Title: Kalkaska Getaway: Autumn Adventures Begin Here – Hike, Ride & Relax Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kalkaska Getaway: ORV Adventures + Crisp Air – Fall in Kalkaska Family-friendly cottage in Kalkaska ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36330000/36329800/36329732/daa8acbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36330000/36329800/36329732/93455f30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36330000/36329800/36329732/726b05a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36330000/36329800/36329732/2ad445cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36330000/36329800/36329732/ccb77a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Kalkaska Getaway, nestled near Manistee Lake. Enjoy a 3-level home with shuffleboard, foosball and air hockey tables for endless fun. With high-speed WiFi and only 150 yards from the lake shore, unwind in this cozy retreat perfect for fishing families and explorers alike. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kalkaska Getaway: ORV Adventures + Crisp Air – Fall in Kalkaska KALKASKA GETAWAY SLEEPS: 6 Adults max - NO ADDITIONAL GUESTS BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2.5 \*MANISTEE LAKE (sandy bottom) is a 1000 feet walk through the neighborhood \*KAYAKS (ONLY AVAILABLE Memorial day - Labor Day) \*SNOWMOBILE and ATV trails nearby \* No Smoking Allowed inside the property \*QUIET TIME: We ask that guests be respectful of our great neighbors by keeping quiet hours between 11:00 pm and 9:00 am. NO EXCEPTIONS-- Freshwater Vacation Rentals has many other places if you need a space where you can be loud with your music, voices or fireworks. Just NOT at Kalkaska Getaway. Kalkaska Getaway is perfect for quiet groups looking to vacation, ideally for 6 people to enjoy. This home is perfect for fishing families and explorers alike. Bring your ORV's or Snowmobiles and ride from the front door! With plenty of parking, Kalkaska Getaway allows for truck/trailer combos and multiple cars to park on-site. So, grab your buddies or the kids and fish, swim, or ride until dawn! Kalkaska Getaway is a 3-level home: Main floor (with GE kitchen appliances), upstairs bedrooms and a walk-out basement that is geared for fun with a shuffleboard table, foosball table and air hockey table for your enjoyment! Although you can barely see the lake in the summertime from this property, you are only a 150 yard walk to the water, where you can swim, lounge around, or launch a kayak. Manistee Lake is a shallow lake, and from the shore has a gradual slope so it is great for smaller kids (max depth is 16 feet). Kalkaska Getaway is located on the northeast corner of the lake. If you would like to take a short 5 minute drive to Manistee Lake Sands Park, you will find a playground, public beach, picnic area, and public boat launch. THIS COTTAGE HAS OUTSIDE VIDEO SECURITY MONITORING. As an extra layer of security, we do have outside cameras mounted on the cottage. There are no cameras inside the cottage. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A/C: No. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan and the dining room has a ceiling fan. There is an attic fan in the upper level that moves the air effectively! There are also a few oscillating floor fans which can be used throughout the home. Animals: Variety of birds, squirrels, turkey, coyotes, fox, deer and bear. ATV/Snowmobiles: Yes. You can drive from the front door to nearby trails. Leetsville Trail is the closest. Here is a map of ORV trails nearby. Bathrooms: Bathroom #1: main floor Full-bath with tub and shower Bathroom #2: upstairs Half-bath Bathroom #3: walk-out basement shower stall, sink, toilet; connected washer/dryer Beach/Swimming: Only 150 yards away is the access to the lake. It is shared access with 6 other homes. There is about a 12 x 4 ft. patch of sand in which kids can play. Manistee Lake is a sandy-bottom lake, very shallow with a gradual slope. The average person can walk out about 75 yards with the water only reaching your neck. The public beach and playground is on the southwest side of Manistee Lake. Bedroom Configuration: Bedroom #1: main floor: King size bed Bedroom #2: upstairs: 3 Queens and a crib Bedroom #3: upstairs: 1 Queen and a full over full bunk bed Boats: (ONLY AVAILABLE Memorial day - labor day) 5 Kayaks with paddles with a variety of Adult-size life jackets. There is also a canoe trailer that can be attached to your own vehicle if you want to explore the Manistee River. Guests - simply walk a kayak the 150 yards away and jump on in. Boat Launch: Public launch, Manistee Lake Sands Park, southwest end of lake. You will need to pull boat in/out, however, you can park your truck/trailer combo right in front of the house. Bugs: Typical flies, mosquitoes, spiders, and ants. Cable/Satellite TVs: No cable. 1 Samsung Smart TV on the main floor. Next TV is in walk-out basement and has the Chromecast and a DVD. (Netflix/Prime Video included) Cell phone service: Verizon/AT&T - Good! Coffee Maker: Coffee pot/carafe style. Bring your own coffee. Distances (approximate): \*Higgins Lake: 45 minutes \*Torch Lake: 55 minutes \*Traverse City: 40 minutes \* Lansing: 2 hours 36 minutes \* Crystal Mountain: 1 hour 18 minutes \* Mackinac Bridge: 1 hours and 37 minutes away \*near to Forbush Corner Cross Country Ski Resort Dock: There is not a dock for use at this property. Fire Pit: YES! Please keep fires manageable and extinguish completely. Fishing: Bring your poles. Jumbo Bluegill, Jumbo Perch, Crappie, Pike and Walleye! The best fishing is from a boat. Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online Grill: Gas grill (and spare propane tank) is in the garage. We ask that it be used on the driveway area and returned to the garage each night. Bears, coyotes and foxes are active in the neighborhood and love to get their paws on greasy grills Grocery Store: Convenience store & Gas Station (with recreational fuel!) is a mile and half away on the south end of Manistee Lake - The Cove. Main grocery is in Kalkaska which is 12 miles away: Family Fare Supermarket - 784 S Cedar St, Kalkaska, MI 49646 (231) 258-2101 Northland Food & Family Center - 2101 U.S. 131, Kalkaska, MI 49646 (231) 258-911 Handicap Accessible: Guests must be able to navigate stairs. Hunting: Not onsite Internet: Wi-Fi for guests to use. Strong service. Linens: Yes, we provide you with basic sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are particular about the thread count of your sheets, let us know, and we will make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. Neighbors: 11 PM QUIET TIME--Please be conscientious of the nearby neighbors, especially on your walk down to the beach. You are within a quaint cottage community. Please, no loud music, booming fireworks, or outside smoking of substances, other than cigarettes. We have other places for you if you would like to blast your favorites while on vacation. Per our contract, guests who can't adhere to the quiet time restrictions will asked to leave, without a refund. Parking: 3 cars are ideal or 2 trailer/truck combination. Pets: 2 dogs allowed, there is a $75.00 per pet fee. Privacy: Homes are to the left and the right of the cabin. Space: 3-Level home. Main floor, upstairs, and walk-out basement. Towels: Yes, we provide towels. Please bring your own beach towels to take to the water. Washer and dryer: Yes. Laundry soap is provided. Winter Activities: \* Snowmobiling \- Kalkaska County Snowmobile Trails – Just 5 miles away, offering access to a variety of trails. \- VASA Pathway – About 10-15 miles from Kalkaska, this multi-use trail system accommodates snowmobiles in winter. \* Cross-Country Skiing \- VASA Pathway – Known for cross-country skiing, located about 10-15 miles away. \- Timber Ridge Resort – About 20 miles away, offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. \* Ice Fishing \- Lake Kalkaska – 5-10 miles away, offering opportunities for ice fishing in the winter months. \- Torch Lake – About 20 miles (25-minute drive) south of Kalkaska, popular for ice fishing. \* Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding \- Crystal Mountain Resort – Located 40-45 miles (about a 1-hour drive) to the west, offering downhill skiing and snowboarding. \* Winter Hiking & Scenic Views \- Timber Ridge Resort – Offers winter hiking, located about 20 miles from Kalkaska. \- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – About 50 miles (1 hour drive), known for winter hiking and scenic views. Winter Time: Depending on the weather, and the slope of the road, a 4 x 4 vehicle may be the only vehicle that will be able to get to the cottage. Wood: Please plan bring your own or have your own delivered. You can purchase wood at the convenience store a mile and half away on the south end of Manistee Lake ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Air hockey - Foosball table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100570000/100560500/100560430/baad852b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bear Lake Cottage: Crunching Leaves and Lake Views Enjoy Fall Getaways Here! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as KALKASKA GETAWAY (Kalkaska MI) WIFI kayaks included Kalkaska Getaway Year round Rental sleeps 14 Pet friendly 395206 ## About the area Kalkaska is home to this cottage. Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grandview Golf Club and Twin Birch Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Kalkaska travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalkaska.dx180648) [View more Cottages in Kalkaska](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalkaska-Cottages.d180648-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.78842%2C-85.01137&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=R5DJoNlmKecxi0htR5H699DBltc=) Kalkaska, MI ### What's nearby - Grandview Golf Club - 16 min drive - 6.8 miles - Twin Birch Golf Course - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles - Torch Lake Park - 45 min drive - 28.7 miles - Turtle Creek Casino - 45 min drive - 31.1 miles - Torch Lake - 46 min drive - 30.0 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Hide-a-Way - ‬26 min drive - ‪Dingman's - ‬22 min drive - ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Ole Soul - ‬10 min drive - ‪lost forest lodge - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kalkaska Getaway: ORV Adventures + Crisp Air – Fall in Kalkaska pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kalkaska Getaway: ORV Adventures + Crisp Air – Fall in Kalkaska? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kalkaska Getaway: ORV Adventures + Crisp Air – Fall in Kalkaska? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Kalkaska Getaway: ORV Adventures + Crisp Air – Fall in Kalkaska located? > Set in Kalkaska, this family-friendly cottage is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Twin Birch Golf Course. Au Sable River and Hartwick Pines State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question