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GREAT no bluff, easily accessible beach!!

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A kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a TV, and a dining area with a couch.
A room with a view of the sea, a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.
Living area
A view from a window overlooking a grassy area with a wooden deck, a bench, and two chairs facing a body of water.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the second floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Manistee County Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee County Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

CABIN Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Pullout in sunroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Space

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. Traveling with kids? Consider Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee County Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little River Casino - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 24 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 36 min drive - 50.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 48 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GREAT no bluff, easily accessible beach!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at GREAT no bluff, easily accessible beach!!?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GREAT no bluff, easily accessible beach!! on Feb 1, 2027 start from $547, 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 GREAT no bluff, easily accessible beach!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GREAT no bluff, easily accessible beach!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GREAT no bluff, easily accessible beach!! located?

This family-friendly Manistee vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Manistee County Beaches and Lake Michigan. Portage Lake and Bar Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with spectacular views and many places to sit and enjoy the day. The host is very thoughtful and warned us of a detour, which saved us lots of headaches. Our crew thoroughly enjoyed the beach and waves! We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home right on the beach, loved that there was no bluff. Quality furnishings and ample quality linens was appreciated. Good communication from host, We hope to rent again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean, with a short walk to the beach. A bit cold for swimming, however walking the dogs on the beach was perfect. The house has room for many people, and with beach access will be excellent for families who want to arrive...and not leave! Manistee is close, so whatever you need is a few minutes away. Lisa was very attentive, and helped with anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2026
Thank you, Brett, for the glowing report! I am so happy you chose my home, and thank you so much for leaving it in great shape upon your departure. You are welcome back anytime! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family vacation.

We enjoyed our family get away for a long holiday weekend. The layout of the house worked great with separate bedrooms for all and a great room for hanging out when not at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2022
Thank you so much, Tom, for your 5 STAR review! I hope you and your family will be able to stay at my home in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The house and cabin were very clean, and the yard and beach were great! Great communication with the host and overall an excellent stay! Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2024
Thank you so much, Tyler, for your positive remarks. I hope you and your family can visit again in the future! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Location for Family

We had a great time staying at Lisa's place. The layout of the house fit our large family well. The cabin is cute, but rustic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great location. Loved the open concept kitchen. Kitchen had everything you could want or need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach, great house, great everything

Beautiful House right on the beach. Close to downtown. Had the best time
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
So happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you and your family in the future! Thank you, also, for leaving the house in such great shape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely beach vacation!

Our family (4 kids and 6 adults) had a wonderful week on the beach! The house is very nice and was roomy enough for three families, and the beach was beautiful with lots of sand for the kids and shallow warm water to swim in. We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2022
Thank you for the great review, Alana! I am so happy you and your family felt at home and enjoyed your stay, and thank you for re-booking for next year! I look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1st time in Michigan

We had never been to a great lake and we stumbled upon this listing , the house was nice , the location is a quaint little town and the owner is awesome . If we come back to michigan we will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2023
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your first visit to Michigan! Thank you for choosing my home and for treating it as if it was your own home. I hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!

We had an amazing time! The house was everything we could have hoped for and the view was amazing. Great location, close to downtown Manistee and any stores we needed. Would definitely stay here again! Lisa was great to work with and always answered any questions I had right away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2022
Kelsey, I am so happy you and your family enjoyed the house and the Manistee area. I hope to have the opportunity to host you again! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view...sooo comfortable!

This house is so very comfortable with an unbelievable view of Lake Michigan. The location is perfect because you feel like you are out away from traffic, etc but you are only minutes away from stores, restaurants. Restful...very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2022
Thanks Dan for the 5 star review!! We appreciate that you shared your experience and took the time to write a review. You are welcome back anytime. Eileen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coastal Michigan Charm and Calm…

This home has a wonderful charm and amazing views of Lake Michigan. Well-stocked and appointed home (one of the better rentals I have stayed in) where you can enjoy the calming waters of the Lake while engaging in fun (plenty of seating, games and books) with family and friends. Owner/manager was extremely responsive and communicative before and during our stay. Highly recommend if you want all the joys of coastal lake living.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2022
Thank you Megan for such a lovely review. We look forward to having you return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Just what the doctor ordered

Location was awesome, was able to watch the sunset most nights. Everything was as advertised, most everything you needed for your stay. House to the north was a little close, the family had many loud arguments but that was probably a one off situation. Hi Ouse was close to shopping and Manistee. Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2022
So happy you enjoyed our beautiful sunsets and that the house provided everything you needed. Sorry to hear the VRBO renters to the north were not having as good a time as you were!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Whole Family Fit!

We loved our stay here. The very generous house easily accommodated two seniors, four adults and two teens. There was plenty of space for everyone, and we loved being able to gather and cook together in the large, open format of the the main living space. The kitchen was well equipped and every part of the house felt comfortable. The view of the lake was spectacular and we enjoyed some snowy walks along the beach. We'd love to come back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2022
So glad you enjoyed yourselves and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bday-vacay-yay!

The hiuse was beautiful...very spacious..and had everything you could even imagine needing. Great spaces to gather as a group and also spsces to slip away and have some quiet time. The property was just the right size to enjoy cooking out...ghost stories by a fire...friendly game of corn hole...and of course the beach. Beach was clean...with lots a shoreline to walk. Enjoyed sunrises...sunsets..and a thunderstorm. The waves crashing against the shore was heavenly to fall asleep to. Great stay loved every minute of it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2024
Thanks so much for your kind words, and I am so happy you enjoyed your Bday-vacay at my little slice of Heaven! You were great tenants and I look forward to hosting you and your family again! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Lake House - Amazing SunSets

We are so fortunate to have found and enjoyed this lake front property. It has everything and more than we needed to elevate our experience. In fact we knew the moment we walked in we wanted to extend our stay so we did. The structure obviously has some age but what a gem and the owners have ensured all the creature comforts are high end and plenty. We loved the great room with high ceilings, the two islands in the kitchen / bar and all the great gathering spaces outdoors for catching those amazing sunsets. Great space for large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Thank you for the glowing report and for treating the house as if it were your own. We are so very happy you enjoyed your stay and that it was available for you to extend your visit. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Getaway

This was our second time staying here over the Christmas holiday. The house very easily fit four adults, two seniors, and two teens. The spacious kitchen was great for cooking large meals, and the dining area fit us all comfortably. There is plenty of space in the house for everyone. We look forward to going back. The host was attentive, a great communicator and very helpful. We especially appreciated the extra attention she gave us during the huge snow storm that blew through. We are looking forward to going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2023
Thank you, Erik and family, for the kind words and for leaving the house in such great shape upon your departure. I hope you enjoyed the beautiful snow and some winter activities during your stay. You are welcome back anytime! Lisa Heinrich, Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book This Property

We had a large group with multiple families. Lisa was very helpful with any questions we had before and during our stay. The house was more impressive than the pictures. The location was excellent. Access to the private beach was just a few steps from the back yard. The water was clear and the beach was clean. We had no issues with neighbors or other people on the beach. The cabin is a little rustic but that is what the listing clearly states. The property is about 10 minutes away from anything you need including the town strip, grocery store and casino. Our family rated this property A+ and we would definitely consider rebooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

2022 Memorial Day weekend

Had no idea there was a house directly next door. Probably wouldn’t have rented if I would’ve known. Grass was very long. Water is extremely hard which plugged the shower fixtures which resulted in very low water pressure. Trash was left in closet down stairs. Paid 200 extra for linen fee, only revived one towel per guest and one of the beds didn’t have a fitted sheet. Lovely beach and plenty of room inside the house. 3/5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2022
Zach, Thank you for the review, although disappointing. Obviously I need to have a conversation with the cleaning crew and lawn maintenance company regarding the issues. I wish you would have reached out to me during your stay so I could have had the issues resolved to your satisfaction immediately. I always provide my phone number for any issues/emergencies. Yes, there are houses all along the beach, but the trees seem to provide enough privacy for most people as I have never had that complaint. Also, there are woods behind the cabin so you have total privacy on that side, unlike most of the houses along that stretch of beach. I will refund your linen and towel fee and apologize for their oversight.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Charged unfairly

This property has many restrictions and an odd set up. Although pets are allowed there is a fee and deposit which is fair and understandable. However, what was unfair was to charge a cleaning fee and state our dogs have fleas. Our 4 dogs have never had fleas, not now, and not at this rental. They are on flea and tick year round and just had their monthly preventative medication. This house is also hard to get into, (need to carry supplies up to upper level) old (with a mildew smell) and and has a dampness to it with frigid cold lower floor. We were disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Very sorry you were so disappointed. You are the first renter to give the house a poor review. The cleaners reported they saw fleas as well as an excessive amount of sand on the floors, and pet hair on the furniture. They said they have never had the house left in such poor condition, hence the extra charge (security deposit withheld). The only other time I have had to withhold a portion of a deposit was due to a broken lamp shade. The photos on VRBO show the layout of the house quite clearly, so I apologize if you didn't understand prior to check in. And I have never been told the house has a mildew smell nor dampness. I have a large dehumidifier on the lower level (automatically drains into sump area) and you were more than welcome to change the thermostat for your personal comfort. Again, I'm sorry you were disappointed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED this property! Every room was clean and comfortable. Great kitchen/living area to hang out in. AMAZING view of Lake Michigan from the living room. The beach was beautiful and walkable. We saw bald eagles and great sunsets. The owner Lisa is a gem! Very easy to communicate with and was such a sweetheart. 10/10! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bugs

The fruit flies were excessive. The location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Vacation

This place was even better than we expected. The view of the lake from the house was amazing. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook during our stay. We liked that the house was so close to Manistee Incase we needed anything from Mejier. We would highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay and that it was even better than the photos!! It was also lovely meeting you. You are welcome to return bringing your Florida sunshine with you! Eileen and Lisa
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