The Retro Retreat! A 90s inspired guest house w something 4 evry1! Pet-Friendly!

Please read entire description and the house rules, thank you! 👍😊
(: *Live it up 90s style! * :)
(: !Less than 3/4 mile from beach access! :)
This cozy comfortable home has something fun for everyone!
If you're looking to take a leisurely walk to visit any of the downtown shops and restaurants..If you're looking for some fun at the beach..If you're looking for a cool place to enjoy some family fun..Even just looking for a nostalgic retreat to unwind and reset from normal hectic life..
This is the place for you! Full of nostalgic games, inspired design, just 1/2 mile from downtown shops and restaurants, and less than 3/4 mile from easy beach access!
This cozy comfortable guest house comes equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 full bath, 1 kitchen/dining area, and 1 laundry area.

--Bedroom one, coming in from the front door, has a nickelodeon theme. All of us growing up in the 90s wanted this room. Just the bold colors and dripping slime pattern from the ceiling make this room cool. Not to mention the classic glow in the dark stars. This room also sports a 13'' VHS TV with its own collection of PG tapes, an orange and green lava lamp with glow in the dark features, and a collection of 90s ya (young author) paperback books from 3 different series (Goosebumps, Ani-morphs, and CYOA choose your own adventure). This room also has a comfortable full over full bunk bed with a 500lb capacity per tier, a small dresser, and closet area to hang clothes :) A tip for getting the most out of the glow-in-the-dark features: leave the lights on an hour or so before you plan to turn them off for bedtime. Let your eyes adjust for a second and watch the glow get brighter :)

--The second bedroom is Theatre themed, full of 90's movies posters. With optional mood lighting around the ceiling and at the head of the bed (each lighting feature has it's own remote). A wall-mounted TV with a red curtain backdrop to add to the movie theatre vibes. This TV is equipped with guest mode. That means when you enter your check-out date it will automatically delete any sign-in information from the TV on that date so you don't have to worry about remembering :) There is also a small closet to hang clothes as well as a mirror and dresser combo that have a slightly antique look that also adds to the rooms overall vibe. This room has a Queen bed with an outlet on the 4" sill at the head of the bed :)

--The laundry area is decorated with some classic 90s music posters optional black lights, and a light-up MTV sign. Fully equipped with a washer and dryer. Laundry soap and dryer sheets are also provided for your convenience. Along with a clothes iron and ironing board. A tip for the laundry area: leave the blacklights on for a little bit and then turn them off when it gets dark to see the walls hidden features :) The black light paintings were donated by a previous guest. Donelle Gale of pppaintpours.com. Also found on facebook :-D :-)

--A full bathroom has been recently updated with tile and continues to sport some fun "Rocky and Bullwinkle" decorations. (true, Rocky and Bullwinkle wasn't created in the 90s but, they were still pretty prevalent while growing up then) Equipped with full bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, a hair dryer, some complementary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, emergency toiletries, and some band-aids and salve in case anything is forgotten at home. Also some beach towels/sheets for those hot summer days where there's nothing better than a day at the beach and a dip in the lake:). The tub also has some cute flowers and bubbles decorating the walls and anti-slip properties on the floor of the tub. There is also a drain plug if a bath was desired.

--The full usable kitchen has a "Friends" inspired theme from the purple and faux brick walls, teal cabinets and shelves, hanging pots over the stove, and the "Friends" inspired magna doodle art on the fridge to name a few. It is also equipped with dining ware, cookware, and some small storage containers for guest use. Dish washing and cleaning products can be found under kitchen sink with a first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher.
A complement of complementary food (mac-n-cheese, raman noodles, assorted cereals, pop-tarts) and drink (coffee, tea, hot cocoa) items can be found on the shelves above the counter. Just a tip for the kitchen, unfortunately the only things we are keeping in the refrigerator at the moment are some single-serve coffee creamers, filtered water for the Keurig and coffee maker, and a few bottled waters for personal convenience. So in order to fully enjoy some of the complementary food items like the mac-n-cheese and the cereal we recommend milk and butter be brought:) If needed there is a Meijer 3 min away for any grocery needs:)

--A small adjustable dining table with 4 chairs are also in the kitchen area. Surrounded by friends inspired decor. A perfect place to enjoy a meal and throw some "Friends" on the TV on the kitchen counter!

--The living room area has a slight "Simpson's"/ game room theme going and is all about having fun and relaxing. Starting with the medium size bean-bag chair :P. It is loaded full of different types of games (card, board, bop-it, Simon, a Simpsons arcade cabinet, and several different consoles( including a recently added N64 and Sega ) . As well as a good size TV, and 90s themed magazines for some easy chill time.

--There is a semi-sheltered patio area between the house and garage (This area has upcoming upgrades planned) and a small yard area that is partially sectioned off just for guests. : ) (this area also has some upcoming upgrades planned)
There are 2-3 steps to get into the house but after that every room is on the same level and has step-free access.

--Nearby (two min walk) there is Duffy Park where we have a soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, playground, and picnic areas.
-North Access Beach (usually a less busy area and not too crowded) is .7 mile, about a 12-15 min walk and only a 2 min drive. The parking here is around the base of the water tower. Then you follow the scenic trail and go down the sets of stairs to get to the beautiful sandy beach.
-Dunes Drive Public access is .6 mile. T
-Fifth Ave Beach is 1 mile, 3 min drive and has a beachhouse/snack shop, public bathrooms, playground, and picnic area.
-First Street Beach is 1.8 mile and a 6 min drive. This is the area where the fair will set up. Also near this beach are a couple playgrounds, baseball fields, basketball court, volleyball court, disk golf course, and a dog park.
-Manistee Golf and Country club 1.7 mile and a 5 min drive. Beautiful course and stunning views of lake Michigan.


There is a "guest service fee" if you look at the price breakdown, but that is the commission that Vrbo charges for using the Vrbo site and services (the host cannot do anything about this fee).

Pets are most welcome but, there is a $5/night per pet charge for furry companions :) ( This charge does NOT apply to Service animals) Please be respectful of property, don't allow your furry friends to soil, chew or dig the rugs, furniture, or doors, and please clean up after them. Thank you!

Because of several incidents, any soiling of rugs (pee, poop, vomit, large spills) by humans or pets will result in a 50$-110$ cleaning fee or possible replacement. Thank you!

We also ask that any smoking that takes place is done outside with the door closed behind you. That includes vaping and e-cigarettes.
If the home is left smelling like weed or smoke there will be a 100$ cleaning fee. This is a family friendly retreat, and we do our best to make sure all guests can enjoy a clean and comfortable environment, thank you for your help and consideration in this matter.
The rental agreement will be attached to the messaging when you book, stating that the guests will abide by the house rules and will be responsible for any damage or accidents that occur during the guests stay.

Also this season due to personal circumstances we will only be open to the 13th of September but will be back March 2027 :)

:) Thank You! We hope you get a chance to visit and enjoy "The Retro Retreat!" :)