Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest! | House in Manistee

9.4 (11 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Manistee House | Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest!

3 Bedroom House in Manistee

If you're looking for a peaceful family home with Lake Michigan access, look no further. The best of both worlds - solitude AND the beach - await you at our lake house. We are part of a friendly and quiet association that shares Lake Michigan sandy beach access (5-10 minute walk, and 90 stairs down the high bluff), while also being abutted on two sides by Manistee National Forest with hiking trails out the back door. We've set up our home for rest and relaxation with brand-new beds, a recent kitchen remodel, outdoor shower, firepit, and wraparound deck. Enjoy a quiet morning, head to the beach for the day, and come back for drinks on the deck and a home-cooked meal in the modern kitchen. Short drives (15 min) north to Manistee, or south to Nordhouse Dunes - or venture further (30 min) to Ludington. The property itself is extremely quiet and set away from any traffic. High-speed (Starlink) internet provided to ensure you don't feel too disconnected - unless you so desire! This is a beach cottage and there is NO air conditioning. There are ceiling fans in each bedroom and extra fans throughout the home.

Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest! is located in Manistee. Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest! provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Guest Services, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Guest Services, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest! has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Manistee has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Manistee, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)
  • In a rural location
  • On the lake
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Highchair
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Children's dinnerware
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

John M.
Jun 27, 2025 10:17:26 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: This place is awesome!The beach is a short hike up the back side of the bluff and the stairs down lead to a breath taking view of the lake and soft sand to rival any beach in Florida. The lake here has a nice sandbar close to shore and was perfect to "challenge" my kids to jump over the waves. My partner and I were able to get our three kids (8-4y) up and down the stairs with no issues; one parent in front and one in back. The included beach gear was awesome and just the right amount for our family of 5! Our first day there was 17mph sustained winds and the house is in the woods and is protected by the bluff. Which is great because we could still play some card games outside even when it was gusty and it would be easier to get the fire going. There's tons of seating and enough room for everyone inside and out. You could very comfortably bring 2 families of 5 members (10 total).The house is stocked well with spices, condiments, cooking gear and there's still plenty of room for your food.A tip for the summer months, throw open all the windows and doors (that have screens) that you can ASAP, turn on every fan you can find, they have many extra fans. It took about 4-5 hours to get the upstairs to a sleep-able temperature around 80F. The upstairs bedroom had a small window A/C. Yay!If you have any sort of mobility issues getting down to or up from the beach could be very challenging. I[m out of room to talk this place up! Thanks for everything Justin!
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