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Escape to life on the lake!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Manistee Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft Area

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Pack and Play

1 Crib

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Escape to life on the lake!

Escape to life on the lake with our wonderful 3 story home, located in Harbor Village. This 2 bedroom condo comfortably sleeps 10. There are two bedrooms and a loft area with two sets of bunk beds on the upstairs floor. We have an entertainment room on the entry floor fit with a pull out couch and TV with games and streaming capabilities. Our home has one full bathroom on the upstairs floor and a half bath on the main and ground floors. Washer and Dryer are located on the ground floor.

The main level has an open concept floor plan with a beautiful kitchen with a center island.

Spend time and enjoy views of the harbor on any one of our three balconies. Relax in the private backyard with a secluded patio lounge chairs and a grill. We have amenities for the beach including beach chairs, floaties, towels, inflatable kayaks and two bicycles. Enjoy access to the complex's indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, and workout room. Internet, TV, Cable, Netflix, and Video Games also provided.

Lake Michigan and private beach access is only a short walk away. We are a half mile from downtown Manistee, where you can enjoy various restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique shopping. Beautiful parks and golf courses surround the area and Little River Casino is 10 minutes away off of M-22 and US-31.

Explore some of Michigan's best fishing spots. Hiking and Skiing available at Caberfae Peaks and Crystal Mountain. We are conveniently located for day trips to Traverse City, Frankfurt, Ludington, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The historic M-22 scenic highway was voted the United States' best Autumn scenic drive in 2015 and begins just north of town.

Our condo has a one car garage and an extra spot in the driveway. The main entrance and parking in the garage gives you access to the ground floor and steps leading to the main floor.

We hope you choose to stay and vacation with us and we look forward to hearing your comments and reviews!

Property manager

Zachary Elker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this condo is in the city centre and on a lake. Orchard Beach State Park and Manistee National Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Manistee Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Orchard Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • First Street Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Little River Casino - 10 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Escape to life on the lake! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Escape to life on the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to life on the lake!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to life on the lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to life on the lake! located?

This family-friendly Manistee condo building is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse and Lake Michigan. Manistee Lake and Manistee County Historical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manistee Beauty

Loved every single moment of our stay at this beautifully appointed trilevel home!! We came to visit family and being able to turn on the fireplace, look out the window and see the beautiful snow everywhere was wonderful. Having a garage during the winter was a real plus. Zach was readily available for all questions!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Enjoyed our weekend in this beachy comfortable three story condo. Great location, clean comfortable home. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All you’ll need

Condo has all you’ll need for whatever vacation you and/or your family will need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach spot

The condo was amazing!! Clean, and had everything needed for our stay, except food of course. A short walk from a beautiful beach, and in a quiet, lovely subdivision.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo Stay

Beautiful property and location. Great little extras for kids that we weren't expecting like a children's table and children's dishes. Our son especially loved the foam letter and number floor puzzle. Beautiful kitchen and great views. The beach is close enough to enjoy a long walk or enjoy the marina walk across the street. Lots of pillows for the pillow lover! Zachary was quick to respond if we had any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This was our first trip to Lake Michigan, and we’ll definitely be back! The house was clean, fully stocked with supplies, and the house manager answered our questions right away. Harbor Village where the home is located was amazing! Quick walk to the outdoor or indoor pool which we used daily. Half mile walk to the beach! So convenient to get where we wanted all week. We didn’t use the car once we got here and loved all the close amenities. We highly recommend for a nice, relaxing week away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in Manistee

Great second stay in this condo
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Womens retreat

We were very happy with our long weekend trip to connect mother and daughters. It was perfect for location and amenities. Beware of the layout- 3 floors with stairs for those with children or disabilities. Also, for large gatherings the one full bath for showering may be a bit tight. There was plenty to do and comfortable touches throughout. Hosts are thoughtful and responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family trip to the beach

Very happy with our stay. Everything was as listed and the condo is very well equipped. 5 minutes to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here once a year!

We come back to this spot every year! Great location in Harbor Village. 2 mins from the beach, 5 min walk to the pool and footsteps away from the fire pit, playground & volleyball net! Owners are extremely accommodating!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and views

This is a great property! We accommodated all family members and hosted two larger family dinners. The indoor and outdoor pools were a hit. Good family restaurants, brew house and ice cream in town. We enjoyed the fireworks and 4th parade!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 night September stay

This is a very nice unit. It was very clean and well equipped with every day essentials. For elderly guests beware this is a three floor unit, ground floor, living and kitchen floor and top is bedrooms. It could be hard to carry up your suitcases, etc. One other thing, there is a very bad moldy smell in the bottom floor...which carries up to second floor. The owners must be aware because they seem to have a fan unit to circulate air.. They may need sewer or plumbing rodding. Or it may be coming from the clothes washer that needs a good cleaning with bleach or washer cleaner product. Other than that it was very nice and close to everything in downtown Manistee..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs

It was only my husband & I along with our adult daughter....so we had plenty of room. We'd love to return with our other daughter & her family someday. Easy access to everything in the home. Easy walk or ride to the beach & pool. I would point out, all bedrooms & full bath are up 2 flights of stairs to the top level. The actual open living space with a half bath is up one flight of stairs. There is a small tv room (with a pull out couch), half bath & laundry room on the main floor. This wasn't a problem for us but i could see it being one if you have mobility issues. With all that being said, we had a wonderful time & highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

We love to stay at this townhouse. It is our favorite at Harbor Village and in the Manistee/Onekama area. It is always clean, inviting, and has all the amenities needed for a wonderful Michigan vacation. The property managers are so easy to communicate with and truly desire renters to have a wonderful, worry free stay. The unit itself is beautifully decorated with beautiful outdoor views from all sides. We will visit again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect option for families

This property was a great place for our family vacation! The playground is right across the driveway. The clubhouse with the indoor pool and hot tub isn’t far at all-within walking distance but there is a small parking area next to it if you’re there in the winter and don’t want to walk through the cold air. The kitchen had lots of appliances for us to use-slow cooker, electric griddle, coffee pot and Keurig. We cooked several meals and were quite comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

N M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what you need

We are frequent visitors to Manistee -it is has a special place in our hearts as our Mom’s family originated in this beautiful little town. Over the years, we have stayed in many units in Harbor Village so expectations were high. We were not disappointed. Beautiful. Clean. Convenient. Well Maintained. Kid friendly. These are just a few words that fit perfectly. Being directly across from the tot park and close (but not on the lake) was perfect for our 4 grandkids under 7 (and their parents). We also enjoyed an evening of a bonfire and quiet. The unit was very clean and stocked with most of what we needed. Renters should know that the bunk-bed space is NOT private and any activity happening on the main level can and will be disruptive to little ones (or anyone) who go to bed earlier in the evening. Maybe I missed that detail and we worked through it eventually but I would have like to have prepared for that. The baby gates noted in the listing were not functional (at least we couldn’t get them to work). We went and bought our own because you absolutely cannot let an 18 mon old roam with the stair situation. Also there was not a single washcloth or hand towel to be found in the unit. (Again - went and bought our own) Plenty of bath towels. The tv in the bunk area did not work as a tv or for video games. I read that in a previous review before we went. I assumed it would have been fixed but it was not. As a group of 9 -plus we had other family visitors - we generated some trash. Unfortunately when we arrived the one trash can at the unit was completely full. I felt bad about leaving our stuff behind out of the can but we had no choice. Not sure there is much you can do about that other than to have options of off-site disposal. Full disclosure-we did not contact the owner about any of our concerns during our stay. Didn’t think it rose to that level. All of that aside -it was an ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL stay. Our Mom would have loved the place! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family place

We were very pleased with the size of the rental, the condition, and the amenities. The bunk area, even though a loft type space, was fine for kids and was isolated enough from the downstairs that noise was not at all an issue. It was great for a family gathering . We utilized the indoor community pool. The location was convenient for walking to both the beach and to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best unit in Harbor Village

We love staying at this unit! it is our favorite rental in all of Harbor Village. It has wonderful views from both the front and the back, while still feeling private and quiet. The unit is beautifully decorated. The rooms are spacious and the unit is welcoming and well maintained. We feel at home the minute we walk in the door. It has everything you could need on vacation including bikes and beach chairs. It is a close walk to the harbor, pool and beach. The owners are so easy to communicate with and we have found they truly desire our stays in Manistee to be wonderful. We will return again and again. We appreciate these owners and their beautiful unit!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is our annual vacation every year!

The property has a community indoor and outdoor pool and is minutes from the beach! There is a pirate ship playground, fire pit, and volleyball court directly in front of the condo. The house has plenty of room! Kids love the bunk beds. We love this place!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grayson W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Condo, Quiet Stay

Nice place, clean, close to great Lake Michigan beach, quiet neighborhood with pool and playground. Reasonably priced. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Everything was great . The area is beautiful !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend away

Stylishly decorated and nicely located. Good communication with the owner. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Zachary Elker

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