Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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6
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Bathrooms
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3
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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18
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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3532419
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Spacious lakefront retreat on beautiful Manistee Lake near Traverse City, perfect for multi-family vacations, reunions, golf trips, fishing weekends, and year-round northern Michigan getaways. The Barnhouse sleeps up to 18 guests and features private waterfront, sunset views, multiple outdoor gathering spaces, a theater room, private dock, and direct access to trails and outdoor adventure.
THE BARNHOUSE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Sleeps up to 18 guests
• 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms
• 120 feet of private sandy lake frontage
• Private dock
• Large theater and media room
• Multiple outdoor decks and gathering areas
• Large fire pit with incredible sunset views
• Heated attached garage plus additional garage space
• Parking for boats, trailers, and multiple vehicles
• Direct access to snowmobile and ATV trails
• High-speed WiFi throughout the home
• Located near Traverse City, Torch Lake, and northern Michigan attractions
WATERFRONT LIVING ON MANISTEE LAKE
Step outside and enjoy your own private stretch of beautiful Manistee Lake, a 900-acre all-sports lake known for boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and unforgettable sunsets. With western exposure, evenings at The Barnhouse are all about golden skies, calm water, lakeside fires, and time spent together.
Spend your days swimming from the sandy shoreline, relaxing on the dock, or fishing for walleye, perch, bass, steelhead, and lake trout. Whether you are planning summer lake days or cozy fall weekends, the lake is the centerpiece of the experience.
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND GROUPS
The Barnhouse was built for gathering. With six bedrooms, three full bathrooms, multiple living spaces, and over a half-acre of property, there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax comfortably.
The large kitchen makes group meals easy, while the open living areas create the perfect space for family dinners, game nights, conversations by the fireplace, or relaxing after a day on the water.
Upstairs, the theater and media room gives kids and adults their own entertainment space for movies, gaming, or late-night hangouts.
OUTDOOR SPACES YOU WILL ACTUALLY USE
One of the best parts of The Barnhouse is how much outdoor living space the property offers.
Enjoy:
• A lakeside deck overlooking the water
• A spacious back patio for grilling and outdoor dining
• A large fire pit area with surrounding adirondack chairs.
• A private dock for swimming and boating
• Large yard space for kids and outdoor games
• Incredible sunset views every evening
Bring your boat, jet skis, ATVs, snowmobiles, bikes, or fishing gear. There is plenty of parking for trailers and toys, and adventure starts right outside your door.
FOUR SEASONS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN ADVENTURE
The Barnhouse is ideally located in Kalkaska, making it easy to explore some of northern Michigan’s best destinations and outdoor recreation.
Nearby activities include:
• Boating and watersports on Manistee Lake
• Fishing year-round
• Snowmobiling and ATV trail access
• Hiking and biking trails
• Golf courses throughout northern Michigan
• Skiing and winter recreation
• Traverse City wineries, restaurants, and shopping
• Day trips to Torch Lake, Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Charlevoix
Whether you are planning a summer family vacation, a fall color tour, a golf weekend, a fishing trip, or a winter snowmobile getaway, The Barnhouse offers the perfect home base.
GOOD TO KNOW...
• High-speed WiFi throughout the home
• Smart TVs and theater/media room
• Large driveway with ample parking
• Furnished and fully equipped for extended stays
• Family-friendly layout with multiple gathering spaces
Come experience lake life the way northern Michigan was meant to be enjoyed. Relax on the water, explore the outdoors, gather around the fire, and make lasting memories at The Barnhouse.
Located in Kalkaska, this vacation home is on the beach. Grandview Golf Club and Twin Birch Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hartwick Pines State Park and Au Sable River. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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