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Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area.

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Lakefront
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Popular LocationGrandview Golf Club9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake Park37 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake38 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Bedroom

Upstairs Bedroom

Walkout Bedroom

Walkout Loft

1 bathroom

Main floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Walkout bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area.

This cottage offers 2,400 sqft spread over 3 floors including a rare lakefront walkout on Manistee Lake. We are positioned on the south side of the lake to take in the breathtaking sunrise and sunsets.

The elevated deck AND patio area are very unique for Manistee Lake or most Northern MI cottage lake homes. Plenty of area for multiple family members to relax in chaise lounge chairs or Adirondack chairs in the sand pit or swivel chairs, outdoor couch and 4 person high top on the upper deck level.

There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The upstairs bedroom features a queen and twin bed. The main floor bedroom has a queen bed. The walkout features a queen bedroom and a loft area with a full bed and twin bunkbeds.

The cottage is conveniently located 12 minutes northeast of Kalkaska and within a few miles of snowmobile, side by side and ATV trails while providing all sports lake access. There is a boat launch a few hundred yards away at the state park yet cottage is located on a very private dead end street.

The lake has a sandy bottom and very clear to the last dock section. There are several different species of fish (we have yanked 18" pikes out) and depths range from 12 to 18 feet deep yet plenty deep for renters to bring in their own or rented boat for tubing, fishing or simple boat trolling cruises (there are eagle nests on the northern edge of the lake). Manistee Lake offers picturesque sunsets that cannot be missed especially from a boat view.

Property manager

Todd and Debbie Yaekle

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fireworks are prohibited

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cottage is on the waterfront. Grandview Golf Club and Twin Birch Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grass River Natural Area and Au Sable River. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Grandview Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Twin Birch Golf Course - 17 min drive
  • Schuss Mountain - 32 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 37 min drive
  • Torch Lake - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dingman's Tavern - 17 min drive
  • Shirley's In the Woods Cafe - 18 min drive
  • Manistee Lake Inn - 16 min walk
  • Kiootees Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Lalone's Restaurant - 16 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer getaway
This house is great for family. The hosts are great and thoughtful. They have recommendations for things to do and supply things at the house to keep all ages busy. The kids loved swimming both at the house and at the little beach that is a short walk away that also includes a playground. House is clean and updated with plenty of space. We have family in the area and we use to have a family cabin on Manistee Lake so it’s meaningful that we can find a place to come back to with my kids. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shore Shack for the WIN!!!
We generally head south to Alabama and Florida beaches for vacation, but after staying here and experiencing Northern Michigan, we are forever changes. We had an AMAZING time in and could not have asked for a better place to stay. Todd and Debbie’s place was perfect and they thought of everything. If we needed something they had it. The kayaks and paddle boards got us out on the water for some fun and their lovely neighbors were so great to talk to for the week. We will 100% be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T., ROCHESTER HILLS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!
We enjoyed our stay! Views were wonderful. Nice quiet lake. We loved having evening bonfires on the little sandy beach area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family vacation.
The house is set up for a larger group then other rentals we looked at. Nicely equipped with most anything you will need. The owners were very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome sunset
Best place we’ve stayed at in the the five years of vacationing in Michigan. Home away from home…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Debbie Yaekle

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We are life-long Michiganders and love the Up North!

Why they chose this property

The cottage is located in a quiet area Up North. Get away from crazy traffic and life and come enjoy the quiet of the cottage and enjoy the peaceful and serene beauty all around.

Kitchen and living room area are right off large deck space so great for entertaining and casual dining for families with kids of all ages.

What makes this property unique

Only a 3 hour drive from Metro Detroit yet can easily access Traverse City, Charlevoix, etc

There are pontoon and jet ski rental available options at any of the websites below and encourage booking your reservation as early as possible as boat and jet ski rentals are very popular in Northern MI during the Summer months. Most boat rental companies will seek a minimum 2-3 day rental period.

https://www.beachwatersports.com/
https://mkmarine.net/






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