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Beautiful Lake Charlevoix with Sandy Beach- Great For Families

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Boyne City, MI
  • Place, Horton Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Boyne City

With a stay at this vacation home in Boyne City, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Horton Bay. .This vacation home is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Boyne Mountain and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Charlevoix.
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What's nearby

  • Horton Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Odawa Casino - 20 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 42 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery & Rudbeckia Winery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sante - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Mesa Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spare Key Winery - ‬17 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.

Beautiful Lake Charlevoix with Sandy Beach- Great For Families

Read the reviews!!
Wake up to a beautiful view of Lake Charlevoix from this fully furnished home in Horton Bay on the preferred sandy north shore. Perfect for families!

Enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the view from an Adirondack chair on the porch, or at the table in the enclosed porch. The cottage is completely furnished including linens and towels for all five bedrooms and three and a half baths. The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2025. Includes all new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, double wall ovens. Or if you'd prefer to cook outside, fire up the oversized gas grill on the attached front porch. Enjoy roasting marshmallows over the large in-ground fire pit, firewood provided. Relax in the very large newer hot tub.
The cottage is also a short walk to the over one hundred year old Horton Bay General Store, with a lunch counter and dining area that can provide delicious sandwiches or old fashioned ice cream, along with other amenities.
Desirable location to Petoskey, Charlevoix and Boyne City. All within 15 minutes of the cottage. Only 5 miles to Boyne Mountain skiing. Direct access to the Boyne- Charlevoix bike path which connects to the Little Traverse Wheelway, Boyne Mountain trails and many others. Perfect spot for all access to Boyne Thunder, which passes right through Horton Bay.

All rental groups must be single family, meaning must be related by blood or marriage due to a township ordinance. No large parties or gatherings are permitted. Rental check in/ check out day is Monday during summer season. Please contact owner for further details.

Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 32

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

Starting a load of laundry is greatly appreciated by our housekeepers!

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
Note from host: NO LARGE PARTIES OR GATHERINGS PERMITTED
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

Beautiful Home on Lake Charlevoix

Beautiful Lake Charlevoix with Sandy Beach- Great For Families Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house that was well stocked with everything our family needed for two weeks. Our kids loved the beach and the hot tub.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful home in a great location. The kitchen was terrific and stocked with everything you could ever need. The beach is amazing and perfect for swimming and boating. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with sandy beach and plenty of room for the whole family. Right in the center of Charlevoix, Petoskey and Boyne City with lots to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very private. Owner was super responsive. Great layout to the house. Bedrooms on 2nd and 3rd floor with 3 full baths on the top 2 floors and a half bath on the ground floor. Worked out great so the early risers could use the kitchen, laundry, etc without worrying about waking anyone. 3 season room with a huge hot tub is awesome. Nice backyard-private with really nice fire pit with beach/lake right there. Location is really nice: easy to get to Boyne City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs to eat, shop, etc. Would highly recommend if coming to this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday getaway

We had our adult children and young grandchild (8 people) stay here for the week! What an incredible location! The beach, the dock, the well stocked house! Absolutely fabulous! This house was perfect for our family getaway! Loved taking day trips to all the cute towns within 20 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family getaway

We had a wonderful visit! The home is beautiful and in a great location! Everything is well appointed and Kelley was a wonderful host. Incredibly responsive. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Friendly Property

House was perfect for accommodating for us grandparents and our two adult sons, their spouses, and 6 young children for a week. Kitchen was well equipped, great laundry appliances, nice bedrooms, and a big porch overlooking the lake. Kids loved the clear lake water and sandy beach area. House was extremely well-stocked with nice paper goods, soaps, toiletries, etc. Just bring your bathing suit and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian and Kalli B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Location, location, location! It was the perfect location! And the view!!!!! Just Lovely!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Charlevoix

Beach front great for kids with dock and sandy shallow water. Amenities included yard games, beach chairs, sand toys, blow up toys, fire pit, and BBQ to make for an action-packed fun- filled week. A short walk to the General Store. Baguette sandwiches pricey but amazingly fresh and delicious. Owners were communicative and gracious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway!

Wonderful for all ages. Beach setting was an A! Convenient to different locations around the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

keri j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Would return!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas 2022

Stunning, secluded and great for our family Christmas celebration. We arrived to two feet of fresh snow (excellent skiing) and on the day we left it was 50 degrees. The space was exceptional and offered everything we needed. Property manager and owner were accessible and and made our stay perfect. Think we will have to come back in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location in Horton Bay

My wife and I had a group of ten...us, our two children and their spouses, and four grandchildren. We definitely filled up this house, but had a blast. The children loved the beach which was clean and not muddy like many Michigan lakes; no silt to speak of. Only complaint was step on the dock to the water was broken, and another set had the first step essentially on the surface of the water making it difficult to climb. Deck itself was beautiful, made of fiberglass (?) not wood, so no splinters. otherwise, great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Our family has been coming up to Lake Charlevoix from Texas every summer the last 12 years to escape the heat. This was our first time here and we have already booked for next summer! The location is absolutely majestic and peaceful and the house is large enough to accommodate our growing family. We hope to come for years to come! Both homeowner and property manager were very easy to get a hold of and very responsive. Definitely give the highest reviews!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg H., Rochester Hills, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a great location!

The house is perfect and the location is close to Charlevoix, Bay Harbor, and Boyne City. It is also easy to get to Petosky.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S., North Canton, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Vacation

Our family, grandparents and parents and children, had an enjoyable time at this residents. We had a beach for the preschoolers. There was a wonderful fire pit for nightly gatherings. Our son-in-law had a nice dock with a lift for his boat. Each family had their own bathroom. That was a huge asset. The teenagers watched a movie each night in the entertainment room. Our other son-in-law was able to check into work on his computer. Great internet. This residence fit all our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Beautiful Property! Lovely Area. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brook G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing as always!

We always love our week at the Lake House! Appreciated the improvements to the property, too. Thank you for sharing your lovely home on this beautiful lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Cincinnati, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

My family just spent a glorious week at this property. It was everything it billed itself as and more. The beach front property was perfect, excellent fire pit, the kitchen was well appointed, beds extremely comfortable, loved the hot tub, perfect location with quick trips to Boyne, Charlevoix, and Petoskey and the room layout fit us perfectly. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd stay - came back because it is as advertised

Great location - beautiful house - will be back !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

Liked: Cleanliness

wow Spectacular property

Great location - you feel like you have the lake to yourself. wonderful private entrance, Sandy beach, firepit was great at night. Nothing is better then sitting with a roaring fire, the waves rolling in on the shores, the wine in the hand, and the friends and laughter all under the star filled canopy. The memories can not be bought. Thank you to the hosts. P.S. there was an abundance of wood
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home and Setting

Had an outstanding family vacation. great location for family vacation. Fantastic weather all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

2021 Family Gathering

My wife and I hosted a family reunion including our 2 children, their spouses and 4 grandchildren. This Horton Bay property provided the perfect venue for our time together. The house, surrounding property and dock were spacious, well maintained and provided all the necessities required for a wonderful lake experience. The owners, Eric and Kelley, as well as the local support team were all very courteous and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

Perfect location, beautiful house we all totally enjoyed our experience at your home. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family lake house on beautiful Horton Bay

Our family rented this lovely home on Horton Bay the week of June 12-19, 2021 and we had a wonderful time! The backyard was so nice for little ones with the shallow clean water and wonderful sandy beach! Had lots of fun around the fire pit and the large grassy area was so nice for lawn games. The 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths were great for our extended family and the large pretty dining table hosted many delicious meals and card games at night. Would highly recommend this beautiful property!