Title: South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickleball driveway| Fireplaces Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickleball driveway| Fireplaces Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70965600/70965529/9c7ff26a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70965600/70965529/5ce9dda1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70965600/70965529/85919f2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70965600/70965529/f04b0520.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70965600/70965529/3acbc96f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lake Charlevoix’s serene beauty is yours to unwind at Black Duck Cottage, with a lakefront cottage and guest house that cater to boaters and families alike. Savor the updated kitchen, wood and stone floors, vaulted great room with gas fireplace, or enjoy outdoor seating on the adjacent deck equipped for dining. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickleball driveway| Fireplaces The Black Duck Cottage is truly a boater’s paradise but has something for everyone all year long. Featuring a beautiful lakefront cottage and a guest house at water’s edge, enjoy life on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix with 137 ‘ of sandy water frontage and a permanent deepwater dock capable of hosting multiple vessels up to 55ft with sufficient water and power sources, or multiple smaller boats and toys. The main house features an updated kitchen and 4 full bathrooms, 2 gas fireplaces, wood and stone floors. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need. The vaulted great room centers around a beautiful gas fireplace. The adjacent deck is equipped for outdoor seating and dining, plus a gas grill and cooler to keep your drinks handy. The first floor queen bedroom and ensuite bath is easily accessible just off the great room and deck. A king ensuite bedroom awaits upstairs with another gas fireplace and private deck, perfect for your morning coffee as the sun rises over the lake. A separate bunk room is ready for the kids with 2 queens, 3 twins and an ensuite bath. The guest house is truly magical with its French doors that open on to the lake. Enjoy the king bedroom and sitting area, heated stone floors for chilly mornings and updated bathroom suite. The guest house also features a mini-split heating source that provides AC in the summer months and heat for those cooler fall days. The guest house is available July- September only. The heated recreation room/garage will keep the crowd busy with ping pong, darts, board games, cards and a 60” smart TV. Stay connected while you’re here with high speed internet and wifi. Smart TVs are in each bedroom (except the bunk room), plus the rec. room and great room. But who wants to stay inside when just off the garage is a regulation sized pickle-ball court! Yes, the paddles, ball, and net are ready for you to set up and join in the fastest growing sport in the country! Or enjoy the beautiful water on Lake Charlevoix on the two kayaks and two stand up paddle boards provided, along with life jackets. Don’t forget the hot tub to warm up after a chilly swim! End your evenings at the Black Duck around the beach fire pit, listening to the natural artesian spring flowing down the property. Need another home close by to additional accommodate friends and family, visit our website to view Holy Island Getaway, Lake Charlevoix Memories and South Arm Shores - all available on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix. Please note, the Guest Home and Hot Tub are not available during the Winter Season. Availability is dependent on weather and planned to be available, Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October. \*The Hot Tub fee will be removed for Winter Reservations. Note: Due to short term rental and use occupancy licensing restrictions-This home has a strict maximum occupancy of 8. The property is flexible for up to 10 if the additional 2 guests are children under 18. Please contact Northern Michigan Escapes reservations for more information and availability for this home prior to booking. Please Note: Our home is listed as a 4 Bedroom during the Summer Season. The 4th Bedroom is considered our Guest House and open in the summer only- it is not available during our Winter season. Once we reach colder temps, the Guest House is closed for the season and our home will only offer 3 Bedrooms but this does not effect max occupancy. \*\*2 or 3-night minimum stay required in our off season \*\*\*7-night minimum with a Saturday to Saturday stay during our Summer Season ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91900000/91894900/91894818/3b4f90c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loeb Lake House - sugar sand private beach - walking distance to Castle Farms Charlevoix - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=91894818&PinnedHotelID=91894818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57680000/57674900/57674830/9dba8176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront | Private Dock | Lake Charlevoix | 3.4 miles to Castle Farms Charlevoix - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=57674830&PinnedHotelID=57674830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70320000/70312600/70312583/7ebd6139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Love: Beach & Hot Tub Charlevoix - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=70312583&PinnedHotelID=70312583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78400000/78392600/78392524/56cd3bb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Boater's Paradise | Lake Charlevoix | Private 60' Dock | Dog Friendly! 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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 and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Front With A Dock Charlevoix 2033-224581 Lake Front Cottage with a Guest House and Dock! Charlevoix ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.24747%2C-85.18050&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zk9y3N_gCO8aC-Io3g0ZFmsccOI=) Charlevoix, MI #### What's nearby - Lake Charlevoix - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Castle Farms - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles - Mushroom House - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles - Boyne Mountain - 27 min drive - 21.2 miles - Torch Lake - 29 min drive - 26.7 miles #### Getting around - Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Landings Restaurant - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Villager Pub - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickleball driveway| Fireplaces pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickleball driveway| Fireplaces? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickleball driveway| Fireplaces? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickleball driveway| Fireplaces? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is South Arm of Lake Charlevoix | Private Dock | Pickleball driveway| Fireplaces located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Charlevoix and within 6 mi (10 km) of Castle Farms and Ye Nyne Olde Holles Golf Club. Swan Valley Marina and Elm Pointe Historical Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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