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Very charming place to stay. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Great fall getaway.

Didn't need to use the fire place. This property is all about a million dollar view on a budget! Sunsets were amazing! Private beach on Lake Michigan was clean, no rocky terrain. Swimming was perfect, even at the end of September. Sand was sun heated. You can hear the host family's conversation through the walls, so they probably heard us too. For the price we can overlook that. Toaster, griddle, fridge and coffee, but no real kitchen. Bath is very nice. We plan to be back!

Location fabulous for sunsets, quiet beach walks. Easy drive into Manistee. Accommodations themselves are pretty dated, there is no air conditoning (and difficult to get a cross-breeze), and the door separating the spaces is pretty thin. There's a water issue in the bathroom and would guess owners are aware since there's a bucket under the sink. Met very nice owner in the driveway as we were coming in.

Wonderful seven day vacation in a relaxed environment. Everything was exactly the way it was described in the VRBO advertisement. Beach was pristine and so easy to access. Shirley and Gary were exceptional hosts.

The property was just as described. The sunsets over the lake were amazing. The property is close to town but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet. I loved my time there.

This location is a peaceful, beautifully situated retreat with stunning sunset views and a beach that feels nearly private. The atmosphere is quiet and secluded, and the hosts are respectful of privacy. While the walls are thin and sound travels easily, the owners were so quiet it was easy to forget they were nearby. The space has a vintage charm, with a lovely clawfoot bathtub and cozy touches like a cast iron stove and stylish couch. The firepit was great for outdoor cooking, and beach chairs were conveniently found on the stair landing.There are a few quirks. The building is older and close to the lake, which brings a strong musty smell at first, though it fades quickly. The bed was saggy and squeaky, and the microwave didn’t work for us. The toaster oven and coffee maker were usable but weak. The kitchen setup is scattered, and dishwashing happens in the bathroom or outdoor shower. Cooking supplies are minimal—no cutting boards, few knives, and no grilling tongs. I left a set of knives behind for future guests.Despite these small issues, the experience was wonderful. With a few updates to the bed, odor, and kitchen setup, this place could be even more exceptional. As it is, it’s already a special and worthwhile escape.

The property was extremely close to lake Michigan with direct beach access which was great. Little dated but clean and comfortable. A great place to experience the area from.

Beautiful setting right above the beach. Only issue was upon check-in the room felt and smelled musty. Opening windows and running ceiling fans helped a lot. Nice owners live in adjacent part of home. Wonderful location with lots to experience in the area. Saw 3 bald eagles.

The view was fantastic. The place was outdated. The coffee maker still had coffee in it, and was not cleaned at all. Overall it was a nice place, but it needs updates and a thorough cleaning.

Everything was nicer than stated. The view was beautiful from both inside (2 large picture windows) and outside. Very peaceful and relaxing. Will definitely go back again.

Access to the beach was phenomenal. The accommodations were underwhelming. Bathroom sink was clogged with food, the outdoor shower was not connected to a source of water, and we could hear the residents personal conversations through the walls.

Beautiful landscape! Nice, older space and decor.

Wonderful little place on Lake Michigan. Great views and good restaurants in the area. The wood stove was nice on a cool, late spring stay.

clean, quiet and just the right vibe for a weekend getaway

Beautiful view and nice beach area . Nice people

Gorgeous view, lication and property. Owners are very nice, we will definitely be booking there again!

The place was freezing cold. Took 6 hours to warm up. The kitchen floor had not been swept or cleaned. We could not get some of the streaming channels she said she had. The view was terrible. You look out to the top of the owners roof. You could see the water through only a couple windows. On the positive side they had an electric blanket on the bed, which we needed as the house just getting warm. They did offer us the bigger house at the same price as the one with no kitchen as they had a cancelation.

We totally enjoyed staying at Gary & Shirley's place. They were hospitable and the place was clean and beautiful right on Lake Michigan. We enjoyed walks on the beach, sitting around the fire at night, and driving to TC. Thank you for sharing this wonderful get-a-way place!

We could hear the waves crashing into the beach in at night, we were that close to the water!

Our host treated us so well. She upgraded our stay, and the uograde was actually just what we were looking for. We had access to a washer / dryer. The bath was lovely with a new shower. The home was beautifully scented. The bed was very comfortable. We also.had access to a a thermostat. The siundif the waves was so soothing. And thequiet datkness was alsomist enjoy! Thank you, Shirley and Gary! thermostat but coukd slao

The view of Lake Michigan was truly exceptional.

It was as listed and fit our needs. Shirley was helpful with issues that arose. Would stay here again.

Musty, mildew smell. Great location but we couldn't deal with the smell. Left one day early.

We loved the place overall. Would recommend they add an ac unit. But fans worked. Just an opinion to improve upon the place.

I'll be back! I went down to the beach (13 steps, a landing, then 15 steps, then about one minute of walking through dune grass to get there, if you're curious), played in the waves, and relaxed. There was a misty day, and I followed the suggestions the host provided and found a Gravity Hill and was amazed, and went for a couple easy hikes in nature preserves. Purely by accident, the house was getting a new roof while I was there, but you can't always choose when these things happen. Luckily, down by the beach, I couldn't hear a thing, and evenings and mornings were quiet. The only thing I would suggest is perhaps another table/floor lamp or two in the living room, since the one that is there is a bit dim for reading in the evening. There were overhead lights, but they're not terribly atmospheric.

It felt more like a rented room than a vacation rental; however, the hosts were so kind, the location is beautiful, and I'd come back just to walk the beach again.

Wonderful piece of property. Enjoyed spending everyday on the beach to yourself. Sad the amount of trash that washes up but we walked for miles and cleaned it up along the way. Beautiful views and peaceful. Everything we needed. Thank you

The location was beautiful. Great view of lake michigan. Getting down to the beach involved alot of stairs but they were very well constructed and maintained. Our hosts when we saw them we very friendly. Only issue we had was the door separating the suite and their house was a hollow core door which we could hear everything going on next door. Definitely would recommend to other couples looking to get away

Very nice place!