The Lake House is a quintessential local gem of a business in the heart of Charlevoix... It's on…read morethe main strip and overlooks the water, which is fitting. On a recent visit to Charlevoix, my family wandered inside and looked around at all of the fabulous gifts and home accessories. We were heading to catch a flight back to Phoenix, and had zero additional room in our suitcases, otherwise, we probably would have found plenty to purchase. We also said hello to the official store greeter, Ella - she is adorable! Whether you're on the hunt for a gift, something for your own lake house or want to bring a taste of Charlevoix to a friend or family member, you're sure to find what you're looking for and more at The Lake House!

My go-to place for gifts- Eric offers the very best in customer service and products and the store…read moreitself is just beautiful.

The gift shop, where all things lavender can be found, has been totally redesigned, with new and…read morecreative products for sale. An additional parking area has been added. Events and classes happening in the red barn. Golf cart tours available. Suggested time to visit would be mid to end of June when fields are in full bloom. Check website for details.

Re: BRUNCH - I typically will never write a bad review but feel I must to save someone from…read morespending their money. My young adult boys and I had brunch here today $45 per person ($135 +tax) and it was terrible. This was a waste of money. We all left hungry. And the couple items that should have been warm, were cold. The food was not very good and frankly quite bland. Extremely disappointed. Save your money, don't do the brunch... on bright side I love their lavender chapstick.

This is a fun quaint little shop that has items from rustic and romantic to truly farmhouse living…read more Beautifully crafted lawn ornaments provide a welcoming ambience that bring the inside out inviting all to a fairly garden like shop. The collection of nostalgic and incomparable items fill every single shelf and line the shop making every trip one to remember. You can walk through Imagine That several times and always find something new and exciting to look at.

My family and I visit Glen Arbor a few times a year, and every time a stop at Imagine That is a…read moremust for me. We always hit Cherry Republic (which is down the street) and then, while my husband let's the kids run around in the (beautifully redone) park across the street - I head to Imagine That to take it all in. The place inspires in me what my husband refers to the "Target-Thousand-Yard Stare" - which apparently the look I get on my face when I browse the aisles of Target, child free. (You know what I'm talking about, fellow moms ;). The shop is beautifully curated. You know that whoever does the buying for this place puts a tremendous amount of heart into the items they select. There are seasonal items like graduation gifts, Mother's/Father's Day presents, and even Christmas ornaments that are perfect souvenirs to remind you of beautiful Glen Arbor in all its summertime glory when you're putting up your Christmas tree in December. They have home decor, coffee table books and a nice selection of candles. They also carry beautifully designed jewelry and a stylish selection of scarves. Imagine That is a small shop, but with its charm and splendor of goods - I always manage to get lost. :).

Golden Hill Farms is much more than a florist. They have a great gift shop. I stopped in on a…read morerecent visit to see family in Elk Rapids. We were wlaking through town and wandered into the shop. My wife and kids found some great jewelry, birthday cards, tee shirts.. I had to draw the line on what they wanted to buy. I found a excellent dry rubs for fish and for meat, a great solo cup size double wall tumbler for my "sodas" on the go, and a couple great holiday gifts for my wife that I can't mention if she happens to read my review. A must stop if you are in Elk Rapids.

Love this Old Style Toy Shop! Help is personal and knowledgeable who ls down home friendly! Such a…read morerefreshing fun shopping experience hidden away in one of the most delightful small towns in Central Lake! So close to many fun and unique areas of interest which are often overlooked here in our Northwestern communities! Take the "Road Less Traveled": ENJOY THE SCENERY & PEOPLE

I too have been coming here since I was a young'un. The best penny candy counter I have ever had…read morethe pleasure of grazing. As kids we were given $1, and we could fill our bags with whatever goodies we desired! Every time I come back I remember how wide eyed and full of excitement all of use were to get a bag full of candy - oh the excitement, it was palpable! If only $1 would go so far today! They still have the huge penny candy counter and the same brown bags they have been using for ever. It truly means its summer once those bags are filled and wrappers are ferociously being removed on the sidewalk.

My mother and I stopped in here this afternoon to shop. My mom was texting on her phone. The woman…read morein the store started following my mother around and eventually confronted her accusing her of taking photos of the store. She passive aggressively asked "did you get all the pictures you needed?" She was not taking any pictures. I believe my mother was racially profiled and followed around because she is dark complected. Shame on the rude and probably racist woman in that store! Will never return

The selection was okay, although a bit too mature for my taste. I was moved to leave a review after…read morewitnessing the employees' poor customer service towards several patrons, including myself. One employee even took the liberty of taking a customer's bag while she looked at jewelry. I would only return if I was interested in being treated like a theft suspect.

What a gem of a place to get comfortable in. Local clothing and "tourist" items abound but the…read morequality here is genuine. We stocked up on cute post cards here like I did last year. Thank you to the kind staff and we are so glad to support our local vacation community.

I've been going to the store for years. BUT I may not go back. I'm upset that their sizes of…read morewomen's clothing do not fit me. I wear a size 20. And the sales person told me that they didn't carry much beyond XL. She did bring me several shirts, ranging from $50-$70. Only one fit. There were no pants in my size. When I asked about the demand for larger sizes, she said she did not have the demand. I thought that maybe it was because people were embarrassed and/or knew better to ask.