FANTASTIC LOCATION in DOWNTOWN Charlevoix-A private, quiet neighborhood-Close to beaches-stores-restaurants-marina...Minutes to wedding venues! Open floor plan for entertaining & great outdoor spaces, 3 bdrm/1 bath-Sleeps 6-Perfect for groups or couples wanting a spacious getaway! Many amenities: laundry, air conditioning, cable tv/wifi, large yard, games, porch/patio, extra parking! PEAK SEASON: June 15-August 11 Aug. 11-Labor Day: 3 NIGHT MINIMUM *some Single nights are available also!! PEAK SEASON: June 15-August 11 = 1 WEEK MINIMUM! Aug. 11-Labor Day: 3 NIGHT STAY MINIMUM Peak Season AVAILABILITY: June 15-22 June 29 - SINGLE NIGHT AVAILABLE! July 6 - SINGLE NIGHT AVAILABLE! July 28-August 4 August 4 & 5- SINGLE NIGHTS AVAILABLE! McLeod Cottage - This home-away-from-home is in downtown Charlevoix! A perfect space for a group, family, or couple’s getaway up north. Guests always comment about the fantastic location...just two blocks from the heart of Charlevoix in a quiet, private neighborhood. The Home's Space: -You will find this home to be very clean, comfortable, and accommodating! It has all the amenities you need for your stay, including air conditioning and laundry facilities. Make this your home-away from home! Settle in for breakfast using the fully equipped kitchen....or savor your coffee/tea and listen to the neighborhood wake up from the front porch! Hang out at the island, or host an outdoor dinner and drinks on the back patio. The open floor plan of the cottage works great for a family, group of friends, or a couple looking for a spacious getaway. The main living space is a fantastic area to hang out, featuring a kitchen with island and additional seating....all open to the living and dining areas. Use the cottage to host a group! - It's a great space to entertain, visit, or use as a home base for all the activities downtown. The large sectional couch is super comfy and has been known to soothe many cheering fans. :) You can spread out a board game at the coffee table....or, watch the big game/cozy up for a movie - with the 60" Smart Roku tv (includes cable, live tv stations). Each bedroom is equipped with air conditioning-fans-closets, with quality mattresses and comfortable bedding. Sleeps 6 people: Bedroom 1- 1 Queen Bedroom 2- 1 Queen Bedroom 3- 2 twins. The fully stocked kitchen includes a microwave, dishwasher, gas range, range hood, coffee maker/grinder, toaster, blender, plenty of kitchen/baking ware, etc. -Plenty of room to dine at the table, with additional seating at the island. Additional amenities include air conditioning and fans, a washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, charcoal grill, cable tv, wi-fi, Blu-ray/dvd player, board games, yard games, backyard patio and dining area, fire pit, beach toys, camping chairs, and a 3-car driveway with additional parking on the street or adjacent parking lot. Take advantage of our Outdoor spaces!: Spend your evenings relaxing on the front porch or swing, play a game of Croquet on the front lawn, grill out on the back patio, or relax by the campfire and roast s'mores in the backyard. PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), street parking, plus potential for more if needed. You can walk to everything! Just a few blocks from: -Events in the park, Bridge St. boutique shops, downtown marina, Oleson's Supermarket, movie theater, farmer's market, mushroom houses, splash pad, music concerts, local beaches, the drawbridge-Michigan beach lighthouse, channel, downtown bars & restaurants! TIP!: (We can help you with FREE bike rentals, if interested in riding bikes around during your stay). CENTRALLY LOCATED in Northern Michigan -A home base to explore: On the south side of the bridge in town, the cottage is only a short drive to many of Northern Michigan's fantastic small towns, lakes, festivals, golf courses, art shows, breweries/wineries, and outdoor recreation areas! SHORT DRIVES: -5 minutes to: Castle Farms & many of Charlevoix's wedding/function venues, Ferry Beach, Lake Charlevoix access boat ramp, golf courses, Ironton Ferry -10 minutes to: Bay Harbor, 5+ Golf Courses, the Bay View Wine/Brewery Trail, Friske Orchards, Chain-o-Lakes -30 minutes or less to: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain/Boyne Highlands, Boyne City, East Jordan, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Bellaire, ski resorts - <1 hour to: Mackinac Island & Bridge, Traverse City, Pellston airport For our WINTER TIME guests!: Break away from the hustle and bustle of the ski hills and stay in downtown Charlevoix! In addition to its own little ski hill-Mt. McSauba- (GREAT downhill skiing for kids!! - snowshoeing & candlelight hikes, too), this cottage is just a half hour drive to most SKI RESORTS- Knubs Knob, BOYNE properties, Shanty Creek, Schuss Mountain. Relax in Charlevoix and slow down the pace after a day outside! Enjoy our wintertime festivals (see Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce website), downtown boutique shops, restaurants, local candlelight hikes at Mt. McSauba, breweries/wineries, and cross country skiing-snowshoeing-hiking at Fisherman's Island State Park, just a few minutes away! We love giving our guests tips and recommendations for activities, stops, local hotspots, and unique experiences nearby...feel free to check in with us after booking! If you have more in your group that you need additional properties, just ask as we manage several properties and have two near this home...makes it great to stay connected, but still a few blocks away. Please ask if you have any questions or special requests. Our high season rental rates include minimum night stays. Please send us an inquiry if needing an alternative. Read our reviews and feel free to contact us with questions or potential needs! We want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Whole house, front and back yards, parking spaces in the driveway, in addition to parking available on the front street. Entry/access in the back entrance door. Key code will be provided before your stay. Feel free to text or call anytime during your stay if you have questions, needs, or wonderings! I always try to get back right away and live nearby. ...I love assisting guests with planning day trips or activities if they're wanting some guidance. :) You will love staying at this home while being close to all that Charlevoix has to offer. The house is in a pleasant, quiet neighborhood, and is on the south side of the bridge (much easier for accessing downtown). It is 1 1/2 blocks away from Bridge St., yet there is no road noise or busy traffic! It is a short walk or bike ride to Charlevoix's great beaches, such as Lake Michigan Beach, Lake Michigan beach access via Antrim St., & Ferry Beach. Only 3 blocks away: Free bike rentals are in several locations downtown, in addition to all Charlevoix's downtown restaurants/bars, shops, movie theater, grocery store, pharmacy, marina, the downtown park and interactive water fountain (location of concerts and art shows) is also just down the hill from the house. If staying in Charlevoix and wanting to be close to everything downtown, this neighborhood is a great place to be.