Shoreline Oasis: Secluded Lake Michigan Getaway

Manistique, Michigan
$436 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

SHORELINE OASIS
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1
*LAKEFRONT (Lake Michigan)
*GORGEOUS SANDY SHORELINE
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*DOG FRIENDLY
*HOT TUB added this Spring!

***The roads around the property are private property. Please do not ride ATV's down the private roads or on the powerline trail. Please be empathetic to the neighbors that live in the neighborhood full-time***

NEW ADDITIONS: Volleyball net on the beach for guest to use, outdoor shower, 4(1 double, & 3 single) kayaks, paddle boat and an electric V2 car charger in the garage! Also added - Dish Network for your TV viewing.

You will be hard-pressed to find another vacation rental with this beautiful view of lake Michigan and 300 feet of private-untouched sandy shoreline. This home is truly a shoreline oasis. With wrap-around deck and enclosed sun porch, you won't miss a minute of the sunrise.

Shoreline Oasis is a 3 bedroom/1 full bathroom cottage which sleeps 8 comfortably. There is laundry onsite, a cozy kitchen, coffee bar and wi-fi for those working while vacationing. Grab your friends or family and BBQ on the deck while you watch the kids play in the water and hear the waves tumble ashore.

Less than 12 miles to Manistique makes Shoreline Oasis a convenient location yet still private & secluded.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: There is no air conditioning at this property. However, there are a few fans for guests to use.

ATV's: ATV's are welcome. Please do not drive on the beach, but there are nearby trails.

Animals: Deer, squirrel, variety of birds, racoons.

Bathroom: One full bathroom with shower and tub

Beach/Swimming: The shoreline of Lake Michigan is absolutely gorgeous. Private Sandy beach for 300 ft. There is also a volleyball net setup and balls are in the garage.

Bedroom Configuration:

Bedroom #1: main floor-- 1 Queen bed

Bedroom #2: upstairs-- 1 Queen bed

Bedroom #3: upstairs(loft area)—1 Full bed, 2 twin beds on opposite end (not fully enclosed)

Boats: 4 kayaks- 1 double & 3 single, & paddle boat for guest use (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Bugs: On top of the standard Michigan bugs, especially in May/June, there are generally 2 weeks where the mayflies can be intense. Keep in mind that there are mosquitos, especially at dusk, since you are so close to the water's edge.

Car Charger: There is a V2 car charger located in the garage for guest use.

Distances:
* Pictured Rocks: 1 hour and 15 minutes
* Manistique: 12 minutes
* Marquette:1 hour 44 minutes
* Escanaba: 1 hour and 7 minutes
* Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 1 hour 53 minutes
* Mackinac Bridge: 2 hours

Dock: no dock

Drinking Water: It is well water. Some guests may choose to bring bottled water for drinking.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: Electric fireplace

Fire-pit: There is firepit for guests to use on the beach.

Fishing: Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes, one is required to hold a fishing license. Click here to purchase your fishing license online.

Garage: There is a garage which is used for toys. Guests can place snowmobiles/atv/boats inside.

Grill: A propane grill is present. Propane is provided.

Grocery Store: Manistique has many stores to shop in, which is only 12 miles away.

Handicap Friendly: Let us explain what we mean by handicap friendly…there is a zero-1 step entry into this home, and it is one level (a ranch-style home). The bathrooms and hallways are not up to official handicap standards and do not come equipped with special apparatus to help those in need.

Hot Tub- 6-person hot tub added this Spring!

Internet: Yes…There is wi-fi. It can be intermittent since the property is remote. Zoom calls and video streaming are not recommended.

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Outdoor Shower: To wash off a fun day in the sand there is an outdoor shower for you to rinse off.

Parking: PLEASE BE CAREFUL when it comes to turning around. It is easy to get your car/truck/trailer stuck in the sand. Tows are not easy in the U.P. Up to 5 cars can park comfortably or a 2 truck/trailer combo.

Pets: Dogs are welcome (up to 2)! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: It is a very private space.

Seniors: Come one, come all! This space is great for those over 60. Sometimes when renting a home, you are never too sure about the terrain: is the home on top of a hill, is parking on a steep slope, are there 100 steps to the beach or the unit, etc. This home gets the FVR approval for the young at heart!

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground. Click here to purchase your snowmobile trail permit.

Space: 1 ½ story

Televisions: There are 3 Smart tv's with streaming capabilities

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: Yes! Laundry soap is provided

Wood: Wood is provided.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Croatian Danish English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV With Satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Shelli P.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 9, 2026

    So peaceful and beautiful. We really enjoyed our couple days stay.

  • Molly B.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Wonderful wonderful wonderful location. Gorgeous and peaceful and pretty private (just occasional people walking on the beach). It’s really an oasis. Hot tub needed cleaning and better care though. But ready to come back for the view, peace, and quiet!

  • S F.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    This home has everything you need for the perfect Great Lakes getaway. It was an ideal spot to unwind with friends and dogs — they had an absolute blast swimming in the lake! The water was surprisingly warm in the shallow area near the river, and we spent hours just relaxing in chairs set right in the water after kayaking. The private beach is truly secluded — we rarely saw anyone else. It was the perfect setup for a refreshing cold plunge in the lake followed by a quick rinse and a soak in the hot tub. We spent most of our time in the cozy screened-in porch, which was the heart of the stay. I’ll definitely be coming back with my pups!

  • Jake B.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We had a wonderful weekend staying at this gorgeous place. My partner and I worked remote for a couple days there and the internet was great.

  • Todd V.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Great place. Very responsive rental agency

  • Kerrie A.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    We paid top price for this place and it had a beautiful view, but the house was average. Unfortunately we arrived on a rare hot, humid and then rainy day and everything seemed damp. Without AC there was no way to change that. The downstairs bed is small and seems older. That with the combination of the warm damp air was unpleasant. We moved upstairs to separate beds the next night but the mosquitos were bad up there. Very large and nice sleeping space though. The view is beautiful and the screen porch is lovely but for what we paid, this was the least nice beach house we’ve stayed at in the Manistique area—while also being the most expensive (the price could be due to getting their last open slot for the summer). The service and internet were great and it was very quiet. Lots of flat beach for dogs and kids and fields/forest as well. Needs a deep clean, new screens for doors and windows, and fans in every area if there is no AC.

  • Amber B.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    We stayed at this property for 7+days. The property was well maintained, the house was adorable and homey. The view and beach were beautiful. It seemed like we were alone due to the amount of woods and beach front. Would highly recommend. About 20 min from town and a really nice grocery store.

  • Timothy S.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2023

    Stayed Oct 18, 2023

    Seamless arrival. No surprises during the stay. Perfect!

  • Mychelle S.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2023

    Stayed Oct 6, 2023

    Great communication. Everything as described in listing. The beach was beautiful. We enjoyed the sunrise in the morning and bonfires at night. Close to several golf courses, Kitchitikipi, waterfall hikes, and Fayette State park.

  • Rebekah S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2023

    Stayed Aug 6, 2023

    We stayed here last summer and booked again for this summer. It was lovely- the cottage is quiet and easy to stay in. It was hotter than we expected and I picked up an extra box fan for the cottage- it was really nice to have that one running on the main floor on the very low wind days we had (like weirdly no wind days- after the first I ran into town and grabbed a fan for the first floor to move the air). The washer did have a leak in it- which we discovered late in the week and I sent in an email to the management company. I don't know if anything was done about it but I would hate for the bathroom to have any damage if the leak goes unattended. The cottage is too cute. I realized about 3 hours into our drive home that I forgot to remove our ice cream in the freezer- I am so sorry. I do recommend that others give this place a try- we have had two lovely weeks here (in 2022 and 2023)

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