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Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan

Holiday home in Scottville with kitchen and patio

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The Reverie Retreat
The Reverie Retreat
Historic and award winning
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 133612 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Scottville, MI
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Mason County Theme-2nd floor

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Suite & Bathroom-2nd floor

1 King Bed

The Cyan Room-2nd floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

The Poppy Room-2nd floor

2 Single Beds

White Vintage Attic-3rd floor

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet

2nd floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bathroom-3rd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan

The Reverie Retreat is located in beautiful Scottville, home of the famous Scottville Clown Band, and just 10 minutes from Ludington, located on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The Retreat is a place to create memories, connect, rest and to find a restorative soul adventure. Open to business retreats, and workshops, along with family vacation rental. For vacation rental we have a two night minimum stay. The nightly rate is based on our six guest minimum and there would be additional guest rate for beyond six guests.

The retreat is a historical award winning Edwardian-style home built in 1909. The home features five bedrooms of which four are located on the second and one on the third floor and can accommodate sleeping for up to 13 people.

It is located just one block north of US 10 and a mile east of US 31.

Includes:
Free WIFI
Computer Station
Air Conditioning
Back Patio
Linens/Towels
Full kitchen stocked with basics
Plates/Glasses/Cooking Utensils etc.
Coffee Pots
Keurig
Luggage Racks
Laundry
Jacuzzi tub in master suite
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guests w/kids agree to special care historic home.
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Events

Events allowed
Must share details prior to reserving.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets due to allergies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside in back yard.
Place luggage on luggage racks not on bed quilts. Thank you!
No smoking and no pet policy in historic home.
Cleaning fee for towels and linens. Enjoy your stay!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Must share details prior to reserving.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 1335998vb

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scottville

Scottville is home to this holiday home. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Scottville, MI

What's nearby

  • Pere Marquette River - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 37 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 38 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Plate - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan located?

Situated in Scottville, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pere Marquette River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Amber Elk Ranch. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly it was probably undersold. This is a great, huge place to stay with everything thoughtfully provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with everything we needed! Would absolutely stay again, plenty of space for our 12 person family. The huge dining room table was especially appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our wedding party stay here with us for our wedding week and could not imagine a better place to stay. I would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Back in time.

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a big group (we had 8 with plenty of space for more). Short drive to Ludington (where our wedding event was). Town is fine—decent diner and gas station walking distance from house. Would definitely go back if in the area again. Property owner was excellent with communication and always quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space worked well for our group. Check in was seamless and host is responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

Everything was wonderful! The host was very responsive and the property was just as described. There was plenty of room for our family and we all had a great time. Ludington is only a short drive away and we all enjoyed exploring the town and the beach. We’d love to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julius M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor Party

Becky was very helpful and responsive during the whole process and communicated with me with lots of details that helped our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blast from the past

Very cute house, lots of room to spread out. Shower pressure good, excellent AC. Nice to have the Keurig. We used the outdoor grill, which was a plus. About 10 minute drive to beach, Meijer nearby, if you need something. Pretty quilts on beds
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

This property was used mainly for sleeping purposes and to house (7) family members ranging in age from 30-90 who were going to attend a larger family reunion at Stoney lake. Becky was VERY easy to work with and understanding.The property was immaculate and beds very comfortable. The only downside, which we knew going into it, was all the stairs necessary to access the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and being just a short drive to the Ludington beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke D., St. John, Indiana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We had great stay and the owner was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Historic Home

Our group really enjoyed our stay here. The spacious living areas, many beds, large backyard, and numerous personal touches all made for a great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling Vacation

My siblings and spouses get together every June 10th to kayak in honor of our Father who passed away on this date in 2021. The last 2 years we decided to rent a house rather than hotels. The Reverie is an absolutely beautiful place. The beds were awesome and we were all able to sit at the dining room table together . We so enjoyed the front porch and the fire pit area. Becky is amazing and a pleasure to talk to. I highly recommend The Reverie for your next stay. You will love it! Such a beautiful historic home in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a large group.

We loved the lots of places to sleep and hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee K.

Fantastic weekend stay

The property was just as advertised, clean, beautiful, and comfortable for our large group. There were several amenities there to make our stay comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tessie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Reverie

Had a great time at our stay. Lots of space to hang out with our family. Comfy beds and a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We loved our stay! The house is so pretty. We hung out on that huge front porch and just enjoyed our time together. Memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danny W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family site

Great place, and 20 minutes to Ludington and Lake Michigan. The dining room table was awesome for games and meals for the 12 in our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kym w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT HOUSE

PERFECT FOR A GATHERING OF FRIENDS
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Great House!

This was a great place to stay for our getaway. Great rooms. Our contact for the property was very helpful and responded quickly. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family togetherness!

Sitting on the porch for coffee every morning and playing games around the ten foot table every evening was the calm in a very busy weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

Beautiful vintage ascetics, we loved it. Great room for scrapbooking and crafting. We really enjoyed our time away. Wineries, beach, shopping all nearby. Host Becky was very attentive and made sure we had all our requests and questions answered promptly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Swanton OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation. The house was so beautiful and historic. Sitting on that huge front porch drinking coffee in the morning was so calming. We spent most of our time there. The back yard games were a hit also. Lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

We all had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Becky Alway

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Becky and Rob Alway, along with their two daughters, have lived in western Michigan all of their lives. Like the Reverie Retreat, they also live in a historic home just a few blocks away.

Why they chose this property

The Reverie Retreat was built in 1909 and originally owned by John and Catherine Mack. Mr. Mack owned a general store in Scottville, in partnership with Justus Stearns, one of the most famous lumber barons of the Great Lakes region.

What makes this property unique

The Edwardian style house is one of three "mansions" that were built in Scottville in the early 20th century. The other two homes remain, just a few short blocks away. The Reverie Retreat features five bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a canopy king bed and hot tub in its own private bathroom.

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