With a stay at this vacation home in Kalkaska, you'll be on the waterfront, and 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Torch Lake and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Grandview Golf Club. .This vacation home is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Au Sable River and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Hartwick Pines State Park.
Hartwick Pines State Park - 28 min drive - 20.0 miles
Torch Lake - 37 min drive - 29.5 miles
Otsego Lake State Park - 37 min drive - 32.7 miles
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
The Hideaway Bar - 21 min drive
Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - 21 min drive
lost forest lodge - 21 min drive
Manistee Lake Stop 'N Shop - 17 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.
SQUAW LAKE northern getaway
Our love for northern Michigan has prompted us to share it with others as hosts of our Squaw Lake cottage! We are Caleb & Rachel and we have 2 little boys together. We enjoy boating, trail riding and pretty much anything outdoors. We hope you will enjoy our happy place as much as we do!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property is also known as
Squaw Lake Northern Getaway
SQUAW LAKE northern getaway Kalkaska
SQUAW LAKE northern getaway Private vacation home
SQUAW LAKE northern getaway Private vacation home Kalkaska
Reviews
SQUAW LAKE northern getaway Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Chad B.
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Large home and layout. Owners are quick to respond and very easy to communicate with. It was our second time staying and would come back again.
Chad B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Squaw Lake was nice and peaceful! We saw the eagles nest and eagle family. The house had everything we needed to have a relaxing vacation. Its an older house but looks like things have been updated. We would stay here again for a quiet relaxing time.
Bryan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chad B.
Nov 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Deer Camp
We used the house as our Deer Camp. It is a great spot on a quiet lake and road. Cell service is not great at the house. Lots of room for a large group.
Chad B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Brad M.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
We had a relaxing week at this very quiet lake
Brad M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stefanie L.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended!
We booked this for a long weekend to celebrate a 70th birthday. We had 6 adults and 4 kids and had no space issues. The area was quiet and peaceful. The kids had fun on the beach. We'd come back again!
Stefanie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
The home was very well stocked with supplies. The house Could use some updating. The view is amazing and having access to the lake was so wonderful. We enjoyed our visit.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beth C.
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
Big house on a quiet lake. Very relaxing. Not super close to stores so I would recommend bringing plenty of food. Beds were pretty comfortable but could be better. Overall a fantastic place to relax and enjoy time on the lake!
Beth C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Stephen S.
Jun 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
We had a great time at the lake house. The kids enjoyed the water, and using the kayak and paddle board. The house is very spacious, and there is a lot of wildlife to see.
Stephen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Mahomet, IL
Jan 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at this lake home during our family's annual ski trip. Close enough to Traverse City for an easy day trip. 20 mins to skiing. Plenty of space for us all to stay spread out. Loved the large dining table for eating and games together. Pellet stove was nice and warm after a day of skiing. A place we would come back to!
A guest from Mahomet, IL
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mansoar (Monty) N.
Jan 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday Family Time
Great place and very attentive owners.
Mansoar (Monty) N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Randy M.
Aug 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating
Couldn’t of asked for a better place and the owners were amazing