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Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix

Lakefront condo with kitchen and balcony

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On Lake Charlevoix, Foster Boat Works Condo #19 is a charming retreat with a waterside balcony overlooking the North West Yacht Marina. Enjoy an efficiency kitchen, charcoal grills at a nearby park, and walk to Ferry Beach Park for lifeguards and sandy beaches.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix

Welcome to the Foster Boat Works Condo #19, on Lake Charlevoix!
Our quaint one bedroom, 2nd floor condo has a Queen size bed, efficiency kitchen, sofa sleeper in living room, tub and shower combination, and great waterside balcony, overlooking the North West Yacht Marina. Outside charcoal grills are offered at a neighboring park.
Less than 500 yards to Ferry Beach Park which offers lifeguards, playground equipment, basketball courts, sand volleyball, concession stands and a great sandy beach. The public boat launch is right at the end of the street and it's about a 5 block walk to town. Boat slips are available for rent by calling Northwest Marine. We have the perfect location for those who want to see and do it all!
**Please note this property rents on a 7-night minimum basis during the peak season (Saturday - Saturday). Some exceptions may apply so please call us directly for more information.
*** Summer 2023 there is no access to NWYM amenities(pool and occasionally laundry) due to remodeling.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • 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
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Charlevoix, this condo is on the waterfront. Lake Michigan and Boulder Park Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Castle Farms and Artform Fabricating. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Lavender Hill Farm. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Charlevoix, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Charlevoix - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mushroom House - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Charlevoix Circle of Arts - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Beaver Island Boat Company Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Charlevoix Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor View Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪B.C. Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Charlevoix Dairy Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Tap Room - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is steps from Lake Charlevoix and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. North Seas Gallery and Charlevoix Circle of Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Summer Pool Access | Short walk to Ferry Beach | Directly on Lake Charlevoix Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

cathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on marina .condo nice however the fridge small and freezer part needed be defrosted
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weather

Perfect weather,great view, great location, close to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view, great location!

Great experience with rental manager. The condo had everything we needed and was very comfortable. the view of Charlevoix Lake was amazing as well, beautiful sunrises. Very close to downtown made it convenient. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Great views of Lake Charlevoix and boats. The condo is small but efficient, it has everything I needed for a long weekend. The bed is firm but comfortable and we slept well. Great location with no traffic or road noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Freeland, MI

A Great Experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clear directions, on time, and great service! I always enjoy working with Northern Michigan Escapes, LLC.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Great Experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was wonderful! We had the best week of weather I think for the entire summer! Loved the Foster Boat Works!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The location of this property was perfect, the pool was very nice and it was great to wake up to the sunrise over the marina. The only issue with this particular unit is that it does not have WiFi which was inconvenient. Otherwise very nice in all respects.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

Gail P.

Great accommodation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very quiet, relaxing week. Close enough to bike to Venetian activities without dealing with traffic. Everything we needed, minus WiFi, in an efficiency unit .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lillian A.

Foster Boats works vacation June 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the rental! Great view! Lots of little extras, like scissors and note pad! Very thoughtful touches, just like home>
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Marion S., shelbyville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fall color tour Oct 2021

This condo is in a perfect location. The main issue we had was the waster stain on the ceiling over the bed and the bed itself was really hard and the memory foam on top did not help. It was very clean and it is centrally located to many things. It just needs some paint, new furniture and TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and views

The views and location were great with great views of a marina on the 2nd floor. The furniture is a bit dated and the HVAC is a bit challenging, with a window unit in the bedroom and only a ceiling fan in the living room, so when the bedroom was cool, the family room was a bit warm on a hot day. The kitchen is an efficiency in the living room, with a 1/2 size refrig and small stove. I wouldn't recommend cooking much in it, but that wasn't a problem for us as there are many great restaurants in the area. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michele O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister Get Away

Fabulous! Our only disappointment was the quality of appliances in the efficiency kitchen. The stove top burners didn’t heat well and the small refrigerator:/freezer didn't Regulate temp well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute small condo w/great views

The only issue I had was the cupboards were way too high so I couldn’t reach much. Also some if the utensils were dirty and there’s no dishwasher to help prevent that. Noisemakers we’re there Thursday night so I left as it would only be worse Friday night. Other than that, great location with beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

William A.

Dirty balcony

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The balcony was filthy. It was obvious that it hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. They charge a cleaning fee that should cover that. The inside was clean, but could use some updates. The
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2/10 Terrible

evan v.

Paper Thin Walls

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This past weekend, after we waited an hour to get into the unit because Northern Michigan Escapes forgot to leave us a key (because they think its 1993) we entered the unit to hear breathing on the other side of the wall, or floor or ceiling. We could literally determine that a neighbor was using a can-opener, lifting weights, and talking with a normal voice. not to mention loud music and yelling at times. Northern MI escapes cannot help you with this as they will remind you. They just manage properties that you likely dont want to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Property Is A Dog

Love Northern Michigan Escapes as a management co. They do and have done an excellent job whenever I have stayed in one of their properties. But, this one does not do them any justice. First, the bed is hard as a rock and really unpleasant to sleep on. Then, the only way to adjust the thermostat is to climb up on a ladder that is left by the bed. Next, the TV’s are so small you might need a magnifying glass to watch them. Then, there is NO dishwasher. Also, a former reviewer got it right. The furniture is barely adequate. This place is obviously being milked for the rental income and the owner has no pride of ownership. We noticed that all of the reviews in the guest book in 2013/2014 extolled its virtues. All reviews after that are missing except for one just recently that was even less favorable than mine. Stay with Northern Michigan Escapes with confidence. Charlevoix has a ton of booking options available. But, avoid this one at Fosters Boat Works folks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Katelyn K.

Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: See my VRBO review.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Juli P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fosters

Tiny little condo. Awesome view. Great location. No stove . Efficiency kitchen .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Renee, Holland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect little place for our golf trip landing spot. Great view with all of the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Quiet and clean!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was spotless, the location was perfect, and loved the view. We only spent a weekend so the size was fine for 2 of us, might be a little small for a longer stay. We appreciated the supplies and the manual with condo and local information that was supplied. Our only suggestion would be to upgrade the sofa to a comfortable sectional and replace or remove those chairs. It would be nice to have a comfortable place to sit inside for evenings or rainy days. Also a bigger coffee maker would be great. Otherwise, it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David & Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and easy

The condo is small but fine for 2. The experience was good and everything was easy(booking, checking in and out).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Clean and cozy!!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very pleased with the accommodations for our long weekend. The condo was impeccably clean. Some parts are slightly dated, but the parts that truly matter, are not! The view of lake charlevoix is beautiful! I would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

Wayne H.

Decent place to hang your hat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The area is amazing, with terrific shops, hiking trails, and (in our case) gorgeous fall colors. This property has a great view of the lake and beautiful sunrises and is a decently maintained suite.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

James V.

Needs a new mattress and pillows.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All rentals of this type need a great mattress and pillows. This one didn't have it.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Quiet

Very clean and very quiet. Great communication from the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019