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Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix.

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Fisherman's Island State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwood Township Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, John and Barbara Hazelworth Nature Preserve
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the area

Charlevoix

A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of Charlevoix, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Fisherman's Island State Park. .This cottage is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Torch Lake and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from George & Marion Light Nature Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • George & Marion Light Nature Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Norwood Township Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • John and Barbara Hazelworth Nature Preserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Castle Farms - 16 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friske Orchards Farm Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pigs Eatin' Ribs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Antrim Dells Restaurant - ‬11 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.

Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix.

Tucked away in historical Norwood Village, this charming cottage close to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan is romantic, quiet, clean,. Everything provided for a peaceful, beautiful stay. Centrally located and close to Charlevoix (8 minutes north) and Torch Lake (10 minutes south). 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan and beautiful beach. Charming historical farmhouse cottage.

We have a 3 acre area to enjoy your walks or simply to sit out and enjoy your morning coffee/tea.

We have the rate for 2 adults with up to 3 children under the age of 17 years old free. After two adults there is a $50.00 charge per person over the age of 18 years old. We can only accommodate 4 adults at any time. The maximum allowance is 5= no more than 4 adults at any point in time. There is parking for 2 cars only.

*Please note there is a Cuisinart double induction cooktop for cooking/heating in kitchen. There is also a Sur La Table unit for baking/air frying. Also Keurig coffee maker and microwave.

Any stay over 7 days is eligible for 10% discount on the cottage rate.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Please take care of droppings.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick T., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful and convenient location short walk to a quiet Township Park right on Lake Michigan!
Short 7 minute walk to this view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness

NOT air conditioned

Messages I sent to host, rec’d no replies.Wed pmHi Gerry. When you get a chance can you tell me how to get the ceiling fan on in the living room? It’s a little stuffy & there’s no air circulation.Otherwise, cottage is super cute & very clean!Thu amOr if it doesn’t work is there another tower fan we could use downstairs to circulate air? It’s very very stuffy.Fri amDesperately need a fan downstairs, Gerry! The one upstairs is necessary to keep the bedroom & bathroom tolerable.Fri pmThank goodness for one air conditioned room; otherwise this house would be intolerable it’s so hot. The TV in the air conditioned room has no signal so we can be cool but not entertained. Listing this house as “air conditioned” is incredibly misleading. So much for truth in advertising, Gerry. I’m extremely disappointed in the lack of response when I first requested instructions (23 hours ago) on activating the living room ceiling fan or to my additional messages requesting an additional fan. Sat amWe’ve been using VRBO for nearly 20 years, but this is the first time we’ve ever experienced an absolutely silent, non-communicative host. Extremely disappointed in the lack of response & the fact that the house was unbearably hot with the exception of one bedroom. Even that unit struggled to keep it cool but it was better than the rest of the house. This listing should not have “air conditioning” on it. The review I leave will be truthful in hopes to warn future guests. Deceptive listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Washer and dryer were no working (we were informed that would be the case). AC is only in one room upstairs - downstairs would get pretty humid and warm during the day while we were out and about. The room with the AC would get quite cold when it was in use. Screen door onto deck didn't fir real well, but we could close it. Massage chair didn't work either (not a real issue, but thought you would like to know. Very nice place to stay, close to everything we did while up there.Steve Kile
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Cleveland, Oh

Liked: Cleanliness
Older cottage that has been restored very nicely. Bedrooms were large and comfortable. The outside was very spacious and soooo quite. You can walk to the beach and yet was very close to Charlevoix. Gerry was a great host and saw to our every need.Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful retreat

This lovely cottage in the town of Norwood is just a few shorts block with a quiet an idyllic beach. We had the best of life in a very quiet and idyllic town with the convenience of downtown Charlevoix just a short drive away. The hosts provided all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

charlevoix stay

cottage was nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

This is not just a comfortable house located in a quiet neighorhood, but it is also a beautiful house. Everything is first rate. It is the sort of house that feels like it is someone's home, with everything just as you would want it. The beds are comfortable, the linens plush. The house is small, but fine for us. Kitchen is a little small, but perfectly adequate. Eveeything is as described, in fact even exceeding my expectations. Really, this is a lovely piece of property. perfect for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy clean cottage.

Second time to the cottage and want to come back next summer. Great Lake MI beaches nearby. Cottage is in a beautiful setting and is equipped with everything you need.😎👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tari R.

Conveniently located cottage

Overall our stay met our expectations. We could do all the things we came to this area to do. The community “dog friendly” beach around the corner was an extra bonus. Plenty of linens and towels plus a supply of toiletries were available. Our only concern was the refrigerator never got down to the proper temperature, the freezer was fine though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jency L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage Close to Charlevoix

Cottage was super cozy. Very nice on the inside and location was private and quiet. Nice and relaxing and felt like home rather than a hotel. Enjoyed walking to the beach and house was located reasonably close to Charlevoix and Petoskey. My family had a great stay and enjoyed our time there. Did find communications with owner a little unclear. The number listed in the info binder was not up-to-date. And this is probably a personal preference but I did find the smell of the well water off-putting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay in Charlevoix Area

My family had a wonderful stay in the Charlevoix area -- hosts were responsive and helpful and the home was comfortable and well-apportioned. This was our second stay at the cottage and we would recommend it to anyone heading to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay!

Gerry and his daughter do a great job of making sure their customers are well taken care of! Our Huskys love being there! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cottage

You can tell a lot of love went into the design and decor of this lovely cottage. We were attending our daughter’s wedding at Castle Farms & we were on a hectic schedule, so we were in & out several times a day. However, we did find time to take wonderful walks down by the lake, even taking a cool dip in the lake waters in late September. Gerry was so kind. I will not go into the whole story, but he actually lent me his dress shoes when an unfortunate accident happened to my dress shoes right before walking my daughter down the aisle. It was a memorable week and this cottage fulfilled our needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jaymes W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Quiet Location

Overall a very positive experience. There were a few maintenance items that I would have liked to have addressed, but nothing was a show stopper. Kids had a good time, and enjoyed playing with some of the toys that were included. Beds were very comfortable and bedrooms were spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

Very well organized with a binder listing all needed information. Clean, beautiful, and a gracious host. Thank you for making our time in Charlevoix delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay! It was a very cozy house. I only wish there ac was better in the second bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerri D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, Calming, Country, Cottage

The Cottage was very charming, tastefully decorated, and we loved it! The hosts provided everything we needed and more. The beds were very comfortable. There were nice views from all the windows, of the garden, flowers, trees, and greenery. The Lake Michigan beach was nearby and wonderful. We will definitely be back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

We had a fantastic stay at this cottage. We brought along our small dog and had no problems at all on the property- plenty of open spaces to walk her. The online pictures of the cottage and grounds are spot on. We used the toaster and the Sur La Table oven to make bacon, hot dogs, salmon, etc. The electric cooktop was perfect for scrambled eggs. Very clean, everything we needed was there. Great communication with hosts. Gerry came by when we arrived to say hello and to make sure we were good. We do drive an EV car and he let us plug in to the outdoor outlet and we had no problems at all- no fuses blown as we kept the charge at the lowest level. You can walk down to the shore but we decided to drive there- literally took 1 minute. They had beach chairs we could use in the closet, and we did do a couple of loads of laundry with no problems at all. I would 100% stay here again. It was a lovely time! We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., Grand junction , co

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cozy cottage

Really enjoyed 2 nights at cozy cottage in Norwood. Wish we could have stayed longer. Lisa was easy to communicate with and answered questions I had. She left us goodies when we arrived! The cottage was very clean we would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

My husband and I were on the first leg of a six week trip. We absolutely loved the cottage. Lisa was very helpful and responsive. All the little treats were a great touch. Charlevoix is a quaint little town. We had so much fun exploring the area Tom and Deb
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Cottage Close to SO Much

Wonderful unique and custom cottage that our fam of four loved. This area has so much to offer yet we were still drawn back to the comfort of the cottage. Photos don’t do it justice, plenty of space, close to Antrim Creek Natural Area, breweries, Charlevoix, preserves, beaches, and a five minute walk to Lake MI. Host was wonderful, loved it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage stay

This property was a good jumping off point for our visits to Charlevoix, Torch Lake & Petosky. It shares the same driveway as the owners that live right next door. The beach was a reasonable walk from the house, very rocky but nice. Not a dealbreaker, but the screen door leading to the backyard was super difficult to work with. The sleeping arrangements work well for us and our 3 children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi A., Franklin, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family getaway

We had an amazing time at the cottage. It was the perfect location for our little family. Our dog had plenty of room to roam in the beautiful backyard. We loved the cute little kids bed, and it was the perfect place for our 11 month old to sleep since we didn’t have a crib. It was close to a quiet little beach area, a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive. We loved the feeling of being away from the city but still close enough to run into town for brunch or dinner. We made the 1.5 hour drive to see Mackinac Island and Sleeping Bear Dunes during our stay. Lisa and her dad, Jerry were the nicest hosts and we appreciated their hospitality. We can’t wait to visit the cottage again. ☺️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023