This cottage places you 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Twin Birch Golf Course. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Twin Birch Golf Course - 17 min drive - 10.6 miles
Torch Lake Park - 39 min drive - 26.7 miles
Turtle Creek Casino - 40 min drive - 29.1 miles
Torch Lake - 41 min drive - 27.4 miles
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Dingman's Tavern - 17 min drive
Manistee Lake Inn - 15 min walk
Kiootees Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Lalone's Restaurant - 15 min walk
The Ole Soul - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Noble Cottage: Unplug, Unwind & Enjoy the Summer Sunshine!
NOBLE COTTAGE on Manistee Lake
SLEEPS: 6 (2 inside + 4 in bunk house)
BEDROOMS: 1 in main house + 1 in bunkhouse
BATHROOMS: 1 in main house
LAKE/WATERFRONT: All Sport- YES! Manistee Lake
SWIMMING ON PROPERTY: not ideal, murky, though shallow upon entry ,traditional sandy beach, ½ mile- Sands Park
Cozy up to Manistee Lake in this quaint, cottage-- ideal for a couple traveling with older children, teens or friends. Manistee Lake captures your attention everywhere you turn. This waters edge property is both comfortable and an easy departure point to explore Northern Michigan.
Drive up just feet from the cottage door and easily walk through the front door into the living room. Enjoy the ease of the living room, with traditional cable tv + streaming as you relax at the shoreline. Step right into the kitchen to both prep your meal and enjoy eating with the water-view at all times. This Queen bedroom also enjoys the water view. Being directly across from the bathroom adds to the ease of this cottage. Plus, this unique shower (no tub) gives you a feel of being Up North. The additional bedroom is just ten (10 feet) behind the main cottage.
Enjoy the morning sunrise across the lake as you sip your coffee on the patio. While the cottage itself is small, it's heart is big with openness you feel along Manistee Lake. The neighbors are within earshot, so this is a place for a couple, or small family/friend group who enjoy fun on the quieter side.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: 3 window units (1 for each bedroom (2) + living room/ kitchen)
ATV's: YES—No problem—1 trailer (behind yellow house- between split rail fence and grey shed)
Animals: squirrels, chipmunks, etc.
Bathrooms: 1 bathroom (shower only) in main house
Beach/Swimming: While technically possible, the swimming in front of the house is not ideal. It can be mucky. Traditional beach swimming: Sands Park –Playground, sandy Beach and Park (1/2 mile) Nearby on Manistee Lake.
Bedroom Configurations:1 bedrooms inside— Main Cottage: 1- Queen (inside, across from the bathroom)
Bunkhouse (approx. 10 feet from Main Cottage): 2 Queen Beds (No bathroom in the bunkhouse)
Boats: 5 kayaks (1 sit-in and 4 sit-upon) including life jackets (in bin)
Boat Launch: Sands Park (no Michigan State Park sticker needed)- 1/2 mile from cottage.
Bugs: Mosquitos—While we will be spraying in an attempt to limit the mosquitos, being so close to the water will definitely bring mosquitos, especially at dusk or at night. Please bring your bug spray if you are at all sensitive.
Cable: YES! Dish Network (You don't just have to steam here, though that is an option too.)
Cell Phone Service: Generally good
Coffee Maker: Keurig only (some K-cups are provided, yet please bring your own for the duration of your stay)
Distances: Chicago- 323 miles (5 hours) Detroit- 226 miles (3 hours- 18 minutes) Lansing- 167 miles (2 hours- 29 mins) Sands Park (swimming/ boat launch)- 0.5 miles (1 minute) Torch Lake - 39 miles (47 mins) Traverse City- 34 miles (45 minutes)
Dock: Shared-- This is a shared dock with the lakehouse next door. You are assigned the left hand side of the dock. You can tie your boat up. Please remember to bring your ropes! We do not have a hoist.
Drinking Water: well water
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: None
Fire-pit: While there may be some on the property, please prepare to pick some up along the way, or walk/drive over to Waters Edge Gas and Party Store, right around the corner.
Fishing: Great for Walleye, Perch, typical pan fish, Sunfish, Bluegill
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Bring your own— You can purchase worms at the nearby Waters Edge Gas and Party Store.
Golf: Grandview Golf Club (3.8 miles) Timber Wolf Golf Club , on MI-72 ( 5.9 miles)
Grill: Propane (back-up in shed)
Grocery Store: Mini-Mart walking, Subs and Pizza great! Dollar General- 10 minutes, Kalkaska grocery. Gas Station- ice cream
Handicap Friendly: 1 small step to enter. 1 level ranch.
Heat: Electric space heaters + baseboard heat
Hunting: No hunting on property—Michigan State land within 2 miles. (Cottage closes in September, so no deer or bear hunting.)
Internet/WIFI: Spectrum
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: 2 cars MAX or 1 trailers/1trucks MAX
If you are bringing a trailer, please let us know so make sure we can ensure you have enough space.
Pets: not allowed
Privacy: Cottages right next door.
Snowmobiles: While Michigan weather can be unpredictable, snowmobiling between May and September is unlikely a possibility.
Space: Ranch-style cottage with 1 bedroom inside and an additional bunk house behind with 1 bedroom (2 Queen beds). Must be willing to walk 10 feet at at night if anyone may need the bathroom from the bunk-house.
Special Features: bunk-house is ideal for teens or when traveling with another couple. While there is not a bathroom in the bunkhouse, it is only a short 10 foot walk to the main cottage.
Seniors: many flat surfaces
Televisions: 1 TV in living room + 1 in bunk house. The tv in the main house is 50", the one in the bunkhouse is 32".
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay, including 6 beach towels.
Washer and Dryer: NO- Pocket Change Laundromat is the closest at 13 minutes (9.7 miles)
Wood: Gas station- Waters Edge Gas and Party Store (within view/ easy walk of the cottage)
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and a kitchen island.
Property manager
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Languages
English, Spanish
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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)
General
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Please use extra caution- close proximity to lake
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
853887
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this cottage?
This cottage is located in Kalkaska, close to Grandview Golf Club.
Is parking available on site at this cottage?
No, there isn't parking at this cottage.
Is this cottage next to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Noble Cottage: Unplug, Unwind & Enjoy the Summer Sunshine!?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Noble Cottage: Unplug, Unwind & Enjoy the Summer Sunshine!?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage though service animals are welcome.
Does this cottage have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.
How far is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is about 27.4 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Noble Cottage: Unplug, Unwind & Enjoy the Summer Sunshine!?
Yes, every accommodation at Noble Cottage: Unplug, Unwind & Enjoy the Summer Sunshine! comes with a deck with some featuring water views.
Noble Cottage: Unplug, Unwind & Enjoy the Summer Sunshine! Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S., Greenville, Mi
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful weekend away
We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend at the cottage. It was stocked with everything we needed. We were able to cook and eat all of our meals there all weekend. The extra bedroom behind the house was perfect for our teenagers. We all loved it!
Amanda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim K.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lakefront cottage
Perfect location, right on Manistee Lake. This little cottage has so much character and uniqueness to it. It was only two of us, but the guest bedroom suite behind the main cottage was so cute. Very clean, had everything we needed. Communications with the host via email and text were prompt and nice! So close to kalkaska trail system for sxs riding, and spent a day on torch lake. Ended each day with a bonfire next to the lake. We definitely hope to be back! 100% recommendation
Kim K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun spot
We enjoyed the beautiful lake and nice property! Thanks for letting us enjoy your place.
Chris G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Justin C.
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Calming
The property was exactly as listed. Maybe even better! We loved the back patio just feet from the lake and we loved the shower with the natural light and stone floor. We couldn’t get enough of the space. Very clean and very accommodating. We didn’t use the guest house but we checked it out and it was so cozy and clean as well. We’ll be back some day!