Title: Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53970000/53961600/53961531/7b9e763d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53970000/53961600/53961531/7f6f67fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53970000/53961600/53961531/461fe4d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53970000/53961600/53961531/fd613482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53970000/53961600/53961531/0759de5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of this historic Victorian home, with its original woodwork and spacious dining room perfect for family meals. Enjoy outdoor games or cozy nights by the fire pit in the large backyard, complete with a pergola. Located in a quiet neighborhood, you're just blocks from downtown Manistee and Lake Michigan beach. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach Charming Historic House – 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Sleeps 8. Sleeping Arrangements: Upstairs Bedroom; Queen, Upstairs Bedroom; Queen, Upstairs Bedroom; Queen, Upstairs Bedroom; Twin and Bunk A wonderful craftsman-style Victorian era home with original woodwork throughout. There is a large dining room to cook for the whole family. This house has ample space in the backyard for outdoor games or to just sit back by the fire pit at night. Located in a quiet historic neighborhood, you will love to walk and admire the architecture or just relax in this beautiful home built around 100 years ago. Come and stay here and enjoy history while also having some good beach fun! AMENITIES INCLUDE: DVD player, laundry, charcoal grill, fireplace, fantastic back yard with pergola and firepit, extra box fans. Cable service and wifi, with smart TV setup, is included. The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and a standard drip coffee maker is available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include blender, ice maker, toaster and microwave. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products. LOCATION: The house is in the heart of Manistee across from a great playground at Trinity Luthern. Only 4 blocks from Downtown Manistee and about a mile from Lake Michigan beach. Family-friendly neighborhood! Great place to ride bikes or go on walks. Manistee is located about an hour south of Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing: \- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties \- Attentive responses to inquiries \- Exceptionally detailed cleaning \- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals \- Properly stocked amenities \- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right. Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay. ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests. DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely. Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy. For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cleaning supplies - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68460000/68452600/68452537/a9e5bd92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huge historic on Lake Michigan w/ large yard, fire pit, BBQ & air conditioning Manistee - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 50 reviews CA $131 CA $309 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=68452537&PinnedHotelID=68452537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032700/97032700/dc253bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sailor's Delight - Remodeled and Super Cute! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Charming Historic Manistee Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach Manistee 334777 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.24076,-86.324615&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ys%60mGxg%7BmO%3FS%3FW%3FS%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40S%40W%40UBS%40UBUBSBUBUBSBSDUDSBUDQDSDUFSDSDQFSFSDQHSFQFQFQHSFOHQHQHQHOHOHOHQHMJQJMHOJMJMJMJMJMLMJKJMLKJKLIJKLKLILILKLGLILGLINILELGLGNENGLENCLENENCLCNCNCLCNANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBNBLBNBNDLDNBNFLDLDNFLFLDLHNHLFLHLFLJLHLHLJJJLHJJLJJLJJLLJLJLJLJLJNHLJLHPJLHPHNHNHNHPHPHPFNHRFPFPFPFRFPFRFRDPDRFTDRDRDPBTDRDTBRBRBTBTBRBT%40T%40RBT%40V%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FTATATATARAVCTARATCTCRCTCTCRCRETERCTEPERERGTEREPGRGRGPGRGPGPGPIRGNIPIPIPINININIPKLIPKLILKNKLKLKLKLMLKJKLMJKJMHKJMJMHMHMJMFMHMFOHMHMDMFOFMDMDOFOBMDODOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMEOCMEOGOEMGMGMEOIMIMGMIMGMKMIMIMKKKMIKKMKKMKKMMKMKMKMKMKMIOKMKQIMIQIOIOIOIQIQIQGOISGQGQGQISEQGSGSEQESGSEUESEQCUESEUCSCSCUCUCSCUAUCSAUAWASAUAUAU%3FU%3FS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XCAY4q7u6qfO3PvEVq8YLMOj5cs=) Manistee, MI #### What's nearby - Ramsdell Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Manistee Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - First Street Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Little River Casino - 11 min drive - 10.4 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Culver’s - ‬6 min drive - ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬3 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach located? > Situated in Manistee, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ramsdell Theater and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake Michigan. Manistee County Historical Museum and Manistee Municipal Marina are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Historic Home Close to Downtown and Beach Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4/10 Poor #### Diane S. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Manistee Bday stay The inside of the home was exceptional. Did not like the railings to get in and out. Paint chipping and not very secure. Also, at this time of year we would have thought the storm windows would be off. Could not open windows on first floor. 86-degrees and higher on the lower level in the mornings. Air conditioning missing in 4th bedroom. Only box fans. We will not stay here again. ##### Diane S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff L. Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location #### July getaway Clean, spacious, Loved the quiet, the front porch and the pergola with fire pit. Would definitely stay here again lots to do ##### Jeff L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas W. Nov 25, 2015 #### Short House Fishing Trip I have stayed in Manistee at other rentals and this house was the best. The location is perfect to get to either pier to fish. We enjoyed the beautiful house and the stay was great in spite of high winds which kept us from fishing two days. ##### Thomas W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great For Families This is a nicely cared-for older home in a quiet neighborhood across from a school with a playground and close to downtown Manistee. Four bedrooms -- 3 with double beds, 1 split room with 4 twins. It was perfect for our family vacation and accomodated 4 adults and 3 kids comfortably. The owners are thoughtful in their provisions: there are beach chairs, beach towels, and box fans available for use if needed and there are a few basics in the kitchen that were helpful. Overall, a very comfortable place to stay. ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori S., Louisville KY May 31, 2014 #### Step back in time We chose Manistee for our summer vacation last year and we loved both the area and this lovely home base. This property is a very well maintained slice of history, with all the modern amenities. So comfortable to come home to after a day at the beach or sightseeing. Even my 14 year old son couldn't get over how "quaint" this home is. Downtown Manistee is just an easy, beautiful stroll down the hill and is a real slice of old time Americana. Plenty of restaurants and nice shops to occupy your time. The beach was a short drive or bike ride away, and is just beautiful. We really enjoyed running on the RiverWalk and all the pretty sights along the way. We did day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Silver Lakes for dune buggy driving, canoeing on the Manistee River, and a local ranch for horseback riding. All within an easy drive of this cozy home we looked forward to coming "home" to. Highly recommend this for families who appreciate a slice of history and who want to relax completely after a day of local sightseeing. ##### Lori S. ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer M. Sep 14, 2018 #### Charming house with character but could use some updates The house was in a great location. Super quiet neighborhood. Walk or bike to beach and downtown. There’s a small school playground across the street. House was clean and orderly when we arrived. We really appreciated being able to use the laundry machines. The kitchen is very dated but has all you need to make meals as far as pots and pans, plates, glasses, silverware etc. None of the living room or dining room windows would open/ still had the storm windows on. The only windows that would open downstairs were kitchen and bathroom windows and one at the base of the stairs. It got pretty stuffy in the dining and living room areas in the afternoons w the sun. Only one bedroom upstairs has a window A/C. So it was a bit hot to sleep even with fans a couple of the nights And I agree with other reviews about needing more mirrors particularly in the bedrooms since there is only one bathroom with a shower that has a small mirror. The half bath does not have an outlet. I would also recommend bringing a powerstrip extension cord for each bedroom. All in all we really enjoyed our stay dispite the above thoughts. We would definitely stay there again. The owner was very quick to respond to any concerns and questions we had. I really appreciated that. We were in the area for a week for the North County Trail Run and this was a great place to stay. Like I mentioned, super quiet location so had a great nights sleep before the race! ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. Jul 21, 2015 #### Family Favorite Working with the owner was easy and friendly. She answered all my questions and it was just as described when we arrive. The home is very comfortable for nine (the number of people we had during our stay) but could sleep at least 10. The "kids" room was adorable and the enclosed porch off the "kids" room was like having a club house for the kids. Ours often had morning dance parties up there before they came down for breakfast. The house was very clean - from corner to corner. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. Everything was in working order. The dining room fit all nine of us around the table. The historical features around the home were just a pleasant bonus and we all enjoyed exploring all the different elements. The water pressure was great and we could all shower with plenty of hot water. There are at least four playgrounds within bike riding distance. The kids loved exploring this. We rode our bikes to town (there are a lot of hills so be aware - it is a tough ride back) and we rode to first beach. Many around town prefer fifth ave beach but we visited both and enjoyed both very much. Two great little coffee shops downtown to choose from if you like a special something in the morning. Walking around the neighborhood is beautiful - the surrounding homes are amazing in size and structure. Bring your camera on your walks. The front porch of this home is the most precious spot. The breeze is always priceless and you can't but sit and grab a book to read. If you can't bear to leave your gaming systems, etc behind, this home has great wifi connection and is well stocked with entertainment/tv options. While probably more room than you need for a couples get away - it is in a very nice location and would work well. Easy access and a nice shopping village would make it perfect for a girls weekend too. We loved it. The only thing I think I would caution you on if you are looking to rent is that there are a lot of stairs and uneven ground - it could be tricky for anyone that has some trouble on their feet. In side stairs are steep and outside stairs are tricky. ##### Jennifer R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jacob d. Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manistee fishing trip The main floor of the house allowed enough room for 7 adults to move freely. At no point in time did we feel limited by space. The fire pit and seating area in the backyard were a great way to enjoy the evening, especially with the firewood provided by the property. The only down side was the bedrooms with twin beds. Due to the age of the house it does not have central air. The bedrooms with the twin beds had box fans but could get hot during the summer months. Luckily during our stay the weather was cool so we could open the windows. Overall the house is very nice and provided a relaxing environment. The house is only a few blocks from downtown which made for a nice walk to and from dinner. ##### jacob d. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### a s. Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home in a lovely town We had a great week in this Manistee charmer. With having 1 son and 5 daughters, it can be tricky to find accommodations where everyone has the beds and privacy that they need, and this house fit the bill. I loved that it is in a very quiet neighborhood, across the street from a school playground and just minutes from 2 Lake Michigan beaches and the quaint downtown area. There's quite a bit to do in the area, yet it is not overly touristy. Very relaxing and beautiful area to stay in. We hope to be back again in the future. ##### a s. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele C. Aug 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Late summer getaway The location was perfect & the house had everything we needed. The front porch was awesome & the backyard space was super cool too. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Michele C. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason K. Aug 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location close to downtown. Great place close to downtown. Park across the street for kids. Only drawback is no central air. A/c units in the bedrooms were great but gets a little hot downstairs during the day. ##### Jason K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas W. Nov 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manistee fun fall trip Excellent house and location. Perfect for our 5 person stay ##### Thomas W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carly S., Kalamazoo, MI Jun 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house in a fantastic location We enjoyed staying in this lovely house. It's clean, spacious, and provided everything we needed for preparing meals inside or out. The desirable location was within an easy walk to downtown and 1 mile to 1st Street Beach. We can't wait to stay again! ##### Carly S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas M. Dec 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home, Lots of sleeping Space This place worked out perfect for our hunting trip. Plenty of sleeping space. Beautiful word work throughout the house. Only suggestion I would say is to have the heat turned up for guests prior to arrival. House was at 52 degrees when we arrived late in the evening and it took a while to warm up to a comfortable temp. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to others. ##### Douglas M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henry O. Oct 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place, great location We had a great experience. The house was great. Nice big rooms. Great closet space. Outstanding location. It really had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Henry O. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### our stay It's a beautiful old home, in a quiet residential neighborhood. An easy walk to town and short drive to the beach. The house was very clean and we had a wonderful week there. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott F. Oct 9, 2018 #### Super nice home!! We were very impressed with the location and character of the home. The owner provided a very thorough informational sheet and included local activities. Great job!! ##### Scott F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### robbie c. Sep 29, 2018 #### Lovely big Victorian getaway! The Short House was a great place for my large family, it offered lots of space for us to visit and have lots of fun. We stay in Manistee every year for Labor day, this year as most of the family camped and I rented a house for some of our elder family who can't really camp anymore, my son and I. We had all the comforts of home. Kristen was a joy to rent from, and I really enjoyed the opportunity to stay in this amazing Victorian treasure! ##### robbie c. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Darko S., Fort Wayne, IN Sep 24, 2018 #### Fishing trip Myself and 4 of my friends spend couple nights in this home while visiting Manistee for our fishing trip. The house has plenty of room and we loved the history of it. We arrived while it was dark so finding our way from the back of the house to the front door was bit challenging as there are no lights in the back yard which is where we needed to park. We had everything we needed. The house was clean and equipped with everything we needed. Thankfully it was a cool weekend and we did not need the air conditioning because the house is listed as "air conditioned" but there is only a small window unit on one of the upstairs bedrooms so if you are staying here on a hot weekend, it may not be as comfortable. Everything else was great. The house was close enough to town that you could walk there. We stopped for dinner at the recently opened North Channel Brewing Company and the food and beers were amazing. We chartered a trip with Steelhead Hunter Fishing Charters and had a great time. ##### Darko S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa C. Aug 20, 2018 #### Greathome, convenient area. Hello. We had a great stay. I trust you will find everything in order. Your home is beautiful, we loved the charm. We also rented another house a few blocks west to accommodate the rest of our family. My only comment would be to consider adding a few mirrors in the bedrooms to ease the getting ready process. We purchased extension cords and left one, this made it easier to place the fans. Overall great stay. Kind regards, Lisa Collins ##### Lisa C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Dione R. Aug 15, 2018 #### Beautiful Home! Our family loved staying here. It was spacious, clean and had everything you could ask for. The outdoor patio area and fire pit was adorable. The Kitchen had everything necessary and the bathrooms were very nice. Our only complaint was not being able to open windows in the LR/Dining area. It was very hard to cool down the house. If we were able to open up a few windows in each of these rooms we could get some cross ventilation which would allow the place to cool down much better. Or if ceiling fans were installed in these rooms this would help - the kitchen ceiling fan made a big difference keeping cool while working in the kitchen. All things considered a wonderful place to stay! ##### Dione R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah R. Aug 13, 2018 #### Family vacation Great house! Great location! We loved it! ##### Rebekah R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol W. Aug 4, 2018 #### Great Home for your get-away trip The home was very nice and spacious. We liked that it was walking distance to the beach, tennis courts, a nice park and the downtown district. Our stay at this home was a relaxing time. I recommend this home to future travelers. ##### Carol W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niles S. Dec 18, 2017 #### Great Getaway!! Once again the Short house was perfect for our weekend getaway! The house is comfortable and cozy. It was even decorated for Christmas. Thanks for letting stay. We will be back! ##### Niles S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret D. Aug 30, 2017 #### Charming century old house close to the center of Manistee. Furnished with my needs for a week Gave us a closeness to the city and the lake. Was clean through out and furnished with appliances needed to make coffee and wash/dry clothes. These are necessities when away from your home. As we were there for my granddaughter's wedding the iron came in very handy. The entrance was great as we didn't have to carry keys. Instructions were clear of your expectations for us. Enjoyed the reading materials left around. History of Manistee. Liked the list of places to eat and see. Over all it was a wonderful week. Thank you for sharing your house. Josh & Katie Coester will be living there so it will be a destination again. ##### Margaret D. 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