We loved the place and its location, we could walk along the windy beach and warm up in the cottage afterwards. We had privacy but knew that Karen and John were available if we Needed. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed, perfect. Perfect for a couple but would consider bringing friends and family in the summer. Loved every moment of being in the peace and quiet! Thanks.

John and Karen were readily available for anything from our arrival to our departure. They accommodated our late arrival smoothly and we were welcomed with a cozy and warm cabin. It was a great location. We hiked the Manistee River Trail and skied at the Big M trails. A short drive to downtown for dinner or shopping. Thanks Karen and John for a fantastic weekend! It exceeded our expectations and we would stay there again in the future.

My stay was perfect. Most importantly, the heat works very well, which was imperative for the near 5 degree night I was there. The water in the shower was hot, the tv works, and the view out of the back window was incredible. I look forward to retunening with my wife so we can take advantage of the water.

John and Karen are fantastic hosts! The cottage was great and so close to the water we fell asleep every night to the sound of waves. The weather was perfect during our stay and we were blessed with 7 perfect sunsets. The new webber grill was great to cook on and the beach walks were beautiful. The town of Manistee has a great old movie theater that is completely run by volunteers. We will definitely be coming back again

John and Karen's place was a perfect little place to cozy up on a cold winter weekend. The place is clean, quiet and has a beautiful view of the lake. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen has everything one needs to cook delicious meals. It is also a quick drive to Meijer and downtown Manistee. I can't wait to check it out during the beautiful Michigan summer!

Our family had a blast in this gorgeous cottage. We will definitely come back.

The cabin was wonderful John and Karen were able to accommodate us with in the last two weeks before Christmas for a long weekend visiting family. They even put out a Christmas tree for us. The cabin was clean right on the lake with a beautiful view. They asked that we bring our own towels and sheets which we were happy to accommodate. Please note they have two full-size beds if you need to bring sheets. But they do provide plenty of utensils and serving-ware and warm blankets. We look forward to staying at this cabin again in the summer or possibly early fall to be able to enjoy more of the beach front area.

This cottage was perfect! The views from the deck are spectacular. Close drive into town if you forget something and not a bad drive up to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would highly recommend this to anybody looking for a relaxing time away from home

Our stay at in Manistee was outstanding. This home was ideal for what we needed for a golf weekend in northern Michigan. We were 30 minutes from Arcadia Bluffs and Hemlock Golf Club which are both outstanding. The details in the home and the ease of use was wonderful. The home has all you need to cook, grill, and enjoy a wonderful weekend away. Chris left a welcome package with some Manistee National Golf balls, thanks Chris!

This house is a gem. A real gem. Tastefully decorated, with new appliances (both kitchen and laundry room), super clean, roomy and comfy beds. The location is in a quiet neighborhood. My husband and I enjoyed sitting on the comfy deck chairs at night. The kids enjoyed running around in the huge fenced-in backyard. Chris made us feel very welcome, the entire process was smooth and easy. She is very responsive and a great host. The house is located about 5 min from a great beach with amenities (changing room, hot dogs and icecream stand...) and a fantastic playground. It is also 5 minutes from the cute little downtown area. Parking is not a problem. A supermarket with reasonable prices also is 5 minutes away. We loved it!

My husband and I had a fabulous stay in Manistee! Chris's home is neat, clean, cozy, and so welcoming! Every room is decorated with beautiful and thoughtful touches. Notes are strategically located throughout the house providing useful information. I especially enjoyed reading about the history of the house. It is clear that Chris cares deeply about the house and it shows! We enjoyed the lovely patio area as well as the comfortable living area. The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled and the beds are extremely comfortable! The house itself is located in a very convenient spot; so close to the local attractions. We found downtown Manistee to be utterly charming and the beaches are gorgeous. We visited the nearby Douglas Winery and I enjoyed a facial at the spa at Little River Casino. We both enjoyed the Riverwalk and a movie at the Vogue Theatre. We whole heartedly recommend this location to anyone who wants to experience some old fashioned hospitality and a little piece of "Pure Michigan"!

Chris was very welcoming and accommodating to our needs. The home is very charming and beautifully decorated. It is in an adorably manicured neighborhood. Residents were very friendly when my husband and I took our grandson for a walk. Chris' home had lots of little touches added that made it seem like we were at home. Our first impression when we walked into the home and the dining room table was set for our entire family. We loved that Chris had signs throughout the house to explain where things were and history about the house and the art work they have. The home is very clean and they had many small appliances, pots, pans, etc that was convenient for making meals for our family. This home is in a very central location for having access to the beach and the downtown area. The host, Chris was such a pleasure to work with.

What a wonderful trip! The house was absolutely perfect - the welcome basket with treats for us and our dogs, the map giving directions to fun activities, the beautiful neighborhood within biking distance of the beach and downtown, it was all absolutely perfect. Thanks so much for making us feel so welcome!

Chris' home was the perfect place for me and my family to stay and gather as we celebrated my mother's life. The place was perfect for us to grill, set out plenty of food, park and enjoy the weather as we sat inside and outside over the weekend. The house was a perfect distance from the beach so we could walk the dogs and get in a good amount of exercise. The fenced in yard was fantastic for the dogs as well. Chris made sure everything was ready for us and was even extremely helpful with some last minute items. The area was quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Check in and out was simple and easy. lastly, Chris had a welcome package for us and the dogs waiting for us when we arrived -- a super nice touch.

What a great place! This will be the first of no doubt many five star reviews for this lovely home and thoughtful host. We loved this beautifully redone home and took notes on the interior design. The patio was a perfect place to relax in the evening, and we also took advantage of the location to walk to the river walk and the beach (only 5 ish blocks to each). My mother-in-law and I enjoyed checking out the historic homes across the street and a block over on our walk back from the beach. The kids liked having a place to run in the back yard and a couple chests of toys to play with while we were getting ready to head to the beach for the day. We had everything we needed and more for a comfortable stay. We had never been to this part of Michigan, so we made the most of our time checking out different beaches. We are still divided on whether Magoon Creek or North Point Beach was our favorite. The jury is still out on best ice cream also...House of Flavors or Papa J's? I guess we will have to return to make a final decision. Chris responded quickly to my inquiries and it's obvious she has put so much thought and care into making this a welcoming place to stay. We can't wait to come back!

Felt very at ease in the home since there were small signs describing the home and location of items. It was very clean and well stocked for cooking meals. Loved the availability of all the spices and herbs.

The ship was easy to find with plenty of parking available. There were only two sets of guests the night we stayed so it was very quiet. Linda allowed us to check out different staterooms before deciding on the one we wanted. The beds were comfortable. The breakfast was good and filling. Linda shared a lot of information regarding the history of the ship and of Manistee.

We had been through Manistee many times and were familiar with the ship and it's location. It was interesting staying on the ship, but it isn't suitable for a fussy person. Although everything on the ship is old, it's functional and comfortable. We stayed in a small (of course) but nice room. We thought Linda was so great, she made us feel very welcome, opening the entire ship to us for browsing on our own or offering a tour.

Linda was a great host - so friendly. She chatted with us as we were sitting on the bow of the ship enjoying the sunset. Then she chatted with us again the next morning - asking us how we slept and how she could improve the continental breakfast. The boat was a Unique Experience - you have to try it once. We enjoyed the view from the ship - enjoying nature on Manistee Lake. Linda gave us a good recommendation for dinner - TJ's Pub. Good food at a reasonable price. We will be back to Manistee to explore in the future.

Linda and the Steamship were both wonderful! Linda was helpful at check in, knowledgeable about ship history and places to have dinner, and was also incredibly kind. My husband and I stayed for a night in one of the double bed rooms. The bed was very comfortable!! Morning coffee and donuts was another plus! We also took the full ship tour with John, who was very knowledgeable and made our experience even better. Hopefully we will be back!

a work in progress. bathrooms need work. rustic , bed was fine. manistee a lovely town with nice river walk to lake michigan.

I had a great introduction to the ship and had someone show me to my room and give me a tour of the boat. Fantastic. This was a really special stay; hard to explain.

Amazing experience! Linda made us feel right at home and was available for any questions we had. This is truly one of the most amazing places my wife and I have ever stayed and we felt like we had the ship to ourselves. I highly recommend spending several days here.

Linda was a wonderful host, and I can highly recommend a stay at the ferry for anyone looking for a unique experience. While the cabins are very small, they make up for the size with charm. You Fall asleep and wake up surounded by history. We loved being able to roam around the boat, and explore all of the original crew rooms and cabins. The upper deck makes for a great spot to watch the sunset, or have your morning coffee.

Großer Platz für 4 Personen, nicht super eng wie das, was man von einem Häuschen erwarten könnte. Die Lage war genau richtig, nur einen kurzen Spaziergang von der Innenstadt und kurze Fahrt zu einigen wirklich schönen Stränden. Wenn Sie Manistee besuchen, schauen auf jeden Fall dieses Platz. Ben hat auch eine große Aufgabe der Annäherung und dafür, dass er gab uns Empfehlungen für das, was während unserer Reise zu tun.

This was our first time using AirBNB. It was an overall great experience. The house is very close to downtown Manistee (5 min walk) and close to the beach (20 min walk, 5 min drive). Great neighborhood. Host was quick to respond when we had questions. We would definitely rent this place again.

Dieses Ferienhaus ist sogar noch besser als die Bilder vorschlagen. Ryan war sehr zuvorkommend und bot alle notwendigen Informationen, ohne auch nur zu fragen. Das Haus wurde aktualisiert, sauber, und nur einen kurzen Spaziergang entfernt von der Innenstadt entfernt. Nicht eine schlechte Sache über dieses Airbnb zu sagen.

We decided to do a family vacation to Manistee, and found Ben's house through AirBnB. We had a 59 year old, 32, 27, 26, and 22 year old all stay in the house, and we all felt extremely comfortable. There were three bedrooms and one bath, and all were in great shape. Ben made sure to give us all the instructions we needed for a great stay. Location is great. You are 3 blocks from downtown, and roughly a half mile from Lake Michigan. Ben was great at responding to messages and giving ideas of what to do around town. He even messaged us to let us know where live music was playing one night! Thank you Ben for a great experience.

Dieses ist ein nettes Haus 2 Blocks von der Innenstadt entfernt. Das Haus war sauber und einladend. Der Gastgeber war sehr einfach zu kommunizieren.

Super quaint, super awesome neighborhood. We really enjoyed staying here and plan to return. Ben was straightforward and gave us the information we needed. There were no hassles or problems!

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Charlie is an awesome guy. He did everything to make this place hospitable and ideal for a weekend getaway. The cabin is fully furnished, extremely clean, and is by far one of the best cabins I have rented. Charlie even provided us with a rowboat and kayaks to use on the Lake! Would definitely look into renting from Charlie again.

This was everything we wanted out of cabin-great location, amazing property, and a very hospitable host.

Charlie was a great host. We arrived late on a Friday & were given all details regarding the property earlier in the day, Charlie even turned on the gas fire & radio to make our late arrival wonderful! The cabin is even better in person than the pictures show, the cabin had everything we needed, it is across the street form Lake Michigan, 2 miles from the state park & only about 45 minutes from sleeping bear dunes or Traverse city as well as sitting right on the small inland lake the other side of the road from Lake Michigan, beautiful. The place was definitely perfect for us, we had a peaceful, relaxing weekend with everything we needed at the cabin or close by. We would definitely highly recommend Charlies place, especially for a romantic & relaxing weekend. Thank you charlie for a great stay!!!! Thanks James & Veronica

Connie was great! She responded to any questions we had very fast before and during our stay. The cottage was everything the pictures showed. Perfect location close to many beautiful beaches. It was great being right on Bar lake, having a row boat and the option to use kayaks. Not the best swimming lake but pretty good fishing! We would love to stay again!

The host canceled this reservation 20 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.