Lakefront Retreat w/ Pedal Boat & Dock in Kalkaska

Kalkaska, Michigan
$277 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | BBQ Ready | Near ORV Trails

Adventure, unwind, repeat! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Kalkaska vacation rental is your year-round launchpad for Northern Michigan fun. Reel in fish from nearby lakes in warmer months, or perfect your swing at Timber Wolf Golf Club. Visiting in the winter Gear up for the slopes at Schuss Mountain or snowmobiling along the Blue Bear Trail! No matter the season, the campfire is perfect for s’mores and stories. This home checks every box!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds w/ 2 twin trundles

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TV
- Gas fireplace (controlled by thermostat)
- Dining table

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Gas grill (propane provided)
- Wood-burning fire pit (wood provided)
- Spacious yard w/ lake views
- Dock access
- Kayaks & pedal boat
- Furnished porch & deck
- 36-inch Blackstone griddle

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven
- Dual Keurig/drip coffee maker (coffee, filters & creamer provided)
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Portable fans, electric heating
- Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer/dryer, iron/board, hangers

FAQ
- No A/C
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, 3 steps required to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (4 vehicles)
- Boat/trailer parking available
- Garage not available

-- THE LOCATION --

- Crawford Lake access
- Close to Timber Wolf Golf Club & Grandview Golf Club
- 5 miles to Manistee Lake & 29 miles to Torch Lake Nature Preserve
- 5 miles to Twin Birch Restaurant and Golf Course
- 6 miles to Cherry Street Market & Downtown Kalkasa
- 6 miles to Kalkaska ORV Trailhead, 20 miles to Traverse City State Forest ORV Trailhead & Sand Lake ORV Trailhead
- 7 miles to seasonal Kalkaska Farmers' Market (Memorial Day to mid-October)
- 19 miles to Schuss Mountain
- 31 miles to Traverse City
- 29 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This property has fans but does not offer air conditioning
- This single-story home requires 3 steps to enter

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayaking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Rebecca K.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    The house and grounds were immaculate, and well appointed with everything we needed … and then some! Rick and Teresa were gracious, wonderful hosts - taking the time to show us around and answer all of our questions! The lake was perfect. Great fishing, beautiful views! This property is a great value, I highly recommend it!

  • Richard

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    A very nice, spacious & quiet property made for a very relaxing stay. We've done VRBO for many years & although check-in day in person with the owners was somewhat unusual, it was nonetheless very pleasant. Rick & Theresa take good care of the property AND their renters!

  • Jill S.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    What a wonderful place to stay. Every little detail makes your stay perfect. We had the best weather and best sunsets. We enjoyed so much time on the pontoon boat!!! Thanks for such a wonderful trip. Our family made some great memories. Loved this place!

  • Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Overall, the place and location was awesome. Had a little problem with one of the bedrooms. The previous renters from the week before had dogs and one urinated in that bedroom which we could not use. Rick and Teresa discounted the cost due to that issue. All in all, it was a great week with wonderful weather! Thank you both for being so attentive.

  • Melinda N.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    It was very relaxing, the hosts were exceptional.

  • Charlotte D.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Only issue was no A/C, but had a very nice breeze 90% of our stay

  • Nancy D.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Very clean and comfortable! We had a great week at the lake cottage!

  • Kirk B.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Amazing as always

  • Brian W.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Great Property and Welcoming Host!

  • mike b.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Had a great time enjoyed alot

  • Cindy W.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay. Rick and Theresa are excellent hosts and great people!! We enjoyed boating, shopping, bonfires but most of all relaxing at the house.

  • rene b.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We loved our stay. It was the best cottage we have ever rented. The place was clean and cozy. The fishing was stellar. Can’t wait till next time when we all go back to Our Place?

  • Celeste O.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Quiet Crawford lake in ranch style cottage. Very nice place and liked cooking on BBQ and Black stone under covered porch. Dock was great to park our boat and we enjoyed fishing, boating and tubing. We had a wonderful time and wanted to stay longer.

  • Sara B.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    What fabulous scenery around both bays. Lovely beaches, and cherry groves and wineries. Charming towns views spectacular! A good place to stay to wander the gorgeous area.

  • Linda B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We spent two weeks at Crawford Lake and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, and comfortable and suited us well. The week included boating, fishing, bike rides, smores, relaxing, playing games, short walks, and quiet lake serenity. It's a great place, a great vacation. The only problem was our trip ended.

  • Kathy S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Our family experience was great. We were an extended family ages 7 - 69. Most of our adventures circled around fishing. We moored 2 boats at the dock and they went out in morning and evening to troll and still fish. There also was fishing off the dock for pan fish. Everyone caught something but we are catch snd release fisherman. The younger 2 went out tubing with their Mom and Uncle and and had a ball!! I could hear them laughing from the front deck. Inside the house there was everything available that we needed to cook almost every meal we ate. The place was clean and pretty spacious. It was close enough to town so we could hop over there for supplies. All around nice time.

  • Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    Weather didn’t cooperate but had a great time regardless. Plenty to do!

  • Robin T.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    We have a small cottage on the lake and needed extra space to have family up. There Was plenty of room to spread out and the owners were accessible for any issues, even our late check in. Love our lake! It’s a quiet slice of heaven!

  • Judy S.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 20, 2024

    We had a very nice stay in this house, very clean and well stocked house. View overlooking the lake was beautiful!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$277+
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