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Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Chandler's Charm is a newly-renovated cottage with a huge deck overlooking beautiful Chandler Lake. Enjoy the abundant wildlife and excellent fishing, or take advantage of the included kayaks to explore the lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee

Welcome to Chandler's Charm! This adorable cottage lives up to it's name. Beautifully renovated with a huge deck overlooking beautiful all sports Chandler Lake.

If you'd like to travel with your fur baby - we have recently become pet friendly. For an additional pet fee, you are able to bring one dog of 50 pounds or less. Please be sure to select "traveling with pets" to ensure the pet fee is added to your reservation - and tell me about your dog when you're booking.

Take advantage of the awesome sunsets from the large windows in the cottage, the beautiful deck or the lower dock. Enjoy the abundant wildlife that you may see on the road or across the street in the township park. Chandler Lake is a great little lake without a lot of boat traffic. Excellent fishing for large mouth bass, blue gill, sunfish and pike. Great lake for kayaking, floating on rafts, paddle boarding, and hanging out on the sand bar. Enjoy the lake by kayak (2) included in rental. There's a sand bar part way across the lake that you can relax at.

We've truly spent the extra time to create a great vacation get away - from the canoe paddle bed to the pendant lights made from reclaimed minnow buckets. The furnishings of the cottage will make you smile as soon as you walk in the door. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes/pots and pans you'll need for cooking meals - if you so desire. Comfortable beds - with new memory foam mattresses - will be waiting for you after your day on the lake or your day of exploring the beautiful Traverse City area. There is also a brand new mattress for the sofa bed in the living room. A new hot water heater and water softener will add to the pleasure of your stay. A new improvement for 2025 was the addition of a washer and dryer! Our guests have loved having that convenience.
The updates and attention to detail will ensure that your have a great stay and make you want to return year after year!

Among the many great things this property has to offer is the wide lot providing extra privacy for you to enjoy the peaceful lake and neighborhood. Directly across the quiet road is an 80 acre park with walking & biking trails, pavilion, small playground and restroom. A little further down the road is Grace McDonald Park with tennis courts/pickle ball courts, basketball, large playground, baseball diamond, expansive trails, grills and picnic tables.

This country setting will make you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, yet you are only minutes from downtown Traverse City and area attractions. It's great to have the best of everything and that's what Chandler's Charm provides.

Travel to northern Michigan and enjoy your quiet oasis at Chandler's Charm. You're going to love it up here!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please tell us about your dog at time of booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Wonderful vacation spot for children!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • High Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tibbets Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spider Lake - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Forest Lakes and High Lake. Tibbets Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Chandler's Charm - Your Little Piece of Heaven! Dog Friendly - With Fee Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is perfect! If you love peaceful days sitting by the water, fishing from the dock or exploring the lake by kayak this is the place for you! Well stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and laundry facilities! We are so glad to have found this amazing cottage. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

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

Writing retreat

Very quiet, nearly had the lake to myself. Close enough to Traverse City to pop in for dinner or shopping. Very clean and comfortable lodgings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful time at Chandler’s Charm! Sally was a wonderful host and the property was amazing to stay at! We enjoyed our week-long stay! We would highly recommend Chandler’s Charm to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our family of 4. Set along a nice quiet lake. We enjoyed the kayaks. House was stocked with everything we needed. Mattresses were very comfortable. Sally was Wonderful! Guests should be aware that the shower has about 2’x2’ of standing space inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin, everything was clean and organized. The only drawback we could even imagine was the walk down to the lake. The flights of stairs were safe, but many. Good location for grocery stores and easy access to Travers city.
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Perfect location, beautiful lake, very helpful property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Wonderful Escape

Chandler’s Charm is a great place to relax and spend time with family and nature. The house is equipped with EVERYTHING you’d need or even forgot to bring with you (and we’re a family of 6!) Sally and crew make themselves available around the clock for anything you may need. Thanks for great memories at the lake…this place is definitely a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Chandler Charm

Great place; great location; great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

Chandlers Charm did not disappoint!

Such a great little property! We enjoyed the lake so much. Very chill. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rick R.

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

Family Vacation

Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed this place. Just enough for our family of 5, enjoyed kayaking, fishing and going into traverse city for eating and shopping. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

wade m., oakland twp

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

Week with wife in TC

Great place for the two of us to chill
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Great summer get-away!

Chandler's Charm certainly was a charming place to stay. The lake is a perfect place to kayak, paddleboard, swim and relax. The cottage is well-maintained, clean and comfy. with all the amenities you need. We would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

toni R.

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

Lake Vaca

The house was perfect for a small family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect getaway

Thank you Sally fora perfect stay. Your cottage was perfect for our long weekend. The view from the back deck was beautiful. Will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Plainfield

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

Beautiful cottage

We had a great time at Traverse City during our visit. This cottage was beautiful, clean, and just perfect for our getaway. It had enough places for our toddler to run around and it's close driving distance to playgrounds, hiking, and shops. We will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Quiet convenient location

Close to traverse city. Nice peaceful lake for kayaking and fishing. Attentive property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim e.

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

Very nice

What a wonderful home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Great getaway place

Enjoyed just hanging at lake. Perfect place to relax. Close to traverse city. Responsive host. Nice decor. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Viola K.

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

Amazing View!

Beautiful view & cabin! Great place for making memories! Loved having the kayaks & life jackets too. The cabin was close to all we needed to do, like visiting family at Traverse State Park and in the sights of Traverse City. Owners always got back to me immediately with any of my questions. Definitely would go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Chandler's Charm is a wonderful place to stay!!

What a fabulous place to stay! From a beautiful view of the lake, great fishing, a nice dock with kayaks and a great deck for morning coffee and grilling out, this place was perfect for our time in Traverse City. It was just the right size for our family. The beds were comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the decor was super cute. Sally stopped in on our first day and was so welcoming, warm and friendly. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Very nice vacation home on a nice lake.

The house was well equipped and good condition. It was conveniently located to town but far enough away for a quiet vacation. Kurt was awesome to do business with any questions we had he was right there with a answer. We would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

A fantastic week!

We had a wonderful week enjoying the cabin, lake, and Traverse City! The cabin had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. Sally, the property manager, is exceptional and her organization and communication made setting up our stay a breeze. The ability to also rent the pontoon boat was a great bonus as we spent many days relaxing on the boat and playing at the sand bar in the lake. Thank you again Sally for all your help and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

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

Charming indeed!

Chandler’s Charm was a total delight! Sally thought of everything down to the food and water bowls and treats for our fur baby! The cabin was so cute, the outdoor space was a dream and we took all the advice in the notebook provided of places to eat, shop and explore. We will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Perfect retreat!

We stayed for a long weekend and would definitely return. The location was great-close to Traverse City with shopping and restaurants but far enough to be quiet and tranquil. The cottage was perfect for us and was very clean and well equipped with the necessities. The cottage had a total lake house vibe and had some cool unique features. The outdoor area had a lot of space and seating areas for nice views. We rented the pontoon and were very happy we did as we caught a lot of fish. Sally was awesome to work with and super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024