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Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
Children's area
Beach nearby
Nestled on a private marsh, The Chardonnay Chalet offers an idyllic retreat for families or couples. With central air and forced air heat, unwind in the hot tub or by the pellet stove after a day of exploring nearby lakes and rivers perfect for world-class fishing. Enjoy clear clean water from our state-of-the-art Culligan water system while staying connected with WiFi internet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door

Escape to the cozy comforts of the Chardonnay Chalet, a beautifully wooded property located on a private road—perfect for a relaxing getaway. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath chalet accommodates couples, families, or groups, with flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 10 guests. Enjoy real beds: 1 king, 3 queens, and 2 twins, plus a glider rocker and playpen/crib for infants or toddlers.

Located just 3 miles from the boat launch (featuring a small beach), you can easily spend your days on the water or exploring nearby lakes. Bring your ORVs or snowmobiles and ride straight from the cottage to the trails, with plenty of parking for trailers. World-class fishing for trout, salmon, and steelhead is available in the renowned Pere Marquette, Pine, Big Manistee, and Little Manistee Rivers, with excellent pan fishing in local lakes. Golf courses and restaurants are within a mile, and kayak or canoe trips are easy to arrange locally.

Inside, you’ll find comforts for every season: central air conditioning, forced air heat, a pellet stove for cozy nights, a hot tub, and a screened in room. The state-of-the-art Culligan water softener and rust removal system ensures clear, clean water for cooking and bathing. Each bedroom is equipped with a smart TV, and a DVD player is in the living room along with a selection of movies for private downtime. High-speed WiFi keeps you connected, so you can stay in touch or stream your favorite shows.

Security is provided by Ring cameras on the front yard and backyard/shed only. For your safety and comfort. We ask that you please provide an accurate head count when booking.

Chardonnay Chalet has everything you need for a memorable, comfortable vacation year-round.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,361 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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start the first load of towels in the laundry
Make sure to turn down the heat/AC - and the hot tub per the instructions in the book
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Hot Tub to be used at own risk. Rules will be emailed prior to arrival as well as a hard copy left on the kitchen counter. Please review throughly.
House Rules will be emailed prior to arrival and hard copies are left on the kitchen counter as well. Please review throughly.
Local ORV rules are emailed prior to arrival. You can check them online as well for Lake County, Michigan.

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
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 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

Property is also known as

Couples Retreat Hot Tub Orv Right Front Door House Baldwin
Couples Retreat Hot Tub Orv Right Front Door House
Couples Retreat Hot Tub Orv Right Front Door Baldwin
Couples Retreat Hot Tub Orv R
Couples Retreat, Hot Tub, Orv, Right From the Front Door Baldwin

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Baldwin

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Basford Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cecilia Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gifford Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shrine of the Pines - 15 min drive - 12.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪876 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Debbie's Sportsman's Lounge - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door located?

This family-friendly Baldwin vacation home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest, Basford Lake, and Big Star Lake. Cecilia Lake and Duck Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 172 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Nice cabin in the woods

Great place to stay! Loved layout of cabin! Beautiful view in the back with a peaceful swing! Hot tub hit the spot on a cool night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and perfect for our annual girls weekend!! Thank you so much for the use of your gorgeous home. Set back off the business, remote location, was perfect and what we needed! We brought the RZR, kayaks and bingo, made so many more amazing memories. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane I.

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

Great getaway!

Beautiful view, peaceful setting, and a perfect hot tub to unwind. Exactly the relaxing getaway we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ing here. Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Family getaway

We had a great weekend getaway with the family at this beautiful cabin! It was very clean and the owners were very friendly and accommodating definitely will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Great Fishing Trip with my Son

The rental was clean and had everything that we needed. While it wasn’t right on a lake it was within 45 minutes of many different lakes. Big Star was just a few minutes away. We fished a different one each day and caught nice ones at each lake. The owners were very responsive to needs and questions. Beds and furniture were very comfortable. We were happy with the rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of room, spacious kitchen and screened in patio for hanging out. 5 star rating, only thing to note was the noise level from the loft beds to the lower floor as it is an open space you could hear the upstairs movement late at night but it would not stop us from renting again. Fire pit and bbq grill in very nice shape. the hot tub was very clean and operable. Plenty of towels, dishwasher and washer/dryer if you have extended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Nothing like it!

Our stay my wife & I for our 14 year anniversary was everything we were hoping for!!The cozy atmosphere & sitting in a very stylish hot tub out side was so incredibly relaxing & needed.,. So immaculate.clean which is always a plus!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger A.

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

Perfect Peaceful Getaway

The property was just as described and absolutely perfect! The location, amenities and all were great and we will definitely stay again when back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen R.

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

Fishing Trip

Awesome place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley T.

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

Great Cozy Cabin

The check-in and checkout process instructions were clear and accurate. Everything we needed was available. Very clean and cozy for a couples hiking trip. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith T.

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

Perfect Cottage for a Weekend Getaway!

This is a such a wonderful cottage to stay at with friends for a weekend getaway! We absolutely loved our time here - HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

very nice place

We enjoyed our 2nd year in row staying at this nice house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodney C.

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

Fishing Trip

Great spot! Close to Baldwin, but off the path! Flawless communication with hosts! Couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Weekend Getaway

Very quaint and cozy cabin.

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn S.

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

Quiet and Nice

Great get away for a quiet and relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Cute cabin getaway

We loved the cabin! Kitchen is well stocked! The property is nicely shaded and we took advantage of that with our hammocks! Super hot while we were there so only used the hot tub once but can see that it’s a nice bonus perk!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

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

Nice area and beautiful view

The property is in a very nice area and view was very nice as well while sitting on the swing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Restful Stay

So nice to have a clean, quiet, and cool place to rest after busy days outside. The owners were very responsive and accommodating. The location is pretty and very close to Big Star Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb D., Byron Center, MI

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

Great stay at this wonderful vacation rental.

This home is situated on a nice wooded lot where nature adds to the beauty. The rental was inviting, very clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable including an outdoor hot tub with a wonderful view. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

lori k.

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

Birthday getaway

The house was adorable and very clean loved the pellet stove and hot tub. One thing that was a bummer was there was no toilet paper and paper towel as well. We literally were not there except to sleep and ran out as the role of each was at its endWe had to take down one of the alarms as it was beeping all night until my husband figured out which one to take down.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Perfect little spot near Baldwin

This was the perfect spot for our crew of 4 fishermen fishing the Pere Marquette for a few days. Very comfortable and nice and close to the boat launches. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

suzanne w.

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

Clean

Enjoyed our stay very much. House very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great vacation home

We used this home as a base to take day trips from. It was the perfect little cottage tucked in the woods. We also stayed there one day and just relaxed because it rained all day. It's nice and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Family & friends fishing fun

The Chateau was very clean and nicely decorated. A warm comfortable home invited us all in to relax. The fishing was difficult but the time spent at the cottage was relaxing and stress free. The hosts had a nice book out with all the instructions and attractions, as well as a nice bottle of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024