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Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!

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A spacious living room with a dining area, a brown leather couch, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a granite countertop.
A two-story house with a snow-covered roof and yard, surrounded by leafless trees.
A living room with a beige carpet, a brown leather couch, a TV on a wooden stand, and a sliding glass door with white blinds.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a television, and large windows with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Germfask, MI
  • Place, Manistique Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistique Boardwalk
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!

Your serene Upper Peninsula escape is here at this cozy 3-bed, 1.5-bath home in Germfask. Sitting right on Big Manistique Lake and a short drive from Lake Michigan, this charming vacation rental hosts the perfect setting for the family or friends to seamlessly unwind. Cook meals in the modern kitchen, watch movies on the Smart TV, and bask in the outdoors with a barbecue or bonfire. Then, get out on the water, see destinations like the Pictured Rocks, and go dog sledding in the winter!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Lakefront | Pool Table | Washer & Dryer

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private deck, dock access, gas & charcoal grills, fire pit, yard, kayaks, beach chairs
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, electric fireplace, board games, books, beverage cooler, farmhouse dining table, shower/tub combo
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 1 step to enter, bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor, no A/C
PARKING: Ample driveway parking, RV/trailer parking allowed

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKES + TRAILS: Manistique Lake (on-site), South Manistique Lake (2 miles), Seney National Wildlife Refuge (9 miles), Lake Michigan (22 miles), Newberry State Forest Area (30 miles), Lake Superior (48 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures (21 miles), Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park (31 miles), Oswald’s Bear Ranch (32 miles), Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours (34 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (42 miles), Munising (52 miles), Mackinaw City (73 miles), Marquette (94 miles)
AIRPORT: Chippewa County International Airport (79 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 1 pet)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not offer A/C
- NOTE: While there are bedrooms and bathrooms on the 1st floor, there is 1 step up to the front door and stairs to access the laundry machines and pool table

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9777665
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

Germfask

Located in Germfask, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seney National Wildlife Refuge and Manistique Lake, while Luce County Historical Museum and Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Germfask, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistique Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Manistique Lake - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 43 min drive - 74.0 km
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 49 min drive - 66.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪bryants highbanks restaurant and lounge - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!?

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! on 25 May 2027 start from AU$1,122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Manistique Lake Retreat w/ Dock! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Germfask holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Manistique Lake and 1.9 mi (3 km) from South Manistique Lake. Stuart Lake and Kennedy Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cabin was nice & cozy. We won’t be going back because of the steep hill to get down to the dock. Really need to put steps & railing to go down to lake. It is okay for kids or young couples but not for older people. Disappointed there was no gas grill.Was nice to have a dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 6 had the best time staying here. We did a few day trips around the UP and other days stayed and enjoyed the property. We fished, we swam, we kayaked, we had bonfires and made s'mores, we played pool, we got to see a momma and baby dear several times roaming around the house, and more. It was perfect! And the home owner was very considerate and helpful our entire visit! We loved it and were crushed when we had to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, quiet, comfortable, and a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place to stay. We loved the home and the location!!! It was perfect for our family vacation. The lake is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very comfortable and quite. The kitchen was well equipped and had awesome veiw of the lake. Would highly recommend for a relaxing fiahing or water get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family UP Getaway

Perfect family getaway! This was centrally located to all the tourist things we wanted to do. Lake was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We had a great time staying here. Very good central location to explore the Upper Peninsula. Lake and cottage are fantastic. Host was extremely nice and helpful on what’s to offer in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Motorcycling the UP

Our stay was very pleasant and comfortable at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend this VRBO to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Warm and inviting

Very cozy and inviting lake house. Had a wonderful stay. Felt very comfortable and relaxing, the scenery and the area was beautiful. Communication was perfect. Hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful time

Our family went to stay in Curtis for a wedding. We didn’t have a lot of time to enjoy all the amenities of the cottage, but it was nice to have them for an option. The place was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Trish was easy to communicate with, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4.8/5 stars. I rate this cabin VERY highly. Amazing view: long, wide lawn sloping down to rock-lined shore, sandy shallows and dock, looking north across the main body of the lake. From deck, we watched a doe and fawn emerge from woods surrounding the property to graze on the lawn. Other times, we saw bald eagles, kingfishers, or ospreys, or heard a veery calling in the high canopy. Clean, comfortable, convenient to town, right on waterfront and only a short way from municipal boat launch. [Several places in town to rent watercraft for day or week, will launch and retrieve them for you.] Owner also left 2 kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard for our use. Good WIFI access. 3 bedrooms (3 queen beds) were great in our situation, but be forewarned if you need more than 3 sleeping spaces that there is no alternative to doubling up with someone (no suitable couch). No AC, not needed during our August stay - ceiling fans in every room; also a couple small oscillating tabletop fans provided but not used. Also, there is a pool table available downstairs to use. MINOR ISSUES: 1. Listing includes gas and charcoal grills, but no gas grill available (housekeeper advised needs to be replaced); we got charcoal and lighter fluid, and were fine. 2. Minor wear and tear: Doorwalls in LR and Master BR have vertical blind; several panels of each were missing (found later in a closet). 3. Small puddle on basement floor near H2O service; housekeeper aware, said being addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeview getaway

It's nice tucked away and very quiet place to stay. Clean and newly redone it appears. Great for a peaceful getaway or kayaking and seeing local upper peninsula sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, beautiful property, and fun lake!

We had a great relaxing stay here--the lake was beautiful, the dock was so nice. The kayaks were a huge hit (but bring life jackets!) and the house was perfect. My kids really loved the fireplace and the TV with streaming services too. Games on the table was a wonderful extra touch. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Are stay was really good. This is a great base location to check out the UP of Michigan. Had a great time and the house was nice. Only drawback was it was the hottest week of the year up there and the house doesn’t have AC. Most of the time it is not necessary in northern mi. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UP

Fall colors
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful

Clean, perfect except broken pool stick prevented use of table
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Home

We had a lovely stay on the lake. On the property we saw all kinds of wonderful wild life including hummingbirds, deer, and turkeys. The view of the lake is peaceful and the sunsets are very pretty. The night sky was gorgeous with a zillion stars. We spent a lot of time out and about but could have easily spent the whole week on the deck. One warning though the walk down to the water is very steep. It makes for a lovely view but is not fun to walk up or down for grandma.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional lake side home and hosts .

Our experience couldn't have been better. No hassle check in, beautiful clean home, super comfortable beds, modern appliances and a superb view of lake. Trees screening the borders of the property provide privacy, The wrap-around deck provide lots of room for lake watching and having an on site laundry is a great convenience. We did laundry while we played pool. The village of Curtis is picturesque and friendly,the locally owned stores provide most essentials and a Dollar General is a mile and a half away. It would be hard to find a better U.P. getaway or more accommodating hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfy, Cozy and Welcoming

Let me just begin by saying the photos do not do this rental justice. It’s so much cuter in person and just perfect. Everything was clean. There is a relaxed/inviting feel to the decor that makes you feel at home once you enter. There were lots of little extras since the photos were taken that didn’t go unnoticed and were appreciated. The view of the lake is priceless. The owner and host were both very friendly, welcoming, easy to deal with and took time to respond to our questions about snowmobiling and ice fishing in the area. We hope to make this an annual weekend. Highly recommend renting (just not my weekend – LOL).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with kids that love being in the water. We spent the majority of our time either in the water or sitting on the lawn by the lake. Everything you need for a fun summer vacation is either on the property or just a couple minutes away. Defiantly will be trying to go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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