Inhabit A Hobbit House!

This house was absolutely incredible, so charming and exactly what we were looking for!

The house was clean and comfortable. Several cars would go by slowly and take photos. It's very special and it's in a good location in Charlevoix and by Lake Michigan. We enjoyed it.

Adorable place to stay in Charlevoix

One of the best VRBOProperties I’ve ever rented. Excellent communication with the host, beautiful historical home full of character, perfect location, beautiful sunsets…Go. Just go.

This is a unique and wonderful historic cottage. Great view of Lake Michigan!

This historic home was clean, cozy and close to all the fun shops and restaurants, plus it is across the street from Lake Michigan. Our host was great too in providing information. Loved it.

The house is so unique and full of history. The view is phenomenal! We had four women there and the sleeping arrangements worked out just fine despite the small size of the house. It was just plain fun to stay there! I highly recommend!

Wonderful experience.

The house was great and the location was fantastic! Would absolutely recommend!

This unique property was perfect for a weekend away. We could walk into town for dinner, and to the beach. Enjoyed the fireplace for the chilly almost-spring weather we had, and it was very cozy for reading and relaxing. We didn't use the upstairs bedroom, but that would be fun for some young kids.

Wonderful week with friends. We loved the house and the surrounding area. Perfect spot for a getaway. Thank you!

Perfect walkable location. Great view. Charming. Will be back.

Everything was clean and we had all the things we needed. Had a blizzard so we stayed inside for two days. That was ok played lots of games.

I was in town seeing a friend in the hospital. This little house was just what I needed to relax after being at the hospital all day.

Was a lovely spot view icy lake view to settle in for a couple days of work and vacation. Clean and nicely appointed. Kids commented on how comfortable the twin beds upstairs were. Just watch your head!

We always love our trip to the Half House! It's always five stars across the board. :)

I couldn't have asked for a more cozy, comfortable place to stay. Also our host had everything setup for entertainment along with a view that is amazing. I would re-book in a heartbeat.

Very easy to check in. Great place!

Beautiful property and home! Very cozy and welcoming.

Very clean and comfortable, beautiful view of Lake Michigan, warm fireplace with plenty of wood and kindling. It was the perfect cozy spot to stay in the winter. I would love to go back in the summer.

What a lovely few days in Charlevoix! Our stay in the Mushroom Half House was a privilege. The fireplace and location next to Lake Michigan blessed us deeply.

It was a really cool experience to stay in one of Earl Young's houses in Charlevoix! Half house is super cute and quirky! Loved it! Enjoying a fire was the best!

We stayed for two nights and had an amazing, relaxing time in the Half House. Bill communicated timely and professionally. The house is stocked nicely, and the bed is very comfortable. There’s also plenty of historical mushroom house books to read, and watching the fireplace with real wood is an amazing way to spend a cold, wintry day. I will be rebooking in the future.

The view from the front window is amazing. Our host Bill was very helpful, available and accommodating especially when we needed to book an extra night due to weather and road conditions. It was a lovely and unique place to stay and would definitely consider doing it again at a warmer time of year.

It was a cozy, clean and close to everything; shops and restaurants. If it was better weather we would of walked more. I'd love to rent it during the summer.

Relaxing stay in a charming house. Perfect for a getaway for my wife and I!

perfect, as always!

Thank you so much. It was a great place to rest and restore. It was on our list of places to stay and I am so happy we could do this as a family.

Bill was very welcoming and had the place all ready to go. We ran into some internet issues near the end, but Bill was quick to respond and went above and beyond for us. The place was so cute and close to town, would love to visit again!

The house is absolutely amazing and exactly what we wanted but above our expectations. The inside felt very homey, it was easy to settle. I should note it’s part of a historic architectural house, so people did take pictures of the house and approach it and the curtains covered us but were sheer. We explored Charlevoix and surrounding spots and had a wonderful time.

Wonderful place - close to town - wonderful views

Really enjoyed our stay in the half house! Check in process was very easy. Location is great, nice views of the lake and within walking distance to the beach or downtown.

This was our second time to stay at Hobbit House. This home is absolutely delightful and charming. Bill is great to assist in anything that is needed. The house is so well-stocked with anything you might need. Nothing beats the view of Lake Michigan right out the front window or sitting in the chairs outside. A stay in Hobbit House is truly magical.

Very unique house, great view of Lake Michigan.

What a wonderful home and experience. Your home was cozy, clean, comfortable and oh so interesting! I was so glad to have such great reading materials on the history of the home available since we were stopped frequently by people curious about the property - how fun to be able to answer some of their questions and recommend a stay in person. The location was perfect in that it was a short walk to the beach, and a short walk to town. There was a nice walking trail across the street and beautiful neighborhood to walk through as well. The home was equipped with everything we needed. I can't recommend this property enough and will definitely be back some day!

No privacy whatsoever. Unfortunately for us there was a parade of tour bases and local tour charted that left us with absolutely no privacy during our satay.

Will, we really enjoyed our two nights at the hobbit house! It’s a special experience and our walks around the neighborhood were equally enjoyable. It’s very fun to be on the inside of the mushroom house world as tourist wander about the neighborhood!

Amazing time! Amazing little house. Perfect location.

The house was just charming. Location was great. Can see the lake & sunsets from the front window. Fireplace was cozy on the cool nights. Within walking distance to everything - the lake, shops, and restaurants. Just a fun place to stay in a beautiful area. Host was prompt in response to any questions.

We loved so much about this stay. The Half House hobbit house is as beautiful and cozy as the pictures suggest and the location cannot be beat. Living in an Earl Young house for just a few days was a privilege and pleasure we won't forget.

We stayed at the Hobbit House with our two kids and had an amazing time. Short walk to downtown and a great beach directly in front of the property. The property was clean and the host was very easy to work with. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique getaway!

Such a FUN experience! Perfect size for our family while in town for a wedding. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan and excellent location, close to downtown.

Location, Location, Location, Perfect. Accommodations were perfect, Thanks Bill. We had a wonderful time.

What a treat! Our group of 4 women thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Half House. Everything about it from the location, charming decor, comfy beds, and historic vibe made it a memorable experience.

Amazing! We lived in Charlevoix 55 yrs ago as newlyweds in the Coast Guard. Husband spoke with Earl Young to rent the Half House. Couldn’t afford at 150 mo!!! ! So this was soo fun. Beach down the hill, town is walk able everywhere. It’s pretty much original so enjoy the history of it!!! We’ll be back!

It was nice!

Enchanting! The half house has authentic and surprising touches throughout. Hands down the cutest place we've ever stayed!

Its adorable. A self guided tour has you having to open all the doors and drawers to find all of its secrets. Its like an Easter egg hunt. It does need to have a notation explaining the house is part of a historic tour and there are frequent cars stopping and pictures are being taken. It wasn't a problem. We just thought people were thinking it was adorable too.

We really enjoyed our stay at Half House. It was really close to the beach and downtown area. While it didn't have A/C, it insulated well and was comfortable at night.

We visited Charlevoix for the second time to celebrate our niece's wedding and weekend festivities. We knew from our first visit that the mushroom houses were special, and we were excited to find one available for our visit. The home is small, but cozy (tall people need to be aware!). Our son was comfortable in the upstairs secret bedroom. Special touches with decor, books, and comfortable seating made the weekend while at the home very enjoyable. The large picture window providing views of Lake Michigan, summer flowers, and area wildlife were perfect.

This special house was comfortable yet quirky. It is a hobbit house in a neighborhood of hobbit houses. Close to the beach and to downtown Charlevoix. Perfect for 2 afults!

Very cool property on a quiet street with views of the Lake. Easy access to town. Would stay again.

We loved staying in an iconic mushroom house (smallest one I think) and the house is surprisingly spacious. The design of the “Half House” is well-organized inside, you just feel like an oversized person in a hobbit house in the most adorable way (yes, ceiling height was great!). The fireplace was our favorite feature. Our host was kind and gracious, all amenities were supplied and we just loved it here.

The house is unique and cozy. The view of Lake Michigan from the front window was amazing. It is close to downtown and the beach. I would stay again

While not luxe, the Half House provided the whimsy and fun experience I was looking for when planning a trip for my two sisters. Half House has a lovely view of the water and it IS the view for passers by. It came with everything we needed for our two night stay! Thank you for a memorable experience!

The hobbit house is an adorable piece of Charlevoix history with incredible views of Lake Michigan and the gorgeous sunsets on the water. Home is equiped with everything you need to enjoy a perfect stay in this beautiful town. Highly recommend the house and also recommend you enjoy the Mushroom House Tour to learn more about it. Hosts were helpful communicative!! Would love to return.

The “Half House” is such a wonderful little place to rest, recharge, and fuel your soul! It has an immaculate view of Lake Michigan and the South Pier lighthouse. It is very well-kept and clean. There is so much history to learn about the houses, the town, and the region, in general. The check-in and out processes are incredibly easy and user-friendly. There is plenty of parking right near the property even without private parking spots. Overall, I could not recommend this rental enough! It was picture-perfect, even without picture-perfect weather. Just staying in and reading/playing board games was a magical experience.

Eclectic, incredible location, cozy..for 2 people it had everything we could want. Walked to town, beach, lighthouse, other mushroom houses. Just wonderful experience.

Such a fun place to stay for a quick mother/daughter trip to northern Michigan! My adult day vibed with the mushroom/gnome/cottage feel and I like the comfy bed and amazing location. The house is right across the road from the lake and its sweet little lighthouse. We walked along the shore and the footpath on higher ground. It was also pretty close to town for shopping and restaurants. The communication was excellent - and questions answered right away. Would recommend this place as a total experience getaway!

It was so awesome being able to stay in a Earl Young house. Hope to be back!

Unique VRBO stay. My husband and I loved the charm of this famous “mushroom house”. We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend. And we loved the town of Charlevoix.

An amazing work of architecture located on the lake. Walking distance to the adorable downtown. Fireplace was wonderful to sit by, watch the snow fall and read. Thank you for an excellent visit.

Property is unique and super charming. Great Lake view with a amazing fireplace for a winter evening

We loved everything about the Half House! Perfect weekend getaway for my wife’s birthday.

Nice quaint home, great location. Could use some extra deep cleaning, fresh coat of paint. Soap dispensers watered down and not what the containers say they are. Not a good way to cut cost.

A second stay at this charming comfortable abode has proven to increase the value of the overall experience. It truly is positioned in the heart of Charlevoix the Beautiful!!! Until next time...

Cute little place just right for 2 older ladies.

we loved our stay in this condo. the first floor meant easy access to everything outside. there were some issues with the internet that were taken care of immediately.everything we needed was there (i would suggest adding a baking sheet to the kitchen items). the whole place was very clean and i am very picky about that when my grandkids are staying,too!we enjoyed take out meals from the caboose around the bend.as it happened, our flights home were canceled and we needed to stay another night. i sent an email inquiring if we could stay one more night and had an almost immediate response that we could. that was a huge help!i would not hesitate to stay here again. thank you for sharing your piece of paradise!

Was a very nice getaway. Plan to visit again

The Half-House is a unique and cozy space. I can’t wait to return.

From the second we walked inside, it felt like home! Such a quaint and cozy cottage! We didn’t want to leave. Planning our next visit already!

We rented a two night stay as a gift for our parents 55th wedding anniversary. Over the years they have loved traveling. However, in recent years, my mom has become quite a homebody. This turned out to be the perfect gift to celebrate their milestone. Mom loves the story and charm of the home, and it was very clean. The furniture was exceptionally comfortable, which is important for my dad’s back. They brought in some of their own snacks and a pizza and spent a relaxing time just enjoying being in the house. It had everything they needed. They loved just sitting in the living room, in the comfy chairs by the fire, watching the squirrels and looking at the lake. And my mom could not stop commenting about what a great location it was. It’s very close to the ferry launch for Beaver Island. There’s a wonderful walking path just across the street. There’s some nice shops close by. She told me all the wonderful things they could’ve done while they were there, lol. But they decided to just spend the days in the comfort of the house, enjoying the views sitting by the fire and eating their pizza in the evening. They watched YouTube shows about the mushroom houses and read about the homes in the books provided in the house. I cannot thank you enough for putting together such a wonderful place to stay, in such a beautiful area. Maybe when we send them back for #56 they may even visit some of those shops ;) lol.

We have been interested in the Earl Young houses since we first discovered them on a day trip to Charlevoix several years ago. So I was excited to find that one was available as a short-term rental. The inside did not disappoint; it was cozy, quirky and a fun experience.

The house was perfect!

We love it so much, we go back every year.

We had a great time during our stay. We were able to walk to about everything we wanted to do. We found several Petosky stones on the beach too! The house is definitely small but one does not need much. It was a wonderful experience.

My mom and I stayed for a long weekend at half house. What a great place. It is very cool to be able to stay in an Earl Young Mushroom House and we were so excited to see inside of one of these iconic homes. The location couldn’t be better. It is right across from Lake MI and walking distance to downtown. It is so cute inside, very clean, incredible fireplace and comfortable beds and furniture. The host, Bill, was very accommodating when we had questions and communication was fantastic. There are tours that come by home and many people stopping to take pics. My mom and I stole someone else’s great idea, brought hobbit feet slippers, elf ears and flowery headbands, sat out front and waved to/chatted with many tourists taking pictures. So many were excited to hear they could rent the home and I think they all should!! We loved every second of our time there and Bill is a wonderful host. We would give this house 100 stars if we could.

The house was adorable! The weather was perfect. We loved having a view of the lake right outside our window. We would stay there again! There is so much to see and do. If you’re looking for a good breakfast spot, we loved Smoke on the Water. It is just a short walk from the house.

We loved our stay at the Half House. Everything was very clean and well stocked. Very walkable to downtown. Would definitely stay here again.

Such a fun stay at this architectural treasure perfectly located overlooking Lake Michigan and near some of the best restaurants. The opportunity to actually spend a few days inside one of the famous Mushroom Houses made us feel like celebrities. Thank you to our host for recommending Terry’s for a special occasion dinner. So good! Weathervane, Castle Farms and the beach walks were our favorites.

Half House was exceptional! So cozy and just delightful—we will be back if we can find a date that isn’t booked)!

It was great to stay in one of the historical Earl Young Mushroom Houses. We took full advantage of our week there, exploring the Charlevoix area. Great location, view and well kept property. It is the first stop on the Mushroom House tour, so there is the paparazzi, with the house being the celebrity. Other than that, it was a great stay.

Our stay at Hobbit House was magical. It was exactly as described with many wonderful surprises. The owner has everything stocked as if you’re in your own home. We look forward to returning again. We particularly enjoyed the delightful response from tourists walking by when we greeted them on the front lawn wearing our hobbit ears.

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Magical little cottage in a great location.