We were in heaven in this house. The beach is wonderful. The sand is amazing, softer than other places on Lake Michigan that we've stayed. The water is shallow and usually very calm in the mornings. Great for swimming (especially for kids, I imagine). Our dog loved it.
The house itself was very clean. The cross breezes were wonderful. Lots of large and well-placed windows, and ceiling fans everywhere. We were breathing fresh lake air 24/7. The upstairs bedrooms were a good size, with plenty of floor space plus walk-in closets. The bed we slept in was big (king-size I think) and very comfortable. The furniture was beautiful and generously-sized. We brought a lot of clothes and still had space to spare. The washer and dryer were very nice as well.
The living room was not very large, which was perfect for just the two of us, but larger groups might find it a bit cramped. There was a perfect lounge spot on the living room couch right next to the window with the beach in view that was ideal for reading.
The kitchen wasn't large enough for group cooking, but it had everything we needed to cook our meals. Dishes came out of the dishwasher sparkling clean. Coffee maker was good and clean. The tap water is well water, which upset my husband's stomach (I never tried it). Highly recommend to bring and stock up on bottled water.
We did have one issue when we arrived, the house was still being cleaned. But communication with the reservation company was great and they made it right. We did our grocery shopping, and when we returned the house was ready and very clean. The grocery store, Jack's, is less than 15 minutes away and had everything we wanted, which was a lot because we love to cook. Their fresh baked pasties were excellent and always plenty in stock. Manistique only has a few restaurants and shops, which was fine for us, and we liked all the ones we tried. The central location puts the entire UP within day trip range, but we mostly just stayed on the beach. If you're looking for a quiet relaxing beach vacation, this house is it!