8/10 Good
Aprill R.
10 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Aprill R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Entire home
Lake Michigan Access/Bar Lake Frontage 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
167 West Piney Road, Manistee, MI, 49660
- Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary11 min walk
- Orchard Beach State Park2 min drive
- Little River Casino10 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom of main bedroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lake Michigan Access/Bar Lake Frontage 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach
This kid friendly cottage is perfect for a family. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and newly remodeled full baths and is located on Bar Lake. Bar Lake is a shallow fishing lake and is connected to Lake Michigan by an underground stream that goes beneath Lake Shore Drive. Bar Lake is not good for swimming, but you can swim across the street at the small Lake Michigan public beach. This cottage is also listed on CL so you don't have to pay the extra fees of this site. Look under northern MI.
Located across Lake Shore Drive is a quiet public beach on Lake Michigan.
The cottage sleeps 6, has a deck looking over Bar Lake, gas grill and bonfire pit. Gas grill and table and chairs on deck.
The cottage has a full kitchen. There are two queen rooms and one bunk bedroom. There is a washer and dryer. The cottage has well water with a water softener.
Located across Lake Shore Drive is a quiet public beach on Lake Michigan.
The cottage sleeps 6, has a deck looking over Bar Lake, gas grill and bonfire pit. Gas grill and table and chairs on deck.
The cottage has a full kitchen. There are two queen rooms and one bunk bedroom. There is a washer and dryer. The cottage has well water with a water softener.
Property manager
Lisa Armstrong
Languages
English, French
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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 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Manistee
Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary, while Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights. With rafting, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
167 West Piney Road, Manistee, MI, 49660
What's nearby
- Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Orchard Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Manistee County Beaches - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
- Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
- Little River Casino - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- China Buffet - 7 min drive
- Jailhouse Bar - 10 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Bungalow Inn - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Susan R.
18 Jul, 2016
Nice location at a good price
Susan R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Armstrong
Why they chose this property
Perfect for a family or a couple with a great location and great price. The cottage has 3 bedrooms with a futon in the living room.
The deck has seating for 4 around the table and has a lovely quiet view of Bar Lake. You can watch the sunrise on Bar Lake, (see picture with other of cottage) and the sunset on Lake Michigan.
The cottage is tucked around a wooded corner off Lake Shore Drive so you have quick access to the public beach on Lake Michigan but also privacy and a wooded area. You have access to an old fishing boat to use on Bar Lake. The cottage has a gas grill, full kitchen and washer and dryer. It is located just 5 minutes from the beautiful Manistee River walk and 1st and 5th Street Beaches. Both 1st and 5th Street Beach have pavilions with food, showers and bathrooms.
Check the Manistee Tourism Guide to see the many festivals, hiking and beaches. There cottage is also 5 minutes from the casino and 5 minutes 1st and 5th street beaches. You can drive up scenic M-22 to have dinner at Arcadia Bluff Golf Restaurant or continue onto Frankfort.
The deck has seating for 4 around the table and has a lovely quiet view of Bar Lake. You can watch the sunrise on Bar Lake, (see picture with other of cottage) and the sunset on Lake Michigan.
The cottage is tucked around a wooded corner off Lake Shore Drive so you have quick access to the public beach on Lake Michigan but also privacy and a wooded area. You have access to an old fishing boat to use on Bar Lake. The cottage has a gas grill, full kitchen and washer and dryer. It is located just 5 minutes from the beautiful Manistee River walk and 1st and 5th Street Beaches. Both 1st and 5th Street Beach have pavilions with food, showers and bathrooms.
Check the Manistee Tourism Guide to see the many festivals, hiking and beaches. There cottage is also 5 minutes from the casino and 5 minutes 1st and 5th street beaches. You can drive up scenic M-22 to have dinner at Arcadia Bluff Golf Restaurant or continue onto Frankfort.
What makes this property unique
The cottage is across the street from a small public beach on Lake Michigan. There are hiking trails within walking distance of the cottage and several public access paths to Lake MI. The back deck offers a quiet and lovely view of Bar Lake and is surrounded by trees.
The cottage is only 5 minute drive from First Street and Fifth Street Beach.
It is too weedy to swim on Bar Lake but you can swim across the street in Lake Michigan.
The cottage is only 5 minute drive from First Street and Fifth Street Beach.
It is too weedy to swim on Bar Lake but you can swim across the street in Lake Michigan.
Languages:
English, French
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