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North Blue Lake TrailHouse - Water-Sand-Winter Wonderland,Kalkaska, Mi

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Schuss Mountain
  • Grandview Golf Club
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

North Blue Lake TrailHouse - Water-Sand-Winter Wonderland,Kalkaska, Mi

Welcome to The North Blue Lake TrailHouse— your up-north escape! Enjoy the Caribbean Blue waters of North Blue Lake and the trail system of Kalkaska County and surrounding area. This all-season cottage sleeps 10 total, included with a separate rustic bunkhouse with 4 sleeping areas, a game table, Smart TV, sofa, extra refrigerator, sofa, recliner-a cozy space to hide away. Enjoy lake life floating and swimming by day with a private dock, paddle boat, kayaks, SUP, and rowboat ready to go. Evenings are for relaxing around the firepit or unwinding under the covered patio with friends and family.

For your day trip adventures-Located just minutes from ORV and snowmobile trails and surrounded by lakes to explore, local ski hills, golf courses, the iconic sand bar at Torch Lake and Mackinaw Island adventure is never far from your front door. Whether you’re soaking in the refreshing waters and tranquility of North Blue Lake or exploring the trails, taking day trips in northern Michigan or making memories playing games the spacious lawn, The North Blue Lake Trailhouse is your go-to spot for every season.

If you are looking for a great lake front place but do not need all the sleep area of the bunk house we can rent just the cottage that sleeps 6. Guest have loved the beauty of the clear blue lake and the peaceful nights by the fire and patio during the summer months. During the fall and winter the ORV and snowmobile trails are easily accessible. With plenty of trailer parking. Set up your tip ups for ice fishing and watch from the comfort of the cottage. Also close to The Boyne Mountain Sky Bridge and fall favorite.

Property manager

Michelle Higbee

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip sheets and pillowcases from used beds along with towels and place in the laundry room. Empty refrigerator. Take trash in trash bags in the trash bin at the end of driveway. Wash dishes
Turn off lights and fans and lock the doors Make sure fire is out in the firepit Please notify ASAP if anything is not working or was broken so we are prepared for the next guest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Grandview Golf Club and Timber Wolf Golf Club 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 Otsego Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Grandview Golf Club - 29 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 37 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 45 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 48 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 51 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hide-A-Way Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is North Blue Lake TrailHouse - Water-Sand-Winter Wonderland,Kalkaska, Mi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at North Blue Lake TrailHouse - Water-Sand-Winter Wonderland,Kalkaska, Mi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Blue Lake TrailHouse - Water-Sand-Winter Wonderland,Kalkaska, Mi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is North Blue Lake TrailHouse - Water-Sand-Winter Wonderland,Kalkaska, Mi located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 16 mi (25 km) of Au Sable River, Hartwick Pines State Park and Grandview Golf Club. Big Bradford Lake and Otsego Lake State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

Great place to stay!

Great place for families. Beautiful yard, beach area, and lake. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariam M.

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

The Perfect Getaway

My family and I stayed for 6 nights and absolutely loved it. Blue Lake is a hidden gem. The water is pristine and perfect for swimming and kayaking. The house is beautifully decorated and has everything you could need and a gorgeous view of the lake wherever you are. Michelle is a very responsive host with great taste and a solid grasp of what a guest needs. Area is close enough to Traverse and Petosky, etc. but you won’t want to leave the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna F.

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

North Blue Lake

Though the weather was rainy and cloudy and not what we dreamed of, this location was amazing. Games were provided with the home to keep up entertained inside and we were all able to be comfortable inside and didn’t feel like we were crowded. The water was so clear and clean! The neighbors were friendly! I would rent this home every summer if I could. I couldn’t have asked for a better location to be with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

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

Quiet & relaxing...Gorgeous clear water!

My family (myself, husband, daughters: 14, 12, 10 years) had a wonderful time at North Blue Lake! The water was SO clean and clear and we spent hours swimming and cruising around on the 2 provided kayaks and our paddle boards that we brought along. We stayed on weekdays and there were just a few other boaters/paddlers on the lake. In the mornings and evenings we paddled under the bridge, and through the shallow channel over to Blue Lake. The water was so clear and calm and we could see the fish swimming as we glided along. We did not have much luck fishing, but a neighbor caught several decent sized bass. There is a nice, big lawn area down by the shore and the girls enjoyed playing volleyball on the grass. At this property the lake bottom is just a bit mushy (but no seaweed, hooray!!) and is pretty shallow along the length of the dock. However, the lake gets deep not far past the dock, so we would just paddle out and have a blast jumping off our paddle boards and swimming! There are plenty of options for relaxing outside - we especially liked the coved patio area with a gas fireplace & sectional seating. The property would be comfortable for two families or a larger group. The house had plenty of space for our family of 5 and we used the bunk house just as a space to hang out & play games on our rainy afternoon. It is clear the owners worked hard to make the space cute and inviting and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

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

Blue lake

The house and property were both beautiful the lake was amazing we had a wonderful trip. The host was amazing , we called and asked a question and they were there within 20 minutes to answer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Higbee

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We are from Lansing -Grand Rapids area but love spending time in northern Michigan. We were originally looking for a place in the woods for snowmobiling and found a piece of Heaven on North Blue Lake and quickly became lake people too! We are looking forward to sharing our where we have enjoyed so many summers boating and swimming and winters snowmobiling.