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Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Large living room accommodates a group of friends or family
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement or Bunk room

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Historic wood build-in room

1 Queen Bed

White room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Beautiful bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning

Our home is a 1900’s historic charmer with updates for everyone (yep, air conditioning, high speed-wifi & big tv ;). Play games in our large backyard or finished basement, and is walking distance to the beach or restaurants - staying here is #morethanvacation.

Guests have exclusive access to enjoy the house (on one level), partial basement, back deck, and backyard area. *Note: The entire house has a separate one-bedroom apartment with a separate entrance & a deck available for booking. Reach out to me if you are interested in both areas.

Situated in a cute, historic neighborhood in downtown Manistee that’s easy and safe to walk with well-lit sidewalks, everyone around is so kind you'll think you are in the deep south. You are blocks away from 5th street beach, downtown Manistee and the canal for big-ship and drawbridge viewing :)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No third-party bookings without prior approval.
Must be kind to my neighbors, they are like family :)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Ramsdell Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Manistee Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Orchard Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bungalow - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning located?

This family-friendly Manistee holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are also within 15 minutes.

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. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felicia was a fantastic host who was very attentive to our stay and responded rapidly to our questions. Providing a meal for us for our first night was amazing and very appreciated! I heartily recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherm A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The back yard grill and fire pit were just what we needed and there was plenty of space inside too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

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

Clean and charming!

Very clean, plenty of space, great host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Family fishing trip

Great place, the host was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place! Great Communication! Great Hostess!

This was a great fit for us. Excellent communication on check in and check out. Loved our short visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

quaint home

everything was clean and so many little things were supplied to make our stay so convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

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

Perfect Fall weekend!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this charming home that is pristine clean, spacious and beautiful! The location is perfect for visiting the spectacular Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, and a few of the many wineries during a perfect Fall weekend while the foliage was in peak color. We also loved the spaghetti dinner items provided when we came back from a long day touring the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

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

Comfortable stay

This place was comfortable and nice for hanging out and having privacy. All of the things we wanted were available and it felt homey. The host was friendly and communicative. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM D.

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

Great Stay!

The first floor of this house was big, clean, and had VERY comfy beds. They left us coffee, creamers, sugar, and pasta with sauce, in case we wanted those....very kind and thoughtful. This was a VERY easy place to come and relax, I hope to return with all my 4 adult kids in the fall and use the back porch and fire pit. A + rental, thank you. PS we walked to town every day and explored the pubs, cute shops, and restaurants with tasty food. YUM
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Marvelous Manistee

The home was in a great location. It has a nice size kitchen. The bathroom is very narrow. The one bedroom is too small, it is pretty narrow around the bed. The living room was big and comfortable. The chairs are pretty low to get out of. The tv was all in spanish until we w able to find where to change it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the property. The location was ideal being close to everything we wanted to do in the area. Most importantly the home was clean. The host was wonderful and responded very quickly to any questions I had. We will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Family-Friendly House

We had a great time here--it was clean, cute, and the location was very good, walkable, or a quick drive to downtown or the lake. There is a nice yard and patio that we spent time on too. There is one fewer bed than the listing shows however, which inconvenienced us a bit, so that needs to be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Manistee

Charming house and perfect for our family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Good clean old house

Nice old house; owners did well providing towels, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

redwngz02

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

Last minute rental

We decided to extend our vacation by a day. The owner was very nice and even allowed us to check in early. Great location near the beach and the backyard is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurt d.

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

Manistee day away

The house worked really well for our family. We walked downtown for a nice meal and then experiences the river walk. The house is very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. The owner was very responsive as well. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

claire t.

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

Great location

The house had plenty of space for our group and we enjoyed grilling in the backyard. It was close to town and we were a few mins away from the beach and stores. I was surprised that one of the rooms was separated by a curtain instead of a door. We were just staying for one night so it worked out okay, I would want to have known that for a longer visit. The hosts had great communication during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Love the walk to downtown Manistee

Had a wonderful week with my husband and some family members at this great location, a 10 minute walk to downtown Manistee. We loved the activities in town and the great hikes nearby. Would definitely recommend this stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice and clean

I rented this property for three queen beds not knowing the one was a blow-up and if used couldn't use the bedroom door so i sleep on bottom bunk and my wife slept in livingroom if known would have not rented other than that great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Cozy

Cozy home. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Family cacay

Close to beaches and the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Base camp for kayak trip

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Girls weekend

The stay was amazing!! Very clean and great!! The linens were high end and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Arcadia Trip

Great place with lots of apace
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Golf trip

This was a nice place to stay, clean great communication with our hostess and she was very thoughtful with leaving a quick meal just in case we arrived late. (This absolutely put a smile on our faces). We all agreed we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Felicia McCranie

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My husband and I love to travel and have enjoyed using homeshare for our stays around the world. We have three adult children and are new to empty nesting but, are investing our energy in the fun home-sharing experience.

My husband and I are small business owners who run a digital marketing company and are preparing to launch a travel brand called More than Vacation.

Let our house become your temporary home where you can enjoy its rich history and modern amenities - our comfy spaces are sure to make your trip #morethanvacation :)

If you have any questions about our home, our amazing city or us, don't hesitate to reach out!

Why they chose this property

This property was built in 1900 and throughout the home and apartment, it was well-loved as was the previous homeowners. We wanted to maintain the integrity of the home's history, while keeping it relevant with added modern amenities like wifi, updated electrical, and self-check-in.

What makes this property unique

Special Perks include:
High-speed Wifi
Fans in rooms
Air conditioning
Washer and dryer
Lighted private deck with chairs
Parking on premises (one covered spot)
Great neighbors
Half a mile's walk to Lake Michigan's Fifth Street beach
Half a mile's walk to the canal and downtown Manistee

Languages:

English

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