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The Sycamore Nest - New Pet Friendly Retreat. 1 Mile to Lake Michigan!

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Ramsdell Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee Riverwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Sycamore Nest - New Pet Friendly Retreat. 1 Mile to Lake Michigan!

The Sycamore Nest is a welcoming two bedroom lower level located within walking distance of Downtown Manistee and the Riverwalk. One mile from Lake Michigan! The perfect location to experience this beautiful town during any season. Whether it's to spend summers at the beach, take color tours in the fall or watch the sleigh bell parade, The sycamore Nest has you covered. Boasts a fully equipped kitchen to make your time here a breeze. Internet, window a/c and linens provided for your comfort and enjoyment. Pets are welcome with fee. Pet fee of $50/pet is applicable. 2 pet maximum.

The Historic Downtown Manistee is home to the beautiful Riverwalk and offers great shopping, restaurants, and bars. Manistee hosts many unique festivals and events too! Some other attractions include our local Lake Michigan beaches, the channel, golfing, fishing, the Little River Casino and more!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9754460
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 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

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this apartment is in the city centre. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manistee Municipal Marina and Orchard Beach State Park. Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Ramsdell Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manistee Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manistee Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manistee Municipal Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Douglas Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sycamore Nest - New Pet Friendly Retreat. 1 Mile to Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sycamore Nest - New Pet Friendly Retreat. 1 Mile to Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sycamore Nest - New Pet Friendly Retreat. 1 Mile to Lake Michigan!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sycamore Nest - New Pet Friendly Retreat. 1 Mile to Lake Michigan! located?

Located in the heart of Manistee, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ramsdell Theater and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Manistee Riverwalk and Manistee County Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay here with our dogs. It was a great location and we were able to walk downtown to the bars, restaurants and shops. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2025
We’re so glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay at our property! Thank you for taking such great care of it and leaving it neat and clean. We’d be happy to have you back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great. The shower and stocking of items could use some work. Overall, it worked for what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Cute place

Very clean and friendly neighbors
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kendra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is in a great location and we had no trouble finding parking. However, with a family member with somewhat limited mobility, the staircase and floor vents were tricky for us. Overall, the home was comfortable and provided everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the home comfortable, overall. Sorry for the difficulty one of your family members had with the front porch stairs and floor vents. I hope they didn't pose too much trouble and we will look to see what improvements can be made. Thank you for the great care you took while you were here and we'd be glad to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Manistee getaway

Loved the location. The home was within walking distance of downtown but didn’t have all the traffic or busyness. Pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Trail Race Weekend

The location was perfect for our weekend. We loved being so close to the beach and downtown. We had a trail race planned in Manistee National Forest. It was an easy drive to everything we needed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Cute apartment in downtown Manistee

This property was perfect for our emergency stay in Michigan. We are grateful for the last minute accommodations the property owners gave us. It was very clean and located in a sweet neighborhood super close to downtown for restaurants, movie theater, and shops. And about a mile from the beach of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

kenneth j.

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

Manistee

Nice enough corporate rental. Clean, comfortable, a little bland.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Fred B.

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

Just Right

This quirky 100-year-old house was comfortable and fit our needs perfectly. It comes complete with slanting floors, new appliances and plenty of hot water. It is an easy walk to River Street. The neighborhood is made up of sweet old houses.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dianne R.

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

Beds

The mattresses were horrible. The owner really needs to invest in nice mattresses and nice pillows
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location

Property is in a nice location. The home had a musty smell and was a bit dingy. The beds were just okay....the headboards squeak when you roll over. The bathroom does not have an exhaust fan and the shower is small. All in all, it'll do in a pinch, but we will look for something different if we go to Manistee to stay. Price was excellent for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2023
Hi Linda, Thank you for your feedback and bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience of the mildew smell and the squeaky headboards, both of these issues have since been addressed. As the bathroom has a window, a vent fan is not required, but we will look into making that upgrade. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the great location and the reasonable price!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good value for location

This is a good value if the weather is good and you can be out and about in the beautiful environs of Manistee. Convenient to First Street Beach and downtown, and within an hour drive of fabulous hiking and natural vistas. Capacity to sleep 4 but not to feed 4. Only 2 chairs at the kitchen table in the very small kitchen; no outdoor seating area. No place to set toiletries in bathroom. Hard surfaces were very clean but carpet and upholstery were less so.Overuse of air fresheners. We appreciated the laundry facilities. We were lucky to find this for the value at the last minute -- so a mixed bag.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Paula A.

Manistee

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Multiple windows in house should not be opened because screens were either missing or torn. There was not a toaster in the kitchen, which surprised me. The pots in the kitchen were dirty and had to be soaked to get them clean. Also there was not a skillet. There is some mold in the shower stall. The surrounding houses were in a dilapidated state with multiple tenants, and made us feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

Quiet and Close to Everything

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great little place and convenient location. We stayed for 4 nights over the weekend leading up to the 4th of July. It’s really close to the river walk and only a mile from the main beach so we walked to a lot of places. Our little 6 lb dog also felt right at home. We had never been to Manistee and really enjoyed adventuring about. This house location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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