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Michigan-A-Frame: Michigan A-Frame | Manistee Lake | Sleeps 4

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A cabin with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a deck with chairs, and a visible kitchen area.
A cabin with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and kayaks stored underneath.
A small, single-story cabin with a gabled roof, a front door, and two windows.
A wooden dining table with chairs in a room with sloped ceilings and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

loft

2 Single Beds

main floor

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom on Main Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cabin is in a rural area. Grandview Golf Club and Hawk's Eye 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 Hartwick Pines State Park and Starvation Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 35 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 49 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Front Street - 51 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Michigan-A-Frame: Michigan A-Frame | Manistee Lake | Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Michigan-A-Frame: Michigan A-Frame | Manistee Lake | Sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Michigan-A-Frame: Michigan A-Frame | Manistee Lake | Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Michigan-A-Frame: Michigan A-Frame | Manistee Lake | Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Michigan-A-Frame: Michigan A-Frame | Manistee Lake | Sleeps 4 located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Starvation Lake. Au Sable River and Smith Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, very well maintained and clean. Excellent price point and value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you found the property beautiful, clean, and well maintained, and that you felt it offered great value. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back again! - Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in the A frame, great location, beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad you had a great time at MichiganAFrame and enjoyed the location, you were wonderful guests! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot is incredible! They truly thought of everything when it comes to the amenities. Everything was so clean, and the decor is beautiful. We stayed with our four- and five-year-old kids, and they absolutely loved having their own little space upstairs. It made the stay extra special for them! Even on the one rainy night we had, we were still able to enjoy a great fire because the trees provided so much cover that we didn’t feel a drop. Highly recommend this place and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful home, thoughtful amenities, and clean accommodations. We’re especially glad the kids loved having their own space upstairs and that you were still able to enjoy a cozy fire on the rainy evening. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2023
Shelly, we love hearing that you had a wonderful stay, and we hope to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Place

Clean supplied and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
Jenn, seeing that word "awesome" does our heart good! We're so happy to know that you liked the property, and we hope that you come back again. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing place

Very clean and thought over property giving great relaxing time in the forest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2022
Sylwia, we're happy to know that you could relax and enjoy the forest. We hope to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cabin in the woods

Beautiful a-frame cabin in Kalkaska. We stayed for a weekend and it was a perfect getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Evis, thank you for this enthusiastic recommendation and review.  MichiganAFrame sits on a wooded lot and is a 2 minute walk to Manistee Lake.  It was completely remodeled just this year.  We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation spot!

This a-frame cabin is clean, modern and simple. It had everything we needed to cook meals, relax and have fun. Highly recommended for smaller groups! Thanks for the wonderful and easy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2022
Emily, we're so glad that you decided to spend your vacation with us and that it was such a success! Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to work with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan A-frame

This place was great! Very clean with easy lake access. My two boys loved the loft bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Kevin, when your kids are happy, you're happy, right? We're glad that the cottage worked out well for you, and we hope that you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Kimberly, we do so love when your guests use the word "awesome" in their reviews! We're glad that you had a wonderful time, and we hope to work with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our cabin.It was really nice on the inside and outside.They provided everything we would need in the cabin.we didn’t have to drive very far to get to anything.They were wonderful people to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Beautiful cozy little cabin. Had everything I needed for a relaxing weekend up North. Inside was updated and well decorated. Great location. I hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Julie, we're glad that you enjoyed the cabin, and we look forward to working with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for young kids!

We loved this little cottage! Both our kids learned to kayak in the warm, shallow water and the neighbors were wonderful. We had a quiet, relaxing week. Definitely hit up the Cherry Street Market in Kalkaska—nothing like fresh Michigan-grown produce in season! Thanks for a great stay, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
Melissa, we agree there is nothing like Michigan summer produce! We are so happy that you had a good time, and we certainly enjoyed having you as our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our idea of perfect!

We stayed for 2 nights and even during the 2nd day I was still finding small details about this home that I loved. The simplicity of the property, and the noises at night from the wildlife alone are enough to soothe any mind. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2022
Alex, we're so glad that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and perfect!

We usually do some tent camping near one of the beautiful lakes in northern MI. Tent camping seemed to be busier than normal, so we opted for this spot. It was great, we were able to walk down the street to use Manistee Lake, and we also to drive with the fam and the inflatable SUP’s over to Torch lake. Not too far from decent grocery stores and still in the middle of nowhere. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Christian, thank you for your recommendation. We're so glad that you decided to spend your vacation with us, and that the cottage worked out well for you. You were great guests, and we hope to work with you again. -Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Perfect little A-frame Cabin with all the Michigan vibes. The s’mores by the campfire were a hit. The interior decorating had Midcentury modern with a twist of Michigan…so cute! Every time we turned - we saw a touch of Michigan. The bathroom was updated and clean, the amenities were great, we were able to catch a Netflix show even though we were disconnecting… we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Megan , it sounds like you had a great getaway. We're so glad that you spent it with us, and we look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Mich Cabin Manistee.

Overall A+ Stay Family and I stay In a Cabin every Year, this Cabin Rental was one of the Best for a lot of reasons,to many to list. My only small complaint would be TV Reception and that's it. Overall Very Happy. Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
We’re so glad to hear that your family had an A+ stay and that our cabin rental was among the best you’ve experienced. We truly appreciate your feedback about the TV reception and will look into it. You were great guests and we'd love to work with you again -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kalkaska

Very new, clean rental, quiet area. Deck overlooks woods/nature. Just a 2 minute walk to small beach area with boat launch. Several other very nice lakes within a short drive. About 20 minutes to the store so stop on your way there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Kitty, we are pleased that MichiganAFrame worked outs so well for you. Situated on a wooded lot, it is just a short walk to great swimming, fishing, and boating on Manistee Lake. 2 adult and 2 youth kayaks are there for the guests to use.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome house!

Can’t say enough good things about the property itself! Beautifully updated house, quiet location just as described. They seem to have thought of everything, from extra sheets to plentiful fans and firewood. The only hiccup was a discrepancy between what is supposed to be the available shared private beach, and what the property owners directly on the beach think. Rather than argue, we just went to another beach area. It was really no problem, except that meant not getting to use the kayaks, which had been a big draw for us. Would definitely return to this or another Freshwater property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Karen, we're glad that you found MichiganAFrame to be "awesome! Thank you for your feedback. It's helpful for us to know. We do hope that you work with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely stay

very quiet cabin near the lake, peaceful and serene
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Nikki, it's so great to hear that you had a wonderful time. We hope to have you back one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded and quiet - a great getaway!

Great little a-frame cabin near lake Manistee. Equi-distant between Mackinaw City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Recent remodel? Looks great! Stairs to upstairs room (twin beds) may be tough for some, but are easy enough once you get used to them. Deck out back was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2020
Brian, we love hearing that MichiganAFrame worked out so well for you! We enjoyed having you as our guests and hope to work with you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Loved the cottage. It is beautifully designed and decorated. Felt like we were at home with all the essentials available. Kids loved their loft room. Cottage is centrally located to all the area attractions which instead of staying at hotels, we did day trips to Traverse City, Mackinac Bridge, Petoskey, Charlevoix and Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2020
Marcin, thanks for the 2 thumbs up!  We really appreciate your review and are happy that MichiganAFrame worked out so well for you.  We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cabin

This was great for the kids and dogs, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Michelle, we are so glad that you, your kids and your pups like staying at MichiganAFrame.  The cabin is on a wooded lot and only a short walk to great swimming, fishing, and boating on Manistee Lake. The cabin is situated just off Manistee Lake, and shares a private lake access with a few other properties. A two minute walk will get you to the shared swimming area, plus it's pet friendly.
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