We loved our stay! The house was beautiful and was equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed the covered patio, fire pit and private beach. Canât wait to return!
House accommodated 5 adults very comfortably. Location to the lake was amazing. Spent one day at Traverse City which was a short drive from the house. Neighborhood is very quiet, kind of too close to the neighbors but still a pleasant stay.
Beautiful newly renovated house on the lake! Perfect for families to gather and enjoy the water. Very quiet and peaceful. Water was shallow enough for kids under age 7 to swim in the lake with their lifejackets on and play in the sand.
The picture showed more of a 'sandy' area then there was but the kids did ok with it. Cleanliness was not great but after I did a cleaning throughout it was a nice stay.
Listing says you can use their sheets for an extra cleaning fee, but that is not accurate. You have to bring your own sheets and they have 4 different mattress sizes. They told us to bring our own beach towels which is fine, but they did not provide any bath or hand towels and that was not mentioned. We spent over a hour between two people cleaning when we arrived. Every hand soap container in the house was nearly empty upon arrival. Bathrooms were not in sanitary condition, fridge empty but not clean, dog hair everywhere including inside the fridge. The location is great and neighbors are friendly. Just be prepared for the above if you rent this place.
Newly renovated top to bottom, quiet location with fantastic views. Can't say enough positive things about the hosts. Very engaged and pride of ownership shines through.
All kinds of lake "toys" to enjoy, gas bbq and fire pit were used a lot. Fully equipped kitchen. Washer & dryer. AC but not necessary with fans in all rooms.
Outside deck has not been fully enclosed as yet. Very comfortable lounges and sofas as well as patio table and chairs.
A couple minor issues with the newly added upstairs- towel racks in bathrooms or hanging poll for clothes not yet installed.
The view from the master bedroom, on the second floor, is spectacular. The master bedroom is very large and includes a comfortable chair and ottoman. Kids dorm had four beds with attached bathroom (nice design touch by owners).
Definitely, would recommend for family gatherings.
My family stayed at this property for a week and it exceeded our expectations. Since I had my little ones traveling with us, we really appreciated the shallow water, private location, and kind neighbors. The covered patio was a luxury. The home was clean upon arrival and there were no surprises - we packed our own sheets and towels for ease. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware.
We had a fabulous time in this updated home and would love to stay again!
Arrived August 9th lost power from storm on August 10th at 11:15pm stayed a night with no AC no fans no water still had another night to stay called property manager at 8am and said we would check back in the afternoon for power restoration otherwise we have to leave he agreed to refund one nights stay then when I told him we were leaving because of no power he said he would refund one night....... now still no refund and his tone and story changed! Definitely a selfish Jerk to say the least it's people like him that ruin it for everyone!
Had a pleasant time on the lake. We were able to bring our boat with parking available for the trailer. Neighbors were friendly and helpful. Had a short drive for a day trip to traverse city. Also took the family kayaking close by. Caught plenty of bass on the lake and had a relaxing bonfire every night.
Very nice place on nice property on a Great Lake. Neighbors were very nice. Only issue was the dog hair, the smell of dog and the fire pit was littered with garbage when we arrived. Did not expect to have to do a deep clean when we arrived, but once everything was clean, we had a very nice stay.
The stay was ok. It wasnât at all what we expected. The cottage wasnât the cleanest. Dog hair everywhere, fridge and cabinets were dirty. It worked but my expectations were much higher. The lake was nice and peaceful, we enjoyed the time outdoors.
We enjoyed the location and the shallow private beach was so nice for our kids. It is an older cottage but there are some nice updates. We had plenty of cool air even without any air conditioning. We were blown away by how quiet the area was. Overall a nice stay off the beaten path.
My wife and l really enjoyed our stay. We had plans to go into Travas City but, we were so comfortable and relax we stayed in and enjoy th scenery. The neighbors were very friendly and some came by to talk we us. I check to see if the property was available for Memorial Day weekend to return but, it was booked! I would recommend this property to anyone that was to get away from eeryday life.
Quick trip to the area with excellent communication with the owners of the property. Beautiful view of the lake with all the kitchen supplies we needed for the weekend!
Everything was great about my stay here. The lake and the Fall colors were amazing and we spent two days fly fishing the Manistee River. Would recommend this place highly.
5 retired grandmas from all over the state came together at this property. Cute cottage on Manistee Lake. On arrival we found the kitchen floor had debris, spiders and webs in the bath tub, fire pit had garbage in it. We figured no one had been there to cleanup after the last people vacated. All of which we cleaned up and enjoyed our time there together.
We had a wonderful time at this property. It was quiet and peaceful. The beach was excellent for our kids (3 and 6) to play at, sandy and shallow. We didn't catch any fish, but enjoyed paddling around the lake in the paddle boat. We would definitely recommend this place and hope to return in the future.
The house was spacious, comfortable and good location. Minor details such as little certain areas were dirty, like people mention before the TV its local channels. Other than that neighbors were friendly and the house with the lake in the front was a great way to relax.
This is a great place to relax and unwind. My family of four really enjoyed swimming, paddle boating, and lounging around on the deck and by the fire pit. The lake and house are clean and the area is quiet..it all made for a fun time.
Really enjoyed our stay here. Very cozy and cute home with beautiful views. My only complaint was that once inside the house there are a couple of steps to get into the kitchen that I feel should've had some signage to let you know. My Sister in Law was carrying in some of her luggage and didn't realize that the steps had two different heights. She went down and scraped both ankles and knees.
Our family really enjoyed our stay in Kalkaska. Clean house with a great view. 40 mins from Traverse City, 1 hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes, and 30 mins from Torch Lake.
I have been coming to this area since I was a teen. I had friends that were from up here and they introduced me to the area. I have always wanted a place on this lake and the opportunity finally came. It needed some work but I think you will find it homey and relaxing. We have been off the site for the last year due to the remodel..