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Lake views and secluded beach access!

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A beach with waves at sunset.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a coffee table with flowers, and a couch.
A living room with a beige sofa, a small wooden side table, and a window with a view of a grassy yard.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a painting on the wall.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Bar Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Orchard Beach State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake views and secluded beach access!

Enjoy Lake Michigan water views in this sweet summery cottage, and stroll across the street to a secluded stretch of walkable sandy beach! Grab a chair and umbrella from the provided beach cart and enjoy an afternoon of sunning and swimming with no crowds! Cottage is set on a wooded double lot along scenic Lakeshore Road, just 3 miles north of downtown Manistee. Enjoy a well stocked kitchen, quality bedding and comfortable furniture. Enclosed sitting room with lake view, open floor plan living/dining with electric fireplace, portable A/C unit in main living area and window unit A/C in back bedroom. High speed internet and TV with streaming access. Lake view deck off master bedroom and fire pit in front yard with water view. No wake shallow inland lake (Bar Lake) just around the corner-- bring your fishing poles and kayaks!
Note: Lake Michigan water levels are no longer an issue -- the beach is beautiful!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
BUT not babyproofed, open fire pit, water nearby
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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
No cigarette or marijuana inside or outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave used beds unmade
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum occupancy is 4 people, no exceptions.
Day visitors must be approved by owner in advance.
This is a privately owned family cottage-- please treat it with care and respect.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1661739vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Manistee

Manistee is home to this holiday home. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orchard Beach State Park and Manistee Municipal Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Bar Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orchard Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little River Casino - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 43 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake views and secluded beach access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake views and secluded beach access!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake views and secluded beach access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake views and secluded beach access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake views and secluded beach access! located?

Situated in Manistee, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bar Lake and Lake Michigan. Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary and Orchard Beach State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have travelled to northern Michigan many times but never stayed in Manistee. When we got to the house, we could not believe how lucky we were to have such a great location. We could easily explore in town and feel like we came back to a quiet oasis. The house was just right for our group of 3 and with the smoke from Canada being so prevalent, we were glad for the air conditioning. By far our favorite thing was the beach right across the street. We only ever saw 1 other group use it and we felt so lucky to have it nearby whenever we wanted to take a dip or watch the sunset. My favorite room in the house was the cozy den that looked out at Lake Michigan. I can imagine that when the weather is nice you can just listen to the lake and relax. We would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved having close access to the beach! The house was the perfect size for our family of three, though four people would have fit nicely too.it was very convenient to have a fully stocked kitchen with access to spices and even cooking oil. I even appreciated having access to the cleaning supplies to keep the house looking nice throughout our stay. There were a few hot days in the 90’s, and the air conditioners kept up keeping it nice and comfortable. We had a few questions throughout our stay and the hosts responded quickly. Manistee is a beautiful area without a lot of activities and restaurants to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot beat location. Absolutely lovely time!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Great stay in Manistee

Great location, close to Manistee. Very clean and well stocked. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Very cozy

This cottage was cozy, but it also had little details that made the stay even more comfortable. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Charming cottage

We enjoyed our stay. Loved the decor, clean and well apppinted with everything we needed. Electric fireplace, quiet neighborhood and small beach nearby to watch the sunset were pluses. Great place for an up north getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Lindsey! Glad you enjoyed your time in Manistee :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elise R.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time at Trevor and Laurie’s! Smooth from beginning to end. Comfy beds, and the sun room worked great as an extra bedroom for our daughter who’s still in a travel crib!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Getaway weekend

We really enjoyed our stay at Laurie and Trevors place, the house was as described, clean with great views. Host were very responsive, and I recieved all my information about the property days before we arrived. Manistee is a great little town, with lots to do and plenty of beaches. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

Great getaway

The property was exactly as described and in very good condition. Excellent location within walking distance to several lake access points and a large public beach. The owners were very helpful, easy to work with, and very responsive to communications.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you! Sounds like you had a 5 star experience! We appreciate your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loraine D.

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

Had a great time!

The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. When we had a bonfire we could hear the waves from the lake. Nice and close to downtown Manistee. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Lori! We can't wait for you to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Lovely cottage close to Lake Michigan

My husband & I had the most wonderful stay at our cottage near Manistee. The hosts responded to our every need and the cottage had everything we could possibly need on our vacation. We had just a short walk to the beach and shopping was close by in Manistee. We had so much fun, we really didn’t want to leave. We would 100% stay here again! Thank you to our hosts for making our vacation a dream!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Amazing Location

We booked Trevor and Laurie's family cottage for a last minute getaway to Michigan and couldn't have been happier with our stay. The location was great, the house is great, and communication with Trevor and Laurie was great. A short trip but we will absolutely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great Calm Honeymoon Spot

The house is very cute, and clean! Wonderful location, right across from Lake Michigan, could hear the waves and wind. The private beach had nice soft sand, and very clean. We barely saw anyone else out there. It had a nice kitchen and fridge so we were able to keep groceries for some meals, and also had fun going into town to eat out. The hosts were very kind and communicative!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie T.

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

Perfect Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! The neighborhood is so peaceful and quiet. We saw deer and other wildlife everyday, including a bald eagle! The beach access across the street is very secluded. We were the only people there most days. If you prefer the easier access of the public beach, it is fairly close to the house, and we noticed it was not overly crowded during our stay. Definitely check out downtown Manistee and the river walk. Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and Arcadia Dunes are also both easy drives from this location. We enjoyed the fire pit out front while watching the sunset over the lake. We also loved drinking our coffee in the front sitting room each morning, enjoying the breeze from the lake with the windows open. The owners went above & beyond our expectations to make sure we had a comfortable and relaxing stay! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Perfect spot on Lakeshore Drive

We we were looking for a spot close to Manistee but not too far from Arcadia since we wanted to golf in both locations. Manistee has more to offer in the way of restaurants and shops so we liked being just a few minutes on the north side of town. Arcadia Bluffs was around 30 minutes tops. We loved the area and being able to not only see the water from the house but had a quick walk to many access points on the Lake Michigan Beach. Large open living area. We knew one bathroom for all of us would be challenging for all 4 of us but it was clean and bright. We enjoyed the fire-pit out back and loved that there were already beach chairs in the garage we were able to use. Meijer is 5-10 min away for any groceries you might need. Owner's communication was perfect. I know my son and DIL are already talking about returning there and I know my husband and I would in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is exactly what we needed. It has a wonderful lakeviews from the frontroom, dining table, and front room, The house was clean, well decorated (sea glass motif down to the exterior door glass :), with plentiful nice linens, and the kitchen had everything we needed and more. Location was excellent with easy beach access which we needed because one of us has a chronic disease that easily becomes fatigued. They enjoyed beach time which they haven't done in years. There were many unexpected items at the house which were useful such as the beach cart in the garage along with nice Tommy Bahama beach chairs and drink spikes, the firepit sticks, and books about seaglass. The front yard did not, at first, seem exceptional, but with the trees' shade, the view, the firepit, and Manistee's humane July temperatures it is a little piece of heaven. The beach is so, so beautiful and almost private. It is very clean, and has wonderful native plants growing on the beach. Most of our time at the house we did not use the air conditioning as the usual July temperatures in Manistee suggest keeping the windows open. That way we enjoyed the breezes, sound of the waves crashing, and the leaves rustling. However, there was one day when there was a heatwave, and we did close the windows and turned on the AC. The AC unit was not quite up to the job of keeping the bedrooms off the kitchen and main room. The pictures for the house accurately show that
House and front yard.
Lake view from front yard.
The beach!
The most accesible of the two closest public access points to the beach from the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2026
While we do not list air conditioning as an amenity because we don't have central air, we have added a window unit AC to the back bedroom this year, as well as the portable AC unit in the main living area. We hope guests will be more comfortable in the future if a heat wave hits. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to unwind and relax. The cottage had everything we needed and was beautifully decorated as well. Lake Michigan beach access was right across the street. The location was excellent, out of town but an easy drive to restaurants, shopping, nature preserves (bird watching!) and all the things M-22 has to offer. We had a wonderful time and we're going to miss watching the sunsets on the big lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

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

Great spot near Lake Michigan

Trevor and Laurie advertise their home honestly and everything was exactly as they described it. The firepit and lake views were lovely to enjoy, and they were very communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Perfect Spot

We had a great week at the house! Close to many beaches and about an hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes. My daughter and niece loved waking up and going to search for beach glass. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A quiet retreat

The home was very nicely decorated and furnished. We had everything that we needed. The hosts were helpful. The side porch was a perfect spot to enjoy nature, read a book and have a snack. Our only disappointment was that most of the Lake MI access nearby was closed due to the high lake levels. We had not realized that until after we booked. The beach in town was great. We would book this home again when the lake levels are lower. Thank you for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed the property and felt that we were responsive to your needs. Lake Michigan access points nearby are always changing depending not only on water levels but also wind direction, recent storms, etc. Beaches can be accessible one day and not the next. It's impossible to predict. This is why we're careful to say in our description that there is a "sunset viewing area" across the street. Sometimes the beach is accessible there but sometimes it is not. Families who have been lucky enough to find favorable conditions during their stay have called it their "secret beach", but we cannot guarantee that will be the case for anyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham E.

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

Convenient home near Lake MI

We had a great time staying here. Close walk to Lake Michigan. It was a convenient drive to Sleeping Bear National Sand Dune while being near a grocery and cute town of Manistee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

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

Great location for our stay

The cottage is lovely and well maintained. The location allowed us to engage with extended family staying on Portage lake, enjoy a few meals on site and explore Manistee.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Great trip!

We really enjoyed our stay here! The house was extremely clean and beautifully decorated. It had everything we needed and was really comfortable. The owners were extremely accommodating and kept in contact with whatever questions we had. Our favorite spot was a secret beach just across the street - we had a blast!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Lovely extended weekend!

We loved this property. Directly across the street from Lake Michigan. It was only a few minutes into Manistee and a short drive to many great hikes. The house itself was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you! Come back next year! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Summer Vacation

We had a great time staying in Manistee for 2 weeks. The beach access was across the street. Most of the beach is washed away with high water levels. The was very cute and we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Hopefully, we can return.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you! Hoping the high water recedes soon as it has impacted the entire west coast.

About the host

Hosted by Trevor & Laurie

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We are lifelong Michigan residents, and we truly believe there is no better place to live and to vacation! When we're not working in southwest Michigan we're in Manistee, walking the beaches and breathing the fresh lake air. We're excited to share our cottage with you!

Why they chose this property

This property has a lake view without the beachfront price. Access to the lake is within a few hundred feet. Private neighborhood water access points-- you'll likely have your sunset view entirely to yourself! And yet, it's a 7 minute drive to town. It's the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

Manistee is a quiet beachfront town that goes unnoticed by many. The numerous public beaches are uncrowded and FREE. Charming Victorian downtown with a riverwalk and a drawbridge where you can watch yachts and freighters come in. Fireworks over Lake Michigan on the 4th of July, and a Victorian Christmas parade in the winter. Fish the many rivers/ lakes, ski Caberfae, or, better yet, stay put in your beachside home. Our cottage is unique in that it offers you access to a secluded stretch of Lake Michigan, without the lakefront price. The public beaches are nice, but a secluded beach across the street is even better!
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