Navigate Manistee for beaches, pools, & outdoor adventure!

Manistee, Michigan
$287 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Manistee, Michigan is where relaxation and all-season adventures intersect at Lake Michigan and the Manistee National Forest. Navigate Manistee is a 3-story townhome in the Harbor Village resort-like community with amenities that include a year-round indoor pool and hot tub, seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, marina full of nautical eye candy, playground, sand volleyball court, and an outdoor community fire pit. Harbor Village sits along the pure, magical shores of Lake Michiganwhere you can sun and swim at 5th Avenue Beach, stroll along the North Pierhead, and end your day with a beach bonfire while watching the stunning sunset. Just on the other side of the Manistee River is 1st Street Beach with music and entertainment throughout the summer with the nearby old-school wooden playground, Lighthouse Park!

The 3 floors of this townhome offer our guests the space they need without being on top of each other all week. Upon entry, the main floor open plan layout invites our guests to relax in the living room with a Smart TV and streaming apps, entertain at the dining table that seats 6 and a peninsula with 3 additional stools, and enjoy a coffee overlooking the marina and outdoor pool which are basically your backyard! The kitchen boasts stainless-steel appliances with filtered refrigerator water and air fryer technology with the oven. There’s a half-bathroom, coat closet, and access to the 1-car garage.

The 2nd floor sleeps 6 beginning with a spacious landing that houses a twin daybed with a trundle bed and lounge chair. Sliding glass doors lead out to an open-air balcony with four chairs so you can end the evening star gazing. The Primary Bedroom has a queen bed, double closet, dresser, nightstands, picture windows with room darkening shades, and a ceiling fan. The second bedroom has two twin beds, a dresser, a walk-in closet, room-darkening shades, and a ceiling fan. A full bathroom with a tub and removable shower head is also on this floor.

The Lower Level features a family room (AKA bedroom) with a queen sofa sleeper, a Smart TV with Roku, picture windows, ceiling fan, books, an electric mini-fireplace, and a door for privacy. The lower-level walks out onto a ground level patio with a bistro table and chairs. This back entrance makes for a handy mudroom for your wet towels, beach bag, and your winter snow gear. There's a double closet for guests, and an office with a desk, lamp, and small chest of drawers. The Laundry Room via the office boasts a large capacity washer and dryer with a tub sink (detergent included!). A full bathroom with a stand-up shower completes the Lower Level. There are hair dryers in both full bathrooms. For those who still need to be connected or are working remotely, the Wi-Fi has 300 Mbps download speeds for streaming and/or video calls. A pack and play and booster chair are also available to guests.

The best part of your home-away is the easy 10-minute walk to the beach through the marina along the sidewalks, where our wagons and cooler on wheels will simplify getting there. We have spare beach chairs and sand toys to help ease up on packing. It's also a breezy 15-minute walk or short bike ride to the Manistee Riverwalk and the downtown eateries and shops (bikes not included).

For the adventure enthusiasts, there are plenty of nearby activities like hiking, biking, camping, skiing at two resorts, kayaking, fishing, kitesurfing, or whatever your experience calls for in the adjacent Manistee National Forest and nearby parks. Experience nearby tranquil, pleasure hikes at Orchard Beach State Park or Magoon Creek, or plan longer hikes or biking within 20-minutes from the many 'choose your own adventure' trails that the Manistee National Forest parks offer. Take advantage of cheater camping at Nordhouse Dunes, go on a kayaking or tubing adventure on the Manistee River, or use Fall as the excuse to drive up M-22 for the most vivid, picturesque Fall color tour, visiting the darling seaside towns along the way. Don’t forget to take in the view atop Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or Arcadia Dunes. For the winter getaway, ski at Crystal Mountain or Caberfae Peaks, take a sleigh ride, swim in the indoor pool/hot tub, and then cozy- up in front of the toasty fireplace. If you're up for fun and games with more food options, there is always the exciting Little River Casino from Manistee’s Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.

When you Navigate Manistee, you play, relax, and possibly even work remotely if you must. Find inspiration for your all-season experiences on our website: www.navigatemanistee.com. Then return to Vrbo to book your stay.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Marina Nearby Rafting Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • mark h.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    Great place. Clean, modern, warm and welcoming with everything needed to feel right at home. The host was very nice, communicative and helpful. The location is terrific. They had decorated for the holidays for us and baked us two delicious apple pies. Highly recommend.

  • Eve H.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    It was a great stay!

  • Bev R.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    We are avid travelers and have stayed at any number of VRBOs and by far our stay at Navigate Manistee has been the best. We were there for a month and had everything we needed, the best stocked VRBO ever. My interaction with the hosts was stellar, responsive, professional and friendly. The town home was comfortable, nicely appointed and had everything we needed. Loved having the two living areas. Location was perfect, a quick walk to the beach, and not a bad walk to downtown. Sunsets were the best ever!!!! Local and Michigan information was readily available to us upon arrival. The owners recommendations were spot on too. We will be back for sure and if I could give a 10 rating I would. Thanks for a wonderful and memorable stay.

  • Shelley P.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    Wonderful Home and Hosts! The weather didn't cooperate as much as we would have liked, but the location and home can't be beat! (No gnats, and a new grill was available--though we did not use it.) Home was cozy and clean. Kitchen was well-stocked with cookware, dishes, and spices. We cooked most of our meals there.Pack 'N Play, booster seat and crib mattress (for floor) were all available for our use for 1 and 3 year old. Wonderful wagon, camp chairs, and beach toys were available, too. (Playground area, outdoor and indoor pool, fitness room, shared campfire area less than 2 minute walk. Great beach just down the road a short walk...that has built-in benches and chairs for viewing the sunset, and campfire area right on the beach for sunset visits. (Even has firewood for 6 a bundle, right at the beach house.)Communication with hosts was top-notch. Have no fear, this home will not disappoint! We definitely hope to stay again!

  • Tim Q.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    It was Great. Our host was wonderful. Keep in contact with us. Replied fast when I contacted her. The home is very well kept!! I would highly recommend it. You can’t go wrong renting from this host. If we would ever go back to the area she would be our first pick. The beach area was well kept. Its was peaceful and quiet. Thank you for such a great experience!

  • gary c.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    property had lots to offer, loved the pool, great kitchen stuff. My husband already talked to you about the grill and knats. Overall we had a great time.

  • Jeff B.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We've stayed in Harbor Village many times, this location is very nice. View of the harbor and the outdoor pool. For the kids, nice playscape within 2 minute walk. Manistee is really bustling.

  • julie m.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    This was an absolutely beautiful property in the perfect location! We stayed there with my daughter, her husband, and our 4 grandchildren ages 4 to 13. The condo was clean and set up perfectly. The indoor and outdoor pools were perfect and the beach was a short walk. We also enjoyed the on site playground and firepit.

  • Jera Z.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    We visited with our infant and toddler and this spot was just perfect! Super close to the pools and within walking distance to the beach and playground, it was such a great spot to relax while having so much fun with our kids. We visited in the fall, and the property was just gorgeous and the fire place gave us a cozy spot to come back to. Would love to come back and stay in the summer. The house was really clean and spacious! Host was so helpful and kind, giving us lots of recommendations, especially kid friendly ones!

  • Jordan V.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 10, 2024

    We stayed for 3 weeks and this house was beautiful, welcoming and felt like a home away from home. Andrea and Mike were great to deal with and were great communicators. The house was exactly as described and welcomed our family of 5 easily.

  • Sarah T.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Awesome location.pool and hot tub nice. Clean and well stocked . Close to beach. Plenty to do around town or short drives to kayak, hike and visit Sleepy Bear Dunes .

  • Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Great time close to everything we wanted to do. Andrea was a big help with taking care of some specific details for my trip!

  • Jeremy J.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We enjoyed the property and the area. Manistee is a great little town. We spent the week hanging out on the beach, shopping in town, golfing, and kayaking the river. The condo is in good shape and we loved the new couch. We would definitely recommend this condo for a family vacation.

  • michelle v.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    From beginning to end, a perfect and comfortable stay at this condo. In the middle of it all! Beach, pool, shopping, bonfires, sunsets, good food...feel like we needed another week in the area to see it all. Great communication with owner, always made us feel like we were being taken care of. Condo was clean, updated, comfortable space. The beds upstairs could use an update but we were so tired at the end of the day from all the sun and fun. Would recommend this condo for big families.

  • Lynette B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    This is our fourth year coming to Manistee for a Summer vacation and the first at this property. The beach can not be beat! Everything was great and the host has the house nicely stocked. We appreciated everything provided for young kids (pack n play, plates and cups, beach toys, etc.) Would recommend 100%

  • Susan

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    The house was just as expected. Plenty of room for the 7 of us. Everything was nice and clean. The whole house was put together so nicely. They had everything you could need, and not a lot to do at check out. The short walk to the lake was great. Thank you

  • Carly N.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    We loved our stay at Navigate Manistee!! Beautiful condo, great amenities on site and very close to the beach and beautiful Lake Michigan!!!! Thank you for a great stay we would definitely come back!

  • Elizabeth K.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    This is a beautifully well-kept home in a very good location. Such an amazing stay!!

  • Maria L.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    Worked out perfectly for out family stay! We rspecially enjoyed the added perks of the indoor pool, outdoor pool and walking distance to the beach and pickleball courts.

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