Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time here! The decks could greatly benefit from replacing the decking. Walking barefoot on the current deck would likely result in splinters. The kitchen was well stocked, there were a few yard games in the garage, a 3-in-1 game table (pool, ping pong and air hockey) that got plenty of use while we were at the house. The yard is…large and the location is outstanding! It is a short walk (5 minutes if you walk slow like me) to the public access point for the beach, and every trip to the beach resulted in a great number of petoskey rocks, Charlevoix stones and sea glass. It is about a 5 minute drive to all of the stores and restaurants in Charlevoix, and about 20-25 minutes to Petoskey. There were a couple of doe’s and their 4 fawn that came to visit every day and were not easily spooked. The pond was our favorite feature of this home. It was so peaceful to sit out by the pond to start the day or at the end of the night while looking at stars, or, really, any time. The owners were fantastic! They checked in by text a couple of times during the week to make sure everything was going ok and they had a welcome basket filled with a number of local treats (I think Cherry Republic owes them a commission for all of the items we got there thanks to this). There are plenty of books available to borrow while you are there too. The only thing I think they could have made available is a few board games or puzzles to choose from for a rainy day so you may want to bring some of your own. All-in-all, I would stay here again, or recommend it to others.

Wonderful location, great home, and very kind host.

Very quiet with deer on the lawn every day. Even though you are relatively close to town, it felt like the country. Very nice house and the owners were very accommodating.

The Hideaway was the perfect place for my family's vacation home. The hosts welcomed us with a most delightful basket of local goodies and flowers as well as providing an extraordinarily clean and fresh abode. I cannot say enough about the outdoor space--plenty of room for all to enjoy (and reluctantly work remotely). This is also true of the indoor space--it is plentiful and well-furnished. A true gem!

We had a wonderful time at the Hideaway! The house was quiet and so comfortable. The convenience to Charlevoix was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for better weather.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Hideaway. The property is so pretty and quiet, just want you want for a relaxing vacation. It is close enough to town but far enough away to feel immersed in nature. The yard is beautiful with a relaxing koi pond and waterfall and plenty of outdoor furniture for outdoor meals, s’mores and relaxing. We all enjoyed the pond’s fish and frogs plus the nightly visit from the deer. The house is extremely well-stocked, more than most rental homes. It is also very clean and well kept. The grill and flat top were huge perks. We rode our bikes to the Mt McSauba area trails and did some hiking there also. Also enjoyed the short walk to Lake Michigan and short drive to town. Going downtown is walkable but maybe a little long for children or older adults. We had 3 kids and 5 adults so sleeping was a little tight but we managed with a child on an air mattress and a child sleeping in the alcove. I highly recommend this property for a Charlevoix vacation, but also good central location for other day trips to Petosky, Harbor Springs, Traverse City and more.

My family and I (including 2 babies under age 1 and 2 small dogs) stayed at this property and had a great time! The home is minutes from downtown Charlevoix and is walkable to a public Lake Michigan beach and Mount McSauba. It is also very close to scenic North Point. The home is updated and has a few beautiful patios. There is also an attached garage for storing your things or your vehicle during your stay. John and Ellen have a beautiful home, and they are very responsive to any questions and will do everything they can to ensure you have a great stay. I would stay here again without hesitation.

We went with 2 other couples and this property had everything we needed. It was close to town - a nice walk! When we were at the house, we all hung out in the kitchen, it is a great gathering space and beautifully updated!!

We enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped and even though the kids had heavily restricted internet access, titled was fast enough for us to enjoy a movie last night with some popcorn. The powerboat races and the downtown art fare provided fun activities when we weren’t rock hunting.

This property is so cute. Charleroix is a great town for a summer getaway and the lake is very close The house. Our group really enjoyed hanging out in the back yard and using the grill that the house has / spending time by the fire pits. The owners were very responsive and super helpful.