Kalkaska Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Boardman River,
Traverse City Michigan
Crystal clear blue waters of Lake Michigan along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Snow drifts along frozen shoreline of Torch Lake in Northern Michigan.

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All Seasons Resort

All Seasons Resort

2.5 out of 5
760 S. Cedar U.S. 131 Kalkaska MI
The price is NZ$195 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$195
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kalkaska. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Our room was very clean and the housekeeping was awesome. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The Hot tub and pool were cleaned and enjoyable. Coffee was made every day and was delicious.

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

All Seasons Resort
Bayshore Resort

Bayshore Resort

3 out of 5
833 East Front Street Traverse City MI
The price is NZ$242 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$242
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,638 reviews)
Great stay and found rooms and property clean.

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Bayshore Resort
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI
The price is NZ$158 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$158
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,349 reviews)
Great service

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
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Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St Traverse City MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse City ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
I only needed the room for a night, and really just a few hours of even being in the room other than sleep, but it was perfect. Couple of great places within walking distance, huge and clean space, comfortable, and had everything needed and then some.

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Pinestead Reef Resort

Pinestead Reef Resort

4 out of 5
1265 N US Highway 31 N Traverse City MI
Stay at this beach apartment in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
We loved the view and the room was perfect. Fireplace entertainment stand, 2 sliding doors going out to the balcony, and HOT hot tub. Beautiful beach.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Pinestead Reef Resort
House boat on Fife Lake

House boat on Fife Lake

Fife Lake MI
Stay at this beach houseboat in Fife Lake. Enjoy a beach locale, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lakeside Park and Fife Lake Public Library ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Wife and I made trip around lake Michigan. This was really a great choice, nice quaint little town. Within driving distance to so many things to do. Very relaxing on the water and waking up to beautiful view of Fife lake

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

House boat on Fife Lake
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Popular places to visit

Grandview Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kalkaska at Grandview Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Grandview Golf Club

Twin Birch Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Kalkaska at Twin Birch Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Twin Birch Golf Course

Guernsey Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Guernsey Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

Guernsey Lake

Smith Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Smith Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

Smith Lake

Island Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Island Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

Island Lake

Timber Wolf Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kalkaska at Timber Wolf Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Timber Wolf Golf Club

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