Bring the entire family for an unforgettable week on Lake Michigan. With three separate floors, each with it's own kitchen and bathrooms, it's the perfect place for a multi-family vacation. Beautiful views, private lake-frontage and an adjoining extra lot.
Bellavita: Spend your summer vacation in this one-of-a-kind, Lake Michigan cottage in Manistee. The home, being intentionally built as a generational home will give you the privacy and space you desire while being together as a family all under one roof. The home boasts 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 3 kitchens.
Please note this property has a seven night minimum stay, Saturday-Saturday.
INSIDE THE COTTAGE
When you walk into the home, you will enter on the main floor, and into the dining room, kitchen, and living area. A Queen bedroom and full bathroom are located off the main living area. A sitting room, with television, games, and books provides a walk-thru to the second bedroom, which includes both a Queen and Full bed with an adjoining bath and loft area. The loft features both a Full and Twin bed.
Floor two includes a second full kitchen, dining and living area with a pull-out Full sofa sleeper, and a private balcony accessible from both the kitchen and the outside. A bedroom with a Queen bed and two full bathrooms, one with a separate shower room and laundry facilities make it perfect for a second family.
Floor three is set up as a studio apartment with a third kitchen, living area with Full pull-out sofa sleeper, and full bath with shower/tub combo. A second laundry room is located on the 3rd floor.
Additional amenities include central air conditioning, secure wifi, and a pack n' play.
OUTDOOR SPACE
Enjoy the sunset from any of the amazing decks, including a completely separate wooden look-out over Lake Michigan. An original lake-side "boathouse" is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet morning by yourself or maybe even some yoga-open the windows and let the breeze blow through. Spend the day building sandcastles on the beach and splashing in Lake Michigan, or exploring the creek that runs alongside the home and into the lake.
You will have plenty of space to park and play in the additional grassy lot to the right of the home.
SLEEPING
The home sleeps 17. All bed linens and bath linens are provided.
Bedroom #1 – Queen, main 1st floor
Bedroom #2 – Queen & Full, main 1st floor
Bedroom #3 – Full & Twin, main floor loft
Bedroom #4 – Queen, 2nd floor
Living Room – Full pull-out sofa, 2nd floor
Bedroom #5 – Queen, 3rd floor
Living room – Full pull out sofa, 3rd floor
EATING
The main dining area located on the first floor will seat 10 at two adjacent tables and an additional five at the center kitchen counter bar. The main kitchen area is fully equipped with all cookware, dinnerware, utensils, and lots of extras like a waffle maker, blender, toaster, and food processor. A standard drip coffee pot is also conveniently located in each of the kitchens on every floor.
Check-In Time: 6pm
Check Out Time: 12noon
THE LOCATION
You will feel like you are away from it all on your own slice of Lake Michigan beach, but in reality, you are only a ten-minute drive to downtown Manistee. Manistee offers many restaurant options, breweries, shopping, and a beautiful river walk along the Manistee River out to Lake Michigan. There's plenty to explore should you choose to leave the comforts of this beautiful home and the convenience of your very own beach.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before the reservation date.
There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.
MANAGEMENT
We make it stress-free to stay with us! Check-in is a breeze; drive straight to your rental and let yourself in with a unique lock code. We'll send you all the information you need including directions, lockbox codes, and instructions so you'll be ready to rest, relax and rejuvenate!
All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy. Please note that guests are required to sign a rental agreement after booking.
Enjoy your Unsalted Vacation - free of stress, free of salt!
