Location, Location, Location! Can walk to Mt McSauba nature preserve, Lake Michigan dunes and Mt McSauba ski area, walking trails to use year round. Enjoy the beautiful bike paths along Lake MI to Petoskey, Harbor Springs. A 5 minute walk to the dunes and beach. Only a 2 min. walk to enjoy the sunset. This charming cottage has a warming atmosphere. There are 2 sets of snowshoes available during the winter months. The trails are just across the street and are lite to enjoy them during the evening. After a day of skiing, snowshoeing or just taking a walk, come inside and warm up with the wood fireplace. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, bring your essential oils and relax in the Jacuzzi tub ,if needed a cot can be set up in living room, washer and dryer, wood burning fireplace (Sept-May) gas barbecue grill and wood fire pit (May-Oct) Roku is available in the living room and master bedroom with high speed internet, Blu-ray player and wifi. The cottage was originally a log home. Some of the logs have been preserved inside the cottage. There is a king bed in the master bedroom and a queen in the second bedroom We welcome families with small children. If you would need a crib, pack n'play you can contact Happy Little Vacation Rentals. Charlevoix is a great place to get away from it all, breathtaking sunsets over Lake Michigan, outdoor concerts in the park, sailing and motor boat charters, a local fishery. There are numerous options for golfers. Traverse City and Mackinac Island are easy day trips. The cottage is located in Northpoint on the northside of Charlevoix within 2 miles from downtown. The neighborhood is quiet. There is charter fishing available, Whitecap Charters, Ward brothers. A new app is available for your smartphone (FREE) "Life in Charlevoix" gives you lots information about the great small town. Please note, if you book for a week, a 5% discount is applied. Wedding venues are very close. The Shanahan Barn is 1.5 miles and Castle Farms is 5 miles.