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House on Susan Lake, Charlevoix, Michigan

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mushroom House
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Castle Farms
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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Property grounds

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  • Dryer
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About the area

Charlevoix

With a stay at this vacation home in Charlevoix, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. .This vacation home is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Artform Fabricating and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Charlevoix - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mushroom House - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Castle Farms - 20 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪JAX - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Villager Pub - ‬12 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.

House on Susan Lake, Charlevoix, Michigan

8171 Shrigley Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720

3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home located on Susan Lake. Susan Lake is 5.4 miles from downtown Charlevoix. It’s a shallow, narrow lake, and flows out the northern end 2 miles emptying into Lake Michigan. Enjoy the call of loons on Susan Lake, or kayak and fish the spring-fed waters.

Campfire pit, firewood and outdoor seating is also provided. Quiet time starts at 10:00 pm when outside.

Dogs are allowed, any size, but MUST BE ON LEASH when outside. This is mandatory. My neighbors have dogs and there are free range chickens right across the road. There is a $45 pet fee.

Miles of hiking trails through untouched forest and stunning water views from hilltops nearby. Several parks with stunning views and fishing piers are also located in the area.
Greensky Hill Indian United Methodist Church is a historical site, also on the shores of Susan Lake.
LITTLE TRAVERSE WHEELWAY is a paved and non-motorized trail that stretches 26 miles from Charlevoix to Harbor Springs along the coast of Little Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. The trail is for biking, walking, running, inline skating and skiing. It has stunning views of the water, a boardwalk through a wetland and a historic section. Visit: www.trailink.com for a map and more information.
Mt. McSauba Recreation Area – 9223 McSauba Rd., Charlevoix – 4.9 miles away. Visit: www.visitcharlevoix.com/Mt-McSauba-Recreation-Area for more information.

Distance to:​​CHARLEVOIX 5.4 MILES
​​​PETOSKEY 13 MILES
​​​BOYNE CITY 15.4 MILE
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This vacation home offers designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Kathy Way

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet time starts at 10:00 pm when outside.
Dogs MUST be on LEASH at all times when outside.
If dogs are not on leash outside you will be asked to leave.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs MUST be on leash at all times outside.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children MUST be with an adult by the lake.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

House on Susan Lake, Charlevoix, Michigan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bang for your buck kind of stay

Check in was easy and communication with Kathy was clear—she told us we could stay past the checkout time, which made for a lovely last morning on our trip. The house was nestled in trees and looks out onto the lake; the views were great! The house itself was perfectly functional and we especially appreciated the coffee, thought we’d wished the listing specified that there’s no central AC (just one window unit in the living room). We visited in August and it took us 2 days to cool down the house using the unit and fans to get it comfortable for sleeping. Everything was clean, but it did smell like someone used to smoke in this house. All told though, we felt like we got a great value for our money and loved the lake front setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

We stayed here for the Starfall ball at Castle Farms. The property was beautiful, it had everything we needed and more! The location was perfect, and we truly enjoyed our stay. We have already talked about coming back since we enjoyed it so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet house on a serene lake, very convenient to Charlevoix and Lake Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Cottage is a short drive into Charlevoix. The drive was a little longer with it being venetian festival and all the traffic. That being said, it was great to be out a little ways and on lovely lake susan. Beds were comfortable, coffee, waters and toiletries were all provided which was super nice. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall the stay was great! The outdoor space is amazing and so peaceful. The house is older, but has everything you could need for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful. Restaurants,shopping,golf,hiking only a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Riley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding weekend

We stayed with family for a wedding we were all attending. The location is great to make quick trips to charleviox, petoskey or boyne
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, very clean and cute:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful quiet area

The house was perfect for me and my 2 adult daughters. Nicely furnished, clean and great outdoor area with views of the lake. Just a few minutes from Charlevoix.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and peaceful

It was a nice spot to relax and get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get-a-away

Location is convenient and close to town. There’s more amenities than listed on the description, which was a nice surprise!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very happy and impressed with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mandy r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Nice Stay, pretty fall views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion

This was a wonderful place to stay as we reunited with a friend who had moved to the UP—very comfortable, close to great places to hike, and wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Lake house

Super cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa K.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

This home provided everything we needed for our 2 night stay. Very clean and comfortable. We especially loved the quiet setting and the beautiful views of the water. The fire pit was very enjoyable as well! Excellent host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding stY

We enjoyed all of the amenities!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and quiet

All was great! Only one little thing is there was dog hair wads on the bedroom floor. Didnt hinder anytime though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing lakeside stay

We had a very relaxing stay at this lakeside cottage. It had convenient access to Charlevoix and Petoskey for all the activities we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, well equipped

Great location, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great outdoor space

Big backyard with a water view and nice fire pit— it was a great place for kids to play!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jen B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable lake house

We had a wonderful experience at this cozy lake house. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and was impeccably clean. The check-in process was smooth and easy, which was a big plus. While there is no central air, the portable AC unit in the living room and fans in the bedrooms helped cool the space, though it was still a bit humid. A few rooms had a slight musty smell, but it wasn't a dealbreaker. The real bonus was the access to a fire pit, canoe, and kayaks—though, unfortunately, we couldn’t take advantage of them due to the weather and the short length of our stay. Some of the landscaping could be trimmed back so it’s easier to access the sidewalk. Overall, it was a pleasant stay in a peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view of the lake!

Sufficient for our stay in the Charlevoix area. Quiet neighborhood and conveniently located. Missed the loons though! Kathy was readily available. My friend left her necklace and Kathy said she would mail it to us, thanks Kathy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024