Inhabit A Hobbit House!

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Half House in Charlevoix the Beautiful !!

Lake Michigan Beach And Lighthouse Outside Your Front Door

Comfortable Bright Living Room With Roku TV

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 466.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

Secret Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Need more space or your dates aren't available? Check out our other Charlevoix waterfront listing in historic Boulder Park:
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Property manager

Bill Thom

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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Earl Young’s house! This was the one he lived in his last 30 years!

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the home.

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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charlevoix

Charlevoix is home to this cottage. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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.

Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

Mushroom House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Charlevoix Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 km
Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 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 - ‬16 min walk
‪B.C. Pizza Charlevoix - ‬4 min drive
‪Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬6 min walk
‪The Villager Pub - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Inhabit A Hobbit House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inhabit A Hobbit House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inhabit A Hobbit House!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Inhabit A Hobbit House! located?

Situated in Charlevoix, this cottage is steps away from Lake Michigan Beach and Lake Michigan. Mushroom House and Charlevoix South Pier Light are just steps away.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

29 March 2025

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

Magical Place to Stay

It was so awesome being able to stay in a Earl Young house. Hope to be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

28 March 2025

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

Hobbit house

Unique VRBO stay. My husband and I loved the charm of this famous “mushroom house”. We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend. And we loved the town of Charlevoix.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

27 March 2025

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

The best

An amazing work of architecture located on the lake. Walking distance to the adorable downtown. Fireplace was wonderful to sit by, watch the snow fall and read. Thank you for an excellent visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

17 March 2025

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

Cozy winter weekend

Property is unique and super charming. Great Lake view with a amazing fireplace for a winter evening

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

10 March 2025

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

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.

4 March 2025

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

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.

2 March 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

23 February 2025

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

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.

9 February 2025

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

Half House

Cute little place just right for 2 older ladies.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

beachcomber t.

29 January 2025

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

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.

28 January 2025

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

Enjoyed our stay

Was a very nice getaway. Plan to visit again

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura W.

26 January 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

19 January 2025

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

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.

15 December 2024

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

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.

13 December 2024

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

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

7 December 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korinne S.

11 November 2024

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

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.

9 November 2024

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

Charlevoix Weekend

The house was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

8 November 2024

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

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.

25 October 2024

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

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.

21 October 2024

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

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.

19 October 2024

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

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.

16 October 2024

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

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.

3 October 2024

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

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.

29 September 2024

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Bill Thom

Book with someone you can trust! I was raised in Michigan and fell in love with the charm & natural beauty of 'Up North' many years ago. Our family spent summers in Charlevoix, but now my four children are grown and scattered across the country from Florida to Washington. It's your turn to experience the wonder of Half House!

Why they chose this property

I have been a homeowner in Charlevoix for over twenty five years. I purchased Half House in 2001 and quite frankly, I couldn't believe it was for sale! It is perfectly located directly across from the beach and just two blocks to downtown.

What makes this property unique

I love the quirky eccentricity of this fairytale home. It has so much history and character; thoroughly enchanting! I am pleased to now be able to share it with you.
Charlevoix STR License # 20-00012-01.

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English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First Floor Master

Secret Upstairs Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property