Cottage on Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City, 2nd best lake in USA! Shore Station | Cottage in Boyne City

10.0 (67 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Boyne City Cottage | Cottage on Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City, 2nd best lake in USA! Shore Station

2 Bedroom Cottage in Boyne City

This home is on 130' of beach on Lake Charlevoix, just 4 miles from Boyne City. Lake Charlevoix finished 2nd in a nationwide contest in 2012 for 'prettiest lake in the USA'. The cabin has a 100' deck with spectacular lake views, and adjoins a 115+ acre park with hundreds more feet of sandy beach to comb. This retreat has been in the same family for over 4 decades, but has been updated to add all the creature comforts of a condominium without all the other hustle & bustle that large complexes entail. The interior is all wood and a dock comes along with the rental, with boat launches nearby if you choose to bring your own watercraft. Lake Charlevoix is the 3rd largest inland lake in Michigan, and provides great fishing and boating, with access to Lake Michigan. The Boyne area is a four season resort with not just summer beach activities, but fall hunting, winter skiing & snowmobiling, spring 'mushroomin' and a reputation as the golf mecca of the upper Midwest. Traverse City and a major airport is one hour south, with Mackinac Island or the 'U.P.' the same distance north.
Location: The Boyne City area is the primary vacation destination for the midwest. It is a four season locale with abundant lakes for summer breaks, fall colors and hunting in autumn, winter skiing/snowboarding and snowmobiling, and spring 'mushroom capitol of the world'. It is a 4 hour drive from Detroit and 6 hours from Chicago. Canada is just 2 hours away. If you enjoy the beauty of hills/trees/lakes and like to 'get away from it all', but don't have the time to reach remote areas, this is an ideal spot to visit. Traverse City is the closest 'metropolis' an hour away, but an hour the other direction puts you on Mackinac Island 'somewhere in time' where vehicles are not allowed. Lake Charlevoix is a deep water fishing and boating mecca that connects to Lake Michigan, and is the premier inland lake in Michigan. After one vacation you likely will look for a second or retirement home here. Charlevoix County has for its history the only 'kingdom' ever set up on US soil: on Beaver Island.
Amenities: This is a second generation family owned cottage that was completely renovated to add the creature comforts of a 'condo', but you can enjoy a place 'all to yourself' with this home. It is located on 130' of sandy beach with 100' deck to enjoy an unbelievable view of a large inland lake. A dock and shore station is included, and nearby boat launches allow you to bring your own watercraft if that is your choice. We adjoin a 115 acre park with camping and lots more beach for you to comb or trails to hike. The cottage sleeps 6/7, depending on how you fill one double bed. We have cable TV but doubt you'll have the time or inkling to watch, with the beauty of your surroundings, and the abundance of things to do & see. We are close to everything in the north, but far enough away to make this truly feel like a 'getaway' place.

Cottage on Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City, 2nd best lake in USA! Shore Station is located in Boyne City. Cottage on Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City, 2nd best lake in USA! Shore Station provides accommodation, featuring TV, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cottage on Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City, 2nd best lake in USA! Shore Station has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Boyne City has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Boyne City, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Wood stove
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 912 sq ft (85 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Phone
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing
  • Ski privileges

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

steve c.
Aug 2, 2025 11:38:47 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Round 2 at “The Shack” did not disappoint! We were so impressed with Kevin and this home from our last stay that we booked again. Once again we had an amazing week on the lake. You can not beat the view from the dock. We will be back!
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