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Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning

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Large living room accommodates a group of friends or family
A two-story house with a porch, numbered 158, featuring a traditional architectural style with a gabled roof and red shutters.
A residential backyard with a lawn, a wooden deck, and a house with a balcony.
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Manistee Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee Riverwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement or Bunk room

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Historic wood build-in room

1 Queen Bed

White room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Beautiful bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning

Our home is a 1900’s historic charmer with updates for everyone (yep, air conditioning, high speed-wifi & big tv ;). Play games in our large backyard or finished basement, and is walking distance to the beach or restaurants - staying here is #morethanvacation.

Guests have exclusive access to enjoy the house (on one level), partial basement, back deck, and backyard area. *Note: The entire house has a separate one-bedroom apartment with a separate entrance & a deck available for booking. Reach out to me if you are interested in both areas.

Situated in a cute, historic neighborhood in downtown Manistee that’s easy and safe to walk with well-lit sidewalks, everyone around is so kind you'll think you are in the deep south. You are blocks away from 5th street beach, downtown Manistee and the canal for big-ship and drawbridge viewing :)

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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
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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 third-party bookings without prior approval.
Must be kind to my neighbors, they are like family :)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2341125vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, ice skating and sledging.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Municipal Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manistee Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ramsdell Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manistee Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning located?

This family-friendly Manistee holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Love the walk to downtown Manistee

Had a wonderful week with my husband and some family members at this great location, a 10 minute walk to downtown Manistee. We loved the activities in town and the great hikes nearby. Would definitely recommend this stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felicia was a fantastic host who was very attentive to our stay and responded rapidly to our questions. Providing a meal for us for our first night was amazing and very appreciated! I heartily recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2026
Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Manistee

Charming house and perfect for our family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much, Jason. We hope you come bank and visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Family fishing trip

Great place, the host was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

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

Clean and charming!

Very clean, plenty of space, great host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much, Grant! I hope we are able to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preston B.

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

Lake vacation

This was a great place, had everything we needed for a really fun lake vacation. It’s very close to some great beaches and hiking. We loved it and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Preston! I hope we are able to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherm A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The back yard grill and fire pit were just what we needed and there was plenty of space inside too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Nice place

House was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place! Great Communication! Great Hostess!

This was a great fit for us. Excellent communication on check in and check out. Loved our short visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Wonderful Stay

2nd time staying here. We enjoy it. Clean with lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the property. The location was ideal being close to everything we wanted to do in the area. Most importantly the home was clean. The host was wonderful and responded very quickly to any questions I had. We will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Arcadia Trip

Great place with lots of apace
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Base camp for kayak trip

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

quaint home

everything was clean and so many little things were supplied to make our stay so convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian w.

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

Excellent service

Clean property in a great quiet location. Property manager was excellent and very accomdating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much! We were happy to host you, Brian!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Cozy

Cozy home. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Weekend Away

We really enjoyed our weekend in Manistee at this property. There was plenty of room for all of us, close access to downtown, golf, and the beach. We really enjoyed the large living to hang out, as well as the outdoor area. Overall, we had a great experience here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Family cacay

Close to beaches and the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Awesome Host!

Host was absolutely amazing with communication. House was everything we needed plus some! Would definitely stay again if I’m ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Girls weekend

The stay was amazing!! Very clean and great!! The linens were high end and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My kids loved the organ!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Good clean old house

Nice old house; owners did well providing towels, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2024
Thanks, Ron. Please let us know what we can do to win that 5th star. Happy to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

redwngz02

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

Last minute rental

We decided to extend our vacation by a day. The owner was very nice and even allowed us to check in early. Great location near the beach and the backyard is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi C.

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

Turkey Party

Very nice, clean, quiet. It was close to our venue. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Family-Friendly House

We had a great time here--it was clean, cute, and the location was very good, walkable, or a quick drive to downtown or the lake. There is a nice yard and patio that we spent time on too. There is one fewer bed than the listing shows however, which inconvenienced us a bit, so that needs to be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Felicia McCranie

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My husband and I love to travel and have enjoyed using homeshare for our stays around the world. We have three adult children and are new to empty nesting but, are investing our energy in the fun home-sharing experience.

My husband and I are small business owners who run a digital marketing company and are preparing to launch a travel brand called More than Vacation.

Let our house become your temporary home where you can enjoy its rich history and modern amenities - our comfy spaces are sure to make your trip #morethanvacation :)

If you have any questions about our home, our amazing city or us, don't hesitate to reach out!

Why they chose this property

This property was built in 1900 and throughout the home and apartment, it was well-loved as was the previous homeowners. We wanted to maintain the integrity of the home's history, while keeping it relevant with added modern amenities like wifi, updated electrical, and self-check-in.

What makes this property unique

Special Perks include:
High-speed Wifi
Fans in rooms
Air conditioning
Washer and dryer
Lighted private deck with chairs
Parking on premises (one covered spot)
Great neighbors
Half a mile's walk to Lake Michigan's Fifth Street beach
Half a mile's walk to the canal and downtown Manistee

Languages:

English

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