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Just a half mile from First Street Beach, this modern home offers comfortable living spaces and modern amenities. Enjoy high-speed WiFi with smart TVs for personal streaming, central air conditioning, an outdoor firepit with seating, and a gas grill. A fully stocked kitchen provides everything needed for meal prep.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Manistee and Lake Michigan Getaway: Walk to the Beach, Downtown & Riverwalk!

Welcome to your perfect Manistee retreat! This updated home puts the absolute best of the city right at your fingertips. You are highly walkable to First Street Beach (voted Michigan's #1 beach two years running!) and downtown; both are just minutes away. Plus, you are mere steps from the stunning Riverwalk where you can watch the freighters coast by and see stunning sunsets!

Whether you're hitting the sand or exploring the town, you will love coming home to this comfortable, amenity packed space.

The Space - it's quite large

- Room to Relax: Enjoy two separate living spaces! Hang out in the main living room off the kitchen, or send the kids to the front TV/media room for movie night.
- Eat In: The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep and includes a drip coffee maker to jumpstart your mornings.
- Outdoor Living: End your beach days by relaxing around the outdoor firepit or grilling up dinner on the gas grill.

Sleeping Arrangements

- Master Bedroom: King Bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: Twin-over-Queen Bunk and Twin bed with trundle
- Bonus: Queen Sleeper sofa in the TV room

Amenities Included

- Fast and secure Wi-Fi with high speed Internet & Smart TVs for streaming
- Central Air Conditioning and low to high speed ceiling fans in all bedrooms
- Bed linens, bath towels, and a starter set of paper products

Explore Manistee & Beyond

- First Street Beach & Downtown: Just a few minutes' walk to the sand, shopping, and local dining!
-The Riverwalk: Mere steps from your front door, perfect for a scenic evening stroll where you can watch gorgeous sunsets as the sun skirts by the North Pierhead Lighthouse
- Little River Casino: Only 6 miles away for gaming and entertainment.
- Northern Natural Winery: A quick 15-minute drive to enjoy local tastings and Summer concerts.
- Scenic Highway M-22: This iconic, breathtaking route begins right here in Manistee! Take a gorgeous drive north to explore the coastal town of Frankfort (45 mins) and the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (1hr 15 mins).

Year-Round Outdoor Adventure

- World Class Fishing: Charter a boat on Lake Michigan for trophy king salmon and lake trout, or head to the wilds of the Manistee River for some of the best steelhead, brown trout, and coho salmon fishing in the country.
- Abundant Hiking and Kayaking. Hike the North Country Trail or Kayak the Manistee, Platt, or Pine Rivers.
- Golf at Manistee National, Arcadia Bluffs, or at the very close by Manistee Country Club.
- Winter Skiing or Snowmobiling: Hit the powder! You're perfectly positioned just a scenic 35 to 40 minute drive from the amazing slopes at both Caberfae Peaks and - - Crystal Mountain, or cross-country ski any of the numerous local trails.

There's so much more to do, and we cover all of that in documentation found at the house.

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

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Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 neighborhood

Manistee is home to this vacation home. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park. Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Manistee travel guide
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What's nearby

  • First Street Beach
    First Street Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • At the Beginning of the Sunset
    Manistee Lake
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Manistee County Historical Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ramsdell Theater
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Douglas Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Little River Casino Resort
    12 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Painted Lady Saloon
    3 min drive
  • China Buffet
    15 min walk
  • Culver’s
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Home by #1 Michigan Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Updated Home by #1 Michigan Beach located?

Situated in Manistee, this vacation home is steps from WaterWorks Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Michigan. Manistee Municipal Marina and Manistee County Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Manistee and Lake Michigan Getaway: Walk to the Beach, Downtown & Riverwalk! Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

amy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property and in a great location walkable to downtown. Really liked this property and would love to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025