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Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!

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Room
Path to the private fire pit area.
Full bath.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Manistee Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!

Beautifully decorated Lake Michigan beach cottage!! Well appointed 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage literally within walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Also within walking distance to lovely downtown Manistee, which boasts several bars, restaurants, a brewery, riverwalk, and even a movie theater. If you’re lucky you will get to see one of the majestic freighters float by on the river as you stroll on the riverwalk! Our home comes fully furnished with everything you would need to enjoy your stay. We have a fully stocked kitchen as well as all pillows, towels, blankets, linens etc. There is a 50 inch flatscreen TV with cable and Internet. In the private wooded backyard, you will find a beautiful fire pit area as well as an outdoor dining area. Guests also have use of our garage while visiting. This is the perfect place to stay to enjoy northern Michigan at its finest. Summer months do require 6 night minimum stay. Message us with any questions!

Property manager

Shawn Mullins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
On-site 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park, while Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • First Street Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Orchard Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!! located?

Located in the heart of Manistee, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manistee County Historical Museum and Lake Michigan. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great Little House

This house was in a great location and the hosts were friendly. I had all the accommodations that I needed. I would stay here again if I come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Super clean, great location!

We were in town for a local bball tournament. We loved how close we were to the beach and the downtown area! The place was clean and well maintained, easy to find, and was just perfect for our short visit. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

Very relaxing

The house was very clean, close to the beach and downtown. I would absolutely come back again. Thanks to the host for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Perfect location

It was close enough to downtown that we could easily walk there and the beach was right down the road. It was nice and quiet, there wasn't much traffic. Honestly my favorite place I've stayed at in Manistee. The host messaged us on check in day and checked in with us again half way through our stay. The house was nice and cozy which was great to come home to after a day at the beach. It really was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther R.

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

Perfect for families

Was a perfect little home for our family with 2 young kids. We walked to the beach and to town each day. The bedrooms connect with a doorway which was nice to be able to have open in the night with young toddlers. The kids loved seeing deer right in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was very nice. Honestly there’s a bunch to do so we didn’t stay in the house too much. Close to a beautiful beach and the small town feel was excellent. Deer would just come all around the property. Would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla I.

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

Our trip

We had a great stay. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Perfect little house in Manistee

This house that we rented from Shawn was a perfect little house in the perfect location for what we were looking for. We called him twice with little random questions and both times he answered right away. He was very pleasant to deal with, we will be coming back next year for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Clean and convenient

My wife myself and a few friends had the pleasure of staying here for the weekend. We enjoyed our stay very much and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Three Night Getaway

This property is "As Advertised". It was the perfect place to be near the beaches and town of Manistee, as well as driving distances to other places. Shawn was in contact with me from the beginning, and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. His place is in a quiet neighborhood and was immaculate. If we ever visit again, I will check his place out again to see if it's available!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Manistee

Was not happy with not being able to see at night inside. One lamp in the place so I moved it around as the lighting in the bedrooms is sooo dim as I. The kitchen. Very clean if that is your number one criteria. The kitchen is not the best to function in but doable. Bathrooms very clean. It is very small So if your group is tall and substantial this ain’t the place. Sunset down the block makes a nice ending to the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Christopher K.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty bedding and other bed issues

Unfortunately we had a bad experience at this property. Just before going to bed at 11:30pm, we discovered the master bedding was covered in stains. The comforter had a large brown stain, the mattress cover had a large stain that looked like black mold, and the sheets had numerous splotchy stains that looked like bodily fluids. I had to go to the store at midnight to buy all new bedding so we could sleep a couple hours on clean bedding. After such a bad experience I wanted to checkout early because I was no longer comfortable with cleanliness of the property considering such obvious cleanliness and hygiene issues were overlooked. Unfortunately the property owner and VRBO didn’t allow me to check out early with a refund for the unused remaining nights of our stay. Also, the bunk bed is extremely squeaky. Even the slightest movement while sleeping on the bunk bed causes a loud squeezing that wakes up people in both rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kymberlea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Manistee Getaway

The location was great. Just a 15 minute walk into town and 15 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Perfect fit!

We had a great stay with our young kids! The house was very clean and comfortable. We loved the fire pit! Perfect location, close to 5th street beach, as well as downtown. Communication with host was amazing! Always responded quickly and was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisanne G.

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

charming

Beyond clean, perfectly decorated little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Stylish and comfy

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danyalle H.

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

Relaxing girls weekend

This place was so cozy & welcoming. Could walk to the beautiful beach or fun downtown. Was extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gena B.

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

Nice property for our visit in Manistee..

Quiet and private neighborhood. We enjoyed the campfires in the backyard and appreciated the family of deer that visited. Great restaurants in Manistee! All within reasonable walking distance of the house. Enjoyed our walks to the beach too.

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Mullins

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My wife and I have 3 beautiful ginger daughters that are very active in sports and we are both working professionals. We have a passion for vacation rentals and love to show off our amazing little beach town! Our home is the perfect spot for 2 couples or a family of 5 to use as a base camp to explore all the beaches, breweries, wineries, hiking trails and beautiful downtown riverwalk! Please don't hesitate to message me day or night with any questions you may have. We truly feel like our home is the perfect spot to make lifelong memories with your family and loved ones.

Why they chose this property

PERFECT LOCATION!!!!!! We are literally a 2 minute drive to 5th Ave beach or downtown Manistee! If you'd rather walk its about 10 minutes to either one. Manistee is centrally located between all that northern Michigan has to offer!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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