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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Manistee, MI
  • Manistee County Beaches
    6 min walk
  • Portage Lake
    6 min drive
  • Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
    7 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    13 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Manistee

With a stay at this guesthouse, you'll be centrally located in Manistee, steps from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes by foot from Manistee County Beaches. .This guesthouse is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Portage Lake and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Manistee County Beaches - 6 min walk
  • Portage Lake - 6 min drive
  • Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary - 7 min drive
  • Manistee Lake - 10 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Buffet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪North Channel Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rico's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Enjoy your SUMMERTIME. Discounts for longer stays.

Bring Family and Friends. Come and spend a week or more in northern Michigan. Experience the lull of the lake, experience the howling winds of the west, experience the setting of the sun, experience the smooth and soothing beaches of Lake Michigan. WOW! Such experiences are breathtaking! The Little River Casino is 10 miles away. There are many restaurants and exciting sites nearby. This is a full home which is connected to the main house but completely private, a private driveway and a private entrance. The deck has a patio table with 4 chairs. There is a full kitchen with a glass top cook stove, a refrigerator, and dishwasher. There is also a washer and dryer. This unit has an open floor plan with a dining area and a living room area that has a queen size futon. There are 2 bedrooms. One with a queen size bed and the other with 2 twin beds. There is a TV and a fireplace. A bistro table with two chairs are situated so you can look out and see the woods and the lake. The bathroom has a glass shower door with beautiful tile. A Keurig is also available so bring your favorite K-cups, or use a regular coffee maker. There is also a wall mounted flat screen TV that has Roku. WiFi is available. The water level is high which has moved out much sand exposing old sea walls. The water is great for swimming. We have 200' of lake frontage. However, due to the storm in October, 2019, much of our beach has been eroded. We now have a seawall with large boulders to stabilize our bluff. There are steps that lead to the beach area. Beyond our neighbors beach area, you can lay/sit on the beach. The Manistee Public Beach is about 5 miles away. You can enjoy an evening dining on the deck and experiencing a spectacular sunset. Since all the amenities are here, we are asking for a minimum 5 day stay. Bring the family, bring another couple, or just come and enjoy Lake Michigan on your own.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Shirley Madden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Enjoy your SUMMERTIME. Discounts for longer stays. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Veronica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and friendly hosts
We enjoyed our week here. The property is peaceful, and the owners are friendly and helpful. The common space is nice and open (the photos don't totally do it justice), and the bedrooms are comfortable. The beach was heavenly, and the sunsets were amazing! Also, there are bald eagles nesting nearby, and we got to see them on several occasions. A few more labels and instructions in/around the unit would be helpful. As another reviewer noted, finding your way to the water the first time is a little tricky (even with the emailed instructions from the owner). The driveway up to the property is fairly steep and the turnaround at the top is tight, which wasn't a deterrent for us, but something you may want to know if you're considering the property, especially if you're coming in more than one car. Also, while everything inside is on one level, you need to go down and back up a series of steps to get from the parking area to the house, so if you have mobility issues, that could be challenging. All in all, we had a great time and would wholeheartedly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JANET C.

Liked: Cleanliness
MI 2023
We enjoyed our stay. The area was quiet and peaceful. The cottage was well stocked with paper supplies etc. We could have used some extra bath and kitchen towels. The beds were comfortable. Sitting on the futon was uncomfortable. I would have preferred a sofa with an ottoman. Big TV was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manistee Vacation
Brought my girlfriend and 2 daughters (9 and 5) for a relaxing getaway. The place was excellent and just as described. Beach access was the main draw but downtown and public beaches were great as well. We would absolutely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Todd A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
Had a great time on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
I took my children and mother for a stay and we were blown away by the amazing view! We all had a blast and loved that the property is hidden within the forest as we all love nature! The lake was crystal clear and beautiful we had a relaxing time walking along the beach. The property owner was very friendly and helpful. The rental property was very clean. We overall enjoyed everything about this propety location and I will absolutely book this property again in the future. If you are looking for an amazing lake front property this is it !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach
Great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael O., St. Louis, mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront gem
This was a perfect stay right on the lake front with great amenities, great access, and great views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared H., Ft. Collins, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Gem on the coast
Rental arrangements were without complications, easily matched our expectations. Great view of sunset on the lake to put an exclamation on the whole day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vac
Very easy to work with the owners. We had a great time. Loved having the beach to ourselves. Towels and washcloths weren't included, which was kind of a bummer. There was no indication on how to get down to the beach (through the owners' yard) until we found it by accident. Would have been nice to see a "Beach this way " sign. No "seating" area around the TV area. It was comfy for the 5 of us, fans were great in the rooms. I looked all over for the "grill", but couldn't find it - instead we found a grate over the firepit (which ended up being the grill). We made burgers and hotdogs once but wouldn't recommend anything else on it. When we saw Grill listed, we figured it would be an actual Grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay manistee
Beautiful place to see sunsets. Excellent view of lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jason H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely dirty rental
I don't like leaving bad reviews but this one needs to be left. The house was extremely dirty! The shower was disgusting and not cleaned at all, and the toilet was the same way! Everywhere you look in the house it was just filthy!! The stairs to the beach are a long walk from the rental. The way the pictures are it would make you think they are directly out front, but they are not. On top of all that the owners who also live on the property decided it was a good idea to display their political signs all over the place! As a business owner I would never display my political opinion at my place of business.... I didn't want to look at BLM signs and liberal garbage during my stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great way to enjoy Manistee
Our family greatly enjoyed our time here! What a beautiful place to enjoy Lake Michigan. We decided to end our summer at the beach and this spot was just what we needed. We traveled with 3 young kids, 6, 4, and 2, and there was enough space for all of us (baby was in a pack n play). Initially, I was a little worried about the erosion and sea wall but our children navigated it just fine and we felt very safe on the beach and swimming. There was a lot of flat areas on the beach to play on. It was also a great launching point! We have enjoyed Northern Michigan many times and chose to explore Manistee, Frankfort, the Platte River area, and Baldy trail while we were there. It was great to take a small adventure during the morning and come back to relaxing on the beach for the afternoon. Our kids LOVED walking down the beach. It is very private and feels like you have the whole space to yourself. We found lots of great stones, beach glass, and my kids could have played for hours in the lake. It was the best way to end our summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful stay, the property could not be nicer. The owner were on site and could not be friendlier. It had everything we needed for our stay and is just short drive to Manistee where we spent a lot of time. I would recommend this property for anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house by the lake
Great spot right by the water on a long private beach. Our family enjoyed a very serene view of the water with wonderful sunsets. Everyone loved watching the sunset by the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, attentive hosts!
My husband and I immensely enjoyed our stay at this lovely place. Shirley has made the house very cozy with lots of nice details--even leaving us a plate of pastries as a welcome! The view of the lake is truly stunning, and the surrounding area is perfect for all kinds of adventuring or rest and relaxation in any season. Shirley and her husband were very responsive and checked in on us by text when snow made the driveway a bit difficult to traverse. They went out of their way to make sure we were able to enjoy our stay to the fullest, and we appreciated it! Highly recommend this place to any traveler who appreciates natural beauty and warm hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house!Nice location!
We like this house!The owners Shirley and Gary was very helpfull.The kids was excited to go down the shore and we went there couple times every day.Quiet and relaxing place.Definitely positive experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cornell H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievably relaxing and low key
We had a relaxing low key few days at this Super secluded tranquil location. Amazing nightly sunsets by the fire pit, and private beach! The owner had wonderful recommendations for sites to visit, restaurants, and grocery nearby. We had everything we needed. Highly recommend and would definitely return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020