unique, mid-century modern cedar house for wonderful vacations
Manistee, Monroe County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
unique, mid-century modern cedar house for wonderful vacations Welcome to our GLASS house (designed and built by a notable Chicago architect in the late 1960's). The two storied house is made of cedar with two sides of the place all glass to welcome the sun or to view a perfect sunset on a medium bluff directly on and above Lake Michigan. guests may use nearby Magoon Creek Beach and Sundling Park...
unique, mid-century modern cedar house for wonderful vacations Welcome to our GLASS house (designed and built by a notable Chicago architect in the late 1960's). The two storied house is made of cedar with two sides of the place all glass to welcome the sun or to view a perfect sunset on a medium bluff directly on and above Lake Michigan. guests may use nearby Magoon Creek Beach and Sundling Park Beach, only minutes away. In town, about ten minutes by car, guests may go to First Street Beach and 5th avenue beach, where there are very big, sandy beaches, as well as ice cream, snacks, showers and bathrooms. Golf and kids parks are very near as well. Two interior decks overlooking the living room. Four exterior decks, including one guest bedroom deck overlooking the lake, while the second bedroom deck overlooks the woods in front. Nice kitchen fridge/dishwasher, stove/oven/vent/disposal plus enough gear to be a gourmet for the evening or breakfast and lunch, which you can enjoy on your enormous deck out back on the lakeside, and hear the wind and the waves.Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths (one just for the master bedroom), and all amenities, including washer/dryer and dishwasher. we have a vintage, mid-century modern fireplace inside with plenty of firewood, and forests everywhere. We have central air, high speed internet, wifi, smart tv, Sonos Wifi Music System, land line phone service, fire pit outside with plenty of chairs and firewood, gas grill always with an extra tank, swing-set, beach toys, floaties outdoor dining, and child stuff like toys, books, games and cards. we also have five bikes (three for kids, two for adults) a smaller sized, multi-speed tandem, and two electric kid scooters that work. we also have a Level 2 EV charger, in case you need.one of the tech features of the house is the sonos sound system.download the free app before you visit, connect to our wifi , start the app when you arrive, and stream pandora and spotify in the house. don’t like the location of the speaker, move it to another room. enjoy!It is a beautiful place in a pretty, private forested neighborhood, with neighbors nearby, about twelve minutes south of historic Manistee, just off highway 31.4 night minimum rentals (Early September to Late June), but mostly weekly rentals, Saturday to Saturday, in summer season. However, in some cases, we may consider shorter 3-6 night rentals (never two day) and different arrival days. Just contact us...50% of the rental week payment required to hold the reservation. For the second payment, guests pay the balance due, plus either pre-paid insurance or a refundable security deposit, cleaning fee , any state tax and vrbo service fees, based upon your rental amount. bed configuration:master bedroom: queen, sleeps twoguest bedroom 1: queen, sleeps twoguest bedroom 2: bunk bed (upper twin, sleeps one and lower twin, sleeps two)living room convertible couch: queen, sleeps twobathrooms:master bath: bath/shower/toiletupper bath: shower/toilethouse rules:if you would like to rent our place, please send us a written message along with your inquiry/reservation request. to prevent spam, we can not rent if you don’t write a message to us. in the event that your credit card is rejected, please cancel your inquiry/request as we cannot rent our special house.as this is a special property, we speak to all potential guests before we rent the Glass House.no smokingno pets of any kindno more than 6 people in the house no more than three cars parked, only in driveway no camping, tents , boats, trailers or rv's on propertyno parties, overnight visitors, reunions, weddings or receptions of any kind discount on returning guestsNearby beaches, golf, snowmobile, skiing, fishing and hiking. deer, eagles in your backyard, farmer's markets, community food festivals, farm visits, free music concerts in summer, art galleries, craft shows, bakeries, neat towns to visit everywhere. Manistee is a wonderful, unexplored part of Michigan...
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Internet
- Computer monitor
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Bicycles
- Water sports gear
- Golf
- Ski & snowboard
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Music library
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
- EV car charger
Safety
- 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
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rafting
- Horseback riding
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Hunting
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Beach view
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Outdoor space
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 30
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- We will only be able to refund the reserved amount minus any fees that are charged by vrbo/homeaway, if you cancel your reservation.: we will only be able to refund the reserved amount minus any fees that are charged by vrbo/homeaway, if you cancel your reservation.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Manistee
Located in Manistee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manistee National Golf Course and Orchard Beach State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Manistee National Golf Course 12 min drive
- Manistee Lake 16 min drive
- Douglas Park 19 min drive
- Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse 22 min drive
- Little River Casino 25 min drive
Getting around
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) 24 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's 16 min drive
- China Buffet 18 min drive
- Jailhouse Bar 16 min drive
- Bungalow Inn 16 min drive
- A&W Restaurant 18 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is unique, mid-century modern cedar house for wonderful vacations pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at unique, mid-century modern cedar house for wonderful vacations?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at unique, mid-century modern cedar house for wonderful vacations?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is unique, mid-century modern cedar house for wonderful vacations located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest. Manistee National Golf Course and Douglas Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).