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Lake Effect: Waterfront: Sandy Beach

House in Boyne City, MI

8 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.9 · 42 reviews

Property details

Come to the sandy shores of Lake Charlevoix where our Lake Effect Cottage is the perfect retreat for your next getaway. Accommodating up to 10 guests, it’s an ideal escape for families or groups looking to enjoy the beauty of life on the water. Relax and take in breathtaking lake views from your private sandy beach, where you’ll find kayaks, paddleboards, and a dock for refreshing swims in the crystal-clear water. We have a mooring for your boat too. Great in the wintertime too- 10 mins to Ski

Property ID: 100841634

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 Single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

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Chad

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September 2026

Great location a few minutes from Boyne and area attractions. Host is extremely detailed in pre trip communication and information. House is smaller than pictures make it seem. The firepit is great when the wind is calm. Parking is quite tight.

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Elena Pressprich

We loved Lake Effect!

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August 2026

We really enjoyed our stay at Lake Effect House and would absolutely recommend it! The location was a 10/10, and we loved having such easy access to the lake. The kids especially loved the sandy beach, toys, and all of the water equipment. Having the SUPs and kayaks available was such a great bonus, and the water was warm enough that we swam every day. The beds were comfortable, and the house had most of what we needed for a great stay. We cooked most of our meals at home, so the kitchen was a little small for that, but we made it work. A few small things could make the stay even better. There were quite a few spider webs and spiders around the back door area, and some of the branches along the walkway between the car and the house were quite low, which made carrying things back and forth a little awkward. We also ran out of paper towels about halfway through the stay, as there was only one roll provided, and we could have used a few more dish towels and dishwasher pods (ran out of as well only did 1 load a day). Overall, these are pretty minor things, and we had a wonderful stay. The location, lake access, and amenities really made this property special, and with a few small improvements, it would be just about perfect!

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Bridget

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August 2026

Great stay!

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Rebecca

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August 2026

Great place! Very peaceful and beautiful!! Plenty of room and stocked well!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 5:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

No smoking

Party allowed

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