Stunning Lake House - 200` of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room

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A large house with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a stone pathway leading to a patio area.
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An aerial view of a lake surrounded by dense forest and a small residential area with houses and a road.
A two-story house with a deck, a stone patio, and a dock extending into a lake.
A lakeside patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a dock extending into the water.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Kaleva, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Brown Township Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kaleva

Located in Kaleva, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Kaleva, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Brown Township Hall - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Douglas Valley Winery - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • James Lake - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Little River Casino - 13 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake and Latte - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Lake House - 200` of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning Lake House - 200` of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Lake House - 200` of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Lake House - 200` of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Lake House - 200` of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Northern Natural LLC, James Lake, and Portage Lake. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Heathlands Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 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. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent and our host was wonderful. There was more than enough space for our family of 5 and my boys really enjoyed the game room and all of the water activities available, and also the fire pit. The kitchen was well supplied and was very spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have been happier with the property and the property manager! The house was perfect for kids and adults of all ages. When any issues arose, Cassandra handled them so promptly and professionally. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2026
Hands down, you and your family were amazing guests, and I'm so glad I got the opportunity to host and meet you this summer! Thank you for your kind words. Can't wait to host you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this well-appointed, fabulous home. It's a gorgeous lake front property equipped with everything we needed to entertain our family. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, and for being such lovely guests! We're so glad you enjoyed the lake house and had everything you needed to make family memories together. We'd love to welcome you back anytime. See you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have a wonderful time! Pleasantly surprised for the fireworks Friday night. Queen bedroom closet had a hole in the ceiling. The couple staying there said there was an order and some flies. They had to keep it close and we unable to use it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you had a wonderful time and were able to enjoy the Friday night fireworks. We also appreciate you mentioning the closet concern. For future guests, the area described is not an exterior opening or a structural issue. It is an interior ceiling-level access area adjacent to the locked owner/utility storage space, with no outside access. We have inspected it and will make sure it is properly addressed so guests can use the closet comfortably going forward. Thanks again for the kind review, and we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to stay

House is clean and pretty big which was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Hi Nataliya, Thank you for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends! We hope to see you in the near future! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your guest experience specialist Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Great location. Family friendly. Awesome view on a very peaceful lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. Everything was incredible. The view, the rooms, the entertainment. I would rate it 100 stars if i could.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this large, family-friendly and group-ready property. It is perfectly situated on a great all sports lake and comes with kayaks and boats to use. The property management was very helpful and responsive. We had three families and everyone had a place to sleep, eat and relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. We spent a lot of time on the lake and enjoyed the kayaks. The back porch was a perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee and enjoy the view. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best house on the lake

Nicest house on the lake by a mile. Best beach, water was great. Well stocked pantry.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2023
Hello Caleb! Thank you for your review and choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House Vacation

The Lake House was amazing. Beach access and amenities were top notch. It’s a close drive to Traverse City, Lake Michigan, Arcadia Bluffs and both Sleeping Bear and Silver Lake Dunes. I would definitely recommend this property for your next family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Hello Duane! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 generations stayed & played. From the youngest (2 yrs old) to the oldest (81 yrs old) everyone had a wonderful week. The house is amazing and all the activities provided (kayaks, paddle boards, canoe, air hockey, ping pong, video games) made for an outstanding week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

House was perfect for a large group (6 adults and 5 kids under 10yo). House facilities and available lake/swimming equipment was amazing. Wonderful quiet lake and great fishing! Meijer 10m away. Just a wonderful way to spend a week getting away from the world with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Hello John! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best family vacation!!!

This home offered us a home away from home! There are endless amenities, the kitchen was great for our family meals. The game room was fun for evening game nights after s’mores by the fire. The location is ideal…15 min from Lake Michigan, 25 min from Arcadia Dunes and 15 min from Manistee River. Thank you for a memorable family vacation….we will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Wow, thanks for the fantastic feedback! So happy to hear the house worked well for your family! I hope you'll come stay with us again soon! - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING HOUSE ON THE LAKE

This is one of those places where you wouldn't want to leave from ....it is clean and well designed, practical and very family oriented with the downstairs equipped for family fun. Very few rentals come as beautiful and well organized as this one. If you are looking for that one in a million, you found it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing review, Ramona! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear the home felt like a place you didn’t want to leave—that’s the highest compliment we could hope for. Everything was in its place, and we greatly appreciate your attentiveness to the check-out instructions. Communication was seamless, and it was truly a pleasure hosting your group. Guests like you make hosting such a joy! You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home

This house has a great design and everything is up to date and in great shape. The water sports equipment is excellent. We had fabulous weather, so little indoor time during the day, but entertainment is there for rainy days. Have never stayed at the same place twice but may have to make an exception!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide the review! So glad you enjoyed the stay! I hope you'll come say with us again in the future. - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing. Can’t wait to come back!

This property was perfect. Probably our best vrbo ever. Clean, nice, easy-to-understand information for televisions and fireplace. We skied Crystal two days and hung out at the house one day. We also hiked Acadia one day. Perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2024
Hello Korey! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

The lake house provided a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors on Chief Lake. The house is in pristine condition and many amenities were provided. Daily, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards , etc were enjoyed by grandkids and adults . Fishing was great for grandkids with campfires every evening on spacious patio. Wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thanks for the fantastic feedback! So happy you enjoyed the home. I hope you'll come stay with us again soon! - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than Advertised

We wanted a nice house on a lake to celebrate a big birthday and were extremely happy with our experience at the property. Every single thing we could possibly need was not only there, but it was clearly and thoughtfully labeled. The house is comfortable and clean, the game room is ridiculous and the back yard landscape and waterfront is impressive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Hi Andy, Thank you for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family :) Best regards and we hope to see you in the near future! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your guest experience specialist Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Perfect in every way. The indoor and outdoor spaces were everything we needed. Both were equipped with the best—great sleeping areas, wonderful kitchen with all amenities, great outdoor seating and beach. The beach, the adult and kid kayaks and paddle boards, life jackets, and fishing poles kept all of us happy. We had a great time. (Thanks for the eagles that sat across the lake! You even had binoculars for us to watch them.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Hi Robert, Thank you for your review and choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

I don't have enough good things to say about this property. Absolutely incredible. It exceeded every expectation we had. It was clean and had every amenity we could desire. The lake was awesome the deck was awesome the game room was awesome. I wish i could give it more than 5 stars. We will definitely be back next year at the same location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2024
Hello Isaac~ Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Family Vacation

We had the best week. The home was perfect for our family of 12. Plenty of room for all of us. There was always something to do, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and when it rained one day lots to do inside, games, ping pong, air hockey, and more. We were even close enough to go into Manistee so the grandkids could swim in Lake Michigan. The home is easy to get to with great parking. All of the kids and grandkids give The Lake House 5-star excellent review. Nobody wanted to leave
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Hello Chris! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Getaway with an Attentive Host

We had a wonderful stay at this lake house! The property had everything we needed for our large family of 14, including kids. The house was spacious, well-equipped, and the lake views were stunning. Our host was incredibly attentive and responsive. We encountered a minor issue with a bathroom shower leak, and they addressed it promptly, ensuring our stay was comfortable and stress-free. The house had all the amenities to keep everyone entertained, from the well-stocked kitchen to the ample outdoor water recreation gear. We truly felt at home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet memories

Each year our family of thirteen including six grandchildren gathers for a week somewhere to make shared memories. This has been our favorite rental so far. There was ample room to be together for meals and activities and also room to independently savor the quiet beauty of Chief Lake. The available kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, paddle boat, life jackets and fishing poles combined with the quiet lake provided opportunities for everyone to safely have lots of fun during the day with evenings around the comfortable fire pit enjoyed too. We also appreciated its proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes for hiking and Portage Lake for tubing. We hope to make many more happy memories there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your review and for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house!

Fabulous time with family- adults and kids! The house was beautiful, spacious, large bedrooms, and had all of the amenities you could need. Including for the lake - paddle boards, kayaks, canoe, etc. Fishing was great, everyone caught something. The downstairs has all the fun games from ping pong to air hockey, and arcade games, a teen heaven! Lake is big enough to tube and jet ski, but not a big lake. Close enough drive for short trips to Mainistee, or Arcadia, slightly longer to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor. Lots to do!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your review and choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
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