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
8.28.2 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
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
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shampoo
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)
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
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 10:00 AM.
Where is Small quaint cabin with outside hot tub! sleeps 6! located?
Located on a lake, this Kalkaska cabin offers ski-in/ski-out access within 12 mi (20 km) of Timber Wolf Golf Club, Hanson Hills Recreation Area, and Grandview Golf Club. AuSable Artisan Village and Twin Birch Golf Course are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Reviews
Reviews
Very Good
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Pamela F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Rayna S.
16 March 2024
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.
Host was super responsive, everything was exactly how we expected based off the listing. Perfect for a place to sleep while we were in town snowmobiling.
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 .
Jody L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason
31 July 2023
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.
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
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
Brantly B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ward
21 August 2023
Private
Ward
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michele R.
15 September 2024
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.
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.
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.