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Reeds On Bar Lake

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A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a window with a curtain.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a front door, and a small front yard with a bench and potted plants.
A single-story mobile home with a patio area, a sliding door, and a small attached garage.
A living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Bar Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Reeds On Bar Lake

Our blissful bungalow, perfectly located on the sprawling 242 acre Bar Lake, has an open and bright floor plan and offers two bedrooms, a naturally lit living room, a fully stocked kitchen, and a wonderful waterfront view. Eat, shower, play, and rest from the comfort of this quaint residence before exploring Manistee’s national parks, campgrounds, rivers, beaches, historic attractions, and downtown district.
35 mins from Crystal Mtn, 45 mins from Caberfae, 1 hr from Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 453 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3462293vb
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

About the area

Manistee

Manistee is home to this holiday home. Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Bar Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 41 min drive - 58.1 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 45 min drive - 61.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Reeds On Bar Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Reeds On Bar Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reeds On Bar Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reeds On Bar Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reeds On Bar Lake located?

This family-friendly Manistee holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bar Lake and Lake Michigan. Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary and Orchard Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was absolutely perfect for our weekend. The cabin was a great size for two adults, one child, and a senior dog. Many fish were caught off the dock! The lake was quiet and peaceful. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place convenient but secluded and quiet. Definitely checking it out during my next trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Thanks Matthew, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and we appreciate the kind words! You are always welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean, tidy property. Was exactly what was expected after seeing pictures on-line. Kitchen had everything we needed to make some of our meals and we enjoyed the waterfowl coming and going on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Thank you Jim! We appreciate your kind words and are glad you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of Bar Lake was beautiful. Very fun to stay here in the winter time and focus on crafts and puzzles and making good food. A bonus for stargazers is there's very little light pollution in the night sky.
View of Bar Lake through the French doors
Deck and backyard facing lake
View of Bar Lake from backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage in a Great Location!

The cottage was clean and very welcoming. Beautiful lake view in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you Chris! We appreciate your 5 stay review and are glad you enjoyed the cottage and location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House is comfortable but small for more that 3-4 people. Back yard however was a beautiful view and private.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing get away

The cottage was perfect for our family of 4 & our dog. The cottage was cute, cozy & had everything we needed. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2024
Thanks so much Katie! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, quaint, clean, comfortable cottage on a peaceful little lake. The host's are super. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Very peaceful, quiet. Beautiful view of lake from backyard/large deck. Comfy beds. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation

The place had everything we needed for our stay. Great place to unwind. Very quiet area. You are close to the beach and downtown. Bar Lake is a great inland lake for fishing. Owner was always available with any questions or needs. Will plan to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, great birding, beautiful beach nearby on Lake MI

We had a lovely stay at Reeds on Bar Lake. The area around Manistee has lots to offer. The town is charming and there are great places to visit within a couple of hours. There's an incredible beach, almost empty, about 15 minutes away. Great swimming and dog friendly. We heard Sandhill cranes and coyotes singing at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic views

Cute little house on the water. The outside of the property is a true gem! Had a blast hanging out on the deck and dock while my dog explored everything on the property. If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is the place to stay. No rowdy neighbors, just calm and quiet. The host gave some wonderful recommendations for the area and had great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
Thank you so much Jaclyn! We would be so happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

A very peaceful place in a quiet neighborhood. Every thing about our stay was perfect. Nice shower, comfy beds. Great price! Will definitely stay again sometime.. brought my 🐶 and there was no extra fee which was what attracted me to this place in particular. Great communication with the host! No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet on an idyllic lake

We really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and idyllic setting. The lake on your back yard is very pretty. The house is small yet comfortable. The only room that was quite cramped was the bathroom. The bedrooms and kitchen were well stocked. The bed in the main bedroom was definitely comfortable. The patio had ample seating options and supplies for various outdoor activities. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

This listing lays out precisely what to expect and shows accurate rental pictures. The kitchen is stocked well enough to cook full meals for those who want to avoid eating out for every meal. The beds are comfortable and easily sleep the 5 people it advertised they could sleep. The hosts are very responsive to any questions and check in with you after your check-in to make sure everything is going smoothly. There is also a beach access area so close that it is easy to spend time on Lake Michigan. I would definitely stay at this cottage again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Emma! We can't express how grateful we are that you were our first VRBO renters. We really appreciate the your rental and your great communication and are so glad you enjoyed your trip. Thanks again and have a great day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our family of 4. Our kids are 4 and 7 and absolutely loved fishing! The boys went out in the canoe and had a blast. You can't beat this location and view. Everything was perfect and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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