Welcome to Stillwater Retreat – your happy place by the lake! Nestled on peaceful Perch Lake, just 30 minutes from Traverse City, this spacious getaway is the ideal home base for exploring Northern Michigan’s treasures. Make memories, laugh with friends and family, and soaking in the beauty of nature year-round!
Accommodations:
**Brand New A/C** A cool retreat, if you want!
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, attached bath, remote workstation – only if you have to.
• Second Bedroom: Another king bed with plenty of storage – because even getaways need space for your stuff!
• Third Bedroom: Full bed + twin bunk – great for kids or adults.
• Game Room: New full-size sleeper sofa, shuffleboard, electric dartboard, puzzles, and enough board games to spark some healthy competition
• Outdoor Features:
The home is nestled in pine trees with a screened deck overlooking the lake, offering amazing views! A boardwalk encircles the home with stairs leading to: a year-round hot tub (3-person), a fire pit illuminated by twinkle lights, and a large dock.
• Indoor Features:
Stretch out in the spacious living area, whip up a feast in the open kitchen, or dive into game night in the dedicated fun zone. Whether you're here for a peaceful getaway or a fun family/friend weekend, we’ve got the space for it all.
• Seasonal Highlights:
--Spring & Summer: Enjoy paddle boards, inflatable river tubes, and kayaks for relaxing adventures on the lake. Great fishing and animal watching, too! (Water toys available May-October; electric/trolling motors only.)
--Fall: Immerse yourself in the vibrant autumn colors, breathtaking sunsets, and crisp evenings around the fire pit under the stars. Perfect for scenic drives and cozy nights.
--Winter: A true winter wonderland awaits! Experience snowmobiling, skiing, and ice fishing on Perch Lake (when frozen). Stillwater Retreat is at the heart of snowmobile country.
Discover the magic of Stillwater Retreat and enjoy a memorable getaway in every season!
**Activities & Easy day trip to all the sights!
• Traverse City - 30 min
• Old Mission Peninsula - 35 min
• Suttons Bay - 50 min
• Several golf courses (summer & winter activities) - 15-30 min
• Snowmobile trailhead, Kalkaska - 15min
• Fishtown, Leland - 1hr 10 min
• Interlochen - 40 min
• Sleeping Bear Dunes - 1hr
• Mackinac Bridge - 2hrs
• Turtle Creek Casino - 25 min
• Schuss Mountain & Shanty Creek - 35 min
• Boyne Mountain - 50 min
• Crystal Mountain - 55 min
• June-September: Great Lakes Equestrian Show - 26 min
**What You'll Love
-Modern decor
-Super comfortable beds, quality bed/bath linens
-Touch bedside lamps
-Sleep sound machine in each room
-Ceiling fan in each room
-Dresser, nightstand, closet area for clothes storage
-Extra blankets/pillows for your comfort
-Shampoo, conditioner, body wash provided
-Ceiling fan in living area
-Comfy, modular sofa in living area
-Cozy gas fireplace in living area
-55" Smart Samsung TV w/stream your own apps in living area & game room
-Wifi
-Full kitchen
-Keurig single serve with variety of k-cups
-Traditional coffee maker, ground coffee in freezer
-Coffee station complete with sugar, creamer & to-go cups
-Shuffleboard table, electric dartboard, plenty of board games, puzzles and reading material
-Outdoor games
-New full-size sleeper sofa in game room
-Outdoor dining on screened deck
-Gas grill on front deck
-Firewood may be available for fire pit - send us a message!
-Beach towels
-Pine trees keep the home cool in the summer!
-Parking for 3-4 cars (long driveway)
-Large, year-round dock
-3 Person year-round hot tub
-4 Kayaks, 2 paddle boards, 4 inflatable river tubes (seasonal, May - Oct)
**For Kids / Toddler / Infant
-Kids dishes & utensils
-Stools for bathroom sinks
-High chair
-Pack n' Play / crib with bedding
-Books
-Games
**What's Nearby
-Kalkaska is a 12 min drive. Grocery stores, Cherry Street Market (great farmers market), restaurants, ice cream
-Fife Lake is a 12 min drive. Restaurants, grocery stores, ice cream
-Perch Lake public beach is a 5 minute walk, shallow, sandy bottom
-Public Boat launch is 1/4 mile (1 min drive) from house (for electric/trolling motors only, or non motorized vessel)
-Perch Lake is stocked with pan fish, great for fishing
-Perch Lake is 23 acres, deepest part is 30ft
**Host Favorites
•Restaurants
-G's Pizzeria, Kalkaska
-Moose & Stella's Cafe, Kalkaska
-Kal-Ho Lounge, Kalkaska
-Poppycock's, Traverse City
-Wren, Sutton's Bay
•Wineries
-Laurentide, Lake Leelanau (Mary's personal fave!)
-Mawby Vineyards (sparkling wines), Suttons Bay (their goat cheese & smoked fish spread is sooo good!!)
•Shopping
-Northland Food (grocery store), Kalkaska
-The Commons (boutique shops), Traverse City
**Safety
-Well-lit exterior, decking/stairs lights, dimmable lights on screened deck
-Fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, first aid kit
-Adult and child size life jackets available for use and recommended when using any of our water toys
-Hospital / Emergency Room: Kalkaska, 12 min
