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Near Downtown & Beaches! Dogs Stay for Free!
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Manistee, MI
- Place, Manistee County Historical Museum10 min walk
- Place, Manistee Lake15 min walk
- Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse18 min walk
- Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
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Near Downtown & Beaches! Dogs Stay for Free!
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About the area
Manistee
Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on a river. Manistee Municipal Marina and Orchard Beach State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking.

Manistee, MI
What's nearby
- Manistee County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Ramsdell Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Manistee Riverwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Manistee Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Little River Casino Resort - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Painted Lady Saloon - 4 min drive
- Culver’s - 5 min drive
- China Buffet - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susannah H.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful beach getaway
Susannah H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris K.
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, super close to downtown
Chris K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
31 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Amy P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa F.
18 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Melissa F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen P.
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Manistee Visit
Stephen P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlie D.
24 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College Buddies Weekend
Charlie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Grant T.
20 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home by the river
Grant T.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara M.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Sara M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susannah H.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vaca cottage near everything
Susannah H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bianca T.
16 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet Friendly Family Vacation
Bianca T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn T.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home base
Kathryn T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Mary Beth D.
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Communication and Squeaky Clean!
Mary Beth D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Corey S.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Corey S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather
28 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Heather
Verified
4/10 Poor
Charlotte B.
15 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Charlotte B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzzanne S.
13 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, Great Location
Suzzanne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret C.
31 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Margaret C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mauro Y.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Comfortable
Mauro Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heidi C.
14 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Manistee
Heidi C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Carl F.
24 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation in manistee
Carl F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin T.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location spot with plenty of space
Caitlin T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
David L.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
David L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Amy B.
19 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Good not great
Amy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Chad & Brooke Schmidt
We love the charming city of Manistee and enjoy coming here to experience everything the town has to offer! We wanted to own a home where we could share it with others so they too can have the same experiences!
Blue Roof Retreat is that just for us. We've put a lot of love and care into the home to make it a wonderful place for a relaxing getaway. The location is perfect and the neighborhood is nice and quiet.
We're excited to make plenty more family memories and are happy to be able to offer Blue Roof Retreat for you to make memories in as well. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay perfect.
Blue Roof Retreat is that just for us. We've put a lot of love and care into the home to make it a wonderful place for a relaxing getaway. The location is perfect and the neighborhood is nice and quiet.
We're excited to make plenty more family memories and are happy to be able to offer Blue Roof Retreat for you to make memories in as well. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay perfect.
Why they chose this property
Our cozy home is located just minutes from downtown Manistee and 5th Ave Beach making it the perfect location to take in everything!
We LOVE going to 5th Ave Beach and spending the whole day there. Also, going downtown is fun to explore the shops, art galleries, and restaurants.
We LOVE going to 5th Ave Beach and spending the whole day there. Also, going downtown is fun to explore the shops, art galleries, and restaurants.
What makes this property unique
Beautifully decorated in a nautical theme to make you feel as if your part of the city of Manistee and the rich maritime history.
Languages:
English
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