Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13335.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Hot tub
Fireplace
Washer

Explore the area

Scottville, MI

Amber Elk Ranch
‪11 min drive‬
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
‪14 min drive‬
Ludington Waterfront Park
‪14 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Mason County Theme-2nd floor

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Suite & Bathroom-2nd floor

1 King Bed

The Cyan Room-2nd floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

The Poppy Room-2nd floor

2 Single Beds

White Vintage Attic-3rd floor

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet

2nd floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bathroom-3rd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Reverie Retreat is located in beautiful Scottville, home of the famous Scottville Clown Band, and just 10 minutes from Ludington, located on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The Retreat is a place to create memories, connect, rest and to find a restorative soul adventure. Open to business retreats, and workshops, along with family vacation rental. For vacation rental we have a two night minimum stay. The nightly rate is based on our six guest minimum and there would be additional guest rate for beyond six guests.

The retreat is a historical award winning Edwardian-style home built in 1909. The home features five bedrooms of which four are located on the second and one on the third floor and can accommodate sleeping for up to 13 people.

It is located just one block north of US 10 and a mile east of US 31.

Includes:
Free WIFI
Computer Station
Air Conditioning
Back Patio
Linens/Towels
Full kitchen stocked with basics
Plates/Glasses/Cooking Utensils etc.
Coffee Pots
Keurig
Luggage Racks
Laundry
Jacuzzi tub in master suite

Property manager

Becky Alway

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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Game room
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Guests w/kids agree to special care historic home.

Events

Events allowed

Must share details prior to reserving.

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets due to allergies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside in back yard.

Place luggage on luggage racks not on bed quilts. Thank you!

No smoking and no pet policy in historic home.

Cleaning fee for towels and linens. Enjoy your stay!

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Must share details prior to reserving.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scottville

Scottville is home to this holiday home. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Scottville, MI

What's nearby

West Michigan Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
Amber Elk Ranch - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
Ludington Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
Stearns Park Beach - 15 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
‪Charlie's Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Jolly Plate - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic home located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan located?

Situated in Scottville, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pere Marquette River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Amber Elk Ranch. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Phil V.

3 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful Historic Home

Our group really enjoyed our stay here. The spacious living areas, many beds, large backyard, and numerous personal touches all made for a great weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

25 Aug 2024

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

Salmon Fishing

Beautiful woodwork throughout this large in town home. Well stocked kitchen, wonderful towels in the three baths and our entire party said their beds were comfy. We would have enjoyed better and more seating in the living areas. Not sure why there were several plastic folding tables in the main living space, it certainly detracted from the home’s charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nichole M.

18 Aug 2024

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

Great for a large family group

We loved the this beautiful historic house. It had plenty of bedrooms and beds to choose from. The air conditioning worked well. We spent a lot of time on the lovely front porch. The grill in the back was nice and they have an amazing dining table that could seat a room of people. Only thing I would say could be better was more seating on the porchh, and maybe some more comfy seating in the tliving room.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

13 Aug 2024

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

Family Vacation

We loved our stay! The house is so pretty. We hung out on that huge front porch and just enjoyed our time together. Memories made.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelli S.

2 Aug 2024

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

Friends Trip

Overall, we had a great time! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals for our group of 12. We enjoyed the backyard with the fire pit and outdoor games. There was plenty of room for all of us! We spent a day at the beach and we drove to Michigan's Adventure another day while we were there. Becky was prompt in responding to messages and there were clear and simple instructions for the house when we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

28 July 2024

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

Would definitely stay again!

My family lives all over the country, and once a year we try to get together in one location. This year we chose Ludington since half of us live in Michigan, and this house was big enough to hold three generations of us, from the youngest four year old to the oldest at 67. This home was so cozy and well stocked. It felt like staying at Grandma’s house. The location was great. A very easy drive to downtown Ludington, or the state park. Stearns beach/ park was a favorite. We also rented a boat from Hamlin Lake Boat Rentals (also recommend), and a 35 minute drive from horseback riding. We made so many great memories at this house, and it was bright and cozy and felt like home all week! Great location, great spacious house, great hosts. Oh, and we also loved having dinner all at one table and playing board games at that same large, beautiful dining table!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

25 July 2024

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

Family togetherness!

Sitting on the porch for coffee every morning and playing games around the ten foot table every evening was the calm in a very busy weekend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Antoinette H.

4 July 2024

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

Weekend away

My husband and I gave our two adult children and their spouses a weekend away as a Christmas present. We chose this house because of its size and location. It had the right number of rooms and bathrooms. We enjoyed the front porch quite a bit. The house itself was clean, but I was not impressed by the dishes that the previous renters had put away. Most were greasy or just not cleaned well. We literally washed everything before we could use them. (In fairness, I would have rinsed the dishes before use, but these required a thorough washing). The living room furniture was not comfortable and we ended up using the rolling chairs from the retreat tables because they were the most comfortable ones in the house. The house is clearly setup for crafting retreats. There was a surprising amount of clutter in many of the main floor rooms. This was not an issue for us, but if we had small children, I think it could have been. The front porch was wonderful and the neighborhood was very quiet. We used the grill for our dinners. (Make sure to bring foil as the grates on the grill are rusty.). We played some lawn games, which was very nice. Becky was very responsive and communicated well. Keyless entry was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

24 June 2024

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

Girls getaway

Beautiful vintage ascetics, we loved it. Great room for scrapbooking and crafting. We really enjoyed our time away. Wineries, beach, shopping all nearby. Host Becky was very attentive and made sure we had all our requests and questions answered promptly

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

19 June 2024

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

Great Home With Lots of Space

We traveled for a Macker with another family and stayed at the house. Lots of space, we didn’t feel on top of each other. Loved the HUGE dining room table for all to eat together. Beds were great and we all slept well on them. The porch was a great hang out space for anll. Enjoyed the history of the house too! Would rent again if in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danny W.

12 June 2024

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

Nice family site

Great place, and 20 minutes to Ludington and Lake Michigan. The dining room table was awesome for games and meals for the 12 in our group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

29 Jan 2024

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

Comfortable and convenient to the Ludington area

Loved the property because it was roomy and put you at ease. The selection of board games was great, and we enjoyed some of the books as well. The wheelchair ramp was excellent and provided great access. There was some clutter in the house, but this actually helped to make us not so nervous to enjoy it to its limit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kym w.

2 Jan 2024

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

GREAT HOUSE

PERFECT FOR A GATHERING OF FRIENDS

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ C.

27 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving Trip

Such a charming home to relax in during our trip to MI. Our favorite spot was the long dining table room! We laughed, we cried and we made so many wonderful memories! So many places to sleep! Even took a mini road trip to Canada and the kids were missing this house for two days. We played the SORRY board game every day we were there! The host was extremely quick in replying with all of our questions and very accommodating! Nice location.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Dublin, USA

4 Sept 2023

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

Nice Home

Very nice place. My wife loves large front porches and older homes so when choosing this property, she was pleasantly surprised!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

20 Aug 2023

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

Good

It was nice and clean lots of room

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin U.

18 Aug 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Well worth the money for a family getaway. We didn't have the best weather so we spent tons of time in this beautiful home playing games as a family, relaxing and exploring this huge historic home. The host, Becky was accessible and wonderful. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis Y.

13 Aug 2023

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

Summer vacation

We all had a great time

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hailey B.

10 Aug 2023

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and being just a short drive to the Ludington beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Ann P.

1 Aug 2023

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

Pater-Hud-son reunion

My family couldn't have been more comfortable. The home is beautiful and supplied with everything needed for travelers. Zero cons.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Swanton OH USA

1 Aug 2023

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation. The house was so beautiful and historic. Sitting on that huge front porch drinking coffee in the morning was so calming. We spent most of our time there. The back yard games were a hit also. Lovely stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessie R.

18 July 2023

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

The Reverie

Had a great time at our stay. Lots of space to hang out with our family. Comfy beds and a great host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris O., Livonia, USA

12 July 2023

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

Great stay

I loved this place. Felt instantly at home with its charm and character. Had our first family vacation with grown kids and their spouses/boyfriends. After a 4 day stay, I felt sad/nostalgic leaving when we locked the door! It was so good!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Mount Vernon

5 July 2023

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

13, did great!!

Don't let the third floor scare you, COOL air! Great, 13 church family, worked great. Stayed here for proximity to Mac Dune rides, Mears, AWESOME!!! Gotta eat Brenda's Burgers!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

28 June 2023

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

Great for a large group.

We loved the lots of places to sleep and hang out.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Becky Alway

Becky and Rob Alway, along with their two daughters, have lived in western Michigan all of their lives. Like the Reverie Retreat, they also live in a historic home just a few blocks away.

Why they chose this property

The Reverie Retreat was built in 1909 and originally owned by John and Catherine Mack. Mr. Mack owned a general store in Scottville, in partnership with Justus Stearns, one of the most famous lumber barons of the Great Lakes region.

What makes this property unique

The Edwardian style house is one of three "mansions" that were built in Scottville in the early 20th century. The other two homes remain, just a few short blocks away. The Reverie Retreat features five bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a canopy king bed and hot tub in its own private bathroom.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Mason County Theme-2nd floor

Master Suite & Bathroom-2nd floor

The Cyan Room-2nd floor

The Poppy Room-2nd floor

White Vintage Attic-3rd floor

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

2nd floor bathroom

Master Suite Bathroom-3rd floor

Spaces

About this property