Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(6 Ratings)

House in Chikaming Township, MI

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Chalet Du Bois

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Experience a getaway like no other at this architect-designed and built Timber Frame home! Offering plenty of space to bring your entire family along and a relaxing hot tub right behind the home, this retreat is all about charm and convenience. The open floor plan seamlessly combines the kitchen, living room, and dining room to enhance togetherness during your trip. Unbelievable floor-to-ceiling windows are the star of the living space, letting you all admire incredible tree views. Gather around the fireplace for a snuggly afternoon at home. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances and all the cooking essentials to prepare mouth-watering meals, refreshing beverages, and more.

The screened-in porch is the perfect hidden place to enjoy a time on your own with a good book in hand, to listen to music, or to enjoy the marvelous surrounding views. Even though you might be on vacation, we know that sometimes work can't wait, and that's why Chalet Du Bois is conveniently equipped with a desk workspace to finish up remote work. Downstairs is where most of the fun is at. Featuring another living area with a flatscreen TV with cable, a Queen sofa bed, bunk beds, and your very own pool table, there's no room for boredom here. Additional entertainment can be had in the game/music room with board games, puzzles, an electric piano, and guitar. Enjoy the outdoors at the firepit or grilling something delicious on the gas grill available. Plus, the beach is just steps away, so get ready to enjoy Lake Michigan and nightly sunsets!

Tour the area and discover local attractions like Harbert Swedish Bakery, casual and dine-in restaurants, and a supermarket for all your needs are less than five miles away from the home. Convenience and comfort is at your fingertips when you book this fantastic vacation rental!

THINGS TO KNOW
An outdoor shower is provided; please rinse off when returning from the beach.
To use streaming services, guests must log in with their own credentials.
A 4x4 is required to reach this home in winter, but it is accessible for most vehicles most times of year.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 30 years of age to book. Guests under 30 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Family friendly

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

39.2 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

39.8 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

42.7 mi

Studebaker National Museum

38.6 mi

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Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(6 Ratings)

House in Chikaming Township, MI

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Family friendly

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Notre Dame Stadium

39.2 mi

Indiana Dunes State Park

39.8 mi

Indiana Dunes National Park

42.7 mi

Studebaker National Museum

38.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(6 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Our family had a great time at the house. Plenty of room for everyone, very short walk to the beach. (Be ready for the 62 stairs to go down to the beach.) Our only regret is that, when we went online to try to book the house for one of a couple of periods next summer, everything was booked.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

This property was remarkable! When I read “steps to beach” I wasn’t sure how close it actually was… it is less than a block! We made multiple trips a day and even would run back to the house for sunglasses or an extra towel. The house itself is just beautiful and the kids enjoyed the hot tub every day. The outdoor shower (that has warm water!) was used more than any of the showers in the house. I loved having a little music room and the tv and pool table in a separate area downstairs. Our tv addicted family had to adjust to having just one tv in the house, but it was nice to slow down and just enjoy each other. Oh! And the screen porch! Loved it every morning and any other time I just wanted to peacefully sit. The only (small) concern was the jacuzzi tub upstairs. I knew it would be a gamble to try it out, but it seems the jets need to be cleaned and the plug for the tub needs some sort of handle because it’s nearly impossible to pull it out when it is suctioned in. Everything else was lovely! And there was an amazing hot tub so we really didn’t need the jacuzzi. Looking forward to return!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Property is a short walk (2 minutes) to public beach access at Cherry Beach. Excellent location, home is well stocked and exceptional. Beach items in garage were helpful. I would return here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

This “bucket list” vacation had one primary goal: attempt to closely duplicate the location, activities and feelings I had as a child visiting my grandparents’ nearby cottage, and to share these experiences with my children and grandchildren. Chalet du Bois provided EVERYTHING I’d hoped for and MORE: beautiful wide beach with a very short walking distance from the house (so even the little kids and seniors could make several trips back and forth every day); house nestled in the woods with a screened porch; plenty of space for 10 people from ages 4-70. We arrived to find the house very clean and true to its description. The floor-to-ceiling windows made us feel we were right in the middle of the woods as we watched cardinals and blue jays fly by! There were plenty of bathroom towels (1 complete set for each person). The kitchen was well-appointed; nice large washer and dryer; huge back deck allowed our entire group to gather and we took great advantage of the warm-water outdoor shower to wash off the sand. There was also a clever foot-washing station by the front door. Morning coffee was especially enjoyable on the screened porch. As noticed in the pictures, this is an open floor plan so the house was filled with lots of happy noise most of the time….only an issue for people wanting to go to bed early or sleep late. The lower level bedrooms did stay quieter for little kids and the teens carved out their own space in the game room. A few board games were provided. Note: we did bring our own nightlights. Cherry Beach was gorgeous! After a short walk to the parking lot there were 62 steps down to the beach with several benches for resting along the way. In the garage we found 3 beach chairs and 1 beach umbrella (we also rented a larger umbrella) and we were pleasantly surprised to find several large floating rings and rafts for water play (we did provide our own electric pump to fill them). There was even a kayak although no paddle. Besides beach activities, part of the fun included catching fireflies, picking blueberries, making frequent trips to the delicious Harbert Swedish Bakery and eating one fabulous dinner at Tosi’s. We did have one important reason to contact the Vacasa guest support number for a problem. There are 2 coded lock boxes containing house keys, one for the front door and one for the back. The front one opened easily but the back door box wouldn’t open. The Vacasa representative (Justin) was very helpful. Apparently we had not been given the correct code for the back door. Once he provided it, the box opened easily but the key was missing. Justin notified the local manager with expectation that she would contact us and provide us with a new key. Unfortunately, we did not hear from her or receive that second key. Having only 1 key ended up being fine but it could have posed a problem if the front door key had accidentally been misplaced. Since all the “big things” in the house worked perfectly, I hate to mention a few minor inconveniences we noticed on arrival. They were all easily remedied without calling Vacasa support but I will mention them to the manager. I don’t expect they will be an issue for future guests. 1) as soon as we opened the front door, we heard the lower level bedroom smoke detector chirping. Clearly we couldn’t live with that so bought a battery and installed it. 2) I had been told that each bathroom would contain 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 2 rolls of TP and 2 soaps. Of the four bathrooms, the master and 2nd floor were missing both hand & bath soaps; the main floor bath and lower level were missing bath soap. We simply ran to the store and bought our own hand and/or bath soaps. 3) Beach towels: I was aware they were provided but had not asked how many. I guess I expected to find one for each guest. As it turned out there were only 4 available for 10 guests. To r...

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

basic

basic

outdoor furniture needs a cleaning, update. Overall too expensive for a rather basic experience. Location is often not everything

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Michigan 2021

Michigan 2021

when the power went out, the electric generator came on

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?

The average price for a rental in Chikaming Township is R 6,193 per night. This rental is R 14,120 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D

House in Chikaming Township, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D

House in Chikaming Township, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Chikaming Township, MI

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Chikaming Township?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Inviting Timber Frame home near the beach with pool table, central AC, & W/D?

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