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Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8 139.4 sq m
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Explore the area

Kalkaska, MI
- Grandview Golf Club12 min drive
- Torch Lake Park41 min drive
- Torch Lake43 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Loft
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets.
Welcome to our family cottage, Sunset Retreat! Updated! Beautiful master bath, new quartz countertops, new appliances, flooring interior and exterior paint, and more! Cottage is seasonally decorated! Bring your snow skis, snowboard, boat, snowmobiles, ORVS, and fishing poles! Or, visit the many wineries, golf courses, and ski resorts that surround the area. Turtle Creek Casino just a short drive away! This private, all season 2 bedroom w/loft and 2 full bath cottage is ready to entertain. 100’ of frontage with sunset views of Manistee Lake. Pontoon rentals available on the lake and ORV rentals nearby as well. Just added this year, pontoon hoist. Excellent swimming, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ORV riding and more. Surrounded by state land and 100’s of miles of trails that seem to head everywhere! Short drives to Grayling, Traverse City, Torch Lake and more. Wineries all around! A little over an hour to Mackinaw! Centrally located, Sunset Retreat is the perfect cottage for your vacation. 2 bedrooms and a loft. King beds in the bedrooms and a Queen and 2 single beds in the loft. All new beds, mattresses, reclining couches, dining table, washer and dryer, linens, flooring, and paint. 80’ dock will be in Memorial Day through Labor Day. 2 Kayaks, water floats, and life jackets will be available during the same time. No smoking, No parties, No Pets, and No fireworks on the property or dock. Photos may not always be exact as we continue to make improvements to the cottage. Message us with any questions or message us if you don't see your date available. Book today!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
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
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 and a first aid kit
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 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 Twin Birch Golf Course.

Kalkaska, MI
What's nearby
- Grandview Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
- Twin Birch Golf Course - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
- Torch Lake Park - 41 min drive - 44.4 km
- Turtle Creek Casino - 42 min drive - 48.2 km
- Torch Lake - 43 min drive - 45.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Hide-a-Way - 27 min drive
- Dingman's Tavern - 19 min drive
- Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - 16 min walk
- lost forest lodge - 5 min drive
- Shirley's In The Woods - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by John Dykstra

We are John and Kris. We've been empty nesters now for the last couple years. We purchased this cottage to enjoy with our family and use it regularly. We both still work full time so it made sense for us to share our family cottage periodically with others. We hope you'll love it as much as we do! Send us a message if a date doesn't show available and we'll see if we can make something work. Thank you for staying with us!
What makes this property unique
Sunset retreat sits on 100' of frontage and has beautiful sunset views. The shallow sandy bottom makes it ideal for swimming and floating in the water. We are near ORV and snowmobile trails. Pontoon, ORV, and snowmobile rentals are also nearby. Surrounded by birch trees, maples, and evergreens, Sunset Retreat has that up north feel. Please message us if you have any questions!
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