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Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown

Family-friendly vacation home in Manistee

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Marina
Sun loungers
Dining
4 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to Bofe-A-Dem-Shores, your home base for Manistee adventures. Relax in comfort and style with a fully equipped kitchen, spacious dining table, and large screen TVs in the living room and primary bedroom. With 4 adult bikes available for exploring downtown shops and Lake Michigan beaches just steps away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown

Escape to Bofe-A-Dem-Shores, your perfect homebase for Manistee adventures! This newly remodeled beauty boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and sleeps 13 comfortably.

Location, Location, Location:
Walk to charming downtown shops and restaurants.
Bike or stroll to stunning Lake Michigan beaches.
Minutes from breweries, wineries, and fishing charters.
30ish minutes to skiing at Crystal Mountain & Caberfae Peaks.
10 minutes to Little River Casino and nearby golf courses.
1 hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes
1.5 hours to vibrant Traverse City.

Relax in Comfort & Style:
- Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals.
- Spacious dining table ideal for gatherings.
- Large screen TVs in living room, primary bedroom and bunkroom.
- Relaxing patio with fire pit for cozy evenings.
- Game-filled bunk room keeps kids entertained.
- Pack-n-play, stroller, and booster seat for families.
- 4 adult bikes available for exploring.
- NEW mini splits for AC

2 coffee makers (including a Keurig) for your caffeine fix.
Stress-free check-in and responsive hosts.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,848 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Ramsdell Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manistee Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • First Street Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown located?

Located in the center of Manistee, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Manistee County Historical Museum and Lake Michigan. Manistee Lake and Ramsdell Theater are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Manistee Charm: Minutes from Beach & Downtown Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Howard L.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Responsive host and full amenities. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Great Place- Close to Town

We had a great stay! The big room upstairs was so fun for our young kids. The location is perfect- close to town and a short drive/long walk to the beach. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chau T.

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

Clarkston

We enjoy our stays, close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

Perfect spot and great accommodation!

This place was in the area as we wanted to salmon fish for a few days... Very nice, comfortable, and centrally located, perfect for us. Highly recommend and hope to stay again in the future... Thank you Carmen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Manistee

The house was perfect for my family of 11. We had a great time and love the area..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick P.

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

Fisherman salmon

Great place to stay very comfortable and enjoyable the home was very nice and had all amenities u could ask for i will definitely be there again in the future . cant go wrong cant go wrong
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Nice place

Home has been updated with new appliances. It was very clean and it was loaded with cooking, cleaning and bath essentials. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny W.

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

Ladies Weekend

The house was beautiful and had plenty of room to accommodate 9 women. Carmen was very quick to respond to any questions we had. The only downside was the short doorway into the large bedroom but totally manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Great for fishing and golfing trip

Worked perfect for us. The rental is an older house that was nicely updated inside. 3 separate bedrooms and 5 beds in a bonus room worked great for our guys group of 8. Only heads up is a heads up on the climb up the stairs it has a lower ceiling so don’t bump your head. Door into bonus attic room is small but worked great for us. No complaints. This worked great for us and was next door to the marina we used. Nice outside patio we chilled on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

We Love to R.

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

Work "Vacation"

This house worked great for our work crew! We have a remodeling job on the area and this house was a great alternative to a hotel. We put the whole crew up in this house! The accommodations were very clean and tastefully decorated. The crew was very comfortable. The full kitchen allowed us to make meals for everyone, which saved us a lot of money. Check-in and Check-out was very simple and smooth. Host was quick at responding. Even the extra parking in back worked for all of our vehicles! Highly recommend - works great for a large group!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect getaway

This home was just what my family needed. The home was nicer than even the photos. The owners had everything there to make it a cozy little get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Great stay!

Great place! Stocked with everything you'll need; including Q-Tips and cottonballs.Queen mattress in upstairs room by itself was reported to be thin and couple rolled to center; could be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Nice House

It was a really nice house, with an excellent location to Lake Michigan. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I love this house. This is the 2nd time we have stayed. Saw a freighter come through was awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole A.

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

Perfect size for our group of 8

Finding comfortable accommodations for a group of 8 adults isn't always easy. This property is in an excellent location and offered plenty of space for our large group. We had everything available to make our long weekend stay comfortable.With only a couple of extra questions for our host, she was prompt in her responses and follow up.If we're back in Manistee we'll likely look for this spot again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

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

Christmas Holiday

My family stayed here from Dec 20 to Jan 3 and had a fantastic time being together. The host was terrific and super responsive. She had decorated the house for us with a Christmas tree and all. She also left us several very thoughtful gifts and went above and beyond to make us comfortable and happy. We enjoyed our time there and had a terrific time with each other. It was our favorite holiday together. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Close to Everything

Short walk to town and riverwalk/fishing. Quick drive to 2 different beaches. House had everything we needed and space for our families. Host was great to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Great location

Great house to socialize during our golf trip, everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Well appointed home near many beach towns.

Lovely home. Great home base to travel to many Lake Michigan towns and attractions. The owner was so great at always answering our questions.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Couples Weekend

Place had plenty of room for our group of 8. Close to everything. Nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great place for exploring Manistee

We enjoyed the neat, comfortable house and the location. Plenty room for the 11 of us and downtown Manistee was a walk away. The kitchen was well stocked for making our meals and the games and toys helped keep the kids occupied. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Fishing trip

Well appointed house met all of the needs for 6 dudes
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great for a guys trip!

The place was very nice and had everything we could have asked for! Lots of room for our large group (12 in total!) It was very clean and they had plenty of towels and linens for our stay. Carmen was very responsive with any questions and concerns and even left us a thank you note for when we arrived! The location made downtown Manistee a very easy 13 minute walk and made for a great place for couples. Thanks again for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Manistee House

We just spent 8 days in Manistee for a family fishing vacation. The home was very spacious and comfortable. The location was very close to downtown and the marinas. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

marc t.

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

Manistee Metro-West Fishing Tournament

House was perfect, hoping we can rent it next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023