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

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 133612 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Hot tub
Fireplace

Explore the area

Scottville, MI

Amber Elk Ranch
‪10 min drive‬
Ludington Waterfront Park
‪16 min drive‬
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
‪16 min drive‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪41 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

Property manager

Becky Alway

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Game room
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Guests w/kids agree to special care historic home.

Events

Events allowed

Must share details prior to reserving.

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets due to allergies.

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

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

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.

Scottville, MI

What's nearby

Amber Elk Ranch - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
West Michigan Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
Ludington Waterfront Park - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
Stearns Park Beach - 17 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
‪Charlie's Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Jolly Plate - ‬5 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.

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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Back in time.

Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julius M.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Robin C.

20 Jun, 2025

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

Phil V.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Luke D., St. John, Indiana, USA

22 Jul, 2019

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

2/10 Terrible

Danny W.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Patrick S.

28 Jun, 2023

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.

5 Aug, 2018

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

Karen Z.

24 Jun, 2024

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

kym w.

2 Jan, 2024

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.

4 Aug, 2018

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

Phyllis Y.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Summer vacation

We all had a great time

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Dublin, USA

4 Sept, 2023

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

Nice Home

Very nice place. My wife loves large front porches and older homes so when choosing this property, she was pleasantly surprised!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

19 Jun, 2024

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

Great Home With Lots of Space

We traveled for a Macker with another family and stayed at the house. Lots of space, we didn’t feel on top of each other. Loved the HUGE dining room table for all to eat together. Beds were great and we all slept well on them. The porch was a great hang out space for anll. Enjoyed the history of the house too! Would rent again if in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

24 Jul, 2022

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

Very comfortable

Easy to rent, pay, and good communication. Excellent historic property

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Salmon Fishing

Beautiful woodwork throughout this large in town home. Well stocked kitchen, wonderful towels in the three baths and our entire party said their beds were comfy. We would have enjoyed better and more seating in the living areas. Not sure why there were several plastic folding tables in the main living space, it certainly detracted from the home’s charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S., Live in Pleasant Ridge MI

18 Jul, 2021

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

Wonderful lodging choice

This is a terrific house for a family summer vacation. Ten-year-old grandson loved exploring all the rooms. Owner is gracious, great to work with. Loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

30 Jun, 2018

This was AMAZING!!!!

Our family stayed at this property for the Ludington Gus Macker weekend like we go to every year except this time we decided on staying under one roof and it was the best decision we made. This place was phenomenal.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Kelli S.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Friends Trip

Overall, we had a great time! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals for our group of 12. We enjoyed the backyard with the fire pit and outdoor games. There was plenty of room for all of us! We spent a day at the beach and we drove to Michigan's Adventure another day while we were there. Becky was prompt in responding to messages and there were clear and simple instructions for the house when we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris O., Livonia, USA

12 Jul, 2023

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

Great stay

I loved this place. Felt instantly at home with its charm and character. Had our first family vacation with grown kids and their spouses/boyfriends. After a 4 day stay, I felt sad/nostalgic leaving when we locked the door! It was so good!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

29 Jan, 2024

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

Comfortable and convenient to the Ludington area

Loved the property because it was roomy and put you at ease. The selection of board games was great, and we enjoyed some of the books as well. The wheelchair ramp was excellent and provided great access. There was some clutter in the house, but this actually helped to make us not so nervous to enjoy it to its limit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas O.

9 Aug, 2020

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

Scottville historic house

We had a lovely time and enjoyed the house. The beds were extremely comfortable. There were lots of fresh flowers and thoughtful items left for our use. I definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne N.

25 Aug, 2021

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

Nice historic home near the beaches, etc. of Luddington and Pentwater.

We had a great time here with kids and grand kids. Large well equipped kitchen, lots of room to spread out, 5 beautiful bedrooms, huge front porch for morning coffee and a fire pit for evening campfires. Minutes away from a wide variety of outdoor activities. Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

20 Aug, 2023

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

Good

It was nice and clean lots of room

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

15 Jun, 2019

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

Beautiful Front Porch

My family and I really enjoyed the big house and the fire pit in the back yard. My bed was very comfy and I loved the swing on the front porch.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Becky Alway

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.