Only renting two weeks in 2025. Availability includes: 8/2-8/9, 8/9-8/16.

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New Kitchen table and bar stools to accommodate up to 12 guests.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Manistee, MI

beach

4 min drive

Douglas Park

13 min drive

WaterWorks Museum

13 min drive

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)

20 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Property has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, two full kitchens, and ample living space for 12.

Nestled on two lots and 3 acres of hardwood forest, this home has been completely renovated over the past several years. In 2019 the main house got new floors and updated bathrooms. In 2018 a 2 car garage with living space above was added. This new living space features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, a full kitchen with eating area a TV / sitting area and a deck. The existing home has 3 bedrooms, a family room (with queen sleeper sofa), an updated kitchen with all furnishings, a 3 season porch for lounging, 1.5 baths and a large wrap around deck. The basement was completely redone in 2021 and has 4 additional beds, games and TV. The deck was redone with composite decking in 2024.

Enjoy an expansive and private Lake Michigan beach just a few steps from the home. Directly South of this property is 1 mile+ of undeveloped private Lake Michigan frontage making this home uniquely private with lots of wildlife. This home will be selectively rented during the summer only. Rental is only available in weekly increments from Saturday to Saturday. The home will not be rented from November to June. Don't miss your opportunity to make memories and rent a private home right on Lake Michigan. The home has wifi, three family rooms with large televisions. In 2018 a firepit overlooking Lake Michigan was installed. In 2022 the deck overlooking Lake Michigan was redone and expanded.
If you enjoy the outdoors, Noordhouse Dunes (a Federally designated wilderness) is just 10 minutes South. Golf Courses abound with two of the finest courses on Lake Michigan just a short drive away. Frisbee golf courses are in Manistee and Ludington. Many rivers for fishing or Kayaking are located in nearby Manistee National Forest. Nationally recognized Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is just 1 hour North. Lots to explore or just enjoy the private setting of this property.

Property manager

Tom Stritzinger

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Beach view

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

See Rental Agreement.

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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on the beach. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Manistee, MI

What's nearby

Manistee National Golf Course - 11 min drive
Manistee Lake - 13 min drive
Douglas Park - 13 min drive
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 16 min drive
Little River Casino - 20 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪China Buffet - ‬13 min drive
‪Bungalow Inn - ‬12 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Only renting two weeks in 2025. Availability includes: 8/2-8/9, 8/9-8/16. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Only renting two weeks in 2025. Availability includes: 8/2-8/9, 8/9-8/16. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only renting two weeks in 2025. Availability includes: 8/2-8/9, 8/9-8/16. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only renting two weeks in 2025. Availability includes: 8/2-8/9, 8/9-8/16. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistee holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest. First Street Beach and Manistee National Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

23 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

We had a great week. The house suited us well. There were plenty of bedrooms and space for our family. The beach was spectacular! We had a wonderful time. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steve O.

18 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

Owner has stocked the home with everything anyone could/would ever need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M., Plymouth, Mich

26 July 2022

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

Great for a large family

Set-up of quarters and kitchens allows for spending time together, or privately, inside and out. Beautiful beach with manageable stairs, including a landing with chairs. Would consider renting again. JM Plymouth

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary V., San Jose, CA

13 July 2022

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

Lovely lake house with amazing secluded beach

This place was so nice for our family and kids! We were 3 couples, each with kids, so the separation of the unit above the garage was nice and the basement with shuffleboard was great bonus space for the older kids. Nicely stocked and communication with the owner was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

11 Aug 2021

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

Great Location

Perfect location! We loved the easy access to the beautiful sandy beach. The kids collected rocks and the teens played beach volleyball. We enjoyed running and walking in the woods and park right next door. And it's a short drive into downtown and to the golf course. Loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe O., Ballwin

7 July 2021

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

A week worth repeating.

The week in Manistee at this rental house was memorable despite less than ideal weather. The house handled our crew of 10 adults + 2 children both inside and out. The yard came in handy for keeping the kids busy, and the quick walk to the nearly private beach came in handy often. The Manistee area is full of things to do, including public beaches, marinas, and a nice downtown with many great restaurants. Expanding your range to nearby cities adds more great adventures, including the Sleeping Bear Dunes. And don't forget that there is an airport for those looking to get in and out quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth C.

29 July 2020

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

Beautiful location!

Took my sons and their families on an in-state getaway after cancelling our Disney trip. Everyone just needed to spend some time together and this was the perfect place. One family over the garage and one downstairs with me worked perfectly. Played at our own beach all day, hiked the trails, grilled dinner several times, and enjoyed watching the amazing sunsets after roasting marshmallows at the fire pit every night. Beautiful location and amenities all to ourselves. We had a wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

21 July 2020

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

A wonderful getaway from the city

We loved our stay at Tom's place. We had two families plus a set of grandparents and Tom's place was the perfect setup. Everyone was able to hang out together but then go back to their respective "homes" at night. It also helped a lot to have 2 kitchens when cooking for 11 people. Everyone loved the easy access to the beach. Tom provided beach umbrellas, beach chairs, beach towels, a boogie board, and lots of sand toys. There is also a nice fire pit to roast marshmallows in the evening. I did not give 5 stars for cleanliness because we did find some animal droppings around the house when we arrived. We are in a wooded area so that's probably to be expected. We did do a full cleaning upon arrival in light of COVID. The only other minor thing is that there is no hair dryer, so bring your own. Otherwise, we would stay here again if we have another big family get together. Easy access to the beach, close to downtown area, and Meijer's was only 15 minutes away. Tom was very thorough and he answered all my questions promptly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

12 Aug 2019

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

Overly accommodating

The property manager has done a great job providing nearly everything you would need during a family vacation. The home, yard and beach access are well kept. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great low maintenance vacation home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Thomas K.

31 July 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Work in progress

The owner was very responsive throughout the rental process. However, we were disappointed in the condition of the cottage in the following areas: The water system is in need of additional treatment as the water has iron coloration and sulfide odor. The steps to the beach need repair and regular maintenance for safety reasons. The basement has excess humidity and subsequently, mold and mildew issues that are quite pervasive. These issues detracted from the overall cottage experience but the place has very good potential if these issues are addressed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

christopher l.

2 Sept 2018

would have been perfect if it had air conditining

the place was in a beautiful location ,did not have a good view of water because of the house next door.the only thing I didn't like was no air conditioning and it got into the 90's was very warm in the house the first few days

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

shannon s.

5 July 2018

Beautiful Michigan beach get away!

The beach at this home was amazing. If you don't want to go all the way down to the water there is a great viewing deck to watch the sunset. The bonfire pit was located near the cliffs edge and very private. The home was spacious and the addition built last year was an excellent bonus. The owner Tom was very responsive and wonderful to work with. We would love to go back some day!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

16 Nov 2017

Perfect Weekend

Owners were fantastic to work with and everything you could possibly need is available at the house. Plenty of room for people to sprawl out (and we didn't even use the basement). Gorgeous new construction and very comfortable beds. Peek-a-boo views of the water from the home as the lot is beautiful and very wooded. Short walk to the stairs to the beach. Adirondack chairs are on a deck that sits at the bottom of the stairs but back up off the beach and shielded from the elements a bit. Depending on the water level and weather there will be more or less beach from day to day. If the fire pit area is wet just dig a hole in the sand and make your own. We had a fantastic time. If anyone has questions about my experience please feel free to reach out to me!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

28 July 2017

Beautiful

We had a wonderful time staying at Tom's beautiful lake home. The new addition is ideal for families vacationing with adult children. Tom was very responsive to all of our questions, and offered to be of assistance if we needed anything. The location is spectacular, and if you enjoy nature, this is an ideal rental for you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dido E.

23 Sept 2016

Wonderful and relaxing

I would recommend this vacation home to anyone who is looking for a beautiful getaway. The house was clean and spacious. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well-stocked. The beach was clean and we found lots of sea glass. We enjoyed the water, the sunsets and at night the breathtaking view of the stars and Milky Way. At night we left the windows open and you could hear a pin drop, it was so quiet. Everything is as the owner says. My family and I had a wonderful stay. We hope to come back next summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

3 July 2016

Amazing Lake Michigan Cottage

What a wonderful week my family and I just spent at this amazing Lake Michigan cottage. The cottage was modern, very clean and well equipped. The kitchen was spacious and had all modern kitchen appliances and abundance of cooking supplies and utensils. Living room was very comfortable with TV, satellite dish and DVD player. The yard was very expansive, plenty of room for a volleyball net and tons of trees for hammocking. One of the most amazing part of this cottage was the unbelievable view and access to Lake Michigan. Very private sandy beach, great fire pit near the beach and a great deck for tanning or watching the sunset. We enjoyed 7 wonderful nights watching the spectacular sunset on Lake Michigan. Owners were very quick at responding to questions and great to work with. We will definitely be returning to this wonderful, amazing Lake Michigan cottage.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

20 Sept 2014

Great vacation home

Beautiful private beach. Nice house that comfortably sleeps 8+

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Olga M.

31 Aug 2014

Would love to return next year!

Lovely spot by the water, very nicely furnished house, fair price.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

7 Aug 2014

Wonderful place in a wonderful location!

Place was very clean and was a great place to access the attached beach, local town, and all the sights of Northwest Michigan. My daughter who recently went to Florida shared the first time she saw the beach, "This is better then Florida". The cool nights with the fire pit on the beach, the house which everything worked, no suprises. It was a great vacation spot, and would highly recommend it!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

28 July 2014

Low traffic beach, charming cabin!

This get-away in Manistee brings the best of both worlds - a cabin in the woods and a beach with very few visitors! The kitchen here is large & nicely updated, all bedrooms are decorated well and have the MOST comfortable beds. We loved the location being just a 5-10 minute drive to downtown area, grocery stores, public beach & parks, and other attractions. The deck at the base of the stairs affords gorgeous sunset views and the fire pit was nice for roasting marshmallows. Owner was great in communications during booking & before/after our stay. One note: please watch owner's video of the stairs leading to the beach - they are quite narrow and were tiring on upward travels loaded with beach paraphernalia - so, they would not be suitable for all visitors. (After viewing the path, we knew we were going to be toning our legs during our week-long stay & we surely did! :) Had a great summer vacation here and would definitely rent again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

11 July 2014

Great place!

We have just returned from a wonderful vacation at this beautiful Lake Michigan retreat. The cottage was very clean and the updates wonderful. We especially enjoyed the large deck with a big eating area. The cottage is nestled in a lovely woods, just a short walk to the quiet beach. The owners, Tom and Renee, were so helpful and responded promptly to our questions. We would heartily recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a vacation on Lake Michigan. It's beautiful!

About the host

Hosted by Tom Stritzinger

My name is Tom Stritzinger. I purchased this property with the intent of one day retiring on the property. Until then, I am selectively renting a couple weeks a year to help offset the cost of ownership and continued property improvement. My family and I have made great memories on Lake Michigan and look forward to sharing the joys of the lake and this beautifully secluded property with you so that you too can make memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. Each year I look to improve the property for your and my enjoyment. I am available for contact through FB messenger should you have any questions. Thank you for considering rental of my home and do not hesitate to reach me should you have any questions.

Why they chose this property

This property is located just far enough away from the big cities to let you get away and refresh your life. Enjoy a private private beach that is just a few steps away from the home. Grand views of Lake Michigan from the property. You will also enjoy the newly renovated amenities in this home. The owner' makes improvements to the property each year he has owned it. There is a video link on VRBO.

What makes this property unique

PERFECT FOR LARGE FAMILY OR TWO FAMILIES . . . . Two separate living quarters with total of 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 dining areas, 2 decks, 2 family rooms.

Main home has 3 bedrooms, family room, 3 season porch, deck with seating for 8, dining room, kitchen, 1.5 bath, sleeper sofa and additional beds in basement.

New addition for 2017 is separate space above garage that includes 2 bedrooms, full bath, full kitchen, kitchen table in dining area, living area with sleeper couch, and deck.