A Hidden Sanctuary in Charlevoix, MI | 1 mile to Downtown | Sleeps 6
About this house rental
Welcome to The Grey Stay! For stays longer than 2 weeks, call us for a discount! Visit Northern Michigan Escapes for our contact details. This beautiful custom built home offers 3 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, tucked away in 1.5 acres of Hardwoods. This spectacular home is in a private neighborhood that is only a mile to Downtown Charlevoix. You will fall in love with The Grey Star's custom woodworking, open concept kitchen to living room, and Widow's Deck! Not to mention the in-floor heating making this a great Northern Michigan Getaway. As you enter the property, you will notice two entrances. The first driveway, offers parking up to 3 vehicles, with a staircase leading to the Lower Level Entrance. The second driveway will lead you up a steep hill and around The Grey Star to the Main Level, with additional parking and turnaround. Entering through the Lower Level, you will find the fitness room, a guest bedroom with a queen bed, TV and a full bath. The Main Level entails an office space, half bathroom, a full kitchen, dining table, living room with a fireplace and a wrap around deck and large TV above the fireplace (hidden behind the map). A pantry and laundry room is just to left off the kitchen. The 2nd level of the home, consists of two Master Suites. The first Master suite has not one but two full bathrooms and two walk-in closets and a smart TV. The 2nd Master Suite also has a private full bathroom. Each Master Suite features a private deck and mini split air conditioning units. And to enjoy the Widow's Deck, take the final flight of stairs up to the rooftop. Enjoy the tranquility of the trees surrounding this beautiful home. Note: Due to short term rental and use occupancy licensing restrictions - This home has a strict maximum occupancy of 6. The property is flexible for up to 8 if the additional 2 guests are children under 13. Please contact Northern Michigan Escapes reservations for more information and availability for this home prior to booking. *3-night minimum stay required during our Summer Season. ***4WD or AWD are highly recommended to access this property during winter/snowy months
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
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Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(12 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful!
5.0
Loved the house and location. Just beware of the steep driveway.
5.0
Our family loved our vacation to Charlevoix! The managers made our stay stress free with the ease of checking and check out and making themselves available if we needed anything. This is a beautiful house with amazing views!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location in Charlevoix. You can walk or bike ride everywhere. The house is beautiful with lovely gathering spaces.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family had a wonderful time in northern Michigan. Everything as advertised and communication with the host was outstanding.
5.0
Convenient location a mile from downtown. The house was beautiful, clean, well appointed and had everything we needed. House beautifully secluded in the woods gave a real up north feeling! Many levels and stairs though so should be very aware of that when booking and driveway is very steep but manageable. Didn’t need drapes in most of the house, but would have appreciated the option of having them in the master bedroom as woke most mornings with the light. Overall a great house and we enjoyed!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
An amazing experience. Feels like camping in wood.
5.0
Beautiful home, clean and comfortable, large living areas, lots of bathrooms. 15-20 minute walk to beach access as well as tons of shops and restaurants in town.
Pros :
- plenty of room to spread out
- lots of comfy furniture
- huge upper deck with amazing treetop views
- close to town but feels secluded
Cons :
- not suitable for small kids or people with mobility issues (in addition to the many stairs, there are lots of ups and downs inside the house. I stayed in the downstairs bedroom and you have to go up a step and down a step to go to the bathroom, which could be dangerous if you're sleepy, and the steps make no sense. it is also almost impossible to safely get in the downstairs shower--such a weird and awkward setup)
- all bathrooms are carpeted (kind of gross)
- no coffee maker (just a K-cup machine, which was a real bummer since we brought our own ground coffee but instead we had to use countless tiny plastic pods for coffee)
- you can only enter the house through the downstairs door, and the car has to be parked by the upstairs door, so every time you come and go you have to send someone all the way down to go in and open the front door; why not put a combo lock on the front door?)
Overall a very nice home but beware if anyone in your group finds steps challenging.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
3 couples stayed the weekend. It was great to all have our own bathrooms. It was a lovely home with great views.
5.0
We had everything we needed for a great get-away. Very clean. No kidding … the driveway is very steep but just fine for summer.
5.0
Loved the location and privacy - what a treat for us.
1.0
Outside stunning. 68 steps up to the main level. The steps are not safe and totally without railing. Some of the steps are boulders/ very dangerous and I cannot believe this passed any building/renting codes.
There were no blinds, shades, window treatments on any window. Only in two bathrooms with sheer curtains. Impossible to sleep once the sun came up. This is such an easy fix.
The two main bedrooms have showers/tubs that are not safe and we had to share the only standing shower.
The kitchen nice / no microwave ( $75 at walmart......which we bought for our 6 days there).
The decks are not safe. The wood is rotted and the railing bars are loose. The stair on the deck is not attached and moves. VERY UNSAFE!!
The worst part of this home is the driveway. It would be impossible/DANGEROUS/ UNSAFE during any rain or snow or night time driving. It is beyond the most unsafe drive ever.
Based on SAFETY...........THIS HOUSE FAILS! The outside path to enter the mail level is unsafe. The drive up is even worse. I do not know how this passed any building inspections.
I would say RUN don't walk away from this place but if you ran here you may not make it!
Three easy fixes...........get the decks checked out and made safe. Outside stairs need railing and real steps. Get window treatments asap ( who wants to wake up at 6am on vacation) Fix the driveway it is BEYOND THE MOST UNSAFE DRIVEWAY!!! Until these improvements are taken care of I would not step foot in this place.
5.0
Super nice / beautifully decorated and very clean
Loved the location and privacy - what a treat for us.
1.0
68 steps to.........................
Outside stunning. 68 steps up to the main level. The steps are not safe and totally without railing. Some of the steps are boulders/ very dangerous and I cannot believe this passed any building/renting codes.
There were no blinds, shades, window treatments on any window. Only in two bathrooms with sheer curtains. Impossible to sleep once the sun came up. This is such an easy fix.
The two main bedrooms have showers/tubs that are not safe and we had to share the only standing shower.
The kitchen nice / no microwave ( $75 at walmart......which we bought for our 6 days there).
The decks are not safe. The wood is rotted and the railing bars are loose. The stair on the deck is not attached and moves. VERY UNSAFE!!
The worst part of this home is the driveway. It would be impossible/DANGEROUS/ UNSAFE during any rain or snow or night time driving. It is beyond the most unsafe drive ever.
Based on SAFETY...........THIS HOUSE FAILS! The outside path to enter the mail level is unsafe. The drive up is even worse. I do not know how this passed any building inspections.
I would say RUN don't walk away from this place but if you ran here you may not make it!
Three easy fixes...........get the decks checked out and made safe. Outside stairs need railing and real steps. Get window treatments asap ( who wants to wake up at 6am on vacation) Fix the driveway it is BEYOND THE MOST UNSAFE DRIVEWAY!!! Until these improvements are taken care of I would not step foot in this place.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Charlevoix?
The average price for a rental in Charlevoix is $168 per night. This rental is $494 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Hidden Sanctuary in Charlevoix, MI | 1 mile to Downtown | Sleeps 6. 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 A Hidden Sanctuary in Charlevoix, MI | 1 mile to Downtown | Sleeps 6 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A Hidden Sanctuary in Charlevoix, MI | 1 mile to Downtown | Sleeps 6?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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