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Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets.

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A lakeside setting with a dock, chairs, and a fire pit.
A cozy living room with a dark leather couch, a wooden table with a basket, and a view of a snowy landscape through large windows.
A dining area with a wooden table, black placemats, and a central candle holder.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of trees.
A two-story house with a front porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 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
Separate 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 Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 31 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 42 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Front Street - 47 min drive - 65.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 7.9 mi (12.7 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. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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
Beautiful property Great home best equipped VRBO ever
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just what we were looking for, beautiful lake views, next to orv trails and kayaking. John was an excellent host and the house was very clean and well stocked! It had everything we needed and then some. Would love to stay here again in the future! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Thank you, Kim for staying with us and your wonderful review. Thank you for taking care of our cottage and we hope to host you again in the future! John & Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake House!

We had a great stay! The house is lovely and the hosts are very responsive to any questions that we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you, Rochelle, for taking such great care of our cottage! We appreciate you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunset Lodge is all that and more!!!

We had a great stay at this property and I would recommend it to any and everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you for the review Robin! You guys were the perfect guests. You left everything very nice and tidy. We appreciate you guys! John & Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm and relaxinf

This was easily one of the best places I’ve stayed at. Highly recommend picking this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

The kids had an absolute blast at the cabin! We honestly wouldn't have changed a thing! It was beyond all expectations and we hope to visit again very soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you for staying with us Darci and family! We loved all the updates of all the fun you were all having! We can't wait to host you again! See you again soon! Also, the kids stories in the guest book were the best! We may frame them! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house and sunsets

House seemed like it was brand new. Very spacious and comfortable. Greatly enjoyed our week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you Stephan and family for staying with us! And thank you for taking such great care of our family cottage. We loved what you wrote in the guest book and are happy you had such a wonderful time exploring everything norther Michigan had to offer. We hope to see you again in the future! John & Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cottage with gorgeous views

The cottage and property were set up nicely. It was super clean. Everything was simple and easy to access. We had a great experience. The owners were very friendly and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you Brian! We appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect stay

This cottage was a perfect fit for our family of 6. It has all the at home touches and is in a prime location. The kitchen has everything you need for a home cooked meal. The back yard is stunning and we enjoyed many meals on the gazebo. The kayaks were a big hit too! Don't miss out! Thank you John & Kris!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you so much Bonnie and family for booking with us! We are so happy to hear of all the places you visited in northern lower Michigan. Also, thank you, for taking such great care of our cottage. We hope to see you back! John & Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay on Manistee Lake

We had an amazing time on Manistee Lake. The house was the perfect set up for my wife and I, and our twin twelve year old girls. The girls had the loft area to themselves and my wife and I enjoyed the quiet time downstairs or on the patio looking out at the serene lake. The house had all of the amenities to make it a great vacation home and Manistee Lake is the perfect size to explore by kayak, or pull the kids behind a boat. The homeowners were extremely communicative and checked in on us by text throughout our stay to ensure everything was going great. I highly recommend this property for an outstanding lake getaway in Northern Michigan!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for the great review and for staying with us Todd and family! We hope to have you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage on a quiet lake

Our family of six, including four teenagers, was looking for a lake cottage for a quick four day getaway, and we are so glad we picked this one! Everything was thoughtfully planned out by the owners for our stay, including generous supplies, great beach towels, and the best cookware we have ever had at a rental. The kitchen was extremely organized and easy to find anything you need. Additionally, the hosts left a little welcome basket of snacks for the kids, which were quickly devoured. Our hosts were responsive and messaged to see if we had any questions. The bedding and mattresses were perfect and everyone slept well. As for the lake, it is a beautiful and quite lake. The kids were out on the kayaks every day, and the sunsets were stunning. In addition to a fire pit lakeside, there is also a fire pit in the front yard, in case there is too much of a breeze. We enjoyed using both and also the ample space in the front yard for cornhole and throwing a football around. While we didn’t use it much, there were plenty of charging stations and the WiFi was strong. Don’t let the lack of reviews stop you from booking this cottage. With it being a new rental, I’m sure it will be getting five star reviews and be difficult to get a reservation here in the future. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you Andrea for the wonderful review! And thank you for taking such good care of our cottage. We greatly appreciate it! We can’t wait to have you back next year! John & Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the lake. Good clean house with every amenity like air conditioning, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Great hosts and very easy check in/check out process.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Na
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this property! The house was exactly as described, clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed. The welcome snacks were a thoughtful touch and a great way to start our trip. We brought our boat, and having access to John's dock was a huge bonus and made our time on the water so convenient. John was an excellent host who was responsive, friendly, and easy to communicate with throughout our stay. Also the sunsets were beautiful to watch! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2026
Thank you guys for the thoughtful review. We are so glad everything worked out the way it did. Thank you so much for taking such great care of our place. You couldn’t even tell someone stayed here! We hope to meet you guys sometime since you already knew all the neighbors. Ha Ha! Enjoy the rest of your summer! John & Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived to find everything as pictured in the VRBO article. Cabin was extremely clean and well maintained and organized. Kitchen was clean and well stocked with everything that we needed for our six night stay. Beds and bathrooms were clean bright and comfortable. You are steps from the water’s edge with kayaks and fishing to enjoy. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thank you for the kind review Dave! And, thank you for taking such great care of our cottage! We appreciate you all and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was above and beyond our expectations. The communication with the owners was quick and helpful. The home was fully equipped with everything you need and then some. They thought of everything you would need for a night or a week. The kayaks and outside environment was an extra touch to give us the vacation feel. BTW… we rented a pontoon and the company the owners recommended was perfect for what we needed. Definitely would recommend to all our friends and family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
Thank you Kris and family for the wonderful review and thank you for taking such good care of our family cottage. We hope to host you again in the future! John & Kris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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