Get out of the city and spend some quality time outdoors at this remote retreat in Kalkaska, Michigan. The 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental home is in a quiet area just outside of town and only a few miles from the Kalkaska ORV Trail and the local lake. Popular spots like Torch Lake and Traverse City State Park are a little further away but easily accessible via M-72. After exploring the area, enjoy a low-key evening with a backyard BBQ and s’mores around the fire pit. -- THE PROPERTY -- 6 Mi to Kalkaska ORV Trail | Wood-Burning Fire Pit | Gas Grill | Outdoor Dining Area Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack' n Play HOME FEATURES: 4 flat-screen TVs, DVD player & VCR, dining table, high chair, children's toys & books, board games, deck, spacious backyard KITCHEN: Dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, drip coffee pot & coffee, blender, Crockpot, toaster, spices, trash bags & paper towels GENERAL: Central heating, ceiling fans, portable fans, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, in-home laundry, laundry detergent, hair dryer, hangers, keyless entry, window A/C units in upstairs bedrooms FAQ: Free WiFi, 1 exterior security camera (inactive), pet fee (paid pre-trip) ACCESSIBILITY: 4 steps for entry, 2-story home, 2 bedrooms & 1.5 bathrooms on 1st floor PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (10 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- ON THE WATER: Manistee Lake - Kalkaska (8 miles), Torch Lake (19 miles), Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park (28 miles) MORE OUTDOORS: Kalkaska ORV Trail (6 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (25 miles) AREA EVENTS: AuSable River Canoe Marathon (20 miles), Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (22 miles), National Cherry Festival - Traverse City (31 miles) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (30 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story home requires 4 steps for entry. While there are 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access the 2nd-floor bedrooms and bathroom - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features an exterior security camera on the front porch facing the driveway. The camera does not look into any interior spaces and is inactive while guests are in residence