With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Manistee, a 1-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 9 minutes from Little River Casino. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Manistee County Historical Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ramsdell Theater.
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
First Street Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Little River Casino - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
China Buffet - 3 min drive
Jailhouse Bar - 6 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 3 min drive
Bungalow Inn - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!
Beautifully decorated Lake Michigan beach cottage!! Well appointed 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage literally within walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Also within walking distance to lovely downtown Manistee, which boasts several bars, restaurants, a brewery, riverwalk, and even a movie theater. If you’re lucky you will get to see one of the majestic freighters float by on the river as you stroll on the riverwalk! Our home comes fully furnished with everything you would need to enjoy your stay. We have a fully stocked kitchen as well as all pillows, towels, blankets, linens etc. There is a 50 inch flatscreen TV with cable and Internet. In the private wooded backyard, you will find a beautiful fire pit area as well as an outdoor dining area. Guests also have use of our garage while visiting. This is the perfect place to stay to enjoy northern Michigan at its finest. Summer months do require 6 night minimum stay. Message us with any questions!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
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
Shawn Mullins
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 not required for transportation to and from this property
Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little House
This house was in a great location and the hosts were friendly. I had all the accommodations that I needed. I would stay here again if I come back to the area.
Sarah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea K.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
It was close enough to downtown that we could easily walk there and the beach was right down the road. It was nice and quiet, there wasn't much traffic. Honestly my favorite place I've stayed at in Manistee. The host messaged us on check in day and checked in with us again half way through our stay. The house was nice and cozy which was great to come home to after a day at the beach. It really was the perfect place to stay.
Andrea K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Esther R.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families
Was a perfect little home for our family with 2 young kids. We walked to the beach and to town each day. The bedrooms connect with a doorway which was nice to be able to have open in the night with young toddlers. The kids loved seeing deer right in the backyard.
Esther R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric A.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
The house was very clean, close to the beach and downtown. I would absolutely come back again. Thanks to the host for having us!
Eric A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy W.
26 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little house in Manistee
This house that we rented from Shawn was a perfect little house in the perfect location for what we were looking for. We called him twice with little random questions and both times he answered right away. He was very pleasant to deal with, we will be coming back next year for sure!
Nancy W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
3 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Three Night Getaway
This property is "As Advertised". It was the perfect place to be near the beaches and town of Manistee, as well as driving distances to other places. Shawn was in contact with me from the beginning, and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. His place is in a quiet neighborhood and was immaculate. If we ever visit again, I will check his place out again to see if it's available!
Jason M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
This property was very nice. Honestly there’s a bunch to do so we didn’t stay in the house too much. Close to a beautiful beach and the small town feel was excellent. Deer would just come all around the property. Would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again!!
Amanda
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica P.
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean, great location!
We were in town for a local bball tournament. We loved how close we were to the beach and the downtown area! The place was clean and well maintained, easy to find, and was just perfect for our short visit. Would definitely stay here again!
Unfortunately we had a bad experience at this property. Just before going to bed at 11:30pm, we discovered the master bedding was covered in stains. The comforter had a large brown stain, the mattress cover had a large stain that looked like black mold, and the sheets had numerous splotchy stains that looked like bodily fluids. I had to go to the store at midnight to buy all new bedding so we could sleep a couple hours on clean bedding. After such a bad experience I wanted to checkout early because I was no longer comfortable with cleanliness of the property considering such obvious cleanliness and hygiene issues were overlooked. Unfortunately the property owner and VRBO didn’t allow me to check out early with a refund for the unused remaining nights of our stay. Also, the bunk bed is extremely squeaky. Even the slightest movement while sleeping on the bunk bed causes a loud squeezing that wakes up people in both rooms.
Christopher K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carla I.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our trip
We had a great stay. The house had everything we needed.
Carla I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
1 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Manistee Getaway
The location was great. Just a 15 minute walk into town and 15 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach.
Susan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samantha H.
19 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fit!
We had a great stay with our young kids! The house was very clean and comfortable. We loved the fire pit! Perfect location, close to 5th street beach, as well as downtown. Communication with host was amazing! Always responded quickly and was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Samantha H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lisanne G.
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
charming
Beyond clean, perfectly decorated little house.
Lisanne G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lori G.
11 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Stylish and comfy
Very nice
Lori G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
James D.
5 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
My wife myself and a few friends had the pleasure of staying here for the weekend. We enjoyed our stay very much and would stay here again.
James D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Danyalle H.
21 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing girls weekend
This place was so cozy & welcoming. Could walk to the beautiful beach or fun downtown. Was extremely clean.
Danyalle H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Carol C.
18 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Manistee
Was not happy with not being able to see at night inside. One lamp in the place so I moved it around as the lighting in the bedrooms is sooo dim as I. The kitchen. Very clean if that is your number one criteria. The kitchen is not the best to function in but doable. Bathrooms very clean. It is very small So if your group is tall and substantial this ain’t the place. Sunset down the block makes a nice ending to the day.
Carol C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Gena B.
14 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property for our visit in Manistee..
Quiet and private neighborhood. We enjoyed the campfires in the backyard and appreciated the family of deer that visited. Great restaurants in Manistee! All within reasonable walking distance of the house. Enjoyed our walks to the beach too.