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Lakefront Vacation Home

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a hammock, and string lights.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, a central island with stools, and built-in appliances.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A lakeside outdoor seating area with a house in the background, surrounded by trees and a string of lights.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a dining table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Vacation Home

Nestled on a small island, this home away from home has beautiful lakefront views of Manistee Lake, as well as views of a small river to the side of the home. Perfect for boating, fishing, and watersports during the day, guests can relax at night near the firepit.
Four bedrooms (two on the first floor, two on the second) with two full baths, laundry room, as well as a spacious living room and kitchen allow for a spacious one or two-family getaway. A deck with barbecue grills will allow for great family time while being lakefront all day long.

Yamaha wave runners (three-seaters) are available for an additional fee.

A pontoon boat is available during the length of your stay. (rental must be the length of your stay). Inquire for rental details.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
One additional guest is allow for an additional $50 per night fee

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2763124vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this holiday home is on the beach. 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 Hartwick Pines State Park and Grass River Natural Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 36 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 44 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 47 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 50 min drive - 70.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kiooties - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Vacation Home located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Manistee Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Grandview Golf Club and Starvation Lake. Bear Lake and Twin Birch Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 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. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No problems. Great week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tim e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for a relaxing golf weekend with some friends. The house had everything we could want to make us feel at home and the location was ideal not only to enjoy some spectacular golf courses in northern Michigan, but also just to enjoy the lake and nature. Would absolutely recommend for a family or just to get away and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Fantastic property!

We had a great time and Philip was a very accommodating host. The property was one of the cleanest we have seen and we appreciated all the amenities. The lake was nice too :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We’d love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

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

Loved this gem!

We absolutely loved our stay on Manistee Lake. Philip was wonderful at communicating the entire time, made excellent recommendations and provided the perfect home for our extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Shawna, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope it provided some relaxation and fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Great house and lake

Wonderful house, very helpful owner. Loved it. This may be the first house my family and I stay at more than once!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Hi Jacqueline, we are happy to hear you had a great time and would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

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

Amazing Place to stay!

This property is absolutely amazing! The sunset views are just beautiful, the house was immaculate and it was stocked to the nines. We had also rented the pontoon for the week, which was worth the extra spend. It made for such a wonderful family vacation!! Many thanks to Phil and Stephanie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and made family memories. Glad you enjoyed the pontoon too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

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

Manistee Lake vaca

The lake house was perfect for our family getaway. The four bedrooms gave everyone their own space for quiet, and the living areas (inside and out) had a variety of spaces to gather. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need and lots of prep space. The lake itself is beautiful, and being towards one end seemed to make for less boat traffic. Only downside was the kayak and paddleboard were both pretty unsteady, but we made do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Family Getaway

We had a great time at the house and in the water. Philip was very accessible, and the house and property were just as described. The new pizza/bakery down the road is great, we went there every morning and had pizza one night. I had not been to Kalkaska before and picked this house because of size and amenities - did not disappoint. We took advantage of the wave runner rentals and had a blast. Would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thanks so much for your review, Holly. We enjoyed hosting you and are glad you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

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

A nice break at the lake

We had a very pleasant stay over a week in July. Plenty of space, very comfortable beds, and a perfectly stocked kitchen. It’s about 20 minutes to the grocery store so stock up or be ready for daily trips. Traverse City is an easy 45 minute drive and Bellaire is close by too. We made great use of the paddle board, kayak, and canoe, but decided the cost to rent to motorized crafts exceeded the benefit due to the small size of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW, what an amazing stay at this beautiful lake house!! We had 6 adults and 2 teenagers and the house accommodated all of our needs perfectly. The lake is the perfect size for all water sports, but also safe for kids to play on the water while you watch from the deck, yard, or dock. The house has all of the amenities you need from a fully stocked kitchen with plates, pots & pans, silverware, cups, coffee maker, and spices to a grill and griddle on the deck. The owners did a great job communicating before, during, and after our stay and were extremely nice to ensure we had everything we needed for a great stay. We elected to rent their pontoon and wave runners and had an outstanding time on the lake throughout our stay. You can’t beat being on a Northern Michigan lake in the Summer and this house is by far one of our favorites we’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

10 Star Lake Home

These lake home owners can be designated Super Hosts right off. Home is beautiful, clean, comfortable as is the beautiful lakefront yard. The owners spared no expense in stocking the house with everything we may have needed, actually over and above with many extras. I am so thankful we stumbled across their lakefront property, I can’t imagine there are many properties of this caliber available to families looking for a short term get away. We hated to leave this beautiful location with its available pontoon boat and wave riders. Our teens were so happy to be zipping around the lake as we cruised in the pontoon boat. Thank you Phil & Steph for your thoughtful gestures in stocking the house, the quality of your linens and the overall delight to be found in your heavenly lakefront home! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thanks, Janet! We were so glad to have hosted you and your family. We hope you’ll come back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we booked, this VRBO experience was nothing short of outstanding. The host was incredibly communicative, warm, and helpful throughout the entire process—from the initial arrangements to both check-in and check-out. Every interaction felt thoughtful and professional, making us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for.The home itself radiates luxury. Every detail, from the upscale furnishings to the elegant decor, was curated to create a serene and indulgent atmosphere. It felt like stepping into a high-end retreat, and we were constantly impressed by the quality and comfort throughout.As an avid cook, I was absolutely thrilled with the spacious, beautifully designed kitchen. It was fully equipped with top-tier appliances and everything I needed to prepare meals with ease and joy. Cooking here was a true pleasure, and the open layout made it a perfect space to gather and entertain.This property exceeded every expectation. The sunsets were breathtaking and the fishing superb. Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape or a luxurious home base for your adventures, this VRBO is a gem. I can't recommend it highly enough and will absolutely be returning!
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home on a lovely lake. The home has one of the best equipped kitchens! The lake is peaceful and a wonderful place to paddle a kayak or canoe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Philip

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We are husband and wife and dreamed of owning a lakefront home one day and sharing it with others. We hope you enjoy our property as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This property is on Manistee Lake, a quiet lake known for its fishing and boating. Our property is surrounded by water with Manistee Lake in front and a small river on the side of the property. We are close to Traverse City, Bellaire, Shanty Creek/Schuss and even Boyne. Whether it's relaxation, being by the water, or skiing - this house is close to all of it.

What makes this property unique

We have a canoe, kayak, and paddle board that guests may enjoy during their stay.
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