Escape to life on the lake!
Apartment in Manistee, MI
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
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!
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!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Manistee, MI
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Reviews
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
Great second stay in this condo
10.0
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!
10.0
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!
10.0
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!
10.0
Very happy with our stay. Everything was as listed and the condo is very well equipped. 5 minutes to the beach.
10.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
Vacation
Everything was great . The area is beautiful !!
10.0
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!
10.0
Long weekend away
Stylishly decorated and nicely located.
Good communication with the owner.
Enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Excellent condo
Condo has everything you need and plenty of space. Right near the playground for small kids and close to the pool (indoor and outdoor). Stayed with kids and adults and we all enjoyed.
10.0
Fantastic family home
We stayed at this property over Christmas and it was perfect. The kids loved the bunk beds and the playground is right outside the door. We had a cozy fire pit on Christmas Eve, again located across the street from the unit, super close. A wonderful stay!
10.0
Lovely place
The place is even better than the pictures. Clean, open, spacious and lovely, great views from every window. Balconies from just about every room, a peaceful bubbling brook out back. Serenity and so close to the big lake. Nicely stocked with anything you might need, even a box fan in the garage. Don’t hesitate to stay!
10.0
Visiting family in Manistee
We stayed in Harbor Village to visit grandparents who live in Manistee. The condo was clean and beautifully decorated. The Kitchen was well stocked and a joy to use. The condo location close to the pool and playground right out front was perfect for our kids. We would absolutely stay here again. The only thing not perfect were the blinds in the bunk room area, as one was missing and the others are very thin- letting in lots of early morning light so kids were up early! For us the bunks were great for kids, but adults found the lower bunk mattress not comfortable. Overall it was a lovely place. Communication with Zach was easy and he was very helpful. We found the wifi fast enough for zoom and streaming.
10.0
Great stay!
This condo has great location. It is a walk to the pool or a walk to the beach. Harbor Village is well-maintained and is beautiful. The process of booking this day was very easy and the owners of the condo are great with communication if you ever need anything!
10.0
Best accommodation in Harbor Village
This was our third time staying at this townhouse. We will continue to go back because it is the best place to stay in Harbor Village. The views, both from the front and the back are wonderful, the location is close to everything, and the townhouse is decorated beautifully and is taken care of very well. We have stayed with our adult children and grandchild, as well as by ourselves and each time it has provided a feeling of peace and comfort amid the beauty of the western Michigan shoreline. All of the amenities at Harbor Village are great! It's close to the beach, has both indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi and exercise room. Manistee is a short drive or pleasant walk and has numerous restaurants to enjoy. You cannot beat the peace and beauty of this area and this unit!
10.0
Great stay - lots to do
Stayed for a week and had a wonderful time. Pictures of the place a accurate and it is very beautiful. Had everything we needed (cooking supplies, grill, bikes, inflatable rafts, high chair, comfy beds, laundry, dishwasher, indoor and outdoor pool, playground, high chair, beach chair, board games, video games, and so much more) we had a great time. Easy to communicate with host and good location to the fifth street beach and playgrounds. Went to ludington and and traverse city on day trips and was good location for those as well. Thanks for having us.
10.0
Great stay in Manistee
Had a wonderful stay with family and friends at Zach's place in Manistee! Nice views, located across from a playground which is great with young kids and the place is very well-kept and well-stocked! Zach was very responsive! We will be back again.
5.0
We had a very enjoyable time in this beautiful condo. Well stocked kitchen (knives, cutting boards, utensils, paper towels, soap, dishwasher soap, etc.) Beautifully decorated and clean, except that I kept finding long black hairs throughout the week. (We are a family of blonds, so was def not our hair!) Beds were comfortable and extra blankets appreciated. The bunk room is great, though blackout curtains would’ve been wonderful...it gets bright early and my kids don’t sleep well once they see the rising sun. Thankfully we didn’t need every bed and were able to put one child on the pullout in the basement so he would sleep past 6 am bc that room is dark and windowless. We had trouble with figuring out the bunk room tv—which was frustrating. My husband is quite techy, so if he had trouble, I can imagine others not able to get it to work at all. It was very disappointing to my kids, who were so excited to have their own tv (and while we weren’t there to watch tv, we play hard and enjoy our down time—and were paying for/expecting these amenities). We had similar trouble with the basement tv. Not the owner’s fault, but the cords for the controllers were missing, so we were unable to watch the tv or use the PS3. My husband ordered new cables bc our boys were so bummed about this, and by midweek we were able to make use of this tv at our own expense. We left the cables behind so future renters hopefully do not have this problem, but were not compensated for the cables or the inconvenience. Overall, we loved our stay. We were together with family in a beautiful location and enjoyed the pool and beach daily. The location of the playground right across the street was a plus too...our kids loved it. Last time we stayed (in a different condo) this playground was old/run-down, so it was nice that it had been redone and was safe and usable!
10.0
Very enjoyable!
We had a very enjoyable time in this beautiful condo. Well stocked kitchen (knives, cutting boards, utensils, paper towels, soap, dishwasher soap, etc.)
Beautifully decorated and clean, except that I kept finding long black hairs throughout the week. (We are a family of blonds, so was def not our hair!)
Beds were comfortable and extra blankets appreciated. The bunk room is great, though blackout curtains would’ve been wonderful...it gets bright early and my kids don’t sleep well once they see the rising sun. Thankfully we didn’t need every bed and were able to put one child on the pullout in the basement so he would sleep past 6 am bc that room is dark and windowless.
We had trouble with figuring out the bunk room tv—which was frustrating. My husband is quite techy, so if he had trouble, I can imagine others not able to get it to work at all. It was very disappointing to my kids, who were so excited to have their own tv (and while we weren’t there to watch tv, we play hard and enjoy our down time—and were paying for/expecting these amenities).
We had similar trouble with the basement tv. Not the owner’s fault, but the cords for the controllers were missing, so we were unable to watch the tv or use the PS3. My husband ordered new cables bc our boys were so bummed about this, and by midweek we were able to make use of this tv at our own expense. We left the cables behind so future renters hopefully do not have this problem, but were not compensated for the cables or the inconvenience.
Overall, we loved our stay. We were together with family in a beautiful location and enjoyed the pool and beach daily. The location of the playground right across the street was a plus too...our kids loved it. Last time we stayed (in a different condo) this playground was old/run-down, so it was nice that it had been redone and was safe and usable!
10.0
Nice location. Close to everything.
Great communication from property owner. Walked to beach. Nice sunsets.
10.0
Great Space
Lovely condo, well appointed and furnished. Great location! Will definitely recommend to others!
10.0
Wonderful!
We stayed here for a week in June and it was wonderful. We are a family of 5 with 3 young kids and this place was perfect for us. The host was communicative and the place was very clean and in a great location. The pools and gym were closed so that would really be my only complaint, and that was out of the host’s hands. We had a great time and would definitely recommend.
10.0
Great condo!
Great stay here. Kitchen fully stocked and plenty of room. Walking distance to beach. Highly recommend!
10.0
Great stay
With three well decorated levels this is a great place to stay. Our family loved the open layout of the main level with spacious dining, living and kitchen. hope to rent this place next visit.
8.0
Manistee September 2019
Very nice unit. Couple of a little issues.
Drain in upstairs washroom clogged... very slow drain. Dishwasher was not installed right..door did not close, so didn't use. Some covers were
10.0
3rd time, still wonderful
This is our third stay here and we were happy with everything! Owner is always easy to contact and clear about expectations. The home is clean, has everything you need. Love the area property with the close beach, clean pools (indoor pool perfect for uncooperative weather).
8.0
August 2019 Stay
Very nice place to stay with great site amenities. Exterior of building not well maintained. No adult LifeVests were available for the provided kayaks, which led to a citation by the Manistee County Water Police, when kayaking by the beach (Ugh!) . Overall though a very good stay. I would come back.
10.0
Excellent condo in a great location
We really enjoyed our stay. The three story condo was clean, well equipped, and had a lot of space. The property is a 2-3 minutes drive to the shops in downtown Manistee, and also a 10 minute walk or short drive to the 5th street beach. We also spent plenty of time at the heated outdoor pool which was a short walk away. I would echo other reviews which say it’s much cooler in the bottom floor, but that was not a problem as we mainly were downstairs for laundry and at bedtime. Zachary was also responsive and very easy to deal with. We would definitely stay there again.
10.0
Fantastic Condo
This condo was fantastic! It was so roomy and very well stocked with linens and towels and we found everything we needed. Beautiful decor, appliances and amenities. The location was perfect and it was definitely a winner.
10.0
Great location
We had a great time staying here. Close to the beach and the town. Pool was great. The house was clean and decorated very cute.
10.0
Second time around
This was our second time staying at "Life on the Lake!" We just love this place and felt so comfortable staying in this beautiful townhouse! The owners have done a fantastic job decorating and taking care of this unit and providing everything you could need or want! It's location is one of the best, overlooking the harbor in front, and beautiful pond and yard out back! The owner is very considerate, communicative and interested in your well being and stay in Manistee! Looking forward to stay #3!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Manistee?
The average price for a rental in Manistee is R 3,797 per night. This rental is R 498 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Escape to life on the lake!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Escape to life on the lake!. Enjoy the water!
Is Escape to life on the lake! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Escape to life on the lake!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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