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Experience the beauty of Charlevoix from ‘Bally Aran Loch’ (Gaelic for home on the lake), a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom vacation rental house located just 25 steps from the shores of Lake Michigan. This custom-designed timber house comes with 121 feet of private waterfront, breathtaking views, and a series of decks overlooking a stunning coastline! When you’re ready to venture out of the house, there is kayaking, fishing, sailing, and paddle-boarding all within minutes of your rental!
Step into the beauty of Lake Michigan from this beautiful house, located just 15 minutes from the heart of Charlevoix. Just a 1/2 mile away, you’ll find Fisherman’s Island State Park with sprawling white sand beaches for launching kayaks or strolling down miles of beach.
When it’s time to go into town, you’ll find no shortage of attractions in Charlevoix. From golf courses, craft beer and wineries, to historic Ernest Hemingway sites and Castle Farms and orchards, this town has enough to keep even the most selective vacationers entertained. The area also features multiple dining and shopping options, as well as stunning gardens and multiple seasonal events.
The house is very nice and the location is awesome. The house overlooks the lake and there was a wonderful breeze almost all of the time. You can open all the windows and listen to the waves and the rustling of the trees. The neighborhood is friendly and quiet. There is a terrific beach which is just a half mile down the road, and there were very few people at the beach -- no crowds. We also drove into Charlevoix and walked around and that was fun too.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
This house is in a fabulous location. It overlooks Lake Michigan and the area is very quiet, so you can open all the windows and let a great breeze blow through. You can even leave the windows open at night and listen to the waves and the trees rustling. (There's no AC but you don't need it with the windows open.) There wasn't any beach at the bottom of the stairs when we were there (lake levels were high), but there is an awesome beach just a half mile down the road and we built sandcastles and played in the waves. (A bit cold for me but the 4-year old loved it.) We drove into Charlevoix and walked around the wharves and shops and that was fun too.
From the owner: "We're so glad you enjoyed your vacation! Sounds like you had fun!"
The house was huge and had amazing views! The layout was also perfect for two families with kids -- two bathrooms and two bedrooms each on either side of the stairs on the second floor made for nice privacy, while the main living area on the first floor was spacious and great for hanging out as a group (and the kids loved playing pool and foosball in the basement while the grownups hung out in the living/dining area). House was super clean and the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, etc. Thanks!
Hi Beth, The owner wanted to pass this along: We're so glad you enjoyed your winter getaway and that the kids had fun. Please come back anytime!
Four of our friends from NJ who had never been "Up North" went with us to this beautiful lake home. They loved it and already talking about coming back. Thank you so much.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Hi Lynne, the homeowner would like to share this response:
We would love to see you all come back! What a treat to show your friends northern Michigan. Sounds like you all just enjoyed being together again. Come back anytime, we'd love to have you visit again!
Property was beautiful....TV's should be upgraded to smart tv's but other than that it was great.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Owner's Response: "Vacation is all about relaxation, fun, and time together! We're happy to hear it suited you and appreciate any feedback to help improve our property for guests. Thank you!"
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