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The Reverie Retreat
The Reverie Retreat
Historic and award winning
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pere Marquette River
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Scottville, MI
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Mason County Theme-2nd floor

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Suite & Bathroom-2nd floor

1 King Bed

The Cyan Room-2nd floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

The Poppy Room-2nd floor

2 Single Beds

White Vintage Attic-3rd floor

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet

2nd floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bathroom-3rd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan

The Reverie Retreat is located in beautiful Scottville, home of the famous Scottville Clown Band, and just 10 minutes from Ludington, located on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The Retreat is a place to create memories, connect, rest and to find a restorative soul adventure. Open to business retreats, and workshops, along with family vacation rental. For vacation rental we have a two night minimum stay. The nightly rate is based on our six guest minimum and there would be additional guest rate for beyond six guests.

The retreat is a historical award winning Edwardian-style home built in 1909. The home features five bedrooms of which four are located on the second and one on the third floor and can accommodate sleeping for up to 13 people.

It is located just one block north of US 10 and a mile east of US 31.

Includes:
Free WIFI
Computer Station
Air Conditioning
Back Patio
Linens/Towels
Full kitchen stocked with basics
Plates/Glasses/Cooking Utensils etc.
Coffee Pots
Keurig
Luggage Racks
Laundry
Jacuzzi tub in master suite

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guests w/kids agree to special care historic home.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Must share details prior to reserving.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets due to allergies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside in back yard.
Place luggage on luggage racks not on bed quilts. Thank you!
No smoking and no pet policy in historic home.
Cleaning fee for towels and linens. Enjoy your stay!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1335998vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must share details prior to reserving.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Scottville

Scottville is home to this holiday home. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Scottville, MI

What's nearby

  • Pere Marquette River - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 35 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 37 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪North Country Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan located?

Situated in Scottville, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pere Marquette River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Amber Elk Ranch. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with lots of beds for a large group or family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with everything we needed! Would absolutely stay again, plenty of space for our 12 person family. The huge dining room table was especially appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Back in time.

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Karen! We are grateful that you choose to stay with us during this special time. Thank you for sharing this feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had great stay and the owner was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us during your time here for the wedding celebration. We appreciate the note.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Korinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our wedding party stay here with us for our wedding week and could not imagine a better place to stay. I would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Korinne! Thank you for choosing to stay with us during such a special time in your life. We wish all the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey B.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and being just a short drive to the Ludington beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Hailey...Thank you for sharing about the quiet neighborhood and short drive to Lake Michigan. We are glad you found us and choose to stay with us. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly it was probably undersold. This is a great, huge place to stay with everything thoughtfully provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space worked well for our group. Check in was seamless and host is responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Peggy...Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Glad that your whole group had room to be together and that you could enjoy your time. Come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

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

Perfect family getaway

Everything was wonderful! The host was very responsive and the property was just as described. There was plenty of room for our family and we all had a great time. Ludington is only a short drive away and we all enjoyed exploring the town and the beach. We’d love to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Katherine! Thank you for sharing some of the details of your trip. Please come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil V.

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

Beautiful Historic Home

Our group really enjoyed our stay here. The spacious living areas, many beds, large backyard, and numerous personal touches all made for a great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share about your stay. We appreciate you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a big group (we had 8 with plenty of space for more). Short drive to Ludington (where our wedding event was). Town is fine—decent diner and gas station walking distance from house. Would definitely go back if in the area again. Property owner was excellent with communication and always quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Great for a large group.

We loved the lots of places to sleep and hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thank you, Patrick! Thanks for including us in your celebration. Congrats to you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee K.

Fantastic weekend stay

The property was just as advertised, clean, beautiful, and comfortable for our large group. There were several amenities there to make our stay comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Aimee, Glad you enjoyed your summer getaway with us. Thank you for taking the time to share this. We appreciate you and hope you come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessie R.

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

The Reverie

Had a great time at our stay. Lots of space to hang out with our family. Comfy beds and a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Tessie and family! Thank you for choosing to stay with us. You packed in a lot of fun things to do during this time. We are glad you had such a great time. Come back soon. ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julius M.

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

Bachelor Party

Becky was very helpful and responsive during the whole process and communicated with me with lots of details that helped our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Family Vacation

We loved our stay! The house is so pretty. We hung out on that huge front porch and just enjoyed our time together. Memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2025
Lisa....thank you for sharing about your stay!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Danny W.

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

Nice family site

Great place, and 20 minutes to Ludington and Lake Michigan. The dining room table was awesome for games and meals for the 12 in our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Hello Danny! Thank you for this review. I am wondering if you the one star you left meant to be a different rating? We glad your group of 12 felt comfortable and you were close to our beautiful lakeshore! Come back again sometime. Thank you for the taking the time to share.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Great House!

This was a great place to stay for our getaway. Great rooms. Our contact for the property was very helpful and responded quickly. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Mark thank you for taking the time to share some comments. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and are glad you had a great time. Please come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

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

Blast from the past

Very cute house, lots of room to spread out. Shower pressure good, excellent AC. Nice to have the Keurig. We used the outdoor grill, which was a plus. About 10 minute drive to beach, Meijer nearby, if you need something. Pretty quilts on beds
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Cynthia! Thank you for sharing about your stay. Glad that you stayed cool in the summer heat, and enjoyed the grilling area too. Also glad you appreciated the quilts. Come back soon. Thank you chosing to stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kym w.

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

GREAT HOUSE

PERFECT FOR A GATHERING OF FRIENDS
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Hello Kim! Thank you for vistiing. Comeback soon. Appreciate the kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation. The house was so beautiful and historic. Sitting on that huge front porch drinking coffee in the morning was so calming. We spent most of our time there. The back yard games were a hit also. Lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Lisa thank you for finding us. We are glad you made memories on the porch and had fun with the yard games. We appreciate you and the time you took to share. Come back soon. It's lovely in the fall too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

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

Very comfortable

Easy to rent, pay, and good communication. Excellent historic property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Marcia it was great to work with you before and during your trip. Thank you for choosing to stay with us to spend time with family. Please come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

Wonderful lodging choice

This is a terrific house for a family summer vacation. Ten-year-old grandson loved exploring all the rooms. Owner is gracious, great to work with. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
Hello Bonnie! Thank you for the sweet note. We are glad you stayed with us and had such a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

This was AMAZING!!!!

Our family stayed at this property for the Ludington Gus Macker weekend like we go to every year except this time we decided on staying under one roof and it was the best decision we made. This place was phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Rachel...Thank you for the kind words. Glad you all decided to stay under one roof for this fun event in our area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis Y.

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

Summer vacation

We all had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Phyllis....We are so grateful you found us and had a great time. Thank you for sharing. Come back soon!

About the host

Hosted by Becky Alway

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Becky and Rob Alway, along with their two daughters, have lived in western Michigan all of their lives. Like the Reverie Retreat, they also live in a historic home just a few blocks away.

Why they chose this property

The Reverie Retreat was built in 1909 and originally owned by John and Catherine Mack. Mr. Mack owned a general store in Scottville, in partnership with Justus Stearns, one of the most famous lumber barons of the Great Lakes region.

What makes this property unique

The Edwardian style house is one of three "mansions" that were built in Scottville in the early 20th century. The other two homes remain, just a few short blocks away. The Reverie Retreat features five bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a canopy king bed and hot tub in its own private bathroom.

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