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Wheeler Lake House:Holiday Waterfront Getaway!

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9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Twin Birch Golf Course
    15 min drive
  • Grandview Golf Club
    20 min drive
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    48 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    48 min drive

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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wheeler Lake House:Holiday Waterfront Getaway!

WHEELER LAKE HOUSE
SLEEPS: 7
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1
*LAKEFRONT (Wheeler Lake)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*OPEN YEAR ROUND!
*** satellite WiFi ***
***2 Kayaks added this year*** (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Nice, quiet, peaceful and serene, Wheeler Lake House is great for those who want to unwind. Only 8 homes rest on this private lake so guests are able to take in the woodlands, see the resident swans and loons, and enjoy the stillness of the lake. Jump in one of the two row-boats and enjoy fishing on this all sports lake. Love the winter? Enjoy hopping on the maintained country road and cruise on over to a local snowmobile trail!

Wheeler Lake House consists of 2 buildings: the main house and a bunk house. The main house hosts 2 bedrooms, living room, bathroom and deck. Of course, there is also a fully-equipped kitchen that is perfect for whipping up a meal, or if you prefer, take the food outside and relax while grilling on a propane grill. At night, enjoy looking at the stars while you sit around the campfire.

The detached bunk house is equipped with a 40” flat screen Smart TV, couch, and Double-Twin bunk bed (sleeps 3). This space is great for kids or teens. There is not a bathroom in the bunk house.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: The Main house and Bunk house have air conditioning and both bedrooms have ceiling fans.

ATV's: Yes, please feel free to bring the trailer!

Animals: You may see deer, swans, geese, ducks, squirrel, turkey, and possibly bear.

Bathroom: There is a full bathroom with tub and shower in the Main house.

Beach/Swimming: The layout goes as such: grass—3 feet of sand—water. The lake bottom is soft sand. Water shoes are optional.

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom has Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk-House 12x16 (detached from rest of house) Double - Twin Bunk

Boats: NEWLY ADDED - 2 Kayaks! There are 2 row boats with oars for guests to use. You are able to bring a motor up to 5 horse-power. And a paddle boat is also available. There are 4 life jackets (adult sizes). (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Bugs: Typical Michigan bugs

Cell phone service: Verizon is great! The other carriers are ok. A booster is in the home.

Dock: The dock is 20ft. There is no public launch on Wheeler Lake. You are able to jump off dock into water to swim.

Fireplace: There is not a fireplace in this home.

Fire-pit: Yes! Bring your s'mores.

Fishing: Some common fish you will see in the lake are bass, pike, bluegill, perch, catfish, and sunfish. There are also lots of turtles, so be aware! Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none provided at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes, one is required to hold a fishing license. You can get your fishing license on the Michigan DNR Website.

Grill: On the deck you will find a propane grill. Propane is provided.

Grocery Store: Family Fare Supermarket - 784 S Cedar St, Kalkaska, MI 49646 (231) 258-2101

Handicap Friendly: Let us explain what we mean by handicap friendly…there is a zero-1 step entry into this home, and it is one level (a ranch-style home). There are bars in the bathroom for guest support however, the hallways are not up to official handicap standards and do not come equipped with special apparatus to help those in need.

Internet: Yes, there is (satellite) WiFi at the property

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let us know, and we'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: You can park 2-4 cars or 2 truck/trailer combos

Pets: We are sorry, pets are not allowed at this property.

Privacy: Neighbors directly on either side of the cottage. There are only 8 homes on the lake.

Seniors: Come one, come all! This space is great for those over 60. Sometimes when renting a home, you are never too sure about the terrain: is the home on top of a hill?, is parking on a steep slope?, are there 100 steps to the beach or the unit?, etc. This home gets the FVR approval for the young at heart!

Smoking: No smoking of any kind is allowed on the property. Due to the close proximity of the neighbors, it is strictly prohibited.

Snowmobiles: Yes, you can ride right from the house. The trail begins at the first bend in the road from the house (less than half a mile from the property). You will need to ride the power line to Mancelona to get to the main trail.
A person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Space: There are 2 buildings: The Main lake house and the Bunk house.

Televisions: There is a 40” TV in the bunk house and a 43” flat in main home. Both televisions are Smart TVs. You can sign in to your Netflix or Hulu account and enjoy your favorite shows and movies. There is no cable or satellite TV, but there are 14 local channels in both the bunk house and in the main home.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though. We do not provide beach towels.

Washer and dryer: NO WASHER! There is a washer & dryer at the property, however, the washer is not hooked up yet. Guests are welcome to use the dryer if need be.

Water: There is well, and while safe to drink, for some people there is an off-putting smell.

Wood: Wood is provided.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Grandview Golf Club. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washer/dryer, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Torch Lake and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Grandview Golf Club
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kalkaska cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
WHEELER LAKE HOUSE (Kalkaska MI) Open year round WIFI SMART TV'S
420622

Wheeler Lake House:Holiday Waterfront Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rental
It was a great rental
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy
We loved our stay at this location. We would definitely go back. It was easy to find, easy to access and had an amazing view. One thing we were underwhelmed with was the cleanliness of the place. While a cottage can have a “cottage feel“ it doesn’t take much to make sure certain things are cleaned before people use them. For example: The coffee pot had used grounds left in it that were moldy. maybe make sure your cleaning service is doing what they’re being asked to, because while the towels and linens were clean, it seems the rest of the place could use some attention (window sills were dirty and full of dead bugs, window blinds could have been dusted) but while the place wasn’t super clean, we felt that it was so quiet & peaceful that we would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Franklin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake get away
Very quiet and cozy lakefront stay. Plenty to do around the cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent - lake house as described
Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jody B.

Family mini vacation
Location was wonderful. Neighbors were friendly. Quiet throughout our stay. Only minor problems discovered in cabin. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Great location but dirty
Great location, good fishing, very quiet. Needs a through cleaning from top to bottom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet very clean had almost everything we needed for a 5 day stay except food witch was noy a problem grocerys near by beach area could use a little more cleaning out of weeds other than that a awesome stay will definitely be going back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wheeler lake house
It was awesome. It was our 2nd year and we love it . The location and privacy are awesome. The accommodations are exactly what we needed. Over all a great experience. Love the kayaks and boats . Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Great private location. Kids had fun. Lots of turtles and turkeys!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
The cabin was well stocked and provided all that we needed. Truly appreciated the boats and kayaks. The lake was just the right size to paddle around and enjoy the wildlife. Very peaceful and serene. Owners have done a great job providing a great experience. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tina S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
property manager was AWESOME
Never stayed at property the house wS Dirty!!! Dust fell from ceiling fan when it was turned on. Property manager was AWESOME she found a a new property with in 10min.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Terri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
We loved all the wildlife we got to see and how undeveloped this lake is with only a handful of cottages. It was just right for a family with small children who could play in the sand and in shallow water. Every night several little turtles would come to the dock (the neighbors feed them). Our kids caught lots of fish! One perk of a lake with so few people. Loved the comfy swing right by the water. Five Bridges nature preserve is nearby and beautiful. We also went to Elk rapids. The cottage itself is older but with some nice updates in the kitchen and nice living room furniture. As others have mentioned it could probably use a deep cleaning but overall we were happy. We had prompt text responses to a couple of questions we had during the visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tina D.

Wheeler Lake House
Owners and rental property company were very responsive with issues that arose during the stay and we’re very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for relaxing
This was a great place to unwind for a long weekend. The hosts were friendly and responsive, we had family of all ages (10 of us total) and we al had a great time. The water front property was gorgeous in the morning and evening to sit out by , and the paddle boat and row boat were a special touch. Overall it was a great time .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love,love,love
Wheeler lake house was amazing for out annual cousin weekend! The lake was beautiful and there was no water traffic. We basically had the whole lake to ourselves! The neighbors were also wonderful and very helpful! The house had all of the necessities. Overall we had a great weekend at wheeler lake house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wheeler lake house
We enjoyed our stay completely . We were very comfortable and pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to getaway with family
I recently spent some time at this property with my family and we could not have been happier with our stay. My kids loved fishing off the dock, swimming in the shallow warm water, and watching the wildlife. It was so peaceful we kept forgetting that town was only 10 minutes away if we needed anything. The kitchen really was fully stocked with any dishes or utensils you could need and we cooked several full meals with ease. If you’re looking for a place to connect with family and nature, this is the perfect option.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Relaxing site with fabulous view
Enjoyed the lake and the wildlife and the peaceful surroundings. Furniture was comfy and supplies plentiful. The bathroom could use some TLC and the whole place more thorough cleaning. Would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place good communication 2 nd time tenting
100 %recomend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

thomas l.

Snowmobile
Lack of knowledge of area. Had to use roads to get to trails. Im sure there is a better way. We just couldn't find it. Would definitely stay again if easier way to trails. FYI, house and host super nice and response was quick
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing space
The area was relaxing and the house was good. It needs a little TLC and some cleaning that everyone’s house needs. The lighter in the grill didn’t work but the gas stove and a candle gets that job done. All in all it was a good place to stay and very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This was our 2nd time at the property and this time we celebrated my last day of work, first day of retirement and our 32nd wedding anniversary doing nothing but sitting on the deck and enjoying the view. So peaceful and quiet. Definitely a repeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason and Susan A., Holland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Short and Sweet
We were only able to stay here for a few days, but it was wonderful! Our family thoroughly enjoyed the absolute peace and quiet of this location. My husband and children were able to catch a lot of bluegills, bass, and even a few pike. All in all a wonderfully relaxing, enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent family vacation!
We have five children ages 1-10. The close access of the lake was wonderful. It was right out the back door, and with a full wall of windows we could keep an eye on the children while they swam, fished and used the paddle boat. We ate on the deck quite a bit and used the grill. There's a nice shallow area in the water that our little ones could swim and play in. The neighbors were friendly and did say that bears come right up to the houses sometimes. We did not see a single bear our whole stay though. We did see bald eagles and loons. Grocery store and laundromat are close by in Kalkaska. There was a spare single bed in the one bedroom closet. That was helpful since our children were too young to sleep out in the bunk house alone. We made many good memories there and would highly recommend staying there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021