Manistee Home Near Lake Michigan with Freighter Views offers a modern retreat just steps from First Street Beach. Unwind on the expansive back deck, where you can enjoy river views and access the Riverwalk via private staircase. This home features air conditioning, grill, boat dock, fishing access and an outdoor fire pit.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
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Kitchen
Washer
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Outdoor Space
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Manistee Channel Waterfront Home with Boat Dock
Manistee Home Near Lake Michigan with Freighter Views: Property ID#238960 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10. Sleeping Arrangements: Master Bedroom - 1 King; 2nd Bedroom - 1 Full; 3rd Bedroom - 2 Bunks, Twin Top and Full Bottom
**This modern, updated home is just steps from First Street Beach, recently voted #1 Beach in Michigan.**
Located right on the Manistee Channel, you will have a front row view to all of the freighters going through. The owners have added sliding glass doors to each of the three bedrooms that walk out to an expansive brand-new back deck. The view of the river will be amazing from each room. You will also be able to access the Riverwalk via private staircase and utilize the boat dock.
AMENITIES INCLUDE: air conditioning, grill, boat dock, fishing access, river views, fire pit, ping pong , air hockey, outdoor deck with seating. WIFI and smart TV access included.
** Boat dock on the Manistee Channel is included with your reservation. It is 30 feet long and can hold up to a 40 foot boat. There is public parking across the street for overflow cars and trailers.
The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. 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: Don't miss out on the unique home... It is one of the closest rentals to Manistee's popular First Street Beach! Only minutes from downtown Manistee, 7 miles to Little River Casino, very close to the Manistee Country Club, and about 15 minutes to Northern Natural Winery!
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
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Dock
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming 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)
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
Located in Manistee, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Douglas Park and Ramsdell Theater. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby. Visit our Manistee travel guide
Is Manistee Channel Waterfront Home with Boat Dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Manistee Channel Waterfront Home with Boat Dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Manistee Channel Waterfront Home with Boat Dock?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Manistee Channel Waterfront Home with Boat Dock located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from WaterWorks Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Douglas Park and Manistee Municipal Marina are also within 10 minutes.
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Manistee Channel Waterfront Home with Boat Dock Reviews
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Easy walk into downtown. Loved that there was a washer and dryer. Close enough to walk to the beach. I like that there is extra parking across the street. Great property!
Perfectly located home for our stay in downtown Manistee. Check In/Check Out was extremely simple and the home was very clean and had an awesome backyard over looking the channel.
Great location and very nice house. We loved the yard and access to the river. It was nice that we could walk to town and the beach. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again.
Great, spacious vacation home with lots of fun activities and beautiful backyard sitting area. Very clean and quiet. Easy access to river through backyard with effective gaits in case of children. Definitely recommend!!!
We ended up staying here for a month as we were waiting for our house to be finished. It fit our needs very well. It is a great location for taking walks and also for my 90-year-old father-in-law to check out all the happenings outside the window. We were lucky enough to see a few ships go down the channel also. Excellent place to stay!
This home was very clean and was stocked very well with all necessary items including a cooler! The washer and dryer came in very handy since we had two kids under 5. We will come again.
Comfortable and clean with plenty of room on the main level and converted / multi space garage. Awesome evening sunset views from the back yard that is spacious.
Exactly as listed. The beds were not super comfortable, but they were okay for a couple nights. Communication with the property manager was quick and efficient. We had a good time even though the weather was crappy. We played with the games in the basement and some of the board games that are provided.
The home’s location was perfect! Lovely view of river and close to park, beach and great spots for walks. Couldn’t have been better. Some updating to lighting would’ve improved the interior of the home but it was equipped with most everything we needed.
We loved staying here! The converted garage was absolutely amazing, and we hung out in there a ton. The sliding doors on each bedroom, and the huge back deck are also amazing, and being on the waterway with the dock was perfect. The water was far enough (with a gate that locks) so we didn’t have to worry about the toddler, but close and easy enough that all of the kids could fish or kayak from there. Easy walk to playgrounds, the beach and town, it was fantastic!
I do wish it had whole house AC instead of window units (one bedroom doesn’t have one), and better doorknobs (some really don’t work which was scary with kids), but those things were minor, and wouldn’t deter us from recommending it or staying there again.
The place, location and view were all exceptional!!We were very pleased with everything. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. We will definitely vacation again in the future.