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Smart TV, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lake
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8171 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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South Boardman, Michigan
  • Perch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fife Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Lakefront Cottage with Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (10)
The price is CA $158
per night
CA $527 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Lakefront Cottage with Hot Tub & Fire Pit

About the area

South Boardman

On lake.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Perch Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of South Boardman Preserve. Butler Lake and Bass Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Perch Lake - 1 min walk
  • Fife Lake - 20 min drive
  • Spider Lake - 41 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive
  • Front Street - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gordy's Place - ‬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.

Waterfront home on Perch Lake. Kayaks, pool table, hot tub. Air conditioning.

Escape to the serene Off the Hook on Perch Lake in South Boardman, where fishing, swimming, and relaxation await. This picturesque location invites you to unwind and immerse yourself in the natural beauty surrounding the area. The charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home accommodates up to 8 guests, offering a king-sized bed, two queen-sized beds, and custom bunk beds ideal for kids, teens, and smaller adults. Note that the bunk beds are 70 inches long, slightly shorter than the typical 75 inches.

Amenities include air conditioning, internet, sheets, and towels, though a dishwasher is not provided. A unique feature of this home is its 3-level spiral staircase, adding a touch of character.

For pet lovers, a well-behaved dog is welcomed with an additional nonrefundable fee, but owners must be diligent in cleaning up after their pets at all times.

Outside, indulge in a variety of activities, including using the grill, launching boats for fishing (electric motors only), enjoying cozy evenings around the fire pit, and relaxing in the year-round hot tub. Water enthusiasts will delight in the available kayaks, pedal boat, swim platform, and dock, all set against the backdrop of a lake with a soft sand bottom. Inside, find entertainment in the game room featuring a pool table, a ping pong top, and an electric dartboard.

Situated in the heart of South Boardman, Hazel Sandeen Butler Memorial Park is just a stone's throw away at the intersection of Boardman Road and School Street, where the original South Boardman School once stood. This park is perfect for family outings, featuring a t-ball field, a small basketball court, and a playground, all nestled in a quiet, friendly neighborhood setting.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 8.

Bedroom 1: King bed || Bedroom 2: Queen bed || Bedroom 3: Queen bed || Bedroom 4: Bunkbed - Located in the game room

OUTDOORS: Balcony, Deck/patio, Kayak/canoe, Gas grill, Dock, Boat launch, Lounge chairs, Adirondack chairs, Fire pit, Hot tub, Paddle boats, Picnic table, Life jackets (4-adult), Outdoor dining table & chairs, Swim platform, Exceptional views

INDOORS: WiFi, Flat panel TV, Dartboard, Game room, Ping pong, Pool table

KITCHEN: Keurig coffee maker, Dishes & utensils, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Blender, Cookware, Ice maker, Mini fridge, Tea kettle

GENERAL: A/C, Washer & dryer, Iron & board, Heating, Linens & towels, Smoke alarm

PARKING: Space for 3 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Pet allowed with a fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1840 sq ft (171 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Waterfront home on Perch Lake. Kayaks, pool table, hot tub. Air conditioning. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boardman House stay
We enjoyed our stay; the house was clean. It was very cute. We came up on our Harley's to see the fall colors it was a little rural, but we still enjoyed our time. My only suggestion would be to clean up the landscaping other than that we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patritziya Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant getaway
Relaxing beautiful clean house with lovely view of Perch lake and the forest right from the deck..with entertainment and games we enjoyed the lake swim and the forest walks with our fuzzy boy ..😊 There’s a public access to the lake on the side of the property bringing occasional movement Overall lovely and enchanting experience! Nice host! We”ll be back again! Thanks 🌺 proximity but the place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at this house on the lake
The house was very clean and well kept. Many windows that overlook the lake. Location is very nice. 30 minutes or so to Traverse City, about 1 hr to Petoskey. Also many nice golf courses near by. Pretty secluded but there is a market 15 minutes away. Only missed 5 star IMO was the area down to the lake. They did not provide any pictures since it has weeds and very small. Only a small path to dock. Firepit very close to house since there is no room. Also on the deck was a nice gas grill. After buying food to grill, found out the propane tank was empty. Would expect a $15 tank fill up would be included especially for the price we paid. We made the best of things and still had a great time. Thank you !!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

JOANN M., Onsted

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house is great, the lake was nice, the location was perfect. Very peaceful visit. We had a great time. Would stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcey W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The location...you should know this location is on a dirt road, depending on which way your GPS takes you, could be anywhere from 1 to 5 miles of dirt. With in 10 minute drive to downtown Kalkaska, which is great for groceries and walking. On average it took us 30-40 mins to reach downtown Traverse City. The house....for the per night cost, disappointed. The front outside isn't too bad. The back is very dirty, bugs all over the back of the house, some of the chairs are mildewy, there are 3 water feature/ponds that are full of stagnant water, one of the screen doors is bent hanging in the track (not functional) and most of the windows are missing screens (unless you want a house full of bugs, couldn't open them). The kitchen was is minimally stocked, only 1 kitchen towel, no dish brush of any kind, 1 wine glass, etc. We agree with some of the other reviewers, the beds are not comfortable. We ended up buying some things that were missing in the kitchen and just left them (dish brush, colander, dish towels, etc.). It is decorated very nice inside, the wi-fi worked great, the hot tub was nice and plenty of bathroom towels were provided. The lake is great! Being next to the launch didn't bother us one bit. The host company...was very responsive!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

stacey b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vrbo
My husband and I took our kids, their friends and his mother for a long weekend! The house is amazing for an up north vacation home. The decor is beautiful. The house itself was great for both kids and adults. The only bad thing is it is right next to a public boat launch which we did not realize. There was lots of activity including people, dogs and boats that made the home feel less private. Otherwise is was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lakehouse with a view but needs some attention to details
The layout of the house and the lakefront views almost made up for the shortcomings discovered during our stay. Loose boards on the front porch are a hazard that caused a guest to trip and fall. The dining room chairs’ legs were so wobbly they were not safe to sit on. The cupboards above the microwave were covered in grease, there were cobwebs on the dining room and game room lamps, and it was obvious no high dusting had been done in quite some time. The amenities were a nice touch along with the spice rack for cooking. However, the outdoor grill only had one burner that worked so we didn’t get to enjoy grilling out. The game room was enjoyed by all. The lake decor in blue is adorable. It was disappointing to spend a significant amount of money for a vacation getaway and not get the quality I expected for the price.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Accommodating
Our stay was lovely, Kudos to the Property owners they were extra accommodating, if you left or forgot to bring ANYTHING it was already there at the property… High Quality Dishes, Soap Powder, Toiletries, cleaning supplies, seasonings for food , condiments, that home had everything, Boats , Kayaks, pool table , Darts, Jacuzzi and a Bonfire Pit , & everything was in mint condition, an absolutely very lovely stay, thanks for a lovely mini vacation getaway…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister's 40th birthday
We had an amazing weekend house is clean, stylish, plenty of space and things to do on property. The giant fridge is an amazing bonus! Lake and outside areas are cute and spacious and everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
We had a wonderful time. The only negative thing was the beds were not that comfortable. Other than that it was clean, tons of stuff to play in lower level pool table, ping-pong, darts & smart tv's. We Would definitely stay here again. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Ann Arbor, Mi.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful property that’s right on a very peaceful lake. We will definitely be back! The only problems we had was getting access to the Internet. We were provided the wrong password and we’re trying to watch the lions on Thursday night!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamie M.

Overall good stay
If you care about bugs inside the house, this isn’t the place for you. The windows, while closed, still allows bugs to enter the house. We vacuumed up some bugs, but they kept coming. Other than that, the place was good. Kayaks were nice, though only four adult life vests. We purchased kid life vests at a Dunhams sporting goods store in Traverse City since the house didn’t have any for kids. Swimming at the house was ok - though you sunk into the mud and the dock area was all lily pads. The beach on the other side of the small lake was better for swimming. Nice stay but would look for another rental for next year’s vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, but……
Very nice inside and lakeside. Great accommodations, but a little rundown from the roadside. That view is the first impression. The porch and front deck boards need repair and in serious need of weeding. During our stay the hot water heater died and we went 30 hours without. Repairs were made and the rental folks followed up, but received no compensation. In spite of that we would consider another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Nice backyard with views of lake. Caught and released good sized fish from the lake. Mentioned in listing that there are stairs to get in the house (and Inside) and that is very accurate but was perfectly fine for our group. Bugs were outside but it’s by water and in between some trees so bring bug spray while enjoying the outdoors. The bugs loved the lights on the hot tub at night so they would swarm by it. Overall would recommend to anyone looking to get away and have some scenic and peaceful views of Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay and relax
This home was adorable and was very accurate to the listing. It’s located in a quiet and secluded area. The nearby town has great local grocery store with a great range of food to prepare your meals for the stay. We used the hot tub much more than we expected because it was so nice and works well. The curb appeal and back yard could use a little attention to make the outside of the home match the inside of the home. But obviously that does not impact the stay. Ar a previous review stated it is next to a boat ramp, but it’s a small lake and maybe had only 1-3 people use it a day. And we enjoyed being able to watch them all go in and out and chat with them about their catches for the day. It is about a 35-40 minute drive to Traverse City but it’s beautiful scenery along the way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would recommend!
Great for families, kids had fun with paddle boat, kayaks and game room
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little house for 6 adults
House was clean and as pictures showed. Game room was awesome with darts, pool and ping pong. A little off the beaten path but we knew that when renting. Great little house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
The cottage was beautiful!!! Lake was very peaceful, quiet and relaxing. Great view, and loved the large fire pit. Hot tub was great for those sore muscles. Game room was a lot of fun too. I would definately rent there again. We all had a great time. We’ll managed property!!! Thank you for making our Girls getaway a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most excellent family vacation!
We really loved this property and the quite lake. This property was clean and nicely furnished. The game room, hot tub and lake toys were a game changer! Kitchen was small for the 7 people we had, however this was manageable considering the rest of the cabin was truly awesome! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

The S., Portage, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet lakehouse
Great place to unwind and relax. Quiet lake with nothing over electric trolling motors allowed. Kids loved the kayaks and paddle boat, lots of fun for the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake house
The house was great with lots of quiet time and privacy. We spent most of our time in the balcony off the kitchen or the patio and fire pit looking at the lake. We had a fun time fishing and using the paddle boat and kayaks. The kids loved the game room and bunk beds there. The hot tub in the cool evenings was also very nice. It was a little bit of a drive to TC and other places to explore but we enjoyed the scenery on the way to those places.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
I went to this property with my two sons 18 and 23 and sons girlfriend 23 and we loved it. There was a lot to do right there on the property such as games, kayaking, fishing and swimming The lake is beautiful and it’s close to other things to do such as Traverse city and Fife lake. I’m looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

emmalee m.

Super fun!!!
me and my friends had such a fun time here!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lakefront
Beautiful spot with so many enjoyable things; boats, hot tub, pool/ping pong table. Wonderfully decorated and outstanding view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Loved the house great place to just relax and enjoy your time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022