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Exterior
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Mushroom House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Castle Farms
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Inhabit A Hobbit House!

Over 400 five-star reviews! Charlevoix’s #1 vacation rental!

Architect and dreamer Earl Young created a magical world with his unique and eccentric stone cottages in Charlevoix. Half House is absolutely one of the most adorable homes you will ever see! Now you can experience it for yourself. Enjoy the sandy beach, lighthouse and breathtaking sunsets just outside your door. Half House is an easy two block stroll to the quaint village of Charlevoix for shopping, dining, marina, ferry, drawbridge and music in the park.

Everything you will need for a comfortable vacation is included: luxurious cotton bed linens and towels, firewood and kindling, free wireless internet, books, music, Roku smart flatscreen TV with streaming channels and DVD player, kitchenware, beach chairs, plus an endless supply of hot water! Not to mention the spectacular view of majestic Lake Michigan! This cozy two bedroom home accommodates four guests quite comfortably. Relax!

Sorry, no pets allowed. Please note that Half House has no central air conditioning. The earthen stone structure and steady cool breeze blowing in over the cold waters of Lake Michigan keep the home comfortable. We also provide fans in every room.

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This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and Lake Michigan Beach
Inhabit A Hobbit House! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Charlevoix cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Bill Thom

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 720 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Inhabit A Hobbit House
Inhabit A Hobbit House! Charlevoix
Inhabit A Hobbit House! Private vacation home
Inhabit A Hobbit House! Private vacation home Charlevoix

Inhabit A Hobbit House! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 476 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
We loved everything about the Half House! Perfect weekend getaway for my wife’s birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two night spring break
Nice quaint home, great location. Could use some extra deep cleaning, fresh coat of paint. Soap dispensers watered down and not what the containers say they are. Not a good way to cut cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mushroom Magic
A second stay at this charming comfortable abode has proven to increase the value of the overall experience. It truly is positioned in the heart of Charlevoix the Beautiful!!! Until next time...
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half House
Cute little place just right for 2 older ladies.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

beachcomber t.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect for a family
we loved our stay in this condo. the first floor meant easy access to everything outside. there were some issues with the internet that were taken care of immediately.everything we needed was there (i would suggest adding a baking sheet to the kitchen items). the whole place was very clean and i am very picky about that when my grandkids are staying,too!we enjoyed take out meals from "the caboose" around the bend.as it happened, our flights home were canceled and we needed to stay another night. i sent an email inquiring if we could stay one more night and had an almost immediate response that we could. that was a huge help!i would not hesitate to stay here again. thank you for sharing your piece of paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Fenton

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Was a very nice getaway. Plan to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
The Half-House is a unique and cozy space. I can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming piece of Charlevoix history
From the second we walked inside, it felt like home! Such a quaint and cozy cottage! We didn’t want to leave. Planning our next visit already!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can I give 10 out of 5 stars
We rented a two night stay as a gift for our parents 55th wedding anniversary. Over the years they have loved traveling. However, in recent years, my mom has become quite a homebody. This turned out to be the perfect gift to celebrate their milestone. Mom loves the story and charm of the home, and it was very clean. The furniture was exceptionally comfortable, which is important for my dad’s back. They brought in some of their own snacks and a pizza and spent a relaxing time just enjoying being in the house. It had everything they needed. They loved just sitting in the living room, in the comfy chairs by the fire, watching the squirrels and looking at the lake. And my mom could not stop commenting about what a great location it was. It’s very close to the ferry launch for Beaver Island. There’s a wonderful walking path just across the street. There’s some nice shops close by. She told me all the wonderful things they could’ve done while they were there, lol. But they decided to just spend the days in the comfort of the house, enjoying the views sitting by the fire and eating their pizza in the evening. They watched YouTube shows about the mushroom houses and read about the homes in the books provided in the house. I cannot thank you enough for putting together such a wonderful place to stay, in such a beautiful area. Maybe when we send them back for #56 they may even visit some of those shops ;) lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucket list stay
We have been interested in the Earl Young houses since we first discovered them on a day trip to Charlevoix several years ago. So I was excited to find that one was available as a short-term rental. The inside did not disappoint; it was cozy, quirky and a fun experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charlevoix Weekend
The house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place with beautiful view of Lake Michigan.
We love it so much, we go back every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We had a great time during our stay. We were able to walk to about everything we wanted to do. We found several Petosky stones on the beach too! The house is definitely small but one does not need much. It was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! What an Experience
My mom and I stayed for a long weekend at half house. What a great place. It is very cool to be able to stay in an Earl Young Mushroom House and we were so excited to see inside of one of these iconic homes. The location couldn’t be better. It is right across from Lake MI and walking distance to downtown. It is so cute inside, very clean, incredible fireplace and comfortable beds and furniture. The host, Bill, was very accommodating when we had questions and communication was fantastic. There are tours that come by home and many people stopping to take pics. My mom and I stole someone else’s great idea, brought hobbit feet slippers, elf ears and flowery headbands, sat out front and waved to/chatted with many tourists taking pictures. So many were excited to hear they could rent the home and I think they all should!! We loved every second of our time there and Bill is a wonderful host. We would give this house 100 stars if we could.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
The house was adorable! The weather was perfect. We loved having a view of the lake right outside our window. We would stay there again! There is so much to see and do. If you’re looking for a good breakfast spot, we loved Smoke on the Water. It is just a short walk from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute!
We loved our stay at the Half House. Everything was very clean and well stocked. Very walkable to downtown. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mushroom Magic
Such a fun stay at this architectural treasure perfectly located overlooking Lake Michigan and near some of the best restaurants. The opportunity to actually spend a few days inside one of the famous Mushroom Houses made us feel like celebrities. Thank you to our host for recommending Terry’s for a special occasion dinner. So good! Weathervane, Castle Farms and the beach walks were our favorites.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Half House was exceptional! So cozy and just delightful—we will be back if we can find a date that isn’t booked)!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hobbit House Holiday
It was great to stay in one of the historical Earl Young Mushroom Houses. We took full advantage of our week there, exploring the Charlevoix area. Great location, view and well kept property. It is the first stop on the Mushroom House tour, so there is the paparazzi, with the house being the celebrity. Other than that, it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hobbit House
Our stay at Hobbit House was magical. It was exactly as described with many wonderful surprises. The owner has everything stocked as if you’re in your own home. We look forward to returning again. We particularly enjoyed the delightful response from tourists walking by when we greeted them on the front lawn wearing our hobbit ears.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake lift!
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Julie
Magical little cottage in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024