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Manistee Lake 6BR Sleeps 16 · Ice fishing, snowmobile · Kalkaska

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Exterior
Property video
Property grounds
A snowy landscape with a dog running in the foreground.
A large yellow house with a white porch and a small deck, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Captain’s Quarters

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Floor Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom - Lakefront

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - Upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this holiday home is on the beach. Grandview Golf Club and Hawk's Eye 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 Starvation Lake. 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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Map
Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 35 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 61.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 49 min drive - 70.1 km
  • Front Street - 52 min drive - 67.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Stop 'N Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manistee Lake 6BR Sleeps 16 · Ice fishing, snowmobile · Kalkaska pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Manistee Lake 6BR Sleeps 16 · Ice fishing, snowmobile · Kalkaska?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Manistee Lake 6BR Sleeps 16 · Ice fishing, snowmobile · Kalkaska?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manistee Lake 6BR Sleeps 16 · Ice fishing, snowmobile · Kalkaska?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Manistee Lake 6BR Sleeps 16 · Ice fishing, snowmobile · Kalkaska located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kalkaska holiday home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Starvation Lake. Au Sable River and Smith Lake are also within 16 miles (25 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. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, you can’t ask for much more when trying to locate a place with everything you need, with enough space for 7 families. We spent three nights, four days with a total of 7 households. The property had everything we needed and more. All we had to do was get there. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you could think of to cook meals, and the property had plenty of outdoor entertainment for the kids. Even without AC we managed to stay cool by opening the windows at night and using the ceiling fans. Would have no issues staying here again. Thank you Dave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No air conditioning, & deck should have been cleaned prior to arrival. Overall, Pleased with home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation at the Barnhouse!

My family loved our stay at the barnhouse! It had plenty of room to accommodate our group of 15 with everything we needed to have a fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you so much, Amanda. I’m happy your family enjoyed the stay. It was my pleasure. You were a perfect guest and would love to have you stay again. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Barnhouse!

Had a great time with 5 other couples at this location. Plenty of room. All amenities provided. Great place to hang out after wine tasting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the place. You guys were great guests and I’d be happy to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend at the Barnhouse! We had 17 people together and the property fit very nicely. Great years for outdoor games, wiffleball, and bonfires. Lake front is perfect to relax in as you can walk 50 yards into the lake and still only be chest high. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed the Barnhouse. Happy to have you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelor party

Went to this property with a group of 13 guys. Dave was super friendly and very helpful. Quick to respond with all questions I had. The property was beautiful and clean! Would definitely stay again. Thanks for everything Dave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks Matt. Happy to have you stay at the Barnhouse!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

Nice and clean home. Lots of space. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family booked the Barnhouse from June 28 to July 3. It is an awesome setup. You can tell that the Owner, Dave, spends a lot of time there because it has just about everything you could want or need. We had plenty of room for the 17 of us. Dave has been very good to work with and addressed most of our needs. We had a few problems. On the second day all the water went out. My son, with help from a technician from the water heater company, got it going by 5:30 the next morning. He stayed up all night to get it fixed. The slider and screen door going from the dinning area to the front porch need major repairs. The glass door is very hard to open and close. The screen door will not stay on the track. This made it very inconvenient getting food to the front deck for meals. It would be nice to get some seat covers for the cushions' on the deck. They were soaked with water and very dirty when we got there. My grandkids helped me clean them up and get most of the water out of them but you still got a wet butt every time you sat down. Several storms knocked out the power twice. We had no water, lights and no fans for most of our last day and night. There are ceiling fans in most rooms. THIS WAS NOT DAVE'S Fault. I wanted to stay longer but was out voted and we left a day early. Dave. the host, gave us a partial refund and I am very happy. Thanks' Dave
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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