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Historical dog-friendly home with fenced yard, grill, Ping-Pong, fireplace, & AC

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Experience a fantastic and unforgettable family getaway at The Blacker House, an elegant Victorian home in the heart of Manistee. Discover a welcoming living room with inviting sofas and chairs, smart TV, gas fireplace for wintertime visitors. When mealtime comes channel your inner chef in the large kitchen equipped with all stainless steel appliances or unwind on two covered front porches offering great spots to rest.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 204700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historical dog-friendly home with fenced yard, grill, Ping-Pong, fireplace, & AC

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and gas grills. The holiday home has 7 bedrooms and offers a fenced private garden and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

115625

About the area

Manistee is home to this holiday home. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manistee Municipal Marina and Orchard Beach State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Manistee travel guide
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • At the Beginning of the Sunset
    Manistee Lake
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake sunset on Lake Michigan as seen from Manistee.
    First Street Beach
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ramsdell Theater
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manistee County Historical Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Manistee Riverwalk
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Little River Casino Resort
    12 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Culver’s
    6 min drive
  • Painted Lady Saloon
    19 min walk
  • Burger King
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical dog-friendly home with fenced yard, grill, Ping-Pong, fireplace, & AC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historical dog-friendly home with fenced yard, grill, Ping-Pong, fireplace, & AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historical dog-friendly home with fenced yard, grill, Ping-Pong, fireplace, & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical dog-friendly home with fenced yard, grill, Ping-Pong, fireplace, & AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historical dog-friendly home with fenced yard, grill, Ping-Pong, fireplace, & AC located?

Situated in Manistee, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Ramsdell Theater and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Manistee County Historical Museum and Manistee Municipal Marina are also within 10 minutes.

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Historical dog-friendly home with fenced yard, grill, Ping-Pong, fireplace, & AC Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Niklaus W.

Love this historic house

My family and I return every year to this beautiful historic home. The location is perfect, walking distance to downtown and multiple beaches. It's the perfect house for a large family.

6/10 Okay

Diane M.

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

Good space for all 10 of us

Great location and space, cool historic home. Cleanliness was a little bit lacking but we still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Happy Birthday

We had a surprise 60th birthday party for one of our siblings. The house had everything we needed to prepare all our meals, to sleep comfortably and restfully. The large living room gave us ample room to rest, relax and enjoy each other. Manistee offers a fun downtown with restaurants and shops. We spent hours hiking and at the beach. It was a wonderful weekend full of memory making.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi Lynn G.

Fun & Memorable Stay

We had a very fun & memorable stay at The Blacker House. Extended family enjoyed the spacious kitchen/pantry areas, dining room, living room/sitting areas, porch, and ping pong game room. How wonderful to gather and spend time together! The house is in a great location, walkable to town. All bedrooms (2 are passthroughs) are beautiful and comfortable with nice linens and towels (thought we were going to run out of towels but found extra ones in closet and both laundry & dishwasher detergent pods are provided as well as travel size soaps and shampoo/conditioner). The host is awesome in providing instructions/reminders about stay and extremely prompt in responding to any questions/concerns. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

Two Family Adventure in Manistee

Our stay at The Blacker House in Manistee was tons of fun. The house is huge and has so much beautiful woodwork throughout the home. Seeing all the history within the home was amazing. If you're looking for a pristine, modern home, this is not the house for you. But, if you're looking for ample space with history - this could be a great fit! A large grill, big kitchen, dining room, and living room (plus lots of bedrooms and a ping pong room!) make it an easy house for getting many people together. Our kids had tons of fun playing the yard, and heading to the park across the street. The downtown area of Manistee was only a few blocks away and we were able to take some great walks to enjoy the area. Overall - a great trip to Manistee!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great House for a Large Group!

Built in the 1890’s the woodwork is amazing. We enjoyed the ping pong table on the third floor but to get to one of the bedrooms you had to walk through another one. Plus, the bathroom on that floor was a half bath making it a chore to take a shower which were all on the second floor. The kitchen has all new appliances and two refrigerators. Plenty of space to dine. The group that takes care of it for the owners were very good in helping us to fix a few issues sending a guy right over. All in all a good house (wifi & 3 TVs) for a big group, but don’t expect perfection Just enjoy and have fun!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great, an information binder would be helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again! The house was very spacious for the large group that we had. The amount of cookware and dishes as well as kitchen tools was amazing and more than you'd find in most rentals. The neighborhood was lovely, and very close to everything within Manistee.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Gary V.

Big house.

Lots of space. Great kitchen supplies for cooking for large groups.
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2/10 Terrible

Do not EVER BOOK WITH VACASA

Manistee is a gorgeous place but don’t book with Vacasa to see it.
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8/10 Good

Christine F.

Beautiful spacious home

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home in Manistee. About a mile from the beach and 1/3 mile from downtown, it was a great launching point for our day. And for those of us who wanted to chill out, the peaceful porch was an option. The front room was our favorite to gather in - we had movie night watching on the large modern TV snuggled on the comfy sofa and loveseats. We had plenty of space for three families of four and one or two others who came and went. We’ll all remember our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Beautiful spacious home

We had 12 people in our group, plus a few who came and went, and always felt like we had room in this lovely historic home in Manistee. We had enough space to gather in the front room for a movie on the big TV. And then at night we had lots of bedrooms for everyone to head their separate ways to. There is a table and chairs in the fenced in yard, plus a fire pit. And there are two spacious porches as well. We enjoyed all of these outdoor spots. We liked the distance to the beach - about a mile. And downtown is about .3 mile away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kymberlea E.

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

Memorial weekend

We have a memeorial weekend family vacation every year in manistee. We never have been able to find a home big enough for all of us untill now. This home is huge and beautiful we look forward to many more stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Eduardo R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was very spacious for our family, as we had multiple groups, the kitchen was fully stocked, and the home was very nice, but check in was at 4, and we could not even check in because they did not finish cleaning until 4:50. They did a horrible job cleaning, as they didn’t even dust basic surfaces like the top of dressers or tv stand, and they hadn’t been dusted in a very long time because it was a thick dust in areas. The grass was very long in the back and front, even by the fire pit, and they didn’t have a direct person to contact, which was disappointing with Vrbo, as usually you can contact someone fairly easily. The house would be 4-5 stars if they had a better cleaning service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Carrie B.

Gorgeous Home but needs better oversight

Interesting that all the *wonderful* reviews are from 2024 or before. {one from '25 is obviously for the wrong place.} LOVED the location, neighborhood, downtown Manistee & of course the proximity to Lake Michigan. Living area was great as were porches. Bedrooms were mostly nice - Master, very beautiful (but a spindle for the TP holder would've been welcome!) A leak in the ceiling of the double bunk room made for an interesting night during a storm... !!! Bunk beds in both rooms were squeaky, didn't feel sturdy. Architectural features were amazing but seating is wholly inadequate for meals for a large group. A *clean* folding table or two plus folding chairs would remedy this. (There were several issues with cleanliness.) While those with whom we communicated were unfailingly polite, they were also not very helpful. I MUCH prefer to rent a home where I am communicating directly with the owner. I'm thinking this may have been a recent change, hopefully only temporary. Bath towels, bedding were very adequate but 2 dish towels was unacceptable for that many people in a house. (and yes, we asked for more, were told someone would bring them but they never did. I ended up buying dishcloths to use.) Yes, we can do laundry (machines were nice & worked fine) but you can easily need 4 or 5 towels in a day! It was great having all 16 of us in one place. We would love to see some positive changes so we could rent this home again.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This property is lovely. Plenty of space.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mona F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024