With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Boyne City, within a 15-minute drive of Boyne Mountain and Old City Park. .This vacation home is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Boyne Heritage Center.
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
Boyne Mountain - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
SkyBridge Michigan - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
BC Lanes - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Eagles Nest - 11 min drive
Boyne Falls E-Z Mart - 10 min drive
Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - 2 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.
Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub
Experience the beauty of Northern Michigan at our 'Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix', a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home located less than a mile from downtown Boyne City and the sandy shores of Lake Charlevoix. Featuring modern updated furnishings, Central Air, and a covered back deck with a brand new patio, fire pit, and luxurious 6-person hot tub, this is the perfect vacation getaway for families, empty nesters, and friends or family reunions. Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and shopping all within minutes! Less than 7 miles away from best-in-state skiing at Boyne Mountain for the winter enthusiasts and family-friendly swimming at Young State Park's beach on Lake Charlevoix. NOTE: the hot tub is operational during the fall, winter, and spring (but not summer).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and a hot tub.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property manager
Christopher Sell
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
On a lake
Things to do
Bicycles
Water park
Basketball nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Winery tours nearby
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
General
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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Happy Place @ Lake Charlevoix: 3 Bedrooms + New Patio & Fire Pit + Hot Tub Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelli G.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and perfect location
Highly recommend! Perfect location for exploring the area, and the house was super clean and comfortable.
Kelli G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Joel H.
28 Mar 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great area but place could use some tlc..
Not sure what the 160 cleaning fee is actually cleaning as we unfortunately found beer cans and highnoons on the lawn off the deck, stain on kitchen counter, rx pills found in two spots, the largest cobweb i have seen in a rental above kitchen cabinets and basement stairway like they have never been swept (we swept it). Location was great but this place could use some tlc and a better cleaning service... The kitchen table is particle board and about to crumble.. it almost fell apart as screws were dropping on the floor and wont screw back in.. rooms were spacious and kitchen was useful but for this price i would suggest a happier and cleaner place..
Joel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
diane s.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
family get away
nice place slept all of us fine
diane s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marcie G., Fenton, MI
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall get away!
Great spot, close to so many things! We really enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit! Seems like an all season great place to go! Maybe come back in the summer! ☺️
Marcie G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Tamara B., Mason, Michigan
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Happy Place - Boyne City
A very comfortable stay near Lake Charlevoix and surrounding sites! We really appreciated the location, the deck and hot tub and the cozy couch and were amazed at all the little touches, like all the spices available, the treats you provided, and the kitchen equipment. We really wished we could have had a fire in the beautiful firepit area - it is so cozy - but there was too much wind for as dry as it has been for the past several weeks. Thank you for the great communication and comfortable stay.
Tamara B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kara D.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Biking weekend
Great stay! We loved exploring the area & hitting the local MTB trails. The hot tub was the perfect way to end the evenings! We’ll be back!
Kara D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Boyne Thunder
The home was set up like our vacation home in Branson MO. we loved it and it fit our needs perfectly! location was good for us as well being so close to everything but not on top of other ppl. great time! Thank you!
Michael H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, felt like home
It is hard to *not* feel right at home at the Happy Place! It had everything we needed and was very comfortable and one of the cleanest rentals we have ever stayed in. Perfect size for our family of five. Of note that we especially appreciated was the large kitchen garbage bin (most places we stay in are on the small side), tons of hooks in bedrooms/bathrooms to hang coats towels etc, comfortable beds, water bottles in the kitchen (came in handy when one of our kids realized she forgot hers at home), air purifiers in every bedroom (something we are used to at home and made for great white noise), plenty of plates/bowls/silverware, and all of the games. There is also ping pong, ladder ball, and a basketball game in the basement that was a nice surprise. The Happy Place felt private yet was a short drive to town/Boyne Mtn. We enjoyed snow tubing, cross country skiing, the Sky Bridge, Avalanche Bay, wine & cider tasting, and shopping in downtown Petoskey. This would be an awesome area to visit in the summer too. The only thing I might add to improve on the place would be blinds in the master bathroom. We would 100% return again!
Stephanie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason L.
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A great propery
The house is cozy, clean, and great location. A quick trip to Boyne mountain. Good communication
Jason L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara C., Ada Michigan
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vrbo
Perfect for our family
Barbara C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
TERESA R.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Grateful!
Will rent from these VRBO owners again!
TERESA R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Christina C., Livonia, MI
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and space
Stayed for a week with my husband and teenage son, and the house was a perfect fit for the 3 of us. The couch and beds were comfy; the kitchen was a great size for cooking for the week. Appreciated the grill, games and back patio. Wonderful location - quick drives into the city or Young State Park. Chris was a responsive host.
Christina C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brett S.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for anything you want to do!
Perfect spot for a group of us, house accommodated all our needs and then some! Really appreciate it and a great host. Thanks again we will be back!
Brett S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann S.
13 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
Great location. Just minutes away from downtown and Boyne Mountain. The house was very clean and had everything we needed!
Mary Ann S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric P.
12 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Weekend
Stayed for a nice 3 night winter weekend getaway. Perfect house for our family of 4. Plenty of games for the kids to play after getting back from Boyne Mountain. Didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub but a nice perk as well. Easy drive to the mountain while enjoying the restaurants and shops of Boyne city. Quick and friendly communication. Highly recommend.
Eric P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joe L., Usa
1 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
This property is everything advertised and more. Great location, beautiful home, and wonderful owners who were available to help. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone in the area. Can't wait to return.
Joe L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette P.
17 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal “home away from home” for fall colors!
This inviting home is ideally located and only 20-25 minutes away from Charlevoix and Petosky, MI. The autumn colors were spectacular along the hills and landscape! When evening came, we snuggled in the comfortable sofa, had warm tea and enjoyed the time spent with great friends! This home can be a “home away from home”
Jeanette P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Constance S.
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Place
We enjoyed our stay. Lots of extras, clean and very well provisioned. Really enjoyed out door area, the fire pit and swings. Nice location, walked to town and we enjoyed the bikes.
Constance S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brad L.
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Great experience. Really comfortable and well stocked home. Would recommend!
Brad L.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve R., Bloomfield Hills, MI
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
GReat accommodations. Excellent location for us.
No problems. All four adults and one baby were very happy there.
Thank you! Our vacation was everything we hoped for. 😃
Steve R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
An awesome house!
We felt very comfortable there. It was clean and beautifully decorated. We loved what we called the gathering room. It was huge. It was a great place for us to all hang out together. We could all fit on a large sectional and watch a movie The large kitchen and dining room were also in that open space. We could all sit there and eat together at the same time. It had a beautiful wood ceiling. We enjoyed playing vinyl records in there. The bedrooms and bathrooms worked out well for us. We had a new barbecue that was great to cook on. Our grandkids loved all of the toys. and books. It was definitely a great place to stay.
It was close to everything with a direct down the street shot to the boat launch
Kirk
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jillian S.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect family vacation spot!
This property was easily the most accommodating rental home we’ve ever seen! We stayed with our 2 daughters along with my best and her husband and family. The hosts thought of EVERYTHING! Bikes for the whole family to ride, a huge toybox, games, lawn games,…it was just wonderful! So many personal touches that made our stay beyond comfortable, not to mention FUN! We’ll be back!
Jillian S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
30 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Snowy fun at the Happy Place
This was our second time staying at the Happy Place. It was like going “home.” My kids are 3.5 and 2 and love this place as much as I do. The host gave us lots of great ideas for toddler activities during the snowy season. If you enjoy sledding, don’t miss Avalanche Park and Pond Hill Farm.
When we were too tired to go anywhere, we stayed in and watched movies, cooked good food, and enjoyed the fireplace. The hot tub was a HUGE hit. We played our music a little too loudly for the neighbor’s liking, though. (If you’re looking for a spot to host raging parties, I’d suggest you keep searching!) But, if you’re looking for a cozy spot in a quiet area that’s conveniently located, beautifully decorated (especially for the holidays), and hosted by great people, The Happy Place is it!
Amy W.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Taylor F.
27 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We really enjoyed our stay @The Happy Place. The house is lovely. It is comfy, well decorated and well stocked. We were pleasantly surprised to find baby toys, bath toys, plates and utensils for the little ones - not to mention a large amount of board games we took advantage of. It’s very close to Lake Charlevoix and downtown Boyne City - we also spent time at nearby Boyne Mountain and Avalanche Bay Waterpark. The hosts were very responsive and super helpful with recommendations. They also supplied us with a detailed welcome guide to the property that outlined house policies as well as available local activities. We really loved the property and hope to return!