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Inhabit A Hobbit House!

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

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Charlevoix, MI
  • Place, Lake Michigan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mushroom House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlevoix Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪55 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 500 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 Beach. Laundry facilities are available. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and Lake Michigan Beach
Inhabit A Hobbit House! offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Charlevoix cottage is smoke free.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the home.

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. 498 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 541 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy to check in. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in a charming house. Perfect for a getaway for my wife and I!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place - close to town - wonderful views
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and home! Very cozy and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely few days in Charlevoix! Our stay in the Mushroom Half House was a privilege. The fireplace and location next to Lake Michigan blessed us deeply.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable, beautiful view of Lake Michigan, warm fireplace with plenty of wood and kindling. It was the perfect cozy spot to stay in the winter. I would love to go back in the summer.
Cozy living room. I loved the BOSE speaker.
Perfect cozy spot to enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always love our trip to the Half House! It's always five stars across the board. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I couldn't have asked for a more cozy, comfortable place to stay. Also our host had everything setup for entertainment along with a view that is amazing. I would re-book in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much. It was a great place to rest and restore. It was on our list of places to stay and I am so happy we could do this as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay in the half house! Check in process was very easy. Location is great, nice views of the lake and within walking distance to the beach or downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the front window is amazing. Our host Bill was very helpful, available and accommodating especially when we needed to book an extra night due to weather and road conditions. It was a lovely and unique place to stay and would definitely consider doing it again at a warmer time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really cool experience to stay in one of Earl Young's houses in Charlevoix! Half house is super cute and quirky! Loved it! Enjoying a fire was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cozy, clean and close to everything; shops and restaurants. If it was better weather we would of walked more. I'd love to rent it during the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time! Amazing little house. Perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a FUN experience! Perfect size for our family while in town for a wedding. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan and excellent location, close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location, Perfect. Accommodations were perfect, Thanks Bill. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Hobbit House with our two kids and had an amazing time. Short walk to downtown and a great beach directly in front of the property. The property was clean and the host was very easy to work with. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique house, great view of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beachcomber t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect, as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved so much about this stay. The Half House hobbit house is as beautiful and cozy as the pictures suggest and the location cannot be beat. Living in an Earl Young house for just a few days was a privilege and pleasure we won't forget.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill was very welcoming and had the place all ready to go. We ran into some internet issues near the end, but Bill was quick to respond and went above and beyond for us. The place was so cute and close to town, would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool property on a quiet street with views of the Lake. Easy access to town. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treat! Our group of 4 women thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Half House. Everything about it from the location, charming decor, comfy beds, and historic vibe made it a memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will, we really enjoyed our two nights at the hobbit house! It’s a special experience and our walks around the neighborhood were equally enjoyable. It’s very fun to be on the inside of the mushroom house world as tourist wander about the neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

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