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

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Lakefront Side
A house with a front porch, a chimney, and a view of a body of water.
Walkout space
Interior
Kitchen and island

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Walkout Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Walkout Loft

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cottage is on the waterfront. Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grandview Golf Club and The Legend. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 29 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 39 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 65.8 km
  • Front Street - 45 min drive - 63.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area.?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area. on 4 Nov 2026 start from £1,606, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great lakefront property on Manistee Lake with recently remodeled patio area. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Starvation Lake. Smith Lake and Au Sable River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and host. Exactly as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Outdoor space is quite and relaxing. Inside is well stocked and has ample space for rainy day activities or movie night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2022
Thanks Dave, We are glad your family enjoyed your time at our home away from home! Deb and Todd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away - home away from home

The home was beautiful and very well stocked with all the essentials. The outdoor seating was extremely comfortable which we spent most evenings and mornings taking in the beautiful view. We highly recommend shore shack!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We found this house kind of late for booking a holiday week, but it turned out to be perfect for our group. Lovely decor and accommodations, a clear and beautiful lake (with loons!!), nice neighbors, and an upper deck that was perfect for night sky viewing after playing in the lake all day. Thanks for a great family getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind review! We are glad you had a nice time for your getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We can’t wait to come back

This house and property was perfect. It has a great location and was the perfect place to unwind for a week. We had three families staying and there was plenty of room for everyone to be be together or have their personal space. The outdoor area is beautiful and offers a variety of places to relax through the day. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind review. We are so glad you had a nice stay at our cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable getaway!

Wonderful cottage right on the lake. Cute decor, amazing views, and accommodating owners. The house is stocked with all the basic amenities including a basket of snacks. Everything was very clean which allowed us to settle right in and enjoy the weekend. Very relaxing area with a short ride to restaurants and ski resorts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2021
Thank you, Angela, and guests and would certainly welcome you back in a heartbeat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We came up to the property with the family for a week. We had a great time. The house had everything we needed. Very clean and spacious. Loved being directly on the lake. Beautiful views. Clear directions from hosts. We have little ones and they had a great time as well. We would recommend this rental to others and definitely be back. It was also a plus to rent the boat from the neighbor down the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Our family loved staying here. Clean and spacious with beautiful views. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake AND house

We had everything we needed at the shore shack. Although the weather didn’t work out like we had planned, our stay was exceptional! Plenty of room for our two families and the kids had a great time playing on the deck and near the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lakeside getaway

We enjoyed our time. It was three couples, which worked perfectly since there is a bedroom/full bath on each floor. The home was very clean and had a great view. They also had a lot of water toys you could enjoy and the home was well stocked! They had a nice dock, not far from launch, and walk to water. They guys enjoyed fishing. Very family friendly. It's 15 min from town. Tips: Bring drinking water and K-cups for the Keurig. We are regular coffee people, so we had to run in town and get a cheap coffee pot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Absolutely perfect vacation spot for our family! The house is adorable and has everything you need. The walkout area is wonderful and the beach/water area is perfect for little ones. We have already booked our return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect Michigan location!

My family had a great stay at this clean and modern lake house, it was the perfect size for our family of 10. It sits on a quiet street, next to the beautiful Manistee Lake, and is located within driving distance to several popular Michigan tourists areas. It was very clean and the outdoor lakeside area of the house was awesome! We enjoyed several meals on the nice deck overlooking the lake, and the fire pit next to the lake was a perfect location for star gazing. The check-in process was very easy, and communication with the owners was quick which helped make our stay much better as they were full of great information about the area. Being our first family vacation to Michigan, this property was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I highly recommend this VRBO!

This house was fantastic! The lower level was perfect for the tweens and teens! Beautifully decorated and felt homey as well. We would definitely rent again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2021
Thank you for your review and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay at our home away from home.
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