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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

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 this property

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.

During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan.

Steps from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes by foot from Manistee County Beaches

This guesthouse offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Manistee guesthouse is smoke free.

Property manager

Shirley Madden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Beachfront location
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Books
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Sofa bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper

Entertainment

TV/satellite channels
Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining table
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Fridge
Stovetop
Toaster

Desk
Dryer
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Enjoy your SUMMERTIME. Discounts for longer stays. Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Veronica L.

1 Aug 2024

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.

10 Sept 2023

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.

16 Aug 2023

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.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family retreat

Had a great time on the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

19 Jul 2023

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.

4 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach

Great beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael O., St. Louis, mo

16 Oct 2022

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

28 Aug 2022

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.

4 Aug 2022

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.

30 Jul 2022

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.

26 Jul 2022

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.

23 Aug 2021

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.

9 Aug 2021

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.

26 Jun 2021

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.

3 Jan 2021

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.

11 Sept 2020

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.

11 Sept 2020

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