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Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Magoon Creek Nature Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach

Beautiful fully furnished home located directly on Lake Michigan!

Enjoy over 105 feet of PRVATE beach with a very low bluff on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Vacation in luxury in our 2,250 sq foot 2 story home featuring a fully furnished kitchen, laundry room with washer and dryer, living room with fireplace, WIFI, and cable TV/DVD.

All rooms with full view of Lake Michigan. Master bedroom with king size bed and private balcony. House features full wrap around porch with outside shower.

Main floor has open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows facing the Lake and a two sided fireplace in the center.

House is completely updated with new furnishings.

Maximum of 9 people allowed on property per Filer Township agreement. RVs and tents not allowed.

Casino and wineries within 15 minutes and at least three Golf Courses within 15 minutes. There are also plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking and charter fishing. A full list of amenities can be found below.

Keywords: Beachfront House, private beach, Lakefront, Low or no bluff.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children are to be included in number of guests.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Max of 9 people allowed on property per Township short term rental agreement. Renter to confirm # of people, via VRBO, within 10 days of booking.
If not confirmed to owner within 10 days, the booking will be subject to cancellation.
RVs and tents not allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 177906
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this vacation home is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Douglas Park and Ramsdell Theater. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 19 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 49 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach ?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach on Oct 3, 2026 start from $764, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistee vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Magoon Creek Nature Area, and Huron-Manistee National Forest. First Street Beach and Manistee National Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a week. My dad loved listening to the waves and watching the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Comfortable and spacious

Great place. Location is only 20 steps down to beach. We'll stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry R.

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

Great location and house

Could not have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Lake Michigan House

The owner was totally cooperative and the home was clean and lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Always wonderful to be by Lake Michigan to walk the beach and play in the water. Steve was friendly and met as see arrived to give us a tour and show the workings of the cottage! Appreciated his gift of wine and a pie - enjoyed both! The cottage was very clean and fit our family needs. Thank you Steve for sharing your slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve’s home was beyond our expectations! Home was beautifully decorated, situated on the most gorgeous beach in the area, and was curated with every item you would need for a week at the beach. We were greeted by the owner himself to guide us through the home and available for any questions. The house is actually more beautiful than the pictures. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were extremely comfortable, and the beach was perfection! We had the PERFECT girls week with life long friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Wonderful Getaway

The views are amazing. This property is beautiful, quiet and relaxing. The home is great and very comfortable. We will definitely book this home again. The owner is really helpful and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2023
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell and Sarah T.

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

Beautiful home with great beach

The house was clean and spacious and fully stocked with everything we needed. The owners were quick to respond to any questions and very helpful getting us settled in. The views are amazing and the beach was only a few stairs down from the dune. We had a wonderful week and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Wonderful beach week!

This house was perfect for our two families (8 people total). The location right on Lake Michigan was amazing. We swam, walked/ran on the beach each day and had campfires and game nights all week long. The kitchen was fully equipped for the many meals we made and the location to shopping and dinning in downtown Manistee was not too far. We absolutely loved our stay and the memories we made. We would not hesitate to rent this place again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at Steve’s! The views were truly spectacular - we didn’t miss a sunset! We enjoyed being able to easily walk down to the beach, about 20 steps with double handrails (our 4 year old handled them with ease). There were beach chairs and sand toys available. Inside, the home was spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen and brand new appliances that made our stay very comfortable. The beds and pillows were very comfortable and we enjoyed listening to the waves instead of a sound machine! Although we used our own, there was a travel high chair and crib available. We would definitely recommend this rental. Thank you Steve!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JoAnn W.

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

Ideal beach location on the lake shore

Wonderful week at a perfect beach location. We played in the sand and water, enjoyed beach fires, and enjoyed watching the sunset. The home has lots of extras from beach chairs and sand toys to inside games and comfortable outdoor seating. Beds were comfortable and nice beach towels were available. The host was very receptive to our questions. Loved the Manistee area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Magical Lake Michigan Retreat

This house is beautifully situated on a quiet private beach with lovely dune grass and 10 or so steps down to the water. Everything is charming, clean and very homey, the bedrooms are bright and cheerful and the main living/dining area nicely appointed. The large porch with lake views is perfect for lounging and relaxing. The area has many fun outdoor activities and great state parks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Excellent Lake House

A lovely and comfortable house with spectacular views of the Lake and a deluxe private beach. Our family of five enjoyed a wonderful week here. It's only a few minutes south of Manistee where there are several nice restaurants and interesting shops, and about a half hour north of Ludington where there are even more restaurants and shops. Also, lots of hiking, kayaking, and biking in the area. We would definitely like to come back here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2023
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our home. You are welcome back anytime. Steve and Sandy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Wonderful stay in Manistee!

My family of 6 greatly enjoyed our week at this wonderful beach house on Lake Michigan. This is our 3rd year renting this home. The house is well stocked, well cared for and always clean. Everything you could want for the beach is provided, no need to bring towels, beach chairs or kids toys. The views of the lake are terrific, all framed in waist high beach grass. Beach is really nice--private and very walkable. Lots of golf courses near by and downtown Manistee is always fun to walk around. A great stay overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

4th of July 2022

The house was great. We found everything we were looking for. The beach was big and sandy. I found Petoskey stones and sea glass. The balcony was a great place to view sunsets 🌇
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2022
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

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

Outstanding Michigan Beachfront Home

This home is outstanding. The owners are very welcoming and easy to communicate with. Check in and out was very easy. The view is amazing and the private beach was perfect in every way. The owners provide everything you could need-beach towels, chairs, toys, and even stuff to make s’mores on the beach campfire. It is a quick drive to Manistee for groceries, shopping or to pick up dinner There’s also a grill and anything you need to do cooking at home All in all, everything was perfect and we will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

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

Beautiful private beach

Beautiful house and private beach, great kitchen setup. The owner obviously takes great pride in the property. Our three-generation group had an amazing time. If there was one negative it would be that there weren’t very many shops in downtown Manistee, and most of the extra activities we were interested in doing were 30-60 minutes away. But all in all a wonderful time was had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marsha S.

very clean house with the best view ever!

Very nice house with spectacular view. The upstairs bedrooms are comfortable and attractive. The only negatives would be lots of stairs and no bathroom in the lower level. Tough on folks with bad knees. Great place overall. Highly recommended. The owner is extremely accommodating. Thanks Steve.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our home. This was your third year renting with us and we look forward to next year. We did want to clarify, for future renters, that our home does have a bathroom on the main level and two additional bathrooms on the second level. There is a 4th bedroom on the lower level. Steve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pamela b.

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

Beautiful Lakefront Home!

Spent 7 days with 4 grandchildren (4-10) and children and had a wonderful time. Great sandy private beach! House was fully equipped with everything you could want. House is only around 2300 sq ft but due to the open floor plan easily accommodated our family of 9. Fourth bedroom is adjacent to the garage and not suitable for children. That would be the only shortcoming we could find. Would recommend! Great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2024
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our home. We understand that bedroom would not necessarily be appropriate for children under 10. We have found that families with pre teens and teenagers have enjoyed having the fourth bedroom separate from the other three bedrooms. Thank you, again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

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

Impressive house, beautiful views

The house was well equipped and organized. The grill was the cleanest I've ever seen for a rental house. We enjoyed the views and "chilling" on the patio. The property owner has no control over this but we do have to hope for lower water levels in the future. The winds and wave action caused significant beach erosion during the week of our stay, uncovering large rocks all along the shoreline along with a dead tree.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our home. We are very lucky because Because when the waves switch from the Southwest or the Northwest, instead of directly from the West from last week’s storm, the sand we lost comes right back and our wide beach returns. Steve and Sandy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Great Property

Our family certainly enjoyed our stay at Steve and Sandy’s home. Their home was clean, well maintained, spacious and very accommodating. It was well equipped with everything needed to enjoy a relaxing and memory filled week. Games for the grandchildren, beach toys & chairs, quality linens, excellent grill, well stocked kitchen – you name it, they had it! The beach was fabulous, which many other properties do not have due to the high water levels. The sunset views from the home were outstanding! It was great to meet Steve. He definitely wanted you to feel at home. Hey future renters, check this place out. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2020
John; We are very glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your vacation at our home. Please keep us in mind for future vacations. Steve and Sandy Steve and Sandy
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Outstanding!

The house was absolutely beautiful. There was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of dishes, cutlery, and appliances. The oven worked well (not sure what past review was referring to.) There was a one minute walk to the beach and one short flight of stairs to get to the water...very easy and accessible! The owners were lovely and accommodating. Short drive to downtown to shops, restaurants, and golf. We traveled with small children who loved the downstairs room with the twin bed and pull out trundle, and there was plenty of space in two of the upstairs bedrooms for the pack and play for the baby. The sunsets from the house were absolutely amazing, we had a great time and wanted for nothing. Thank you to the Doodys for a wonderful trip and for taking so much pride in your property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thank you. We are very glad your family enjoyed your stay at our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Family Beach House Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at this house on Lake Michigan. This house is very clean and offered plenty of room for our family. Beds are very comfortable. We did not use the lower bedroom as we only has 6 people. The views from the house overlooking Lake Michigan were amazing. Highlights for our stay were the beach, fires in the beach fire pit with s'mores and the beautiful sunsets. We had the beach to ourself the way the beach is set up. Manistee is not that far for a dinner out. Our most enjoyable meals were on the porch overlooking Lake Michigan. High quality barbeque grill with utensils for grilling meals. Kitchen, bathrooms and house was stocked with everything we needed. Bring your own beach towels. Steve was very communicative and answered all our questions immediately. We will be back to this gem on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a little slice of heaven. Steve, the owner, was friendly, kind, and responded promptly to all of my questions. The house and its views are even more stunning in person than the photos can capture. It’s modern, spotless, and well cared for. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided. It’s like you’re staying at your grandparents’ house and they’ve stocked it with everything you might need. It has Tommy Bahama beach chairs, two umbrellas (shade for 3 people), a super-clean gas grill, and new appliances (stove, fridge with ice/water, washer, dryer). The Wi-Fi easily handled our group of nine, even with three of us working remotely. All three upstairs bedrooms have lake views, and the main floor offers panoramic views of Lake Michigan. The beach is clean, quiet, not a lot of foot traffic, and everyone I met (neighbors and those on the beach) was friendly and kind. You can walk/run for miles along the clean, sandy shoreline. We hunted for rocks and found beach glass, a lightning rock, and even Petoskey stones. Sunsets from the porch were incredible, and we had a few clear nights perfect for stargazing. One night, we even saw the Northern Lights! The west-facing porch is spacious, shaded, and has plenty of comfortable seating for everyone. This place is incredibly peaceful—like spending a week inside the Calm app. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Our own fire pit on the beach.
This spacious beach spot is ALL yours!
View from the brown chairs - our favorite morning coffee spot.
Miles of sandy shoreline!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey B.

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

Beautiful house and location

The house was beautiful, clean, well appointed, and bigger than expected. Being right on the beach was amazing, and we enjoyed many beautiful sunsets. There are several beach chairs and outdoor toys and games available, which we appreciated. Cell phone reception was spotty, so you should make sure you have other means to communicate with people. There are a few items I was surprised by, that I thought I would share for others to be aware of. First, there are a number of steps to get from the parking area to the main floor of the house. This was challenging for my mother. Likewise, the listing mentions a low bluff, but there were no pictures of the stairs required to access the beach, and it was higher than I anticipated. Second, the bedroom with two twin beds is not actually a bedroom. It is a room adjacent to the garage with no door to the interior that can be shut for privacy/noise blockage. This worked out fine in our situation, as we had two teenagers in the room, but I would have been upset if I was expecting to put two smaller children in that room, as there is one exterior door plus the door to the garage in the space, and they are two floors away from adults. Third, the neighbors do not like that this is a rental house and we felt like we were under surveillance any time we were outside. The kids didn't want to go play basketball for fear they would be questioned about their presence. Overall we really enjoyed the house and our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2022
Joey; Thank you for your review of our home. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the house and your stay. So others can be aware, we would like to address your comments regarding your surprises. The house does have a land line, internet etc to address spotty cell service. The lower level of our home is built into a dune so there are stairs leading one floor up to the main level. We are sorry to hear that it was difficult for your mother. Our property does have a low bluff and a beautiful beach. There are a total of 18 stairs to the beach with about a 10 foot bluff. We will update our listing pictures to include the stairs. We are happy to hear that the actual fourth bedroom in the lower level worked well for your children. Yes, we would agree you may not want to put very young children in that bedroom. There are three beautiful bedrooms upstairs for that. Lastly, we check with our neighbors regularly to make sure they are not upset by our renters. One of house rules is “quiet time” is 11 pm. Unfortunately, our one neighbor, when asked, mentioned that fireworks were being set off just before midnight and they had two baby grandchildren sleeping. We are sorry to hear you felt you were being watched. Steve and Sandy

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