Title: NEW 2025: Wooded Retreat across from Lake MI - 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 # NEW 2025: Wooded Retreat across from Lake MI Find serenity on Lake Michigan’s shores by day or night as the sound of waves soothes your soul then relax at your cozy home with private entry. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109700000/109695000/109694954/35889df1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109700000/109695000/109694954/cf16bfe9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109700000/109695000/109694954/aced82f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109700000/109695000/109694954/b10e801a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109700000/109695000/109694954/36639678.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Across from Lake Michigan, this serene single-level home offers a quiet retreat with a front and back deck where you can sip coffee while listening to the waves. Enjoy outdoor amenities like an extra firepit, ample seating areas and charcoal grill. Inside, find comfort in everyday essentials like fully-stocked kitchen appliances including microwave and toaster. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### NEW 2025: Wooded Retreat across from Lake MI Serene single-level home across from Lake Michigan: Property ID#393153 - 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 5. Sleeping Arrangements (all main level): King in master, Queen in 2nd bedroom and extra single in living room. If you're looking for a quiet retreat, you've come to the perfect place. Nestled along a quiet stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline, you'll hear the waves while sipping coffee on either front or back deck of the home. This is an ideal HQ for all things that Northern Michigan has to offer. There is public access at various points along Lakeshore Road. We encourage the use of the public Lake Michigan beach access at Bar Lake is just a a few miles up the road. Extra amenities include an indoor AC unit, outdoor firepit, ample outdoor seating and a charcoal grill for you to enjoy. The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. dishwasher, and a drip coffee maker is available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include microwave and toaster. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies, and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products. LOCATION: Home is ideally located just north of Manistee along serene Lakeshore Road. Just a few minutes to downtown Manistee and about an hour south of Traverse City and beautiful 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 - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18797500/18797452/5b7e9361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes Bear Lake - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=18797452&PinnedHotelID=18797452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27477200/27477120/cc4c52ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Make Memories this summer, suite, firepit, deck on Lake Michigan Manistee - Parking available - Microwave - Living/dining area 9.0 Wonderful 96 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=27477120&PinnedHotelID=27477120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108270000/108267100/108267054/72b33727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Family Vacation Home Steps from Lake Michigan Beaches, Golf, and Fun. 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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 393153 ## About the area Located in Manistee, this vacation home is on a lake. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Manistee travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Manistee.dx2224) [View more Vacation homes in Manistee](https://www.expedia.ca/Manistee-Private-Vacation-Homes.d2224-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.33968%2C-86.27058&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xlnG_s3_EMdxBLU2QfBOYYvIJyw=) Manistee, MI ### What's nearby - Manistee County Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Portage Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Orchard Beach State Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km - Little River Casino - 13 min drive - 9.0 km - Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 25 min drive - 22.6 km ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬14 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Salty Heifer - ‬12 min drive - ‪Big Al'S Pizza - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is NEW 2025: Wooded Retreat across from Lake MI pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is NEW 2025: Wooded Retreat across from Lake MI located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Portage Lake. Douglas Valley Winery and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## NEW 2025: Wooded Retreat across from Lake MI Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike Sep 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful, spacious place. Great backyard. Quiet. On a two lane road that is listed as suitable but is less than ideal for biking or walking, but only 10 minute drive to Manistee a cool town with fun food options and great beaches. No direct lake access (lake is across the street and separated by private homes and access). ##### Mike Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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