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Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town

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Welcome to Betide Cottage
Family room
Dining area
Bedroom
Master bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 365.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town

This charming home sleeps three with a king sized bed in the master bedroom and a twin bed in the second bedroom. The house has a full kitchen with coffee makers, microwave oven and built in dishwasher. The basement has standard size washing machine and dryer. Bikes, golf clubs, tennis rackets and fishing gear are available for your use. Cable tv and wireless internet complete your vacation needs.

Property manager

Debbie Singer

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charlevoix

Located in Charlevoix, this holiday home is on a lake. Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal and Mt. McSauba Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Boulder Park Nature Preserve. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Farms and Lavender Hill Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Mushroom House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charlevoix Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Castle Farms - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Grille - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪B.C. Pizza Charlevoix - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Villager Pub - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Mushroom Home, A Stone's Throw From Town located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Michigan Beach and Lake Michigan. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are just steps away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We had long wanted to stay in one of the Mushroom Houses. Our stay was perfect. Excellent experience staying the home with all the creativity and history. The location overlooking Lake Michigan was great. Only a few blocks from Downtown Charlevoix. A quick walk for an excellent breakfast each morning and some shopping. Fall Colors were great. Enjoyed the Tunnel of Trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend

Perfect, quiet location! Lovely home! We enjoyed our long fall weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway cottage

This is our second stay at Betide mushroom house. Easy walk to beach, shops and restaurants. Fully equipped kitchen for the days we stayed in. Perfect for the 2 of us. We plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT F., Novi, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway!

We truly enjoyed staying in this historical home. The location was perfect, the gas fireplace was wonderful, and the Pez collection was amazing. The home has everything you need and was very comfortable. The home shows better in person than the Vrbo photographs!! We contacted the host to figure out how to get the gas fireplace started (it was an unusually cold week) and she responded immediately and made arrangements for her handyman to get it going. Super service!! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erik L., Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

Lovely cottage with a bit of interesting history. Perfectly situated within walking distance of most everything. Quiet at night for restful sleep. Kitchen equipped too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The property is historic and well located for beach access and walking to downtown.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and Convenient

This is a cozy, well equipped small house in the Charlevoix historic district. Unique, close to central Charlevoix: Lake Michigan, restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to Charlevoix

Listing is completely accurate. House is small and older, but spotless, updated and wonderful! Lake Michigan views from the porch. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, even a grocery store. Absolutely perfect for a couple. Might be a bit crowded with kids. Excellent value. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

Stayed here several times. Never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle M., Perrysburg, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Charlevoix Getaway

My husband and I stayed at “Betide” during 4th of July week. It was a pleasure to stay in this historic Earl Young house. We found Betide to be comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully equipped. We cooked most of our meals in the well equipped kitchen, I will miss the Viking stove when I go home. The Master king size bed is very comfortable. We appreciated the beach chairs that were available, we forgot ours at home. The owner Debbie, was just awesome, super responsive to requests, knowledgeable about the area, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Betide is an easy walk away (less than 10 minutes) from the Michigan Beach Park, Bridge Street shopping and dining, Earl Young Historic District, East Park, and much more. Yet far enough away from Bridge Street to provide a peaceful retreat to enjoy the Lake Michigan view and sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilene T., Ann Arbor, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, cute, and comfortable!

The house is perfect for two with the option of hosting a couple guests for dinner and games at the dining table. We appreciated the use of one of the bikes on site for easy rides around town and out to the Boulders. From Betide it was a pleasant walk to the beach for evening sunsets and daytime picnics. We walked into town for meals, but also took advantage of the local fishery, farmers' market, and grocery store. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The house was perfect for two adults. Great location, walkable to downtown and the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

This cottage has an impressive kitchen for the tiny size. The working gas fireplace added a cozy warmth in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Mount Vernon, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true historical gem

We are so grateful that we were able to spend time in the 'Betide' mushroom house. The interior is just beautiful with the original wood floors, ceiling and stone fireplace and the recent updates to the kitchen and bath. We had everything we needed in the kitchen to prepare meals. It is located just a few blocks from downtown Charlevoix and across the street from Lake Michigan. Thank you Debra for sharing your home and a piece of history with others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place close to the water we loved it security benefits will be if you make 35,000 per year

Very nice place close to the water we loved it security benefits will be if you make 35,000 per year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old world charm + New world technology

This is a lovely Earl Young Mushroom House, probably best suited for two people. High- end appliances and wired for today's technology (which I'm actually not). The location could not be better-easy access to Lake Michigan shore and downtown Charlevoix.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charlevoix mushroom house

We loved our stay at this house. It worked really well for the two of us. Great location. Everything we needed was supplied. Easy checking and out. One suggestion would be to declutter the door of the refrig and one shelf in the kitchen cabinet to allow for visitors food items. Otherwise everything was wonderful and we hope to return in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Perfect place for a quick getaway in the fall. So close to the beach and the downtown.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary A., Pinckney, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Betide Cottage

This wasourI first time staying at Betide cottage and it was wonderful. The house is a piece of history, as an Earl Young cottage, but it is also comfortable with everything you need. It's proximity to downtown makes shopping and dining a quick walk away and it is so close to the beach, you can hear the waves. I look forward to another visit in this "mushroom" house soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

We totally enjoyed our stay. The cottage made a great home base from which to explore Northern Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun North MI

Special place. Very clean. Good for adult couple retreat. Fun times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nestor N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Location

This cottage has much wood and tile, which I like, along with the flavor of whimsy. While the bedroom with the bunk bed, is very small, the room with the king bed in it, is very spacious, with a comfy bed. We cooked in the kitchen daily, at least one meal, and had no issues finding what we needed. The pots and pans were in very good shape, and the knives that I used were sharp for cutting vegetables. The location is amazing. I walked to the beach, everyday, while enjoying my morning coffee, using the wooded paths, which are so close to the cottage. The cottage is across the street from Lake Michigan. There is also a sandy, public beach with park and the pier, that we walked to, since it was, at most, a 5 minute walk from the cottage. It is easy to bring your chairs, etc. since it is such a short walk. It is only a 10 minute walk to the best part of the town, where there are shops and eateries to enjoy. This cottage is located on the best side of the bridge, in my opinion, for access to the harbor and the quaint business district. Although, the drawbridge is not up for too long, however, it is a small convenience, especially if you have a car, that you are using to pick up groceries in that area. Debbie gave us her phone number, and is very responsive, so no worries there. We didn't have any problems, but she is good about checking in and communicating with you, and is kind. We were going to arrive later, with no time for grocery shopping, and she notified me, that she had left eggs and milk in the refrigerator, for us, which was very helpful, since I have a 17 year old boy, with a very big appetite, that eats eggs at night! I highly recommend this place for relaxing, while enjoying both nature and a quaint village. I just hope that there open days, when we find our way back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay Sept 26-Oct 1,2019

Unique home and setting. Very enjoyable. Debra is a considerate host. She addresses any questions/issues promptly. Very pleasant Fall getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Safety Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cabin in a beautiful setting!

Such a unique place, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique place

We enjoyed our time at this most unique place in Charlevoix. It's cozy, but well-equipped. The kitchen is small, but has a great range for cooking. Bedroom is large and comfortable. Very convenient to public beach, south (or west) pier, and town. Be prepared to be a bit "on display", though. There are Mushroom House tours that pass by (and stop and look) multiple times per day. It just comes with this unique property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Singer

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Our family has been coming to Charlevoix for the past 40 years as campers and for the last 35 as home owners. We vacation year round and have enjoyed discovering all of the wonderful sites in Northern Michigan.

Why they chose this property

Earl Young is the defining architect in this area. The opportunity to own one of his homes presented a wonderful vacation destination.

What makes this property unique

1 block from Lake Michigan Beach. 3 blocks from town. Park the car and forget it while on vacation. Watch the sunsets from the adrirondack chairs on the porch.
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