Front entrance of our cottage-Plenty of room to park, relax and enjoy the area
Location: Kalkaska, Northwest, Michigan, USA (30 Min. E. of Traverse City & 3O Minutes W. of Graying/I-75-) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-7)
Keywords: Lake Front Cottage
Great, Quiet location on Crawford Lake, Kalkaska MI. Less than 30 minutes to Traverse City, Casino and only 30 mins. West of Grayling and I-75- Very easy to Find.
March and April Specials--$75.00 per night, 2-night minium!!
Please view the calander for available dates, days in red indicate the cottage is booked for that night, if the day before is not red, styaing that night and checking out in the am of a red day is available.
Welcome to our cottage, Located on the North End of Crawford Lake and a great place to relax and unwind in beautiful Northern MI. Crawford Lake, while Crawford Lake is an All Sports lake, it is a smaller 165 acre, quiet Lake.
Many updates were completed in Spring 2009, our first year of rentals, including: 10' new dock section added, bringing the total to 40' in lenght, plus an 8'x10'sitting area at the end for relaxing and enjoying the Lake. NEW 26" flat screen HD TV, wall mounted on cantilever bracket, in living room, 23" wall mounted HD TV in front bedroom and 20" Flat Screen in back Bedroom, all connected to Direct TV HD, 250 + Total Channels, Showtime and Locals Included.
Many nice Golf course's are close by and only 40 minutes North to Boyne Mountain,where you can enjoy the NEW Indoor Water Park @ Boyne Mountain, Golf & Biking!! Hiking Trails are all around the area, ATV trails also out the front door!
Park your Car and the Toys in the 2-Car Garage and enjoy the Cottage Patio, seperate grill area, and a great view of the entire lake from the North Shore, Just 40ft from the water! There is a brand new Aluminum Dock, with a large siiting area at the end of the dock to fish and park your Boat at, also enjoy 60 ft. of Private Lake Frontage, and the shallow swimming area for the kids to safly play.
Inside ,you will find Amish made Log Beds and Dressers, Beautiful Notty Pine Doors, 3/4" Hardwood Maple Flooring in Bedrooms,(new)Ceiling Fans in all rooms, a new Bathroom Vanity with large Soap Stone Sink and Maple Medicine Cabinet.
The Kitchen has New Counter Top, Sink and NEW Natural Gas Stove, all Kitchen utensils, Plates, Cups, Cookwear is there as needed, including Microwave and Coffer Maker.
Our Deck has chairs, lounge chairs, and a Weber Charcoal Grill cooking area right off the deck.
Our cottage is Extremely Clean, Comfortable, Quiet and makes for a great long weekend or for the whole week,as long as you - Make your self at home!!
If your looking for a relaxing vacation with Family and Friends and EXTREMLY simple reservation Process with no extra charges, for Pets, C-Cards Payments, ECT. ECT. If you want a place to call "YOUR OWN" for the week, relax in a lake Cottage with ROOM to actually enjoy the area and have Privacy---- Then this is it.
You wont find alot of "rules and regulations" at our cottage, we ask our guests to treat it as you would your own, enjoy themselves, respect the neighbors and quiet time and have a wonderful safe, Vaction.
Pets are Family and welcome at no extra charge.
Thanks again for everyone who has stayed the past few years, over 50 families have enjoyed our cottage- I am sure you all will aggree, when your at Crawford Lake Cottage, It trully is " YOURS FOR THE STAY"
Thank You for Looking at vrbo/227295, If you have any questions, please email me, call me or text me Nashville, TN. and your questions will be answered quickly and correctly.
Thank you,
Mike.......
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : 600 thread count Linens on all bedding. New Bath and Kitchen Towels.
- Garage : Large 2-car garage, key pad entry for cars and toys.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Extra parking area between road and garage, in addition to the driveway.
- Beds
- Double Bed : Knotty Pine Bed, New Mattress with Memory Foam Topper.
- Twin/Single Bed : 2-Single Knotty Pine Twin Beds in the back Bedroom
- Convertible Bed : Living room Sofa, converts to futon bed, as does living room chair & Ottoman
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 3- HD Flat Screen TV's, 2 are wall mounted. Direct TV, Local Channels, Plus 250 others. Inc. Movie Channnel Chanels in HD.
- DVD
- Video Game Console : Play Station 2 video game console in back bedroom
- Music Library : Direct TV- Sirus Satalite Music Channels through any of the 3 TV'S
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Includes all Pots/Pans/Utensils/plates/glasses.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : complete, everything included.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Brand New Weber Charcoal Grill
- Deck/Patio : Wood Deck- Approx. 8 x 10 ft, with Table/Chairs
- View/Location
- Lakefront : 60' private Feet of Lake frontage, sandy bottom, shallow swimming area with new 40' Aluminum dock, with large 8 x 10 sitting area on the dock.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets must be cleaned up after, and are not allowed to roam neighbors property. NO ADDITIONAL PET CHARGE APPLIES!!
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : Great area to play, shallow swimming area, no drop off. sandy bottom.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking is NOT allowed inside the Cabin at anytime. Smoking insided the Cabin will cause deposit forfiet.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Miniature golf
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter ......Oct-Mar .. $ 90/night (2 Night Minimum).....$595/week
Spring ......Apr-May .. $ 95/night (2 Night Minimum) ....$625/week
Summer/fal.. Jun-Sept... $110/night (2 Night Minimum) ...$695/week
$75 Cleaning Fee - $150 -refundable security/damage deposit regd
Week is flexible fri or sat check in, 3PM Check In-11AM Check Out-
Pleas note-red days in calender are NIGHTS resevered, you may check OUT ON RED DAY
No pet charges-No C.Card charges-No taxes- No extra people charge
8 people max. DONT PAY A BUNCH IN EXTRA'S----I dont Charge them-
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Kalkaska-Crawford Lake Cottage-Northern Mi- Charming W/Class..
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Kalkaska
We purchased our cottage not only for its location, but also the fact it was and is in such great condition. We did paint and update the furnishings, counter top, bath vanity, Hardwood floors and so forth, and actually enjoyed every minute of it. Sitting at night on the north end of the lake, with a fire in the fire pit and the clear Northern MI. sky was wonderful while we were renting, before we purchased it and even better when we bought it! Its so close to T.City, Torch Lake and Boyne MT. we felt it was and is a great base for Northern Mi. exploring. Mackinaw Bridge/Island is 2-hrs away, making a great day trip.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
Our cottage and lake in general is a very quiet area that you can relax and go about your buisness as you wish, the lake is not crowded and great for pontoon boating and small speed boating, along with fishing.Our dock is 2-years old with a nice wide sun platform on the end to sit and relax with a book.
You wont find alot of "rules and regulations" at our cottage, we ask our guests to treat it, as you would your own, respect the neighbors and quiet time and have a wonderful time. Pets are welcome, PLEASE clean up after them however.
Great Location on the North Shore of Crawford Lake, Views over the entire, peacefull lake
Owner's Map of Kalkaska
Hello and Welcome to our Cottage! My My wife Nicole and our Son Zachary, moved in 2008 to Nashville, TN. due to job Transfer, after being born and raised in West. MI.
We have spent alot of time at our Northern MI. cottage over the past 4-years relaxing and renovating it, along with traveling all around Northern MI, We try to get back as often as we can, however work makes it difficult.We hope that others can and will enjoy themselves at our cottage for their family vacation, at feel as they are HOME-
Property Photos
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- Front entrance of our cottage-Plenty of room to park, relax and enjoy the area - Lakefront Cottage in Kalkaska
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- lake front area of the Cottafe, looking from Dock--Fire Pit on the beach area - Lakefront Cottage in Kalkaska
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- Close up of Deck and Grille Area...... - Lakefront Cottage in Kalkaska
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- 40' x 4' dock with 8' x 10' patio area at the end, dock your boat or Wave Runner
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- View from Living Room..Grill, Fire Pit and Beach Area.
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- Front door entrance.. Interior view-Kitchen/Living Room.
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- Living Room-Close up- Direct TV-HD with all movie channels.......
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- Kitchen area-new natural gas stove-refinished original hardwood floors...
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- Cottage -Back Bedroom-Twin Beds-
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- Cottage Back Bedroom View-2-20" Flat Screen TV
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- Cottage Front Bedroom- Solid Pine Furniture
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- Cottage Front Bedroom-2- 1080p HD TV and Reciever/wDVD
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- Home Security- This Racoon was NOT deliberatley harmed, he passed in nature.
Traveler Reviews (18)
Claudia & Sisters
Guest: Claudia
(Fairfax, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/22/11
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
We rented this cabin for a couple nights in September. Unfortunately, the first evening the toilet handle broke, the bathtub didn't drain well, and we smelled a gas-like odor. Didn't get much sleep. I called Mike the next day and said we didn't feel comfortable staying under these conditions. The cabin is small and has cute furnishings and perhaps the problems we experienced have been fixed. But, our time there wasn't good.
Owner response:It is certianly unfortunate that the toilet handel chain did in fact break, this was promply fixed the next day. The cottage has a new, natural gas furnance and stove,I also have never had anyone suggest a "gas odor". The guests plans changed and they decided to leave early and in fact wanted the cost for one nights stay back, this was the real issue. I have had no issues with any guests at all in the past 3-years, but of course you cant please everyone, and this was one of those guests, that I suspect is not happy under any conditions.
Recommended for:
Great time
Guest: Tony and Brittnay
(Marshall, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
My family and I stayed here last winter , during a blizzard. It was a blast the cottage we spent most of our weekend inside looking out at the lake and watching the now fall. The area was great, the cottage was cozy and had everything we needed. We cant wait to take another trip hopefully this winter. Mike was very easy to deal with and it was a pleasure doing business with him.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Very very nice
Guest: Maureen and Bob
(Brown City)
Date of Stay: 10/23/11
Review Submitted: 10/28/11
We had a very nice quiet time at this wonderful get away. We had to reschedule at the last minute and Mike was easy to work with and more than generous in his dealings with us. This get away by the lake is worth every penny. Thank you Mike, I needed a quiet time away from work and your house gave us a peaceful time of refreshing our spirits. Bless you. Bob and Maureen Baker
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, families with young children.
Easy to enjoy this home on Crawford Lake.
Guest: dfav
(W. Bloomfield, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
I enjoyed a week's stay at Mike's family home on Crawford Lake. The location is a perfect home base for those wanting to explore the area. My itinerary included hiking in the Traverse City Forest Park, enjoying the beach and small Village of Elk Rapids, taking the number one scenic drive tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes, touring the Mission Point beaches (awesome!) and the wineries, and of course, visiting Traverse City. The accomodations are exceptional for the price, and as others have posted, Mike, the owner, is great to work with! Many thanks for providing this great venue as a home base, and yes, it definitely felt like home! I plan a return visit!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Adorable cottage in a great location!
Guest: Sherry
(New Baltimore, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
My family stayed here last weekend. Clean and well stocked with eveything you need. The cottage is decorated so....nice. The futon and chair in the living area are so comfortable and nice, I want one for my house. Very close to Traverse City too.The owner is very nice to deal with!!!!!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.
Cute and Cozy Cottage
Guest: Traveler
(Clio, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/12/11
This is a very cute, clean and cozy cottage. The owner is very easy to work with. If you are looking for a reasonably priced place to stay in the Kalkaska area I would recommend you check out this cottage. The reason I am only giving it 4 stars has to do with the amount of Canadian geese droppings that were in the yard. I understand the owner can't control this however we have a young toddler that likes to run around and play so it was a bit of an inconvenience. You can also bring your pet which is a bonus!
Owner response:Thank you for your comments and feedback, I will take steps to have the geese droppings cleaned up once a week by the grounds people.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.
Wonderful Place
Guest: Erin
(Brooklyn, MI )
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
We were very happy with our choice for Memorial Weekend. It is just what the pictures showed. Mike was great to deal with. Wonderful place, and we would go back there in a minute. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Recommended for:
A Great Place to Stay!!
Guest: Snowmen
(Chesaning, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 01/17/11
This is the second time that my husband and the boys stayed at the cottage. It is in a good area and kept clean. Both times were in the winter. The owner is a great person to deal with. You could not ask for a nicer person. I would reccomend staying at this property. We will have to try it out in the summer! Thank you again for all our help!
Recommended for:
Great week with 2 large dogs.
Guest: LBebo
(Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 10/17/10
My husband and I stayed in June for a week with our 2 dogs. It was a great location we went to the sleeping bear sand dunes a few times, Traverse City and also Mackniac City. The dogs loved the lake they swim whenever we would let them. It was the best priced place out there and it was a wonderful experiance how helpfull Mike was during the booking. We are hoping to go back in 2011 again for another week.
Recommended for:Pet owners, sightseeing.
from wisconsin
Guest: wisconsin
(Green Bay Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 09/13/10
Review Submitted: 09/25/10
We had a wonderful vacation at this cottage, all pics are true to cabin apperance. Very clean and peaceful, I enjoyed the beautiful scenery looking out over the lake. If avaliable next year I will book my vacation here again! Thank you Mike for sharing your cottage! My dog also had a good time playing in the lake!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, families with young children.
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