⛱️ 2 miles to BEACH ACCESS 🚤 .5 miles to BOAT LAUNCH 💧 Hot tub 👀 AMAZING lake view 🔥 Fire pit 🏂 Year-round recreation 🥩 BBQ Grill 🐾 Pets welcome (MUST reserve at Guests > Pets) 🧩 KIDS' games nook 🕶️ HUGE yard with hammocks 🛜 Fast WiFi (104 Mbps) 💻 Dedicated Workspace ⛷️ 7.5 Miles to Boyne Mountain Ski Resort 🏰 10.1 Miles to Castle Farms Explore winter + summer adventures around this stunning Lake Charlevoix home! Perfect for groups or families. NO lake access across the street. With gorgeous lake views from practiaclly every room, a huge backyard with mixed shade and sun, a hot tub, fire pit, and fireplace, this home offers a heartwarming year-round retreat for up to 8 guests. You'll be treated to a gracious experience with comfy bedrooms, lightning-fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and easy access to local attractions. Picture your group floating on azure lakes, or enjoying a five-star view after a full afternoon of swimming at the four-season water park, ice skating, sledding, or skiing the slopes, then sipping refreshing beverages by the fire or sampling the northern charm of premier area shops and eateries. Positioned near top attractions and hosted by a responsive team, your dream vacation awaits! ***PLEASE NOTE THE SHORE AND DOCK ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THIS HOUSE ARE NOT PART OF THE RENTAL.*** 🌟🌟 QUICK FEATURES 🌟🌟 🔐 Easy check-in with a smart lock code 📺 Every room has a Smart TV 👶 Pack n play & high chair 👶 Baby bath & rinse cup 🧷 Baby Gates & Outlet Covers 🅿️ Free on-site parking for 5 vehicles 🌟🌟 MAIN LIVING AREA 🌟🌟 📺 Smart TV ♟️ Board games and books 🔥 Gas fireplace 🎵 Record player 🛋️ Comfy sofa & lounge chair 🪑 Dining table seats 8 🌟🌟 KITCHEN 🌟🌟 🧑‍🍳 Kitchen island with 4 bar stools ☕️ Coffee bar ⏲️Toaster, microwave, mixer, crock pot 🧑‍🍳Refrigerator/freezer, oven 🥄 Utensils, cookware, dinnerware, & glassware for 10 🥤 Kid-friendly plates, bowls, & cups for 2 🌟🌟 SUN ROOM 🌟🌟 👀 Panoramic lake view 🛋️ Comfy seating for 6 BEDROOM #1: PRIMARY SUITE (2nd floor) 🛌 King bed 💻 Dedicated workspace 🚿 En suite shower 📺 Roku smart TV BEDROOM #2: GREEN BEDROOM (1st floor) 🛌 Queen bed 📺 Roku smart TV BEDROOM #3 (2nd floor) 🛌 King bed / twin bunk over / twin trundle bed under 🛌 Twin bunks 📺 Roku smart TV 🌟🌟 ENTERTAINMENT NOOK (2nd floor) 🌟🌟 ☑️Bean bag chairs for 4 📺 Roku smart TV 🌟🌟 HOT TUB / PRIVATE YARD 🌟🌟 💧Hot tub 🧺 Pool towels 🍔BBQ grill 🍽️ Picnic table seats 6 🪵 Fire pit seats 8 (we supply the wood!) 🌞 Lounge chairs seat 6 (seasonally available) 🧺 LAUNDRY: High efficiency washer and dryer with ironing board & iron 🌟🌟NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES🌟🌟 🏋️‍♀️ Day use fitness center 🏐 Sand volleyball 💦Young kids’ splash pad 🍕Pizza place 🛝 Playground 🍤 The Pointe Fish and Grill 🛒 Sundry shop HOW FAR ARE ATTRACTIONS? (in miles) 🚗 Boyne Mountain Resort: 7.5 🚗 Castle Farms: 10.1 🚗 Boat Launch: .5 Mile 🚗 Whiting Beach: 2 🚗 Tannery Beach: 1.7 🚗 Peninsula Beach: 2.6 🚗 Youngs State Park: 5.7 🚗 Avalanche Preserve: 3 🚗 The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix: 7.9 🚗 Jordan Valley Wedding Barn: 9.2 🚗 Shorts Brewing Company: 24 🚗 Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark: 8.3 🚗 Schuss Mountain: 30 🚗 Petoskey 18.3 🚗 Charlevoix 21 🚗 Mackinaw City 54 🚗 Gaylord 29 🚗 Bellaire 24 🚗 Traverse City 57 🐾🐾PET FRIENDLY🐾🐾 Please note this is a pet friendly place. We have a high-quality vacuum and thoroughly clean all high touch surfaces, but if you have severe allergies, this probably isn’t the right place for you. 🎣🎣LAKE ACCESS🎣🎣 THE SHORE AND DOCK ACROSS THE ROAD BELONG TO OUR NEIGHBORS. THEY ARE NOT PART OF THIS RENTAL. Crossing the road to the shore across from our place is trespassing. The good news? The best public beaches anywhere around are 2 miles to the left and to the right of this house, and a self serve boat launch is just .4 miles to the left. 🌟🌟 THE NEIGHBORHOOD 🌟🌟 The Boyne City area is one of the most popular winter and summer resort communities in the upper Midwest. If you've ever visited here, you see why our small town won the national Great American Main Street award a few years back. Featuring an extraordinary 56 miles of shoreline, Lake Charlevoix is one of the largest inland lakes in Michigan. Within just 3 miles of our door, you'll find gorgeous beaches, a boat launch, lakeside dining, a water playground for children, day-use gym facilities, sand volleyball, and a sundry shop for life's little necessities. Our keyless entry system makes the check-in process hassle free by utilizing a unique and secure door code for each guest. Just enter your code, then enjoy sole access to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house on 1+ acres of pure bliss. We want to make sure your stay is unforgettable! We're happy to offer local tips and recommendations on this awesome area. We are highly responsive to messages during our business hours from 7am-8pm daily. If you require assistance in person, we are readily available to help you. Nestled in a serene lakeshore neighborhood, our retreat is surrounded by lush, tree-lined streets and elegant homes. Savor delectable meals at two acclaimed restaurants that are but a stroll away. Launch your boat into the glistening waters from the nearby ramp, and maintain your physique at the fitness club nearby. Immerse yourself in the idyllic lifestyle of the remarkable lakeside neighborhood surrounding the Lakeshore Cottage. While our property DOES NOT offer on-site dock or lake access, you'll find convenient options just a stone's throw away: - Somerset Pointe, a public boat launch, is a mere 0.4 miles down the road—super easy access for boating enthusiasts. Even more launches are located within a 10-minute drive. - Stunning sandy beaches at Whiting Park Beach are just 2 miles away. Numerous others to explore within a short 10-minute drive. Check-in time is after 4:00 pm and check-out time is before 10:00 am. We may be able to accommodate an early check-in for an additional fee. Hot Tub: The hot tub is cleaned every week. The technician may need to let himself in to the back yard area to perform the quick maintenance. He will not need to enter the house. Smoking of any kind is not permitted at this property. This includes vaping. Travel Insurance: consider purchasing travel insurance for cancellations and weather concerns as we are unable to issue refunds for cancellations due to inclement weather or travel delays.