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Private Lakefront Retreat-Quiet Getaway

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.
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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a bench, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a gray sofa set, a coffee table with a tray, and a fireplace.
A two-story house with a garage and a covered patio area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Free Soil, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room Lower Level

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4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Charlevoix Room Lower Level

1 King Bed

Guest Room Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest Bathroom Lower Level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Free Soil

Located in Free Soil, this holiday home is on the beach. Manistee National Golf Course and Manistee Municipal Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Free Soil, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 28 min drive - 37.9 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 32 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 49 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 58 min drive - 85.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delaney's Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sauble River Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Docs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪4 and 14 Sandtrap Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ma and Pa's Gluten Free Cafe & Mini Golf - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront Retreat-Quiet Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Lakefront Retreat-Quiet Getaway?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Lakefront Retreat-Quiet Getaway on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$2,539, 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 much is parking at Private Lakefront Retreat-Quiet Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakefront Retreat-Quiet Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Retreat-Quiet Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront Retreat-Quiet Getaway located?

This Free Soil holiday home is on the beach, steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Manistee National Golf Course and Gun Lake. Tainer Lake and Bear Wallow Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the ideal vacation spot for our family including adult children and grandchild. The spacious home and layout was perfect to give everyone the space they needed. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for cooking with all the yummy ingredients from the local farmers market. We will definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Six of us were in town for our niece’s wedding and this place was perfect for us. Everything about this place showed that the owners wanted us to have a great time. The house was very clean, had very comfortable beds, the kitchen was awesome and having two separate places to have a fire was very nice. The six of us agree we would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautiful, clean and plenty of space for our 3 different families with 4 small children. It is well stocked with so much kitchen, bathroom and laundry use. We loved playing on the private beach area and going out on the canoes! It was perfect size for our 1-5 year old grandkids. Very prompt responses to any questions we had. The environment was very peaceful! We would definitely go back and stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!Our kids loved playing in the sand on the beach. Very nice and clean home.We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

Clean, nice amenities, and secluded. Easy access to lake and main road. Hosts very responsive. Fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms were much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great time at this beautiful property. It is very quiet and serene. Everything you could need was provided in the house. The deck has amazing views and hummingbird visitors. We utilized the canoes and caught some BIG bluegill. Ludington and Manistee are not too far away but we spent most of the time at the house. I highly recommend this property. Thanks for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome home!

Our family had a great time at this beautiful home. Lots of room and was just as described in the listing. Grandkids liked going in the canoes and 2 sets of washer/dryers was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house

We had a wonderful time at this property over new years. We had everything we needed for a relaxing time - tranquility, comfy beds and couches, fully stocked kitchen and cozy fireplace. The hosts were responsive and helpful and the neighbors were friendly. We highly recommend this stay and would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2024
So glad you liked it, thank you for your kind remarks. David & Diane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house on quiet lake. Spent time on the water with canoes provided. Close to Manistee, Ludington and Arcadia. Enjoyed time on the deck overlooking the lake. Relaxing week with family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway with all the comforts and more!

It was a beautiful property on a quiet lake. Loved the deal and waterfront. Great spot to cook with family and enjoy time together. David was very communicative and accommodating. We really appreciated them helping us out with a last minute booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you Kim, so glad we were able to accommodate you and your family. Congratulations on your new endeavor and we hope you'll consider joining us again in the future. David & Diane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at yogi’s hideaway for this year’s summer vacation. The house was immaculate and clean. My husband and I stayed in the master suite and the bathroom, walk-in closet and laundry combo was awesome. We cooked almost every night and the house had all of the cooking utensils/pans that we needed. The lake was so peaceful. We really enjoyed the large deck as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hethski Review

Amazing lake view, interior Immaculate, very well kept and owners have excellent communication. Nice touches with outdoor patio and canoe s. The only recommendations are that there should be beach chairs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

Stayed here for 3 nights. House is beautiful and great location. Everything was provided for . Kitchen came with all the appliances needed for the stay. Plenty of towels in bathrooms. Overall, it was pleasant to stay there and enjoy our time. The managers were very nice and fast in replying back when we had a question. Hopefully we can come back again with our kids. They loved and enjoyed the lake .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. We appreciate you staying at our place. You were officially our first guest and we love that you took such great care of our home. We look forward to hosting you guys again. David & Diane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, relaxing setting.

We enjoyed this beautiful, well appointed home on Lake Hoag as our headquarters for a week of family vacation. We ate nearly all our meals on site, enjoyed the waterfront location for fishing, canoeing, and swimming, and loved early mornings and evenings on the back deck in the midst of the beauty of the Manistee National Forest. It was an easy drive to Ludington beaches, their Children's Museum and bowling as well as to the Manistee beaches and grocery. We went to Hamlin Beach State Park one afternoon and rented a pontoon to explore Hamlin Lake and sand dunes another day. We highly recommend this VRBO for a fun and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!!!

We were all extremely impressed with the home. The view was beyond breathtaking. The house was very clean. There were plenty of towels for all of us. We all loved how secluded it felt. The kids liked that there was a separate living room for them to relax. Also, having a washing and dryer on each floor was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2023
Thank you Leah, we're so glad you came and thrilled that it worked out for you and your family. We love how well you cared for our home and truly hope that you'll come stay again. David & Diane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Team Summer 2024

We had a wonderful week at Hoags Lake. The house was the perfect fit for our two families. We had 9 people total and there was plenty of space for all of us. We spent the week hanging out by the water, fishing, riding around in the canoes. The weather was perfect for evening fires in the fire pits. We loved how secluded the lake was, but also how close we were to town if we needed anything. We had a great week and would love to stay again if we are ever in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words Erin, we loved hosting you and hope to see you back again. We too love it, so cool. It gets harder and harder to leave every time we go there. David & Diane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding!

Lakeside property with wonderful amenities! This private home is nestled in amongst the trees by Manistee National Forest, with a sandy beach for access to a beautiful lake. The property is well equipped for cooking/grilling, canoeing/fishing, and indoor/outdoor games! The owners are very responsive to any questions or needs!! We would love to return as our family had a wonderful time, especially canoeing, swimming, and catching fish!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional!

From start to finish we were absolutely impressed by our stay. I had a couple questions for the hosts which were responded to right away. They were great with communication and suggesting some fun places in the area to go to. As for the house, you can tell it’s newly built and very well kept! There was more than enough room for all of us to be able to spend time together, but also to have a little alone time to read. The view of the lake was perfect in the morning while we were enjoying coffee. Overall, this house is a 10 out of 10! We will be back to visit as soon as we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home!

We have 3 couples that plan a fall trip every year. This was the 10th year. We had a wonderful time sitting around the fire table out on the deck laughing and sharing old and new stories. The house is beautiful along with the view of the lake. Very quiet and serene. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you will need. The furnishings throughout the house are new and comfortable. The owners were very quick to respond when we had questions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

We had a great time at this home. It had plenty of space for 12 people from three families. The kids enjoyed sleeping together in the bunk room. Everything was brand new and so clean. Kitchen was fully stocked with all we could have needed, as well as plenty of soap/shampoo, dishwasher and laundry pods, and condiments in the fridge. All nice touches that we appreciate when traveling. David and Diane were very responsive and kind enough to suggest beach spots before we arrived. The only minor suggestion would be to add a walking path from the front yard down to the back yard for beach access so that you don't have to go through the house. Would love to stay again if we're ever in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words and the 5 Star review. We truly appreciate how kind you guys were to our home and how well you cared for it. We truly look forward to your next stay, you guys are welcome anytime! David & Diane
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