We had a fabulous time in Charlevoix and in this adorable Mushroom house with a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan. Sit on the sofa and view the lake through the windows and keep the door open to hear the waves. Sit on the patio to enjoy morning coffee while watching the kayaks and boats go by or while viewing some of the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen.

My husband and I traveled with our two children, ten and fifteen, in August of 2018. The bedroom is good sized and has a very small bathroom with sink and toilet which came in handy with four people. The children slept on the sofa bed in the living room, which worked fine for a week's stay. There is an eating area for four off the living room where we ate most breakfasts and some other meals. The kitchen is good sized with a full size refrigerator and the owners seem to have thought of everything that would make cooking easier. While Lake Michigan is directly out the front door and you can wade in the water by simply crossing the lawn and then a quiet residential street, there are two swimming beaches, one a short 1/2, and another a short 3/4 mile walk along the lake towards town. The town itself is only a mile walk on residential streets where you can view more Mushroom and other lovely homes.

Charlevoix is a wonderful town and it and the surrounding area have much to offer. We went kayaking on Lake Charlevoix, biked from Petoskey to Harbor Springs, went on a sailing cruise of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, and toured several local farms, museums, and galleries. There is also delicious food, shopping, and cultural opportunities to be had in Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne City, and other nearby areas. We happened to be in Charlevoix during the Art Fair, which was fantastic.

The owners live in the main house on the property and are not only welcoming, but happy to make recommendations and assist in making your stay comfortable. The small house is enough distance from the main house to also provide plenty of privacy. The owners are charming and we so enjoyed our chats with them.

This is one of our most memorable family vacations because the Mushroom House is so precious and the view and quiet, serene residential setting so splendid. We dubbed it the "Gnome House" which our ten year old absolutely loved, and claim we got to spend a week being gnomes! We can't wait to return!