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Stunning Lake House - 200' of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Kaleva, MI
  • Popular LocationPortage Lake10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle River Casino12 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationArcadia Bluffs Golf Course24 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning Lake House - 200' of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room

Stunning 5 bed / 3.5 bath Lake House. The 4,700 SF Lake Home, located on a quiet street, sits on a double lot with over 200’ of private lakefront access with a private beach area. Spend the day on the water; the home is fully loaded with 5 adult kayaks, 4 youth kayaks, 1 canoe, a 4-person paddle boat, and 2 “Great Lakes” paddleboards. Later, unwind by the outdoor fire pit or enjoy the view from the massive 2,000sf custom decks that offer seating with stunning lake views from every angle. Want to stay in for some fun; the home has two indoor fireplaces with a lower-level entertainment area with a movie space, air hockey, ping pong, super stick hockey, loads of board games, an NBA arcade-style game, Pac-Man, etc.

LIVING AREA

Windows along the living room, kitchen, lower bedroom, and primary bedroom open to stunning lake views. Enjoy the views and fresh air while you relax on a comfy sectional in the living room or downstairs while you play games in the home's massive entertainment space.

KITCHEN & DINING

Cook in the gourmet kitchen or grill out on the patio. In the newly remodeled kitchen, stainless steel appliances and stone countertops invite your inner chef out to play in the modern kitchen. Plenty of cookware and gadgets are on hand. Coffee maker (both regular and Nespresso), toaster, blender, hand mixer, etc.

When it’s time to eat, gather at the dining table or take the meal outside and enjoy two separate dining tables on the deck overlooking the lake, with seating for 12-14.

BED & BATH

Each bathroom has been completely renovated, complete with fresh new towels. The home accommodates 14 guests in 5 bedrooms with 3.5 baths. For the bedrooms:

Bedroom #1 = King Bed
Bedroom #2 = Queen Bed
Bedroom #3 = Queen Bed
Bedroom #4 = 1-Queen & 1-Twin Bunk Bed (3 beds)
Bedroom #5 = 2-Twin Bunk Beds (4 beds)

UTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

With manicured grounds and two massive luxury composite decks, the property is a slice of heaven. Fencing and trees offer seclusion around the deck and patio, where you’ll find plenty of seating for outdoor dining and relaxation.

Fire up the Weber gas grill and host an evening cookout, then share stories around the fire pit.

Also included for complementary use:

- Four Single Adult Kayaks
- One Tandem Adult Kayak
- Four Youth 6’ Kayaks (designed for ages 5 & up / 130 lbs max)
- One Canoe
- Two “Great Lakes” 11’6” Standup (SUP) Paddle Boards
- One 4-person Paddle Boat
- Life Jackets (adult & youth sizes)
- Outdoor games; including corn hole and yard-zee
- 2,000 SF of decks with Weber Gas Grill
- Large outdoor dining tables for 12-14
- Outdoor seating on both up and lower decks
- Outdoor Fire Pit with Adirondack Chairs

DOWNSTAIRS

Entertainment overload. Windows line the walls with lake views. The area has ping pong, air hockey, board games; even NBA and Pac-Man video arcade machines. Or, enjoy the Movie area with theater-type seats, a 65” TV with streaming movies, and a small kitchenette for grabbing a drink, etc. There is something for everyone.

LOCATION

Lake House has 200’ private lakefront access with a small private beach area and dock; see photos. The home is on ‘All Sports’ Chief Lake; a beautiful spring-fed 126-acre lake minutes from Lake Michigan and Historic Downtown Manistee. If you or other guests like to fish, the lake is primarily known for Pike, Bass, and Crappie. If you own a boat, the lake has a public boat ramp just a 2-minute drive from the home.
The location is perfect! Just 2 minutes off of US-31 or 6 minutes to M22; (the most scenic road in northern Michigan). The home is a short drive to everything. Some local attractions include:

Lake Michigan’s Portage Point Beach (14 minutes)
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (20 minutes)
Arcadia Dune Hike and Lookout (20 minutes)
Historical Manistee shopping & riverfront walk (15 minutes)
The quaint town of Frankfort (30 minutes)
Manistee National Golf Course (20 minutes)
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Movie Theater (30 minutes)
Manistee Adventures (kayak/tubing trips & rentals) (15 minutes)
Crystal Mountain (golf, skiing, and waterpark) (30 minutes)
World-famous Sleeping Bear Dunes (50 minutes)
Traverse City - (50 Minutes)

EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Heat/Air, hairdryers, boats/water toys, books, board games, yard games, streaming HULU TV service with movies on 3 TVs, Bluetooth speakers, a washer/dryer, 2 gas fireplaces, fire pit, 2000’ of outdoor decks, dishwasher, parking for up to 6 cars (2 of which are in the garage), etc.

- Internet: WIFI. The home uses Starlink internet service; engineered by SpaceX.
- TV Service: The home’s Three TVs come with Streaming HULU Live TV, Amazon Prime Movies, and other TV channel options from Amazon
- Maximum occupancy: 14
- Parking: Limited to 6 cars (2 garaged)
- No amplified outdoor music at any time.
- Quiet hours 10pm - 7am
- Minimum Rental age 25+
- No smoking anywhere on the property; inside or out. Smoking inside will result in a $2,000 fine for deep cleaning and other.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Kaleva

Located in Kaleva, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest, while Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kaleva, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 10 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 12 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 24 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 30 min drive
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Traks Bar and Grill - 22 min drive
  • Blue Slipper Tavern - 9 min drive
  • Lakeside Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Grille 44 - 14 min drive
  • Rosie's Place - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Lake House - 200' of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Lake House - 200' of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Lake House - 200' of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Lake House - 200' of Lakefront with Kayaks & Game Room located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaleva holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Northern Natural LLC, Heathlands Golf Course and Portage Lake. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Douglas Valley Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Korey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. Can’t wait to come back!
This property was perfect. Probably our best vrbo ever. Clean, nice, easy-to-understand information for televisions and fireplace. We skied Crystal two days and hung out at the house one day. We also hiked Acadia one day. Perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house on the lake
Nicest house on the lake by a mile. Best beach, water was great. Well stocked pantry.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet memories
Each year our family of thirteen including six grandchildren gathers for a week somewhere to make shared memories. This has been our favorite rental so far. There was ample room to be together for meals and activities and also room to independently savor the quiet beauty of Chief Lake. The available kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, paddle boat, life jackets and fishing poles combined with the quiet lake provided opportunities for everyone to safely have lots of fun during the day with evenings around the comfortable fire pit enjoyed too. We also appreciated its proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes for hiking and Portage Lake for tubing. We hope to make many more happy memories there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house!
Fabulous time with family- adults and kids! The house was beautiful, spacious, large bedrooms, and had all of the amenities you could need. Including for the lake - paddle boards, kayaks, canoe, etc. Fishing was great, everyone caught something. The downstairs has all the fun games from ping pong to air hockey, and arcade games, a teen heaven! Lake is big enough to tube and jet ski, but not a big lake. Close enough drive for short trips to Mainistee, or Arcadia, slightly longer to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor. Lots to do!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not a boring moment yet restful
We had a better time than we imagined. 9 adults and 4 children (8,7,5,3) had a great time at the lake since this house had kayaks, canoes, paddle boards plus 23 life jackets of all sizes. On a rainy day, we found board games, puzzles, lady pacman, foosball, ping pong, air hockey and video games! and of course TV and wifi for the quiet moments. We found everything we needed in the kitchen plus a closet of different spices, they even have a blender. The housekeeping group is fabulous and it was very clean and well stocked with towels for inside and out. Can't say enough about how great this house is and the host responds almost immediately if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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