Vacation rentals with a kayak in Lake County

Out in what I would consider the country, far away from the commotion of the bigger cities to relax, rewind and stargaze but close enough if you need to grab goods or want to do some exploring. No need to worry about bringing anything for the kitchen besides food to cook and maybe spices if you have certain ones you use, fully stocked with anything you could need to cook inside, bbq or even bake(from what I could tell) Heat works great although the bedroom near the bathroom was colder but not an issue since we didn’t need two bedrooms, heated fan in bathroom was a MAJOR plus. Boyfriend was able to catch some bass and pike off the pier, unfortunately didn’t get to take the little trolling boat out but I’m sure we would have had a blast catching more fish. Witnessed a Bald Eagle over the lake from the living room! Highlight of the stay was getting to experience the Auroras and SAR with our naked eyes!!

This was the perfect place for our vacation with four generations! there was a main floor bedroom and bathroom for the grandparents and separate bedrooms for everyone upstairs. There was lots of room to spread out. We were very comfortable. The long table in the dining room was a nice gathering place. We loved walking around town and visiting the shops and cafe! The Silver Lake sand dunes were amazing and just 15 minutes away! We would love to come back again!

This was a great place in a great location for our family who had events to attend in nearby Big Rapids. As this was a winter trip can only imagine the house and the whole area would make for a fantastic holiday.

❤️ Definitely coming back if I have the opportunity. Used this as a get away for myself. While there are reviews on here where they did things- I literally just stayed in the whole time. So I shall speak about the home itself. Very warm and inviting. Plenty of space and locations for variety of seating and work space. Many different windows for viewing (though I will say that the kitchen and living do not have blinds). The dining room/king sized bedroom/room with hanging chair has amazing lake views. ❤️ Also! Neighbors are nice- which is a good thing.

awesome place awesome host awesome time thank you

Our stay at Dan's place was fantastic. This is the second time we have stayed here. The area is beautiful and it is hard to beat the waterfront view. Dan was extremely accommodating and very responsive. I would not hesitate to book this house again!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean. The back yard was perfect for our blind doggie to wander around. The walking trail wasn't long, but it had a big hill so my heart got pumping. We would definately stay here again!

Our stay at this cabin was phenomenal! With its 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, it perfectly accommodated our group's multiple families across various age groups. Not only was it a tremendous value, but its proximity to Traverse City made it an ideal choice for us. We were delighted by the cabin's cleanliness and the spacious, open layout. The endless supply of firewood was a blessing, especially during the unexpectedly chilly nights. Ryan was outstanding—responsive and helpful, making our experience smooth and enjoyable. This was our first visit to this area, and it surpassed our expectations. Although we typically kayak on the Oscoda River, we ventured to the Manistee River (just south of dam) this time and found it to be a much nicer trip. It’s safe to say that we’ve found our new summer kayaking destination. Overall amazing stay, would recommend!

This cabin was an excellent winter getaway! The kitchen and living room are warm and cozy, and the sunroom was lovely as well. Though the outside areas were snowy and the lake was frozen over, it was a beautiful location. Erin was a great host, leaving clear instructions on how to do everything, as well as providing themed snacks in the kitchen! The bathroom was fully stocked with soap and towels, the fridge had food in it as well, and there were blankets everywhere, just in case. Would definitely recommend staying for any occasion in any season, 10/10!

Lovely home on Rose Lake. Very quiet and peaceful. Home has plenty of room for a family of 5 .(3 adults and 2 kids) The kiddos loves the hammock in the backyard by the water and roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. A definite add to our favorites list. Will stay again and recommend to our other family when they stay up here.

Great stay! An amazing and peaceful getaway with my husband and our two dogs. The hosts truly thought of everything. They were responsive and helpful when needed. We will saving this listing for the future!

Very nice stay. Great communication from Evan, beautiful lake house, clean and well organized, and an amazing all season room overlooking the lake. Thank you for sharing your home, Evan!

One of, if not the cleanest Airbnb we’ve been to. Everything was ready/easily accessible in the home, didn’t have to worry about missing/going out for anything. Area was really quiet and peaceful, however the bedrooms were close to/facing the road where the occasional car could be heard (1-2 cars per night). Overall had a great time staying here, would definitely recommend and possibly rebook in the future.

Thanks Dawn and Seth for sharing this amazing space with my family. This was my bday weekend, I have this road trip tradition and by far this was my favorite place. The road trips are for me to clear my city girl head and get to relax. This place was that and so much more. Not only did they share their incredible, cozy space but also had this Boat shed with lots of things that made it Soo much more fun. The paddle boat was something I was very impressed by, the fully stock coffee station was my Puerto Rican mom’s favorite thing and my daughter loved going on walks through the forest. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was beautiful, the view of the sun set was like in the movies. It was very clean, very stocked and the fire pit was perfect with wood already provided. If you do visit this location, please sit on the wooden chair by the sand and look up. The stars are memorizing.

This little cottage was great! The inside was so nice and cozy with beautiful surrounding outdoors.

The house is beautiful and cozy and you just feel so relaxed by the lake. Can’t wait to do it again. Wonderful stay! Everything was very clean also! And plenty of dishes and paper products for a big family. We enjoyed it very much. Thank you!

We had a great stay! It was peak fall foliage and 70 degrees. The cottage was perfect, nestled right on 3 private acres which made it the perfect child free weekend getaway. We enjoyed the sauna, the fire pit and the sounds of nature. Robin was very responsive and helpful! If you're looking for rest and relaxation I would recommend The Acorn!

The log cabin was fabulous. It was perfectly appointed and, even though not quite warm enough outside just yet, Bar Lake made all stress subside.

We love staying here! It is so private, peaceful, cozy, and perfect for what we look for in a little vacation. Joannah is a great, responsive host. The bottle of wine was a nice touch. She leaves tons of local recommendations for you to discover. The hot tub on the river is exactly what we needed and look forward to! We’ve been back a few times and will hopefully return.

Lovely place, cabin was very cozy and fully equipped with all the amenities, truly a wonderful experience for the wife and I, would 100% stay again..

Very great place to stay, extremely cozy and warm feeling. We loved the hot tub and the fact they had a grill and a nice kitchen for cooking. Only a short drive from Ludington and Manistee as well. 10/10 would recommend.

The cabin on the river was a perfect fall getaway. It was very peaceful, the house was comfortable and perfectly matched all descriptions. The fire-pit out back made an absolutely lovely evening. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay.

Midge was an incredible host, extremely friendly and hopeful. The house was spotless, beautifully decorated for the holidays, with beautiful views on the local lake! This was the perfect staycation for our family & we look forward to all the future stays.

Cabin was more beautiful than the picture!! Spotless, very cute and homey decorating. Bed was like sleeping on a cloud and the sheets were to die for!! Coffee choices, fabulous water pressure in the shower and the view was priceless!!! Perfect little getaway!!!