Entire home

Close to Downtown and Beaches

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Manistee, MI

Place, Manistee Lake
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Little River Casino
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 3

2 Single Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Close to Downtown and Beaches

Our peaceful 2-bedroom house has everything you need for your Manistee trip. Our home comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, a gas grill, outdoor fire pit and a patio, we also have a washer and dryer! We are pet friendly. Our home is situated on a quiet, dead-end street with an alley behind it. Our rental is within walking distance to several popular restaurants, parks, and beaches. This is the ideal base to explore northern Michigan and its natural beauty. We are an hour away from Sleeping Bear National Shoreline, as well as a short drive to other natural hiking areas.

We have a two queen beds along with a sleeper sofa in the front of the house and another full size sleeper in the rear living room.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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EXTERIOR: Nice overview of the front of the house.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Manistee

Manistee is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

Ramsdell Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
First Street Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Manistee Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Little River Casino - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
‪The Bungalow - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Downtown and Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Close to Downtown and Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Downtown and Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to Downtown and Beaches located?

Situated in Manistee, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ramsdell Theater and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Manistee County Historical Museum and Manistee Municipal Marina are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Larry N.

16 Sept, 2025

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

Wonder location in a nice beach town. Walkable to the downtown and river walk.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele P.

24 Aug, 2025

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

This place has become a part of our family vacation tradition. We love it!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey s.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Great experience

We had a wonderful time staying here. It was very accommodating and accessible an a overall good stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Perfect pet friendly getaway

Quiet neighborhood. Nice fire pit to make s’mores. Clean and cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

19 May, 2025

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

45 Wedding Anniversary

It was a great stay. House was clean and decorated very nice. Enjoyed the 2nd living area very cozy. Loved the lights outside. Location was great. Very quiet and neighbor's were friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Manistee family vacation

My family had a wonderful and relaxing stay at this charming home. The location was perfect with short drives or walks to visit attractions and shops. The house was extremely well stocked with everything we needed. It was also very clean and exactly as described. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone wanting to visit Manistee and we hope to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn L.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Manistee Vrbo Stay

We enjoyed using this home so much. It was so comfortable and we loved the decor. It was an excellent location for the activities we had planned.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrance B.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Family Reunion Event

The location was convenient to the family activities we participated in. The home itself was lovely, clean and comfortable. Seriously considering of using it again if we come back to explore the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Girl’s birthday and running weekend

We had an amazing stay! This house was just perfect, everything about it was amazing! Location was just blocks from local restaurants and shopping, neighborhood was safe. Susan (host) was awesome and communicated with me every step the way. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

15 Oct, 2023

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

Manistee family visit

Very nicely renovated home in quiet, quaint neighborhood. Home is very well appointed. Would have liked air conditioning, but otherwise we were very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachele P.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect place!

It was fantastic - close enough to town to walk to the marina, beach, restaurants and shopping. Beautiful outdoor backyard space perfect for relaxing around the firepit or grilling dinner. Super clean and spacious inside! Susan was very quick to respond and very gracious. This will be our go-to place when we come back to Manistee!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect getaway

It is so comfy! Very well stocked kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. Close to the lake. Highly recommended. I will definitely be back!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property 💙

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Charming home in Manistee!!

Beautiful, clean, well maintained, adorable home! Located in downtown Manistee. Quiet neighborhood on a dead end street. Our stay was WONDERFUL! Unfortunately the weather prevented us from enjoying the patio. Michigan Cherry coffee was a treat Saturday and Sunday morning.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

6 Jul, 2023

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

We picked a winner.

Great house and location; it's close to downtown Manistee for shopping and restaurants. The house met all of our needs and it nicely decorated. We stayed for 4 days and never had an issue. Host is very friendly and communication was excellent. Would highly recommend. Hoping to return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

15 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect gem!

My husband and our dog and I, couldn’t have felt more at home in this wonderful place! Everything about it, suggests comfort and peace. It’s also so fresh and clean smelling! The beaches are close, as well as a charming downtown. And everyone we encountered was friendly and welcoming! We will back soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

1 Sept, 2025

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

It is a beautiful house, clean, well stocked in a perfect location. The only challenge we had was that I didn’t realize it did not have air conditioning and we stayed in one of the hottest weeks of the year. Admittedly the listing did not indicate air so that’s on me, but I think others may want to be prepared.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan

I grew up traveling northern Michigan and Manistee was where we always stayed! I have a deep love of all things Michigan, even though I live in Indiana. It is our dream come true to own a home here and share it with you.

Why they chose this property

We rented this home a couple summers and conversing with the previous owner, we shared our desire to own our own piece of Manistee. They offered the house to us for sale and the rest, as they say, is history!

What makes this property unique

This house is so peaceful. I couldn't dream of telling you otherwise. In the summer, it is quiet and in the winter, it is a dream. Even though there is no AC, when the windows are open at night, it is quiet and cool.