Location: Kalkaska, Northwest, Michigan, USA (25 Minutes west of Grayling, Approx. 40 Min to Traverse City)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Lakeside cottage
Enjoy your stay at our cozy cottage on Manistee Lake. This little cottage in the woods is quaint, and is a place where wonderful memories can be made! Come up to view the FALL COLORS-around the first half of October. This cottage is very clean and comfortable. It is decorated in a lodge style, very nice and quite comfortable, yet it is affordable as well! It is a perfect setting that offers something for everyone in your party. Whether you want to relax and read a good book, play golf nearby, go fishing on your boat or a magnificent river, take a canoe trip down the Manistee, boat, waterski, take a short drive to Traverse City, Petosky, or other surrounding destinations, it is all there for you. The lovely landscaped and wooded lot, sandy beach and boat dock, will provide you a place to really relax and have a great time. Just bring your jet ski or boat and launch it across the lake, less than five minutes from the property, and there is a a boat dock on the property to use for your visit.
Looking for night life and entertainment? It is just a short 25 minute drive to the newly expanded Turtle Creek Casino! Look for antiques in nearby towns. The cottage is also just a few miles from 1 truly beautiful golf course with an incredible view, and about 8 miles to another great course. However, if golf is your pleasure there many more courses within a 45 min. driving distance.
The surrounding woods are wonderful for hiking, biking and off roading on the extensive ORV Trail system. The trail is just minutes away from the cottage. We have parking for ORV's too. Manistee Lake itself has good fishing for Walleye, Small and Largemouth Bass and various panfish.
Manistee Lake is especially popular for families with younger children as the sandy bottom extends out and is shallow and safe for play. The beach and shallow water at the property edge is really great fun for dogs to play as their feet can touch the bottom for quite a way out. Fish, waterski, swim, the lake is perfect for all. You can use our canoe and cruise the lake. Have a BBQ on the outdoor river rock BBQ, and take in the fabulous sunsets our lake is known for. We provide some firewood so you can enjoy campfires in the fire pit at the lakes edge...bring your marshmallows!
WE ACCEPT PAY PAL, There is a SMALL CHARGE
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : Good quality bed linens provided. Bring your own towels and beach towels!
- Off Street Parking : Plenty of parking for 2 or 3 vehicles
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Ample room for boat trailer or RV, about four spots are possible. Ample room for approx. 3 to 4 ORV's.
- Wood Fireplace : Wood burning stone fireplace inside, and outside a wood burning BBQ for cooking. Also FIRE PIT by the water.
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed : Newer, quality mattresses, these beds are suitable for adults as well as children
- Convertible Bed : New sofa bed queen size, good mattress and a memmory foam topper
- Child Bed : ! new convertable chair suitable for a small child to sleep on, log style
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Flat screen tv
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : November through April
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full kitchen, with electric stove/oven and microwave
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Nicely appointed kitchen, cooking utensils, dishes, quality pots, pans, wineglasses, coffee maker, waffle maker, toaster.
- Refrigerator : Double door, full size with icemaker and water dispenser in door
- Microwave : Nice size, stainless steel
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : A wood or charcoal burning outdoor built in grill for cooking, custom built of river rock, very nice!
- Deck/Patio : New custom paver stone pation right outside of cottage
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Sandy lakefront and beach, directly on lake. Manistee lake has incredible sunsets, enjoy one every night! The Property is almost exactly west, each evening the view from the front window is fantastic.
- Other Amenities
- Free use of 18 foot Old Town Canoe and a Kayak for guests enjoymment!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets must be flea controlled, house broken, guests must clean up after pets. Fun place for dogs! Responsible owners only! Two dog (no cats) limit please. No extra pet charge!
- Kid Friendly : Great lakefront area for children, safe and clean sandy beach to play on too, shallow clear water at shore all the way to end of dock.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be responsible adults over 24
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking in cabin, easy step out to adjoining patio for smoking
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Only a 20 minute drive to 2 exceptional fly fishing and fabulous canoeing rivers, canoe rentals available on the Manistee River. Other boat rentals such as fishing or pontoon boats are available to rent near Grayling. Usage of our canoe (on our lake!) is for you to use, while looking for the eagle or for pleasure. We are surrounded by beautiful woods and great state ORV trails, excellent dirt bike trails. They are less than five minutes away. Just get on the bike and go in Kalkaska County. Very easily accessible. A beautiful golf coarse is a very short distance away, with great views and dining. Also, more golf courses in Kalkaska and in nearby Traverse City, Petoskey or other great areas. There is a water ski coarse across the lake from the cottage at the camp. It's available to use by anyone who likes the water ski challenge.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Summer is (June, July & August) We rent Friday 3pm to Friday 10am- $775/week
Holiday (1st two weeks of July, 3 day Holidays) $875/week, $145/nt w/three nt/min.
Off Peak(After Labor Day&April-May 25 ) $525/week or $100. night w/two night min.
Off Peak-Mid Week (Sunday - Thursday) stay three nights and fourth night is free.
Winter Rates (Dec - March), Min stay 1 month, call for rates.
To confirm and reserve your desired date: 1/2 of whatever the rental amount is for
your stay, balance due one month prior to arrival date.
$75.00 cleaning fee and a refundable security fee is required w/final pymt
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1993
Property Photos
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- One bedroom with double bed
Traveler Reviews (9)
Cute cottage in a beautiful area.
Guest: cadavelier
(Mildord, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11
Review Submitted: 10/10/11
My wife & I stayed here for nine days in September. Very cute cottage, great yard on a wonderful lake. We highly recommend this rental. Owners were very helpful and quick to answer any questions. We brought our dog and kayaks, very much enjoyed paddling around Manistee Lake. If you come here. make sure to try the chicken, bacon ranch pizza at Dingman's Bar.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.
Outstanding Place
Guest: Erin
(Grand Rapids)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/21/11
We were very happy with our stay. The cottage is beautiful, charming and so comfotable. The lake was beautiful. We brought our golden with us. He loved it. The owners think of everything and have a great book that will give you the info and tips. Even in bad weather we enjoyed our time playing games. I would definately go back and hope to this year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great getaway!
Guest: Bob and Laura Smith
(Mason, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/17/11
We stayed at the cottage over Labor Day weekend and had a fantastic time. The Michigan weather didn't cooperate as it was rainy and chilly while we were there. The rain let up in the evenings for making s'mores over the campfire pit and we did some wading around in the water. The water is shallow and has a nice sandy bottom with no seaweed. We enjoyed watching the jet skis and the people water skiing and tubing, though the lake had very little boat traffic. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and the place was spotless. The multitude of games they had came in handy in the evenings. We took three teenagers with us and they had a great time. My son kept saying he loved the place and wants to go back next year. Steve and Cindy were great to work with. They quickly responded to our emails and everything went smoothly. We loved it. Thanks for a great reprieve from a difficult summer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Satisfied Vacationer
Guest: Cathy
(Lyndhurst, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
This place was absolutely wonderful. It surpassed all our expectations plus some. My husband walked into the place and said, "Are you kidding me, book it for next year!" The kitchen provided everything you would need for the week. The beach was a big hit with my sons and the campfire pit was perfect. We enjoyed a fire every night and the sunsets were beautiful. The owners are wonderful to work with and are very prompt in answering any questions you might have. And yes, we did book our vacation for next year. We will be back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/16/09
Review Submitted: 09/16/09
This cabin is adorably rustic, very comfortable & extremely clean. We really enjoyed the lovely yard & the beach area with it's swing, firepit & beautiful sunsets. The owners have truly done an excellent job in making this place a wonderful "UP NORTH" experience for their guest. We appreciate how helpful & kind they were to us & our many questions. Hope to return next summer.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/18/08
Review Submitted: 08/18/08
A++ What a great place! Very clean and cozy, quiet - nice place to relax! Owners are very accomodating and VERY nice! We had a great time there and loved canoeing around the lake in the early morning. Our little dogs loved playing in the sandy beach area. THANKS Cindy!! : )
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/11/08
Review Submitted: 07/11/08
What a delightful place. Nice and quiet. Our family had a wonderful time and would love to visit again. It would have been better if the weather would have cooperated (rainy, windy, and cooler), but it was still very nice. Our daughter loved the fact that she could be in the water all the way out to the end of the pier walking around or lounging on her float because it was shallow and sandy.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/07/08
Review Submitted: 02/07/08
Really liked our visit to the cabin on Manistee Lake. My family enjoyed it so much we are planning to return for another visit. The lake is just perfect for us and the kids had a blast. The cabin is very nice and it was real comfortable. Everything met our expectations and beyond. They even had a welcome basket with some goodies in it too. All in all I think most people would enjoy it, it is rustic but it was not roughing it all. We had a couple teenagers with us who wanted to sleep in a tent by the lakeshore and they loved that for sure. So if you want comfort but not a huge fancy place this one is a real good choice.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/11/08
Review Submitted: 01/11/08
Oh My! What a beautiful cottage. We went up in the fall, so we were unable to swim in the lake, but it looked absolutley wonderful. Nice little beach area for younger children with a shallow sandy bottom area near the shoreline. It looked like the lake got deeper a few feet out for the adults. Inside the cottage was SUPER clean. The owners were very kind and easy to work with. I look forward to another visit in the summer when we can enjoy the lake more! I have had my share of disappointments renting out vacation homes etc site unseen, but I can say with certainty that you will not be disappointed. This one is a safe bet! Enjoy!
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