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Otter Lodge She-La Shed

If camping used to be your thing, but roughing it has lost its appeal, Otter Lodge She-La Shed is for you!!! Lakes and rivers abound!

It's a perfect Boardman River woodland get-away for two. Otter Lodge She-La Shed, known simply as She-La Shed or The Shed, is our converted garden and craft shed, now serving as a tiny house that sleeps 2. She-La Shed and Otter Inn, our converted barn that sleeps 6, are situated on 9 wooded acres on the north branch of the Boardman River in Kalkaska, Michigan. Our location is ideal for anyone look

ing to enjoy the great outdoors and/or take in the many amenities of this vacation destination. Hikers and bicyclists will enjoy the North Country Trail. It can be accessed right off the back of our property. Iceman Challenge participants will find She-La Shed to be a perfect base for training weekends or for the weekend of the Challenge. Choose any direction and take a short drive to find one of the many tourist destinations that Up North Michigan has to offer. Traverse City is only 30 minutes away where the shops, wineries, beaches and restaurants are abundant. Elk Rapids is charming and also only a half hour drive. Beautiful Petoskey is an hour away and 15 minutes more will land you in Charlevoix or Harbor Springs. Fish in our own 1/4 mile of meandering blue ribbon trout stream. Marvel at the beauty of Torch Lake and the connecting chain of lakes that you can cruise for days, also only a 30 minute drive. Canoe and kayak enthusiasts will enjoy Guernsey Lake, just up the road, or drop your vessels in at The Forks Campground. And remember, the month of October is gorgeous with many routes leading to a color tour that you won't soon forget and the traffic to the northern hot spots are much less congested. There's so much to do, you will feel you have little time to get it all in! You will be comfortable at She-La Shed and you will have all you need to enjoy your stay. Hopefully you will return to enjoy all that time didn't allow you to explore on your first visit. We hope you will consider She-La Shed the next time you need a northern vacation or if your business brings you to our area.

-Jayne and Chuck Kelly

04/20/2024

Perfectly situated , She-La Shed is only a 28 mile drive from Traverse City, Elk Rapids and Torch Lake. It is a great home base for your Up North Michigan vacation!

The food scene here ranks up there with places in West Virginia, Louisiana, Nevada and Florida.

04/18/2024

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They rank in the same list as some of the most charming small cities in the Midwest in places like Iowa, Kansas and Ohio.

03/06/2024

We love that the North Country Trail runs right along the back of our property. This is great news!

Of the 4,800 miles that comprise the trail, 550 run through Michigan, the most of any state.

02/12/2024

Yes!!!

CNN voted Northwest Michigan as one of the top destinations in the world for 2024, specifically highlighting Traverse City as a must-visit pla...

01/14/2024

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11/20/2023

What an adorable painted rock we found on the property of our Otter Escape vacation rental in Edisto Beach, SC. It was left by a previous guest who enjoyed their stay and definitely knows that EDISTO ROCKS!

08/30/2023

Color season is expected to arrive a little sooner than usual. Plan your trip to see all the beauty now!

08/10/2023

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All about Torch Lake & the Chain of Lakes! 🌊✨ If you're looking to explore this region filled with 14 interconnected lakes and rivers, here are 10 facts you didn't know about this combined 55 miles of water playground: https://link.mynorth.com/TorchFacts

08/09/2023

She-La Shore has a full time life guard on duty. He had taken up residence in this container early in the summer and is there on duty every day, Today he was too camouflaged for me to see him and he jumped out when I give him a shower. 😂. I think it’s time to name him. Suggestions?

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07/16/2023

What a pleasant surprise to find at She-La Shed this morning Our departing guests left these adorable painted rocks. So sweet! Thank you Nicole, Olivia and Paige.
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06/17/2023

Otters are the best!

06/11/2023

She-La Shed guests Matt and Corina Jen had fun at and in the river this weekend.

05/18/2023

There’s always something fun to do Up North!

Spring is in full bloom! ☀️🌸✨ From the National Morel Mushroom Festival to a can't-miss flea market, here are the 12 events you won't want to miss this weekend: https://link.mynorth.com/12SpringEvents

04/06/2023

The tiny beauties just this week arrived at our feeder in South Carolina. We will be ready for them in Michigan when they make it “Up North”!

A map of where hummingbirds are on their journey north

04/03/2023

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Just a little more melting to go and the North Country Trail section that runs past Otter Lodge She-La Shed and Otter Inn property will be ready for your trekking pleasure. Book your dates with us now and hike the Kalkaska portion of the trail.
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03/31/2023

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03/27/2023

My first new car was a yellow, VW Super Beetle sans the convertible top. Loved that car!!!

It is time to book your Up North exploration trips!!!

03/26/2023

So wish I was in Michigan this week to see this beauty!

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5333 S River Road SW
Kalkaska, MI

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A beautiful weekend to explore The North Country Trail. Guernsey Lake is a great place to begin or end your hike. The colors are perfect, even with cloud cover.