Remodeled School house Near Lake Michigan, 3Br, 2Ba, Quiet paved Road, Sleeps 9

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Welcome to the Schoolhouse!
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Overview
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Bear Lake, MI

Pierport Beach
8 min walk
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
7 min drive
Portage Lake
11 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
21 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 upstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Stylish 1600 sq. ft House 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Two story home within walking distance to Lake Michigan accommodates up to 9 guests. Most of the house is nice hardwood floors; the front fireplace room is carpeted.

Enjoy watching the sun set over Lake Michigan. At end of road near the beach is Old Faceful, the last picture in the listing, a State of Michigan site. Fresh clean water comes out at about 60 gallons per minute. The house is located in Pierport just west of Bear Lake, a quiet community just north of Manistee with campgrounds, antique shops, 18 hole golf course, and a western theme park and riding stable in the area. Casino in nearby Manistee; boat launching at Bear Lake, Onekama and Arcadia 15 minute drive from the house. Traverse City is a 60 minute drive, Sleeping Bear Dunes about a hour north.

The house includes master bedroom with queen size bed, and full size bath, off the kitchen. Large eat in kitchen area, with lots of windows and a skylight. Second and third bedrooms are upstairs with 2 single beds in each room. A full size shower/bathroom is on the second floor. 2 car garage, washer and dryer (laundry soap not provided), spacious living room with fireplace, and an L-shaped couch that has 2 pull out beds, love seat sofa/bed also in the room. Fully equipped kitchen, some pantry items. (see list of amenities), TV with DVD player and Satellite TV, board games and cards. Enclosed porch with table and chairs for enjoying the early morning late/evening breeze. Nice back yard with large trees for shade.

Outdoor amenities include: Charcoal BBQ grill, and a fire ring for sitting by the bonfire. Utensils for roasting marsh mellows, chairs for around the fire pit, outside games are included. Charcoal and wood not provided.

Since this is near the Lake and VBRO does not show the exceptions that we written in the descriptions, Here is for all to see.

This is for a quiet getaway, there is no internet, or cell service,beginning on route 600 after you cross M22. With the cool breezes off Lake Michigan, we have not had the need for Air Conditioning. (No A/C at the Schoolhouse)
Most of the rental in the area have the same as ours. As far as no a/c, internet or cell service. You may pickup cell service from across the Lake in some spots

Theme:
Adventure - Away From It All Family
Romantic - Sports - Activities - Tourist Attractions

Leisure Activities:
Antiquing - Beach combing-Wine Tours
Boating- Gambling Casinos- Horseback Riding
Miniature Golf- Scenic Drives- Sight Seeing
Walking- Wildlife Viewing- Collecting Petoskey stones

Sports Adventure Activities:
Cross Country Skiing-Cycling-Equestrian Events
Fishing-Fly Fishing- Freshwater Fishing
Golf- Hiking- Hunting
Jet Skiing- Kayaking- Mountain Biking
Pier Fishing- Roller Blading- Sailing
Skiing- Snorkeling- Snowboarding
Snowmobiling- Swimming- Baseball
Water Skiing- Water Tubing- Wind-Surfing

Property manager

Paul Evans

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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

House should be kept clean as you would your own house and respect the furnishings, There is hardwood floor in most of the house, NO PETS ALLOWED

Due to current circumstances, more extensive cleaning is being done by our housekeeping staff, so please do not arrive for check in before 4pm.

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

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course and Portage Lake are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Arcadia Dunes.

Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

Pierport Beach - 8 min walk
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 7 min drive
Portage Lake - 11 min drive
Little River Casino - 20 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 28 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Grille 44 - ‬12 min drive
‪The Glenwood - ‬10 min drive
‪Rosie's Place - ‬14 min drive
‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled School house Near Lake Michigan, 3Br, 2Ba, Quiet paved Road, Sleeps 9 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled School house Near Lake Michigan, 3Br, 2Ba, Quiet paved Road, Sleeps 9?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled School house Near Lake Michigan, 3Br, 2Ba, Quiet paved Road, Sleeps 9?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled School house Near Lake Michigan, 3Br, 2Ba, Quiet paved Road, Sleeps 9 located?

Situated in Bear Lake, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pierport Beach and Lake Michigan. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2021

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

Lovely Lake Michigan Vacation

We had a relaxing & fun experience from our stay in an in teresting Our experience in the house & the beautiful surrounding area was relaxing & fun. The house held all the provisions we could ask for, it was spacious & clean, with nice decor. Comfortable beds, easily fit the 5 of us & all the appliances & lights worked well. There was even a gift basket waiting for us in the kitchen. The short walk to the beach was quiet & scenic, then to an amazing view of the lake. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARK M.

10 Aug 2021

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

Great place, great stay, great for kids

We had a wonderful time at the school house..Quiet location. Short walk to the beach. Plenty plenty of games and movies for the kids. 7 minute drive to the closest boat ramp at Arcadia Lake. Was very happy with the accommodations. Would definitely stay again. Thanks Paul!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

22 July 2021

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

Enjoyable stay at the Schoolhouse

We were very pleased with this house. The main (1st floor) living area is spacious - a modern kitchen with open space that leads to a large dining area. Next to it is the living room which is very large, with a sofa/TV/DVD area plus other sitting/reading areas. And a master BR w/queen. Upstairs has 2 BRs, each with two beds but not much else. The full baths on both floors are modern and a comfortable size. The house has a large yard. Houses are spaced out in the neighborhood, but neighbors are accessible (we even got to know the nearby golden retriever and his owner). The house is incredibly stocked with everything imaginable, and the items are new or in good condition. This includes dishes, pots/pans, a variety of cooking machines (breadmaker, toaster, etc.), toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, and many others), and even condiments (salad dressing, butter, many spices ...). The 3 modern higher-sitting beach chairs and small umbrella were especially useful to us - not too heavy and opened and closed easily. It should be clear to any person planning to stay here that there is no wifi, and no cell signal (we have AT&T and TMobile service). We adjusted to this and connected by driving a few minutes away (stopping our car at the point we got a signal) or just using the wifi in my sister's rental, a restaurant, etc. Although we are 3 working people, we didn't greatly miss the wifi - in fact it forced us to really disconnect, which was the plan for the week. But the lack of cell service did make communication with family members more difficult. There is a landline phone but it can only receive calls, or make 800 calls or calls to the local area code. The beach is a 10 minute walk (I was told 5 minutes, but it takes longer), straight down the street of the house. There's also a parking lot there which is always near-empty. There are a lot of stones on the beach, especially near the water, but there are also sandy parts with no stones. The water was cold and probably is too cold to swim in (except for the adventurous) for most of the year - but still, you get sunsets every night and there are miles of other beaches on Lake Michigan (like an ocean, without the salt!) nearby. While there is no local recycling pickup, you can leave recycling in the garage, and/or drop it off in a nearby city (e.g. Onekama behind the Blue Slipper Tavern). And lastly, Paul as the owner is accessible, responsive, and honest, and can provide a lot of details

10/10 Excellent

John W.

6 July 2021

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

Great place to stay.

The weather wasn’t perfect but the house was excellent, as was the location. We all enjoyed our stay and would recommend this rental highly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenness L.

24 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful stay!

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the schoolhouse. Location was excellent and communication with Paul was wonderful. Had some minor issues with a mouse in the house that they were working on, and a minor plumbing issue that was fixed while we were there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

16 Aug 2020

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

Family reunion at fabulous School House

We had a wonder stay at the school house. It was close to Lake Michigan with a short walk to Old Faceful and the beach. The water was warm and the sun was out. Most days were spend at the local beach and nights at the fire pit with our family. The Evan’s have a beautiful and spacious home. Plenty of room for family dinners and it had a well stocked kitchen. We had everything that you would need for a beach vacation at the house. The Evan’s decorating and attention to detailed was spot on! Thanks for all your thoughtfulness and sharing your beautiful home!!! Hope we can come again! The Rinehart Family Aug 8-15

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Westerville, OH

8 Aug 2020

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

Adventurous visit in a charming schoolhouse

Paul was very attentive checking in with us by phone the day after we booked the property. He was also available every-time we called with questions or concerns. The location of the schoolhouse was ideal as we were centered in between so many cute towns to which we could take quick day trips. We did dune rides at Silver Lake, kayaking and rafting down the Pine River, and explored the town of Frankfort visiting its beach for a day and renting paddle boards. The highlight of each day was the beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets that were a short walk to the bottom of the hill. All in our family slept well in the beds provided and we had all the cooking utensils we needed as well as many cooking essentials such as oils, spices, and condiments. A variety of games and movies kept us entertained (late into the night thanks to Monopoly :-) when we chose to have some downtime. Thank you Evans family for sharing this little piece of heaven!

2/10 Terrible

Nadija R.

17 July 2020

Liked: Location

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

mice house

--You will rent this house if: your like to live in a house with mice where you can be infected; or trying to wash your clothes stumbling down on terribly steep stairs to flooded stinky basement. Steps upstairs and downstairs are not done by code, so do not break your legs. You will sleep in outdated hammock called master bedroom bed. The same with pull out couch. You can see mice running when you in the first floor bathroom or in the kitchen. House is filled up with old broken furniture. Owner called this "antique", and he will charge you for repairs, so forget about your security deposit. Plus the owner was very rude. Tcherniak Family

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

17 Aug 2019

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

Great experience

This is a wonderful rental, with an open floor plan, lots of natural light and plenty of room for everyone. The home is in a wonderful location (just a short walk to the beach) . It is also well organized (sheets shorted by bed, etc.) and outfitted from kitchen utensils to beach chairs to towels and pillows. Paul was great to work with throughout the rental process and went the extra mile when clothes were inadvertently left behind. We hope to be back again next summer. Mary P.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

13 Aug 2019

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

Great week!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the school house. There was plenty of space for the eight of us. The kitchen was very well equipped and having a washer and dryer there was a definite plus! The yard was great for game playing in the evening. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone and hope to stay again in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Megan G.

18 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great family trip

We had a wonderful week at the school house. It was close to a few different lakes that were a short drive. The walk to Lake Michigan was short and fun to watch the sunset and to swim. The schoolhouse had a lot of seating and was peacefully set back in the woods but not too far to get essentials we forgot. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

14 Aug 2018

Quaint, quiet, and family friendly.

It’s such a nice house, with all the amenities you’d ever need for a family vacation. You can walk to Lake Michigan in about five minutes, and everyone in the area always waves and says hello like you’ve been there before. Everything about the house and the area is just like one of those Tim Allen commercials, pure Michigan. We will definitely be returning next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

6 Aug 2018

Beautiful views and great hospitality

We had another amazing vacation in Pierport. Our family has been taking this trip annually and love the charm of the "Pierport Schoolhouse." This beautiful property has become a home away from home for our family of 4. The property was very clean and even had a welcome basket with s'mores "supplies" to use by the fire and local treats of wine and maple syrup. The owners go above and beyond to keep the property clean and inviting. They even called to check on us during out stay! We loved reading the guest book too! We had more then enough room and loved all of the natural light in this charming schoolhouse. We look forward to our vacation stay next year and we just left less then a week ago!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

chelsea C.

24 Aug 2017

The perfect place for peace and quiet!

Very quaint and quiet. The perfect place to unwind, with all the amenities you'd ever need. Very short walk to a very nice beach right on Lake Michigan, and a great place to see the stars at night! Short drive to many different small towns, with plenty of shopping and dining.we will definitely be returning here for another vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

20 Aug 2017

Beautiful views and very welcoming home away from home.

From the beautiful Lake Michigan views to the small town charm we loved our stay. The home away from home was very clean and welcoming for our family of 4. With plenty of room and open floor plan our family had room to spread out in the house and outside as well. The charm of this being an old school house caught the eye of our girls and they wanted to learn more. We plan on making another trip next year and continuing to explore. So many things to do within driving distance if your family needs a break from the beach. Very affordable for the location and space!

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

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

17 Sept 2016

Great Stay for My Family

This house was a comfortable home, away from home. It accommodated my family of 4, as well as nephews and spouses for an 11-day stay. With the large, bright and clean kitchen/dining room, as well as the spacious living room my party had plenty of space to share, as well as personal space. Beds were made up and all cooking amenities were available. The home was clean. Front and back porches kept the house from being tracked up. The yard is large and private. We were able to put our boat in Lake Michigan in Arcadia and on windy days in Bear Lake. Both launches were well maintained. The area is rich in activities and natural beauty. This newly remodeled school house was perfect for our families vacation.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

linda

14 Sept 2016

very nice place.

this is a very nice place room for everyone. its a five minute walk to the beach which is Lake Michigan. In the evening take a walk an you will see all kinds of deer just out eating. They had all kinds of games an puzzles to use. A very nice welcome basket!! All we needed to bring was food. All the sheets an towels are there we brought are owe beach towels. We hope to re rent for next year depending on vacation time off. We hope to have a better fishing trip next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

13 Aug 2016

Very clean and bright

The Schoolhouse was very clean and the living areas and kitchen very spacious with two bathrooms, one up and one down, which was very convenient. The yard was spacious and very well groomed for the kids to play. Our party consisted of 4 adults and 3 children. That seemed the right amount of people., We did not use the pullout couches in the living room but they didn't look very comfortable. It was a short drive to the beach, very convenient, as well as short drives into Bear lake or Onekema for supplies. We went to Frankfort (20 minute drive) to cute shops and paddleboarding at the beach there. Nice selection of restaurants there also. Another day we rented kayaks at Riverside Canoe rental on the Platte River. Another day we drove up the lake highway to Sleeping Bear Dunes. There's plenty of activities and attractions to see in this part of Michigan I would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

4 Aug 2016

Great Getaway

Perfect sized home for my family, with everything we needed for our stay. Beach was so close and so amazing that we were there everyday and every sunset. We will definitely go back in the future!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

19 May 2016

Kate

With amazing views, beautiful sunsets and wonderful comfort, this house was an amazing find. Plenty of room for all 10 of us, we plan to return in 2016. All the essentials were included, the house is very well kept and clean. We were greeted with a beautiful welcome basket with tastes of Northern Michigan. Our family walked to the breath taking beach of Lake Michigan several times a day and enjoyed the quiet scene and unplugged for the week. There are several things near by to do if you would like to venture more into the outdoors. Within a short distance there is major grocery shopping and additional beaches to boat or swim. I highly recommend this destination and can't wait for our family to return Summer of 2016.

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

12 Aug 2015

Comfortable and clean, a great, relaxing vacation home

We stayed at the schoolhouse 8/1 - 8/8/15. We found the house to be very clean and comfortable with everything you might need for your stay, including not only pots, pans and dishes, but a beautiful basket filled with goodies like wine, maple syrup and ingredients to make S'mores by the fire. (Take the goodies but leave the basket for the next guests.) 3 blocks down the road is the public access to a beautiful Lake Michigan beach and Old Faceful. Bring your water bottle and fill it up! The water is cold, pure and delicious! The owners are extremely helpful and nice and even called to check on us after a particularly bad storm leveled trees to the north in Glen Arbor and Traverse City. We found lots to do in the area including canoeing and kayaking. The best beach we found was in Frankfort, about 1/2 hour north. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is also only about 1/2 hour drive and in the summer, they have alpine slides and we also went on a very nice "art" hike. This is also where we found the best restaurant, Thistle. Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City are each about an hour north. Grand Traverse Commons is a very interesting place. It used to be a state mental asylum but has been converted to restaurants and shops. Our little dog also greatly enjoyed his vacation and loved walking on the beach. We highly recommend staying at the schoolhouse!

About the host

Hosted by Paul Evans

We have been vacationing in the Pierport area since 1967. We have some family in the area.

Why they chose this property

There is very little traffic on the road near the house, very quiet, short walk to Lake Michigan. If you get up early, you will have a chance to see deer, and wild turkeys. You are a short distance from Manistee, Frankfort, Traverse City. with plenty of things to do in the area.