Warm and relaxing 100 year old waterfront house with dock is waiting for you!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Mesick, MI

Hodenpyl Dam2 min drive
Crystal Mountain44 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area45 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)50 min drive

Annual family vacation at the dam property went wonderfully. Thank You once again for your accommodations

Linda M.

Sep 7, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom one

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Three

1 Queen Bed

bedroom two

1 Double Bed

Bedroom two

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom downstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you are looking for granite counter tops and marble tiled floor's this is not the house for you. However, if you wish your family had owned a lake house for the past 100 years, you are here. Built in 1925 for Hodenpyle reservoir dam operators to live in when in when the dam was
was manually operated, this house is a rare find and available to rent for the first time since being built in 1925. With nearly two acres on the reservoir, you have lake access for all water sports. Imagine having nearly 2 acres of yard to enjoy with your family and friends! Since you are by the Dam on the Manistee River, you can head down river behind the dam for great fishing, canoeing. and kayaking. This is one of the rarest parts of the Manistee River to Kayak/Canoe. Golf? There are many golf courses at great prices within a short drive. Pontoon boats are available for rent nearby from Pat's RV on the Hodenpyl. Kayak's can be made available upon request. Yard games are available for your use.

This is a 4 bedroom house that was shipped from Sears & Roebuck. We have tried to keep it as original as possible with all the charm and comfort you can imagine. The ground floor has a full bathroom as well as the dining room, living room and kitchen. The original porch was turned into a 3 season room that has comfortable seating to enjoy napping, chatting, or enjoying the outdoor views. The bedrooms are small due to the time this house was built. You have a fire pit and in the summertime and an outdoor pergola with ceiling fan to keep the bugs away. Say hi to Mr. Moose (rumor has it that if you smooch the moose you will come back).
No pets please. I know my pets but not yours.
Come, take a deep breath and relax with your family and friends in the family house you always wished your family had.

Property manager

Jerri Mark or Julie

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mesick

Located in Mesick, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf and Crystal Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Tippy Dam Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mesick, MI

What's nearby

Hodenpyl Dam - 2 min drive
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 35 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 44 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 45 min drive
Little River Casino - 51 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Jim's Bucksnort Saloon - 18 min drive
Crossroads Bar - 14 min drive
Mushroom Bar - 18 min drive
Brew Há - 18 min drive
Bulldog Pizza & Subs - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Warm and relaxing 100 year old waterfront house with dock is waiting for you! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Warm and relaxing 100 year old waterfront house with dock is waiting for you!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Warm and relaxing 100 year old waterfront house with dock is waiting for you!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Warm and relaxing 100 year old waterfront house with dock is waiting for you! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hodenpyl Dam. Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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Exceptional

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Kent City

7 Sept 2023

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

3rd time is a charm

Annual family vacation at the dam property went wonderfully. Thank You once again for your accommodations

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

24 Aug 2023

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

Family get together

The house was big enough for all of us and has 2 bathrooms! The yard is huge and very beautiful so the kids weren't stuck with the adults all the time, we enjoyed our stay very much and hope to do it again next year. The neighbors are also very nice and helpful

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susy W.

13 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing stay

We had a family reunion of sorts and this house and accommodations were perfect. Already thinking about when we can go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda M., Kent City

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Year 2 - Family Vacation on the water

Another great family vacation at the old farm house.. Thanks for sharing your home. ( :

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

10 Aug 2022

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

Relaxation guaranteed

We had a great time. The house was big enough to accommodate us comfortably. The bathrooms were a little small but we expected that because of the age of the home. We chose this place because of its history as I enjoy learning about history and architecture. We were close to the hiking trails and the river for kayaking. Also, we brought our boat and parked it at the dock at the home. Plenty of space. Fishing was great, catching everything from sunfish to walleye. Also, we got to meet the neighbor who was very nice and helpful. Would stay here again! Thank you to our hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jerri Mark or Julie

I am the third owner of this home since it was built in 1925. I love
this house!! This is the first time that this property has ever been rented.
This is my family's vacation home and I want to make it your special place to go and

Why they chose this property

This waterfront property actually.has a yard to enjoy. You have almost 2 acres to have fun on. This property has only one neighbor. This second home was also a dam opeator's house. You have a house, yard, water.and the Manistee National Forest to enjoy.