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New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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A deck with outdoor furniture and a view of the beach.
A beach with a sandy path leading to the water, a tent, and sparse vegetation.
A spacious living area with a dark wood floor, a large gray sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a countertop.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small front yard with a gravel driveway.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a large window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Manistique, MI
  • Place, Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistique Boardwalk
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Fayette Historic State Park
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Manistique

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 9 miles (15 km) of Hiawatha National Forest. Indian Lake State Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Stony Point Golf Course is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Palms Book State Park - 27 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Fayette Historic State Park - 45 min drive - 66.7 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 60 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!

Welcome to Blue Water Retreat!
Imagine making memories with your family and friends in a quiet, secluded setting, with a peaceful stroll along 300 ft of your own private, pristine Lake Michigan beach front. Share campfire stories as you roast marshmallows under an open starry night sky. Bask in the seclusion of a woodland paradise, while relishing in quality time with those you hold most dear.
Beautiful family get-away perfectly set on approximately 11 acres of wooded peace and quiet with the added bonus of 300’ of pristine Lake Michigan beach. Nicely situated approximately 1 mile off the main road on a winding private drive of pines and hardwoods. The upstairs has an open concept living area with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Family room has a new 74” smart tv. Kitchen has a dish washer and is nicely stocked. House has heat and air conditioning along with a gas fireplace. The lower level family room also has a 74” smart tv. Game room area has a pool table and plenty of board games, puzzles, cards and books to keep all ages busy on those rainy days! There is a bedroom with a queen size bed plus a double size bunk bed located on this level. A new Queen size sleeper sofa will accommodate 2 more guests. There is also a full bathroom on the lower level. This lower level has a walk out to the beach and a cozy fire pit . We have a pack n play with memory foam mattress and high chair for any little ones. All towels, bedding and pillows included. A washer and dryer is located on the main level. House will accommodate 10-12 people.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural area
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! to the airport?

This vacation home is 57.6 mi (60-min drive) away from the Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.9 mi (15-min drive) from Manistique Boardwalk.

Does New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! to downtown Manistique?

This vacation home is 9.9 mi away from Manistique.

New Listing. Family-friendly home, private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay with all the amenities you can dream of.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach resort !!

What a wonderful stay we had ! This is our second year staying here and it hasn’t disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfortable and roomy living space. Gorgeous, quiet location. Perfect family reunion space for us
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

What a beautiful and family friendly vacation home! It definitely exceeded our expectations!! Clean, well equipped from the kitchen , to the bathrooms and the bedrooms. Super easy check in and check out process as well. Looking forward to staying here again in the future !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Directions to the house were easy to follow, and the 5-minute drive through the woods to get back to the property was absolutely beautiful. The beachfront is clear, quiet, and very private. While the sand dune sits between the house and the sand, you still get a lovely view of the water. The best beach access is right out the basement, which made it super easy to store our towels, toys, and gear by the back door without cluttering up the living space.The home is elevated, so keep in mind there are quite a few stairs to negotiate, but having two garage parking spaces made unloading a breeze.Inside, the main suite is spacious, the mattresses are comfortable, and the kids loved the cute downstairs bedroom.We appreciated the extras - beach chairs, beach blanket, a cooler, books, and tons of games. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, and having a griddle available saved us from packing ours. We’d recommend this property in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

Beautiful home, stunning private beach,secluded wooded property. Absolutely the best of the best. This home had every thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house!

Loved our time here. Such a beautiful stay right on northern lake michigan. An hour from picture rock lake shore and 1.5 hrs from ferri to maxkinac island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Living

Seven sisters gathered once again to celebrate each other. This place was absolutely spectacular. We loved the indoor space and were wowed by the beauty of the beach. We are grateful to have the ability to enjoy each other's company surrounded by such natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Retreat

What a wonderful property! The property is right on the beach and very secluded. We watched the beautiful sunrises every morning. Everything you need is here. We love the area and enjoyed the near by day trips to Pictured Rocks, Mackinac Island and Kitch-iti-kipi. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake front in UP

The property is gorgeous with a stunning view of the lake. The host has all accommodations: kayaks, life jackets, beach toys, beach chairs, etc. the host was very prompt with all questions. We loved staying at this property and our 7 and 5 year old boys loved it too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Unplug

Host was very prompt with responding. The morning sunrises by the lake shore were beautiful and the peacefulness was greatly appreciated. This is a fantastic place to get away from busy schedules and unwind. We would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Lake Michigan Diamond!

Sandy Beach, kayaking, Spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The view of Lake Michigan is amazing. The home is beautiful, clean and spacious. You can’t beat it. Everyone had a fantastic time! This is a fantastic vacation getaway! Thank you Joni!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely phenomenal time from start to finish! The home and property are spectacular. We appreciated all the thoughtful amenities that were included. We traveled with 5 little kids who thoroughly enjoyed the lower level with all the toys and games and they loved the kids bedroom with the starry ceiling lights. The beach toys were greatly appreciated as we spent the majority of our heavenly 10 days down on the beautiful beach. The road to get to the cabin is a bit long and “rustic”, but that’s a tiny price to pay for the literal heaven that awaits you. We cannot wait to return next summer!
Heaven!
This is a view I would NEVER get tired of.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations for our family of 8 in the Upper Peninsula area. The lakefront house was located near the town of Manistique, which had convenient stores and restaurants. We had fresh fish from Jensen's Fishery. Farmer's Market is open Wednesdays at 5 to 6:30pmThe drive to Pictured Rocks Cruise was a bit over an hour. It was a great way to view the National Seashore, and experience being on Lake Superior.Our children and grandkids loved the Lake Michigan experience. The house had plenty of activity options for the occasional rainy spell. Joni was responsive and displayed much thoughtfulness in having the house supplied with the little things. One example, every bedroom had a fan. Checkout requests were simple too.We voted Blue Water Retreat the best we have rented via Vrbo.For finding the house, use Google Maps, not the Waze app. Waze got us nearby, but not to the specific house.Say hello to the green frog that hung out on our deck two days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, this is a private and gorgeous waterfront home with direct beach access to Lake Michigan. House was clean as a pin and tastefully decorated. Beach had sugar soft sand and lake water was crystal clear. The inside and outside of the house was stocked with all the amenities needed for a fun, comfortable stay for all ages. There was plenty of room to spread out. We especially enjoyed the pool table, as well as the large deck which could have comfortably accommodated a dozen people. Joni was attentive and promptly responded to every inquiry we had. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach

Before I arrived, Joni answered all of my questions within minutes. All of the appliances and outdoor grill are new and high quality. The beach is beautiful and easy to play in or just walk. The house is very secluded. The internet is fast! Television has lots of options. It is everything we expected!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly a Gem on Lake Michigan

This beautiful home has so much to offer. Incredible expansive sandy beach, quiet wooded property with lovely landscaping, beautiful sunrises, kayaking, and is loaded with amenities, We enjoyed bonfires every night while watching the sunset over Lake Michigan, witnessed a bald eagle soar over the beach, saw a spectacular full double rainbow over the lake after a rainstorm, and countless deer in the area. The property is so beautiful, I was able to capture so many wonderful senior pictures for my HS senior. The home was clean, kitchen fully stocked, and all bathroom / laundry / kitchen essentials were provided. The host was very courteous and responded quickly to messages. I can't wait to return to this gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 Words - Private Beach

We stayed at this rental June 21-27 for a family vacation. My daughter graduated high school and wanted to see Lake Michigan and we were lucky to find this gem! 8 of us total age ranges 43-12 and it was great for all of us. The lake water was too cold for adults but the kids didn’t care. Kayaks and billiards were a huge hit. The beach is amazing and quiet and private. No fighting for space or crawling through crowds like at FL. We read, we fished, we played games and we slept! The house was so clean and nice and stocked with everything you need, from paper towels and TP, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, to life vests and beach towels, toys…literally all the things! I way overpacked! We didn’t want to leave at all. The drive back to the house is long but that didn’t bother us at all. The views and the short walk to the water was worth long stretch of road to get there. If I was changing anything it would be the dates we visited, the weather was hit or miss with the temperatures, I could have gone for about 10 degrees warmer. We look forward to visiting again!
The paddle board we brought, NOT part of the property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year at this home right on Lake Michigan. It has so many wonderful amenities and is a beautiful property. Lots of fun with golf, pickleball, meals on the deck and swimming at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has it all! They had it stocked with everything you would need to cook, make coffee, and even had toys and life jackets. We spent most of our time sitting on the beach and kayaking. Beautiful sunsets and sandy campfire evenings. My kids loved the beach and Wild Things bedroom with starlight ceiling lights. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
We were an extended family of eight traveling to the UP (kids, parents, grandparents) to see the many sites as well as have a comfortable home base to spend time together. This home delivered on all of those things. We absolutely loved the view of Lake Michigan, and had the pleasure of seeing a double rainbow on a rainy day. The beds are all very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and has plenty of space for many cooks in the kitchen. The kids especially loved the lower level with the game room, and the bedroom with the starry ceiling was a nice touch. The weather did not cooperate as much as we’d hoped but we had one full beach day and made the most of it. The kids loved the kayaks and enjoyed swimming. We truly enjoyed our stay! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026