home on Lake Michigan! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Rada I., San Francisco

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Views and Spacious

We had a great time at the property. It was spacious and the views of the lake were amazing. Downside is getting down to the water -the steps were steep which was not easy for smaller children or the elderly. Also the master bedroom gets very hot on warm days and the AC doesn't quite work in that room (the rest of the house was able to get cool). Definitely in need of some upgrades including some easy fixes like new mattresses, bedding. But overall we enjoyed our experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie T.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

This was an excellent location to travel this area of Michigan. The home met all our needs and was a very relaxing setting. We would highly recommend this home to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayna B.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Beautiful home and sunsets over the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie K.

8 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay with great views! Reason for 4 not 5 stars

We enjoyed our stay at this property very much. Beautiful views of lake ( although we had rough weather for all 5 days of our stay). Loved the open up north feel of property and we all had our private spaces to retreat to. The large kitchen table was the hub of activity through much of our stay - beautiful! The owner was very responsive to a special request we had once we were staying there. Reasoning for 4 stars and not 5 -Only negative is pricing. We booked this rental last November for an out of town extended family get a way. As time got closer to our stay, I noticed the price dropped dramatically along with the exorbitant extra fees. I contacted both property management, VRBO and owner. Did not hear back from VRBO and property management until day before we were to arrive. All would not budge on pricing. This was not what we expected, as we were not staying quite at peak season and as it got closer to peak, pricing was so much lower. I may think twice prior to booking again, even though property was very nice and ideal size - due to feeling taken advantage of.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot!

Perfect location to explore the area- Charlevoix, petowy, Mackinac Island, Traverse City, Gish Town, Sleeping Bear Dunes. Come back in the evening for a peaceful spot at the house! Everything you need is here. Although the water was high, it was easy to walk on the rocks and get in the water to look for stones! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy Sanville 1.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

As Advertised

It was perfect. Will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

30 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Amazing property, amazing view. The rocks below are absolutely gorgeous. It's like a mini-national pictured rocks lakeshore. Lots of spacious rooms and seating area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The house is very nice and the location is awesome. The house overlooks the lake and there was a wonderful breeze almost all of the time. You can open all the windows and listen to the waves and the rustling of the trees. The neighborhood is friendly and quiet. There is a terrific beach which is just a half mile down the road, and there were very few people at the beach -- no crowds. We also drove into Charlevoix and walked around and that was fun too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The NJ four

Four of our friends from NJ who had never been "Up North" went with us to this beautiful lake home. They loved it and already talking about coming back. Thank you so much.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful relaxing stay

Property was beautiful....TV's should be upgraded to smart tv's but other than that it was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth/Chris H.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Charlevoix stay

Had a great time in Charlevoix. This house is a nice location if you’re looking to do both Charlevoix and Traverse City. There is no beach at the moment due to high lake levels but there is a nice local beach that is walking distance. The hosts were very accommodating! I highly recommend especially if you have a larger group.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

25 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home base for exploring Northern Michigan.

This was a magnificent, fully equipped home in which we fell in love on first visit with Northern Michigan. We loved starting and ending our days overlooking and listening to the lake from the deck, and appreciated having the use of a pair of kayaks to get out on the water as well. Given its central location we took easy day trips to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Torch Lake, Charlevoix, and Mackinac Island, but also spent a great day on the local beach which was in walking distance just down the road and along which it seemed one could walk forever. At night, we enjoyed playing pool in the downstairs game room, gathering in the great room, and playing cards around a table big enough for all of us. Can't wait to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anusha S., Denver

20 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Summer Getaway with Beach Access

Despite having poor weather during our stay, we enjoyed the house and the small beach. During a break in the rain we used the kayaks and SUP - it was great having private beach access. The house was spacious and clean, and had plenty of room for a multi-generational family. Loved the large dining table and the kitchen was well stocked. The kids enjoyed the pool table and foosball in the basement. But for me, the best part was the view of the sunset over the lake from the couch!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

18 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Paradise

The house and the grounds were great. We had a great family vacation with our adult kids and their spouses.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

30 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

We had a great stay! It was a perfect get away with my parents and best friend and their baby. It was so cold that weekend, but the cozy fire place and large living area made it perfect for wine and board games! We had a blast. The only down fall was we couldn’t get the internet to connect for the tv. But, we ended up figuring it out after talking with the hosts in time for the football game! Great stay. Will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

2 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional home and wonderful communication with owner

My daughter and her bridesmaids stayed here the weekend of her wedding. There was plenty of room, a well-appointed kitchen, WONDERFUL communication with the owners...it was the perfect place for us! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Patrick P.

20 Oct 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Smelly House

Walking into the basement the smell of mold/mildew was overpowering! It seemed to be contained in the basement until the furnace was turned on to take the chill out of the house at which time the smell went throughout the house. Upon contacting the owner about the smell they didn’t seem surprised; rather they suggested we open a window - of which there are none in the basement. As for the beach? Well, it no longer exists due to the higher water levels Lake Michigan has been experiencing the past few years. They shouldn’t be touting an amenity that no longer exists. The house was clean in appearance though the overpowering smell made you question the cleanliness. I would not recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N., Wixom, MI

2 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with great views

Our stay was wonderful at this beautiful property. House was equipped with many essential items which made it very stress free. Very clean. Sunset was amazing.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

4 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We had to change our family vacation destination at the last minute due to Florida becoming a hotspot for COVID and needed a place we could drive to instead of fly and we came across this beautiful property. Although the steep steps straight to the water and the absence of a beach you could set out chairs on were not exact ideal for a family traveling with two toddlers, the property had a nice open space along with an expansive deck so it was certainly beautiful. We. made the best of getting into the water when the waves weren’t too big (it is Lake Michigan, after all!)with all the water toys and floats available on the property:) There is also a beach 1/2 mile down the road which was a wonderful option:) The house is mostly glass in the back shaded by a good many tall trees...you can see the lake at any given time from inside the house or on the deck and the sunsets were spectacular! The Keenan’s were delightful and very helpful and very responsive to any questions or concerns we had. The house is a short drive from Charlevoix which is a great place to hop in to eat, shop, or watch the boats come and go. We had a great time...Michigan, you did not disappoint!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy E.

13 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous views and location

Gorgeous sunsets and amenities for everyone at this property. Enjoy the serenity of the sunsets by campfire after a day at the beach in nearby Elk Rapids or strolling in nearby Charlevoix. Just an hour away from the bridge easy to take a day trip over to Mackinac Island. This is a quiet Community ideal for peaceful getaways. Water levels vary but kayaks and paddle board easily can be transported to nearby beaches and local lakes, etc. we found a lot of Petosky stones and made a lot of memories!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

1 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing vacation

Lovely house in the woods on the lake. Very warm and accommodating. Well supplied. Lots of extra ammenities. Great vacation home!!!

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

1 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view, great location

This location is great. Fantastic views of Lake Michigan from the cliffs on the cliff edge deck. The house is huge for a larger group. The owners are extremely quick to reply to problems or questions. A great township park beach is a 15 minute walk and a great place to kayak on the lake. Check a map, you are centered in a fantastic area to explore. We will definitely return again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

edwin b.

25 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful view

Lovely home with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Very roomy and comfortable with all the extras you would expect (chimnea, grill, kayaks, pool table, etc). Would highly recommend staying at this home. We had only two tiny things to complain about. There was a skunk smell at night, but it could have been from the woods or several houses down, who knows. The second is the cleanliness of the kitch cabinets and floor. They were both a bit sticky and could have been cleaner. Both are nitpicky issues, and I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

9 Aug 2018

Quiet, Casual, Fun, Relaxing Lake Michigan Break

My wife and I and our four kids spent a week at this beautiful, quiet, casual home right on Lake Michigan overlooking the tip of Leelanau Peninsula and South and North Fox Islands. With five bedrooms, plus a huge great room / dining room / kitchen, and downstairs game room, everyone had space to spread out and have quiet time on their own. There is a private beach down about 40 stairs from the outer deck in the back yard. The beach was nearly covered in water while we were there but the water levels did change daily. Shallow water leading out dozens of yards into the Lake was great for splashing around and rock hunting, and we used the owner's kayaks and hobie boards Quiet town of Norwood is 15 miles south of Charlevoix - tranquility abounds - but it is only a short hop to shopping and great eating/dining/shopping in Charlevoix. The Traverse City Airport is only 40 minutes away. The Owners were extraordinarily welcoming and helpful. The dishwasher broke down and they sent a repairman right away. It needed a part so we did dishes by hand but they gave us a day's credit for our troubles. Super A#1 experience all around.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M., Hobe Sound

5 Aug 2017

Beautiful Home on the Big lake!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at "Bally Aran Loch" house on the lake. Sitting high above Lake Michigan, the views of the water throughout the day are quite spectacular culminating in beautiful sunsets. We are looking forward to our next stay.