Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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3
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Bathrooms
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2
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House Rules
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No pets allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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8
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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9998780
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Welcome to your perfect Manistee retreat! This updated home puts the absolute best of the city right at your fingertips. You are highly walkable to First Street Beach (voted Michigan's #1 beach two years running!) and downtown; both are just minutes away. Plus, you are mere steps from the stunning Riverwalk where you can watch the freighters coast by and see stunning sunsets!
Whether you're hitting the sand or exploring the town, you will love coming home to this comfortable, amenity packed space.
The Space - it's quite large
- Room to Relax: Enjoy two separate living spaces! Hang out in the main living room off the kitchen, or send the kids to the front TV/media room for movie night.
- Eat In: The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep and includes a drip coffee maker to jumpstart your mornings.
- Outdoor Living: End your beach days by relaxing around the outdoor firepit or grilling up dinner on the gas grill.
Sleeping Arrangements
- Master Bedroom: King Bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: Twin-over-Queen Bunk and Twin bed with trundle
- Bonus: Queen Sleeper sofa in the TV room
Amenities Included
- Fast and secure Wi-Fi with high speed Internet & Smart TVs for streaming
- Central Air Conditioning and low to high speed ceiling fans in all bedrooms
- Bed linens, bath towels, and a starter set of paper products
Explore Manistee & Beyond
- First Street Beach & Downtown: Just a few minutes' walk to the sand, shopping, and local dining!
-The Riverwalk: Mere steps from your front door, perfect for a scenic evening stroll where you can watch gorgeous sunsets as the sun skirts by the North Pierhead Lighthouse
- Little River Casino: Only 6 miles away for gaming and entertainment.
- Northern Natural Winery: A quick 15-minute drive to enjoy local tastings and Summer concerts.
- Scenic Highway M-22: This iconic, breathtaking route begins right here in Manistee! Take a gorgeous drive north to explore the coastal town of Frankfort (45 mins) and the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (1hr 15 mins).
Year-Round Outdoor Adventure
- World Class Fishing: Charter a boat on Lake Michigan for trophy king salmon and lake trout, or head to the wilds of the Manistee River for some of the best steelhead, brown trout, and coho salmon fishing in the country.
- Abundant Hiking and Kayaking. Hike the North Country Trail or Kayak the Manistee, Platt, or Pine Rivers.
- Golf at Manistee National, Arcadia Bluffs, or at the very close by Manistee Country Club.
- Winter Skiing or Snowmobiling: Hit the powder! You're perfectly positioned just a scenic 35 to 40 minute drive from the amazing slopes at both Caberfae Peaks and - - Crystal Mountain, or cross-country ski any of the numerous local trails.
There's so much more to do, and we cover all of that in documentation found at the house.
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.
Manistee is home to this vacation home. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park. Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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