Skip to main content
Entire home

Secluded Beach-house on Lake Michigan

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

Photo gallery for Secluded Beach-house on Lake Michigan

On the beach
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Nestled on 11 acres of private Lake Michigan frontage, The Elwood: Lake Michigan Beach House offers a serene escape. With a deck, balcony and screened-in porch you can unwind with fabulous views of the lake or gather around the fireplace indoors. Enjoy cooking in the fully-stocked kitchen and then relax in front of the big-screen TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded Beach-house on Lake Michigan

The Elwood: Lake Michigan Beach House
Nestled on nearly 11 acres with 270 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, the Elwood is simply the perfect family getaway. Walk down to the shore and relax on the beach, swim in the lake or watch the sun set over the water. With a deck, balcony, screened-in porch and large picture windows, fabulous views of the lake are always in abundance.
Inside, enjoy the company of your family with the Elwood's welcoming open floor plan. Three bedrooms offer sleeping arrangements for up to 12 guests. The master bedroom boasts a king bed and a balcony, while the other two rooms contain a queen and two twin bunk beds, plus a trundle. With a fully-stocked kitchen, you’ll have everything you need for cooking. Additional amenities include a big-screen TV, internet, a wood-burning fireplace, sleeper sofa, outdoor grill and fire ring.
The Elwood is conveniently located between the nearby coastal towns of Manistee (20 min) and Ludington (30 min) for access to shopping, dining out, public beaches and more. Also nearby, Nordhouse Dunes and Ludington State Park are amazing places to get out and explore. Of course, the property is nestled within 1000s of acres of National Forest to explore right outside your doorstep.


Amenities:


-Private Beach
-Big Screen SmartTV
-Loft Nook/Reading Area w/ Books and Board Games
-TV in Master Bedroom
-Internet
-Deck with Seats
-Screened-in Porch
-Fireplace
-Fire Ring
-Washer and Dryer
-Fully-stocked Kitchen
-Drip-coffee maker
-Microwave
-Toaster
-Dishwasher
-Oven

Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies, hand soap , and a starter set of paper products

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Similar properties

Game room
4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun!
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 27 reviews
4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun!

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Pets

Pets not 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, 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
Free Soil, MI

What's nearby

  • Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 19 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Manistee Lake - 22 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Hamlin Lake - 24 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnhart's Marina Resort - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Osprey Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Grill @ Manistee - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Inn's Coffee Pot - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Beach-house on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Beach-house on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Beach-house on Lake Michigan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Beach-house on Lake Michigan located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistee vacation home is just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Secluded Beach-house on Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was easy to communicate with the owner. The beach was absolutely incredible- the best we’ve seen on Lake Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Great stay!!

We had a great time at this cottage . The views of the lake were fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

candice a.

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

Lovely!

Idyllic and peaceful, unbelievable water and sand. The trees surrounding the property were as lovely as the lake. Really a slice of pure nature. Multiple decks and porches. We brought fans but the house stayed cool and breezy and we never needed them. Went for a two hour hike in the Nordhouse Dunes trails next door, but spent most of our time at the beach. It is a bit of a hike down to the beach from the house if you have elderly folk with you, but my parents were able to do it at least once a day, and the kids flew up and down with ease. Bring your own beach towels and chairs, but you can leave them at the foot of the stairs so you don’t have to carry them up and down each day. Kitchen was well supplied except for measuring spoons. Some basic spices and a baseline of paper products was really nice. Hope to stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Amazing house in the woods

The house was very spacious and in a beautiful setting. If the weather had been nicer, it would have been better. The house is completely shaded by trees. The beach is beautiful and private. It's 15 minutes to the nearest grocery store. 30 minutes from Ludington or Manistee. Very private. One of the bedrooms is in the basement - dark and cool - was the coolest room in the house, but our daughters did not want to sleep down there:). Master bedroom is upstairs. 2 other bedrooms on main floor. The house is older. It did not have AC, which got stuffy. We slept with windows open, but with the smoke from Canada fires, that was not great. I wish we had known that the last 3 miles getting to the house were on a dirt/gravel road. It's the best dirt/gravel road I've ever been on, but none the less, it was not paved. You drive for miles and don't see a house anywhere, but when you get to this house, there are a few others next door. The house had plenty of pots and pans, towels, games, etc. We cooked in 4 nights and had everything we needed, except for a cheese grater, which we purchased at the store and left for future guests. The grill is charcoal. We did use the fire pit one day. Owners were great to work with. One of our daughters lost her watch while we were there. Owners found it and mailed it back to us. They are very quick to respond. All in all, we had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Good vi

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024