Boardman River Tiny House near Traverse City

Tiny home in Kalkaska, Michigan

  1. 2 guests
  2. 2 beds
  3. Half-bath
Hosted by Jayne
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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If camping used to be your thing, but roughing it has lost its appeal, Otter Lodge She-La Shed is the place for you!!! It is a perfect woodland get-away for two. You will be reluctant to leave the property once you arrive, and you will be eager to return after a day exploring the many "Up North" destinations.

Otter Lodge She-La Shed is the third vacation rental of Otter Lodge Inn, LLC.

The space
She-La Shed has been converted into a tiny house and we welcomed our first guests mid-July, 2021. The She-La Shed has 240 sq. feet indoors and a 144 sq. ft. screened in porch. You will enjoy a kitchen with a small fridge, countertop oven and electric burners. The only enclosed room is the half bath. The rest of the open space has two twin beds and a place for reading, conversation or to enjoy a movie. The outdoor shower is private and enclosed, only 4 steps off the screened porch. The shower is one of the favorite features commented upon by our guests.

Although you can dine in, you will likely choose to eat alfresco or sip your morning coffee on the screened in porch. The She-La Shed fire pit will be a favorite evening spot to chat about your day and to plan your next adventure.

Guest access
We are lucky to own 7 of the prettiest acres on the Boardman River. Over the years we have created many paths that our guests enjoy while winding their way to the river. A large, open area on the riverside has been designated just for our She-La Shed guests. A larger beach is located at the point of our peninsula that our family shares with She-La Shed guests too.

Other things to note
Our guests are always treated to an immaculate home upon their arrival. We have adopted the cleaning guidelines and disinfecting standards suggested by the CDC.

Otter Inn has a maximum guest allowance of 6. Therefore, at most, the number of guests enjoying the grounds at the same time is 8, including She-La Shed guests.

For your enjoyment we provide premium tubes to float our 1/4 mile of river front. Guests are responsible for the replacement or loss of damaged tubes.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

River view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi – 30 Mbps
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Kalkaska, Michigan, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Our "neighborhood" is unique in that we are a limited number of homes in the Pere Marquette State Forest where "A River Runs Through It" and we are completely surrounded by state land and wild life.

We are situated on 9 wooded acres on the banks of the north branch of the Boardman River, an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the many tourist destinations that Up North Michigan has to offer and for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat.

ATTN HIKERS- In 2019 we were thrilled when The North Country Hiking Trail was extended to our area. In fact, the trail can be accessed directly off the back of our property or by walking 1/4 mile down our road and stepping on. It is a great addition and many of our guests are enjoying it.

Meet your host

Superhost
415 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Retired
Speaks English
I live a very casual lifestyle. I am active and easy going and I need space to roam, usually with a Labrador at my side. Anyone choosing to stay at our rental properties will find exactly that. Our Otter Lodge Inn in Kalkaska, Michigan is surrounded by thousands of acres in the Pere Marquette Forest with the Blue Ribbon Trout Stream, the Boardman River, running through it. In South Carolina we have another home where I roam miles of pristine beaches on Edisto Island at Edisto Beach. This sweet island is one of the few barrier islands remaining that has resisted commercialization. Only 40 minutes south of beautiful and historic Charleston, our Edisto Island home, Otter Escape, is also available for your rental pleasure. "Of all the paths you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt." - author unknown
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House rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum

Safety & property

No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water

Cancellation policy