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Spacious Lake Getaway with AC, Golf Nearby & Top-Rated Beaches

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors. There are two sofas and a coffee table with a decorative tray.
A house with a porch, a welcome mat, a potted plant, and a rocking chair.
A dining area with a wooden table and four chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a hanging light fixture.
A dining area with a wooden table, two black chairs, and a bench.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, dark cabinets, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

Master Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Lake Getaway with AC, Golf Nearby & Top-Rated Beaches

*Recently added air conditioning!* Located on the low bluffs of Lake Michigan in Manistee Township, Lakeview Manistee is a family home built in 1940. Situated on just shy of an acre, our home features 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms along with a chef's kitchen, spacious living room and a large dining room complete with a wood burning fireplace.

Outside, the property features an over-sized patio with a gas grill and fire pit for moonlight story telling and roasting marshmallows for s'mores. Lakeview Manistee is ideal for a couples getaway or a family reunion and can sleep up to 10 guests. Together, the location, amenities and over 1200 feet of private neighborhood beach access are sure to allow you to relax and enjoy all that Lake Michigan has to offer. Please note, water levels vary. Manistee has many great, nearby public beach accesses as well.

At Lakeview Manistee, you may find yourself enjoying the sounds of crashing waves while sitting on the back patio or relaxing with a cold beverage after a round of golf at one of the many top ranked golf courses nearby. Whatever you find yourself doing, you will have comfort in knowing everything you need is just around the corner.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 844057vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on a lake. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Orchard Beach State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Manistee Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Little River Casino - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 41 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Lake Getaway with AC, Golf Nearby & Top-Rated Beaches pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Spacious Lake Getaway with AC, Golf Nearby & Top-Rated Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Lake Getaway with AC, Golf Nearby & Top-Rated Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Lake Getaway with AC, Golf Nearby & Top-Rated Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Lake Getaway with AC, Golf Nearby & Top-Rated Beaches located?

This family-friendly Manistee holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Orchard Beach State Park and Lake Michigan. Manistee Lake and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 57 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood. Great location close to all Manistee beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 (and a dog) really enjoyed staying here! The home was spacious and had everything we needed. The outdoor patio was very nice to relax on and we also enjoyed the hot tub! Access to a garage was great to keep our bikes beach gear in. Our dog enjoyed the big back yard :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Manistee Vacation

Location was perfect. The house was great. Only issue is no A/C. Also, the grill had a knob that didn't work on the second burner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wondeful home tastefully renovated. No AC but wasn't a problem as weather was cooperative and ventilation is excellent. Did get a little watm in the kitchen on the hot days. The kitchen is well appointed for those who like to cook. Wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid-August Visit

Very spacious and in a safe and high end neighborhood. Owner is delightful and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Nice home with everything we needed. Beach access in the neighborhood wasn’t possible due to erosion. City beach is a short drive. Golf, pickleball and hiking all close. We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice week!

We enjoyed our week at the cottage. The owners were response and provided all the info we needed. The beach was back this year which was a big plus for us having littles with us. The huge yard was also a livesaver! I wouldn't quite say we had a view of the Lake but we did walk to the corner to watch the sunsets. Place was clean and had plentyof room for us to spread out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Michigan Home Away

We were one family of a large group who gathered in Manistee to celebrate the lost lives of grandparents. This house was perfect for all of us, and accommodated nicely the infants and toddlers in the family. Also welcomed our two pets…it was perfect. We borrowed a couple of slow cookers and invited the entire family over for pulled pork sandwiches on the first night, everyone hung out outside and they played multigenerational frisbee or baseball in the giant backyard. The fire pit was a hit afterwards for s’mores. Going to the beach and taking walks, or heading off to meet up with others on our bikes was a piece of cake. Great location, great neighborhood, great accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great family getaway home and location!

This home meant all our expectations and more! It is so cute inside and out. It is clean, well maintained and well stocked with everything a family needs for a week of fun and relaxation! This home can sleep 14 comfortably. I especially liked the room with the roof patio for reading and tanning in the mornings, it gets excellent morning sun. Lake Michigan is only a short walk away in the neighborhood with a large set of stairs to walk down to the beach. The owner was very good about getting back to me quickly with answers to our questions.They provided kayaks, a paddle board, beach chairs, beach towels, and sand toys for our use at the beach! I would recommend this house to my friends and family and hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Glad to hear you all enjoyed your time in Manistee. Also glad the beach toys and water sports were put to good use! Thanks so much for your comments and next time you plan a trip to the area, remember us!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Property is a comfortable and roomy vacation get away.

We enjoyed our vacation in Northern Michigan at this property. The description of the property was accurate. There were no "surprises" and the owner was helpful before, during, and after our stay. We had perfect weather during our stay and made use of the outdoor cooking and dining provisions regularly. Our grandchildren played in the large backyard when they were not enjoying Lake Michigan. We used the fire pit on two evenings which capped off busy days touring the area's attractions. (Hint: Don't miss visiting the Manistee public beach for one of the best swimming and sun bathing experiences anywhere). While it was warm for Northern Michigan, this home was comfortable and a great place to relax. We found the owners had anticipated all our needs. We watched the Olympic games in the evening on the cable TV channels which also included Detroit Tigers baseball games. There is a good selection of restaurants only minutes away. We bought groceries from the Meijer super store that was also very close. Truly there is not much you'll miss when you are vacationing at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Lakeview Manistee! The backyard is always a crowd pleaser and the proximity to shops and restaurants is one of the reasons we decided on this area! Thank you for your comments and for staying at our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Very comfortable house with space to relax and be with family. The kitchen was supplied with all utensils for fixing meals which we did. There was a huge and comfy room which we used especially in the evening to gather together. All the bedrooms were on the second floor. We had no difficuty with the steps. There was a gate at the bottom of the steps to keep little ones out of harms way if need. We enjoyed the beautiful and mild weather and used the many installed and provided fans to easily moderate the temperature in the house to comfortable levels especially on the second floor. The beach was easily within walking distance. It was a steep climb down to the beach, but sturdy stairs were provided. We spent lots of time at the beach and could have used some chairs. We did not even try the provided kayak and board. The thought of going down the steps with them did not seem easy. Others might find it easier. A huge grocery was within a 5 minutes drive. Overall we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Property, Except Hot

This was our second time visiting the Manistee area, first time at this property. The property manager gave me a call a few evenings before our check-in, which was nice, but that was the last time I heard from him. We had a couple of questions that I wanted to discuss after arrival, but he never responded to my text. The property was very nice and well-equipped for kids, adults, and dogs, but the biggest thing we ran into was that the house is **not air conditioned**, and we showed up on one of the hottest days of the summer. They had box fans (five in fact), and a couple of portable air conditioners, but no hoses available to hook them up. Being an engineer, I made do with what we had in light of no response from the owner/manager. The property is not listed as being air conditioned, but it's also not highlighted, either. Shame on us for not verifying, but I also feel the VRBO listing should be better at highlighting this key "luxury". The only smaller problems we had is that the property could have been cleaner (especially the showers), and the owner needs to put their Rokus into guest mode. I don't want to use their streaming accounts, and I don't especially want to know their watching habits (lots of political channels), but they were locked from being able to be put into guest mode or add our own streaming channels. Overall, it's a really cute and well maintained property, especially for its age, and Manistee and its beaches were great to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
Caleb, Thank you for your detailed feedback and for choosing our property for your stay in Manistee. We're delighted to hear that you found the property well-equipped for kids, adults, and dogs and enjoyed the charm of the area and its beautiful beaches. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the air conditioning. While it is noted in our listing, we plan to make some adjustments to make it more clear that air conditioning is not available. The property does not have central air conditioning due to its older architecture and the typically cool breezes off Lake Michigan. We appreciate your understanding and your ingenuity in making do with the available fans. Regarding the cleanliness, we appreciate your feedback and will address these issues promptly. We have a team that is available to address any cleanliness concerns, however we weren’t made aware of any issues so we weren’t able to assist you during your visit. We encourage renters to reach out immediately if anything is needed. Regarding the Roku, this is the first time we have received feedback on the settings and plan to look into it. We appreciate the feedback and your input helps us improve. We also want to address your comment about the lack of response to your texts. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, which is why we make an effort to call each guest before their stay. We did not receive any texts or messages through the VRBO app during your stay. We try to ensure we have multiple avenues for contacting us during your stay, so we can respond promptly and you and your family spend more time enjoying your vacation. Thank you again for your valuable feedback and for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back to Manistee in the future. Best regards, Jeff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manistee

Nice place. Roomy. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great yime

Very pleasant experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Well stocked kitchen. Roomy and clean accommodations. Used patio and fire pit to watch moon, stars and sunset. Recommend Princess boat tour on Lake Michigan. Walked to Manistee on the beach and back. Prepare to get your feet wet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas in Manistee

The rental is a spacious and very clean home just north of Manistee. We were very surprised to see a beautiful Christmas tree in the living room and other decorations. This made being away from home during Christmas very special. Lake Michigan can be viewed from the home so we enjoyed a gorgeous sunset the first night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

Can't list it all but in a couple of words: Everything we needed for a great escape. House, accessories, firepit, cleanliness .... All perfect. We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental

Home is spacious, interior is updated. Large deck and yard. The owner, Dale, is gracious and responsive. The home is convenient to everything. Beaches are nearby, we frequented North Beach with our dog. Close to downtown and river walk area. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to Manistee, Mi

Overall a very relaxing location. Several beaches in the area. Nice downtown and restaurants. Location is not too far from Sleeping Bear Dunes. Most important to us is having a home that would allow us to bring our golden retreiver which is 75 lbs. The home is situated on approx. One acre and I could walk my dog on the property or around the block.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

Beautiful property great for a large family gathering. Lots of beautiful scenery and a quick drive to the beach meant a very relaxing stay for all. Close to the beach, golf, and boat launches. The house had everything you could possibly need for your stay. We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th stay

Had a wonderful time. Beautiful home in a very nice, quiet neighborhood. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

This is a great place for family and friends to gather. Plenty of space for everyone. Great walking location. Minutes from a good beach area that is not widely used. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time on our trip! The house was roomy, clean, and had just about everything we needed! We loved how close everything was. We could get to the grocery store, beaches, casino, restaurants and downtown all within a 10 minute drive. You can’t utilize the private lake access from the neighborhood due to erosion, but there are three beaches within a 5 minute drive. The people in the neighborhood and town were very helpful and nice. We would definitely come back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's getaway

The house was perfect! We were unable to access lake Michigan from the neighborhood due to the erosion of the bluff but it was a quick drive to the beach. The next door neighbor was lovely and the people behind us invited us for a bonfire. One woman walked by the house and told us we need to quarantine and we shouldn't be bringing our germs to Manistee but she was the only blip in an otherwise perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plenty of room to relax

Nice quiet setting with lake views. The property is close to town, restaurants and beaches. Hiking trails are within walking distance too. We enjoyed staying here and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Neely

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The owners are originally from Manistee and Grand Rapids, MI.

Why they chose this property

Originally from Manistee and Grand Rapids, we grew up spending weekends with our family at the beach and creating memories that we will never forget. We want Lakeview Manistee to be the home where those memories are created for your family.

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