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Small quaint cabin with outside hot tub, sleeps 6!

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Escape to this quaint cabin nestled near Bear Lake and the Manistee River. Soak in the outdoor hot tub, explore nearby trail heads for snowmobiling and UTVing, or visit Shanty Creek Golf Course just 30 minutes away.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Small quaint cabin with outside hot tub, sleeps 6!

Enjoy this small(please pay attention to the pictures and description, I have so many people reply back it’s small)but quaint cabin with outdoor hot tub! 1st bedroom has full bed and closet and nightstand, second bedroom has bunkbeds full and twin beds, closet, nightstand. 3rd bedroom/bunk has single bed. Loft has full and twin beds and nightstand, the stairs getting to the loft are a little steep. Being a small cabin there is slidable curtains for doors because of cabin size. Bathroom has smaller shower and smaller hot water heater (2-3 person.) Close to trail heads for snowmobiling and utv’ing. Snowmobile, utv and pontoon rental minutes away. Bar, restaurant, dollar store, gas station minutes away. Bear lake, good for fish, boating and small beach, minutes away. Manistee River 10 minutes away, great fishing, kayaking and canoeing. AuSable River 15 minutes away, great kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Shanty Creek Golf Course, Turtle Creek Casino, Houghton Lake 30 minutes away. Boyne Mountain Ski Resort, Traverse City, Torch Lake 45 minutes away. Mackinac City 90 minutes away.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Kalkaska, this cabin is on a river. Grandview Golf Club and Hanson Hills Recreation Area 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 Rayburn Property Trail. Kayaking, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby. Visit our Kalkaska travel guide
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MI, Kalkaska

What's nearby

  • Timber Wolf Golf Club
    8 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Au Sable River
    15 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Grandview Golf Club
    17 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area
    17 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Twin Birch Golf Course
    19 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery
    19 min drive
  • Dingman's
    20 min walk
  • U-Haulliquid Mirage
    4 min drive
  • Manistee Lake Stop 'N Shop
    15 min drive
  • Bear Lake Township Comnty Center
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Small quaint cabin with outside hot tub, sleeps 6! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small quaint cabin with outside hot tub, sleeps 6!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small quaint cabin with outside hot tub, sleeps 6!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small quaint cabin with outside hot tub, sleeps 6! located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this cabin in Kalkaska is on a lake, within 12 mi (20 km) of Grandview Golf Club and Hanson Hills Recreation Area, and close to winter activities such as sledding. Twin Birch Golf Course and Grayling Country Club are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Small quaint cabin with outside hot tub, sleeps 6! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

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

Great little cabin

The cabin was perfect for us. The hot tub was great after a long day of hiking at Hartwick Pines. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Preston S.

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

Nice place

Very nice place. Used the hot tub a lot. Quiet neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly A.

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

Golf trip

Super clean, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Cozy and great

Clean and cozy. In a great neighborhood, quiet and pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kasie n.

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

great tinny house

We had a blast but there is no oven. Other then that we had a great time just had to change our meal plan.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Hideaway

Small, cozy cabin. Somewhat lacking in kitchen amenities and could use a good cleaning but is comfortable and quiet. The hot tub is the best we've ever been in! The jets are fabulous! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

I enjoyed my weekend away in a quiet northern MI cabin. The hot tub was very relaxing. The cabin has a lot of potential but needs a deep clean. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wayde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, hot tub was great. Heat was working first night, second night no heat. Not sure if it’s out of propane??? Would definitely stay again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli P.

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

Leafers

Excellent communication from Ed. Excellent location of the property. Hot tub is in pristine condition and receives pristine maintenance. We came up for the color to tour which was spectacular. And the cool evenings spent in the hot tub was out of this world. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel G.

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

Great stay for our ATV trip!

Good place if you're heading out on the trails. Our host was very responsive to us for check-in and issues. The house needed a little more cleaning, but the beds were clean and everything we needed was present. No internet was available, which we made the host aware of, but we were out on the ATV trails and passed time playing games (bring DVDs if you have to have a movie). Lots of comfortable places to sleep. The hot tub was nice and clean as well. If you have more than two people and want to play games, I suggest you bring a small portable table. We ended up playing cards on the floor, but were still comfortable. All in all, good stay and the location is perfect for accessing an ATV trailhead.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

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

Quaint cabin

We had 5 adults and 2 larger dogs, had plenty of room and was very comfortable. Keep in mind the cabin is a cabin, not a posh upscale hotel, but the hot tub was amazing. The area is very quiet and relaxing. I wish I would have really looked at distances to where our activities were, it was a bit far but that is on me. Our dogs loved the curtains on the rooms, they were able to snoop whenever they wanted, especially if someone was in the bathroom. The only odd thing was part of the check out was you needed to take your garbage with you, but there were no suggestions where you could dispose of it. We had no room in our vehicle to carry it 4 1/2 hours home. We found a dumpster at a construction site but that probably wasn't the legal thing to do. The property owner was very responsive when I messaged him.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rayna S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Was disappointed

The place is extremely small. There were electric heaters in each room. The loft is only accessible by someone capable of climbing a ladder. The 4th bedroom is literally a closet and only a small child would fit in the built in bed. The bedrooms and bathroom have curtains for doors so privacy is limited. The WIFI didnt work until the second day when the maintenance man finally showed up. The only good thing about this place was the hot tub but still that had its issues. The radio stuck on one station and volume level and we had a hard time turning that off. Overall we were disappointed and half of us left early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kira H.

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

Nice for a casual visit

Overall this property met our needs for this trip. We were just traveling for a besties weekend up north and the home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Nice, clean little cabin in a great spot.

Clean little cabin that worked out great for our weekend plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described, rustic cabin that's perfect for outdoor activities and a very close walk to the beach (Bear Lake) which is beautiful in all seasons - we were here for my husband's IceMan race that left from Kalkaska airport and I'd recommend this location for all riders: close to the start and not too far from the finish but far enough that the restaurants are not overcrowded when you want to eat (recommend Moose & Stella's and Bear Inn) Cabin sleeps 6 but realistically, only a close couple or a family with young children can stay because bathroom and bedrooms do not have doors (separated by curtains) it was perfect for us with our small dog but if our adult daughter had come along, we would've stepped outside for her to use the facilities Hot tub is a VERY nice extra to have in all seasons, esp post race and the neighbors are extremely friendly - very nice tv/internet set up and kitchen basics As with most lake cabin, bring your own soap/shower and extra blankets - mattresses and sofa are rustic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jody L.

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

Trip planner

I thought it was a good value for a home base for a snowmobile trip , not a big living area to hang out in but it has 6 beds and where there to ride not hang out in the house .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very small, cute cabin but my family of 7 were comfortable (we were really only there to sleep). Very clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brantly B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Cabin was great kids enjoyed and we will definitely book there again only thing was we wish the hot tub was filled up all the way and that it was cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ward

Private
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michele R.

Liked: Check-in

Hot tub

The hot tub was great but it did not look clean. The floater containing the chlorine was empty. The tv had a great selection and the shower was great although I did see a black spider.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quaint cabin

Property description is accurate, it is quite small but serves the purpose if you are just sleeping there. We had an infant and toddler and the temps were just so low outside that we found it hard to get the cabin and bedrooms warm enough for the kids to sleep so we ended up going home early. Also the blood on the bathroom light switch should and the mouse poop on the counter hadnt been cleaned prior to arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

terry b.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Terry

The property was grossly misrepented , we very much enjoyed the Kalkaska utv trail system. The cabin is filthy with old beds and no real heat system. Not enough towels for the four night stay. We left one day early.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sierra M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Be weary choosing this one

It was lovely but we had some things that concerned us. Thankfully i was wear shoes but i did step on a big screw on the back porch and it almost went through the shoe I was wearing. And it says 6 beds but there two in this little loft area but the latter to get up there just seemed really unsafe to climb up. And then there was an another bed but the latter to it was broken as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Renee M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing Overall

Let me begin by saying we don’t have high expectations after reading the reviews. We were very realistic going into this place that it may not be the cleanest or most equipped. That is true. But I was NOT prepared for just how dirty it actually is or the fact that there is actually black mold in the main bedroom. We were left with one half roll of toilet paper and the place was filthy. Dirty tables (tv stand tables), dirty ladder going to the loft, Dirty socks in the bunk bedroom, dirty hot tub with vomit pile next to the deck. And the hot tub was not full enough so the jets just shoot out all over. Overall, we made the best of it and had fun but would certainly not recommend this rental to anyone. The cleanliness is an issue….. but the black mold is simply inexcusable, especially for families traveling with small children or pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantel D.

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

Cute

We rented this property for a weekend in February, however due to circumstances beyond anyone's control (frozen pipes) we were unable to stay. We did check in, which was a very simple process. Upon noticing there was no water, we contacted the owner. Immediate responses and he sent maintenance over right away. After figuring out there was a bigger problem and there wouldn't be any water at least until the next day we decided to find another place to stay. The place was really cute. The house was stocked with what we may have needed for our stay. The T.V reception didn't seem to work that well and noticed the antenna was broken outside. We peeked inside of the hot tub and that was clean and smelled chlorinated like it should be. There were no actual doors to any of the rooms (just curtains) including the bathroom. The house was really small but very comfortable. It's heated with a single wall unit, which seemed to heat the area just fine. We didn't sleep in the beds but everything looked clean and organized in the bedrooms. Owner refunded rental monies within a half hour of us leaving. Communication was superb and a big thanks to Ed for opening up his home for guests. We would definitely book this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023