Title: Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat Riverfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat ![Terrace/patio - Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103750000/103742700/103742608/df08d5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103750000/103742700/103742608/327ee1f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103750000/103742700/103742608/13ed88e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103750000/103742700/103742608/c311a7db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103750000/103742700/103742608/3c3c36e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in Downtown Manistee's rich history at our riverside apartment. Enjoy views of the bustling downtown area and peaceful moments overlooking the Manistee River from the deck. The spacious apartment features an open-concept floor plan, a fully equipped kitchen, cozy living room, and dining area. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat Immerse yourself in the rich history of Downtown Manistee with our newly renovated and updated riverfront apartment. Enjoy views of the bustling downtown area, as well as peaceful moments overlooking the Manistee River. Our riverside apartment is also perfectly situated for enjoying popular local events like Sleighbell Weekend and Forest Festival. ​Upon arrival, you will ascend the entryway staircase 24 steps up to our spacious apartment with an open-concept floor plan. The rental is located over Port City Emporium gift shop, which we also own. Whether you're preparing a meal in the fully equipped kitchen, lounging in the cozy living room, taking in the views of a freighter making its way down the river, or gathering around the dining table playing games with loved ones, you will appreciate the freedom and flexibility of this thoughtfully designed space. ​Sleeps 5: Queen, Queen, Full size pullout sofabed 2 Bedrooms: Queen, Queen 1 Bathroom: Shower (no tub) Full Kitchen Dining Area Upstairs Unit with Deck Overlooking Manistee River Come stay with us! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84770000/84768300/84768295/06d16430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 BEDROOM HOME IN MANISTEE MI. 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Door to deck locked Please Text when you leave. Number is on the card at the door as you exit unit. Also, always make sure you hit lock button on key code entry to ensure it locks immediately. All this information is also in the Shaffer Haus book in the unit. Thank you Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please see complete rental agreement. This will also be emailed to you when you book. We know this is a large fishing area. Please no cleaning or cooking fish in the apartment please. There is a fish cleaning station on Riverwalk. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.24829%2C-86.32140&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ycryd42q6-46bULl6XCZTlNwbcs=) Manistee, MI #### What's nearby - Manistee Riverwalk \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Manistee County Historical Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Ramsdell Theater \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Manistee Lake \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse \- 3 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Culver’s - ‬5 min drive - ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬2 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat? ### Where is Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shaffer Haus-Downtown Riverfront Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsea M. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and cool place to stay on the river in Manistee ##### Chelsea M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy L. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place so far in Manistee The location was right in downtown Manistee. The place was clean, comfortable beds, big kitchen and the deck out back was great to see freighters come through the canal and walking the river walk was a plus ##### Tammy L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy S. Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manistee Beach Getaway Zero issues, excellent location, really nice vibe, very attentive hosts, and an all around good time. Loved the river view patio and the central business district location. Just mere minutes from abundant food and shopping options and just minutes (via motorized vehicle) from 3-4 awesome Lake Michigan beach access points.This is our first time visiting Manistee and when we come back—we’ll be staying in this location again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f73aed2c-a32f-445a-8578-16cf75341edc-1754699324125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/888114c9-0770-445b-ab62-d080e6c2444d-1754699327573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4de4baf3-c90e-4b51-aa38-f7e28d3a1c32-1754699324421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Stacy S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben G. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Very nice place to stay awesome views great restaurants next door will be back next year ##### Ben G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna H. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay The home is in a very nice historic area with easy access to restaurants and shops. Lovely view from the deck. Taco’bout it was our favorite restaurant but TJ’s Pub was great as well. Home was clean and well stocked with all needed items. ##### Donna H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt E. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### August visit We really enjoyed the nice place with a great view. The location was perfect with everything walking distance away. ##### Matt E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey P. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend getaway Great weekend with friends. Would book this one again! ##### Audrey P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad L. May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot Great location for downtown Manistee. Anita and Pat are great hosts and very responsive to questions. Place was very clean and exactly what we needed. Would stay again for sure. ##### Brad L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Shaffer Haus The Shaffer Haus was a delightful place to stay. A very attractive and clean property. Good location, no parking problems. Definitely recommended! ##### Mark C. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy W. Jul 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience! This property has been one of the best that we have stayed in. My wife and I had a wonderful experience and look forward to coming back to Manistee and enjoying this incredible place. The property owners were wonderfully hospitable and went above and beyond to make sure our day was exceptional. ##### Jeremy W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LAUREN Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved our stay here. It is such a beautifully designed property that has everything we needed. All the best dining options are a short walk. The town is adorable. We loved the back patio with the views of the river! It was private but also in the center of town! We would love to return! ##### LAUREN Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellie J. Sep 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Best! We stayed 5 nights at the Shaffer Haus in beautiful Manistee. The space is charming, comfortable and very well appointed. The owners are friendly, attentive and welcoming. I can’t imagine a better place to stay in Manistee. You’re with walking distance to beaches, shopping, dining, entertainment and more. We loved our stay. ##### Kellie J. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim L. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary getaway A lovely apartment in a fantastic location! We loved watching the river from the deck, and having shops and restaurants just steps away. It was also a great central location for exploring the area. We enjoyed easy access to beaches, trails, parks, and farm stands with local produce. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. It was a pleasure to return to after a day of hiking or exploring. Anita and Pat are wonderful hosts. ##### Kim L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane D. Dec 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best VRBO ever! This was the nicest rental we have stayed in to date. The location was perfect to be able to walk to shops, eateries, and even to Lake Michigan on the River Walk. The place was clean, big, and beautiful! Anita was great to work with and quick to respond. They gave us lots of great suggestions for where to eat and things to do. Manistee at Christmas time is just like a Hallmark movie and we had a lovely time. We will definitely go back! ##### Diane D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem Like Manistee itself, this property is a hidden gem. The riverfront location is central to the charming Victorian downtown area. We appreciated the thoughtful interior updates, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, that modernize the space while preserving its historic character. Central A/C was a bonus. We look forward to staying here again for our next visit. ##### Mark S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew K. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Overall the property and location are great. A small issue with loud (presumably drunk) people wandering River street at night and and into the early morning. Although this is to be somewhat expected on a Saturday night in summer. This is not a problem with the property or the owners, they are great. ##### Matthew K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024