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Lakefront Kalkaska Cottage w/ Fire Pit!

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A lakeside property with a gas station, a small building, and a parking lot.
A lakeside outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, large windows, and a sectional sofa.
A wooden interior with a white door, a bench with patterned cushions, and a wreath on the wall.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Den)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartwick Pines State Park and Grass River Natural Area, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 29 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 40 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 43 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Front Street - 45 min drive - 63.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Kalkaska Cottage w/ Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Kalkaska Cottage w/ Fire Pit!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Kalkaska Cottage w/ Fire Pit! on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$1,955, 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 Lakefront Kalkaska Cottage w/ Fire Pit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Kalkaska Cottage w/ Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Kalkaska Cottage w/ Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Kalkaska Cottage w/ Fire Pit! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Grandview Golf Club and within 12 miles (20 km) of Starvation Lake and Smith Lake. Au Sable River and Island Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

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. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very cozy, well designed home. I had a group of 8 and we all had space to enjoy without feeling on top of one another. The back yard and garage gave us even more space to spread out and engage in some great family time with games and water activities. I loved Kayaking around the lake and the views. Central to a lot of great beaches as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house was very clean! We were a little nervous about staying next to the gas station, but it ended up being handy to have right next door. There was so noise from there, but nothing too bad. The backyard was private and spacious. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Super cute cottage! Fun for a weekend with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay

Our family of four loved the property. It had space to spread out, and the mornings were so peaceful waking up to the water. We enjoyed the kayaks and being on the lake. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The place was very clean and had all the dishes we needed. Gas station right next door, which was nice. Big barn, with lots of room and a fire pit, which was great! The beds were not comfortable, which was unfortunate. The washer/dryer combo took 6 hours to wash/dry, which is crazy. They only left 1 roll of paper towel (the one on holder) and 3 trash bags (1 being in the trash bin). With 10 people staying there and the price we paid, you would think they would give extra roll of paper towels and trash bags to make sure we can clean the place. Also, it would have been nice to know we couldn’t have walked in the lake, definitely not a place we could have swam in. Would have been nice to have pen, marker, tape and paper also. Overall, we had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, barn, fire pit, and convenient location. We were also happy to accommodate your early check-in and checkout. We appreciate your feedback regarding the beds, washer/dryer, and additional supplies and will take it into consideration. We provide starter supplies of paper towels and trash bags, though we understand larger groups may go through these items more quickly. We did want to clarify that our listing states there is lake access, which is accurate, as the property is located on the channel. We also provide kayaks and paddle boards for guests to enjoy. However, we have never advertised the lake as a swimming area or advertised swimming as an amenity. We’ll consider making this distinction even clearer in the listing to avoid any confusion. We’re happy to hear you ultimately had a great time, and we appreciate you staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway!

This house had every single thing we needed for a fun Memorial Weekend! The teenagers loved fishing off of the dock and kayaking every morning. There were rods, life jacks, corn hole, foosball table, firewood and a great fire pit. Kitchen was awesome, house was clean and well appointed, could have easily stayed a week or more. 5/5 for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for total R & R, this is the place! Very quiet, private place. Gas station next door, but not loud at all. The cottage was super clean and had all of the amenities we needed for our stay. Unlike other places, I loved that that the owner supplied an over abundance of toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags & towels. Fishing was great off the dock. Not sure about swimming because there is ALOT of seaweed. There's a small sand area for kids to play. The firepit area was great and the owner provides all the fire you can burn. The kayaks were a plus for my adult children.If you want to venture out and do some sightseeing, Traverse City is about 40 minutes away and Torch Lake is about 30 minutes away. Closest grocery store is about 15-20 minutes away. Overall, we had a great week at the cottage! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
This was a great location for family with a dog if you plan to stay at the cottage your whole stay. Nothing nearby. The fenced in front yard was perfect for our dog and the firepit and kayak's were fun. The cottage was clean and laid out well but the two small rooms with twin beds (with trundles) would be better with another full sized bed and/or two twins. The two negatives I'd point out were being directly next door to a gas station (a bit bothersome) and nowhere nearby to walk your dog as the road is basically on a two-lane highway with little or no shoulder and lots of curves (hard to see oncoming cars). I left messages also before our trip with questions and one during the trip - no response to the first two messages at all and the message during our stay was answered a day after we left the cottage. Not great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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