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Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with free WiFi

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A lakeside setting with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs.
A two-story house with a large deck, surrounded by trees and a rocky shoreline.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Boyne City

On the beach.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Charlevoix and 3 miles (5 km) of Danton Family Nature Preserve. Also, Ye Nyne Olde Holles Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Peninsula Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Charlevoix - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 37 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Landings Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Happy's Taco Shop - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix

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Come to the sandy shores of Lake Charlevoix where our Lake Effect Cottage is the perfect retreat for your next getaway. Accommodating up to 10 guests, it’s an ideal escape for families or groups looking to enjoy the beauty of life on the water.
Relax and take in breathtaking lake views from your private sandy beach, where you’ll find kayaks, paddleboards, and a dock for refreshing swims in the crystal-clear water. We have a mooring for your boat too.
Great in the wintertime too- 10 mins to Ski

We live locally and are available in an emergency. Otherwise with general questions or concerns please reach out and we are always happy to help.

Located on the shores of Lake Charlevoix
5 minutes from Boyne City
14 minutes to Boyne Mountain

A car is needed.
2 parking spaces off road available.

5 minutes from Boyne City
5 minutes to the famous Landing's Restaurant
15 mins to East Jordan
30 mins to Charlevoix and Petoskey

The entire home and property are yours.


Main Floor
• Full kitchen: Stove, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Keurig and Drip Coffeepot
• Dining inside for 5
• Living room: Smart TV
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Full bathroom: Tub/shower combo
• WIFI

Upstairs
• Bedroom 2 Queen Bed
• Bedroom 3 Two bunks with Queen on bottom, twin on top- Smart TV, bean bags
• Full bathroom- tub shower combo
• Second Livingroom: Smart TV, games, books, lounge loft
• Full size laundry

Exterior
• Walk out patio to large deck
• Large outdoor dining table, umbrella
• Grill
• Expansive views of Lake Charlevoix
• Firepit and Adirondacks
• Kayaks
• Paddle Board
• Corn hole and other yard games
• Life jackets
• Dock
• Mooring for your boat




All guests must complete a Guest Rental Agreement, ID verification, and Security Deposit in order to receive Arrival Instructions. Details of the Guest Rental Agreement can be found in the House Rules.

No docking of boat at the swimming dock. Use the mooring instead.

Outdoor water activities and dock are only available during summer months (approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.7 mi (51-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix to downtown Boyne City?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Boyne City.

Lake Effect: Located on the Water of Lake Charlevoix Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Beautiful home; beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lake view, clean sandy beach and wonderful house
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with fabulous recommendations
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial weekend on Lake Charlevoix

We had a great time in Boyne City. The house was wonderful and accurate to the listing. And our host was great. She answered all our questions in a timely manner. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Atwell

Great view of lake town is close to Boyne city bands every weekend in summer boat rentals are are available
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake front property that’s exactly as pictured. House clean and tidy. All listed amenities were found. Appliances were newer & easy to use Do’s and don’t directions were clearly listed. Beds were comfortable and in room air conditioners were easy to set. Host was responsive to messages and requests
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Afternoon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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