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Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home

Beachfront vacation home near Lake Michigan

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About the neighborhood

Manistee

On the beach.Stay at this Manistee vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Manistee Lake and S.S. City of Milwaukee are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • S.S. City of Milwaukee - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Manistee Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ramsdell Theater - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 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.

Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home

Spacious Beachfront Family Home: Property ID # 370692. Sleep a maximum of 8 guests.

Elegant, spacious 5BR/4BA private beachfront home on Lake Michigan, sleeps 8. Chef’s kitchen, 2 kings w/ensuite baths; including in-law apt. w/ full kitchen. Deck, alfresco dining, bbq, office, WiFi, laundry, central AC & SmartTVs. This 3,500 - 4,000 sq ft lakefront home, mins from historic downtown Manistee, offers maritime ambiance/sunset views. A paradise for families/multi-family, boating/fishing enthusiasts, outdoorsy folks & long weekenders.

Living:

The bright, airy living room has vaulted ceilings, plush furnishings, a gas fireplace, SmartTV, beautiful built-ins, and extraordinary vistas overlooking the crystal-blue lake. The sunroom has vaulted shiplap ceilings and 270-degree water views. Office has a work desk, computer & futon.

Kitchen/Dining:

Enjoy stainless appliances, hardwood floors, pecan-hued cabinets & warm-tone granite countertops, complemented by cobalt walls & white trim. An island offers breakfast bar seating for three. Open design makes entertaining a breeze! A chef is never isolated. A dining table seats six. Sliding glass doors to the deck bring the views in. Gather for meals; grill fresh whitefish, sample local wines or cheeses, bake with cherries from local orchards. Make memories!

Bedrooms/Baths:

Main floor primary has deck access; upstairs primary/in-law apt. has a full kitchen & separate access door for privacy from the rest of the home. Two upstairs queen bedrooms include black-out curtains, great for groups with littles. Rhythms of waves will lull you to sleep.

- Primary Suite #1 (Main Floor) King
- Primary Suite #2: (2nd Floor) King
- Bedroom #3/Office: (Main Floor) Full futon
- Bedroom #4: (2nd Floor) Queen
- Bedroom #5: (2nd Floor) Queen

Outdoors:

Stroll the boardwalk from your deck to North Beach; a shallow, gradual shoreline with sugar-soft sand. The deck offers alfresco dining, gas BBQ, vibrant sunsets!

The home is mins from downtown Manistee, with its charming Victorian-era neighborhoods, historic Vogue Theater, and Riverwalk to the North Pier Lighthouse! Drive 12 mins to Little River Casino, 15 miles to Northern Natural Winery or 9 mins to Manistee Country Club for golfing! Outdoor activities abound; boating/fishing/hiking/cycling/x-country skiing! Thousands of acres of Huron-Manistee National Forest offer outdoor adventure.
Spring is fragrant with lilacs & cherry blossoms. Summer has fireflies, crickets, peepers & owls. Listen for sandhill cranes migrating. Nights are dark, stars are bright! Summer is filled with birdsong, milkweed & monarch butterflies. Autumn foliage is spectacular! Apples are crisp, cider mills & vineyards are plentiful. When snow falls, winter quietude is majestic. Snowmobile trails beckon. Northern Lights glisten.

The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:

- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties
- Attentive responses to inquiries
- Exceptionally detailed cleaning
- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals
- Properly stocked amenities
- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience

If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right.

Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.

ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.

DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.

Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.

For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

370692

Frequently asked questions

How close is Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.9 mi (8-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Little River Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home to downtown Manistee?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Manistee.

Exquisite Private Lake Front Family Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eveleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very clean and modern with a great location and beach, perfect size for our multi-generational visit. The town of Manistee had things to do and places to eat. We were also able to easily rent a paddleboard for the week.
Beautiful sunsets from the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

phillip c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well maintained. The few issues from our last stay (burned out light bulbs, dirty carpet, dirty oven) at this property, were resolved. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week

This is a beautiful setting on Lake Michigan and a very comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family week on the Lake

We had a great week with our adult children and family. The property manager was prompt and pleasant responding to any questions or requests that we had. Great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

phillip c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great house, very nice private beach. On a quiet street. Lot’s of birds and butterflies. Manistee has everything you might need. Well worth the rental cost.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay Sept 2023

The Property is Beautiful, and being on Lake Michigan was kinda cool few days but warm the others. Really enjoyed the Town was a lot of neat shops. Would recommend the property to stay at.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

The house does not disappoint. It was clean and comfortable for our large group. We had terrible weather for June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet on the lake

Great place to hang with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO ever

We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this trip, and we cannot wait to rent again next summer! Everything was just perfect and property manager so helpful and welcoming to us. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

Liked: Cleanliness

As promised

This is a great property and management was very responsive. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irma B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Didn’t want to go home

The house was absolutely comfortable and clean. The location was awesome. Everything was in the house that made it feel like home. We will be returning here again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Our stay was fantastic. We had two couples and plenty of room for all of us. The home was clean and had plenty of cooking and entertaining space. We grilled out every night and enjoyed the views from the patio door. We will definitely stay again. Very easy check in and out process. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022