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Property grounds
On the beach
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8159 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Manistee, MI
  • Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
    3 min drive
  • Orchard Beach State Park
    4 min drive
  • Manistee County Beaches
    5 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    9 min drive

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About the area

Manistee

When you stay at this vacation home in Manistee, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. .This beach vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Orchard Beach State Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Manistee County Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Manistee County Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Manistee Lake - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 10 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Beach & Stairs, Year-Round Hot Tub, & Unmatched Views of Lake Michigan!

Fall/Winter 2024: Open Beyond Nov. 18 for YOU!
Spring/Summer: Newly Opened (All summer dates were rebooked by last year's guests. We only have the first week of June open)

Welcome to MANISTEE’S HEAVEN! This waterfront, ranch home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is more than a cabin or cottage... it is a real Lake Michigan paradise! Enjoy the 3 season sunroom, great Hickory Kitchen, living room with 55" Roku tv (with cable), a Master bedroom with remodeled attached bath - plus 2 other bedrooms, one with a queen and the 3rd with a queen and twin bunks. NEW in 2024, guests will be able to enjoy a NEW expanded master shower, NEW living room furniture, NEW outdoor deck, and NEW well. Best of all, you will enjoy a brand NEW PRIVATE (year-round) HOT TUB overlooking Lake Michigan! Lastly, there's no need to be concerned about ever losing power, as a whole-house generator was installed in 2023.

While at MANISTEE’S HEAVEN, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a bonfire at your private fire pit - just steps from the house. Can you think of a better ending to a day than watching the sun set or stars appear - all while roasting marshmallows over the campfire?

With 60 steps down to the beach and resting spots along the way, this brand new staircase (installed March of 2022) is a rare Lake Michigan asset! In addition to the stairs, we have a deeded private beach that can easily be accessed by car or foot - just one driveway to the north.

Want more excitement... gear up for river trips, charter fishing, world-class golf, casino excitement, an airplane ride, or visiting the largest giant sequoia east of the Rocky Mountains (just two minutes away). With all there is to do - or not do - this will be the spot you will want to return to again and again.

In the event of winter travel, guests should drive an all-wheel or 4-wheel-drive vehicle as the driveway is steep and can be icy even after being plowed.

Additionally, the property allows up to three house-trained dogs. The cost to bring dogs along is $20/day per small dog (less than 50 lbs) or $30/day per large dog (50 lbs or more).

Here are a few reviews:

- "We visit Disney World quite often and St Pete Beach. My kids said Heaven is better. Perfection. My only regret is I didn’t book another trip for this summer before all the dates were taken."

- "This property is amazing! The views from the yard and the deck overlooking the water are stunning."

- "Absolutely amazing. The pictures from this listing do not do it justice. The home was very clean and beautiful. Everything you could need was already there. Felt like home. The property was equally amazing. Breathtaking view from almost any spot inside and out."
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private spa tub and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Abby and Kyle Weener

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A private hot tub
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1716 sq ft (159 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: If looking to bring dogs, please speak to Abby!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

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Private Beach & Stairs, Year-Round Hot Tub, & Unmatched Views of Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach house
Everything is here. Pack your clothes and the food you want to eat and go. Owners very responsive. Beach nice and several other features nearby. Loved every minute.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location!
Our family of five absolutely loved our time at Kyle and Abby's place. The view is amazing! We hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Trip
Had a great time at a lovely property with amazing views of Lake MI. Hosts were extremely hospitable and house had everything we needed. Loved being able to sit in hot tub while looking out at Lake MI. Great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach and sunsets
This is a wonderful place to stay if you like the beach and sunsets! The property inside and out is maintained nicely and is equipped with everything you could possibly want in a vacation home. Even coffee! We stayed for a long weekend, 6 adults and 3 dogs and it was very comfortable and the dogs loved running on the beach and swimming. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place with gorgeous views!
My family and I absolutely loved our stay! We enjoyed our days there with peaceful walks on the private beach, playing at the beach with our son and dog, and beautiful views of the lake from the secluded yard. The sunsets were incredible too! The house is very clean and includes all you would need from kitchen essentials to beach toys. The host has great communication and really thought of everything when it comes to hosting a perfect stay. Thank you for sharing your special place with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary A., Bolingbrook, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Manistee Getaway
This property is all about the views and access to the private beach. The house is clean and comfortable. Sort of like staying at a family member or friend's house. No frills. But once you walk out to the wooden overlook or walk down the stairs with direct beach access, you will understand why so many visitors give Manistee's Heaven such excellent reviews. Would stay there again just to be able to listen to the water or watch the sunset in complete silence from that deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Getaway on Lake Michigan with Hot tub!
We loved this vacation! The home was very nicely updated and clean. The hot tub is new and very spacious. We loved that in the evening when the air cools down on the lake. The air conditioning in the house is top notch so we were very comfortable at night. The kids loved the sunroom to warm up after swimming and they loved having a room with bunk beds. The home has a water softener, and the water quality was great, (as we have had several lake house rentals with water quality problems in the past). The house overlooks the beach with an amazing view. There are stairs right down to your own section of beach, shared with another home. It was nice having privacy away from the public beach. We brought both of our dogs, who were allowed. They are not allowed in the bedrooms, which was not a big deal, as they are kenneled at night time. :) They had such a fun time playing in the lake. The lake water was warm this week, at about 70F. We were able to rock hunt along the shore with the kids each day. We went into town (just a few minute drive) one of the days and went to a chocolate store for ice cream and to some antique shops. We found a mini-golf place afterward. There are several grocery stores within 3 miles of the house, so it is very quick to run to town for supplies. I highly recommend this vacation house and cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Michigan lake getaway
Overall it was a fantastic property - great location in Manistee area, great amentities (deck, hot tub and stairs to beach) and perfect house for our needs. We loved our stay and had a great time. Our dog loved it also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The best experience ever
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Heaven in Manistee
The house was perfect, had everything we needed and then some. The view was amazing. We enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the sunset and just enjoying the sounds of the lake. Even seen an eagle fly by a couple times. The hot tub was a nice added touch we enjoyed in the evenings and watched the sun set from it. My son loved our private beach. So close to Manistee and so much to do in the area. Definitely will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason T., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Views and Private Beach
Hard to add anything as the previous reviews have said the important bits - great views from multiple rooms in the house. The beach below is great and our dogs had a blast playing in the sand and water. The house does share a driveway with a neighbor - so you can run into them while at the backside of the house - typically if they are arriving/departing. During one humid day, the flies came out and were a nuisance. Recommend bringing your favorite pest control device as a few made their way inside. There are free pickleball courts within 5 mins of the place. The house has a good water filtration system and the water does not have the usual well smell. The garage is large and has another fridge in there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We are from St. Louis no and desided to stay here on our vacation and it did not disappoint! This house was amazing the view was spectacular and the hosts were very nice and helpful! I would recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Beautiful views, great place to relax and getaway for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Paradise with Expansive Views
Absolutely stunning views of the lake and sky and even views of the Manitou Islands! Private beach, beautiful home well-decorated and very clean and even use of garage if desired. Just a unique, happy, lovely home to enjoy with your family or friends. We look forward to returning on day. The owners are fantastic with their communication before, during, and after the stay, highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot Tub Sunsets
We had a wonderful time at Manistee Heaven. Very clean and well maintained. We had direct access to the very private beach and enjoyed sunsets over the lake in the hot tub. The kitchen had everything we needed and the owners were very quick to respond to a random question I had during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Wonderful views of Lake Michigan! Loved the deck, loved the Hot tub. Enjoyed walking downtown Manistee and visiting the shops. The house is stocked with everything you might need during the stay. Thank you Kyle and Abby!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz A., Sterling Hts, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home With a View
We loved our stay at the home. It was very quiet and relaxing to hear the crash of lake Michigans waves. The sunsets alone are worth staying. Kitchen was equipped with everything needed to prepare all of our meals. Our host was very responsive and super friendly. We wouldn’t change a thing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacations
The view is stunning, the private beach is literally one stair away, the hot tub was very clean. We couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dori R.

Liked: Cleanliness
First vacay as a family of 4!
This property was so peaceful and just an overall great stay! The house was equipped with everything we needed and more. We trully enjoyed our time and will definitely be coming back in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
March 2024 Spring Break
The property was simply phenomenal, as were the hosts. Communication was timely, clear and comprehensive. The home itself was amazing, but the view and location on Lake Michigan exceeded even this adjective. High upon a bluff directly overlooking the Lake. Private. Steps to access the sandy shoreline. Hot tub. Deck literally atop Lake Michigan. Perfect getaway. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Kyle and Abby were absolutely wonderful hosts. We loved everything about our stay! And it was our first time in Manistee and we absolutely loved the town, the beach was incredible. We look forward to making this trip again in the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
As soon as we arrived, we felt at home. My family enjoyed spending our Christmas at Manistee's Heaven and will certainly be back!! The view was breathtaking and loved listening to the sounds of the waves. Communication from Kyle was above and beyond!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill D., Anderson, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Spot
Great little updated house. The view is one of the best in Lake Michigan. The ability to drive down to a spot near the beach even allowed my 92-year-old mother to get down to the water's edge. I highly recommend the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marvelous view and stars
View of the lake was marvelous and luckily the clouds cleared for a great star gazing experience. Three-season room was our favorite to play games and relax. Access to beach was a plus. Manistee is a quaint town that embraces its history with several great restaurants and river walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Family Vacation
Property and owners are amazing! The house had everything we needed to be comfortable and relax for the week. It is very private yet close enough to hike, golf, visit a winery and get groceries! The lake view and the sound of the waves from the sunroom cannot be beat! Yes there are many steps to access the beach, but this really wasn’t a big deal for us…was totally worth it! A family of 5 deer visited the yard every morning and at dusk which was so peaceful! And I can’t say enough good things about the owners…very thorough in ensuring we knew the rental expectations and that we had what we needed! They were super efficient in responding to questions as well which was impressive! Would definitely recommend this place…it will not disappoint you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023