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Expanded view of our living room with beautiful stone gas fireplace

Living room with gas fireplace This fireplace is thermostatically controlled.

Dining room table with view of fireplace

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Kalkaska, MI

Timber Wolf Golf Club5 min drive
Grandview Golf Club7 min drive
Twin Birch Golf Course11 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a beautuful winter holiday and this warm homely cottage became great base for visiting locally and spending comfo...

Vaughan E.

Jan 15, 2019

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Sunsets Over the all sport's, quiet Crawford Lake. Year round rental!

Our home is very clean with most of the interior being knotty pine throughout, including the bedrooms. It has a fully equipped kitchen , nice big windows to enjoy the lake views, not to mention the gorgeous sunsets. Complete entertainment center with a 42" smart/ flat screen TV with DVD/CD player. Beautiful views of the calm, all sports lake from the large front deck; with 125 ft. of water frontage. Sandy bottom!! Fish off the double wide, T shaped, fiberglass dock, sun tan, or just relax. It has hook up's for docking your boat, and other water toy's. (public access is just two lots away).
Our cottage is centrally located with Traverse City, Torch Lake, Boyne City, Schuss Mtn. and Shanty Creek all within a half an hour away. We are located six miles east of downtown Kalkaska. There are many opportunities for Up North adventure, such as visiting Mackinac Island, Petoskey , Charlevoix, and Indian River. For the golfers there are three golf courses within five miles of our lake house. For the snowmobile and ATV enthusiasts, you can literally take off from our lake house to join up with the main riding trails!! not to mention mountain bike, hike etc. Early morning walks around the lake are a personal favorite, the wild life and scenery are simply beautiful. Our lake house comfortably sleeps 8 people. There are 3 bedrooms plus a queen sofa sleeper in the living room. Two of the bedrooms have a queen bed, and the 3rd has 2 trundle beds. There are two bathrooms-one full bath with tub and shower and the half bath is located right off the laundry room at the back entrance. The living room has a gas fireplace. You can enjoy roasting hot-dogs or S'mores over an open fire in one of our two fire pits. There is also a covered patio complete with gas-grill and prep table off the kitchen entrance.
Lastly, we have a Pontoon boat for rent, for those who would like to go out on the lake ! Please note , that this is a separate rental from the cottage rental.
From the second weekend in June through the end of September, we rent by the week only. From Saturday to Saturday. We hope to make your vacation a wonderful, relaxing and memorable experience. Sincerely, Rick & Teresa

Keywords: Ranch 3 bedroom bath and a half lake front.

Property manager

Teresa and Rick

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Enjoy lake views with windows on three sides of the living room with large TV.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

No more than 2 pets. Must be potty trained & nice.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please treat our home with the same respect you would your own. Leave it as nice as you found it. No pets without our knowledge. Pet fee’s apply.

Please bring your own beach towels, life vests and snuggle blankets.

All dishes must be washed thoroughly, dried and put away. No event’s allowed. There will be an extra charge for campers and trailers .

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Grandview Golf Club and Twin Birch Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

Timber Wolf Golf Club - 5 min drive
Grandview Golf Club - 7 min drive
Twin Birch Golf Course - 11 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 31 min drive
Torch Lake - 32 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬14 min drive
‪Trout Town Country Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪B C Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Sunsets Over the all sport's, quiet Crawford Lake. Year round rental! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Sunsets Over the all sport's, quiet Crawford Lake. Year round rental!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Sunsets Over the all sport's, quiet Crawford Lake. Year round rental!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Sunsets Over the all sport's, quiet Crawford Lake. Year round rental! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Twin Birch Golf Course. Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Vaughan E., Narromine

15 Jan 2019

On a local visiting holiday, we had a ccomfortable cottage to relax in.

We had a beautuful winter holiday and this warm homely cottage became great base for visiting locally and spending comfortable days inside when the Northern Michigan winter and Mother Nature said stay inside. The cottage was beautifully equipped for the preparation of some splendid meals and our hosts were lovely people who were happy to help us out. The proximity to Kalkaska and the winter view of Crawford Lake attracted us in the first instance and this proved to be great choice, as there were some marvelous sunsets and winter play and recreation on the frozen lake, which was a pleasure to watch. A great winter holiday and experience that was completely different for an Australian couple.

Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

23 June 2024

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

A weeks summer getaway

Our family experience was great. We were an extended family ages 7 - 69. Most of our adventures circled around fishing. We moored 2 boats at the dock and they went out in morning and evening to troll and still fish. There also was fishing off the dock for pan fish. Everyone caught something but we are catch snd release fisherman. The younger 2 went out tubing with their Mom and Uncle and and had a ball!! I could hear them laughing from the front deck. Inside the house there was everything available that we needed to cook almost every meal we ate. The place was clean and pretty spacious. It was close enough to town so we could hop over there for supplies. All around nice time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Y.

19 June 2024

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

Great visit

Weather didn’t cooperate but had a great time regardless. Plenty to do!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

2 June 2024

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

Family Reunion

We have a small cottage on the lake and needed extra space to have family up. There Was plenty of room to spread out and the owners were accessible for any issues, even our late check in. Love our lake! It’s a quiet slice of heaven!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

31 May 2024

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

Beautiful sunsets

We had a very nice stay in this house, very clean and well stocked house. View overlooking the lake was beautiful!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

9 Nov 2023

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

Once again a great place to stay

This is the second year in a row staying here and everything was perfect. The view of the lake is amazing. The house is awesome. It’s not too far from Kalkaska if you need items. I would definitely stay here again and hoping to in the summer to enjoy the water. Thanks again for hosting us.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

25 Oct 2023

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Great location and view of the lake

We come to Kalkaska every year for upland bird hunting with our German Shorthaired Pointers. We are always looking for a property that will acccomodate us and our furr family. This place did a great job with that. We enjoyed the coziness of the gas fireplace and the view of the beautiful lake.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S., Redford US

7 Sept 2023

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

Awesome lake house

The place was really awesome and right on the lake could go swimming right out the back door and the place looked better than what the pictures show. The bed in the small room was very comfortable and the manager was very friendly and easy to work with she got back with you right away if there was any problem. My family and I would stay at your place again very beautiful house. We had a wonderful time at the lake house so clean and comfortable. The recliner couch and chair was a added bonus everything was well kept up and sitting outside on the deck watching the sun set was really relaxing. Thank you for everything we had a wonderful time at your lake house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie G.

27 Aug 2023

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

Location, location, LOCATION!!

This very cute cottage could not be in a better location! We wanted a vacation that we could ride our ORV’s, but also wanted to be lakefront. This has it all, beautiful views of the quiet all sports Crawford Lake and we could ride the side by sides and quad right from the cabin to the trails!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette L.

18 Aug 2023

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NICE HOME ON QUIET LAKE

The home offers a nice, clean space for a family vacation. While indoors the bathrooms definitely need updating, the outdoor space was lovely with plenty of room for yard games, bonfires, and lake toys.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

7 Aug 2023

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Truly Wonderful!!

This property is perfect for a relaxing week away on the water!! The residence is exceptionally clean, very comfortable, and has everything you could ever need. It is located very close to Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, and Traverse City just in case you want a little extra something to do. However, the beautiful sunrises, amazing sunsets, and peaceful water coupled with swimming, walking, kayaking, paddle boating, and bonfires are more than enough to fill your days!! Rick and Teresa were absolutely amazing hosts!! You can tell they love their place and truly love sharing it with others. They graciously honored a special request of ours which allowed us to make this vacation happen and they were 150% available whenever we had any questions or concerns. We had originally planned for a vacation in Tennessee which we had to cancel unexpectedly and we are so lucky to have found this place instead. We could not have imagined a better place to spend a week relaxing with family and we are actually grateful that our original plans fell through. Do not hesitate to book here you will not be disappointed!! Thank you again Rick and Teresa for a wonderful stay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

29 July 2023

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Great location on a beautiful lake

We enjoyed our stay on beautiful Crawford Lake! Rick and Theresa provided many amenities including kayaks and a paddle boat. We picked sweet cherries about 30 minutes away and enjoyed homemade ice cream at a local farm. My favorite spots were either in the kayak on the lake or on the front porch overlooking the lake. A little bit of northern Michigan heaven!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trenna N.

27 July 2023

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Michigan Visit

Very clean, well stocked and in a great location as far as proximity to our family and shopping. Rick and Teresa were great hosts and it obvious the care and concern they have for their guests. They are wonderful hosts and people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

23 July 2023

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Time to unwind

The house is beautiful and spacious. The view is perfect. The neighborhood was quiet and relaxing. Nearby grocery and restaurants made things easier for my family. Had a great time fishing from the pontoon boat. Rick was easy to contact and very attentive to anything we needed. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

30 June 2023

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Quiet peaceful Lake

We stayed at the cottage for 5 days and we were not ready to leave. The house is close enough proximity to different area attractions. We took day visits to Petoskey, Charlevoix and Sleeping Bear Dunes. We also enjoyed spending days at the house kayaking, fishing and swimming. The owners are wonderful and put so much thought into making the cabin beyond comfortable for their guests. My family and I will definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

26 June 2023

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Great week even in the rain!

House was clean, comfortable and as described. Plenty of sleeping space for family. Nice property for outside fun. We enjoy our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N., Mason

24 June 2023

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Quiet week away

The house and property were extremely clean and exactly as advertised. Most everything we could have needed was available for our use. Kitchen items, a grill, a griddle, linnens.. I dont think there was anytime where we said "I wished there was ____". The owners were extremely nice and were helpful checking us in and giving us the lay of the place. We rented their pontoon for the week and it was worth every dollar. We will miss our evening boat rides around the lake. Thank you for a wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Y.

10 June 2023

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Crawford Lake Joy!

Fantastic cottage. Hosts have done a great job making this a really great home away from home. Quiet neighborhood with magnificent sunsets. We’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

29 May 2023

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Relaxing Paradise on the Lake!

We had the best time at Crawford Lake! Rik and Teresa were fantastic hosts and we couldn’t have asked for a better location. The view was amazing from almost every room in the house! We caught a few fish, took a couple short drives and enjoyed the pontoon. We would definitely recommend this place and hope to be back someday.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

27 Nov 2022

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Cozy retreat

Hosts were great. Property was exactly as described. It was well stocked and cozy. Lake was frozen of course but still a pretty view. We had a great time and would visit again. Thank you again for sharing your special place.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

18 Nov 2022

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Hunting trip!

We stayed there for a few nights during deer hunting season and it was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

6 Nov 2022

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Amazing location and awesome house

Everything was amazing. The property is on an awesome lake. The setup inside was fantastic. Would definitely rent from again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

31 Oct 2022

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Fall Trip

Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

26 Oct 2022

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Beautiful and Peaceful

The lake is beautiful! Love the morning sunrise and evening sunset! Teresa and Rick are fast to respond with any questions. The inside is clean and comfortable!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane K., Fraser, Michigan

25 Sept 2022

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Beautiful lake house

This is a perfect lake house. Fully stocked with everything you may need. Communication with the owners was perfect. We also rented the boat for the week. Everything was so well taken care of and clean. We would defiantly rent again. Thank you Teresa and Rick for your hospitality.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Teresa and Rick

We have lived in Kalkaska for the past 33 years. I was even born in the Kalkaska hospital. Therefore, I am a true native! My husband Rick however, is a' transplant' from Plymouth Mi. He moved here to marry me! After this many years here, he is now considered a " Local-Yoko" as well. We have two children. Our son is 32, and our daughter is 22 yrs. old. We are also grandparents to two sweet little boys! We have lived out here at Crawford Lake for 33 years now. We love it here and this is why we purchased our lake front cottage in June of 2012. The cottage is just across the lake from our primary home. This makes it perfect for our venture of renting our cottage as a vacation get away /retreat. Again, we love Crawford Lake so much, as well as the surrounding area , so we thought why not share it with others! So, that's what we did!! We are loving meeting new people and making new friends. Our guests have been wonderful and we are grateful to have had them stay with us. So far, they love it here as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

What attracted us to the area is the fact that you have access to so many fun and exciting out door activities. There is skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing,dirt-biking, four-wheeling, hiking, boating, swimming, water-skiing, fishing, golf;and the list goes on! It is just so very peaceful and beautiful . The scenery and wildlife are breathtaking, and all you have to do is look out the window! Lastly, we love this location because it is only 20 minutes from Traverse City, Torch Lake and the casinos. Perfect!!

What makes this property unique

AHH!... The View . Sitting on the deck or dock having a drink and watching the sun set over the lake and trees will leave you speechless. The fall colors over the lake reminds us of being in the smokey mountains mostly due to the fact that this lake is not jam- packed with homes one after the other. The south end of the lake has no homes, just all cedar trees. You may even catch site of the bald eagles that nest on the south end of the lake!