Cottage holiday rentals in Kalkaska County

This adorable cottage was the highlight of my vacation. My whole family loved it so much. We all agreed we would live there if we could! Beautiful property inside and out. The kids explored the wooded area, we utilized the fire pit, and the huge island was top tier. The layout and everything provided made for an incredibly easy stay. Very spacious with plenty of guest storage. Highly recommended! We will definitely use again. Communication was great. There truly was nothing more we could have asked for!

Omg, I don’t have the words for how awesome this place is. First, it is exactly what you see in the pictures and more. Second, it’s not far from anything and third, it’s so peaceful. I could get lost in pure bliss there. Weather I was in the hot tub, the porch, at the table on the deck, the fire pit, the dock, or even just sitting on the beach collecting rocks. Absolute Heaven. I’ve even told the rest of my family that next time we go to Michigan, we’re going to Traverse City and we’re staying at this house. Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much. Thank you!

April was an awesome communicator. We loved the place. I highly recommend it. The jacuzzi and wildlife watching was wonderful.

This cottage was so cute & cozy, and was fully stocked with amenities. They had a full coffee bar, fun games to play inside, cornhole for outside, kayaks, paddle boards and a paddle boat, and so much more. We spent our whole time outside enjoying the beautiful scenery and quietness. It was so relaxing and I would definitely recommend staying here, to friends and family. Plus downtown Gaylord was only a 10 minute drive away!

We had an amazing stay! The space was exactly as described - clean, stylish, and cozy. It was an ideal location, close enough to shops, restaurants, and trails, but still tucked away enough to feel private and peaceful. Would recommend!

Cannot recommend this host and this property enough. Nathan was communicative while we were still looking at the property, and responded quickly through the rest of the process until check out. He provided great recommendations for local places to try out and we had a peaceful stay. The property was roomier than expected for the master and cozy for the spare rooms, and we especially loved the living room and outdoor furniture. So happy to have found this gem of a place and excited to come back in the future!

My family & I loved it . Everyone was content just staying at the cottage . Lol but we did check out A couple of the recommendations & they were very nice !! Great stay will definitely book again !!

We had a great holiday weekend at the cabin for the Bayshore Marathon. It is very clean and has everything we needed and more. It had a seccluded woodsy feel in spite of being very near the main parts of town and walkable. Close to the beach, the start trail but private with a wooded back yard and creek running through the property. 3 mile is noisy and busy as is 31 but it didn’t bother us. We brought ear plugs just in case.

Such a beautiful home with a scenic view and attentive host! 10 out of 10 would stay again.

You have an absolute Gem of a cabin! I booked this trip on a whim only knowing I wanted to see Torch lake but unknowing of the area. I can’t imagine finding a better rental in all the area. It was absolutely perfect for our family in every way! I’ll start with the location. There is everything you need within minutes. Private access to the water with the perfect little beach just a couple minute walk down the road, grocery store, gas station, liquor store within a 5 minute drive. Kayak rental minutes down the road. Beautifully maintained hiking trails surrounding the area (I was shocked how much nicer they are than state parks in our area). We enjoyed going into Aden to shop, play at the park and get ice cream. The cabin was so comfortable we felt very much at home. It had a generous amount of supplies (towels, hygiene and paper products ect….) This place has been a prime location for a people free vacation at an incredible value and I’ve been recommending it to everyone! Thank you!

Charming house, with views of Torch Lake. The sand bar access/ swimming is just down the street about 200 yards. Beautiful wooded back yard, with a firepit, lawn furniture and hammock for realaxing. House is clean and comfy. everything you need for a stay. Like the add says, bring your toothbrush and beach towel, everything else is there for you.

Even with cold, rainy weather, we still had the best weekend staying here! The cabin is so cozy with everything we needed, we felt right at home. Being right in the water was fantastic, especially enjoying the view from the hot tub on the colder days. If you're in the area I would highly recommend staying here!

Tom was a great host and took great care of us. Responsive, accommodating, and very friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone coming up! This will definitely be our go to spot!

Loon Lodge exceeded our expectations. The pictures are good but don’t do it justice. So peaceful. We had a great week leading up to Father’s Day as my oldest son flew up from Florida and our youngest son graduated High School. Chilled out on the lake, fished, kayaked and did some paddle boarding . Many s’mores were cooked by the fire with stories and laughs. I forgot how much I loved horseshoes and our sons, who had never played, discovered a new talent. Night time was really cool as we watched a beaver swim across the lake under a full moon while tree frogs went nuts doing their thing. Tim and Jennifer did not miss a beat with this place. All of our cabin recreational needs are provided and we felt lucky to have stayed there. Thank you Tim and Jennifer.

The location of the house is great. It has a little bit of a musty smell, but not out of what you could expect on a lake. I would have appreciated a few things like dish towels, an extra roll of paper towel and gas for the grill. It was a really nice stay. My family and I had so much fun on the sandbar all day.

Beautiful peaceful place , private and easy to find , clean, neat . I loved it only suggestions is bring spray for the nats inside they were annoying it was better sitting outside no bug problems. Lol 😆 🤣

This house was exactly what we were looking for. Directly on the lake with an area for our kids to play, a dock to enjoy and an awesome porch and outdoor firepit. The house was very clean and had all cookware and basic items we needed. Great place for fun with the family or just go relax and unwind.

Loved our time at the Freshwater Vacation rental. The older kids loved having their own space in the bunkhouse and the kayaks available for use let them always have something to do, even when we were just hangingout. The place was comfortable for lounging in the mornings on the patio (me) and good for easy fishing off the dock (the kiddos). It really was the perfect getaway for us while exploring Traverse City and Torch Lake.

Ben was able to accommodate my last minute stay and I’m so appreciative! I was hoping to get away from the city and enjoy watching the lake with my partner and pup. We were obsessed with the sunroom, multiple board games/puzzle available, watching movies and just catching back up. The lake is still a bit chilly which worked for me because nobody else was out and about! It was such a peaceful, calming trip and I would definitely come back.

This is an amazing property with a remarkable view over the lake. It is a very tranquil location and it is easy to feel close to nature. The cabin is very well appointed and was perfect! The host was incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with. Overall a five star property and experience. Highly recommended!

I wish I would have booked my stay for longer, and I had this place booked for two months. The privacy and views here and around, are unmatched and for the rates it is a no-brainer. There are trails within minutes and plenty of places to set off in a kayak or canoe. Lakes galore. Plenty of fun summer activities. The hosts were very kind and polite, and spoke to me like I was a person rather than a tenant for any amount of time. Best AirBnB experience I have ever had. Thank you guys. Hopefully I can make it back again sometime

The home is perfect for a family with children. Very clean, everything was great! I recommend to everyone! We will definitely come back here 🙂

Enjoyed our stay. Comfortable beds, fully furnished house. Close to town. Just one note, The photos make it look more private than it is although the yard sizes are larger. Just depends on your perspective of private.