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Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun loungers
Dining
4 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 131848 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee County Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manistee

Heart of Manistee.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Manistee County Historical Museum. Also, Ramsdell Theater is within half a mile (1 km) and Manistee Lake is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manistee County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ramsdell Theater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manistee Riverwalk - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Manistee Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown

Escape to Bofe-A-Dem-Shores, your perfect homebase for Manistee adventures! This newly remodeled beauty boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and sleeps 13 comfortably.

Location, Location, Location:
Walk to charming downtown shops and restaurants.
Bike or stroll to stunning Lake Michigan beaches.
Minutes from breweries, wineries, and fishing charters.
30ish minutes to skiing at Crystal Mountain & Caberfae Peaks.
10 minutes to Little River Casino and nearby golf courses.
1 hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes
1.5 hours to vibrant Traverse City.

Relax in Comfort & Style:
- Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals.
- Spacious dining table ideal for gatherings.
- Large screen TVs in living room, primary bedroom and bunkroom.
- Relaxing patio with fire pit for cozy evenings.
- Game-filled bunk room keeps kids entertained.
- Pack-n-play, stroller, and booster seat for families.
- 4 adult bikes available for exploring.
- NEW mini splits for AC

2 coffee makers (including a Keurig) for your caffeine fix.
Stress-free check-in and responsive hosts.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,848 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi (5-min drive) from First Street Beach and 6.7 mi (13-min drive) from Manistee County Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Little River Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown to downtown Manistee?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Manistee.

Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time! It is a nice house, and the location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay here this past weekend. The host was very communicative and helpful leading up to the trip. There was lots of room for all of our group. The host was having a little issue with bees but was quick to let me know and we weren’t bothered at all. This house is extremely close to downtown which made it very easy to walk everywhere. Very good food and cute shops downtown as well. We also enjoyed all the fall colors on our walks downtown or by the river. Overall very successful weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Close to downtown. Very comfortable for large group. Loved the decor which made it feel homey.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was great. It was close to the beach, had plenty of room, amenities were excellent. Clean, comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue R., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in Manistee for a family reunion. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the home, comfortable beds, anything you would want/need was in the home. Easy check in, great communication with the host, I would highly reccomend this home/host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and town! Had perfect weather for exploring and enjoying the close beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

This home was just what my family needed. The home was nicer than even the photos. The owners had everything there to make it a cozy little get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Great place! Stocked with everything you'll need; including Q-Tips and cottonballs.Queen mattress in upstairs room by itself was reported to be thin and couple rolled to center; could be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice House

It was a really nice house, with an excellent location to Lake Michigan. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I love this house. This is the 2nd time we have stayed. Saw a freighter come through was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect size for our group of 8

Finding comfortable accommodations for a group of 8 adults isn't always easy. This property is in an excellent location and offered plenty of space for our large group. We had everything available to make our long weekend stay comfortable.With only a couple of extra questions for our host, she was prompt in her responses and follow up.If we're back in Manistee we'll likely look for this spot again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Holiday

My family stayed here from Dec 20 to Jan 3 and had a fantastic time being together. The host was terrific and super responsive. She had decorated the house for us with a Christmas tree and all. She also left us several very thoughtful gifts and went above and beyond to make us comfortable and happy. We enjoyed our time there and had a terrific time with each other. It was our favorite holiday together. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for fishing and golfing trip

Worked perfect for us. The rental is an older house that was nicely updated inside. 3 separate bedrooms and 5 beds in a bonus room worked great for our guys group of 8. Only heads up is a heads up on the climb up the stairs it has a lower ceiling so don’t bump your head. Door into bonus attic room is small but worked great for us. No complaints. This worked great for us and was next door to the marina we used. Nice outside patio we chilled on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place- Close to Town

We had a great stay! The big room upstairs was so fun for our young kids. The location is perfect- close to town and a short drive/long walk to the beach. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fisherman salmon

Great place to stay very comfortable and enjoyable the home was very nice and had all amenities u could ask for i will definitely be there again in the future . cant go wrong cant go wrong
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Everything

Short walk to town and riverwalk/fishing. Quick drive to 2 different beaches. House had everything we needed and space for our families. Host was great to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great house to socialize during our golf trip, everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well appointed home near many beach towns.

Lovely home. Great home base to travel to many Lake Michigan towns and attractions. The owner was so great at always answering our questions.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

We Love to R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work "Vacation"

This house worked great for our work crew! We have a remodeling job on the area and this house was a great alternative to a hotel. We put the whole crew up in this house! The accommodations were very clean and tastefully decorated. The crew was very comfortable. The full kitchen allowed us to make meals for everyone, which saved us a lot of money. Check-in and Check-out was very simple and smooth. Host was quick at responding. Even the extra parking in back worked for all of our vehicles! Highly recommend - works great for a large group!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples Weekend

Place had plenty of room for our group of 8. Close to everything. Nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!

Responsive host and full amenities. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for exploring Manistee

We enjoyed the neat, comfortable house and the location. Plenty room for the 11 of us and downtown Manistee was a walk away. The kitchen was well stocked for making our meals and the games and toys helped keep the kids occupied. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Well appointed house met all of the needs for 6 dudes
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a guys trip!

The place was very nice and had everything we could have asked for! Lots of room for our large group (12 in total!) It was very clean and they had plenty of towels and linens for our stay. Carmen was very responsive with any questions and concerns and even left us a thank you note for when we arrived! The location made downtown Manistee a very easy 13 minute walk and made for a great place for couples. Thanks again for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Manistee House

We just spent 8 days in Manistee for a family fishing vacation. The home was very spacious and comfortable. The location was very close to downtown and the marinas. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023