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Charming Cottage Retreat - Your Home Away from Home!

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A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a wooden table, and a tree outside.
A small, single-story house with a front porch, two red chairs, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a mirror.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a refrigerator, microwave, and a stove.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Blue Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cottage is on a lake. Grandview Golf Club and Black Forest 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 Blue Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Blue Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 36 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 50 min drive - 71.7 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 50 min drive - 72.5 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 58 min drive - 79.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage Retreat - Your Home Away from Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage Retreat - Your Home Away from Home!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage Retreat - Your Home Away from Home! on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$724, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage Retreat - Your Home Away from Home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Retreat - Your Home Away from Home!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Retreat - Your Home Away from Home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage Retreat - Your Home Away from Home! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Blue Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Starvation Lake and Twin Lake. Little Twin Lake and East Lakes are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stress-free stay at this quiet location. Tina was great and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the house at the lake was amazing. It's not a fancy cabin, but it's clean and a lot of thought went into making guests comfortable. From a kayak, fishing pole and tackle, firewood on site, and some basic food items in case you got in late. I would definitely recommend the hostess and the property. Thank you Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here two summers now. Love it for our family with two littles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tina’s cottage was fantastic! It is right on the lake and has a great kayak for going fishing or just paddling around. The cottage has two nice bedrooms with comfortable beds and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Check-in was super easy and check-out was quite easy. Overall our stay was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, comfortable and right on the Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at this charming cottage on the lake annually for the past few years, and it never disappoints. Tina is a wonderful host and communicates quickly and clearly throughout the stay. It’s cozy, peaceful, and the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was so perfect! We've rented the house multiple times and it's always so clean, comfortable, and a great setting on the lake while close enough to all the fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage-smooth check-in, gorgeous view! Coffeemaker is a Keurig. Nearest store is about 20 minutes away, bring personal likes with you. We loved the cottage and will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is lovely. On a quiet road, literally steps away from a beautiful lake. The view is wonderful!Home is cozy, has a comfortable living room area and enough amenities to make our weekend away easy. Or host was quick to respond with questions. Very nice place to wind down during our weekend adventure trip! Only thing to note is that it is very rural, the closest small store is 10 minutes away so make sure you have all your essentials with you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cottage

Nice place to stay, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the yellow cottage! Will definitely be back another time to enjoy Blue Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice cabin and location

Enjoyable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay despite the weather not being the nicest. The cottage was very clean and we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice relaxing getaway at a quiet lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacay

We had a great time. Place was nice. We enjoyed having the lake right in front to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, a wonderful stay at Tina's cottage on Blue Lake. This is our third stay and I cannot say enough great things about the cottage, location, host and Blue Lake. All around, 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you Tracy! We love having you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Very clean, great location in a quiet neighborhood across the street from the beach. Had everything we needed for our weekend stay. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Weekend

This was a wonderful property to stay at! Very clean and peaceful. The neighborhood was quiet and the lake was absolutely gorgeous. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed your weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away

A nice trip up north to a neat little cottage. Enjoyed listening to the loons and watching a bald eagle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Cabin was great, everything you could need. Granddaughters loved the lake, very clear water. Would definitely recommend staying. Host and all the neighbors we very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on Blue Lake

Loved the location. Great swimming area steps away from front door. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Fishing

Nice northern lake, quiet and clean area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing and property is really nice! The only thing is using the oven the smoke detectors go off.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful little place

My husband, in laws and I had a lovely stay. The cabin is located in a perfect spot and very cozy. The neighbors were all very friendly and even let us use their kayak to stroll around the lake. It was a nice and quiet short get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake, clean and comfortable cabin

Both blue Lakes are gorgeous and a perfect weekend getaway. Amazing for kayaking, floating, and fishing. The cabin was quaint, clean, and very comfortable. Everything was easy from scheduling to check in/out. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at Blue Lake. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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