If your dream summer getaway includes a private white-sand beach, a crystal-clear lake, and a variety of outdoor adventures, then this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Kalkaska vacation rental is just what you’re looking for! This spacious cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, a furnished deck, a foosball table, and direct lake access. Cook up your catch of the day on the gas grill while your crew enjoys cocktails on the patio. End the night by the fire pit, watching the sunset and making memories!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Game Room | 2 Paddleboards & 2 Kayaks Provided | Fire Pit

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Game Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private yard, deck, 44’ boat dock, lounge chairs, covered patio, hot shower, picnic table, life vests, beach umbrella & toys
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, cable access, dining table, natural light, foosball table, mini fridge, circular stairway
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, stove/oven, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, cooking utensils, pots & pans, rice cooker, popcorn maker, blender, ice maker, Crockpot, toaster, microwave, spices, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, ceiling fans, central A/C & heat, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, washer/dryer, hair dryer, high chair, S&S fire blanket, baby gate
FAQ: Ring doorbell & 3 additional exterior security cameras (facing out), small flight of stairs & 1 additional step to enter, 1st-floor bedroom/bathroom
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

BEAR LAKE (on-site): Fishing, high-speed boating, paddle boarding, kayaking
LAKEFRONT ADVENTURE: Manistee Lake (9.2 miles), Crawford Lake (9.2 miles), Lake Margrethe (10.0 miles), Lake Skegemog (24.3 miles)
SHRED THE SLOPES: Hanson Hills (13.2 miles), Mt. Mancelona (18.8 miles), Shanty Creek Resort - Summit Village (27.0 miles), Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area (33.9 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (41.2 miles)
TRAILS: Sunset Trailhead (1.0 miles), VASA Singletrack Trail (31.7 miles), VASA Cross Country Ski trails (32.8 miles), hiking, biking, ORV, and horseback riding
SEASONAL EVENTS: Ausable River Marathon Canoe Race (July), National Trout Festival - Kalkaska (April), National Cherry Festival - Traverse City (July), Bow Hunting Season (October 1 - December 1), Hunting Season (November 15 - December 1), Iceman Cometh Race (November)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (38.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires a small flight of stairs and 1 additional step to enter
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device at the front entrance and 3 additional exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located by the roadside area and faces the parking pad, camera 2 is located on the back patio facing the door, and camera 3 is located on the upper deck facing the yard and lake. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the devices (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed