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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13336 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Scottville, MI

Amber Elk Ranch11 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry14 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park14 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)33 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loved the property because it was roomy and put you at ease. The selection of board games was great, and we enjoyed some...

Gregory R.

Jan 29, 2024

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

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

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Toys/games

Microwave

Kitchen

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

This holiday home is located in Scottville. 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
Amber Elk Ranch - 11 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 14 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park - 14 min drive
Hamlin Lake - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
‪Applebee's - ‬7 min drive
‪Jolly Plate - ‬5 min drive
‪Biggby Coffee - ‬8 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. West Michigan Fairgrounds and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

4 Jan 2023

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

Fun NYE Getaway

We enjoyed a weekend in Scottville/Ludington and the accommodations at the home! The kitchen was fully stocked so we were able to have the majority of our meals in. We spent a lot of time at the large dining room table playing games and just enjoying each other’s company! Definitely a great time had by all!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln N.

5 Sept 2022

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

Relaxing

Becky was great to work with and the house was in a good location and very accommodating for a larger group.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

15 Aug 2022

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

Amazing Charm and Space

We stayed at this property for a wedding in Ludington. This house had everything you’d possibly need. In the nicest way possible it reminded me of visiting your favorite grandparent. Little oddities tucked around every corner and an amazing assortment of decorations really gave this home it’s charm. We had enough space for 10 of us to stay and not even fill up all the bedrooms. The beds were so comfy we slept like babies. We had so many laughs around the large dining room table. Becky was amazing through our process of adding more guests as we filled up this house will our closest friends. If I ever return to the area I would immediately keep this house in mind.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

7 Aug 2022

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

Christmas experience

We decided to have Christmas experiences for our adult children instead of gifts. This was a great place for all of us to meet and hang out and experience the sand dunes. We enjoyed the fire pit, and having a full kitchen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kurt M.

3 Aug 2022

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

Ludington wedding

The beds and kitchen were very good. The bathrooms on second floor were in excellent shape. Good water pressure. The furniture was old and the cushions had little padding. The hosts were very easy to communicate with at all times. The s’mores they left for us were appreciated. A great snack

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

24 July 2022

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

Very comfortable

Easy to rent, pay, and good communication. Excellent historic property

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

16 July 2022

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

Scottville

The house was big enough for the 10 of us to have plenty of space! Not far from Ludington and the beaches and sand dunes! We did some antiquing and shopping! I took part a day and drove to TravoCity to do some target shooting and a local range/gun shop! Some thing for everyone to enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred G.

5 July 2022

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

July 2022

We loved staying at your house. It was spacious and everyone had enough room to keep people from feeling like they were sitting on top of each other. Loved to dinning room table. Everyone could all sit together at meal times. Plenty of towels wash cloths and hot water!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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.