Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest!
If you're looking for a peaceful family home with Lake Michigan access, look no further. The best of both worlds - solitude AND the beach - await you at our lake house. We are part of a friendly and quiet association that shares Lake Michigan sandy beach access (5-10 minute walk, and 90 stairs down the high bluff), while also being abutted on two sides by Manistee National Forest with hiking trails out the back door. We've set up our home for rest and relaxation with brand-new beds, a recent kitchen remodel, outdoor shower, firepit, and wraparound deck. Enjoy a quiet morning, head to the beach for the day, and come back for drinks on the deck and a home-cooked meal in the modern kitchen. Short drives (15 min) north to Manistee, or south to Nordhouse Dunes - or venture further (30 min) to Ludington. The property itself is extremely quiet and set away from any traffic. High-speed (Starlink) internet provided to ensure you don't feel too disconnected - unless you so desire! This is a beach cottage and there is NO air conditioning. There are ceiling fans in each bedroom and extra fans throughout the home.
Los propietarios requieren que se lleven a cabo las siguientes tareas antes de dejar el alojamiento:
Quitar la ropa de cama y recoger las toallas usadas
Llevarse los artículos personales, retirar las sobras de comida y bebida y sacar la basura
Apagar las luces y cerrar las puertas
O Strip any bedsheets that were used, and place in a pile in the middle of the room
o Place any used towels in the bathtubs
o Hand-wash any dishes that don’t fit in dishwasher
Si no se completan estas tareas, es posible que el propietario deje una valoración negativa.
Información importante
Otros detalles
Número de alojamiento: 3919660vb
Este alojamiento está gestionado por un propietario particular (es decir, una parte que no actúa dentro de su mercado, negocio o profesión). No se aplicará la legislación de protección de consumidores de la UE a tu reserva, incluido el derecho de desistimiento. La política de cancelación establecida por el propietario particular cubrirá tu reserva.
Puede aplicarse un recargo por cada persona adicional, según la política del alojamiento.
A tu llegada, pueden pedirte un documento de identidad oficial con foto y una tarjeta de crédito o débito, o un depósito en efectivo, para cubrir los gastos imprevistos.
No se garantizan las solicitudes especiales, que están sujetas a disponibilidad en el momento de la llegada y pueden suponer un recargo adicional.
Está terminantemente prohibido celebrar fiestas u otros eventos en grupo en las instalaciones.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de humo.
Entre los elementos de seguridad de este alojamiento, se incluyen los siguientes: extintor, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cierre de seguridad.
Información sobre la zona
Manistee
Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en Manistee, en un entorno rural y en un lago. Teatro Ramsdell y Museo histórico del condado de Manistee son etapas fundamentales para los aficionados a la cultura en esta región, donde también puedes acercarte a Campo de golf Manistee National y Manistee Municipal Marina si buscas unas vacaciones activas.
Magoon Creek Nature Area - A 12 min en coche - 8.6 km
Campo de golf Manistee National - A 14 min en coche - 11.5 km
Tainer Lake - A 14 min en coche - 11.9 km
beach near Old Red Apple Road - A 16 min en coche - 12.6 km
Manistee Lake - A 18 min en coche - 17.6 km
Cómo moverse por la zona
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker): a 23 min en coche
Restaurantes
Bungalow Inn - A 19 min en coche
Osprey Grill - A 16 min en coche
The Inn's Coffee Pot - A 16 min en coche
The Grill @ Manistee - A 16 min en coche
Starbucks - A 15 min en coche
Preguntas frecuentes
¿En Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest! se aceptan mascotas?
No, este alojamiento no admite mascotas.
¿Cuál es el precio del aparcamiento en Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest!?
El alojamiento cuenta con estacionamiento propio.
¿A qué hora se realiza la entrada en Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest!?
Hora de inicio del registro de entrada: 16:00.
¿A qué hora se realiza la salida en Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest!?
La salida se realiza a las 11:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Woods & Water! Lake Michigan house, surrounded by Manistee National Forest!?
Esta casa de vacaciones de Manistee para familias se encuentra en un lago, a pocos pasos de Bosque nacional Huron-Manistee y Lago Míchigan. Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness y Magoon Creek Nature Area también están a menos de 10 kilómetros.
Comentarios
9,4
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10/10
Limpieza
10/10
Llegada
10/10
Comunicación
9,6/10
Ubicación
9,4/10
Precisión del anuncio
Comentarios
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
jnykamplax10 N.
11 de jun de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Perfect location
jnykamplax10 N.
Se alojó 3 noches en junio de 2025
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
jnykamplax10 N.
11 de jun de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Perfect location
jnykamplax10 N.
Se alojó 3 noches en junio de 2025
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Mel G.
23 de ago de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Beautiful location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location to the beach was a short walk. Loved that the home and beach were quiet.
Mel G.
Se alojó 7 noches en agosto de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 26 de ago de 2024
Thank you Mel - glad you had a nice stay. The quiet of the area was one of the main attractions for us as well. Come again anytime!
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Adam Z.
21 de oct de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
We had a great time here with our large family. The location is quiet and secluded (but an easy drive to Manistee). We could hear the waves from Lake Michigan just stepping out on the deck. The house has plenty of toys, games and books for younger children. The kitchen was spacious and had all of the necessary items for preparing meals. We especially appreciated the dishwasher (which you don't always get in rental). Also, the full-size washer and dryer was a big help with a group our size. This is a wonderful option for those looking to relax.
Adam Z.
Se alojó 7 noches en septiembre de 2025
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Taty N.
2 de sept de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house and location are both excellent. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for cooking, and there’s plenty of space for everyone—especially for kids. The firepit was a wonderful feature that we made use of every night. The neighborhood is very quiet, which made for peaceful, calm nights. Walking to the beach takes less than 10 minutes, and you simply can’t go wrong with Lake Michigan—the beach is endless, quiet, and the water is beautifully blue. Highly recommend!
Taty N.
Se alojó 3 noches en agosto de 2025
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Jeff W.
28 de jul de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Manistee Getaway
Great home in the woods in Manistee with an easy walk to the association access to the beach of Lake Michigan. Close drive to the public beach in Manistee. Great area to have fun and get some R&R.
Jeff W.
Se alojó 3 noches en julio de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 9 de ago de 2024
Thanks for the review, Jeff! Glad you enjoyed your time here, and thank you for leaving things in such good order.
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Chris T.
15 de jul de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
A great place in the woods!
Our stay at woods and water was perfect! They had everything that we needed and had comfortable beds for all of us to sleep in. We really enjoyed having coffee and drinks on the back deck while the deer walked by and went swimming in Lake Michigan each day we were there. We look forward to the next time that we can return.
Chris T.
Se alojó 3 noches en julio de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 20 de jul de 2024
Thanks Chris! Glad you guys enjoyed the place. And thank you for being a great guest - we appreciate the condition you left the house in when you departed! Come back any time.
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Tricia W.
8 de oct de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Perfect Spot!
We loved everything about our stay. The size of the house was perfect for 5 of us and could have fit 5 more comfortably. We loved the open kitchen. The propane stoves made it so cozy and warm when we came back from a chilly round of golf. You can see the sunset right through the living room window. We had plenty of privacy in the nice wooded surroundings, which is exactly what we were looking for. We sat by the bonfire each night. We loved that there was an option to do laundry. Keeping in touch with Justin was very easy. He had all the best tips for the Manistee/Ludington Area. We will most definitely be back . If It was possible to give this place a 20/10 we would!
Tricia W.
Se alojó 3 noches en octubre de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 13 de oct de 2024
Thank you! Glad you had a great weekend - October can be some of the nicest time to be up here.
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Kent C.
26 de ago de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
50th Anniversary Family Reunion
The area around the home is quiet and woodsy. You can see Lake Michigan between the trees and hear the sound of waves. It was about a 8-10 minutes to walk to the staircase and down to the beach. The staircase is steep and tall but it is very strong and sturdy with handrails on each side. The beach is lovely and private.
The home is spacious and clean, with a well equipped kitchen and sociable eating area. The beds were comfortable with cozy and clean bedding.
Since our group was large, with extended family, we appreciate that the home has multiple areas for smaller groups to visit, play games, nap, and sit by the campfire.
Overall it was a very enjoyable and memorable experience for all of us.
Kent C.
Se alojó 7 noches en agosto de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 13 de oct de 2024
Thanks for being great guests! And again - congratulations on your golden anniversary!
Verificado
8/10 Bueno
John M.
27 de jun de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Woods and Waves is all you will ever hear!
This place is awesome!The beach is a short hike up the back side of the bluff and the stairs down lead to a breath taking view of the lake and soft sand to rival any beach in Florida. The lake here has a nice sandbar close to shore and was perfect to "challenge" my kids to jump over the waves. My partner and I were able to get our three kids (8-4y) up and down the stairs with no issues; one parent in front and one in back. The included beach gear was awesome and just the right amount for our family of 5! Our first day there was 17mph sustained winds and the house is in the woods and is protected by the bluff. Which is great because we could still play some card games outside even when it was gusty and it would be easier to get the fire going. There's tons of seating and enough room for everyone inside and out. You could very comfortably bring 2 families of 5 members (10 total).The house is stocked well with spices, condiments, cooking gear and there's still plenty of room for your food.A tip for the summer months, throw open all the windows and doors (that have screens) that you can ASAP, turn on every fan you can find, they have many extra fans. It took about 4-5 hours to get the upstairs to a sleep-able temperature around 80F. The upstairs bedroom had a small window A/C. Yay!If you have any sort of mobility issues getting down to or up from the beach could be very challenging. I[m out of room to talk this place up! Thanks for everything Justin!
John M.
Se alojó 4 noches en junio de 2025
Verificado
4/10 Mediocre
Austin L.
4 de ago de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada y comunicación
Aspectos negativos: Ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Quiet location. Great beach. No AC!!
The house was in a wonderfully quiet location, which is what we were wanting. It was well stocked and had most everything you would want (although kinda odd they don't have a pizza pan).
The outdoor shower was fantastic. The beach was lovely. And it was great being so close to the trails in the national forest.
Downsides.There is no AC in the house. And even with the windows fully open it got warm and uncomfortably humid in the house. The listing didn't mention that there wasn't an AC. Given that AC is a fairly standard amenity, It would be best to be upfront about this on this listing.
The listing also mentions the house is a 5 minute walk from the beach. It took us about 12 minutes to walk there. Although not explicitly stated on the listing, it gives the impression that the beach is right across the road. In reality you have to walk up a hill, passed a bunch of houses, down a very long and very steep stairway to get to the beach. If you forgot anything or need a rest room, you have to reverse the whole process..It would be best to be upfront about this so people aren't surprised
Austin L.
Se alojó 5 noches en julio de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 9 de ago de 2024
Hi Austin, thank you for taking the time to review our place. We appreciate your suggestions on how your family’s experience could have been better.
Certainly our intent was not to be deceptive or misrepresent our home’s features in the listing. A pizza pan is a good suggestion! I’ve updated the walk time estimate in the listing to reflect a range, and we’ve always been up front about the stairs. AC was not listed as an amenity, and we’ve honestly found that most evenings in Manistee along the lakeshore cool down nicely for sleeping hours (summer average low is ~60F). We also have ceiling fans and floor fans in every room for this reason.
All that said, we genuinely hope that your family’s vacation didn’t feel like a 2-star / negative experience.
Thanks again for leaving the house in great shape when you left! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Best regards,
Justin
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Karen L.
20 de jun de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Great stay! Enjoyed the house!
Great house; great, well-equipped kitchen. Loved fire pit and used almost every night. Used grill a few times and had everything we needed. My friends' 9yrold twins used the swing a lot. Brought our travel hammock. Beds comfy and plenty of them. Lots of fans and windows, so easy to stay cool (didn't need them all, tho, wasn't too hot.) Loved private quiet beach! Bathrooms are large. House had everything we needed. Outdoor shower had warm water and hose was handy too for sandy feet. Things to know: inside table seats 6 which worked for us because we didn't all sit down to eat at same time. There were 8 of us total. Extra table and chairs in closet if needed. Plus big deck and picnic table outside and lots of adirondack chairs. House is not on the lake and the view to lake is at a distance through the trees, best view is from upstairs living area. One midsize tv is in upstairs living area. Overall it was a great outdoorsy location with lots of comforts! Bugs weren't bad. Room to play outside and explore in woods a little. As other review said the walk to beach is up gravel hills but short and easy for our group. Stairs are sturdy but long and steep down to beach!! We went many times to play or walk and see sunset. We went a couple times to 5th avenue public beach, which was great w bathrooms, snacks, volleyball and playground. We biked a GREAT (Betsie) trail from Frankfort to Beulah on e bikes from Crystal Lake Adventures.
Karen L.
Se alojó 7 noches en junio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de jun de 2025
Thanks for your review, and for leaving things in such great order! Glad you all enjoyed the house and found some fun things to do in the area (there’s a ton!).
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