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Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!

Beach vacation home with kitchen in Germfask

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Dining
Interior
TV, fireplace, books, offices
3 bedrooms, desk, free internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61136 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Germfask, MI
  • Place, South Manistique Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kennedy Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Stuart Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Germfask

On the beach.Stay at this Germfask vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of South Manistique Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Stuart Lake. Kennedy Lake is within 6 miles (10 km) and Manistique River Roadside Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • South Manistique Lake - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Kennedy Lake - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Stuart Lake - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Manistique River Roadside Park - 14 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive - 12.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪bryants highbanks restaurant and lounge - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬6 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.

Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!

Your serene Upper Peninsula escape is here at this cozy 3-bed, 1.5-bath home in Germfask. Sitting right on Big Manistique Lake and a short drive from Lake Michigan, this charming vacation rental hosts the perfect setting for the family or friends to seamlessly unwind. Cook meals in the modern kitchen, watch movies on the Smart TV, and bask in the outdoors with a barbecue or bonfire. Then, get out on the water, see destinations like the Pictured Rocks, and go dog sledding in the winter!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Lakefront | Pool Table | Washer & Dryer

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private deck, dock access, gas & charcoal grills, fire pit, yard, kayaks, beach chairs
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, electric fireplace, board games, books, beverage cooler, farmhouse dining table, shower/tub combo
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 1 step to enter, bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor, no A/C
PARKING: Ample driveway parking, RV/trailer parking allowed

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKES + TRAILS: Manistique Lake (on-site), South Manistique Lake (2 miles), Seney National Wildlife Refuge (9 miles), Lake Michigan (22 miles), Newberry State Forest Area (30 miles), Lake Superior (48 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures (21 miles), Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park (31 miles), Oswald’s Bear Ranch (32 miles), Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours (34 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (42 miles), Munising (52 miles), Mackinaw City (73 miles), Marquette (94 miles)
AIRPORT: Chippewa County International Airport (79 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not offer A/C
- NOTE: While there are bedrooms and bathrooms on the 1st floor, there is 1 step up to the front door and stairs to access the laundry machines and pool table

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,136 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 and a first aid kit
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

486705

Frequently asked questions

Does Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How much does it cost to stay at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! on Jul 12, 2026 start from $375, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! to the beach?

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

Does Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! to downtown Germfask?

This vacation home is 7.5 mi away from Germfask.

Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, quiet, comfortable, and a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place to stay. We loved the home and the location!!! It was perfect for our family vacation. The lake is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very comfortable and quite. The kitchen was well equipped and had awesome veiw of the lake. Would highly recommend for a relaxing fiahing or water get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family UP Getaway

Perfect family getaway! This was centrally located to all the tourist things we wanted to do. Lake was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had a great time staying here. Very good central location to explore the Upper Peninsula. Lake and cottage are fantastic. Host was extremely nice and helpful on what’s to offer in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Motorcycling the UP

Our stay was very pleasant and comfortable at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend this VRBO to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and inviting

Very cozy and inviting lake house. Had a wonderful stay. Felt very comfortable and relaxing, the scenery and the area was beautiful. Communication was perfect. Hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful time

Our family went to stay in Curtis for a wedding. We didn’t have a lot of time to enjoy all the amenities of the cottage, but it was nice to have them for an option. The place was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Trish was easy to communicate with, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

royann d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeview getaway

It's nice tucked away and very quiet place to stay. Clean and newly redone it appears. Great for a peaceful getaway or kayaking and seeing local upper peninsula sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, beautiful property, and fun lake!

We had a great relaxing stay here--the lake was beautiful, the dock was so nice. The kayaks were a huge hit (but bring life jackets!) and the house was perfect. My kids really loved the fireplace and the TV with streaming services too. Games on the table was a wonderful extra touch. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Are stay was really good. This is a great base location to check out the UP of Michigan. Had a great time and the house was nice. Only drawback was it was the hottest week of the year up there and the house doesn’t have AC. Most of the time it is not necessary in northern mi. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UP

Fall colors
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful

Clean, perfect except broken pool stick prevented use of table
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Wonderful Home

We had a lovely stay on the lake. On the property we saw all kinds of wonderful wild life including hummingbirds, deer, and turkeys. The view of the lake is peaceful and the sunsets are very pretty. The night sky was gorgeous with a zillion stars. We spent a lot of time out and about but could have easily spent the whole week on the deck. One warning though the walk down to the water is very steep. It makes for a lovely view but is not fun to walk up or down for grandma.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional lake side home and hosts .

Our experience couldn't have been better. No hassle check in, beautiful clean home, super comfortable beds, modern appliances and a superb view of lake. Trees screening the borders of the property provide privacy, The wrap-around deck provide lots of room for lake watching and having an on site laundry is a great convenience. We did laundry while we played pool. The village of Curtis is picturesque and friendly,the locally owned stores provide most essentials and a Dollar General is a mile and a half away. It would be hard to find a better U.P. getaway or more accommodating hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Comfy, Cozy and Welcoming

Let me just begin by saying the photos do not do this rental justice. It’s so much cuter in person and just perfect. Everything was clean. There is a relaxed/inviting feel to the decor that makes you feel at home once you enter. There were lots of little extras since the photos were taken that didn’t go unnoticed and were appreciated. The view of the lake is priceless. The owner and host were both very friendly, welcoming, easy to deal with and took time to respond to our questions about snowmobiling and ice fishing in the area. We hope to make this an annual weekend. Highly recommend renting (just not my weekend – LOL).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Wonderful Home

We had a lovely stay on the lake. On the property we saw all kinds of wonderful wild life including hummingbirds, deer, and turkeys. The view of the lake is peaceful and the sunsets are very pretty. The night sky was gorgeous with a zillion stars. We spent a lot of time out and about but could have easily spent the whole week on the deck. One warning though the walk down to the water is very steep. It makes for a lovely view but is not fun to walk up or down for grandma.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025