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Interior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Minutes from Beaches/Downtown/Dogs Stay for Free!

Welcome to the Blue Roof Retreat, where relaxation and coastal charm await you! This beautifully appointed home is a haven for those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Manistee. Step inside and be greeted by a spacious living room adorned with comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV, providing the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploration.

Blue Roof Retreat is a charming and inviting getaway that promises comfort and convenience for all guests. The fully-equipped kitchen is perfect for culinary adventures, featuring a stove, oven, refrigerator, and microwave, making it easy to prepare delicious meals for a cozy night in. The retreat offers three welcoming bedrooms designed for relaxation: one on the main level and two upstairs. Each room ensures a restful sleep with plush beds and ample storage space. The two upstairs bedrooms are connected by a clear opening without a door, creating an open and airy feel, and the left-side bedroom includes a futon that can be converted into an extra bed.

Step outside onto the front porch patio, where comfortable seating invites you to enjoy the fresh air and peaceful surroundings. Just beside the house, a cozy fire pit area is perfect for stargazing and evening gatherings.

Blue Roof Retreat is ideally located for exploring the best of Manistee. A short walk takes you to downtown, where you can enjoy shopping, dining, and soaking up the local culture. Wander along River Street, admire the beautiful Victorian architecture, or catch a show at the historic Ramsdell Theater.

For beach lovers, 5th Avenue Beach is just a few minutes' drive away. Here, you can revel in the stunning views of Lake Michigan, swim, sunbathe, and partake in various water sports. If you're feeling lucky, the Little River Casino offers entertainment with slots, table games, and more. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Manistee National Forest, perfect for hiking, biking, and exploring nature.

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a memorable family vacation, Blue Roof Retreat has something for everyone. Experience the charm of Manistee in this welcoming coastal retreat!

Featured Amenities:

River view

Dog Friendly (stay for free)

Full Size Bathroom

Combination Bathtub/Shower

Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Soap

Hair Dryer

Cleaning Products

Hot Water

Towels and Bed Sheets Provided

Bed Linens

Extra pillows and blankets

Clothing storage: Closet and Dresser

Flat Screen TV Located in the Living Room and Upstairs Bedroom

Books and Reading Material

Children’s Dinnerware

Board Games

Ceiling Fan

Portable Fans

Central Heating

Security Cameras on Property

Wi-fi

Spacious Kitchen with Island

Refrigerator

Microwave

Dishes and Silverware

Freezer

Dishwasher

Stove

Oven

Coffee maker: Drip Coffee Maker

Wine Glasses

Toaster

Blender

Barbecue Utensils

Grill

Coffee

Dining Table with Seating for 6

Private Patio

Side yard area - Not fully fenced

Fire Pit

Outdoor Furniture on Patio and for Fire Pit

Free Parking on Premises (in front of the house)

Property manager

Chad & Brooke Schmidt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Map
Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • S.S. City of Milwaukee - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • First Street Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 8 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from Beaches/Downtown/Dogs Stay for Free! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Minutes from Beaches/Downtown/Dogs Stay for Free!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from Beaches/Downtown/Dogs Stay for Free!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from Beaches/Downtown/Dogs Stay for Free! located?

Situated in Manistee, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Manistee County Historical Museum and Lake Michigan. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee Lake are also within 15 minutes.

Minutes from Beaches/Downtown/Dogs Stay for Free! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, Great Location
For a century old home, this was a cozy place to stay. Updates done well with simplicity. Good host communication, amenities, and we could ride bikes to anywhere! Trick
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Our stay was AMAZING! The house was well decorated and had plenty of places to put our belongings. Nice open space downstairs to hang out! Kitchen worked great for cooking! Complimentary coffee filters were a life saver. Bathroom was spacious. Bed upstairs was very comfortable! It was hot upstairs (as expected with an upstairs/older house) but they provided a fan that worked well. Outside yard was the perfect place to chill, we could even see some of the boats come in on the river across the street. Neighbors were friendly! Location was great, we walked into town numerous times and felt very safe. Manistee is such an adorable and nice town—good shopping and places to eat. House was EXTREMELY dog friendly! Our golden retriever had plenty of space in the house and had a blast playing at the dog friendly beach that’s only like a 5 minute drive away. He loved meeting the people of Manistee! The complimentary poop bags were such a nice gesture too! Property manager is very informative and helpful! Great people to rent from!! Note to others who use the dog beach: bring a hose to attach to one of the spigots in the grassy area near entrance of the beach to make rinsing off your dog more helpful after a day in the sand and the water!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in manistee
House is awesome. It did smell a little musty and the water pressure could have been better. Other than that it is a wonderful house and we did enjoy ourselves. The owner stay and I contact with us to ensure we were comfortable. We very impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good not great
The property was located in a shady neighborhood with lots of random people walking by at all times of the night. The listing stated river view and private patio but that is kind of a stretch. The accuracy of the listing misrepresented the actual rental. We had a great time fishing and did enjoy being walking distance to some shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly Family Vacation
Our family had a wonderful vacation staying at this property. It is clean and spacious, and very much a "home away from home". It is a perfect spot between the beach and downtown Manistee. We loved that the property was pet friendly! The owner is easily accessible, with a very reasonable response time. We would definitely stay their again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base
We had a wonderful stay at this house. Great location if you have dogs and like the beach as North Beach (dog friendly) is literally a few minute drive. Manistee is a cute town with a few good places to eat. Safe and quiet neighborhood close to a grocery store. Very kind and attentive hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mitchell E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a good place, near downtown and beaches
This was a nice place for us to stay for a few nights. The first floor is roomy and comfortable and the kitchen is big. The host was very communicative and provided a nice welcome guide to help out. A few things to note for future bookers: The stairs are very steep. Fine for a young adult like me, but maybe not for young child or older person. It’s very hot upstairs where two beds are, and there is no door or curtain for privacy between the rooms. The kitchen has the basics, but is not fully stocked with enough food storage, foil, other items that one might have in their kitchen so be prepared to go buy or bring if needed. No laundry on site. Overall a good place and would probably stay again if ever came back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vaca cottage near everything
Cozy charming quiet cottage perfect for our family (and dog!) close enough to everything- the beach, the downtown, and right on the river. Easy and seamless communication with responsive owner. Perfect spot to enjoy beautiful Manistee and northern Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Cozy house with room for two teen boys. The location was great, we walked to town and parks for frisbee golf. Beaches were only a mile away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauro Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Comfortable
Exactly as listed! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Communication and Squeaky Clean!
Nice comfy beds, everything was provided including bandaids (Thank you!). Our host was exceptionally nice! It was a great weekend in a very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, super close to downtown
Great house in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location spot with plenty of space
When we first pulled in I was confused about the parking but the owner responded immediately and clarified it for me. The yard is very small but there were plenty of other areas to walk my dog. The house was nice and had plenty of space. The stairs to the upstairs are very steep but no problem for adults, maybe wouldn’t be safe for children. There is a bedroom on the main floor tho so families could still stay here. Living room and kitchen are spacious. Bathroom is very nice and spacious as well. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location and wonderful communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a great stay at this cute property. It’s close to the beach and downtown, easily within walking or short driving distance. The house itself is cozy. The whole process was easy and the owner was great at communicating. My only recommendation is to put in a porch or side-yard light.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Buddies Weekend
Had a great weekend in town, amazing stay at this location. Owners were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C., Belleville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Manistee
This property was decorated super cute. Clean and just great. Close to lots of things to do. We say deer's sleeping in a neighbor's yard. Very Cool. Close to marina if you want to charter fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manistee Visit
Home was clean and nicely decorated. Had everything we needed. Location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Chad’s space was absolutely perfect for us and our two pups! The living quarters were beautiful and the location couldn’t be beat. You have everything you could need to cook meals if you don’t want to eat out a ton, or there are lots of yummy options within a short walking distance. We walked downtown and to the beaches every day. You are a 2 minute drive to North Beach that is dog friendly which was amazing because our pups love the beach and water. The neighborhood was very quiet. There really isn’t anything negative to say about Chad’s place. We will definitely be staying again. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Manistee
The home was clean and well decorated. There were a couple things I did suggest to the management company following our stay and I think they will address them. Just little things like stocking the kitchen better when advertising a fully stocked kitchen. But a couple other things perspective renters should be aware of, the stairs are very steep and lack a hand rail on the outside of the stairs. The stairs are steep and carpeted which make them slippery. Also the upstairs bedrooms do not have doors on them, you go through one room to get to the next and neither have doors. The home is located close distance to 5th avenue beach and town, both within walking distance or biking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
We went up there for a job to do in Manistee. The place worked out great for me and my guys. Everything was very nice. Will definitely come here again if needed to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and up to date! Great communication with the owners. Great table to play games at.

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Good Location, Comfortable Beds, Well Appointed Kitchen and Beautiful Bathroom. Would Have Appreciated a Washer and Dryer for Our Fishing Weekend; Glad I Brought Plenty of Towels from Home. We Would Stay Again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023