Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Kalkaska, MI

Grandview Golf Club
‪10 min drive‬
Torch Lake Park
‪39 min drive‬
Torch Lake
‪40 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Now booking Summer 2025! Welcome to our family cottage, Sunset Retreat! Cottage is seasonally decorated! Bring your snow skis, snowboard, boat, snowmobiles, ORVS, and fishing poles! Or, visit the many wineries, golf courses, and ski resorts that surround the area. Turtle Creek Casino just a short drive away! This private, all season 2 bedroom w/loft and 2 full bath cottage is ready to entertain. 100’ of frontage with sunset views of Manistee Lake. Pontoon rentals available on the lake and ORV rentals nearby as well. Excellent swimming, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ORV riding and more. Surrounded by state land and 100’s of miles of trails that seem to head everywhere! Short drives to Grayling, Traverse City, Torch Lake and more. Wineries all around! A little over an hour to Mackinaw! Centrally located, Sunset Retreat is the perfect cottage for your vacation. 2 bedrooms and a loft. King beds in the bedrooms and a Queen and 2 single beds in the loft. All new beds, mattresses, reclining couches, dining table, washer and dryer, linens, flooring, and paint. 80’ dock will be in Memorial Day through Labor Day. 2 Kayaks, water floats, and life jackets will be available during the same time. No smoking, No parties, No Pets, and No fireworks on the property or dock. Photos may not always be exact as we continue to make improvements to the cottage. Message us with any questions or message us if you don't see your date available. Book today!

Property manager

John Dykstra

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Max 6 guests. No parties!

Master bedroom closet and one loft closet locked for owners use and personal possessions. No access to garage and will be locked.

Absolutely no fireworks to be lit off anywhere on the property or dock. Home is surrounded by trees and has beautiful wood siding.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cottage is on the waterfront. Grandview Golf Club and Timber Wolf Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hartwick Pines State Park and Grass River Natural Area.

Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

Grandview Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Timber Wolf Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
Schuss Mountain - 34 min drive - 28.0 km
Torch Lake Park - 39 min drive - 36.5 km
Torch Lake - 40 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hide-A-Way Bar - ‬27 min drive
‪Dingman's Tavern - ‬19 min drive
‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪Kiootees Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Lalone's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage on Manistee Lake with beautiful lake views and sunsets. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Grandview Golf Club and within 12 miles (20 km) of Timber Wolf Golf Club and Twin Birch Golf Course. Au Sable River and Hartwick Pines State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

12 August 2024

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

Great get away

Great

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin E.

14 July 2024

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

Calm and relaxinf

This was easily one of the best places I’ve stayed at. Highly recommend picking this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan V.

29 July 2024

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

Amazing house and sunsets

House seemed like it was brand new. Very spacious and comfortable. Greatly enjoyed our week.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

7 July 2023

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

Sunset Lodge is all that and more!!!

We had a great stay at this property and I would recommend it to any and everyone.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darci B.

27 July 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

The kids had an absolute blast at the cabin! We honestly wouldn't have changed a thing! It was beyond all expectations and we hope to visit again very soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

7 July 2024

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

Great Stay on Manistee Lake

We had an amazing time on Manistee Lake. The house was the perfect set up for my wife and I, and our twin twelve year old girls. The girls had the loft area to themselves and my wife and I enjoyed the quiet time downstairs or on the patio looking out at the serene lake. The house had all of the amenities to make it a great vacation home and Manistee Lake is the perfect size to explore by kayak, or pull the kids behind a boat. The homeowners were extremely communicative and checked in on us by text throughout our stay to ensure everything was going great. I highly recommend this property for an outstanding lake getaway in Northern Michigan!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

30 July 2023

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

Awesome cottage with gorgeous views

The cottage and property were set up nicely. It was super clean. Everything was simple and easy to access. We had a great experience. The owners were very friendly and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie V.

10 August 2023

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

The perfect stay

This cottage was a perfect fit for our family of 6. It has all the at home touches and is in a prime location. The kitchen has everything you need for a home cooked meal. The back yard is stunning and we enjoyed many meals on the gazebo. The kayaks were a big hit too! Don't miss out! Thank you John & Kris!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

23 July 2023

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

Beautiful cottage on a quiet lake

Our family of six, including four teenagers, was looking for a lake cottage for a quick four day getaway, and we are so glad we picked this one! Everything was thoughtfully planned out by the owners for our stay, including generous supplies, great beach towels, and the best cookware we have ever had at a rental. The kitchen was extremely organized and easy to find anything you need. Additionally, the hosts left a little welcome basket of snacks for the kids, which were quickly devoured. Our hosts were responsive and messaged to see if we had any questions. The bedding and mattresses were perfect and everyone slept well. As for the lake, it is a beautiful and quite lake. The kids were out on the kayaks every day, and the sunsets were stunning. In addition to a fire pit lakeside, there is also a fire pit in the front yard, in case there is too much of a breeze. We enjoyed using both and also the ample space in the front yard for cornhole and throwing a football around. While we didn’t use it much, there were plenty of charging stations and the WiFi was strong. Don’t let the lack of reviews stop you from booking this cottage. With it being a new rental, I’m sure it will be getting five star reviews and be difficult to get a reservation here in the future. We hope to be back again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Dykstra

We are John and Kris. We've been empty nesters now for the last couple years. We purchased this cottage to enjoy with our family and use it regularly. We both still work full time so it made sense for us to share our family cottage periodically with others. We hope you'll love it as much as we do! Send us a message if a date doesn't show available and we'll see if we can make something work. Thank you for staying with us!

What makes this property unique

Sunset retreat sits on 100' of frontage and has beautiful sunset views. The shallow sandy bottom makes it ideal for swimming and floating in the water. We are near ORV and snowmobile trails. Pontoon, ORV, and snowmobile rentals are also nearby. Surrounded by birch trees, maples, and evergreens, Sunset Retreat has that up north feel. Please message us if you have any questions!

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