Enjoy your stay at our cozy cottage on Manistee Lake. This little cottage in the woods is quaint, and is a place where wonderful memories can be made! This cottage is very clean and comfortable. It is decorated in a lodge style, very nice and quite comfortable! It is a perfect setting that offers something for everyone in your party.
For those who like to cook, there is a newer kitchen and it is stocked with just about all the pots, pans and utensils you would need. We have a waffle iron and mixer for blending some fresh concoctions to enjoy down by the water while watching the sunset.
You can buy the freshest fruits and vegetables, locally grown, home made sauces and baked goods in Kalkaska, not far from the 'CHERRY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD' at the well known -- CHERRY STREET MARKET. See website-- wwwcherrystreetmarket.
Oh' and don't forget, you can cook a great tasting meal using our wood bar-be-que too. (see picture)
Manistee Lake has good fishing for Walleye, Small and Largemouth Bass, pike and various panfish. The lake is not crowded and is fun to fish, explore and look at wildlife, like the bald eagle. Bring your boat or kayaks.
Whether you want to relax and read a good book at the waters edge, play golf nearby at a beautiful golf coarse, go fishing on your boat or kayak on a very uncrowded and scenic lake, take a picturesque canoe trip down the magnificent Manistee River not very far away. Boating, sailing or waterski the wide open Manistee Lake.
Great sightseeing is close by, take a short drive to Traverse City, Petoskey, or other surrounding destinations, it is all there for you.
The lovely wooded lot, sandy beach and boat dock, will provide you a place to really relax and have a great time. Just bring your jet ski or boat and launch it across the lake, less than five minutes from the property, and there is a boat dock to use for your visit.
Looking for night life and entertainment? It is just a short 25 minute drive to the newly expanded Turtle Creek Casino! Look for antiques in nearby towns. The cottage is also just a few miles from 1 truly beautiful golf course with incredible views, and about 8 miles to another course. If golf is your pleasure there many more courses within an hour.
The surrounding woods are wonderful for hiking, biking and off roading on the extensive ORV Trail system. There is a dirt bike trail just minutes away from the cottage. Take advantage of the cooler spring and fall weather and ride the many trails that are nearby.
Manistee Lake is especially popular for families with younger children as the sandy bottom extends out and is shallow and safe for play. The beach and shallow water at the property edge is really great fun for dogs to play as their feet can touch the bottom for quite a way out. Fish, waterski, swim, the lake is perfect for all. You can use our kayak and cruise the lake. Have a BBQ on the outdoor river rock BBQ, and take in the fabulous sunsets our lake is known for. We provide some firewood so you can enjoy campfires in the fire pit at the lakes edge...bring your marshmallows!
Keywords: Lakeside cottage