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New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!

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A deck with outdoor furniture and a view of the beach.
A deck with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the beach.
A deck with a table and chairs, string lights, and a covered area with an umbrella.
A lodge with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by wooden benches.
A beach scene with a fire pit surrounded by benches, overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Manistique, MI
  • Place, Stony Point Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Indian Lake State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistique Central Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!

Welcome to Blue Water Retreat!
Imagine making memories with your family and friends in a quiet, secluded setting, with a peaceful stroll along 300 ft of your own private, pristine Lake Michigan beach front. Share campfire stories as you roast marshmallows under an open starry night sky. Bask in the seclusion of a woodland paradise, while relishing in quality time with those you hold most dear.
Beautiful family get-away perfectly set on approximately 11 acres of wooded peace and quiet with the added bonus of 300’ of pristine Lake Michigan beach. Nicely situated approximately 1 mile off the main road on a winding private drive of pines and hardwoods. The upstairs has an open concept living area with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Family room has a new 74” smart tv. Kitchen has a dish washer and is nicely stocked. House has heat and air conditioning along with a gas fireplace. The lower level family room also has a 74” smart tv. Game room area has a pool table and plenty of board games, puzzles, cards and books to keep all ages busy on those rainy days! There is a bedroom with a queen size bed plus a double size bunk bed located on this level. A new Queen size sleeper sofa will accommodate 2 more guests. There is also a full bathroom on the lower level. This lower level has a walk out to the beach and a cozy fire pit . We have a pack n play with memory foam mattress and high chair for any little ones. All towels, bedding and pillows included. A washer and dryer is located on the main level. House will accommodate 10-12 people.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3762356vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Manistique

Located in Manistique, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Manistique Lighthouse and Fayette Historic State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indian Lake State Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Manistique, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Point Golf Course - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Manistique Central Park - 21 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Palms Book State Park - 27 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 60 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! on 4 April 2027 start from NZ$3,562, 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 New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! located?

This family-friendly Manistique holiday home is located on a lake, 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hiawatha National Forest and Indian Lake State Park. Manistique Boardwalk and Indian 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Directions to the house were easy to follow, and the 5-minute drive through the woods to get back to the property was absolutely beautiful. The beachfront is clear, quiet, and very private. While the sand dune sits between the house and the sand, you still get a lovely view of the water. The best beach access is right out the basement, which made it super easy to store our towels, toys, and gear by the back door without cluttering up the living space.The home is elevated, so keep in mind there are quite a few stairs to negotiate, but having two garage parking spaces made unloading a breeze.Inside, the main suite is spacious, the mattresses are comfortable, and the kids loved the cute downstairs bedroom.We appreciated the extras - beach chairs, beach blanket, a cooler, books, and tons of games. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, and having a griddle available saved us from packing ours. We’d recommend this property in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thanks for the great review! So glad you enjoyed your stay here. Come and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay with all the amenities you can dream of.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicki M.

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

Beach resort !!

What a wonderful stay we had ! This is our second year staying here and it hasn’t disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfortable and roomy living space. Gorgeous, quiet location. Perfect family reunion space for us
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Glad you enjoyed yourselves! Come back again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations for our family of 8 in the Upper Peninsula area. The lakefront house was located near the town of Manistique, which had convenient stores and restaurants. We had fresh fish from Jensen's Fishery. Farmer's Market is open Wednesdays at 5 to 6:30pmThe drive to Pictured Rocks Cruise was a bit over an hour. It was a great way to view the National Seashore, and experience being on Lake Superior.Our children and grandkids loved the Lake Michigan experience. The house had plenty of activity options for the occasional rainy spell. Joni was responsive and displayed much thoughtfulness in having the house supplied with the little things. One example, every bedroom had a fan. Checkout requests were simple too.We voted Blue Water Retreat the best we have rented via Vrbo.For finding the house, use Google Maps, not the Waze app. Waze got us nearby, but not to the specific house.Say hello to the green frog that hung out on our deck two days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Come back and visit anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Beach house

Beautiful home, stunning private beach,secluded wooded property. Absolutely the best of the best. This home had every thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Great Family Getaway

What a beautiful and family friendly vacation home! It definitely exceeded our expectations!! Clean, well equipped from the kitchen , to the bathrooms and the bedrooms. Super easy check in and check out process as well. Looking forward to staying here again in the future !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house!

Loved our time here. Such a beautiful stay right on northern lake michigan. An hour from picture rock lake shore and 1.5 hrs from ferri to maxkinac island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2024
Glad you had a great time! Thanks for staying at Blue Water Retreat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

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

Spectacular Living

Seven sisters gathered once again to celebrate each other. This place was absolutely spectacular. We loved the indoor space and were wowed by the beauty of the beach. We are grateful to have the ability to enjoy each other's company surrounded by such natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2024
Anne, So glad you and your sisters were able to gather and have a wonderful time together! Come back to visit us any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherryann K.

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

Peaceful Retreat

What a wonderful property! The property is right on the beach and very secluded. We watched the beautiful sunrises every morning. Everything you need is here. We love the area and enjoyed the near by day trips to Pictured Rocks, Mackinac Island and Kitch-iti-kipi. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Beautiful lake front in UP

The property is gorgeous with a stunning view of the lake. The host has all accommodations: kayaks, life jackets, beach toys, beach chairs, etc. the host was very prompt with all questions. We loved staying at this property and our 7 and 5 year old boys loved it too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
So glad you and your boys enjoyed your stay with us! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great Place to Unplug

Host was very prompt with responding. The morning sunrises by the lake shore were beautiful and the peacefulness was greatly appreciated. This is a fantastic place to get away from busy schedules and unwind. We would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2024
John, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. It is definitely a great place to relax and take a little break from the hectic day to day life. Come back and visit us any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely phenomenal time from start to finish! The home and property are spectacular. We appreciated all the thoughtful amenities that were included. We traveled with 5 little kids who thoroughly enjoyed the lower level with all the toys and games and they loved the kids bedroom with the starry ceiling lights. The beach toys were greatly appreciated as we spent the majority of our heavenly 10 days down on the beautiful beach. The road to get to the cabin is a bit long and “rustic”, but that’s a tiny price to pay for the literal heaven that awaits you. We cannot wait to return next summer!
Heaven!
This is a view I would NEVER get tired of.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

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

A Lake Michigan Diamond!

Sandy Beach, kayaking, Spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The view of Lake Michigan is amazing. The home is beautiful, clean and spacious. You can’t beat it. Everyone had a fantastic time! This is a fantastic vacation getaway! Thank you Joni!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Doug, I’m so glad you had a wonderful vacation with your family. Thanks for staying with us. Come back to visit any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, this is a private and gorgeous waterfront home with direct beach access to Lake Michigan. House was clean as a pin and tastefully decorated. Beach had sugar soft sand and lake water was crystal clear. The inside and outside of the house was stocked with all the amenities needed for a fun, comfortable stay for all ages. There was plenty of room to spread out. We especially enjoyed the pool table, as well as the large deck which could have comfortably accommodated a dozen people. Joni was attentive and promptly responded to every inquiry we had. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We love the beach too! Come back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

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

Beautiful Beach

Before I arrived, Joni answered all of my questions within minutes. All of the appliances and outdoor grill are new and high quality. The beach is beautiful and easy to play in or just walk. The house is very secluded. The internet is fast! Television has lots of options. It is everything we expected!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Valerie, So glad you enjoyed your stay at Blue Water Retreat! Come back and visit any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Truly a Gem on Lake Michigan

This beautiful home has so much to offer. Incredible expansive sandy beach, quiet wooded property with lovely landscaping, beautiful sunrises, kayaking, and is loaded with amenities, We enjoyed bonfires every night while watching the sunset over Lake Michigan, witnessed a bald eagle soar over the beach, saw a spectacular full double rainbow over the lake after a rainstorm, and countless deer in the area. The property is so beautiful, I was able to capture so many wonderful senior pictures for my HS senior. The home was clean, kitchen fully stocked, and all bathroom / laundry / kitchen essentials were provided. The host was very courteous and responded quickly to messages. I can't wait to return to this gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us. Glad you enjoyed your time here. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

2 Words - Private Beach

We stayed at this rental June 21-27 for a family vacation. My daughter graduated high school and wanted to see Lake Michigan and we were lucky to find this gem! 8 of us total age ranges 43-12 and it was great for all of us. The lake water was too cold for adults but the kids didn’t care. Kayaks and billiards were a huge hit. The beach is amazing and quiet and private. No fighting for space or crawling through crowds like at FL. We read, we fished, we played games and we slept! The house was so clean and nice and stocked with everything you need, from paper towels and TP, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, to life vests and beach towels, toys…literally all the things! I way overpacked! We didn’t want to leave at all. The drive back to the house is long but that didn’t bother us at all. The views and the short walk to the water was worth long stretch of road to get there. If I was changing anything it would be the dates we visited, the weather was hit or miss with the temperatures, I could have gone for about 10 degrees warmer. We look forward to visiting again!
The paddle board we brought, NOT part of the property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year at this home right on Lake Michigan. It has so many wonderful amenities and is a beautiful property. Lots of fun with golf, pickleball, meals on the deck and swimming at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you come back again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has it all! They had it stocked with everything you would need to cook, make coffee, and even had toys and life jackets. We spent most of our time sitting on the beach and kayaking. Beautiful sunsets and sandy campfire evenings. My kids loved the beach and Wild Things bedroom with starlight ceiling lights. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time here. The beach is a big draw for kids of all ages!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Location
We were an extended family of eight traveling to the UP (kids, parents, grandparents) to see the many sites as well as have a comfortable home base to spend time together. This home delivered on all of those things. We absolutely loved the view of Lake Michigan, and had the pleasure of seeing a double rainbow on a rainy day. The beds are all very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and has plenty of space for many cooks in the kitchen. The kids especially loved the lower level with the game room, and the bedroom with the starry ceiling was a nice touch. The weather did not cooperate as much as we’d hoped but we had one full beach day and made the most of it. The kids loved the kayaks and enjoyed swimming. We truly enjoyed our stay! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope you come back again!

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