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Inhabit A Hobbit House!
Exterior

Inhabit A Hobbit House!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (497)
"The house is unique and cozy. The view of Lake Michigan from the front window was amazing. It is close to downtown and the beach. I would stay again"
Inhabit A Hobbit House!
BEST LOCATION in CVX! 1.5 blocks from Lake MI Beach & DOWNTOWN CHARLEVOIX!
Beach nearby

BEST LOCATION in CVX! 1.5 blocks from Lake MI Beach & DOWNTOWN CHARLEVOIX!

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (70)
"As described, great location walk to everything. Host very responsive, nice area, would stay again. No crowds, not everything was open but enough to fill a few days! Close to petosky and Mackinac."
The price is CA $208
CA $437 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
BEST LOCATION in CVX! 1.5 blocks from Lake MI Beach & DOWNTOWN CHARLEVOIX!
Charming Lakefront Cottage on Torch Lake - walking distance to Alden
Outdoor dining

Charming Lakefront Cottage on Torch Lake - walking distance to Alden

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13)
"Owner was very responsive to requests my renters."
Charming Lakefront Cottage on Torch Lake - walking distance to Alden
Cozy Retreat with Elk Lake Access
Outdoor dining

Cozy Retreat with Elk Lake Access

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (83)
"Enjoyed our stay. We will be booking this one again,"
Cozy Retreat with Elk Lake Access
MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Came for a fishing tournament on elk lake. Wives met us at the cabin . We all had a great weekend "
MAPLE COTTAGE - Lakefront on Thayer Lake in Alden with WiFi, AC
Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids
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Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (30)
"It was an amazing time; wonderful location, great host. We will definitely be coming back. Appreciate it!"
Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids
Downtown! Huge 3,000 sq. ft Historic CVX Cottage, Sleeps 16! New Central A/C!!!
Sun loungers, beach towels

Downtown! Huge 3,000 sq. ft Historic CVX Cottage, Sleeps 16! New Central A/C!!!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
"It’s an older house in great shape in an ideal location. Would stay again!"
The price is CA $415
CA $712 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Downtown! Huge 3,000 sq. ft Historic CVX Cottage, Sleeps 16! New Central A/C!!!
Charming 2-bedroom cottage with WiFi, AC in fabulous Elk Rapids
Private kitchen

Charming 2-bedroom cottage with WiFi, AC in fabulous Elk Rapids

Charming 2-bedroom cottage with WiFi, AC in fabulous Elk Rapids
Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage
Property grounds

Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"EXCELLENT ACCOMODIATIONS! THE OWNER WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND RESPONSIVE"
Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage
Torch River Retreat: The Perfect Summer Getaway – Private Dock, Beach Access & More!
Property grounds

Torch River Retreat: The Perfect Summer Getaway – Private Dock, Beach Access & More!

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53)
"Very beautiful and relaxing."
Torch River Retreat: The Perfect Summer Getaway – Private Dock, Beach Access & More!
Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water
Property grounds

Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Family had an amazing stay. The owner was very responsive and friendly."
Charming Walloon Lake Cottage on the Water
Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix.
Property grounds

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

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (38)
"cottage was nice and cozy"
Be our guests cottage Close to Lake Michigan and 10 minutes to Charlevoix.
Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub
Outdoor spa tub

Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub

Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub
Suttons Bay-Fire Pit, walk to town/beach, brewery, dining
Children's area

Suttons Bay-Fire Pit, walk to town/beach, brewery, dining

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (93)
"Great location! Very clean, we loved our stay here and look forward to coming back! "
Suttons Bay-Fire Pit, walk to town/beach, brewery, dining
3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
"Highly recommend staying here. This cottage is in a great location, within minutes of lakes. It is clean, quiet, and has all the amenities. This was the ideal location for a long weekend away from home."
3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’
Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B
Property grounds

Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42)
"Torch Lake is an Amazing place."
Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B
Walloon Lake Cottage; Minutes Walk to Water & The Village
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Walloon Lake Cottage; Minutes Walk to Water & The Village

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (74)
"The stay was great. The Resturant in the village was close and very good.Also, a short trip to Mackinac island was was great."
The price is CA $312
CA $555 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Walloon Lake Cottage; Minutes Walk to Water & The Village
ON TORCH LAKE! Open August 23-26, 2025
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, computer monitors

ON TORCH LAKE! Open August 23-26, 2025

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"Maureen was an amazing host! It was a beautiful house and we had such a great stay! Highly recommend!!"
ON TORCH LAKE! Open August 23-26, 2025
Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan
On the beach, beach towels

Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"Great property, great location. Cottage was extremely clean when we checked in."
Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan
Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.
Sun loungers, beach towels

Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"We really enjoyed our week in Norwood. The cottage was perfect for our group - my wife and I along with two of our daughters and their boyfriends. The place is bigger than it appears in the pictures. It was clean and well appointed. The deck on the back is worth the rental price all by itself. We practically lived out there when not enjoying the beach. We know the area very well, so the slightly remote location was not an issue. The beach is rocky, but we really enjoyed it and found about 100lbs...
Charlevoix Cottage: 150ft Lake Michigan Beach, Spectacular Sunsets & Dark Skies.
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Top Central Lake Hotel Reviews

Spillway Lodges

Spillway Lodges

10/10 Excellent
"property is very nice"
Pam 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Spillway Lodges