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Beautiful, restored home a few steps from downtown Manistee!

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A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a river.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television. There is a staircase with a railing leading to an upper floor.
Living area
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a marble floor.
A red house with a front porch, steps leading to the door, and a mailbox.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Manistee Lake
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Garden
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, restored home a few steps from downtown Manistee!

Welcome to "Casa Bonita"! This is a historic 2.5 bedroom (2 of the rooms are in the upstairs area and are connected), 1.5 bath home located one block from historic downtown Manistee, one block from the beautiful riverwalk and one mile from the most beautiful beach on Lake Michigan (voted in 2024)! Relax in the super comfy living room or in our outdoor space. Walk to several local attractions (Lake Michigan, Riverwalk, several bars, restaurants, breweries and much more). Enjoy a lovely getaway in this recently renovated and cozy classic!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4224739vb
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

About the area

Manistee

Manistee is home to this holiday home. Manistee Municipal Marina and Orchard Beach State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park are also worth visiting.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ramsdell Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manistee County Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manistee Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manistee Municipal Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, restored home a few steps from downtown Manistee! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful, restored home a few steps from downtown Manistee!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, restored home a few steps from downtown Manistee!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, restored home a few steps from downtown Manistee!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, restored home a few steps from downtown Manistee! located?

Situated in Manistee, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Manistee Riverwalk and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Michigan. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat house in a perfect location if you like leaving your car behind and walking to shops, food, and the beach. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Close to downtown. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location and very well stocked kitchen. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was perfectly located a couple blocks from downtown Manistee, everything was clean and tidy, the host was always available for questions, and just a few minutes drive from the beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to downtown. Clean. Lots of room for our family of four. Host was very accommodating to our last minute request. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great restoration. Close to downtown. Everything you need in a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

This home was lovely and comfortable. So close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed for a weekend at Casa Bonita. The location was awesome. You could walk to everything. The size of the home and amenities were plenty. The beach theme decor was a nice touch too. We didn't have any communication with the owner the entire time...which was ok because we didn't have any needs so can't speak to that experience. I will say this is an older home which does come with its quirks. The only major complaint was there was only one full bathroom and the tub kept clogging so the water would pool up and there was no Draino around the home that we saw to us. It's also key to note the two rooms upstairs are combined but with a door so you have to walk through one to get to another. They also share a bathroom...so if someone needs to use it they need to walk through the other person's bedroom. OK if you are comfortable with who you are traveling with. But if not could be a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2026
Thanks for your review. We could’ve addressed the tub issue immediately. Next time please contact the owner of the property to address any issues :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect. Walking distance from downtown activities and close to the beaches too. Not far from the casino and grocery stores. Pam was very responsive and helpful with everything. A decorative bottle was broke on accident and we communicated it right away and she gave us a fun way to replace it and I truly hope she liked it. We had fun shopping to replace the damaged item. If you are interested in seeing Manistee I would highly recommend this house. It was very charming. Thanks Pam for sharing your beautiful home with us. We had a great time in this cute small town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From easy check in to easy check out, our stay was absolutely wonderful. The home is located within easy walking distance to town and is so comfortable. The bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen were all super clean and organized. I had a couple of questions for the owner, who answered me right away. All in all an excellent stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has spices, food storage containers, plenty of glasses and drink ware. It is clean and fresh. Nice new appliances. There were canned cocktails in the refrigerator and plenty of ice. Beautiful flooring. Downstairs is wood floor and marble. Upstairs is carpet. The upstairs is a common area with a daybed plus a bedroom and bathroom--good for families with kids. Not private for 2 individuals. There are steps to get into this house-not accessible. Hosts are very quick to respond. 2 block walk to downtown and the Ramsdell Theater--perfect for our Christmas celebration weekend. We plan to come back here next year and do it all again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Pamela

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Hello! We live in downtown Detroit and have been vacationing in Manistee since 2012. We are world travelers and love the outdoors. Manistee is a hidden gem that we love so much and are lucky to call it our 2nd home :).

Why they chose this property

We can walk everywhere from the house and to us that was key. You can walk to restaurants and shops in less than 5 min.

What makes this property unique

Our house was built in 1920 and there is no other house that looks like ours. It is very deceiving from the outside as it looks small, but it is very spacious inside. We have very nice amenities including a brand-new kitchen, a beautiful living room and a brand-new bathroom too! We also have a very unique art deco fireplace. We have 2 parking spots and street parking is also allowed.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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